Today’s page takes us back to Ralph’s Diner, where Captain Heroic proves—once again—that nothing rattles him… not even a surprise soup bath.
Hailey is mortified, Captain Heroic is dripping, and somewhere across the diner, Yazmine Velour is livestreaming the whole thing as heart emojis rain from the internet. It’s a small moment, but one that says a lot about who Cap really is—and why people can’t help falling for him.
Transcript
Panel 1
Hailey (distraught that she has dumped hot soup on Captain Heroic): Omigod Omigod Omigod…
Captain Heroic (turning to another person eating at the diner): Excuse me. Would you hand me a napkin, please? (The person hands him a napkin)
Panel 2
Hailey: I’m so sorry Captain Heroic, sir. I didn’t mean to — {sob}
Panel 3
Captain Heroic (handing her the napkin): Here. Please don’t cry.
Panel 4
Captain Heroic (continues): Most of my first impressions involve disintegration rays. And actual impressions. In concrete.
Panel 5
Captain Heroic: This was far more pleasant — not counting the bay leaf in my shirt.Yazmine Velour (as she livestreams the interaction from the other side of the diner, a torrent of heart emojis flow from her phone as the audience reacts): Omigod Omigod Omigod
After Dark
This week's commissioned MicroFic delivers exactly what you’d want from a pairing between Dynasty and Father Christmas.
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Yes, he lives up to his name.
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Yes, Dynasty knew exactly what she was doing.
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No, the North Pole will never be the same.
I also posted the Goblin Girl MicroFic from the Monster Girl poll — and the response was so good, I might need to make these poll-powered MicroFics a recurring thing!
VILF Shirt, Part FiveWell, the comments and the voting pretty much lined up behind Design Number One and Design Number Four. Four got more votes, but both sides were equally vocal.
So, I made a command decision and went with Number Four. I think it’s the most easily identifiable as a villainess. I think Number One was cleaner — and as a design itself, it’s my own favorite — but the image has to help bring the concept of “VILF” home. That’s where Number Four was a little stronger.
Now, let’s talk color. What color shirts would you guys be willing to buy? My gut feeling is black, but I also like the Navy blue and the red. Speak up!
I think we’re going to be hitting pre-orders by next week.
Thanks for all the feedbak, folks. 🙂
VILF Shirt, Part FiveWell, the comments and the voting pretty much lined up behind Design Number One and Design Number Four. Four got more votes, but both sides were equally vocal. 
