Panel 1.
Overhead shot of Emily walking under a street lamp. She clutches the file folder and looks nervous.
SFX: SHIVER SHIVER

Panel 2.
Emily looks back to Maude as they walk down the street.
Maude: "Emily?"
Emily: "Sorry, I'm so nervous."

Panel 3.
Henry steps in while Emily starts to stress out, hiding most of her face behind the file.
Henry: "It went well last night, so we're off on the right foot."
Emily: "I know. But the stakes were much lower. Tonight is for all the beans!"

Panel 4.
Close up on Emily squeezing the file.
Emily: "Giving this whole file to Sherry has a lot of risks. I'm so afraid this could end badly. That I made the wrong choice."

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Come see my face!

I'm heading out onto the road for the first time since before COVID and showing up at comic and illustration shows in the "Back to Conventions Tour"! You can come and see my real face at these fine events this fall! Swing on by and grab a book or zine and say hello! I hope to see you there!