Halt

Panel 1

Two robed characters stand next to one another, each holding a polearm. They appear to be guards.

GUARD 1: ┐Ґ>ܠ┐ ┐Ґ>ܠ┐⚬

GUARD 2: ╚┼>•| ⟍┼⟋⟔⟋⊚

GUARD 1: ᔀ>ܠ⟍>⟔⚬

Panel 2

Guard 2 applies a hefty dosage of palm to their hooded face.

GUARD 2: |⟋⟔┘>└|┌ᒲ

GUARD 2: ⟍┼┘Ґ┐ >⊤ < Ґ⟋╚ ⨥>┐⟋ <┌⟔⟋<ᔀᒲ⚬

Guard 2 continues facepalming.

AWAKEMAN (off-panel): Uh…

Panel 3

Awakeman looks at Guard 1.

AWAKEMAN: Hi?

The guards assume a stance and point their arms at Awakeman’s chest.

GUARDS (together): ┼<┌⟍⚬⚬

AWAKEMAN: Erk!