Teaser: In which the Ranger bungles the negotiation like only he can.
TAVERN EXTERIOR Isabella, Captain, Lizzy, Susan, Emma, Ranger, Terry, Cheryl
[FRAME 1]
RANGER AIMING BOW AT ISABELLA
Captain: Ranger, put the bow down.
Ranger: I'm not letting her kidnap Emma again!
Isabella: Gods, we weren't even talking about that.
[FRAME 2]
CHERYL EXITS THE TAVERN (OPEN DOOR)
Cheryl: Ranger? WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!
[FRAME 3]
RANGER LETS ARROW GO
Ranger: Wha?
[FRAME 4]
Ranger: Oh sh--
ARROW FLIES SLIGHTLY OFF TARGET, HITS EMMA, BOUNCES OFF
[FRAME 5]
EVERYONE SHOCKED
Ranger: You startled me and it went off!
Cheryl: So you shot the hostage?!
[FRAME 6]
Ranger: Obviously I was trying to shoot the kidnapper.
Cheryl: You shouldn't be shooting anyone!
[FRAME 7]
Terry: It was lucky you missed, though, since it turns out Emma's invincible.
Ranger: Well, obviously. We know she's important for the quest, Terry. That's what this is all about.
[FRAME 8]
Susan: Invincible or not, you shot my daughter. Once I figure out an appropriate punishment, you will pay.
Lizzy: I gots some ideas.