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Page 1
Two figures stand side by side: one has a golden face surrounded by rays, and the other wears a metal helmet marked with a sun and a green feathered collar. Whales, butterflies, and bubbles appear behind them. There is no dialogue.
Page 2
Text: KNEELING IN ASH The helmeted, fur-cloaked figure kneels amid rubble and ash. In a close-up, the figure says, “My sun... is setting.....” and, “Finally...” Another armored figure swings a weapon toward them; the sound effect reads “DRAAAG.” The kneeling figure is struck. On the black field: “...fades to black.”
Page 3
SFX: GLUB... GLUB... SFX: PFFSSSST... Narration: NOTHING BUT COLD DUST AND RUIN... THEN... Figure: ...COULD THIS BE...? Figure: WHAT IS... THIS LIGHT...? Figure: BUT A WARMTH... SO FAMILIAR... SFX: SPLASH! SPLASH!! SFX: KICK! KICK!