Joel is washing dishes. Portia walks by. She has big, over-ear headphones around her neck. ### Panel 1: > Joel: Hey, what was that noise? > > Portia: I stepped on Kate’s face accidentally, it’s not a big deal. > ### Panel 2: > Joel: … I know you think those words formed a coherent sentence, but— > > Portia: She’s lying on the floor in the hallway, I didn’t see her, it wasn’t my fault! I’m putting on headphones. > ### Panel 3: > Joel: Is your mother dead? > > Portia (possibly off-panel): How should I know? > ### Panel 4: > Joel: It is unsettling that that’s your answer. > > Portia (definitely off-panel by now): Headphones! Can’t hear you! >
