PAGE 1 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT
INT. AIRPORT BAGGAGE CLAIM - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI WALKS TO THE BAGGAGE CLAIM WHILE TALKING ON HER PHONE.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Come on, Mom, I've traveled enough to know how this works. Did you think you needed to check on me?
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)
What's the crime of me trying to make sure my little girl is safe and sound?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Has Dad made it home yet?
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)
You know him. He's always at work. He'll be home soon though. I'll make sure to tell him that you asked about him.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI HOLDS HER STOMACH WHILE CHUCKLING AND TALKING ON THE PHONE.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
I wish that there was sunblock that would allow him to be here with me. I think it'd be funny to see him in swim trunks.
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)
Oh, that would be hilarious.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
I know, right?
Panel 3.
TO̅MI GRABS HER LARGE TRAVEL BACKPACK FROM THE BAGGAGE CAROUSEL.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
I just got my bag. I'm gonna head to the hotel.
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)
Alright, please be careful. There's a lot of sun and a lot of water.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
I will. I love you, Mom.
AMERETH: (TRANSMISSION BALLOON)
Love you too. Don't get into too much trouble.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI EXPRESSES AN AWKWARD EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Me, trouble? Wouldn't think of it. Talk later!
Panel 5.
IN THE AIRPORT PICK-UP AREA, TO̅MI FLAGS DOWN A CAB.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI TAKES A SEAT IN THE BACK OF THE CAB AND THE DRIVER LOOKS AT HER IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR.
CAB DRIVER: (<ARABIC BALLOON>) Where to miss?
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
I'm just looking to get further into town.
CAB DRIVER: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Right away.
PAGE 2 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT
EXT. INNER TOWN - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI PAYS THE CAB DRIVER AS SHE EXITS THE CAB.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Thank you.
CAB DRIVER: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
No problem. Enjoy yourself.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI TAKES A BROAD EXAMINATION OF THE TOWN ADMIRING THE ARCHITECTURE AND FAIR WEATHER.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
What a spectacular location! Let's see, where's the hotel?
Panel 3.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT HER PHONE AND SEES THAT SHE HAS LOW SERVICE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
What? How did I lose service? You have got to be kidding me. This is all mom's fault. Her worrying jinxed me. I guess I'll have to ask someone for directions.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI NOTICES A YOUNG WOMAN IN HER EARLY 2OS WALKING BY AND AS POLITELY AS SHE CAN STOPS HER.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Excuse me, miss could you tell me where I can find the Oasis Hotel? I seem to have lost service.
Panel 5.
THE YOUNG WOMAN GLARES AT TO̅MI WITH AN IRRITATED EXPRESSION.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
I am not a tour guide. Leave me be.
Panel 6.
WHILE THE YOUNG WOMAN LEAVES TO̅MI POUTS A LITTLE.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
Wow, that was rude. I suppose I'll have to ask someone else.
PAGE 3 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI SPOTS A MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN AND AS POLITELY AS SHE CAN APPROACHES HER FOR A CONVERSATION.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Excuse me, miss, could you tell me where the Oasis Hotel is?
MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Oh, yes. It's near the center of town. Just head east and you'll soon come across the blade sign.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI WAVES GOODBYE TO THE MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Thank you very much!
MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
You're welcome.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI CONTINUES DOWN THE PATHWAY WITH A JOVIAL EXPRESSION AS SHE OBSERVES THE TOWN.
Panel 4.
3/4 FRONT-FACING PANEL OF TO̅MI GLANCING DOWN AN ALLEY WITH A CURIOUS EXPRESSION AS COMMOTION HAS GATHERED HER ATTENTION.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN NO. 2: (<OFF PANEL ARABIC BALLOON>)
Hey, don't do that!
Panel 5.
OVER-THE-SHOULDER PANEL OF TO̅MI OBSERVING NOHA WHO IS BEING ACCOSTED BY A GROUP OF THUGS.
THUG NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Noha, if there's anyone who should get to sample your food, you know it has to be us.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Stop it! Do you know how much it costs to produce this food? You need to pay just like everyone else!
Panel 6.
PANEL OF NOHA REACHING OUT TOWARD THUG NO.1 WITH A DESPERATE EXPRESSION AS HE DELIGHTFULLY TAKES A BITE OUT OF A SKEWER. THUG NO. 2 LEANS AGAINST THUG NO. 1 GRINNING AND POINTING AT NOHA.
THUG NO. 2: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
We pay with our good reviews, Noha, you know that. All the locals can't wait to get a helping of your slop when we tell them about it.
PAGE 4 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
NOHA LOOKS AT THUGS NO. 1 & NO. 2 WITH A DEFENSIVE EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
How dare you. Just because you're swine doesn't mean that my food drops in quality!
Panel 2.
THUG NO. 3 GRABS A SKEWER FROM NOHA'S CART WHILE NOHA LOOKS ON WITH A WORRIED EXPRESSION.
THUG NO. 3: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
You wound us, Noha. I guess we'll just have to heal our souls with some more food.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Stop that! Someone help!
Panel 3.
THUG NO. 3 GRABS NOHA BY THE CHEEKS STOPPING HER FROM UTTERING ANOTHER WORD.
THUG NO. 3: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
You're starting to get on my nerves with your squawking, Noha. How about you just keep your mouth shut and let us eat in peace, yeah?
Panel 4.
TO̅MI FINDS A PLACE TO HIDE HER BAG.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
So much for staying out of trouble. Sorry, Mom. However, the good thing is that no one has to know it was me. It's time to get rid of some garbage.
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)
Rallsesdailr.
Panel 5.
PANEL DISPLAYING TO̅MI CLOAKING HERSELF BY BENDING THE LIGHT AROUND HER.
PAGE 5 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI SNEAKS UP ON THUG NO. 1 AS HE'S LAUGHING TRIUMPHANTLY.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI PUNCHES THUG NO. 1 IN THE FACE WHILE STILL BEING CLOAKED.
Panel 3.
THUG NO. 1 FLIES BACK THROUGH THE AIR HITTING A WALL. NOHA AND THE OTHER THUGS ALL GAWK WITH SHOCKED EXPRESSIONS.
THUG NO. 3: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Jamba?! What the hell was that?
THUG NO. 2: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
It's one of the Brine Beasts! Get ready!
Panel 4.
THUGS NO. 2 AND NO. 3 BRANDISH THEIR KNIVES WHILE EXAMINING THE AREA.
THUG NO. 2: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Hey, Louai, were the Brine Beasts ever this crafty?
LOUAI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Shut it, Qeb! Be on your guard!
Panel 5.
AS TO̅MI SNEAKS UP BEHIND LOUAI SHE STEPS ON A BOTTLECAP ALERTING LOUAI TO WHERE SHE IS.
PAGE 6 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
LOUAI PIVOTS, ATTEMPTS TO STAB TO̅MI AND TO̅MI DODGES THE ATTACK.
LOUAI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
There you are!
Panel 2.
TO̅MI KNEES LOUAI IN THE STOMACH.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI THROWS LOUAI INTO A DUMPSTER.
Panel 4.
QEB WILDLY WAVES HIS KNIFE IN THE AIR RUNNING TO WHERE HE THINKS TO̅MI IS.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI RUNS TO THE WALL BEHIND HER, TAKES THREE STEPS, AND FLIPS OFF THE WALL.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI KICKS QEB IN THE BACK SENDING HIM FLYING FORWARD INTO THE WALL AND KNOCKING HIM OUT.
PAGE 7 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
NOHA LOOKS NERVOUSLY AROUND WITH HER LADLE IN HER HAND.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
H—hello?
Panel 2.
TO̅MI REAPPEARS IN FRONT OF NOHA SURPRISING HER.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Hey, hi, hello.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Ah!!!
Panel 3.
NOHA POUTS WHILE TO̅MI DEVELOPS A STIFLED EXPRESSION
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
That was not very funny, stranger.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
I'm sorry, I just couldn't help myself.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI EXAMINES NOHA FOR ANY SIGNS OF INJURIES.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Are you alright? You're not hurt, are you?
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
No, I'm unharmed thanks to you. Who are you?
Panel 5.
TO̅MI SHAKES HANDS WITH NOHA.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
My name is To̅mi. Nice to meet you, Noha.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
You know my name?
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
I overheard it.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Well, it's nice to meet you too. Let's move on from here before someone gets the wrong idea, shall we?
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Yes, I think a change of scenery would be nice.
PAGE 8 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
IN ANOTHER LOCATION, TO̅MI STANDS BESIDE NOHA BEHIND HER CART.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
You're from the States?
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Yeah. I'm here visiting a friend. She's selling a family heirloom to a museum here and they're honoring her for it. I just came to give my support and hang out for a couple of days.
Panel 2.
NOHA LEANS IN CLOSE BESIDE TO̅MI TO WHISPER TO HER.
NOHA: (< WHISPERING ARABIC BALLOON>)
I didn't want to assume but you're a metahuman, aren't you?
TO̅MI: (< WHISPERING ARABIC BALLOON>)
Yeah, I guess you could say that.
Panel 3.
NOHA DEVELOPS A CURIOUS EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Oh, so you haven't come seeking glory in destroying the Brine Beasts.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
No. I don't even know what a Brine Beast is.
Panel 4.
NOHA LOOKS UP TOWARD THE SKY WHILE TO̅MI ATTENTIVELY LISTENS TO HER.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
They're monsters that have recently been appearing from the sea. No one knows for sure what manner of curse has been enacted on the town but they come in waves and disappear about as fast as they arrived. Many people believe that they're searching for something.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I don't intend to let those monsters hurt anyone but I didn't come here to resolve those issues.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
It is a job for the local authorities no doubt.
Panel 5.
NOHA OFFERS TO̅MI A PREMADE HAWASHI. TO̅MI GLANCES AT NOHA WITH A SLIGHTLY FLUSTERED EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
I believe I owe you a deal of gratitude for helping me in my time of need. Please try my Hawawshi on the house.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Oh, Noha, I couldn't do that. I helped you because you needed it. Please let me pay you.
Panel 6.
NOHA LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A DETERMINED EXPRESSION AND TO̅MI DEVELOPS AN EVEN MORE FLUSTERED EXPRESSION.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
That is nonsense and you offend me if you do not accept my cooking that I have offered free of charge.
PAGE 9 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
JUST THEN TO̅MI'S STOMACH GROWLS AND SHE LOOKS AT THE HAWASHI.
Panel 2.
NOHA WAVES THE SANDWICH ENTICINGLY AT TO̅MI.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI RELUCTANTLY TAKES THE HAWASHI FROM NOHA WITH A GRACIOUS EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Thank you.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
No, thank you. Please, tell me what you think.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI TAKES A BITE OF HER HAWASHI SANDWICH AND ENTHUSIASTICALLY GRINS AT NOHA. NOHA CHEERFULLY SMILES AT TO̅MI.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
That. Is. Amazing.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Thank you. I have hopes of opening my own restaurant one day. I grow all my own produce and I only buy local meats.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
If you keep cooking like this, I'd fly back every month to get one of your Hawashis.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Thank you, that means a lot.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT HER PHONE AND DEVELOPS A SHOCKED EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Sorry, to eat and run but I really have to get going.
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
It's no problem at all. I hope that you'll come back again.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Nothing in the world'll stop me from getting another one of your Hawashis!
Panel 6.
OVER THE SHOULDER PANEL FROM NOHA'S PERSPECTIVE WATCHING TO̅MI LEAVE. TO̅MI WAVES GOODBYE TO NOHA AND NOHA DOES THE SAME.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
I'll see you around, Noha!
NOHA: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
See you, To̅mi!
PAGE 10 (SEVEN PANELS)
Panel 1.
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT
INT. OASIS HOTEL - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI ARRIVES IN THE LOBBY OF THE OASIS HOTEL AND EXAMINES THE LOBBY FOR SIGNS OF HER FRIEND.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
Hopefully, I'm not too late. That little detour took longer than I expected.
JAADEN: (OFF-PANEL BALLOON)
To̅mi!
Panel 2.
JADEEN APPROACHES TO̅MI WITH A WARM SMILE AND WAVES AT TO̅MI.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Look at you, To̅mi! You look amazing.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Hey, thanks. You look good too.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI AND JAADEN HUG EACH OTHER.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
I was beginning to think that you had gotten lost.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
I had a small detour before coming over. You know me; I'm finding fun around every corner.
Panel 4.
JAADEN POINTS AT TO̅MI WITH A PLAYFULLY SASSY GESTURE. TO̅MI SHRUGS HER SHOULDERS IN A CONFIDENT GESTURE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
I still can't believe after all this time, you're still a magnet for trouble.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Believe me, I get sick of the song and dance, too. I'm just so goshdarn good at it.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI GLANCES TOWARD THE FRONT DESK OF THE HOTEL AND JAADEN PUTS A HAND ON TO̅MI'S SHOULDER.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
I guess we better get checked in.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Oh, actually, we won't be staying here.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI DEVELOPS A PUZZLED EXPRESSION AND JAADEN PUTS A HAND ON HER CHEST IN A CONFIDENT MANNER.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Oh, where are we staying then?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Not to worry. My family owns a flat here in town that we'll be staying at. It's not as fancy as a hotel but it's still pretty nice.
Panel 7.
JAADEN DEVELOPS A CHEERFUL EXPRESSION WHILE TO̅MI DEVELOPS A TROUBLED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
However, I was thinking that we could do some kitesurfing for a little while. This place has a nice sale on wetsuits and I couldn't let you spend money on the price-gouged ones at the local stores.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Oh, kitesurfing. Yeah, about that—!
PAGE 11 (SEVEN PANELS)
Panel 1.
JAADEN GLANCES AT TO̅MI WITH A RETROSPECTIVE EXPRESSION. TO̅MI AGAIN LOOKS AWAY WITH A TROUBLED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Oh, that's right. It's been a long time since you went kitesurfing. Don't worry, I can teach you the basics again and I'm sure it'll be like riding a bike.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
That's not really it either.
Panel 2.
JAADEN PATS HER HEAD SIGNALLING HER REMEMBRANCE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Oh, yeah. How did I forget about that? I'm sorry, To̅mi.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
No, don't be. I can't be out there for too long but I'll rip a few waves!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI AND JAADEN HIGH-FIVE ONE ANOTHER.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
That's my girl. Come on, let's get some suits.
Panel 4.
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT
INT. JAADEN'S FLAT - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN HAVING CHANGED INTO THEIR WETSUITS, PACK DIFFERENT ESSENTIALS IN THEIR BEACH BAGS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
So, how was the flight?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
It went by a lot quicker than I thought it would.
Panel 5.
JAADEN HOLDS OUT HER ARM TOWARD TO̅MI AND TO̅MI CHUCKLES AT JAADEN.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
I'm unsure what you would call it but are you thirsty?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
No, but thank you. That's very considerate. I tend to not drink unless I absolutely have to. Keeps the desires at bay.
Panel 6.
JAADEN APPLIES SUNSCREEN TO HER ARMS WHILE TO̅MI APPLIES SUNSCREEN TO HER LEGS.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
I honestly had forgotten that you half vampire believe it or not. It's just that you don't seem like it, you know?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Yeah, the theatric portrayals of vampires in pop culture contribute a lot to what the perception is. I've never once hissed at anyone or sparkled in the sunlight.
Panel 7.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT HERSELF IN A MIRROR. JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH AN AMUSED EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
I'm surprised they had my color.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Don't worry, To̅mi, that color looks really good on you.
PAGE 12 (EIGHT PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT JAADEN WITH AN EMBARRASSED EXPRESSION AND JAADEN BURSTS WITH LAUGHTER.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
What are you implying, Jaaden? I was just making sure that it fits!
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Careful, you might hypnotize yourself and we'll never make it to the beach.
Panel 2.
JAADEN GRABS SOME KEYS FROM A BOWL WHILE TO̅MI GRABS HER BEACH BAG.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
What's the rush? Don't we have the rest of the night?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
I'm meeting a friend of mine at a fancy restaurant later. She's treating me to dinner to celebrate this donation transaction going through.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Wow, you're in the big leagues with this donation, huh?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
It's a bigger deal than I would have ever thought. The Xesyn Sapphire has a great deal of history behind it or at least that's what everyone is telling me.
Panel 3.
JAADEN AND TO̅MI WALK DOWN THE HALLWAY LEAVING THE FLAT.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Interesting. I would love to hear more about it later if you wouldn't mind.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Absolutely, but right now, we've got a date at the beach. Let's go show those waves who's boss.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Let's do it!
Panel 4.
CUT TO: EL GOUNA, EGYPT
EXT. BEACH - AFTERNOON
TO̅MI AND JAADEN WALK FROM THE LOCAL FESTIVITIES TO A WINDBOARD RENTAL SHOP.
Panel 5.
AFTER GETTING TWO BOARDS TO̅MI AND JAADEN START INTO THE WATER.
Panel 6.
WHILE PADDLING OUT TO̅MI AND JAADEN ENCOUNTER SOME OTHER SURFERS.
MALE WINDSURFER NO. 1: (BALLOON)
Are you ladies enjoying the waves? They're especially exquisite today.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Waiting for the wind to pick up.
FEMALE WINDSURFER NO. 1: (BALLOON)
Oh, yeah, that's when the real fun starts.
Panel 7.
THERE'S A HUGE GUST OF WIND THAT EVERYONE OBSERVES.
MALE WINDSURFER NO. 1: (BALLOON)
Oh, yeah. That's what I'm talking about! Let's get it!
Panel 8.
MALE WINDSURFER NO. 1 GETS MOMENTUM ON HIS BOARD FROM THE WIND BLOWING AND PERFORMS A ONEHANDED CHACHOO.
PAGE 13 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI HAVING OBSERVED THE TRICK LOOKS AWESTRUCK. FEMALE WINDSUFER NO. 2 SHURGS WITH A MATTER-OF-FACT GESTURE.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
No way! How'd he do that and make it look so easy?
FEMALE WINDSURFER NO. 2: (BALLOON)
Killian's on a whole other level. I'm sure he'd live in the water if he could.
Panel 2.
FEMALE WINDSURFER NO. 1 GETS MOMENTUM ON HER BOARD AND PERFORMS A SPEED LOOP.
Panel 3.
FEMALE WINDSURFER NO. 2 PERFORMS A LOLLIPOP DIABLO 540.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT JAADEN WITH AN AWKWARD EXPRESSION. JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A SUPPORTIVE EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Feeling a bit inadequate out here.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Well, you don't windsurf every day. Just try some tricks that I taught you the last time you were here.
Panel 5.
JAADEN GETS SOME MOMENTUM AND PERFORMS A FLAKA.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI GRIPS THE SAIL OF HER WINDBOARD WITH A NERVOUS EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
I hardly remember anything that Jaaden taught me the last time. However, if I'm gonna be out here, I suppose I better do something.
PAGE 14 (EIGHT PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI GETS SOME MOMENTUM ON HER WINDBOARD AND PERFORMS A CHOP HOP.
Panel 2.
JAADEN AND FEMALE WINDSURFER NO. 2 CHEER FOR TO̅MI.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Alright, To̅mi!
FEMALE WINDSURFER NO. 2: (BALLOON)
Show those waves who's boss!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI AND THE REST OF THE SURFERS WATCH AS MALE WINDSURFER NO. 1 PERFORMS A MEEV.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI, JAADEN, AND THE WINDSURFERS CONTINUE ENJOYING THE WAVES.
Panel 5.
CUT TO: LATER, EL GOUNA, EGYPT
EXT. BEACHFRONT DINER - EARLY NIGHT
TO̅MI AND JAADEN SIT AT A TABLE IN A BEACHFRONT DINING AREA.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
The sunset is beautiful.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
You can't beat beachfront dining. Fresh air, a beautiful view, and above all else, they have top-notch staff.
Panel 6.
JAADEN WAVES AT A WAITER WHO WALKS BY AND HE WAVES BACK.
Panel 7.
A FEW SECONDS LATER, A YOUNG GIRL AND A MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN ARRIVE AT THE TABLE.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Hey, Yasmeen, thank you for doing this for me. It means a lot.
YASMEEN: (BALLOON)
It's my pleasure.
Panel 8.
TO̅MI AND YASMEEN SHAKE HANDS WITH ONE ANOTHER.
YASMEEN: (BALLOON)
Hello, I'm Yasmeen. You must be To̅mi. Jaaden told me tons about you. How are you enjoying El Gouna?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
It's been a blast so far. It's very nice to meet you.
PAGE 15 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
JAADEN GESTURES TO YASMEEN'S AUNT, SHAFIRA SARKIS, WITH AN INTRODUCING HAND.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
And this is her aunt, Shafira Sarkis. She's a museum curator and is the person who approached me about buying the sapphire.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI LEANS OVER TO JAADEN TO WHISPER TO HER.
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)
Do you think we should have changed first? It kind of feels like we're in a business meeting with how formally they're dressed.
JAADEN: (WHISPERING BALLOON)
Well, to be honest, I didn't know we were meeting with her either so it was a surprise for the both of us.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI SHAKES SHAFIRA SARKIS' HAND.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)
It's very nice to meet you, Ms. Sarkis.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)
Please, there's no need to be so formal here. You ladies are young, you're trying to enjoy life. I understand your disposition completely. I hope you don't mind my uninvited appearance, Jaaden.
Panel 4.
JAADEN WAVES HER HANDS SIGNALLING THAT SHE'S NOT OFFENDED.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
No, ma'am. Not at all.
Panel 5.
SHAFIRA LEANS BACK IN HER CHAIR WITH A PLEASED EXPRESSION.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)
I just wanted to give you my thanks for making such an important decision, a lot of people could learn from your example.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI LOOKS AT SHAFIRA WITH AN INQUISITIVE EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
So, Shafira, what's so special about the Xesyn Sapphire?
PAGE 16 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
FRONT-FACING PANEL OF SHAFIRA HOLDING HER GLASS OF WATER WITH A LECTURING AND EXPLANITORY GESTURE.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)
The Xesyn Sapphire has a great deal of mythology behind it. Legend has it that the Deity known as Xesyn would in times of great strife find proud warriors to harbor her sapphire in her name. The Sapphire would grant them eternal life as long as it was in their possession but Xesyn, as an agent of chaos, would make others aware of the presence of the Sapphire leading to many attempting by force or subterfuge to obtain it.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI GLANCES AT JAADEN WITH A CURIOUS EXPRESSION. JAADEN REMENICES THE INFORMATION SHE'S BEEN TOLD WITH A THOUGHTFUL EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Hey, Jaaden, how did your great-grandfather get ahold of the Sapphire in the first place?
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
From what I was always told, he snuck on a Corsair ship to free some of his fellow soldiers who had been captured, and when he left the ship he had the sapphire with him.
Panel 3.
SHAFIRA TALKS WITH HER HANDS AS SHE GIVES MORE INFORMATION.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)
I know this sounds crazy but we believe he knew more about the sapphire than he ever led on. The jewel has an iron casing; iron throughout the ages has been known for its perceived connection to physical power, aggression, growth, dependence, and protection. Said to be the most human of the metals I believe that it might have been a tactile response.
Panel 4.
JAADEN LOOKS AT SHAFIRA WITH A CONFUSED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
So, he used iron to hide the influence of the sapphire.
SHAFIRA SARKIS: (BALLOON)
That's what I think. We also have instruments now that can measure and identify what could be the cause of these possible phenomena. I'm interested in seeing what really is happening.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI'S ATTENTION, ALONG WITH THE OTHERS AT HER TABLE, SNAPS TOWARD THE BEACH AS CHAOS ERUPTS, SCREAMS OF TERROR FILL THE AIR.
PAGE 17 (SEVEN PANELS)
Panel 1.
BEACHGOERS RUN INLAND AS BRINE BEASTS BEGIN TO EMERGE FROM THE SEA.
BEACHGOER NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Brine Beasts! Brine Beasts! Someone call the police!
BEACHGOER NO. 2: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Everybody run for your lives!
BEACHGOER NO. 3: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Run! Run!
Panel 2.
MULTIPLE BEACHGOERS ARE ATTACKED AND KILLED BY THE VARIOUS BRINE BEASTS.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI OBSERVES THE PANIC AMONG THE ATTENDEES OF THE BEACHFRONT DINER AS THE BRINE BEAST PROCEED INLAND.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
Those monsters are invading too quickly. There has to be some kind of buffer so that the local authorities have time to get here.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI TURNS TO FACE JAADEN WHO HAS A PANICKY EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
There are so many of them! There have never been this many at one time!
Panel 5.
TO̅MI TAKES JAADEN ASIDE.
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)
Do you think you can get these people moving?
JAADEN: (WHISPERING BALLOON)
I mean, I guess. What're you gonna do?
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)
I can hold those things off until the police get here.
JAADEN: (WHISPERING BALLOON)
You can't fight all of them at one time!
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)
I just have to keep them busy. Trust me, I can take 'em.
Panel 6.
SMALL PANEL SHOWING JAADEN PONDERING THE SITUATION.
Panel 7.
JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A DETERMINED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (WHISPERING BALLOON)
Alright, go on. I got this!
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Sweet!
PAGE 18 (SEVEN PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI SNEAKS AWAY TO A HIDDEN PLACE AS JAADEN BEGINS TO SHOO PEOPLE AWAY FROM THE BEACHFRONT DINER.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Hey, what are you guys all standing around for? Don't you see all those monsters? If they get here and you're still here, you won't stand a chance, move it!
Panel 2.
TO̅MI FINDS A PLACE TO HIDE AND CLOAKS HERSELF.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
Alright, To̅mi, you got this! All you have to do is keep them busy!
TO̅MI: (WHISPERING BALLOON)
Rallsesdailr!
Panel 3.
A WOMAN RUNNING AND CARRYING HER DAUGHTER TRIPS AS UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 1 CHASES HER.
Panel 4.
WOMAN NO. 1 FLINCHES AND HOLDS HER DAUGHTER CLOSE AS UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 1 RAISES HIS SWORD IN THE AIR.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI FLIES OUT OF THE AIR, WHILE STILL CLOAKED, AND KICKS UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 1 IN THE CHEST SENDING HIM FLYING BACK TOWARDS THE SEA.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI REVEALS HERSELF AND OFFERS HER HAND TO THE WOMAN.
Panel 7.
TO̅MI POINTS INLAND AFTER HELPING WOMAN NO. 1 AND HER DAUGHTER TO THEIR FEET.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Hurry toward safety!
WOMAN NO. 1: (BALLOON)
Thank you!
PAGE 19 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI STANDS HER GROUND AS THE BRINE BEASTS ARE NOW FOCUSED ON HER.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Alright, flotsam feinds, you don't get any further than this!
Panel 2.
TO̅MI SLIPS THE PINSER OF CRABFOLK NO. 1 AS IT ATTEMPTS TO PUNCH HER.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI UPPERCUTS CRABFOLK NO. 1 AND IT FLIES BACK THROUGH THE AIR.
Panel 4.
UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 2 LUNGES AT TO̅MI ATTEMPTING TO STAB HER WITH HIS SHORT SWORD.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI SIDESTEPS THE ATTACK AND ELBOWS THE UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 2 IN THE FACE.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI USES UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 2 AS A SHIELD AS UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 3 ATTEMPTS TO STRIKE HER WITH HIS AXE
PAGE 20 (FIVE PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI TRIPS UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 2 SUBSEQUENTLY DISARMING UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 3.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI KICKS UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 3 IN THE LEFT LEG AT THE KNEE BREAKING IT.
Panel 3.
A TRANSITIONAL PANEL OF TO̅MI MANEUVERING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED STRIKING OR DODGING THE DIFFERENT BRINE BEASTS THAT SHE ENCOUNTERS.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI PUNCHES UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 4 IN THE CHEST AND HE SLAMS TO THE GROUND.
Panel 5.
UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 4 THROWS SOME SAND IN TO̅MI'S FACE AND SHE RECOILS IN PAIN.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
Argh! I guess I shouldn't be surprised that a pirate is fighting dirty!
PAGE 21 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI DODGES UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 4 BY LISTENING TO THE SOUND OF HIS SWORD AS HE ATTEMPTS TO SLASH HER.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
The sand stings and it almost feels like there's an infinite abundance of it but I can't let it debilitate me or else things will get a lot worse.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI PUNCHES UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 4 IN HALF.
Panel 3.
TO̅MI RUBS HER EYES TO GET THE SAND OUT AND HEARS HISSING BEHIND HER.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI IS BITTEN ON THE ARM BY CROC-CREEP NO. 1 WHICH AMBUSHES HER FROM BEHIND.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
I was too slow but fighting all these monsters was hard enough when I could see. I guess there are risks with everything.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI GRABS CROC CREEP NO. 1 BY THE FACE, SHOCKS IT, AND KILLS IT.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Lairhdlailr!
Panel 6.
TO̅MI DARTS OUT OF THE WAY AS CRABFOLK NO. 2 ATTEMPTS TO GRAB HER WITH ITS PINCER.
PAGE 22 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI TAKES A SECOND TO REST AND HER HEALING FACTOR KICKS IN.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
I'm slow after spending all that time in the water but I can still take these guys. The real question is, where are the cops? Are they just slow in every country?
Panel 2.
TO̅MI BREATHES A SIGH OF RELIEF AS LOCAL AUTHORITIES ARRIVE AND BEGIN TO FIGHT OFF THE BRINE BEASTS USING CONVENTIONAL FIREARMS.
Panel 3.
WITH THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVING THE ADVANTAGE OF RANGED ATTACKS, THE BRINE BEASTS BEGIN AN UNEXPECTED RETREAT BACK INTO THE SEA.
TO̅MI: (THINKING BALLOON)
Oh no you don't! At least one of you is going to answer for what you've done! No more mysteries!
Panel 4.
TO̅MI PICKS UP THE SPEAR OF ONE OF THE UNDEAD PIRATES.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI THROWS THE SPEAR AT UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 5. THE SPEAR STABS UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 5 THROUGH THE PELVIC BONE AND STICKS INTO THE GROUND IN FRONT OF HIM LOCKING HIM IN PLACE.
Panel 6.
TO̅MI FIST PUMPS CELEBRATING HER SUCCESS.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Yes!
PAGE 23 (SIX PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI LOOKS SURPRISED AS ONE OF THE POLICE OFFICERS GRABS HER BY THE ARM.
POLICE OFFICER NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
What are you doing here?! Who are you?
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Uh-oh!
Panel 2.
TO̅MI SNATCHES AWAY FROM POLICE OFFICER NO. 1.
TO̅MI: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Sorry, I don't have any answers for ya!
POLICE OFFICER NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Stop!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI USES HER SUPERSPEED TO FLEE FROM THE BEACH AND POLICE OFFICER NO. 1 FALLS TO THE GROUND AS HE ATTEMPTS TO CATCH HER.
Panel 4.
THE REST OF THE OFFICERS WALK OVER TO UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 5 WHICH IS STRUGGLING TO FREE ITSELF.
POLICE OFFICER NO. 2: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Whoever she was, she's done us a huge favor! We've finally got one of the bastards!
Panel 5.
DETECTIVE NO. 1 GLARES WITH A DISGUSTED EXPRESSION AT UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 5. POLICE OFFICER NO. 3 SALUTES DETECTIVE NO. 1.
DETECTIVE NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
I want this abomination contained and transferred to H.Q.
POLICE OFFICER NO. 1: (<ARABIC BALLOON>)
Yes, sir!
Panel 6.
THE POLICE OFFICERS WORK ON BINDING UNDEAD PIRATE NO. 5 FOR EASIER TRANSPORT.
PAGE 24 (EIGHT PANELS)
Panel 1.
TO̅MI REGROUPS WITH JAADEN WHO WAS WATCHING THE EVENTS FROM A PAVILION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
You're amazing you know that? Maybe a little crazy but still amazing.
Panel 2.
TO̅MI LOOKS BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WITH DISAPPOINTED EXPRESSION. JAADEN GLANCES AT TO̅MI WITH A CONCERNED AND SUPPORTIVE EXPRESSION.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Maybe not amazing enough. I didn't get any answers out of that pirate.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Not your monkey, not your circus. You were able to hold off a small monstrous army by yourself and that's amazing in my book!
Panel 3.
TO̅MI SMILES CHEERFULLY AT JAADEN AND JAADEN PATS TO̅MI ON THE SHOULDER.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
...Okay, I guess I should take a little credit.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
That's what I was saying. Come on, let's head home for the night. I feel like tomorrow is going to be a long day.
Panel 4.
TO̅MI SUDDENLY GETS THE SENSATION THAT SHE'S BEING WATCHED.
Panel 5.
TO̅MI SCANS THE AREA AND JAADEN GLANCES AT HER WITH AN AMUSED EXPRESSION.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
Is something wrong?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
Maybe, I'm just a bit rattled. I had a crazy feeling like someone was watching me.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
It's hard for the boys to control their eyes. Peeling their gaze off of you must be like waking up from a good dream.
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
I'm serious, Jaaden.
Panel 6.
JAADEN LOOKS AT TO̅MI WITH A CONCERNED EXPRESSION AND TO̅MI RELENTS HER SCAN.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
You think it's another fight incoming?
TO̅MI: (BALLOON)
I don't think so. Maybe it's just all in my head. We should head back.
Panel 7.
TO̅MI AND JAADEN CONTINUE TO JAADEN'S FLAT.
JAADEN: (BALLOON)
If someone was watching you, they probably thought twice. After all, they'd have to be crazy to pick a fight with you.
Panel 8.
THE GIRL THAT TO̅MI ASKED FOR DIRECTIONS EARLIER SUDDENLY PEEKS OUT FROM AROUND A CORNER CONTINUING TO OBSERVE TO̅MI.
UNKNOWN YOUNG WOMAN: (THINKING BALLOON)
She's going to give me trouble, I can tell.