Old Scars, Chapter 5: Part 1.3

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Panel 1: Just as they come within striking distance of the bird, it suddenly zips away panel left with a "FATHOOM" that catches them off-guard.

T

I don't need to tell you "FATHOOM" isn't a normal bird thing, do I?

GREM

You do not!

Panel 2: A two-part set of panels that comprises a set of action shots of Grem and T chasing after the bird as it zips past the hallway at different points...

Panel 3: ...the area around slowly changing as they go on. You can see the sweat start forming on their respective foreheads at this point.

Panel 4: Cut to a shot of the nightjar disappearing behind a wall, beating our protagonists by a matter of seconds.

T

(catching their breath) Son of a...bitch!

GREM

(slight laugh, equally sweaty) Agreed...still beats chasing...after Rocs though.

T

(Bubble 2) Should I ask...what they are?

GREM

(Bubble 2) ...Later.

Panel 5: After they regain a sense of normal breathing again, Mr. Allen reaches into his bag for something; T looking over from the background panel left area.

T

What are you looking for?

GREM

A little liquid refreshment as I think.

Panel 6: He pulls out a flask a few moments later, handing it to the young person with a knowing slyness on his face.

GREM

(Cont.) A bit of Bushmills, a kind of whiskey- 1851 to be exact.

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Panel 1: T has the bottle opened and takes a whiff of its contents with a curious glint on their face.

T

Looks a little like soda pop.

GREM

(Off-Panel) Hmmm...interesting descriptor.

Panel 2: Action shot of them taking a good swig of the flask a few beats later.

Panel 3: Cut to a shot of Grem a beat later, searching for something as the taste test is going on. He chuckles and flashes a bright grin, hearing their reaction proudly.

T

(Off-Panel) WOOO!

GREM

Good whiskey tends to do that! I'm partial to the 1851 myself.

T

(Bubble 2, Off-Panel) Any reason why?

GREM

(Bubble 2) ...Just a pretty good year- the last 1/3 of it anyway.

Panel 4: Moments later, the immortal Irishman pulls out a metal lock shaped like a frisbee and containing three separate circles around toward a red button at the center.

GREM

(Cont., intrigued) This should do nicely.

Panel 5: A two-part set of panels that shows Mr. Allen from the side walking up to the area where the nightjar disappeared to, attaching a device onto the wall.

T

What is it?

GREM

A rotating skeleton key. It attaches to any solid door and magnetically unlocks the lock mechanism wherever it's attached.

T

(Bubble 2) And you think it'll work with magic doors?

GREM

(Bubble 2) ...Couldn't hurt!

T

(Bubble 3) How long does it usually take?

GREM

(Bubble 3) Few minutes. Probably longer given any magical boffins that might be...

Panel 6: In the second part, a short time later, the device falls with a "THUD!" and subsequently showing the invisible doorway to our surprised protagonists.

GREM

...Ah.

T

That a good "Ah" or a bad "Ah?"