This is one of those times where chopping the page up into strips works a little weirdly since these panels sit at the top of the bigger one that will be posted next week, but I think it works well on its own!
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8 thoughts on “Page 25”
Grendelkin
Interesting…!
Laurel
Things are just getting started!
Dr. Bright Star
Chills. Well bloody done, Laur!
Laurel
This is one of those times where chopping the page up into strips works a little weirdly since these panels sit at the top of the bigger one that will be posted next week, but I think it works well on its own!
Schattensturm
Nope, she is talking about her Amazon package 😛
Laurel
Those darn shipments just never show up when it’s convenient for you!
Kammon
Would it be better or worse to hear a specific ‘No’ in answer to this question?
Laurel
It’s a hard call! But how cruel to have a vision of someone telling you you’re not important :\
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