The Boo-Ya! #3: Pages 23-24

Page 23, 6 Panels- FASDM/Conneskiz' Coastal Villa, Moltrasio Italy Panel 1: Back to Conneskiz in his villa moments later. The setting is similar to what we saw in the second-to-last panel of the previous page. The layout changes slightly to show a little more of Mr. Tja'Brin's "bachelor pad" in the background as he speaks. A sly smile is plastered over his face, looking out at the aforementioned yacht that is currently off-panel. CONNESKIZ [Cont., boastfully to the Madam]: For me and my little "Goldmember" though, I see it as a neutral area to do business amongst friends. Unless... Panel 2: Same setting/layout as the previous panel. A second later, with his slightly more shinier comm raised up toward the edge of his chin and bottom lip, we see the creepy smile and boastful attitude that was formally on Conneskiz' take on a slight degree of threatening menace as he looks on. The light of the near afternoon sun hitting him as he speaks. CONNESKIZ [feigning surprise]: Unless you don't consider me your friend. Which would be quite silly since--we are friends...aren't we? CONNESKIZ [Cont., Bubble 2]: Given that nasty...business you have with the local police force, I just assumed...you would prefer to have as many friends as you canmuster in your corner. Panel 3-4: Back to a close-up shot of the Madam seated at the bar a minute later, taking a big swig of her lager in Panel 3 and listening to the rest of Mr. Tja'Brin's statement. A look of visible annoyance clearly on her face at that point in time. In Panel 4, we see her slam the glass down on the hardwood countertop. Her attention focused over to the right in the direction of Staehlia. CONNESKIZ [through the comm speaker, Panel 3]: Now...when can I expect to see you and your fine crew? THE MADAM [with her left hand over the comm speaker, to Staehlia; Panel 4]: How much longer till the Regen's finished? Panel 5: Cut to a shot of Staehlia at the stool next to her captain. She's looking over at the screen to her own, uniquely modified comm. Her fingers typing away on the screen as she speaks. To the right of the panel view, you can hear the sound of loud, hard footsteps coming toward them from the back of the bar. STAEHLIA [glancing via periphery to the Madam]: About 15 horuts, according to Capaldi. Panel 6: Back to the Madam in the same position relative to her body that we saw her in back in Panel 4. The entrance to FADSM can be seen in the background, swinging out as one of the customers steps out to their car. She quickly ponders the situation to herself within the span of a handful of seconds. THE MADAM [thinking to herself]: "Well, he may be a gebett'n creep. But we need the ched big time... THE MADAM [grumbling, Bubble 2]: Flarking hells, this is gonna be a sucky part of my day! CONNESKIZ [muffled through the speaker]: Hello? Page 24, 7 Panels- FASDM, Moltrasio Italy Panel 1: Same setting/layout as the last panel of the previous page. The captain lifts her hand off of the comm's speaker a couple of seconds later. Her hand already beginning to lift the comm up a little bit closer to her mouth as she speaks. In the background, as this all goes on, you can hear the sound of commotion faintly around the right side of the panel view. THE MADAM [to Conneskiz, in command]: Yeah, I'm here. We'll be at your...yacht in 4 horuts. CONNESKIZ [through the speakers, to the Madam]: Splendid, Madam! I can't wait to see you and the rest of your crew. We'll-- Panel 2-3: Same setting/layout as the previous panel. A few moments later, the noise that was faintly heard in the right side of the panel view has grown loud enough to draw the Madam's attention from the intial call. In Panel 3, we see her click the button on her comm designed to end the call. You can also see her hop off the stool and move in the direction of the commotion where her friend is at. THE MADAM [correcting, Panel 2]: Maybe closer to 5, depending on what one of my crewmembers got into. CONNESKIZ [through the speaker, to the Madam; Panel 2]: What do you mean by--? THE MADAM [Panel 2, Bubble 2]: See you then! SOUND EFFECT [from Madam's comm, Panel 3]: BEEP! THE MADAM [to Staehlia, Panel 3]: Stahl, I know you're not violent by nature. Feel free to step outside for this one 'cause...this may take awhile-- BARTENDER [interjecting Off-Panel, to the Madam; Panel 3]: Yo lady, or whoever the fuck you are... Panel 4: Cut to a shot of the bartender standing directly in front of the Madam. He's carrying a double-barreled shotgun in his hands, pointed directly at the good captain. There's a look of intimidation and anger, mixed with a touch of anxiety, at the damage that's currently going on in his establishment. BARTENDER [Cont.]: If you don't leave this bar in ten seconds, I'm calling the cops! Panel 5: Back to the Madam in the same standing position from Panel 3. She watches the scared looking human male staring back at her with a high degree of confidence in her success. Her right hand sliding down in the direction of her energy sword. You can see behind her over her shoulder Nessa's shadow in view, staring at the scene. You can also see Staehlia to the far left of the panel view, watching the scene take place. THE MADAM [looking over her right shoulder, to Nessa]: Hey Ness, ya good back there? NESSA [to the Madam, dismissively confident amongst the fighting]: All good, cap'n. Just getting in a quick workout with some handsy idiot apes- nothing I can't handle. Panel 6-7: Same setting/layout as the previous panel. A second later, the Madam turns her attention to the left toward Staehlia as she starts to walk off toward the bar's exit. Her hand moving toward the handle to her energy sword, grabbing it as she speaks. In the background, where Nessa is standing, you can see her fist clocking one of the human fighters in the jaw. In Panel 7, we see a slight close-up on the good Killeman after pulling out the sword. Its blue ringed gleam illuminating her face as she speaks. THE MADAM [to Staehlia, Panel 6]: How about you, Stahl? You think we can afford a little detour before going to Conn's yacht? STAEHLIA [nodding, to the Madam; Panel 6]: I would say so, Madam. Barring any unforeseen developments. STAEHLIA [Cont.; Panel 6, Bubble 2]: Also...it's ten seconds. THE MADAM [Panel 6, Bubble 2]: Right... THE MADAM [Cont., Panel 7]: Let's boogie, meatbag! CAPTION [Off-Panel, Panel 7]: "GOTCHA!" END OF ISSUE 3