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Loki:
Well, there is also the fact Marten lost half of his body, but nevermind that!
BenRG:
--- Quote from: Loki on 05 Dec 2015, 08:52 ---Well, there is also the fact Marten lost half of his body, but nevermind that!
--- End quote ---
Given that he's apparently been grabbed by the Collective... which is apparently dominated by some AI version of Clinton? Yes, physical damage is probably at a distant bottom of his list of worries. Being used, Locutus-style, to conquer the world for some obscure reason that would only make sense to Clinton is a far more pressing concern.
Zebediah:
Yeah, the fact that I just Darth Mauled my first-person narrator? No big deal. If Darth Maul can come back from being cut in half, so can Marten.
BenRG:
This comic script comes from the WCDT of 11-15/1/2016, first page's discussion. I don't know if Jeph will ever do it, so if I want to see it, I'm just going have to write it myself.
STRIP 1 (Six-panel frame)
PANEL 1 - EXT - Coffee of Doom, front
MARTEN is opening the door with CLAIRE beside him. There is a sign in the window: '1/15, PM - Closed for Private Party'
CLAIRE: "So this is your big surprise?"
MARTEN: "Well, that's part of it, yeah."
PANEL 2 - INT - Coffee of Doom
CLAIRE is taking off her coat and scarf. DORA is behind the counter; a smirking FAYE is leaning against the window and BUBBLES is standing next to her with her usual neutral body language.
FAYE: "So, Assbutt, you're throwin' parties in coffee shops now? You're becoming upper middle class!"
MARTEN: "In my dreams! Still, this isn't something to do in a bar and it's too cold to do it in the park!"
PANEL 3 (1/3 page width)
MARTEN is standing in the middle of the shop, holding the hands of a confused-looking CLAIRE
MARTEN: "Claire, these past four months have been the most incredible ride that I've ever had!"
PANEL 4 (1/3 page width)
Close up on MARTEN's face as he talks.
MARTEN: "I've never been so happy in a relationship before. I'd never imagined that just being with a woman would make me feel happy and at peace. I've never been in a situation where I'm counting down the moments to seeing her again without any dread about what comes next. I don't ever want it to end!"
PANEL 5 (1/3 page width)
MARTEN is holding out an open ring box with a diamond solitaire glistening within.
((First speech bubble at top-right of frame))
MARTEN: "Claire, I love you and I want the whole world to know that I love you. I hope that you feel the same and..."
((Second speech bubble at bottom-right of frame))
MARTEN: "I hope that you'll do me the unimaginable honour of agreeing to marry me."
PANEL 6 (full width)
CLAIRE is covering her mouth in shock as MARTEN kneels before her, offering her the ring.
CLAIRE: "Marten! I... I... I..."
B/G - The ENTIRE MAIN CAST is looking on in shock, joy or whatever expression best fits their personalities
((Yes, a cliffie, because the subject matter demands it!))
STRIP 2 (Six-panel frame)
PANEL 1
Close-up of CLAIRE's face, her expression of shock.
PANEL 2
Close up of CLAIRE, who is now smiling.
CLAIRE: "Marten, I never imagined... I never even hoped that I would one day meet a man who would accept me; treat me as beautiful; treat me as a woman. You've done all that and more! You've made me happy!"
PANEL 3 - INT - Coffee of Doom
CLAIRE is bending down slightly, cupping MARTEN's cheek with her hand. Behind several cast members can be seen, including HANNELORE, who is biting on her fist out of nervousness.
CLAIRE: "You're such a romantic goof doing things like this! I love you so much!"
PANEL 4
Tighter frame of MARTEN (still kneeling) and CLAIRE together looking into each other's eyes.
CLAIRE "Marten...? Yes, of course I'll marry you!"
PANEL 5 (Full-width)
MARTEN (now standing) and CLAIRE embracing and kissing
B/G - The ENTIRE MAIN CAST is reacting. VERONICA is dabbing her eyes with a handkerchief and leaning against JIM's shoulder; MRS A is covering her mouth, clearly crying with happiness; FAYE has something in her eye.
TAI ((Punching the Air)): "WOO! YEAH!"
HANNELORE ((Bouncing up and down)): "SQUEEE!"
STRIP 3 (Six-panel frame)
PANEL 1 - INT - Coffee of Doom
CLAIRE is standing in the b/g, surrounded by several of the other ladies, who all want to look at the ring. DORA is standing behind them with a nostalgically sad smile.
F/G - MARTEN is talking to FAYE
FAYE: "So, when's the big day?"
MARTEN: "I'm hoping spring some time."
PANEL 2
FAYE is walking away from MARTEN waving airily
FAYE: "Yeah, it's no fun gettin' married in Arctic survival gear!"
B/G - MARIGOLD and SAM walking through the door. SAM is holding a shopping bag.
MARIGOLD ((Small and faint speech bubble)): "Did I miss something?"
PANEL 3
FAYE, leaning against wall. There is a black cloud above her head spelling 'GLOOM'
BUBBLES (off-panel): "I'd ask how you're feeling but that would be admitting that I have no perception whatsoever."
PANEL 4
BUBBLES is standing next to FAYE, who is still leaning against the wall.
FAYE: "Would it help if I said 'I don't wanna talk about it'?"
BUBBLE: "Given our past interactions, it would mark you as a hypocrite, so no."
PANEL 5 (1/3 page width)
Close up on FAYE, looking up towards the reader (actually towards BUBBLES)
FAYE: "Seems like everyone's movin' on with their lives. Dora an' Tai are domestic to the point o' nausea, Mar-bear and her boy-toy are joined at the hip an' now Marty's gettin' hitched to Red!"
FAYE: "All except me. Ah'm stuck in a rut. Marty would deny it, but I'm surplus to requirements now; come spring, I ain't even gonna have somewhere to live!"
PANEL 6 (1/3 page width)
Close up on BUBBLES, looking down towards the reader (actually towards FAYE); she looks... somewhat nervous.
BUBBLES: "I certainly understand your desire to not be a third wheel in their soon-to-be-family home. Perhaps I may have solution."
BUBBLES: "As an AI, I have little use for personal space. Most of my apartment is empty beyond a single room I use for my non-work activities."
PANEL 7 (1/3 page width)
Close up on FAYE, looking up towards the reader (actually towards BUBBLES), with wide eyes and an expression of total surprise.
BUBBLES (off-panel): "Perhaps you... would like to move in with me?"
BenRG:
More fantasy strip script stuff!
Six-Panel Frame
Panel 1 - INT - Coffee of Doom
HANNELORE, now with longer hair in a high ponytail and wearing a white tee shirt with the caption "I = :- )" is putting on a pink hoodie. PENNY and COSSETTE are behind the counter; COSSETTE is working MR BURNIE with an expression of concentration
PENNY: "See you tomorrow, Hannelore!"
HANNERS: "You will, Penny!"
Panel 2 - EXT, Street
HANNELORE, hair now out of its ponytail, is standing, holding a compact mirror and putting on lipstick
Panel 3 - EXT, street café
HANNELORE is talking to a waiter, who is gesturing inside
Panel 4 - INT, café
HANNELORE is sitting at the table with a glass of water, smiling about something as she looks at the screen of her smartphone.
Panel 5
HANNELORE is looking up with a wider smile.
HANNERS: "Hello! Why are you running late?"
VOICE (from off panel): "Ah, you know how last-minute things keep on cropping up in showbiz!"
Panel 6
SVEN is sitting opposite HANNELORE. The two of them are both smiling and their hands are touching in the middle of the table.
SVEN: "Still, I understand some stuff can be worth waiting for!"
HANNERS: "Yes, it can be."
~~~
Yeah, I'm still a Svenelore shipper. :wink:
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