Strip 645 -- First Seen: 2011-02-25
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The Transcript For This Page

Panel 1
Ed has withdrawn his hand, now has both thumbs hooked in his belt, striking a John-Waynesque pose. Chang still stands stiffly.
Ed: If these men and women want to follow your orders, well, I guess that's their right.
Ed: However, I think you're making a mistake in keeping them segregated from us.

Panel 2
Two-shot of Ed and Chang, focus is on Chang reacting in surprise to Ed's words.
Ed: Knowing us and our culture will be very useful after you … conquer us.
Chang: Conquer …!

Panel 3
Ed waves a hand dismissively, cutting Chang off.
Ed: Captain, I know why you think you are here, but trust me, you are being used.
Ed: You are not expected to complete your mission; you are expected to be cut to ribbons.

Panel 4
Medium close-up of Ed – leave room for his extra dialog.
Ed: If you initiate force here you will be throwing away the lives of the people under your command so the UW can use your deaths to justify a full-out military attack on Ceres.
Ed: The UW does not care about you. You are merely an expendable pawn.

Panel 5
Chang crosses his arms in front of his chest. Standing his ground, but clearly on the defensive.
Chang: You seem awfully confident, Mr. Turner.
Chang: Are you really sure we are going to attack you, and if we do that you will have a prayer against my people?


Panel 6
Close-up of Ed looking levelly at Chang.
Ed: Yes, Chang, I am confident.
Ed: If I were you, I would be wondering why I am so confident.

Panel 7
Two-shot of Chang and Ed.
Ed: That's why you need to know your enemy better and I'll help you do it.
Ed: By the way, I prefer just Ed. Rhonda can tell you why.

Panel 8
Two-shot of Chang and Ed. Chang is cracking a slight smile, and Ed is also smiling.
Chang: Ed it is. Of course, I prefer Captain Chang.
Chang: I'd like to hear your proposal.