Strip 967 -- First Seen: 2012-05-31
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Panel 1
Continuing the previous scene: Marsha versus Ramesh. Marsha has hands on hips, Ramesh looks thoughtful.
Marsha: We are firm in our resolve.
Ramesh: I see. So you are also demanding that the other water companies also remove the magnesium?
Panel 2
Marsha is 'walking' away from Ramesh's desk, her associates turning to follow her. Ramesh and his associate, Jeet Thayil, are looking at the sheet of plas-paper Marsha has left with them.
Marsha: We are contacting all the water companies. We shall await your response.
Ramesh: Uh, okay.

Panel 3
Two-shot of Ramesh and Thayil.
Ramesh: How seriously should I take this woman?
Thayil: Seriously enough. There are more than 140 of those Mascons with too much time on their hands. They could start a boycott ...

Panel 4
Ramesh slaps the paper down on his desk, having come to a decision. Thayil shrugs.
Ramesh: I don't need more headaches. We'll filter out the magnesium.
Thayil: That would add to our costs, but if our competitors follow suit, we can pass the cost along to our customers.