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SPECTRUM #3

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PANEL ONE: RICHIE keeps asking questions. CASPER realizes that others can hear this conversation; he’s side-eyeing the surroundings.

RICHIE:
He seemed to think that his freedom was at risk. What’s up with that?

CASPER:
I’m sure I don’t know.

PANEL TWO: CASPER attempts to walk past RICHIE. He’s done with this conversation.

CASPER:
This conversation is over.

PANEL THREE: RICHIE puts a hand on CASPER’s chest, stopping him. His glow is now red.

SFX:
THMP

RICHIE:
This conversation is NOT over. You want a debrief so bad?

PANEL FOUR: RICHIE, glowing red in the foreground, with DEBRA, REGINA and DEWAYNE behind him, all looking resolute. They’re all glaring at CASPER.

RICHIE:
Then you’re going to tell us what’s going on. It’s time you started giving answers…Agent.

PANEL FIVE: RICHIE and the gang walk away. CASPER watches them go. An AGENT stands next to him.

AGENT:
Shall I detain them, sir? Protocol Six?

CASPER:
No, let them go. Too many witnesses.

PANEL SIX: CASPER is on his cell phone as he looks down at his shirt and tie. Richie’s handprint is actually BURNED into the material, though it hasn’t burned through.

CASPER: (under his breath)
What are you, Sorensen?