Strip 145 -- First Seen: 2009-04-03
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QV on a short break

QUANTUM VIVE is taking a break for a few weeks, as we prepare for Part 2 of the Novo Palermo story, and also for a Kickstarter campaign for Part 1, which will start in September.

In the meantime, Not-Safe.Space will continue, as a murder mystery begins and the relationship between Eithne and Diana develops in unexpected directions.

Not-Safe.Space is a NSFW strip but more than half the pages are SFW so I've set those to *not* require a Patreon membership. Readers should be able to follow the story without seeing the NSFW pages. If I've done this right.

Kickstarter successful and closed

The Kickstarter campaign for Not-Safe.Space Chapter 3 concluded successfully on April 21, and Scott extended the time allowed for late pledges until May 19.

Books have been ordered from the printer and Scott will be spending the next week or so setting up and sending the PDF files to those who asked for them.

(There are still six of you who have not responded to the survey asking for e-mail and snail-mail addresses, he'll do the best he can.)

Thanks to all for supporting this Kickstarter!

The Transcript For This Page

Panel 1
Reggie is talking to Harris through his computer/comm screen. Wide screen, leave room for dialog. If possible also show Guy (from front or back, whichever makes sense), to re-establish the scene.

Reggie: It will be difficult, but I promise you...

Reggie (2): I will take steps to insure complete cooperation from all levels of my government, with your command and UW dominion.

Reggie (3): I will don an environment suit, walk to the homestead you destroyed, board one of your shuttles and allow myself to be taken prisoner.

Panel 2
On the bridge of the Gamma Conqueror, Harris smiles derisively.

Harris: Very well, your majesty. I shall meet you personally upon your arrival on my flagship.

Panel 3
Reggie at his desk. His comm screen has gone blank, the connection ended. Reggie is leaning with his elbows on his desk, resting his forehead against his palms. In the far right of the panel we see a bit of Guy's head, faced towards Reggie.

No dialog.

Panel 4
Reggie has gotten up and is walking around his desk, headed towards the door. Guy is looking confused.

Guy: Reggie, do you have a government or don't you?


Panel 5
Reggie has stopped short of the doorway, bracing himself somewhat shakily with one arm against the doorjamb.

Reggie: Guy, I had to buy time.

Panel 6
Reggie and Guy. Reggie is looking very queasy.
Reggie: That was … a performance. I think it was the best and most important performance of my life.

Panel 7
Suddenly Reggie drops to his knees, vomiting.
SFX: Hrrrraaaalllggh!