Golden Gate Comic Con, Chapter 2: Pages 15-16
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PANEL 1-2: A two-part set of panels that focuses on the same setting and layout as the last panel of the previous page. As he continues walking, in Panel 1, Adam's focus is pulled by a deep "BOOM!" emanating from off-panel right. He stops walking by the time we reach Panel 2; his eyes glancing up skyward as the "BOOM!" from Panel 1 turns into a steadier "BRUUUMMM!" as it rises to the upper right corner of the panel view.
ADAM [thought bubble, Panel 1]: Whoa... ADAM [thought bubble, Panel 2]: Admittedly, it's not exactly as awesome as the flying car on the Jetsons. But still...
PANEL 3: Cut to a tracking shot of the source of those noises- a hovercar (though it only hovers about six feet off the ground) with a chassis design that blends elements of a Tesla Roadster and a Toyota Prius. On the side of the car, you can see the elegant Grecian-esque logo for Hermes.
ADAM [Cont., thought bubble]: Pretty frackin' awesome!
PANEL 4: Same setting as Panel 2, but with a wider layout that takes in the rest of his body; his eyes looking back down toward ground level in the direction of the other cars that are still available.
ADAM [thought bubble]: Now...how the hell do I flag one of these things down? Is there a sensor the driver uses to track potential customers, or an app--?
PANEL 5: Same setting/layout as the previous panel. As he thinks, suddenly, a well-to-do older man in a well-made Bespoke suit passes by, bumping him over to the side with the same force of an energy shield. You can see him talking to someone via Bluetooth spectacles he's wearing; a stream of information somewhat visible on the lenses, albeit in a reflected fashion like other spectacles.
LOBBYIST [undeterred]: She really wants to shut us out of the debate?
PANEL 6: Cut to a shot of the back of the lobbyist moments later, taken from the perspective of Mr. de Connick as he slowly gets back to his feet. The tall man is already off in the distance in a speed walk toward one of the cars located in the middle of a stream of similar looking cars (much like you'd find with a rental car place in an airport parking garage).
LOBBYIST [Cont.]: Let's see if another 5 million Eags into a primary opponent will help remind her how she got that seat and that cushy committee position. LOBBYIST [Bubble 2]: Who do I want to run against her? I don't give a damn...
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PANEL 1: We move back to a frontal shot of young Adam a few moments later, getting his balance and equilibrium back as he rises back up to his feet. There's a look of steady determination on his face over what to do next, watching the repugnant man walk away. You can see the general layout of the panel is equally shaky compared to the last panel of the previous page.
LOBBYIST [Cont., Off-Panel caption]: ...just as long as they have a pulse, and no desire to cross us. ADAM [thought bubble]: Screwing over a ride from a repugnant "human." Normally, I'm against stealing. But for this jerk- I can make a one-time exception. Now for the cover story...
PANEL 2: Action shot minutes later of the lobbyist standing in front of the car, opening the driver's side door. Just as he's about to enter the vehicle, there's a call coming from off-panel left.
ADAM [to Lobbyist, Off-Panel]: Hi, sir, umm...
PANEL 3: Cut to a shot of Mr. de Connick standing in front of the man, looking over in the man's general direction; his luggage placed a few steps behind him as he speaks, only partially visible in the bottom background of the panel view.
ADAM [Cont.]: My name's Carl. I--I work over in the Gift Shop, and I...I noticed you dropped something as you passed by the store.
PANEL 4: Back to the Lobbyist standing in front of the still opened door, which is prominently visible cutting off view of the rest of his body below his neck. He glances in the young man's direction with a great deal of skepticism and annoyance.
LOBBYIST [to Adam]: You must be mistaken, kid. I was never even in the Gift Shop.
PANEL 5: Same setting/layout as Panel 3. Adam scratches the side of his head, and paints a quizzical look on his face as he speaks. The background is similar to Panel 3, with the glow of the street lights nearby briefly flashing into view.
ADAM: Oh. I'm sorry. Maybe I was thinking of someone else who looked like you. I did notice this weird initials on the top corner of it...JB, I think it was. Could be--
PANEL 6: Back to the Lobbyist in the same setting/layout as Panel 4. Upon hearing the recited letters, his interest markedly perks up and his eyes go big with the glow of potential political chicanery to be had.
LOBBYIST [to himself]: Jan Billups- the Head at Sanchez & West? A chance to screw over a competitor....I'll make partner for this!