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[Panel 1]
(Setting: A science demonstration stage. Dr. Primm, a cartoon scientist, stands before an audience next to a machine.)
Dr. Primm: A final display before moving to the next exhibit. You can see this metal disc elicits no response from the metal rod.
Detective (off to the side): Perfect. I'll talk to her right after.

[Panel 2]
(Close-up of Dr. Primm operating the machine. Energy beams and sound effects are shown.)
Dr. Primm: Just expose the disc to a magnetic field.
SFX: BZZZAAAP

[Panel 3]
(Dr. Primm holds up the metal disc, now reacting.)
Dr. Primm: Et voilà!
SFX: TNK

[Panel 4]
(Dr. Primm steps down from the stage, smiling.)
Dr. Primm: Thank you for stopping by, I hope—
Detective (interrupting, off-panel): Dr. Primm!

[Panel 5]
(Dr. Primm bends down to speak to the detective, who looks serious.)
Dr. Primm: Can I help you?
Detective: I've got a few questions.