Page Seven Last Page There was a minor error in the last panel, the channel was wrong. And I requested a little more room for the dialogue in 5. Otherwise, it's a lovely page, and I think the moment between Marley and Rodriguez comes off nicely. It was a wonderful page, but I wasn't certain about panel 6. And I wasn't sure that in panel 3 would read right- Rodriguez looked too far depressed. We lost Khalel in panel 6, which was regrettable, but we gained a better shot of Hawa (and I'm biased, but I know I appreciated the trade off). And Rodriguez was now letting out the nonverbal sigh I wanted in a way that fit him. Gio has a wonderful way of translating my gibberish into proper human behavior. Send him virgins and women of experience in equal numbers. Lovely. Gio really closes the story out with style and class Back PAGE SEVEN;   Panel 1; Rodriguez sits up straighter.   Rodriguez: Why are you here, Marley?   Panel 2; Marley doesn’t look up at God this time, he just points toward the ceiling with one hand. It’s understated, the kind of gesture you might miss on your first read-through.   Marley:    The Ganjaweed have forsaken Jah.   Rodriguez: Why have the Ganjas forsaken Jah?   Panel 3; They both know the end of the story, and that it’s a sad one, but they’ve known it a while now, and they say it with a sigh.   Marley:    Same reason everyone does, man.   Rodriguez: Yeah.   Panel 4; In the interview room, Hawa asks her question sincerely.   Hawa:      Members of the Do. Fir gangs have called you their mentor. Would you say you advocate gang activity? Panel 5; Khalel smiles, nearly a self-satisfied smirk, but his eyes are focused, razor-sharp, and despite the smile, he believes in his answer.   Khalel:    I certainly can’t condone the conduct of the Ganjaweeds. But I do advocate resisting oppression, and challenging inequity, alone or in a group.   Panel 6; Hawa reads her question from a prepared list, trying to finish off the interview. Khalel responds quite simply and matter-of-factly.   Hawa:      In your book, Black, you present a disparaging picture of the power structure in the city, claiming the north side receives disproportionate representation and resources.   Khalel:    All true.   Panels 7-8; These panels are combined to provide a wider shot of Hawa and Khalel. Hawa glances slightly to the side, at her producer, giving her the time signal. Khalel folds his hands and leans forward as he speaks into the camera. His balloon will be large, and may choke out some of the panel, or stretch into the next one if need be.   Hawa:      I’m afraid we’re out of time.   Khalel:    Then if I’d be permitted, I’d like to end with a quote from Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, “Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted, the indifference of those who should have known better, the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most, that has made it possible for evil to triumph.”   Panel 9; Hawa says a sincere goodbye into the camera.   Hawa: Thank you for that, Dr. Abrahim Khalel. I’m Lowena Hawa, Channel 63 News.