PANEL ONE: Sitting across from Trevalien, Erlak's champion raises his hands in frustration, while Trevalien extends his placatingly. CHAMPION: So why can't you just take the boy back to his family or something? TREVALIEN: It's too dangerous. PANEL TWO: Trevalien and the champion continue to talk. CHAMPION: Dangerous? Why? What's wrong with his family? TREVALIEN: It's them it would be dangerous for. PANEL THREE: Close on Trevalien TREVALIEN: You see, it seems that every few months or so, young Maiz turns into a horrible, ravenous monster. PANEL FOUR: Even closer on Trevalien TREVALIEN: A white-furred beast with great teeth, whiskers, and powerful legs that allow it to leap large distances. PANEL FIVE: The champion looks at Trevalien uncertainly. CHAMPION: So you're saying he turns into a rabbit. TREVALIEN: No, I'm not saying he turns into a rabbit.