Strip 193 -- First Seen: 2009-06-10
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The Transcript For This Page

Panel 1
Bert and Ernie are sitting in a booth at Callahan's, having beers. Ernie is taking a sip of his as Bert reacts to what Ernie has just told him. Viewpoint is from the side, showing each of them in profile.

Bert: Somebody murdered Smyth?

Bert (2): There hasn't been a murder on Ceres in years. Was he armed?

Panel 2
Looking over Bert's shoulder at Ernie. Now Bert is sipping his beer as Ernie speaks.
Ernie: No, but it wouldn't have made any difference.

Ernie (2): Smyth was attacked from behind, without warning. It was a professional hit.

Panel 3
Side-view again, maybe from a higher angle. Now both men are speaking. Ernie has a determined look.

Bert: Poor guy. What are we going to do now?

Ernie: We're going to fulfill our contract, that's what.

Panel 4
Now we violate the 180 rule and look at the brothers though the wall, so that Ernie can be on the left. Both men are holding their glasses forward to emphasize their agreement. In the background, we see some other customers at tables, including, just visible, the Pale Man.
Ernie: We took the money, we know where to deliver the ice.

Bert: Okay, Ernie, let's not keep the Little Prince waiting.