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Episode 35: The Reflection

1 moi le'i papri

Pepper

Oh, you're awake! Are you OK? Not too cold?

Sorry, I'm running out of Rea soon, and my aura is too thin to protect us from the cold up here.

2 moi le'i papri

Pepper

I'm about to lose my hyperspeed, and this pilot and dragon have been keeping pace with us for hours. They'll have no trouble catching us once we slow down.

What an idiot I was! I was certain they would have given up hours ago!

If only I could get them off our tail.

NO. I have to get rid of them! Before they catch us!

But I am also... ...very... ...tired...

WHOOPS! Keep it together, Pepper!

3 moi le'i papri

Torreya

You saw that, right?

Arra

Yes. This chase will be over soon. It won't be long before her powers are exhausted.

Torreya

We'll attack as soon as she runs out.

4 moi le'i papri

Sound

BoOM!

Pepper

WHAT?!

They broke the sound barrier?!

!!!

Sound

WOoosH!!!

Pepper

Grrr! Hang on, Carrot!

5 moi le'i papri

Pepper

DRAT! WHAT TO DO?!

Oh!

6 moi le'i papri

Pepper

The cave of the Lake of the Horns!

Carrot, this is our chance!

I know this cave.

It's a long winding passageway that ends in a room that has caved in. The stalactites in this collapsed section piled up into a wall of spikes. It's a death trap! There's a small opening that's just wide enough for us to squeeze through, but that dragon won't be able to pull up in time and will hit the wall at full speed! Muhahaha!

7 moi le'i papri

Pepper

Great! They are following us!

We'll soon be rid of them.

I can't wait to see it! Muhahaha!

!!!

8 moi le'i papri

Pepper

Wait! What have I become? A killer? A mean witch?

!!!

9 moi le'i papri

Pepper

NO! That's not who I am!

STOOOOP!!!

Sound

SWoosh!

Pepper

I SURRENDER!

10 moi le'i papri

Torreya

You know that surrendering to Master Wasabi will not end well for you?

Pepper

I know, but I still feel there's some way to get through to her – to make her understand.

After all, nothing is irreparable. I learned that from an old friend.

11 moi le'i papri

Pepper

Thank you for allowing Carrot to bring me a fresh change of clothes.

Torreya

My pleasure. You made our job easier, so the least I could do is return the favor.

But you know, you really upset Wasabi. She demands perfection. You disturbed that with your filth, your clothing, and your entrance. And you attacked her! She won't go easy on you.

Pepper

I know.

Torreya

Anyway, I need to take a short nap. We'll leave when I wake up. Do what you want as long as you don't go far...

Sound

Sploosh

Torreya

What a curious witch.

12 moi le'i papri

Pepper

Now, whatever the risks and dangers, I'll stay true to who I am. I promise!

Narrator

TO BE CONTINUED...

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Credits

June 18, 2021 Art & scenario: David Revoy. Beta readers: Arlo James Barnes, Craig Maloney, Karl Ove Hufthammer, Martin Disch, Nicolas Artance, Parnikkapore, Valvin. English version (original version) Proofreading: Arlo James Barnes, Craig Maloney, Karl Ove Hufthammer, Martin Disch. Based on the universe of Hereva Creator: David Revoy. Lead maintainer: Craig Maloney. Writers: Craig Maloney, Nartance, Scribblemaniac, Valvin. Correctors: Willem Sonke, Moini, Hali, CGand, Alex Gryson. Software: Krita 4.4.2, Inkscape 1.1 on Kubuntu Linux 20.04 License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. www.peppercarrot.com

Pepper

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