Inside a hospital waiting area, police detectives ‘Zug and A’isha stand near a potted plant, conversing. ‘Zug, a large half-orc man with glasses and tusks, gestures casually while wearing a suit. A’isha, a bald human woman in a blazer, stands with her arms crossed and a knowing expression. A decorative tree design is visible on the wall behind them. Close-up of Detective ‘Zug, a large half-orc man with tusks, stubble, and glasses, speaking seriously. He’s wearing a dark suit, and behind him, hospital decor and blurred potted plants are visible. His expression is focused as he describes a dangerous encounter. Close-up of Detective A’isha, a bald Black woman, speaking with a serious expression. She’s partially turned to the side, her gaze steady. The softly lit hospital background includes a blurred leafy plant behind her.Detective ‘Zug, a large half-orc man with glasses and tusks, stands against a dark background with both hands raised in an exaggerated shrug. He wears a dark suit and a badge on a chain around his neck. His expression is awkwardly optimistic as he tries to put a positive spin on a grim situation.
Panel 1 Inside a hospital waiting area, police detectives ‘Zug and A’isha stand near a potted plant, conversing. ‘Zug, a large half-orc man with glasses and tusks, gestures casually while wearing a suit. A’isha, a bald human woman in a blazer, stands with her arms crossed and a knowing expression. A decorative tree design is visible on the wall behind them. Panel 2 Close-up of Detective ‘Zug, a large half-orc man with tusks, stubble, and glasses, speaking seriously. He’s wearing a dark suit, and behind him, hospital decor and blurred potted plants are visible. His expression is focused as he describes a dangerous encounter. Panel 3 Close-up of Detective A’isha, a bald Black woman, speaking with a serious expression. She’s partially turned to the side, her gaze steady. The softly lit hospital background includes a blurred leafy plant behind her. Panel 4 Detective ‘Zug, a large half-orc man with glasses and tusks, stands against a dark background with both hands raised in an exaggerated shrug. He wears a dark suit and a badge on a chain around his neck. His expression is awkwardly optimistic as he tries to put a positive spin on a grim situation.

Panel 1
‘Zug: Guess she ain’t bringin’ donuts.
A’isha: I should’ve known she’d go back. She gave up too easily this morning.

Panel 2
‘Zug: She doesn’t do anything the easy way. She took out six leg-draggers–
‘Zug(cont’d): –by herself. In close quarters.

Panel 3
A’isha: —and got bit for her trouble.

Panel 4
‘Zug: Could be worse. Could be dead. Or–
‘Zug (cont’d): –y’know… worse.
 

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