I'm very happy with how these all came out. 8 characters needed clothes and posing, each page in general had updates and changes to really bring this interview to life. Not to mention some speech bubble fun!
Upcoming Schedule:
March 31st: 2028 September Hayley (Her house)
April 7th: Sydney Pages (Act 3)
April 14th: 2028 October Ayyla (Halloween!)
Text below (Speech bubbles transcript):
2028 September Extra 1
Ayyla: Daisy! Hayley! Oh my gosh, you two didn't have to do this, it's too kind!
Daisy: Of course we did, sis. Hiya Darlene! Brought some donuts from work!
2028 September Extra 2
Darlene: As I understand it, the two of you are looking for new jobs... Right?
Hayley: We are, but we've talked about it and it's for the best that we let your business get it's feet on the ground without us. We're not professionals, at least not Betty-level.
Betty: Aw kitten, that's so kind of you. Enjoy your day!
Daisy: We will!
2028 September Extra 3
Darlene: It's been a while, Issac. Welcome to Rose Quartz. How might you help our budding business?
Issac: Ah, right. So we may have parted on dubious terms but I assure you, the final call wasn't on my part. Now as for how my skills may assist this new business-
Betty: That's a lovely shirt, didn't I buy that for you?
Issac: Betty please... Ah, right. If you're looking for a manager, I've got years of experience with large corporations and multi-generational workforces.
Darlene: Right... Though unfortunately Rose Quartz is neither heavily-staffed or multi-generational. We're not even looking for a manager...
Betty: I'll confess, I've put him up to this to warm us up. You did great everyone, onto the next!
Ayyla: Betty...
2028 September Extra 4
Kyle: -and so while they did end up going out of business I'm proud of my work there. The accounting was solid, content aside it was a well-run small business that I'd been with as a junior employee and stayed loyal to. I promise the same here if you'll hire me.
Ayyla: Interesting... We'd like to give people a healthy work-life balance and if you're just interested in getting the accounting done without wanting the pressure of writing content or columns I think we're fine with that.
Kyle: I'm certainly great at ignoring distractions. Not that... uh, never mind.
2028 September Extra 5
Ivy: For a first job it wasn't bad, I managed to get transferable skills out of it that could help fill secretarial duties. As for writing, I'm in love with my hometown an hour away. I could recommend a whole new region of places to review!
Ayyla: That's wonderful! I figure I should mention we're exploring benefits like medical and salaried pay. Oh, hybrid work is a given. This office is a convenience more than anything else.
Ivy: I totally get it! You definitely seem like you could use a lot of space, I'll try to stay out of your way!
Ayyla: Ah, thank you? I don't need, I mean I guess my size requires some extra care around the office but I've never-
Darlene: Need I remind you about the copy machine, Ay?
Ayyla: Oh... Right.