[Panel 1]
(The lupino bows, placing his left hand in mock sincerity to his chest as two guards walk up behind him.)
Lupino: Very well. Pity about your subjects, though.
[Panel 2]
(He grins and looks back over his shoulder as the guards lead him away.)
Lupino: You may not see me again, but we'll be seeing you.
Delphin Guard: Get moving!
[Panel 3]
(Emerald, with her ears still pinned, eyes narrowed, and her nostrils flares, snorts at the receding figure.)
[Panel 4]
(Emerald looks to her left.)
Emerald: Onyx, increase patrols around the palace and in the city.
[Panel 5]
(Onyx properly bows, his right hand to his chest.)
Onyx: Yes, your Majesty.
[Panel 6]
(Emerald walks away, her ears still pinned.)
Emerald: Orrin, I'll talk to you about this later.
Orrin: Dear...
Emerald: I need to rest.
