PAGE TWO;
Panel 1;
Dallaire calms down, now that he knows a confrontation isn’t coming. The governor drops it into his lap too quickly, without the pause for safety both men might have needed.
Dallaire: So why am I here?
Governor; Sandy.
Panel 2;
They stare at each other a moment.
Silence
Panel 3;
Dallaire is a little bit frustrated; he’s tried on many occasions to intervene in Sandy, but without getting the political support for such a move.
Dallaire: What about it?
Panel 4;
The Governor is beaten despite himself. His entire body slouches as he reveals that his policy is broken, and his decisions are being overrun even as they speak.
Governor: The press is becoming increasingly agitated. They think we can do more- should do more.
Panel 5;
Dallaire straightens up a bit, as he rattles off the state of things to the Governor.
Dallaire: Narc Unit’s posted in Kaddean because Hasen’s keeping us out of the city. We can keep the violence contained and help those who manage to leave…
Panel 6;
Dallaire leans further, staring down the governor. The chair is directly behind the governor, and he’s almost withering into it.
Dallaire: but if you won’t give us the go ahead to enter Sandy, all we’re doing is clean up.
Panel 7;
The Governor drops down into his chair, and presses his face into his palms. The governor’s word balloon comes near the edge of the panel, and low, indicating he sits there a moment before saying it. As Dallaire hovers over him, watching him intensely, his face mostly in shadow.
Governor: I know.
Panel 8;
Dallaire, eager, leans toward the mayor.
Dallaire: Are you giving my men authorization?
Panel 9;
Same as panel 7, only the governor’s face is obscured by shadow, and he’s lowered his hands to his desk.
Silence
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