Transcript For Strip 515

Panel 1
Three-shot Buford, Nicole and Ventura. Buford is once again reclined on her adjustable bed.
Buford: Hope we don't have too long to wait. I'm getting antsy.
Ventura: I apologize for being rough with you both earlier.
Ventura: I was ... temporarily overwhelmed.
Panel 2
Buford, Nicole and Ventura.
Buford: No scratch on me, hon. I can't imagine what you were going t'rough.
Nicole: I'm glad you came to your senses.
Nicole: Seamus ...
Panel 3
Nicole stops abruptly as Seamus calls her on their private comm channel.
Seamus (OP): Nicole! Can you hear me?
Nicole: Uh, yeah. What's the good word?
Seamus: Listen carefully, and answer me simply yes or no:
Panel 4
Nicole grimaces as Seamus asks his question:
Seamus (OP): Have you encountered Ma Bo-Nu since leaving the party?
Nicole: Er .... yes?

Panel 5
Three shot of Buford, Nicole, Ventura; Nicole winces under the momentary silence.
Nicole: ...
Buford: ?
Ventura: ?

Panel 6
Close-up on Nicole as the convo continues.
Seamus (OP): Are Buford and Ventura both with you?
Nicole: Yes, and she ...
Seamus: You must immediately find a hotel and register under the alt-identity I gave you earlier.

Panel 7
Three-shot of Buford and Ventura standing by as Nicole concludes the convo.
Nicole: Uh ... already done.
Nicole: Seamus, I need to tell you ...
Seamus: Good Girl! Sit tight until you hear from me again.

Panel 8
Same shot, Nicole looks deflated.
Buford: What did he say?
Nicole: That we're going to be staying here a while longer.
Ventura: Shall we order some wine coolers?

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