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Panel 1, Page 1

Lien: Get... get stuffed, demon!
DODGE!
Sabine: Who the heck are you?
BLOCK!
Belkar: Guys, we are down two clerics already! Can we maybe focus??

Panel 2, Page 1

Blackwing: I got the plan. They messed up... because V don't need... strength.
Blackwing: Shoulda targeted us first. Hit 'em with it, V.
Vaarsuvius: Maximized Sound Lan-

Panel 3, Page 1

Vaarsuvius: Oh.

Panel 4, Page 1

Blackwing: Aw, geez! Not now!
Nale: You've got it all wrong, my dear bird.
Nale: We were so worried about the wizard's power that we dedicated all three of our newest members to containing it.

Panel 5, Page 1

Nale: But they're taking advantage of the Linear Guild's generous work-from-home program, so you'll need to zoom down to them.
Nale look at the souls as they are sent into next panel.

Panel 6, Page 1

V and Blackwing enter the entrance of the Abyss, which is made of flesh and teeth.

Panel 7, Page 1

Shot of V and Blackwing in the teeth-filled passageway.

Panel 8, Page 1

They leave the entrance of the Abyss.

Panel 1, Page 2

V and Blackwing fall to the ground.

Panel 2, Page 2

The ground grow vines at them.

Panel 3, Page 2

V and Blackwing are now bound and gagged in place.

Panel 4, Page 2

Lee: Welcome back!
Nero: So nice to see you again!
Cedrik: We thought we'd change things up and bring you to the Abyss this time.
Cedrik: It's so lovely this time of year, don't you agree?

Panel 5, Page 2

Lee: I don't anticipate this taking very long.
Nero: My turn, then?
Cedrik: Agreed. 3 minutes, 6 second on the clock.

Panel 6, Page 2

Lee: Just a reminder that, as last time, your mortal bodies will remain impervious to harm for the duration of your stay.
Nero: Sadly, this courtesy does not extend to your teammates.
Cedrik: Great news if you happen to owe any of them money, though!

Panel 7, Page 2

Lee: Also, keep in mind that we'll still be entitled to our third interval even if you happen to be brutally murdered upon your return.
Nero: More of a victory lap at the point, though.
Nero: But do try to relax while we watch the proceedings.
Cedrik: Maybe think about how you're going to explain all of this to whichever poor sap's job it'll be to judge your actual afterlife destination.

Panel 8, Page 2

Blackwing (thinking): Don't panic, V. We have an advantage this time that they don't know about.
Blackwing (thinking): The telepathic link allows us to communicate with each other even while we're gagged.

Panel 9, Page 2

beat

Panel 10, Page 2

Blackwing (thinking): This seems really bad!!
Vaarsuvius (thinking): Truly, an indispensable tactical asset.

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