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Panel 1
A spectral knight stands beneath the night sky with both hands resting on the pommel of a sword planted in the ground before them.

Knight: In order to receive, a price in kind must also be given.
Knight: I have heard your desire to prove your mettle.
Knight: ’Tis well, for I bear the very trial for you.

Panel 2
The knight tosses the sword to the ground at their feet.

Knight: It must be earned however.
Knight: Best me and it shall be yours, but know that all shall be returned in kind.
Knight: Wouldst thou accept my challenge?

SFX: K-TANG CHANG

Panel 3
Vangel kneels, picking up a sword while Jason stands behind her.

Jason: Vee?
Jason: What are you doing?

Vangel: What he said. Earning my sword.
Vangel: All I have to do is beat him up, right?

Panel 4
Jason calls after Vangel as she steps toward the knight and assumes a fighting stance.

Lukas: Or don’t! This is super sus!
Lukas: This is how people die in stories!

Vangel: Relax! I got this!
Vangel: Probably...

Panel 5
Vangel and the spectral knight face one another in the street with swords drawn.

Knight: Remember, all that thou gives thou shalt also receive.