Non Sequitur by Wiley Miller for May 29, 2005
Transcript:
Ordinary Basil Basil tells Louise about uncovering an insidious plot to steal the advanced technology of Helios, which will be used to conquer the world with an army of mechanical soldiers being built just down the hall. Fully expecting her not to believe such an incredible tale, Basil is surprised to hear Louise say, "It must be him. I thought he was just a myth!" "Who?" Basil stammers back. "Von Rorrweil," she answers in a hushed tone of reverential fear. "Dr. Euric Von Rottweil...." "Wait," Louise says, losing her tone of dread, "he needs an airship to invade Helios, and if he had one he would have done it already." "Well..." Basil hesitates, knowing the story goes from bda to worse, "...that's why you're the key to the success of the entire plan." She could see the whole plan now. "I'm the bait....we've got to get out before a rescue party flies down!" "I know," Basil shoots back, "but how are we going to set you free?" "We need to break this chain. Get the flute from my bag!" Sure