TRANSCRIPT:

Panel 1
Vangel stands animatedly in the living room, gesturing with excitement. Mom stands with arms crossed, listening carefully. Lukas stands nearby, watching quietly.
Vangel: “Twice this week I’ve been able to protect people!”
Vangel (continuing): “When you were in trouble, I just knew what I had to do!”
Vangel: “It felt right! It felt good!”
Vangel (continuing): “Like… something huge was flowing through me!”
Vangel (continuing): “That sword that appeared for a second? I think that’s me.”
Vangel (continuing): “That’s who I am! This is my purpose!”

Panel 2
Close on Mom’s face as her stern expression softens into something reflective and emotional.

Panel 3
Mom exhales and smiles faintly, eyes closing with reluctant pride.
Mom: “Sigh”
Mom (continuing): “Such a fighter…”

Panel 4
Mom pulls Vangel into a tight embrace. Vangel closes her eyes, holding her back.
Mom: “Where do you think I got it?”
Mom (continuing): “Are we going to have crazy boys breaking into our house every week?”
Vangel: “God, I hope not.”

Panel 5
Mom looks toward Lukas, who stands respectfully near the doorway.
Mom: “Lukas, right?”
Lukas: “Yes ma’am.”

Panel 6
Mom gently cups Vangel’s cheek, looking at her with protective seriousness. Lukas stands in the background.
Mom: “Would you and Mister Wallace please join us for coffee tomorrow morning?”
Mom (continuing): “If this is what’s happening… we have some things I’d like to discuss.”