PANEL ONE: Behind the champion, who is still bound to the rack, the high priestess faces Erlak. HIGH PRIESTESS: Very well! If your patron would attempt to deal with Xak'lar, we will grant you three hours. if there is no word by the end of that time, the sacrifice will proceed as planned. PANEL TWO: Close on Erlak. ERLAK: See? Told you I'd come through for you. Now just sit tight and everything's going to be okay. PANEL THREE: Side view of the champion and Erlak, with the cloaked figures in the background and the high priestess further back. Erlak disappears. PANEL FOUR: Same angle as the previous panel; the high priestess is walking away. CHAMPION (thinking): I'd be a little more confident if he hadn't had his fingers crossed. CHAMPION (thinking): And dang it, my nose still itches.