1. A small boy walks through his school. He is of a small build, holding his lunch box in one hand. This is Chris King. His head is looking to the left, a smile on his face as he talks to his imaginary friend.
CHRIS
I dunno Derek. He’s a lot bigger than--
2. We are now looking from behind. He is looking up at three larger boys of typical bully appearance. Kid 3 is in the middle of the three, cracking his knuckles. Kid 1 is to the left of Kid 3, and Kid 2 to the right. Kid 2 is looking at Kid 1, laughing as he speaks.
CHRIS
--me
KID 1
Talking to yourself again, King?
KID 2
Nah, his imaginary friend.
KID 3
Gimme your lunch King. We’re hungry.
3. Looking down at Chris, the shadows of the three bullies eclipsing him. Chris looks scared as he clutches at his lunchbox handle with two hands, shoulders shrugged up as Kid 3’s hand reaches for his lunch box. A speech bubble appears to be coming from his shoulder. Chris’ imaginary friend, Derek is talking.
DEREK
Looks like you’ve had enough, lard arse.
4. Same as Panel 2, however all three bullies are confused, as the voice they just heard was not that of Chris King.
KID 3
Huh?
5 - 7. A succession of three quick panels, all contained within the one. The first showing Kid 1 reacting as if he was punched in the stomach. The second shows Kid 2 reacting as if he was punched in the cheek. The third shows Kid 3 reacting to being punched in the groin.
8. The three bullies lay one on top of the other. In the background Chris King is walking away, lunch box in hand. His head is once again turned to the left, smiling as he speaks to his ‘imaginary’ friend.
CHRIS
Wow, for a small guy you’re really strong. Thanks Derek!
DEREK
Anything for you, son. I mean, kid.
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