DIVA: Jetbird and the Kid #3

[Scott Eiler]

On 7/6/2015 9:28 AM, deucexm wrote:
> Inspired by my ability to finish a Medley page in roughly three hours when I
> cleared my mind of other distractions, I have continued work on one of my personal
> projects.  Thus, BEHOLD!  The latest segment of the title that shouldn't come as
> any surprise since you probably clicked on it from the main list:

heh.  If I could clear my mind of distractions such as publishing 
cartoons and their supporting pages, I could advance my other personal 
projects too.  8{C>

> ===
>
>     "Ma'am," the Kid began in a tone just a touch more somber than usual, "your
> filter here's almost worn out 'cause it's takin' in two to three times the poison
> it was built to handle.  If your folks are as good as you say, there's only two
> ways I can see this comin' about.  One, your well runs deeper than your survey and
> you've tapped into some heavier stuff - and I hope that's it."
>     "And the alternative, Mr. Kid?"
>     "Somebody's poisonin' your well," he returned flatly.

heh.  I do not know your universe enough to expect that's really what it 
is, or a wormwood demon is living down there.  Or both.  But I do look 
forward to finding out.


>     "Indeed, Mr. Cortland," the Lawson lady returned coolly.  "A /real/ big deal.
> However, there still remains the foremost problem of /fixing/ the system, which is
> why I need you two.  Can it be done?  And if not, how long does the town have?"
>     "A single cycle, no more," the Kid returned, stepping into the filtration room
> and heading toward the three overflow tanks.

It might have been good to stop the episode here, and save this dialog 
plus Jetbird's agreement for next time.


>     Jetbird nodded his agreement, likewise crossing the threshold of the room, but
> going no further.  "The Kid's estimate is about right, I think, judging by the
> sound your system's making.  It's a good thing you got us when you did, or you'd
> have a /much/ more interesting time trying to hold things together!"
>     "But you /can/ fix it," Miriam persisted, "can you not?"
>     "I wouldn't want to give you false hope, ma'am," Jetbird replied gently, "so
> I'll wait for my partner's verdict.  But I'm a pretty hopeful sort, myself."
>     The Lawson lady's lips twisted into a slightly wry smile.  "That you are, Mr.
> Cortland, that you most certainly are."

But this is some good character stuff.




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When you *are* the leader... whatever goes wrong... whether you did it
or not... *you* are held responsible. - Barack Obama

I know. - Archie Andrews

- from Archie #617, March 2011, scripted by Alex Simmons.