Screen 1
ONE:
On a SILK HANDKERCHIEF, tied closed, in PAYNE’S PALM.
NO COPY.
TWO:
Stet, but the HANDKERCHIEF has been untied, and there’s a SMALL PATCH OF BLOOD-STAINED SOIL resting at its center.
NO COPY.
THREE:
PAYNE looking at KAYA, holding the HANDKERCHIEF. KAYA still held.
1. PAYNE: Clever witch.
Screen 2
ONE:
KAYA is suddenly released by the SMOKE, falling to her knees.
PAYNE is looking down at her, as are the GUNMEN.
1. PAYNE: You know what he requires of you now.
TWO:
PAYNE, looking down at KAYA coldly.
2. PAYNE: Show us the way to Lady Sabre…
THREE:
On KAYA, on her knees. Shaking. Terrified. Trapped.
3. PAYNE/off: …and leave her fate to us.
Things aren’t looking to hot for Kaya.
I feel Payne’s confidence (arrogance?) will be his undoing.
Will there be a break between chapters?
love the comic, found it because of the blog of warren ellis.
Warren has been very, very kind to us. Glad you gave us a try!
I to was lead here from Warren Ellis. I eagerly await the next installment. Amazing job, the story and the art compliment each other so well, such attention to detail.
Great way to end the chapter
Wow. This entire chapter was terrifying. Powerless Kaya. I think I winced more than once.
I have to admit that I am not really a comic fan and have never been able to “lose” myself in a comic like I can with a book, or even a movie.
Lady Sabre has drawn me in and I look forward to reading each installment. I don’t know that I’ve lost myself in the comic, yet, but I’m awfully close.
Thank you for providing an excellent story around excellent imagery.
Have just caught up after a forced hiatus (traveling and too much work) and this story is just incredible ! I too, was expecting the Smoke to be a typical “secret society”, and am speechless at the reveal !
Thanks Greg, Rich and Eric for what is now my favourite web comic !