Interlude 10.k: Dwarf in the Flask (Patreon)

Amy and Vicky didn't want to cooperate for a few days, so this is quite a bit later than I wanted it to be, but I did get them to sit down and at least talk a little in the end. Feels like there should still be more to their conversation, but I was a bit stumped on what they could talk about that didn't wind up just filler or rehashing the same arguments over and over.

Lisa also surprised me by showing up partway through the chapter and putting in her own two cents.

I really like the ending, though, and the theme of this chapter about "what is happiness?" I think that really nails things down for Amy and serves her character well. Dear Panpan is growing up.

Next two weeks are hiatus, in that there probably won't be anything from the Essence side of things while I start planning arc 11. After that, though we should resume for Pyrite. Be on the lookout for CiP posts, though.

If you spotted what this chapter is referencing and why, good on you. Have a virtual cookie.