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1 EXT. CITY STREET - NIGHT

From over Grip’s shoulder, as he runs, we see a dozen ninjas a few dozen yards ahead disappear into a forest.

2 EXT. FOREST - NIGHT

Grip has now caught up with the other ninjas who run between the trees and over rolling hills.

3 EXT. FOREST - NIGHT

Shot of only Grip from the front as he runs.

NARRATION
The wrenching pain and crippling fatigue that comes from sprinting for miles after battle is nothing new.

4 FOREST - CONTINUOUS

Close-up of his face from same camera angle. He grimaces- this panel intended to be a contrast to the stoicism we saw on his face in panel 6 of page 2.

NARRATION
But caring that I am tired and hurting- the compelling desire to stop and rest- that is completely new.

NARRATION
The alien sensation of desire sparks fear within me.

5 FOREST - CONTINUOUS

Even closer shot: we see little more than his eyes, full of tension and strain.

NARRATION
That I feel fear is the most terrifying thing of all.