Strip 88 - Click on page above to goto the next page. -- First Seen: 2009-01-14
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Panel 1
Wide panel. In the center, Babbette the Elder sits down across from Guy at the table. He’s looking sullen, staring down at the coffee cup he’s holding in one hand, about to take a sip. At the far right and left sides, Emily and Babbette stalk away (as best the can in Cererean gravity), casting eye-dagger over their shoulders at one another.

B the elder: Sorry about that, Agent Caillard. Those girls know better than to snoop on people’s private business.

Guy: I suppose there is something to be said for child labor after all.

Panel 2
Two-shot of B the Elder and Guy. We’re looking at her over his shoulder as he sips his coffee. She’s smiling warmly.

B the elder: Y’gotta understand -- in a small community like ours, people tend to take more of an interest in each other’s problems.

B the elder: It has its good points – we have a social support system that’s better’n anything back on Terra.


Panel 3
Reverse angle. Over Babbette’s shoulder, Ernie Guzmán suddenly appears next to Guy, laying a friendly hand on his shoulder. Guy jerks in surprise, sending the coffee in his cup flying into the air.

Ernie: Guy! Heard your gal took off! Tough break, man!

Babbette: On the other hand …