Demonic Apologies and Possessed Objects
Weeks after trying to kill her colleague, Cassie Cruz, with “demonic coffee,” Desi reappears with an apology. Offering to exorcize the lingering spirit from Cassie’s office, Desi reveals her unusual talent: the ability to possess objects with spirits, giving them sentience. Intrigued, Cassie hints at her own plans — possibly involving a personal item at her desk.
Coming soon…
Here’s a sneak peek at an upcoming bonus cartoon! For more behind-the-scenes excitement, check out yesterday’s Shareholders’ Report.
Transcript
[Panel 1: Cassie’s office – Desi enters]
Narration box: One week later…
Desi: Cassie… I want to apologize for trying to kill you with demonic coffee.
[Panel 2: Cassie sitting at her desk, Desi standing nearby]
Desi: If you still have it, I’ll exorcize the spirit, and remove it from your office.
Cassie: So… you can possess anything with a spirit — making it a sentient object?!
[Panel 3: Desi posing playfully]
Desi: Yeah. It’s kinda my thing. Why? — You want something possessed?
Cassie: I’ve been considering it…
[Panel 4: Desi excitedly leans forward]
Desi: Ooh! What did you have in mind?
[Panel 5: Cassie opens her desk drawer while Desi looks intrigued]
Cassie: You’re not the only one with personal effects at the office…
[Panel 6: Elsewhere in the office – Jeremy sitting at a desk suddenly reacts with Spider-Man-style effects floating around his head]
Narration box: Elsewhere…
Jeremy: Subby-sense… tingling!