Issue 3
6 Panels
Panel 1
Aiden is walking into his apartment. Rachel is asleep on the couch. The only light is from the television.
Aiden: Rachel!! I got it! I'm in! I'm a member of Ax! Well, almost!
Rachel: It's 4 in the morning! A phone call would have been nice. You can tell me about it in the morning.
Aiden: I'm sorry, baby, but I am so excited. And I got to meet Evelyn Davis!
Rachel: Wait, hold on, let me put some coffee on and you can tell me about it.
Aiden: Did you unpack everything?
6 Panels
Panel 1
Aiden is walking into his apartment. Rachel is asleep on the couch. The only light is from the television.
Aiden: Rachel!! I got it! I'm in! I'm a member of Ax! Well, almost!
Rachel: It's 4 in the morning! A phone call would have been nice. You can tell me about it in the morning.
Aiden: I'm sorry, baby, but I am so excited. And I got to meet Evelyn Davis!
Rachel: Wait, hold on, let me put some coffee on and you can tell me about it.
Aiden: Did you unpack everything?
Rachel: No, Chris was that nervous that he…O I would hate to be Michael right now….
Panel 2
It is a panel of Michael, covering his face and torso. Chris is throwing objects at him.
Chris:…Its four in the morning! And not even a phone call…
Michael: I couldn't get through the barricade! I couldn't use the-Hey! Ouch! Stop! Kings X! Stop!
Panel 3
Annie is in her cell, she has tear streaks and her hair is a mess. She is huddled in a ball on her bed.
Panel 4
Evelyn is relaxing in a hot bubble bath. Tiff is in a robe, and is holding a stack of papers in her hand.
Tiff:…OK, so that explains why I was faxed over contracts at eleven, but where were you until now?
Panel 2
It is a panel of Michael, covering his face and torso. Chris is throwing objects at him.
Chris:…Its four in the morning! And not even a phone call…
Michael: I couldn't get through the barricade! I couldn't use the-Hey! Ouch! Stop! Kings X! Stop!
Panel 3
Annie is in her cell, she has tear streaks and her hair is a mess. She is huddled in a ball on her bed.
Panel 4
Evelyn is relaxing in a hot bubble bath. Tiff is in a robe, and is holding a stack of papers in her hand.
Tiff:…OK, so that explains why I was faxed over contracts at eleven, but where were you until now?
Evelyn: We stopped for coffee, it's so refreshing to have a drink with "regular" people, and I thank you for preparing the other rooms for Jeffery and Aurora.
Tiff: Yeah, look about that, what do you know about these people? One has a wound to the leg, and the other is still up and reading some big book on the balcony.
Eveyln: Yes, Jeffery is going to the doctor tomorrow, Aurora did some healing charms on it, but one can never be so sure, Aurora must study her spells, after casting they disappear out of her head.
Tiff:…OK, I'm going to bed, you can explain all this craziness to me in the morning.
Panel 5
Jeffery is sitting up in bed and looking at his bandaged leg.
Jeffery: …ow!
Panel 6
Aurora is flipping through her spell book. She is wearing a nightgown and is levitating Indian style, with the book in her lap.
Aurora: Now where was I, ah! Here it is….
Page 2-3
It is a splash page of the spell book.
The book should be hand written and have the following:
Healing Wounds
It is vitally important that in order to heal, the caster must know that at this phase in the learning process, it will be impossible to completely heal an injured party. On the positive side, there are no components required for this. All that is needed is full concentration and to lay hands upon the injured party. As the caster gains more experience and the magic grows, full healing is possible. And now to review: Aiden, Michael, Evelyn, Aurora, Jeffery, and Annie meet to stop a rampaging Crazy Gang in Salvation's Walsh district. They are joined by Motor Man and Mindscape and two members of the Parahuman Investigation Division, James Huber and Janet Ling. During the battle, Jeffery was shot in the leg. Annie was taken back into custody immediately following the battle, as she was technically was an inmate at Paradiso Prison. The remaining group was offered membership in the reformed Ax, however, their decision is pending Annie's release. The offer does not sit well with current members, Regal, Orchid, and Lasombra, as the latter two will be placed on the reserve list. For Additional Spell information, please see "Blah, Blah, And Blah" by Jessie Robles. Additional healing spells were designed and tested by the coven of Blotner, Floyd, and Marshall.
There should be diagrams scattered throughout that should illustrate the text.
Page 4
Panel 1
A man is sitting in an office. The nameplate on his desk shows "Rich Ryan, Mayor". There should be numerous plaques and photographs on the wall, as well as an American flag and a key to the city. At the opposite side of the office, a man is walking in.
Assistant: Mr. Mayor, there is a phone call holding on line 2 for about 10 minutes, I was wondering if I should…
Mayor Ryan: Leave it, its Keller.
Panel 2
The assistant is looking rather shocked.
Assistant: ..But, sir, Mr. Keller is a very important business man to the city and ….
Mayor Ryan: Joseph, how long have you worked for me?Assistant: About 2 years sir.
Mayor Ryan: If you would like to make it three, let him sit on hold. The old bastard probably wants me to lend my support to that little freak that broke out yesterday. I will not have another criminal out on the streets. In addition, the number of parahumans in this city has tripled in the last 3 months. One more, especially one with a prison record, could be like pouring gasoline over a fire. Parahuman crime has increased 9.8 percent over the last 6 months. That is a staggering number.
Panel 3
The assistant, Joseph, is looking uncomfortable.
Joseph: Sir doesn't the reformation of Ax…
Mayor Ryan: That means nothing! I don't care if X-Generation, or the Christ Commandos, or the Pink Triangle Trio reform, that doesn't make this city safe! They do nothing for street level crime, nothing for poverty, nothing but cause…what the hell are you doing here?
Panel 4
Harold Keller is walking in calmly. He is holding an open cell phone to one ear, and is holding an attaché briefcase in the other. He has a slight smirk.
Joseph: I think I better leave.
Harold: Yes, I think you better, Hello, Mr. Ryan; I was just waiting to speak to you. Good thing, I was on my way in when I called from the limo. Why, you look very busy. So, how are things in the city going?
Panel 4
Mayor Ryan looking rather annoyed is gesturing at a seat. Harold is hanging up his phone.
Mayor Ryan: Have a seat…
Harold: No, I prefer to stand. Look, Rich…
Mayor Ryan: It's Mayor Ryan…
Harold: Whatever you say, Rich, as I was saying, I need you to back the release of Annie LeDuex from Paradiso Prison. She has a hearing scheduled for 2:00pm this afternoon….
Panel 5
The Mayor has a sheepish grin on his face.
Mayor Ryan: No.
Harold: No?Mayor Ryan: No. You can now leave my office. I don't want to hear your pitch, your rebuttal, or anything else you have to say. Just leave, go off and play with your super heroes. Let those of us with real problems and real jobs….
Panel 6
Harold is returning with a cold grin.
Harold: Aww, did someone grow a pair since the last time we met? How cute. Now, as for Annie LeDuex, I think you will do this for me, and before you answer with a no, would you like to see what I brought.
Mayor Ryan: If you are trying to blackmail me….
Harold: That is exactly what this is, Rich. Why should I pretend otherwise? Look, I won't say a word, I'll just….
Page 5
5 Panel Layout
Panel 1
Harold is emptying the attaché case onto the Mayor's desk.
They appear to be photographs.
Harold: Now see look at those, I don't care how your spin doctors work this, but those people don't look like your wife, boyfriend, or mistress. What are you exactly, Richy? Well your eyes are closed in that one, so you might not have known the difference in gender, but gosh, five people? You're even more of a man's man that I gave you credit for. I also must applaud you, the way you do it makes it hard to even bring up pregnancy.
Panel 2
Mayor Ryan is glaring at Harold.
Mayor Ryan: These…these could have doctored….
Panel 3
Harold is holding three other photographs from the pile. The photograph he is holding has Mayor Ryan in the shower, at the gym, and with his wife in bed.
Harold: See, now I thought of that, which is why I had these taken…I hope that is you next to your wife, Richy. You know I like the shower one, you can really compare your chest and birthmarks that much easier.
Panel 4
Harold is leaving the room. The Mayor is staring at the photographs lying on the table.
Harold: Remember, two o' clock. And before you get any other ideas, just remember I have someone on my payroll who is simply Regal about these sorts of things. In addition, I have other pics of your assistant taking dictation, if you get my drift. 'Ta!
Panel 5
Mayor Ryan is pushing a button on his intercom.
Joseph: Yes, Mr. Mayor?Mayor Ryan: Contact Warden Matthews, have him schedule me in for today before Annie LeDuex's hearing. And, Joseph?Joseph: Yes sir?
Mayor Ryan: Alert the Honor Guard to accompany me, thank you.
Page 6
5 panel layout.
Panel 1
The scene is outside Salvation General Hospital.
Panel 2
Jeffery is in street clothes, shorts, sandals and a T-shirt, his leg is exposed out on a table. He is accompanied by Evelyn and Aurora.
Jeffery: Thanks again for coming with me, guys. I really appreciate it.
Aurora: Think nothing of it, Jeffery. I would like to see what the damage to your leg was, I can only heal so much with healing spells.
Evelyn: Yes, well as I did offer to pay, I would like to see the bill. And remember, as long as you are under my roof, your safety and well being are my concerns.
Jeffery: Yeah, well, thanks.
Panel 3
A young doctor is returning to the room with X-rays in hand.
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Panel 4
Dr. Lambent: Well, I don't know about Ok, the funny thing is, and I don't know too much about parahuman medicine, but it appears as if your ultrafast metabolism and body functions healed the shattered bone, but there are bone fragments throughout your foot. What is interesting is that they don't seem to be causing any damage, but to be on the safe side, I would like to do to schedule an appointment to remove them.
Panel 5
Evelyn and Aurora are looking at Jeffery.
Aurora: If you can cut him open now, I can remove the fragments.
Dr. Lambent: Funny thing is, uh, I don't think your joking so let me just explain why that wouldn't work…
Jeffery: Doctor, do you know what the recovery time would be?Dr. Lambent: Well, normally about 3-4 weeks, with your body's speed abilities, I would say about a week.
Panel 6
Evelyn and Aurora are looking at Jeffery, as is Dr. Lambent.
Jeffery: So, uh can we do it today?.. -->[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]-->.. -->[endif]-->
Page 7
6 panel set up.
It is the waiting room at the hospital. Michael is thumbing through a magazine, while Aiden is playing a portable game console. Rachel is holding 2 cups of coffee.
Rachel: Honey? I have coffee.
Aiden: Thanks, hon. So we've been here like what 2 hours already?Michael: Look, Aiden, you didn't have to come. I just came along because I feel a little responsible for what happened to Jeffery. If I had stopped Motor Man from firing…
Panel 2
Rachel is sitting down next to Aiden.
Aiden: Don't blame yourself, I would have hesitated, you said he was sorta your dad right? O, and the reason that I came along was because we're a team, and this seemed like a team thing to do.
Michael: Yeah, it does, you know I was thinking the same thing, the other reason I thought it was a good idea, that and to get away from Chris, he is still hopping mad.
Rachel: Well, I don't blame him, I mean I know what you and Aiden were doing, but he had no idea. That and I noticed that he is really against super heroics. Are you sure that you even want to tell him that you accepted the position?
Panel 3
The focus should be on Michael's face.
Michael: I…I don't know, when we met it was great that he didn't want that lifestyle, because I didn't either, but after yesterday and …hey, look whose here.
Panel 4
It is James, he walking down the corridor; he is dressed for work in a white long sleeve button up shirt, tie, slacks and his badge visible from his waist. He looks lost.
Panel 5
Michael is walking closer to him.
Michael: Hey, what are you doing here, Officer?James: Well, Janet and I needed to get checked out after yesterday, department policy and while I was here, I, uh heard from the grapevine that Jeff had been brought in to have his leg looked at. So I thought..I should check and see if he is OK.
Panel 6
Michael is smirking at James.
Michael: Is that also department policy?
James:….so how is he?
Page 8
6 panels
Panel 1
Michael is sitting down.
Michael: Well, we've been here for about an hour or so, doctor saw him, and now they are scheduling surgery. He said the leg was almost healed, but he also said something about stray bone fragments being lodged in places.
James: O, Wow, that is….really…weird. So, uhm, do you guys have jobs or do you super hero all the time or…sorry, I'm really nervous, and I'm a little curious about what you guys do in your off time.
Panel 2
Michael has his arms crossed, he is giving James a sideways glance.
Michael: Well, Detective, the first thing is that we don't discuss it when we are out of costume, I mean Rachel is right there and you don't know if she knew or not. And I am continuing studies at the University. Classes don't start for another couple of weeks, but I have an inheritance I can fall back on.
James: Sorry…
Panel 3
Michael is giving him a cold smile.
Michael: Look, I don't want to be rude or anything, but can we talk about something else? Having a conversation like that in a public place..
James: Sure, right.
Panel 4
Same as above
Panel 5
Same as panel 4
Panel 6
Rachel is standing.
Rachel: So anyone want coffee?
Page 9
It is the Ax board room. Harold is walking in. Deborah is seated along with Captain Regal, Orchid and Lasombra. The group appears to be having a very heated meeting.
Panel 1
Deborah: I have already made my decision, as team liason…
Harold: Hello, all, what appears to be the issue here? I can hear the yelling all the way from the elevator.
Deborah: Hello father, the team and I were discussing the recruits. Lasombra and Orchid were protesting their movement to the reserve team. I have already explained the benefits to them, and Regal is shouting and-
Regal: I can speak for myself. I do not approve of this new group of parahumans that are thrusting upon us in this manner, I will not allow myself-
Panel 2
Harold Keller is smiling and is pulling out a stack of contracts from a briefcase.
Harold: I understand your concerns and have prepared a very valid rebuttal. I hold in my hands the contracts that you signed when you came on to work for me. They have a clause on page 9 that state that you can be moved to the reserve team, as we see fit. I see fit to move you there so that's where you are going. Now, if you would like to review your contracts, I have them right here. If you want to do it now, I'll wait.
Panel 3
Regal is standing yelling at him.
Regal: You underhanded-
Harold: Ah-ah! Temper, temper. Remember, our little agreement, Regal? Should I tell everyone at this table what that is, what you were really offered to join my little team? No? I will lay it all out for them and you to review.
Panel 4
Regal is sitting down. Lasombra and Orchid are looking at him, with puzzled looks on his face, as is Deborah.
Regal: No.
Harold: No, what?
Regal: No, sir.
Harold: Muuuuuuuuch better, now let's get down to business, I have a hearing to attend at Paradiso Prison that I must leave for shortly. My meeting with the mayor, I think went well, now do you have status on the press conference that I want to have by the end of the week?
Panel 6
Deborah is looking at her day planner.
Deborah: Yes, we have the Kimberly, for ten am on Saturday. Now, we are having zoning issues, the equipment that we purchased from the former X-Generation bunker, cannot be housed here, apparently, as this is a business, we cannot have equipment used for the purposes of costumed adventure housed within 100 yards of a business, I find that laughable as I can walk to the bunker and make it there in less than five minutes.
Panel 7
Harold is shuffling through paper.
Harold: I will speak to my new friend, Mayor Ryan. I believe he will be very agreeable. Well, any other concerns?
Deborah: Well the costumer will be in tomorrow, and Richard wants to run tests on the new members' powers and also set them up for security clearance. Also, the Salvation Police Department wants us to have a member sit with the Parahuman Investigation officers. I was going to send Orchid, but Evelyn informed us just an hour ago that Jeffery will need a week to recover from his injury, so I think that would be a good opportunity for him to gain more exposure as a public figure.
Harold: Agreed.
Panel 8
Harold is smiling.
Harold: So anything else? No? I would like all of you to attend the hearing at two. I believe that it would be a good show if the group as a whole makes an appearance.
Page 10
Aurora, Evelyn, James, Michael, Rachel and Aiden are exiting the hospital. Jeffery is also there on crutches.
Jeffery: Thanks again guys, but it really was unnecessary to come all this way just for a check up. My surgery isn't until Friday.
Aurora: Hey, you showed concern for me before you knew me, and we don't know each other very well, but it was the least we could do.
James: Yeah, you were a really great help.
Panel 2
Michael is rolling his eyes.
Michael:( to himself)O god…
Evelyn: Remember what the doctor said, you need to rest and not run or walk on it until your surgery. After the hearing today, home and bed shall be your lot.
James: The hearing! I need to get there and meet Janet, we are speaking on Annie's behalf.
Panel 3
Michael is giving James a side glance.
Michael: Well, then I think you'd better go. We need to get going to, if we are going to be there, I still need to change.
Panel 4
Evelyn has a wicked grin on her face.
Evelyn: That does remind me…Aurora and I were talking and we have an absolutely faboulous idea!
Panel 5
It is the outside of Paradiso Prison.
Panel 6
Annie, now dressed in a prison uniform is being walked into the room by two guards. The guards have large rifles and gauntlets around their arms. Annie's hair is pulled back and she is missing her piercings. It is obvious that she is upset.
Page 11
3 panels
2 short panels, the third taking up the page.
It is a shot of the meeting room. It appears to be a large plain room with a table and chairs set up Sitting at the table are three people, an older woman, a younger black man, and a middle aged white man. Behind the council are observers. In the front row however is Mayor Ryan, Joseph, and four costumed parahumans. In the row behind them are Harold and Deborah Keller, Regal, Lasombra, and Orchid. Janet is in the fourth row, she has many empty seats next to her. She is looking at the empty row.
Panel 1
The old woman is speaking.
Warden Daniels: I am Warden Daniels and welcome to the following emergency hearing, now before we begin, there is to be no distractions, no chatting from the witnesses. The media has been barred from this hearing as those in attendance have information on the defendant. If there is any noise coming from the witnesses, this hearing shall take pause and those caught violating…
Panel 2
There is a flash of light in the middle of the room.
Panel 3
In the middle of the room are Michael, Aiden, James, Aurora, Jeffery, and Evelyn. All except James and Aurora, are dressed in black costumes, that have been trimmed in a different color for each member the trim and designs on each costume vary member to member, Michael in blue, Aiden in aqua, Jeffery in red, and Evelyn in hot pink. Evelyn however is wearing a modified version of the uniform she wore last issue. Aurora is dressed in the magical armor she wore last issue.
Evelyn: Pardon us, but the news media outside would not let us in, so we took the alternate way. We shall show ourselves to our seats.
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Panel 1
James is taking a seat next to Janet.
James: Sorry, I'm late.
Janet: Yeah, so am I.
Panel 2
Michael is helping Jeffery to his seat, Aurora is using her staff as a walking stick, Evelyn is shift phasing through people, and Aiden has switched to a monkey form. Harold is turning around and addressing them.
Harold: Excellent entrance people. I mean it.
Evelyn: Why, thank you!
Panel 3
The tribunal members look annoyed.
Warden Ryan: If we can proceed…..thank you. First we will hear from Annie LeDuex, Inmate number 870404, inmate in cell block 3b, which is the Female wing; energy powers. Annie has been an inmate of the prison for 4 years for the crime of attempted robbery for the hostage situation at the First National Bank of Salvation. Powers dampened include: electrical absorption, manipulation, and generation, and being able to sense the bioelectric feedback in others. Also, she is able to sense and gauge power fields in electronic devices and generators. Is all of this correct, Ms. LeDuex?
Annie: Yes, ma'am.
Panel 4
The young African American man is speaking.
Randall: I am Randall Thibert, and I am the city's liaison to parahuman law for the office of the mayor. I will be moderating. Ms. LeDuex, first off do you know why you were serving a sentence here?Annie: Yes, sir, I was convicted of attempted robbery.
Randall: Do you consider that to be a fair charge.
Annie: Under the circumstances, yes.
Randall: Please explain the circumstances.
Panel 5
Annie is looking directly ahead at the viewer.
Annie: Originally, it was my idea to rob the banks we did. We had no way of support and felt as though our powers made us unwanted as children. We would rob banks, stores, anything to keep ourselves fed and clothed. Unfortunately when the time came for us to actually stop stealing, we found it was hard. By that time we had a hideout, many nice things that were bought with stolen money and an addiction to that adrenaline rush. With the help of one of the children, I came to realize that it was wrong of me to steal and make a living that way. However that's why I was forced to participate.
Panel 6
Annie is looking down now.
Randall: ..And how were you forced?Annie: One of the girls in my group, Patricia Sanders is a telepath; I was "pushed" into participating. It was as if I was having a hazy dream. I could see my actions, but couldn't override her commands. Then, I remember being grabbed and dragged under the teller's counter and that's when I met Je-Velocity.
Panel 7
Randall is making notes.
Randall: And do you see this Velocity in this room.Annie: Yes, Yes I do. He came in, along with Evelyn Davis, and the three of us were able to prevent anymore loss of life that the Crazy Gang had set in motion. Then, I turned myself in. When I got here, I realized I had the luxury of time, I studied, got my GED, began a correspondence course in electrical engineering, and became a trustee. All I really ever wanted was a life. A real life, I thought that once the day came that I was released I could have one.
Page 13
6 Panels.
Panel 1
Randall: And about yesterday's breakout, why did leave?Annie: I didn't, at first. I hesitated. But the images of what I did to people when she had controlled me still give me nightmares. I wake up screaming, knowing that I tortured people. I hurt them. I didn't want someone else to go through what I did. So I followed. Getting past the guards wasn't easy, getting to the city wasn't easy, but when I got there, I joined uhm, the group that made the loud entrance.
Panel 2
Harold Keller is now speaking.
Harold: I believe that Annie still has a lot to offer society, a lot to look forward to. To take a look at the action that she took yesterday and hold that against her four years of incarceration here would be a crime. I believe that under the right kind of guidance and support system, she can achieve her potential as a hero. This is why I am proposing that she be remanded into the custody of Ax Corporations.
Panel 3
It is Mayor Ryan Speaking.
Mayor Ryan: I do not support the freeing of Annie LeDuex. According to the law, any person who attempts escape shall be subject to no minimum than half of their sentence up to a time period of double the intended sentence. Annie, said it herself, she was responsible for the Crazy Gang in the beginning. If not for her, I feel as if the tragedy at the bank and yesterday's events would never have occurred.
Panel 4
Evelyn is speaking.
Evelyn: I feel as though Annie has learned her lesson, maybe not from being in this prison, but from her own personal growth. If we as a society can forgive harlots who never wear proper under things, or bad boys who spend more up their nose than charity, why can't we give a second change to a bank robber who in trying to turn her life around?
Tiff: Yeah, look about that, what do you know about these people? One has a wound to the leg, and the other is still up and reading some big book on the balcony.
Eveyln: Yes, Jeffery is going to the doctor tomorrow, Aurora did some healing charms on it, but one can never be so sure, Aurora must study her spells, after casting they disappear out of her head.
Tiff:…OK, I'm going to bed, you can explain all this craziness to me in the morning.
Panel 5
Jeffery is sitting up in bed and looking at his bandaged leg.
Jeffery: …ow!
Panel 6
Aurora is flipping through her spell book. She is wearing a nightgown and is levitating Indian style, with the book in her lap.
Aurora: Now where was I, ah! Here it is….
Page 2-3
It is a splash page of the spell book.
The book should be hand written and have the following:
Healing Wounds
It is vitally important that in order to heal, the caster must know that at this phase in the learning process, it will be impossible to completely heal an injured party. On the positive side, there are no components required for this. All that is needed is full concentration and to lay hands upon the injured party. As the caster gains more experience and the magic grows, full healing is possible. And now to review: Aiden, Michael, Evelyn, Aurora, Jeffery, and Annie meet to stop a rampaging Crazy Gang in Salvation's Walsh district. They are joined by Motor Man and Mindscape and two members of the Parahuman Investigation Division, James Huber and Janet Ling. During the battle, Jeffery was shot in the leg. Annie was taken back into custody immediately following the battle, as she was technically was an inmate at Paradiso Prison. The remaining group was offered membership in the reformed Ax, however, their decision is pending Annie's release. The offer does not sit well with current members, Regal, Orchid, and Lasombra, as the latter two will be placed on the reserve list. For Additional Spell information, please see "Blah, Blah, And Blah" by Jessie Robles. Additional healing spells were designed and tested by the coven of Blotner, Floyd, and Marshall.
There should be diagrams scattered throughout that should illustrate the text.
Page 4
Panel 1
A man is sitting in an office. The nameplate on his desk shows "Rich Ryan, Mayor". There should be numerous plaques and photographs on the wall, as well as an American flag and a key to the city. At the opposite side of the office, a man is walking in.
Assistant: Mr. Mayor, there is a phone call holding on line 2 for about 10 minutes, I was wondering if I should…
Mayor Ryan: Leave it, its Keller.
Panel 2
The assistant is looking rather shocked.
Assistant: ..But, sir, Mr. Keller is a very important business man to the city and ….
Mayor Ryan: Joseph, how long have you worked for me?Assistant: About 2 years sir.
Mayor Ryan: If you would like to make it three, let him sit on hold. The old bastard probably wants me to lend my support to that little freak that broke out yesterday. I will not have another criminal out on the streets. In addition, the number of parahumans in this city has tripled in the last 3 months. One more, especially one with a prison record, could be like pouring gasoline over a fire. Parahuman crime has increased 9.8 percent over the last 6 months. That is a staggering number.
Panel 3
The assistant, Joseph, is looking uncomfortable.
Joseph: Sir doesn't the reformation of Ax…
Mayor Ryan: That means nothing! I don't care if X-Generation, or the Christ Commandos, or the Pink Triangle Trio reform, that doesn't make this city safe! They do nothing for street level crime, nothing for poverty, nothing but cause…what the hell are you doing here?
Panel 4
Harold Keller is walking in calmly. He is holding an open cell phone to one ear, and is holding an attaché briefcase in the other. He has a slight smirk.
Joseph: I think I better leave.
Harold: Yes, I think you better, Hello, Mr. Ryan; I was just waiting to speak to you. Good thing, I was on my way in when I called from the limo. Why, you look very busy. So, how are things in the city going?
Panel 4
Mayor Ryan looking rather annoyed is gesturing at a seat. Harold is hanging up his phone.
Mayor Ryan: Have a seat…
Harold: No, I prefer to stand. Look, Rich…
Mayor Ryan: It's Mayor Ryan…
Harold: Whatever you say, Rich, as I was saying, I need you to back the release of Annie LeDuex from Paradiso Prison. She has a hearing scheduled for 2:00pm this afternoon….
Panel 5
The Mayor has a sheepish grin on his face.
Mayor Ryan: No.
Harold: No?Mayor Ryan: No. You can now leave my office. I don't want to hear your pitch, your rebuttal, or anything else you have to say. Just leave, go off and play with your super heroes. Let those of us with real problems and real jobs….
Panel 6
Harold is returning with a cold grin.
Harold: Aww, did someone grow a pair since the last time we met? How cute. Now, as for Annie LeDuex, I think you will do this for me, and before you answer with a no, would you like to see what I brought.
Mayor Ryan: If you are trying to blackmail me….
Harold: That is exactly what this is, Rich. Why should I pretend otherwise? Look, I won't say a word, I'll just….
Page 5
5 Panel Layout
Panel 1
Harold is emptying the attaché case onto the Mayor's desk.
They appear to be photographs.
Harold: Now see look at those, I don't care how your spin doctors work this, but those people don't look like your wife, boyfriend, or mistress. What are you exactly, Richy? Well your eyes are closed in that one, so you might not have known the difference in gender, but gosh, five people? You're even more of a man's man that I gave you credit for. I also must applaud you, the way you do it makes it hard to even bring up pregnancy.
Panel 2
Mayor Ryan is glaring at Harold.
Mayor Ryan: These…these could have doctored….
Panel 3
Harold is holding three other photographs from the pile. The photograph he is holding has Mayor Ryan in the shower, at the gym, and with his wife in bed.
Harold: See, now I thought of that, which is why I had these taken…I hope that is you next to your wife, Richy. You know I like the shower one, you can really compare your chest and birthmarks that much easier.
Panel 4
Harold is leaving the room. The Mayor is staring at the photographs lying on the table.
Harold: Remember, two o' clock. And before you get any other ideas, just remember I have someone on my payroll who is simply Regal about these sorts of things. In addition, I have other pics of your assistant taking dictation, if you get my drift. 'Ta!
Panel 5
Mayor Ryan is pushing a button on his intercom.
Joseph: Yes, Mr. Mayor?Mayor Ryan: Contact Warden Matthews, have him schedule me in for today before Annie LeDuex's hearing. And, Joseph?Joseph: Yes sir?
Mayor Ryan: Alert the Honor Guard to accompany me, thank you.
Page 6
5 panel layout.
Panel 1
The scene is outside Salvation General Hospital.
Panel 2
Jeffery is in street clothes, shorts, sandals and a T-shirt, his leg is exposed out on a table. He is accompanied by Evelyn and Aurora.
Jeffery: Thanks again for coming with me, guys. I really appreciate it.
Aurora: Think nothing of it, Jeffery. I would like to see what the damage to your leg was, I can only heal so much with healing spells.
Evelyn: Yes, well as I did offer to pay, I would like to see the bill. And remember, as long as you are under my roof, your safety and well being are my concerns.
Jeffery: Yeah, well, thanks.
Panel 3
A young doctor is returning to the room with X-rays in hand.
Jeffery: Hello, Dr. Lambent. Are my X-Ray's ok?.. -->[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]-->.. -->[endif]-->
Panel 4
Dr. Lambent: Well, I don't know about Ok, the funny thing is, and I don't know too much about parahuman medicine, but it appears as if your ultrafast metabolism and body functions healed the shattered bone, but there are bone fragments throughout your foot. What is interesting is that they don't seem to be causing any damage, but to be on the safe side, I would like to do to schedule an appointment to remove them.
Panel 5
Evelyn and Aurora are looking at Jeffery.
Aurora: If you can cut him open now, I can remove the fragments.
Dr. Lambent: Funny thing is, uh, I don't think your joking so let me just explain why that wouldn't work…
Jeffery: Doctor, do you know what the recovery time would be?Dr. Lambent: Well, normally about 3-4 weeks, with your body's speed abilities, I would say about a week.
Panel 6
Evelyn and Aurora are looking at Jeffery, as is Dr. Lambent.
Jeffery: So, uh can we do it today?.. -->[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]-->.. -->[endif]-->
Page 7
6 panel set up.
It is the waiting room at the hospital. Michael is thumbing through a magazine, while Aiden is playing a portable game console. Rachel is holding 2 cups of coffee.
Rachel: Honey? I have coffee.
Aiden: Thanks, hon. So we've been here like what 2 hours already?Michael: Look, Aiden, you didn't have to come. I just came along because I feel a little responsible for what happened to Jeffery. If I had stopped Motor Man from firing…
Panel 2
Rachel is sitting down next to Aiden.
Aiden: Don't blame yourself, I would have hesitated, you said he was sorta your dad right? O, and the reason that I came along was because we're a team, and this seemed like a team thing to do.
Michael: Yeah, it does, you know I was thinking the same thing, the other reason I thought it was a good idea, that and to get away from Chris, he is still hopping mad.
Rachel: Well, I don't blame him, I mean I know what you and Aiden were doing, but he had no idea. That and I noticed that he is really against super heroics. Are you sure that you even want to tell him that you accepted the position?
Panel 3
The focus should be on Michael's face.
Michael: I…I don't know, when we met it was great that he didn't want that lifestyle, because I didn't either, but after yesterday and …hey, look whose here.
Panel 4
It is James, he walking down the corridor; he is dressed for work in a white long sleeve button up shirt, tie, slacks and his badge visible from his waist. He looks lost.
Panel 5
Michael is walking closer to him.
Michael: Hey, what are you doing here, Officer?James: Well, Janet and I needed to get checked out after yesterday, department policy and while I was here, I, uh heard from the grapevine that Jeff had been brought in to have his leg looked at. So I thought..I should check and see if he is OK.
Panel 6
Michael is smirking at James.
Michael: Is that also department policy?
James:….so how is he?
Page 8
6 panels
Panel 1
Michael is sitting down.
Michael: Well, we've been here for about an hour or so, doctor saw him, and now they are scheduling surgery. He said the leg was almost healed, but he also said something about stray bone fragments being lodged in places.
James: O, Wow, that is….really…weird. So, uhm, do you guys have jobs or do you super hero all the time or…sorry, I'm really nervous, and I'm a little curious about what you guys do in your off time.
Panel 2
Michael has his arms crossed, he is giving James a sideways glance.
Michael: Well, Detective, the first thing is that we don't discuss it when we are out of costume, I mean Rachel is right there and you don't know if she knew or not. And I am continuing studies at the University. Classes don't start for another couple of weeks, but I have an inheritance I can fall back on.
James: Sorry…
Panel 3
Michael is giving him a cold smile.
Michael: Look, I don't want to be rude or anything, but can we talk about something else? Having a conversation like that in a public place..
James: Sure, right.
Panel 4
Same as above
Panel 5
Same as panel 4
Panel 6
Rachel is standing.
Rachel: So anyone want coffee?
Page 9
It is the Ax board room. Harold is walking in. Deborah is seated along with Captain Regal, Orchid and Lasombra. The group appears to be having a very heated meeting.
Panel 1
Deborah: I have already made my decision, as team liason…
Harold: Hello, all, what appears to be the issue here? I can hear the yelling all the way from the elevator.
Deborah: Hello father, the team and I were discussing the recruits. Lasombra and Orchid were protesting their movement to the reserve team. I have already explained the benefits to them, and Regal is shouting and-
Regal: I can speak for myself. I do not approve of this new group of parahumans that are thrusting upon us in this manner, I will not allow myself-
Panel 2
Harold Keller is smiling and is pulling out a stack of contracts from a briefcase.
Harold: I understand your concerns and have prepared a very valid rebuttal. I hold in my hands the contracts that you signed when you came on to work for me. They have a clause on page 9 that state that you can be moved to the reserve team, as we see fit. I see fit to move you there so that's where you are going. Now, if you would like to review your contracts, I have them right here. If you want to do it now, I'll wait.
Panel 3
Regal is standing yelling at him.
Regal: You underhanded-
Harold: Ah-ah! Temper, temper. Remember, our little agreement, Regal? Should I tell everyone at this table what that is, what you were really offered to join my little team? No? I will lay it all out for them and you to review.
Panel 4
Regal is sitting down. Lasombra and Orchid are looking at him, with puzzled looks on his face, as is Deborah.
Regal: No.
Harold: No, what?
Regal: No, sir.
Harold: Muuuuuuuuch better, now let's get down to business, I have a hearing to attend at Paradiso Prison that I must leave for shortly. My meeting with the mayor, I think went well, now do you have status on the press conference that I want to have by the end of the week?
Panel 6
Deborah is looking at her day planner.
Deborah: Yes, we have the Kimberly, for ten am on Saturday. Now, we are having zoning issues, the equipment that we purchased from the former X-Generation bunker, cannot be housed here, apparently, as this is a business, we cannot have equipment used for the purposes of costumed adventure housed within 100 yards of a business, I find that laughable as I can walk to the bunker and make it there in less than five minutes.
Panel 7
Harold is shuffling through paper.
Harold: I will speak to my new friend, Mayor Ryan. I believe he will be very agreeable. Well, any other concerns?
Deborah: Well the costumer will be in tomorrow, and Richard wants to run tests on the new members' powers and also set them up for security clearance. Also, the Salvation Police Department wants us to have a member sit with the Parahuman Investigation officers. I was going to send Orchid, but Evelyn informed us just an hour ago that Jeffery will need a week to recover from his injury, so I think that would be a good opportunity for him to gain more exposure as a public figure.
Harold: Agreed.
Panel 8
Harold is smiling.
Harold: So anything else? No? I would like all of you to attend the hearing at two. I believe that it would be a good show if the group as a whole makes an appearance.
Page 10
Aurora, Evelyn, James, Michael, Rachel and Aiden are exiting the hospital. Jeffery is also there on crutches.
Jeffery: Thanks again guys, but it really was unnecessary to come all this way just for a check up. My surgery isn't until Friday.
Aurora: Hey, you showed concern for me before you knew me, and we don't know each other very well, but it was the least we could do.
James: Yeah, you were a really great help.
Panel 2
Michael is rolling his eyes.
Michael:( to himself)O god…
Evelyn: Remember what the doctor said, you need to rest and not run or walk on it until your surgery. After the hearing today, home and bed shall be your lot.
James: The hearing! I need to get there and meet Janet, we are speaking on Annie's behalf.
Panel 3
Michael is giving James a side glance.
Michael: Well, then I think you'd better go. We need to get going to, if we are going to be there, I still need to change.
Panel 4
Evelyn has a wicked grin on her face.
Evelyn: That does remind me…Aurora and I were talking and we have an absolutely faboulous idea!
Panel 5
It is the outside of Paradiso Prison.
Panel 6
Annie, now dressed in a prison uniform is being walked into the room by two guards. The guards have large rifles and gauntlets around their arms. Annie's hair is pulled back and she is missing her piercings. It is obvious that she is upset.
Page 11
3 panels
2 short panels, the third taking up the page.
It is a shot of the meeting room. It appears to be a large plain room with a table and chairs set up Sitting at the table are three people, an older woman, a younger black man, and a middle aged white man. Behind the council are observers. In the front row however is Mayor Ryan, Joseph, and four costumed parahumans. In the row behind them are Harold and Deborah Keller, Regal, Lasombra, and Orchid. Janet is in the fourth row, she has many empty seats next to her. She is looking at the empty row.
Panel 1
The old woman is speaking.
Warden Daniels: I am Warden Daniels and welcome to the following emergency hearing, now before we begin, there is to be no distractions, no chatting from the witnesses. The media has been barred from this hearing as those in attendance have information on the defendant. If there is any noise coming from the witnesses, this hearing shall take pause and those caught violating…
Panel 2
There is a flash of light in the middle of the room.
Panel 3
In the middle of the room are Michael, Aiden, James, Aurora, Jeffery, and Evelyn. All except James and Aurora, are dressed in black costumes, that have been trimmed in a different color for each member the trim and designs on each costume vary member to member, Michael in blue, Aiden in aqua, Jeffery in red, and Evelyn in hot pink. Evelyn however is wearing a modified version of the uniform she wore last issue. Aurora is dressed in the magical armor she wore last issue.
Evelyn: Pardon us, but the news media outside would not let us in, so we took the alternate way. We shall show ourselves to our seats.
Page 12
Panel 1
James is taking a seat next to Janet.
James: Sorry, I'm late.
Janet: Yeah, so am I.
Panel 2
Michael is helping Jeffery to his seat, Aurora is using her staff as a walking stick, Evelyn is shift phasing through people, and Aiden has switched to a monkey form. Harold is turning around and addressing them.
Harold: Excellent entrance people. I mean it.
Evelyn: Why, thank you!
Panel 3
The tribunal members look annoyed.
Warden Ryan: If we can proceed…..thank you. First we will hear from Annie LeDuex, Inmate number 870404, inmate in cell block 3b, which is the Female wing; energy powers. Annie has been an inmate of the prison for 4 years for the crime of attempted robbery for the hostage situation at the First National Bank of Salvation. Powers dampened include: electrical absorption, manipulation, and generation, and being able to sense the bioelectric feedback in others. Also, she is able to sense and gauge power fields in electronic devices and generators. Is all of this correct, Ms. LeDuex?
Annie: Yes, ma'am.
Panel 4
The young African American man is speaking.
Randall: I am Randall Thibert, and I am the city's liaison to parahuman law for the office of the mayor. I will be moderating. Ms. LeDuex, first off do you know why you were serving a sentence here?Annie: Yes, sir, I was convicted of attempted robbery.
Randall: Do you consider that to be a fair charge.
Annie: Under the circumstances, yes.
Randall: Please explain the circumstances.
Panel 5
Annie is looking directly ahead at the viewer.
Annie: Originally, it was my idea to rob the banks we did. We had no way of support and felt as though our powers made us unwanted as children. We would rob banks, stores, anything to keep ourselves fed and clothed. Unfortunately when the time came for us to actually stop stealing, we found it was hard. By that time we had a hideout, many nice things that were bought with stolen money and an addiction to that adrenaline rush. With the help of one of the children, I came to realize that it was wrong of me to steal and make a living that way. However that's why I was forced to participate.
Panel 6
Annie is looking down now.
Randall: ..And how were you forced?Annie: One of the girls in my group, Patricia Sanders is a telepath; I was "pushed" into participating. It was as if I was having a hazy dream. I could see my actions, but couldn't override her commands. Then, I remember being grabbed and dragged under the teller's counter and that's when I met Je-Velocity.
Panel 7
Randall is making notes.
Randall: And do you see this Velocity in this room.Annie: Yes, Yes I do. He came in, along with Evelyn Davis, and the three of us were able to prevent anymore loss of life that the Crazy Gang had set in motion. Then, I turned myself in. When I got here, I realized I had the luxury of time, I studied, got my GED, began a correspondence course in electrical engineering, and became a trustee. All I really ever wanted was a life. A real life, I thought that once the day came that I was released I could have one.
Page 13
6 Panels.
Panel 1
Randall: And about yesterday's breakout, why did leave?Annie: I didn't, at first. I hesitated. But the images of what I did to people when she had controlled me still give me nightmares. I wake up screaming, knowing that I tortured people. I hurt them. I didn't want someone else to go through what I did. So I followed. Getting past the guards wasn't easy, getting to the city wasn't easy, but when I got there, I joined uhm, the group that made the loud entrance.
Panel 2
Harold Keller is now speaking.
Harold: I believe that Annie still has a lot to offer society, a lot to look forward to. To take a look at the action that she took yesterday and hold that against her four years of incarceration here would be a crime. I believe that under the right kind of guidance and support system, she can achieve her potential as a hero. This is why I am proposing that she be remanded into the custody of Ax Corporations.
Panel 3
It is Mayor Ryan Speaking.
Mayor Ryan: I do not support the freeing of Annie LeDuex. According to the law, any person who attempts escape shall be subject to no minimum than half of their sentence up to a time period of double the intended sentence. Annie, said it herself, she was responsible for the Crazy Gang in the beginning. If not for her, I feel as if the tragedy at the bank and yesterday's events would never have occurred.
Panel 4
Evelyn is speaking.
Evelyn: I feel as though Annie has learned her lesson, maybe not from being in this prison, but from her own personal growth. If we as a society can forgive harlots who never wear proper under things, or bad boys who spend more up their nose than charity, why can't we give a second change to a bank robber who in trying to turn her life around?
Panel 5
Jeffery is speaking.
Jeffery: yeah, Annie is great. I mean, she led us then four years ago and again yesterday. She is really sorry; I mean you can read it all over her face. I mean look at her. I think that she should be released. Yeah….
Panel 6
Randall is speaking
Randall: The tribunal will now take a break and deliberate. We will reconvene in 30 minutes.
Page 14
Michael, Evelyn, Aurora, Jeffery, and Aiden are in a huddle talking. Regal, Lasombra, and Orchid are approaching.
Michael: Ok, so what do you guys think? Do you think she has a shot?Aurora: I don’t know, the mayor said such horrible things about her and the law…
Evelyn: Yes, well he is probably a sexually repressed gibbon monkey. It’s best to ignore that sort.
Jeffery: I don’t know if I really helped at all, I mean I couldn’t speak correctly and sounded like an eleven year old.
Michael: You did great, it’s up to them now.
Panel 2
Regal is speaking to the group.
Regal: Hello, if Annie is released you have agreed to join Ax Corporation’s Ax team. I sincerely hope for your sake that does not happen. Good Day.
Panel 3
The group is staring at one another as Regal, Orchid, and Lasombra walk off.
Michael: Can you believe that @$$hole?
Evelyn: I believe that if I wore spandex that tight, I would definitely stuff, there was almost nothing there.
Aiden: Uh, guys, doesn’t this seem a little high school to you?
Panel 4
Deborah Keller is walking towards them.
Deborah: Yes, it does. Don’t worry about Regal and the others. If I remember correctly, your group fought him to a standstill yesterday. Now before they reconvene I want you to know that all of you have a place here at Ax Corporation. No matter what happens.
Michael: I told you before, Ms. Keller, its Annie and all of us or none of us.
Deborah: I know, and I want to assure you that we are doing everything we can, but please be advised that things don’t always work out, you still have the job offer on the table.
Panel 5
James and Janet are approaching the group.
Janet: Hello, again. Jeffery, I understand it, you’ll be doing ride alongs after you fully recover.
Jeffery: I..I am?
Deborah: That’s right, I neglected to tell you, the Salvation Police Department requested a member to do ride alongs and sit with them as they work a case. It’s sort of an exchange of ideas.
Jeffery: But why me?
Panel 6
Deborah is smiling putting a hand on his shoulder.
Deborah: Your young, need time to recover from surgery, and you were requested by Janet and James.
Michael: (to himself) yeah imagine that.
Deborah: Excuse me?
Michael: Isn’t it almost time to return to the hearing room?
Page 14
It is a spash page with the tribunal members as the focus. Annie’s back is to us.
The middle aged gentleman is speaking.
Man: It is the decision of this tribunal to find that Annie LeDuex was in violation of state law by escaping from a Correction Facility.
Page 15
Panel 1
The group (Michael, Aurora, Aiden, Jeffery and Evelyn are in shock)
Panel 2
The Kellers are the focus, Regal’s face should also be shown, and he is smirking. Deborah is gasping, however Harold has a cold grin on his face.
Panel 3
Annie looks devastated.
Panel 4
Mayor Ryan is grinning broadly.
Panel 5
The Man is still reading.
Man: However, it is the decision of the this council that in light of her actions during her escape, and the statements of credible witnesses that were at the scene, Annie LeDuex will be placed on indefinite parole until a special review is held in 365 days. According to the paperwork here, she is to be living with….one Evelyn Davis?
Panel 6
The entire witness area is looking at Evelyn.
Evelyn: Yes, that is correct. What? I can take in Lady and 101 Tramps if I wish to.
Page 16
It is a splash page outside of the witness area. There are various cameras, reporters, and guardsmen.
Aiden, Aurora, Evelyn, Jeffery, and Michael are all huddled around Annie.
Annie: I-I don’t know how, I-I’m free….This feels….
Evelyn: You should enjoy this, how about we go, back to the penthouse, and you, I and the gang go on a decadent shopping spree? I will pay for everything! O, this will be back when I would pick up prostitutes on the Strip and have a ‘Pretty Woman’ afternoon.
Page 17
Mayor Ryan is pushing through the crowd, with his Honor Guard in tow.
Mayor Ryan: Consider yourself, lucky, LeDuex. If I had my way, you’d have the full weight of the law down on you.
Panel 2
Harold Keller and Deborah Keller are walking toward the group.
Harold Keller: Hello, Mayor Ryan. How are tricks? Isn’t wonderful, justice was done, and now Ax Corporations has a new Parahuman squad to assist the Salvation Police Department. Too bad the reporters are now packing up, I was going to ask about some pictures that were being shown around.
Panel 3
Evelyn is approaching, the two.
Evelyn: Boys, boys, please zip up your trousers, comparison and show time is over. Now, what is this I hear about incriminating pictures and political bribes? Not very sporting. Well, Mr. Keller, the team and I will see you tomorrow about contracts, Mr. Mayor it was nice seeing you again.
Panel 4
The Mayor is grabbing Evelyn’s arm.
Mayor Ryan: Wait! Those are pretty serious allegations. I want to know where…Evelyn: Please take your grubby hands off of me, thank you. First off, this is neither the time, nor the place. Second of all, and I mean this will all due respect and sincerity: Wouldn’t you like to know?
Page 18
Evelyn is looking at Aurora, who is smirking.
Evelyn: Shall we?
Panel 2
There is a flash of light.
Panel 3
Harold Keller and the Mayor are left staring at one another.
Panel 4
Harold: Richy.
Mayor Ryan: Get out of my face, @$$.
Harold: Funny, that’s not what it looked like what going on last night with you and …
Panel 5
Mayor Ryan is giving Harold a sideways glance.
Panel 6
Deborah is talking to Harold.
Deborah: Father, I don’t understand. We won Deborah, I’m not sure how, but we won.
Page 18
Panel 1
Tiff is rearranging a flower arrangement at the penthouse.
Panel 2
There is a flash of light.
Panel 3
The group arrives at the Penthouse, just beind Tiff. The vase with the flowers falls to the ground.
Tiff: Look, I could have sent the limo, you have got to stop doing that!
Panel 4
Evelyn is walking towards her, but is facing the group.
Evelyn: Go on, make yourselves comfortable, and Annie we will soon have you in couture that would feed one of those dreadful third world nations.
Panel 5
Evelyn is whispering to Tiff.
Evelyn: Everything went perfectly, Tiff.
Tiff: I suspect so; I have the pictures that Mr. Keller tried to send to the media, as well as identified the mole in Ryan’s group. I have them prepared in a dossier which will be locked in your Swiss account.
Evelyn: Excellent! I do love when a plan comes together, and to think, backstabbing, bribery, improper use of office, if I am going to do this; I am going to do this right.
Page 19
Mayor Ryan is walking into his office. His assistant is close behind him.
Joseph: Sir, you still have that meeting at 4:00 with the..
Panel 2
Mayor Ryan is slamming the door in his face.
Panel 3
The office is dark and there is only Mayor Ryan in the center.
Off Panel Voice: You really hate Keller don’t you.
Panel 4
Mayor Ryan is surprised and a little scared.
Mayor Ryan: Who…who’s there?
Panel 5
The panel should reflect Mayor Ryan looking around scared.
Off Panel Voice: Don’t worry, I’m not going to hurt you, I want to help you.
Panel 6
Mayor Ryan is staring at his desk. Through the darkness and shadow all he can make out is a star pattern cape.
Voice: I can help you, I can help you rid the entire city of parahumans. All that remains to be seen is what you can do for me. Don’t worry, I’m not asking now, but think about it. I’ll be in touch.
Panel 7
The shot should be of the Mayor’s face. He is scared and looking lost.
Mayor Ryan: Hello?
Panel 8
Mayor Ryan has a slow evil grin on his face.
Issue 3 End
Jeffery is speaking.
Jeffery: yeah, Annie is great. I mean, she led us then four years ago and again yesterday. She is really sorry; I mean you can read it all over her face. I mean look at her. I think that she should be released. Yeah….
Panel 6
Randall is speaking
Randall: The tribunal will now take a break and deliberate. We will reconvene in 30 minutes.
Page 14
Michael, Evelyn, Aurora, Jeffery, and Aiden are in a huddle talking. Regal, Lasombra, and Orchid are approaching.
Michael: Ok, so what do you guys think? Do you think she has a shot?Aurora: I don’t know, the mayor said such horrible things about her and the law…
Evelyn: Yes, well he is probably a sexually repressed gibbon monkey. It’s best to ignore that sort.
Jeffery: I don’t know if I really helped at all, I mean I couldn’t speak correctly and sounded like an eleven year old.
Michael: You did great, it’s up to them now.
Panel 2
Regal is speaking to the group.
Regal: Hello, if Annie is released you have agreed to join Ax Corporation’s Ax team. I sincerely hope for your sake that does not happen. Good Day.
Panel 3
The group is staring at one another as Regal, Orchid, and Lasombra walk off.
Michael: Can you believe that @$$hole?
Evelyn: I believe that if I wore spandex that tight, I would definitely stuff, there was almost nothing there.
Aiden: Uh, guys, doesn’t this seem a little high school to you?
Panel 4
Deborah Keller is walking towards them.
Deborah: Yes, it does. Don’t worry about Regal and the others. If I remember correctly, your group fought him to a standstill yesterday. Now before they reconvene I want you to know that all of you have a place here at Ax Corporation. No matter what happens.
Michael: I told you before, Ms. Keller, its Annie and all of us or none of us.
Deborah: I know, and I want to assure you that we are doing everything we can, but please be advised that things don’t always work out, you still have the job offer on the table.
Panel 5
James and Janet are approaching the group.
Janet: Hello, again. Jeffery, I understand it, you’ll be doing ride alongs after you fully recover.
Jeffery: I..I am?
Deborah: That’s right, I neglected to tell you, the Salvation Police Department requested a member to do ride alongs and sit with them as they work a case. It’s sort of an exchange of ideas.
Jeffery: But why me?
Panel 6
Deborah is smiling putting a hand on his shoulder.
Deborah: Your young, need time to recover from surgery, and you were requested by Janet and James.
Michael: (to himself) yeah imagine that.
Deborah: Excuse me?
Michael: Isn’t it almost time to return to the hearing room?
Page 14
It is a spash page with the tribunal members as the focus. Annie’s back is to us.
The middle aged gentleman is speaking.
Man: It is the decision of this tribunal to find that Annie LeDuex was in violation of state law by escaping from a Correction Facility.
Page 15
Panel 1
The group (Michael, Aurora, Aiden, Jeffery and Evelyn are in shock)
Panel 2
The Kellers are the focus, Regal’s face should also be shown, and he is smirking. Deborah is gasping, however Harold has a cold grin on his face.
Panel 3
Annie looks devastated.
Panel 4
Mayor Ryan is grinning broadly.
Panel 5
The Man is still reading.
Man: However, it is the decision of the this council that in light of her actions during her escape, and the statements of credible witnesses that were at the scene, Annie LeDuex will be placed on indefinite parole until a special review is held in 365 days. According to the paperwork here, she is to be living with….one Evelyn Davis?
Panel 6
The entire witness area is looking at Evelyn.
Evelyn: Yes, that is correct. What? I can take in Lady and 101 Tramps if I wish to.
Page 16
It is a splash page outside of the witness area. There are various cameras, reporters, and guardsmen.
Aiden, Aurora, Evelyn, Jeffery, and Michael are all huddled around Annie.
Annie: I-I don’t know how, I-I’m free….This feels….
Evelyn: You should enjoy this, how about we go, back to the penthouse, and you, I and the gang go on a decadent shopping spree? I will pay for everything! O, this will be back when I would pick up prostitutes on the Strip and have a ‘Pretty Woman’ afternoon.
Page 17
Mayor Ryan is pushing through the crowd, with his Honor Guard in tow.
Mayor Ryan: Consider yourself, lucky, LeDuex. If I had my way, you’d have the full weight of the law down on you.
Panel 2
Harold Keller and Deborah Keller are walking toward the group.
Harold Keller: Hello, Mayor Ryan. How are tricks? Isn’t wonderful, justice was done, and now Ax Corporations has a new Parahuman squad to assist the Salvation Police Department. Too bad the reporters are now packing up, I was going to ask about some pictures that were being shown around.
Panel 3
Evelyn is approaching, the two.
Evelyn: Boys, boys, please zip up your trousers, comparison and show time is over. Now, what is this I hear about incriminating pictures and political bribes? Not very sporting. Well, Mr. Keller, the team and I will see you tomorrow about contracts, Mr. Mayor it was nice seeing you again.
Panel 4
The Mayor is grabbing Evelyn’s arm.
Mayor Ryan: Wait! Those are pretty serious allegations. I want to know where…Evelyn: Please take your grubby hands off of me, thank you. First off, this is neither the time, nor the place. Second of all, and I mean this will all due respect and sincerity: Wouldn’t you like to know?
Page 18
Evelyn is looking at Aurora, who is smirking.
Evelyn: Shall we?
Panel 2
There is a flash of light.
Panel 3
Harold Keller and the Mayor are left staring at one another.
Panel 4
Harold: Richy.
Mayor Ryan: Get out of my face, @$$.
Harold: Funny, that’s not what it looked like what going on last night with you and …
Panel 5
Mayor Ryan is giving Harold a sideways glance.
Panel 6
Deborah is talking to Harold.
Deborah: Father, I don’t understand. We won Deborah, I’m not sure how, but we won.
Page 18
Panel 1
Tiff is rearranging a flower arrangement at the penthouse.
Panel 2
There is a flash of light.
Panel 3
The group arrives at the Penthouse, just beind Tiff. The vase with the flowers falls to the ground.
Tiff: Look, I could have sent the limo, you have got to stop doing that!
Panel 4
Evelyn is walking towards her, but is facing the group.
Evelyn: Go on, make yourselves comfortable, and Annie we will soon have you in couture that would feed one of those dreadful third world nations.
Panel 5
Evelyn is whispering to Tiff.
Evelyn: Everything went perfectly, Tiff.
Tiff: I suspect so; I have the pictures that Mr. Keller tried to send to the media, as well as identified the mole in Ryan’s group. I have them prepared in a dossier which will be locked in your Swiss account.
Evelyn: Excellent! I do love when a plan comes together, and to think, backstabbing, bribery, improper use of office, if I am going to do this; I am going to do this right.
Page 19
Mayor Ryan is walking into his office. His assistant is close behind him.
Joseph: Sir, you still have that meeting at 4:00 with the..
Panel 2
Mayor Ryan is slamming the door in his face.
Panel 3
The office is dark and there is only Mayor Ryan in the center.
Off Panel Voice: You really hate Keller don’t you.
Panel 4
Mayor Ryan is surprised and a little scared.
Mayor Ryan: Who…who’s there?
Panel 5
The panel should reflect Mayor Ryan looking around scared.
Off Panel Voice: Don’t worry, I’m not going to hurt you, I want to help you.
Panel 6
Mayor Ryan is staring at his desk. Through the darkness and shadow all he can make out is a star pattern cape.
Voice: I can help you, I can help you rid the entire city of parahumans. All that remains to be seen is what you can do for me. Don’t worry, I’m not asking now, but think about it. I’ll be in touch.
Panel 7
The shot should be of the Mayor’s face. He is scared and looking lost.
Mayor Ryan: Hello?
Panel 8
Mayor Ryan has a slow evil grin on his face.
Issue 3 End
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