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[Part 8]
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I may not finish this, but I'd at least like to scribble out some of the plot events I thought of! The Piter clones return. goodbye yellow...

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A 6 panel comic featuring characters from Dune. Earlier comics provide context.

Panel 1:
Red is kneeling in front of Green, bowing his head and holding up the large knife in offering. The knife is covered in blood, and Red has several bloodstains on him. Green's shield is up, and Green is flinching back in surprise. In the background, Yellow's hand is seen lying on the ground in a pool of blood, poking into the frame from off-screen.
Green: W-why did you kill Yellow, and why are you giving this to me! What's happening!
Red: It's quite simple, friend. We were always going to fear betrayal from each other. Anticipating betrayal takes away processing power for other tasks. I have optimized our mental load. And you must take this because I intend to survive. Surely you can see that this is my best hope. Take the lead, Green. I will do whatever you wish.
Green: Oh, yes, because I am as clever and ruthless as you, and I have been given an edge over you, and you know that I will not try to kill you if I think that you can be controlled? Because you are more valuable to me as an asset than a corpse? Because it has been our experience to serve, and you now place yourself in a habitual role while handing me an unfamiliar one?
Panel 2:
Green (angrily snatching the knife away form Red): I can't believe this. I thought we were sure to be of the same mindset. What in the world has compelled you to take up this mantle of twisted killer? Are you morally bankrupt?
Panel 3:
Red (looking up in surprise, with a bloodstain on his face): ...HUH? But... our training...
Panel 4:
Green (holding the knife to Red's throat): You've been trained to ride a bicycle too, haven't you? You aren't riding one at the moment, and yet here you are, not on life support. What are you not understanding? Those memories and motivations are Blue's. WE are blank slates. WE may choose for ourselves. Are you telling me you agreed to being the worst version of yourself without questioning it? You, who have been trained as a mentat?
Panel 5:
Red (suddenly grinning): ...HA! We have become an unintentional social experiment. This is the funniest thing I've seen since I've come to life. I was given a weapon, so I have identified as the hunter. You were put in my path and tasked with defending yourself, so you have identified as prey. Poor dear Yellow! What must he have seen himself as? A paperweight?
Panel 6:
Red (continuing, as Green glares opaquely): The alternative explanation is, of course, that you are now asking me very cleverly to interpret you as weak, so that you may betray me with sudden cruelty at any point. But you would never show a hand like that... all I can say is, tread carefully. You are evenly-matched. Never forget that.

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content warning is for: a mostly off screen dead body in a pool of blood, lots of bloodstains

Part 1: www.deviantart.com/cactuschowd…
Part 2: www.deviantart.com/cactuschowd…
Part 3: www.deviantart.com/cactuschowd…
Part 4: www.deviantart.com/cactuschowd…
Part 5: www.deviantart.com/cactuschowd…
Part 6: www.deviantart.com/cactuschowd…
Part 7: www.deviantart.com/cactuschowd…

[Part 8]
Part 9: www.deviantart.com/cactuschowd…

I may not finish this, but I'd at least like to scribble out some of the plot events I thought of! The Piter clones return. goodbye yellow...

Image description:
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A 6 panel comic featuring characters from Dune. Earlier comics provide context.

Panel 1:
Red is kneeling in front of Green, bowing his head and holding up the large knife in offering. The knife is covered in blood, and Red has several bloodstains on him. Green's shield is up, and Green is flinching back in surprise. In the background, Yellow's hand is seen lying on the ground in a pool of blood, poking into the frame from off-screen.
Green: W-why did you kill Yellow, and why are you giving this to me! What's happening!
Red: It's quite simple, friend. We were always going to fear betrayal from each other. Anticipating betrayal takes away processing power for other tasks. I have optimized our mental load. And you must take this because I intend to survive. Surely you can see that this is my best hope. Take the lead, Green. I will do whatever you wish.
Green: Oh, yes, because I am as clever and ruthless as you, and I have been given an edge over you, and you know that I will not try to kill you if I think that you can be controlled? Because you are more valuable to me as an asset than a corpse? Because it has been our experience to serve, and you now place yourself in a habitual role while handing me an unfamiliar one?
Panel 2:
Green (angrily snatching the knife away form Red): I can't believe this. I thought we were sure to be of the same mindset. What in the world has compelled you to take up this mantle of twisted killer? Are you morally bankrupt?
Panel 3:
Red (looking up in surprise, with a bloodstain on his face): ...HUH? But... our training...
Panel 4:
Green (holding the knife to Red's throat): You've been trained to ride a bicycle too, haven't you? You aren't riding one at the moment, and yet here you are, not on life support. What are you not understanding? Those memories and motivations are Blue's. WE are blank slates. WE may choose for ourselves. Are you telling me you agreed to being the worst version of yourself without questioning it? You, who have been trained as a mentat?
Panel 5:
Red (suddenly grinning): ...HA! We have become an unintentional social experiment. This is the funniest thing I've seen since I've come to life. I was given a weapon, so I have identified as the hunter. You were put in my path and tasked with defending yourself, so you have identified as prey. Poor dear Yellow! What must he have seen himself as? A paperweight?
Panel 6:
Red (continuing, as Green glares opaquely): The alternative explanation is, of course, that you are now asking me very cleverly to interpret you as weak, so that you may betray me with sudden cruelty at any point. But you would never show a hand like that... all I can say is, tread carefully. You are evenly-matched. Never forget that.