Excerpt from Untitled Graphic Novel

3-51 Murtagh, arms folded. The bird is sitting on his head, pulling at his hair.

Murtagh: Ye'd best ask the lad, not me.

(thinking): Oh, is that the way of it? Force him to swear his oath to you? Over my dead body, Colum MacKenzie.

3-52 Dougal, standing, leans forward threateningly, hands on the desk,. Murtagh looks up at him, still cool, bird on his head.

Dougal: Maybe ye'd best have a word with the lad beforehand. Ye're his godfather-I imagine you've his best interests at heart.

3-53 CU Murtagh. He nods, reaching up with one hand.

Murtagh: I'll do that, aye.

3-54 CU, Murtagh's hand grabbing the surprised bird, some of his hairs in its beak.

Bird: Chirk!

3-55 Murtagh leans across the desk and parks the bird on Colum's head. Colum and Dougal both surprised.

Murtagh: Thanks for your hospitality. Always a pleasure to visit Castle Leoch.