Some people probably would say that Isra Nyx trying the hors d’oeuvres is just a pretext for… something else. For better or for worse, Olive is not among them.
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Of course, everything Brian has planned at this event is above board! Why would there be any reason to get paranoid about it?
Here Officially
Laurel arrives at Brian’s “cocktail party” and gets the lowdown on everybody who is there from Tara’s husband, Glen. Glen is officially here as Liam’s financial advisor since this is technically a campaign fundraiser. He came instead of his wife[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Believe it or not, Glen is very smart, competent, and good in his field. He just looks average when he’s hanging out with his inlaws. He understands Brian’s ideas just enough to be nervous.
As we saw, last time., people are going through the wine and hors d’euvres a little too quickly. Fran and Olive have had to get refills several times already.
In my first draft, I had the idea of Laurel gradually getting plastered as the night went on. I then realized that that wouldn’t work since she’s technically working. Even if “the job” is self imposed consisting of keeping an[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Stay Strong
For people who have read this strip for any amount of time, it’s clear that Olive’s brave face only lasts for as long as she’s with Fran. Put her next to an authority figure and she folds fast. So, no.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Once again, Brian’s taking a metaphor uncomfortably far. At least, considering boats are involved, he hasn’t mentioned anybody drowning.