10/30/23:
Have a Happy Halloween!

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Transcript
Panel 1:
Natashia Starrat: Okay, Pavembril... we're in my room. You wanted to talk to me?
Pavembril: What? Oh no... you must have misunderstood.
    I'm just a lowly servant.
    But I thought you looked tired and might need a little rest before your next event.

Panel 2:
Natashia: Oh... I see.
    Though I feel like all I've been doing down here is resting and relaxing.
Pavembril: Well, of course! You're the queen.
    Let me draw you a bath.

Panel 3:
Natashia: I was just in the hot springs, though.
Pavembril: We really should clean off those pool chemicals!
SFX: FWOOSH!
Pavembril: And oh dear... the maids left a wet towel on the floor!

Panel 4:
SFX: FWOOSH!
Natashia: Sorry, what? I can't hear you over the water running in the tub.
Pavembril: What's that? Let me hang this towel up to dry.

Panel 5:
Natashia: I said: I'm having trouble hearing you.
    Can you stand closer?
Pavembril: Yes. Please listen to me.
    The faucet should muffle their audio recorder.
    I just hope they don't get suspicious about the towel over the hidden camera.
Natashia: Audio recorder? Camera?
    You're not just a servant, are you?
SFX: FWOOSH!

Panel 6:
Pavembril: Are you going to have me arrested?
Natashia: Hardly. I need help and it sounds like you do too.
Pavembril: Oh, I had so hoped that was true. My husband told me to trust you.
Natashia: Husband? What? Who?
Pavembril: Yes. My husband Stickleback is on your ship. They are trying to rescue you.
    But our help is needed. And we do not have much time to plan.
Natashia: What can we do?