The Boo-Ya!, Season 2- Issue 8: Part 4.2

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21.1: Capaldi joins alongside the Madam a beat later, flashing an image of the portal in question for the good captain’s analysis.

MADAM (groans) Looks like we’ve been found out. Asskicking mode–

CAPALDI

(slight correction) Actually, I think there’s a wee bit more to it. The SID code I’m spotting, it’s–

21.2: Before he finishes the rest of the correction, a sizable explosion from outside shakes the bridge along with our two protagonists.

21.3: Madam gets to her feet a few beats later, filled to the brim with rage as she barks out her next command. You can see the AI companion barely, nodding in agreement a split second before initiating the command.

MADAM As I was saying: Asskicking position, everyone! I want this votbett’n bastiche turned into a Scrapper’s feast as quick as flarking possible. You and Ness hoof it to the shuttle as soon as we get some…

21.4: As the firefight continues outside a short time later, amidst the high tension and fierceness of the overall battle, Robin chimes in from the comms with important news.

ROBIN The mystery ship’s somehow hailing us, captain.

MADAM (surprised) Seriously?! That’s a first…

ROBIN (Bubble 2) You want me to reply, or leave ‘em hanging? MADAM (Bubble 2) Hells no! Put the cocky little arsehat on.

21.5: Cut to a shot of the Vice Chancellor popping up from the cockpit of her ship, looking on confidently at the assembled crew as she lays into her bit of bravado; the action momentarily cooling down at the same time.

VICE CHANCELLOR BRUNNYA My name is Vice Chancellor Urggdai Brunnya. I’m here to punish you and your meddlesome Boo-Ya! crew for crimes against the Eye and the Tristellar Alliance. For far too long, you have made a mockery of our blessed rules and structures–

21.6: Madam cuts in with a scoff and a chuckle, rolling her eyes at the sanctimonious tone from her opponent.

MADAM (interjecting) Shite, you are just as dull and painful to hear on the HV. My compliments for making a loud fuss right now. But this isn’t gonna end with any of us in flarking chains…

21.7: Back to a close-up of the veteran politico, flashing an evil grin as she chimes back.

VICE CHANCELLOR BRUNNYA (interjecting) Who said anything about “detainment,” Madam?

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22.1: A two-part set of panels that starts out with the Vice Chancellor’s special weapon firing up moments after her threat from the end of the previous page. From the barrel of it…

22.2: …it travels to the side of the Boo-Ya!, breezing through the shields and connecting it with the full power and flames that comes from the light blue string-shaped missile.

22.3: Cut to the bridge at the same time as it suffers an equally brutal impact from the outside blast. You can see parts of the ceiling shoot out, along with the bolts of electricity from within.

22.4: The Madam, a little bruised and scarred by what happened, signals Robin and Nessa toward a separate part of the bridge; a sea of energy from the emergency ‘port coming over both of them as they listen. Capaldi steers the ship off-panel through the considerable sturm and drang.

MADAM Book it to the Jumper–now! We’ll distract the politico as long as we can and join up when we’re done.

ROBIN

Aye aye, cap’n.

NESSA (nods) Good luck, old friend-o…

MADAM (Bubble 2) Back at ya, Ness…!

22.5: Action shot of the duo in the cargo hold moments later, running over to the repaired/refueled Jumper; the setting around them still shaking and banging with the space battle taking place outside.

22.6: Cut to the shuttlecraft heading out of the rear of the Boo-Ya!, curving down to the left corner of the panel and the planet below.

NESSA (Caption) So, you didn’t tag along with the main squeeze to gun for the snitchy Private, yeah?