
PANEL ONE:
The champion and Maiz ride Nezhoni through a forest.
CHAMPION: Okay, we're where the mayor told us to meet him, but I don't see anyone here.
NEZHONI: I still say it's a trap.
PANEL TWO:
The champion dismounts and walks away from Nezhoni.
CHAMPION: You stay here; I'm going to go look around.
NEZHONI: I'm telling you, it's a—
PANEL THREE:
The champion falls into a pit that opens underneath him.
CHAMPION: Aaaaaaah...
PANEL FOUR:
Maiz and Nezhoni stare at the pit.
PANEL FIVE:
Nezhoni turns back toward Maiz.
NEZHONI: Well I'll be darned; it WAS a trap!
December 25 2023