MPL Ep 99 - High-Res Artwork + Discussion
Added 2022-04-09 01:30:00 +0000 UTCI've been holding my breath on this episode for two whole weeks! As I'm sure you guys have as well, lol. Hope y'all will like it! ALSO, we have a Secret Garden canon episode coming up very soon, so stay tuned for more 👁👄👁
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Super analyzed! I just love reading your posts!!
Aquarium_fish
2022-04-14 20:29:26 +0000 UTCBut of course! When you pointed that out I had to investigate! 🧐🔍
AEGAST
2022-04-14 05:02:45 +0000 UTCThank you for putting the time and effort in to discover that!! Mine are rejoicing with you! 👌🏻
JaxStarGazer
2022-04-13 22:14:29 +0000 UTC*tries to count how long it’s been since a dimple sighting * It’s been 84 years… Lmao! Episode 92 was the last time we were blessed with one! My ovaries are rejoicing again 🙌🏻
AEGAST
2022-04-13 21:45:17 +0000 UTC*Screams into a pillow* Because I can’t scream out loud without making the neighbours knocking on my door. But that’s what I want to do every time I think about this episode! Frustrating it’s taken me this many days to be able to sit down and write this. In the meantime it has made me smile every single time I have thought of it! And opening with Tora whistling and the whole mood just being super light and easy already was so welcome I can’t even begin to tell you! My husband remarks that when I’m in a mood - sometimes not even a visible one, just a bad day - that it affects everyone, i.e. he and our two girls. He says it lightly, but it holds a weight that we’re all connected so strongly that they pick up on my mood so easily. But it’s the same with this comic. I feel so enraptured and connected to the storytelling, that the mood Tora has been in for the last few episodes has really affected me too. So we be whistling now? HELL YES! I am all here wanting to know WHY we’re doing a tune and I was so happy to read we didn’t have to wait too long to find that out. “You’re in a good mood for someone who’s on his ladylove’s shitlist.” Pft pft, just Quincey reminding us he’s still in Poppy’s bad books, but maybe not at the top of the list now. Also rumpled Quincey is amazing! So is Tora just casually walking around in his boxers. I’m gonna be sad to see him wearing trousers again. WE GOT A DIMPLE! NOT A DRILL, WE HAVE A DIMPLE!! Oh that smirk made me giggle. When was the last time we saw it? I don’t even remember! But that twinkle in his eye is making me so happy! Be prepared for some gushing here apparently. I’m just so excited! I am howling at ‘dream’ Poppy talking to him. She’s so cute! I know it was her way of protecting herself the best she could, because that conversation was not easy and with how she’s been gaslit by jerki, it makes sense for her to be wary of opening up. So I applaud her for finding a way to communicate with him. “...because she’s still not talking to you, but she doesn’t want you to feel bad, either.” Snap, if this isn’t me bridging the gap because I hate when people feel bad because I want space after something has upset me. Fucking fixer personality. I’m still working on it! “But don’t take too long, please. It’s super creepy out there.” Bahaha, love that little addition! Oh yeah, Tora is wide awake now! And poor Quincey is getting so done with their UST! I don’t think that’ll help though Quincess. It’ll just add fuel to the fire with these two. Once will not be enough… There’s me howling yet again at Tora!! I appreciate and lap up ANY AND ALL moments where he gets scared or someone gets the drop on him. I like that he’s not in full blown hyper vigilant mode ALL the time and Poppy standing there lit up like the beacon she is for him, scaring his pants off - I wish - was hilarious! As someone who loves to cuss as much as Tora, I clapped at his profanity choice there. So Tora…are you really able to see things from the other side - or wherever they come from - thanks to your heritage with Ulaan, or are you just pulling Poppy’s chain? High key wants Tora to actually be tuned in to the supernatural because it would make me very happy. Just saying. HA! Fuckin’ Quincey trying to eavesdrop already, LOL. What’s the bet he’s already started that book of them…? WE HAVE HAND HOLDING!! Fuck, here comes the serious heart thumping. I CAN’T!! I feel like I’ve been starved of air or something. Suddenly I’m taking it all in, in big gasps and just staring at the panel of their hands burning a hole into my screen. I love them so much! Look at him on her level staring at the light. “Don’t go out…we need you!” Well shit, I’m no Patty with how amazing she is at looking into the symbolisms of this amazing story. But that one definitely didn’t go over my head either! They’re going to need all the light they can get to guide them through this dark patch, and like Joe said, “Remember kid. No matter how dark it gets inside, always remember to leave a light on…for yourself and for someone else to find ya in there…” Excuse me, just gonna go cry for a sec… OK, I’m back. So yeah…I saw that panel and I had the breath I just got back, ripped right out of me again. It was beautiful! Visually and emotionally. The landscaping at this place is gorgeous!!! I am a stars girl. D’uh with the name, but I can’t express how happy seeing the stars makes me. And seeing all this amazing detailing of his home and the night sky above them, I can’t help but take a deep breath and just soak it in. I freaking love the artwork of this story, Lily. <3 Ohh, the conversation they had, Poppy telling him that her trust with him broke into many little pieces…I felt that sucker punch as much as Tora clearly did, with how tense it seems he got. Though it has come as no surprise to hear her say it, and go big or go home. She’s got things she has got to get out, he was never going to like hearing what she had to say. But her reaching out to take his hand, asking if she can continue…it was only because she took his hand that I didn’t recoil at her asking if she could continue. How often has she been shut down in the past and too afraid to say how she felt? She knew what she said hurt him, and she’s still trying to find a connection and comfort for him, despite what she’s saying. Poppy has big feelings for this thug, she didn’t have to take his hand, but it’s obviously been upsetting her too to be silent with him. And maybe she needed that contact as much as Tora. So huge sighs of relief all around when he tucked his thumb over her fingers. And looked her in the eye encouraging her. YES TORA!!! My God, all the open communication between them in this chapter has been incredible!! We knew they’d talk eventually and I am a firm believer they are going to be so much stronger for this. But knowing it was coming and reading it….it’s even better!! Fuck, reading Poppy say she was afraid she’d lash out and say something she’d regret again, and theyd argue again - ouch!! That’s me. I know when it’s coming and I walk away before it gets to that point. And it takes a lot of will and awareness to walk before you make that regret. So I’m applauding her for being aware of this and acting accordingly. And being so honest and vulnerable with Tora about it. It’s not easy to face the parts of ourselves like that, but she's owning it. “Hey - ya need more space. S’okay. I get it.” *Claps wildly and loudly* Perceptive Tora strikes again! The weight that must get lifted when he tells her what she needs and deserves to hear, I can’t even imagine. Bahaha, Poppy calling him a chicken shit for giving her silent treatment for a week made me laugh! And his admission that she’s got more courage than him for talking to him sooner than he did. And let's face it, that was only because they had their joint birthday party. So I wonder how much longer he would have gone on with that at the time. But back to their conversation and I was so happy that he understood it and was honest with her too. The way he stood there with his hands behind his neck…damn his body language was screaming frustration at me! But I’m loving all of this honest talk. My chest doesn’t feel so tight anymore. ‘Smack!’ “ - pat on ya back for speakin’ ya mind and being a brave little trooper.” Tora if you hadn’t just nearly sent her face planting the grass with that ‘pat’ I hope she would have given you a little love tap to the nose again. Pft pft. Her face saving attempts never fail to make me smile! OR the blush to Tora as he leans in, making her all distracted and forget what the question was. I mean Poppy blushes, that's her thing and I love her for it. But when I see Tora with that glow, it’s a whole other level of OH MY GAW!! My quick thanks to Erdene too, because I’m too distracted by that blanket hitting the ground and Tora calling her ‘Pops’. And you know, the fact they’re making out again, I mean could he wrap himself around her any tighter? It’s delicious!!! Until Tora fucking cockblocks himself!! Tiger what are you doing?? She’s aroused, you’ve got your answer, don’t bloody ruin it! Even if I am HOWLING AGAIN at the sheer glow coming off Poppy that Tora bear hugs to him. I know I say it a lot, but the award for best balance between all things and comedy goes to you, Lilydusk! I am shaking with laughter at his response, fucking all of it! Adding this to my list of things to come back and reread when I need a laugh! Hold on, I know Tora cracked a joke about it being impossible she wasn’t attracted to him, but I’ve just realised how much he genuinely worried if she WAS attracted to him. Further proof this man is so far gone down the love trail. And I guess he’s so used to women throwing themselves at him that Poppy being reserved has been a shock. But it definitely feels like it hit harder than that. Picking my slightly slacked jaw back up now. “Because I miss ya.” he says with a blush. Oh Tora, tiger, buddy. Lot to be said between the lines there. You’re all but telling her you’ve caught major feels here and you’re scared of getting hurt. Which is legit. But ease up on me OK? I’ve just come back from some intense silent treatment and your make up/cockblocking moment. I don’t know if my heart can take your squishy vulnerabilities too. I mean shit, look at Poppy’s expression and her heart hammering! “Ya smile, ya voice, ya hair, everythin’.” Annnnnd I’m gone. I’m toast. And Poppy is too, after that admission she’s not freaking out and pushing him away. THIS HAS BEEN A LOT! Zero complaints because I’ve loved every visually stunning part of this episode and you can tell you enjoyed working on it too, Lily! I feel so much lighter; so I’m going to take this happiness and keep it for as long as I can before some arsehole tries to take it from me. I LOVE IT! Thank you forever, Lily!
JaxStarGazer
2022-04-13 20:45:37 +0000 UTCNot me at 1:45 in the morning finding the high res panels uploaded 🥴 who needs sleep anyways?
AEGAST
2022-04-11 08:47:32 +0000 UTC
