A comic page with multiple frames. At the top, it says “BVZ Month - February: Trust”
The first frame has kazuma looking over barok’s shoulder as he kneels down. Kazuma says “Is that the brooch?” and barok says “...so it may seem. However (whisper)”
The next frame shows a brooch with a red jewel that barok is holding. Barok is saying “...this bag has been tampered with…” kazuma replies with “eh…? Really?” and barok replies with “Mr Asougi, Please get detective lestrade.”
The next frame shows kazuma and gina in a more chibi/playful style. Kazuma is shouting “OIII GINAAA!!!!!!!” and gina comes barging through the door dramatically saying “KAZ HOLY FUCK”. Toby is at her side looking determined. A bailiff beside her looks terrified. Barok looks embarrassed and is shouting their names at both of them.
The next frame shows barok with his hair messy, and kazuma leaning over to talk to toby. Barok is saying “This is a crime scene, Detective. Please refrain from further decimating it. (mumble) …my ears are ringing”
The next frame shows barok holding out the brooch to Gina. Kazuma is now holding toby and smiling cutely. Barok is distracted momentarily saying “please verify–ah–the validity of this brooch.”
The first frame has gina inspecting the brooch beside kazuma, who is still holding toby. 2 cops are standing beside them looking unsure. One is taller than the other. The taller one is saying “is she even qualified? (whisper) how would she even know its a fake? How old is she again?” the shorter cop is saying “Shh!! Watch your mouth! Lord van zieks favors her, especially after Gregon’s pas–” the words STEP STEP cover up the last of the speech bubble.
In the next frame, barok is staring the taller cop down intimidatingly. He is saying “Is there a problem?” (problem is underlined). The cop replies, looking very nervous, “N-none sir!”
The next frame shows only barok’s eyes, surrounded by his dialogue. It reads “Do not look down upon any member of our investigation team; every person is here for a reason. I would entrust no one more than the detective to verify the legitimacy of the brooch. Especially with a tamered evidence bag. That YOU were in charge of.”
The next frame continues with barok’s dialogue, and shows the cop’s nervous face. “Do remember this, officer: Detective lestrade has valuable knowledge and prowess when identifying precious gems and metals. Detective lestrade has been critical for our investigations. Treat her with the proper respect.” A speech bubble is below it that says “umm…”
In the next frame, gina can be seen holding up the brooch. She is saying. “Well, metal scratches around the fittings. Gem’s cut is all wrong.”
The next frame shows the cops looking nervous and shocked. Barok looks annoyed. Gina says “it’s a fake.” (fake is underlined)
The next frame shows the taller cop looking even more nervous as barok calls for kazuma.
In the next frame, kazuma is apprehending the taller cop, who is saying “hrrrgk”. Kazuma is saying “yep. Cuff him, gina.” gina is beside him saying “nice job, Kaz!”
The first frame shows barok with his arms crossed looking annoyed. There is a thought bubble beside him that says “more paperwork…” kazuma has restrained the taller cop, who is now crying. Gina is pointing and yelling at him. “YOU WERE THE ONLY ONE IN CHARGE OF SECURING THE EVIDENCE! WHAT ELSE DID YOU EXPECT??” and kazuma is saying “you tell him gina!”
The next frame shows gina next to barok. Kazuma can be seen in the distance putting the accused cop into a carriage. Gina is saying “Ehm… prosecutor van zieks!!” and barok replies “hm?”
The next frame shows gina embarrassed and pulling her cap over her eyes. She’s saying, “I wanted to, uh… …thank you for what you said back there. …it means a lot. I know i have loads to learn to keep up with you and kaz but–”
Barok interrupts by saying “Detective lestrade.”
The next frame shows barok. He is saying “every case is a clean slate for all of us involved. Every person has something they can bring to the table. We all benefit if we have one goal in mind: pursuing the truth.”
The next frame shows gina looking about to cry. Barok is saying “you are critical to our team. Do not doubt your worth. Gregson picked you for a reason.”
The last frame shows the top of gina’s head in profile, and the bottom of barok’s face in profile. Gina is saying “...I miss him.” and barok is saying (softly) “I as well.”
#liverwurks
#bvzmonthly February: Trust
WHAT DO U FUCKING MEAN ITS ALREADY MARCH 🐟💦💦
THANK YOU @sevarix.bsky.social FOR THE ALT TEXT BC I GOT BURNT OUT WORKING ON THIS
I THINK BAROK AND GINA SHARE A BOND THROUGH GREGSON, WOULD BE COOL TO SEE BAROK PSEUDO MENTOR HER 🤠
