PANEL 1
William pleads with the Gryphon for mercy.
WILLIAM: "Please forgive him. He loves his family dearly."
WILLIAM: "Surely you too once knew love?"
PANEL 2
Three sequential close-ups of the Gryphons face, showing her considering, then deciding.
GRYPHON: "..."
GRYPHON: "Ive decided!"
PANEL 3
The Gryphon announces her terms to the shocked brothers.
GRYPHON: "I want to start collecting something new. I think Ill begin with human males. Ill fight the Goths if one of you comes to live with me."
PANEL 4
William immediately volunteers.
WILLIAM: "Ill go."
THOMAS: "No! Youre so young! Your whole life is ahead of you! You shouldnt have to waste away with a monster!"
GRYPHON: "HEY! Price just went up! Hell have to read me bedtime stories!"
PANEL 5
Thomas and William argue while the Gryphon looks annoyed.
WILLIAM: "Thomas, what would your wife say?"
THOMAS: "She would die of grief knowing that you were the slave of a revolting beast!"
GRYPHON: "And, he must dress like a girl!"
