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I saw that some of you are wanting to know Cordy's pronouns, so I thought I'd clarify - Cordy is a woman, physically, but you can call her a man, a woman, whatever, she doesn't care. To me, she's a she/her, just for ease of reference . If anyone is interested, my inspiration for Cordy comes from Rain Dove, an absolutely drop-dead gorgeous and inspirational gender-nonconforming model. Hope this clears things up for y'all ❤️❤️The BDE is strong with Cordy <3 Have any thoughts, opinions or theories on this episode? Any burning, or non-spoiler questions you’d like to ask? Leave them down in the comments below. Let's discuss! <33  

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memomamumimi

My first thought: she looks tasty 😅 don't judge me..

Jorgie G.

HOLY HOT POCKET!!! HE'S A SNACK 😋😋😋

Jaki

THAT ENDING SHOULD BE ILLEGAL 😭😍

Caslpk

My holler of frustration at the very end panel was heard round the world just now 😂

Emma Lou

Had to Google BDE... Wasn't shocked

Liz Z.

The ending...dear god and all the good vibes of the universe PLEASE LET IT BE TORA BEHIND HER. PLEASE.

Caslpk

Ok but Gill can fuck right off into the sun. Bad vibes.

Shay

Girl you just keep drawing those eye candy boys ❤️

Emma Lou

As much as I want you to have a break and rest and recuperate Lily, I just need to know IS IT TORA BEHIND HER? cos... I think I'll bite my nails off waiting 2 weeks 😂😂😂 ❤️❤️

Kaitlyn Mallare

Can I just say that I got my co-worker hooked on the webtoon and on bad workdays (like today) it's the one thing that makes us both feel better ?! It's how we get through the week 😂 we just adore the story and the character development

EmeryDiLoncrete

Omg I'm afraid of Gil 😱 that was creepy!!!!

A

Quincy is clearly THAT friend 🤣🤣

Talisha

I smell a double date. Can you feel the live all throughout the night

Brianna Kern

Is Cordy a fuckboy? Or is there just a lot of history with Quincey blowing him off or something? He was a little harsh in the bedroom scene it seems like.

Lilydusk

Did nobody see Cordelia's boobies. I'm just sayin'. 👀😂

Veronica

First thought was fire genasi and second thought was ooooohhhh he gonna fuck shit uuuuupppp

Maddie O.

My gut says it’s daddy Balthuman.

Liz Z.

Can I also just say I'll lose all my hair if the next episode doesn't begin with Tora leaning down to Poppy's ear and saying "long time no see sweetheart".

CoCoPuff_BB

I love how Quincey works!!! Haha got Tora to bring his ass

Heather Babb

OH MY GAAAAAWWDDDDD. Quincey is such a lil sneaky sneak! It makes me think of the “don’t be suspicious” tik tok 😂

Pamela Vadell

Beautiful smile , I like the colors....good job😊😊😊😊

Joanny P.Bouchard

Two things....I love you, deeply lilydusk! And ...oh god the wait 😬

Alessandra

Dude, that totally was a test from Gil. He has the notebook. And oooooh Sugarplum is one HOT tamale. Fingers crossed that’s Tora standing behind Poppy! I can’t wait to see them together again 🥰

Kiara Brown

now I have to wait two weeks😞

Emily Basso

I can't do my normal analysis yet. I'm too excited over Cordelia!!! And that fact that she's got her sexy ass hand on Poppy's back and Tora is going to have NONE OF IT. GIVE ME THE DRAMA. ALL THE TEA. I'm in love love love love love.

ObstinateHeadstrongGirl

I read it in like 5 seconds and I have nothing to say right now except OOOOOMMMGGGGG!!!! Enjoy your break but also I can’t believe this is a two week cliffhanger!!! More coherent thoughts to follow...

lilkingtrashmouth

QUINCEY THAT SNEAKY BITCH, HE HAD TO HAVE BROUGHT TORA ALONG

Beat.space.nine

I don't trust gil at all. Like he's super suspicious. Quincy is such a sneaky instigator. I LOVE IT. But Lily, why you gotta leave me hanging. Let me see Daddy Tora please.

A. Paz Díaz

God please let it be Tora. Ps. Who is Cordelia I’m so confused

Kendra Lamkin

Lily!! You amazing talented story teller!!! I love you!!

Black_Rain

Wait... is cordelia a guy or a gal?

Shprinze

Lilydusk Why?? I going to die, because now I’m going to wait 2 weeks?? OMG you’re the most amazing writer!!

lilkingtrashmouth

also, if Gil’s trynna pull some bullshit & like already has the notebook or something i’m gonna metaphorically beat his ass

Laura

First read, my fingers are itching... 1 Is that invisible ink in that notebook? The airplane page that she kept seems to belong to the same notebook...it seems plausible. 2. The final guest- please let it be Tora... just as I was relieved that the suspense was over. It’s karma for laughing inwardly about the fact that the nonFP readers are about to go through the we know what )

Izzy Meraz

Ah i can’t take it hahaha I hope it’s Tora tbh ahhhhhhhh a double date 😭 😭

Lacey Blankenship

Are we supposed to know who Cordelia is? It seems like maybe they almost ran into Poppy on their bike? But it wasn't shown. 🤔

Veeda Alahari

This is one of the most intense cliffhangers ever I’m so gonna cry

Chelsea Fleites

I screamed at the top of my lungs I hope and bet it’s tora

Allie Kelly

Omg omg omg omg we have to wait two weeks! I can’t, Lily you brilliant EVIL genius! Ok that’s out of my system now. Lily take care of yourself enjoy your break and know your fans are her waiting with baited breath for the next episode!

Chelsea Fleites

Ngl gil was tooo.... how do I put this, I feel like he is part of another gang and the way he looked at poppy was a no no

Mykala Kearney

I see the boobies cordy! Lord have mercy. Hot as helllll

AKstargazer

That was the ILLEGALEST cliffhanger EVER. Plus we’ll have to wait 2 weeks! We love you lily and please feel better and take care of your health. 💕

Amanda

Gil you’re still a creep in my books, I don’t trust you. Who is “Sugarplum” and are we supposed to know him? Also IT BETTER BE TORA!!!! Quincey knows his friend is missing Poppy and it would totally be in his character to set all this up haha

EmeryDiLoncrete

Nooooo Lily!!!!! Why you do this girl????? That cliffhanger!!!!! Quincey's boxers shift colors and patterns lol! Btw Poppy looks fabulous!!!! She's so darn beautiful and cute! My baby girl on tears 🥺 I want to hug her and reassure her everything will be alright 🤗

Annie

What are Cordy’s preferred pronouns? Just wanted to ask and make sure.

Amanda

Hope you enjoy your break next week Lily 🙂

Bly

Okay....*slowly inhales and exhales* 2 weeks...I got this. I GOT THIS!! Come ooooooon Quincey!! Don't fail me now!!

Lee4992

Reunited and it feels so good!

VinaSmiles

Enter squidward voice “oh no he’s hot” I love sugar plum already. I’m hoping that’s Tora making his grand appearance. Poppy looks amazing! Gil is related to starch 💯. How big of a influence does Vincent have? How come if he’s such a powerful figure care about what others perceive him. I love this story and you’re doing amazing lily.

razabbm1982

Sooooo he is hawttttttttt

Sara Bellomy

I’m in love at first sight. Help me

Harveybirdman

So, I feel like quincey has figured tora out and has set this whole thing up to watch tora squirm and invited cordelia to watch with him.

Lola

Hi! :) You know why we’re here. THIS WEEK I am on my period and just happy that I made it this far without dying so this will be BRIEF. I don’t trust the chin hairs on that Gil. Just sayin’. “I don’t own any black notebooks” ♥️ Girl I feel you. Suspicious Gil is suspicious. Ok wait what. One moment I’m like “aww, same paper plane” and then dad?! I don’t think my period is helping, but damn. Oh. Oh. No. “Mom’s already left us” 😔 No. I’m just not emotionally available to process the information on Poppy’s loss and how Tora’s decision is affecting her more than she’s letting on and thus throwing herself at work. That has Wait Bekcnflfkkg Quincey. Honey. Damn. Pecs Bíceps Torso Tattoo Thighs ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) But Cordelia is an Amazon if I ever saw one. Can I be her? Please? IS THIS A SURPRISE DOUBLE BLIND DATE OF SORTS? AAAAAAAAA YAAAASSSSSS I NEEEEEED Don’t mind me. I’ll just be here dying to see what happens next week. Is Tora going to be jelly of Cordelia? I Frigging HOPE SO BYE

Isidra Guerrero

Lily 💕 Bravo!! This is exactly how I wanted it to end 🤗 lol (typing this and trying to stay sane) with so much suspense!! Quincey is my kinda vive! Sneaky so you can make ur friend happy! You definitely deserve some time off, so please enjoy! Can’t wait for the next chapter 🥰

Vanessa G

Quincy is that friend for sure. Lol. Totally set up a double date!

Em Fre

Who else is half expecting Tora to be bummed, thinking Poppy showed up lookin all cute to see someone else?

Nordorr

Dear Lily, who hurt you to leave us on a cliffhanger like that? 😂😂😂

UghGabi

Question...have we met them before?

Sammi

I honestly love this. You keep giving me more reasons to love Quincy and I love Cordy they seem so cool and basically is another version of Tora. Cinnamon rolls who cuddle up with the rough looking but sweet Teddy Bears. I’m a stan.

Soosie

Cordelia is such a hottie! Loving that skin tone. Quincey 💯💯💯 Can't wait to find out more about who Cordy is! And omgsh I'm really hoping that's Tora behind Poppy!!!!! I love her outfits... Her make up, skin, hair are all glowing, just in time for Tora to see 💃😍 (if it is Tora!) Ahh!!!! I wonder if Gil has the actual notebook everyone has been looking for, but brought a blank one just to see who would claim that the black notebook belongs to them 🤔🙈 and was waiting for Poppy to respond since he found it on her desk?? Can't wait for the next episode in two weeks! Have a wonderful and restful break for some personal+hubby time, Lily! Hope you feel all better soon 💖💪🏻💆🏻‍♀️

Natalia

Lily!!! That was an ILLEGAL cliffhanger!! Don't get me wrong now...I absolutely loved this episode, and I swear on everything that is made of gold and holy, if that isn't Tora behind her, lol, but really that was such an awesome episode to pause on, and so much "sitting on the edge" moments here, just ahhh! Is Cordelia trans? Are they meeting up for Toras birthday like Quincey discussed with Gyu about Poppy? Is Cordelia, Tora, and Poppy the love triangle? If that's Tora behind her, will we see any jealousy from him seeing Cordelia touching Poppys lower back or because of them knowing each other already? Was that a fake notebook for Gil to test their reactions? Or does Gil already know about the notebook and was hoping one of them had it? Is Gil in kahoots with the BCO? Is Gil related to someone in a family type way to any of the known characters already? Omggggg so many questions, I'm dying of emotional overload here 😭😭😭😱😱😱😵😵😵

SOPHIA A

Quincey seems like a shit stirer. My guess is he didn't "invite" Tora as a dinner guest. I think he invited another man to set Poppy up with but he brought Tora along as his body guard to make him jelly.

Emma Lou

My question is how did this manage to persuade Cordelia to stay and go out with Quincey if she was so eager to get away, is this a plan put together by Quincey to get 1up on Tora...has Quincey done this so he can enjoy watching Tora (if it is Tora behind Poppy) squirm? Does Cordelia intimidate Tora? Is that why she was invited? The conversation Quincey and cordelia had in the bedroom seemed a bit cold, but she's happy to go have a meal and drinks with another random girl & possibly Tora... Makes me think Cordelia is there for some other reason.. Also I was rereading episode 39 and Poppy's mum looks suspicious in the photo with her dad...

Asia

I just want to talk about how messy Quincey is lmaao. Tora's bday is coming up and he figured that those "cutsie" pictures were hinting at Poppy. How thoughtful of Quincey lol. I can totally see him inviting Coredlia to watch the charade with him, Quincey Style. LOL! I CANNOT wait to see Poppy's face and Tora's when they see each other, face to face. (I hope it's Tora---the stance in the scene matches the way Tora stands. I'd also like to add that the cliffhanger was a federal offense...just saying :)Get well Lily! xoxo

Noodle Bear

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭so I’m just gonna re-read everything for like the 100th time till you get back lily. I’m trying to hang on to the edge of this cliff I just walked off of 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Leslie

Oh you SPOIL US Lily with all the hints you’re dropping and now I’ve gotta wait TWO WHOLE WEEKS for these new juicy plot morsels to cook? UGH. Quick analysis and the I gotta paaaaaack and go back to learning music because I 🎶finally have a gig🎶 AHEM Gil is still fishier than the dumpster behind a bad sushi restaurant in July. Also is he crushing on Poppy??? Unclear. I’m going to go back and microanalyze all the tiny beats Lily hides, but later, because I am pressed for time. Ok pero like why is the notebook on the floor and why is it blank. Is it THE notebook? Is it a DIFFERENT but ALSO important notebook? Is it invisible ink? Did Poppy or someone take the pages? Did Gil take the pages and wants to sniff out who touched the book last?? I know Lily did not spend 17 hours drawing a bunch of textless panels of Gil creeping for NO GOOD REASON. Also, right before Gil tosses the notebook into the table, there are lines indicating he noticed or was surprised by something on the book. WHATS UP WITH THAT? Also the camera angle switch from black notebook to Poppy’s floral stuff is giving me the willies. We are spending SO MUCH camera time looking at piles of paper and notebooks in this scene. I am positive there is some detail that’s going to be incredibly obvious but I 👏🏼am👏🏼missing👏🏼it👏🏼. (Literally skipping the part where Poppy loses all the people she’s ever loved and is seeing it repeated now with Tora’s departure because NOPE) YES Poppy I see you playing the “poor innocent Poppy” card with an “excuse” lined up, you clever woman. Also BABY THUG BABY THUG Now all we need is for “Quincess Diaries” to be uttered out loud, canonically, and I can die happy. Yeah ok who wants to bet large quantities of money that Quince is playing matchmaker? No one laughs “muehehe” unless they’re up to troll good. Quincey Double Balthuman Crest: confirmed. Significance: unclear. (Wow Quincey has GORGEOUS eyes) Lily, I GASPED when I saw Poppy. That SHIRT. She’s wearing her namesake and she 👏🏼looks👏🏼so👏🏼good👏🏼I👏🏼cannot👏🏼 Hot damn Cordelia is a fine specimen also I mean my goooodness. We love that slinky, silky confidence. Only the best for our cinnamon roll baby thug, amirite y’all? But also Cordelia can put me on her bike and take me for a ride any. Day. Of. The. Week. Excuse. Me. I. Need. A. Cold. Shower. Now. Lord. “Final Guest”? Oh Poppy you KNOW your stomach just dropped down to your ankles, don’t try to hide it - that sweat bead gives it all away. You are so scared and so hopeful that it’s gonna be Tora you literally don’t know what to think and NEITHER DO I Ok y’all I gotta go pack and learn music that refuses to stick to my brain; I will reconvene later for tinfoil shenanigans and thirsting because THERE ARE A LOT OF REALLY PRETTY HUMANS IN THIS EPISODE WOW Except Gil

Stacy Eldreth

Its a double date💘💘💘💘❤❤❤😲😲😲😱😱 I can't handle this!!!!!! My marbles are gone... no where to be found. Lily how could you leave me for two weeks with this build up? I can't handle it and will wait with baited breath. Did Tora know that Poppy was going to be there or was he suprised? Ahhhhhhh. I hope you have a restful week next week Lily and that you are amazing at story telling and art.

Ann Om

This really touched my feels 💖 I’m tall, broad, and buff. If I wear heels I’m about 6’1, standing next to my 5’5 boyfriend. He’s literally my hamster 🐹 I can’t fit into his clothes at all lol I know we get a lot of looks, and some people have no shame in asking. (Which I’m totally fine with lol I’m just thicc af and intimidating). It’s amazing to see anything like this portrayed in a story. Makes my heart happy 💖

EmeryDiLoncrete

I only know of one man who can tower Poppy like that with that famous cross arm stance and that's my daddy Tora.

Cynthia Gauthier

anybody else screened the s**t out of that background to see if we could see someone at the back ? The only thing I got is in the steps, there a single dot, like a red ish cigarette dot of someone smoking in the stairs ?

Jorgie G.

Sooo, now I'm thinking that Cordie is transgender because of her build ans Quincy's limp wrist handshake. And I'm FacePalming myself because I know plenty of trans women. Plus Q doesn't strike me as a top. (FLAME ON) Just saw the post above...😊

Carissa Stration

I keep telling myself that I can survive the next 14 days🤣❤️

Wolfgirl

I don't think that's Tora. The skin tone, the clothing, and the body shape, none of it matches. Someone else above mentioned the possibility of Quincey setting Poppy up with someone else, with Tora as the bodyguard. I think that may be closer to the truth.

Maja Guduras-Tyler

Uhmmm, am I missing it completely??!! A lot of you seem to think that Cordelia is a female and or transgender! My first reaction was a gay man...where do you see the other???

Julia G

Gil is officially a creep. I’m super curious/confused by Cordelia. Looks like there’s boobs but the hands and face strike me as very masculine. Seems pretty perfect for Quincey though, possibly more distant than he would like. 99.9% sure that’s Tora behind her but I’m going to be super suspicious of Quincey’s intentions if it’s not Tora. Seems like Tora’s go-to annoyed stance-the arms crossed over his chest. I can’t wait to see what Quincey actually told him about the dinner plans. I doubt he’d just agree to a double date so soon after saying goodbye to Poppy and I don’t think Quincey would have told him it was going to be Poppy either. Two weeks from now, things are gonna get interesting. Bet Tora drives Poppy home again 😏

Paula D

Cordelia is beautiful! I love the contrast of hair and eyes!

Allison Bell

Pure evil!! Gonna keep us in suspense for 2 weeks 😢 LOL killing me!

Kayla

One why is Cordelia so gorgeous?! And two PLEASE let that be Tora angry at Quincey for butting in😭😂

Elle Jovellana

Let it be Tora! Let it be Tora! Let it be Tora.... pleeeeaaaaasssseeeee! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

rubia1213 .

Im lost. I thought there was no episode today.

Liga Z

How dare Gil test our Poppy about the notebook! *angry hamster face* Now Im sure he is involved in shady business, but just the question remains - which clan?! Quincess, our darling, how many parts there are in your plan? Whats the end goal - just an innocent little double date, perhaps an orgy or just a happy ever after for everyone??? Care to share with your thirsty angels here? *flatters eyelids* I just hope, if this is a double date with Tora, that the Tiger goes easy on your punishment afterwards for ruining his own plan. *evil cackling whilst stroking Ernest like a Bond villain*

ceedae

Cordie looks a lot like Tora....

noonanoonayay

I feel old for asking but what does BDE stand for? And now that you've given us a taste of Quincey's love life, can we possibly see more of Quincey and Cordy in potential NSFW art? 👀👀👀 I love everything about Poppy in this episode. Then again when do I NOT find things to love about her in each episode? 😂 But it didn't strike me til reading her thoughts that Tora is now deemed another special person in her life she has to accept that she's lost and breaks my heart. To already be prepared to detach from a person you didn't know you didn't want to detach to until you realize they're not a part of you. We'll just have to wait patiently who that tall strong man is behind her back that Quincey knows she will find comfortable 🤭 And if it is who we think it is, she dressed up PERFECTLY for the occasion! Not only is her personality amazing, but her outfits from her day at home clothes to out at night are what I wish I can wear IRL ❤️ I feel dumb for not asking from last week's episode, but what was Gil looking at up close from Poppy's stack of notebooks? They looked completely plain and I don't remember if maybe she wrote down something important in one of them. Unless he was looking for the brown notebook but didn't know what it quite looked like. I am eager to read whoever analyzed why Gil asked the group who's black blank notebook he was holding. I can't tell if Gil has individual ulterior motives apart from the other motives he has tied to whoever he's working with, but he better not hurt her 🥺 As for Poppy and Cordelia, I hope we can see her geek out more on motorcycle talk 😍 I think that's the questions/comments I have for now! Thank you Lily and enjoy your well deserved break next week! 💙💙💙

Blueberry

Poppy’s a hot scooter chick 🛵

KIMBERLY CRETIN

I'm going to pray so hard to god this next 14 days, PLEASE GOD! PLEASE! LET IT BE TORA! PLEASE!!! 🙏🏼🙇🏼‍♀️ I already love Quincey so much as a character, but if he's doing what I think he's doing, I'm going to set up an altar for being such a smart and charming human being 😍 Lily, take care of yourself and rest as much as you can, you are a fundamental part of our lives or, at least, a fundamental part of my life, and I'm quite sure that the vast majority here agrees with me, thank you very much for each episode, the work is amazing 🤯❤️ I love you ❤️ !!!

Anya

oh my gosh! I sooo freakin excited! hahahah Lily, we have to wait 2 weeks. ☺ for Tora! nooooo

Kassandra Nichole

OMG that cliff hanger...you got us good girl. :D I hope you and your family have a wonderful week off and take the time to enjoy....and may your brain be overflooded with NSFW Tora/Poppy ideas hehehe. (mostly kidding). You remember that sensation when you were a kid and your favorite TV show came on Tuesday (or whatever) night? That's what you and Poppyland are for me. :D My favorite Friday Night treat! Be safe and looking forward to your return!

Christine

I want it to be Tora so bad but I am to scared to get my hopes up.

Mariana Mahe

Maybe Cordelia is transgender... or a androgynous girl... But I used to believe Quincey was gay... maybe he is pan... Anyway Gil was testing Poppy... to see her reactions... He definitely has the notebook (or the pages with notes). That's fact. I don't think is impossible that Poppy had read the book and are pretending not know anything... She didn't saw Tora after the accident so she doesn't connect him to the notebook... but I'm not sure. I just feel that Poppy is not a naive innocent small town girl. She is smart... and have a strong sense of self preservation... I know her attitudes can be impulsive sometimes but she is always analyzing the problems... and sometimes diced to take the risk... Quincey is probably celebrating Tora's anniversary and the gift is Poppy... And I believe Quincey may get close to Poppy because she knows Cordelia... and he will probably works with Goldfish... I just hope Tora and Poppy decide to "have one night together " when he took her home... but it is only my desire talking...

Darla (Tora’s THOT)

WHAT IN THE ACTUAL FUCKS!?!? X 100 this EP GIL- my dude, you fucking weird, gtfo stop waiting for poppy… Paper Plane: poppy, you are so sprung! Touching those crease lines cause TORA touched and made those crease lines with his sexy hands!!! You totally miss him babe! “When something nice comes into your life you never want it to end.” Babe, he’s coming ok! HES COMING! Poppy’s Dad: TOTALLY CRYING! I felt that abandonment! It ripped my heart out! Mom left and now him!? I need to hug her! She has to be so strong as she has to come to terms with being left behind all the time. That’s why she’s so independent and HAS to take care of herself! Babe- you won’t be alone for long!! You have Tora & MEHHHHH!!! HUGGSSSSSS QUINCEY: OK W T F!!!!!! Alright breathe……… I’ll get to it………. he has abandonment issues as well… I FEEL THAT IN MY SOUL. His desperation to keep sugar plum around 😭😭😭 jeezus, Quincy you are a king, my love, you don’t need to beg anybody to stay if they don’t want to!! You deserve LOVE! Poppy Red lips: 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋 I see you girl….. 😉😉😉 LEOPARD QUINCEY: I LOVE IT!!! I live for it!!!! Sugar plum: *MY LIVE REACT* - scroll scroll, ooooooooOooOooo whose this DA—— HUH!?!?!?!? BREASTS!?!?!?!? HOL UP!!!!!!!!! SCROLLS FURIOUSLY TO BED PANEL…. WHAT THE FLYING FUCKS!?!?!?!? Ok cordelia- she fucking hot 🥵 I cannot help but feel INTRIGUED! Oh and Poppy- YOU RIDE!?!?!? (A scooter 🛵) LMFAOOOOOOOO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I LOVE YOU GIRL!!!! FINAL GUEST: AHHHHHHHHHHH DADDY!?!!!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Baby I SEE THOSE CROSSED ARMS!!!!!! Ok- I have come to terms with QUINCEY, he can love and fuck anybody he wants, don’t matter what’s in between some legs, ’m here for it ALWAYS!!!!

Ptk1lls

When Gil was giving those creepy eyes he reminded me of someone, Sarge. They have the same hair and eyes, they have to be related 😬 which means he’s in the gang and now Poppy is in trouble. Not to mention couple chapters back when that guy said he heard Tora was having girl problems. It really makes me believe now that it was about Poppy, and someone already knows and has tipped off. Plus Gil is always rifling through Poppy’s things when she’s not around. 😲

Maja Guduras-Tyler

Love how wide eyed Poppy is at the end...she knows that it’s Tora behind her...she knows that he is Quincey’s bodyguard and will be where Quincy is!

Tina Olavarria

Can I just say that I LOVED this episode so much happened and OMG Cordelia is such an intriguing character!!!!! I need more of her 😩😩😩😩😆😆😊😊😊

EmeryDiLoncrete

Gil has a meeting with who???? Why the rush to go back for his stuff? And his attention was only on Poppy when Jacob was talking to him. Gil wants to know how that notebook ended in Poppy's desk.

Cristal Mendoza

Does anyone know what novels Lily reads?

Christina Agan

-eyes Cordy suspiciously- “I like you......I don’t trust you. But I like you.” I’m guessing Cordy is non-binary? Oh goodness so many questions about this new character. I am excited. Just going to reread a bit more to catch anything I missed.

Mariana Mahe

Now, after read several comments a really crazy idea cross my mind... And if Gil is actually Poppy brother (or friend)... And he keeps a close eye on her to inform her mother... because he looks really suspicious but with a strange look... bad guy look... obviously he has the notebook... but maybe he got the notebook because he is always observing her. And maybe he is concerned about her... because he knows about the Clan wars that is about start... I know... It is a crazy idea... but... anyway... I don't believe her mother abandoned Poppy and her father for nothing... and if she is alive she probably loved Poppy a lot. And Poppy just move to the big city, has no experience and probably don't have a huge curriculum... she looks younger than the other guys... maybe she got the job because Gil knew her mother... and he is spying her... End of the most crazy theory placed here.

Cristal Mendoza

Next update I’m going to spend my coins like crazy I need to see tora 😭😭

Dani

That is Tora standing behind our girl, just look at the posture and that hand!!! I am soooo happy Quincy is hooking this up as a possible birthday gift for Tora. The way he has his date there makes it look like a group of friends instead of a double date💞💞💞 Also Gil needs to stop his madness, he is about to cause his own face to be ripped off of he doesn't stop!!! Poppy deserves this love just as much as Tora and hopefully she gets to working with Quincy causing more time with her and our boo Tora!!! Tora is going to pick up on Gil if he hasn't already.. Ya'll know he be investigating things concerning her and thst includes her workplace. If he hasn't investigated her workplace and folks working there already, he will. Lily,, praying for you to feel better and thank you for still managing to get this episode up. Enjoy your break darlin!!!

Kim Graff

I’m confused when did Poppy meet Cordy? I got the vibe Cordy was a femme something but I had to come to the comments to see Lily confirm Cordy has boobs. Cordy still is throwing me some queer vibes which I love makes me think Cordy might be nonbinary or somethin

kluebcke

I just want to say, thank you for this. Between this and the last episode, my brain is whirring like mad, and thank you so much for getting me out of my stuck AF writer's block via distraction. Also, anyone else getting Splash (1984) vibes off of Tora? That just hit me, so I'm sure I'm realllllllllll late to that party!

Michelle

Ok but that ending and then no episode next weekend?!? You’re killing me!!! But also OMG!!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁

Kae

Just as I wonder how my heart will go on without my favorite ship, you find a way to make me fall in love with something new every time. You are a gifted storyteller, Lily. There was so much energy in this episode it actually made me uncomfortable both in good and bad ways. I was withholding judgment on Gil but this one sealed it for me. Creep Level: ADVANCED I think he already found the notebook on Poppy’s desk previously. He bought in this identical blank notebook was a test of her reaction. He has no intention of returning the actual notebook. He kept waiting for her to panic but since she’s never seen it before he couldn't get a read on her. Whether Gil understands what’s in it or not remains to be seen. Maybe he’s involved in the mafia or more likely he’s just looking for a salacious story to sell and keep his business afloat. Either way Poppy is in the eye of the storm and has no idea. Poppy thinking about her dad and how good people always leave was heartbreaking. I also noticed her verbiage and tone change slightly each time she thinks over the decision about Tora. She seems resolved and in agreement with his decision at first. His affiliations are too dangerous and “this is best for both of us.” Now her saying “if this is what Tora wants I’ll respect his decision” feels almost like she’s faltering. And I’m screaming at my phone because this is in no way, shape, or form what Tora wants! He doesn’t see another option. Quincey looks like he didn’t just follow Tora to Regina’s Peak. He follows him to the gym too. He is absolutely lickable. Geeezz 🥴 Now why two crests?🤔 Lily is the master of surprise so one can never be sure but given that Quincey seemed pretty pleased with his “master plan”, I’m going on the assumption that it’s Tora standing behind her and I’m fucking dying inside ☺️😖🥰🤪 And talk about a surprise guest... HELLO CORDELIA!!!! I’m also uncomfortable with just how much I’m gushing over these characters. Poppy is literally engulfed in BDE in the last panel 🤤

Christina Agan

Also, are there panels missing? How does Cordy know Poppy? I feel like it a missing? Or is that on purpose?

ᴄʜᴀꜱɪᴛʏ

Is this a he? I kind of was thinking idk because it looks like he got SEXY TATAS!?

Didier Arias

A NONBINARY CHARACTER PERHAPS?! They’re very sexy owo

H Pham

Have a wonderful break, you deserve it!!!! You are such a wonderful storyteller. First of all, Gil why the hell are you such a creeper?! Secondly, I’m so excited to see how this little double date goes (this better be Tora standing behind her and it better be a double date for his birthday! But I also know whatever you write is going to be frickin amazing and you’re a God!) Also, part of me can’t wait to see Poppy get in the middle of all this and get like kidnapped or something and BB Tora comes to save the day!!!! Excuse me while I go reread the entirety of this story for the twelfth time (legit).

Schkaka

Quincy the match maker! And his girl cordelia...she is a total amazon. Poppy even thinks she sexy on her beast of a bike😉

Mimi Mesa

Do you have a process with naming your characters?

Rachel B.

1. Gil is sketch 2. I don't know how I feel about Quincy's play thing. 3. Poppy better work!! I love it!! 4. That cliffhanger.. and it better be Tora standing behind her or I'm calling the law! 🤣🤣🤣 Although, knowing Quincy's romantic ass, it most likely is. Lolol. If it is Tora, how is he going to act seeing her again and dressed to kill? I guess I'll find out in 2 weeks!

Arty_Pants

All this confusion over Cordelia’s breasticles has me in stitches. 😂 I think we’re all as intrigued as Quincy. Also really enjoying yet another one of Quincey’s pet names “Sugarplum”. Is it just me or is everyone especially hot this episode including what I really hope is Tora’s arm and torso?

Janoha Novella

Tora and Poppy officially said their goodbyes, but Quincey is all like, "Naw, I'm cancelling that."

mabarigroomer88

Very curious about this Cordelia character. He/she looks very androgynous and for some reason I feel. like the boots might be reference to one of Quincy’s romance novels or Cordy is a definite influence on the stories.

Roxanne Ferland

And now we wait 2 weeks on that cliffhanger 😭😭😭😭! I guess I need to find other things to do next Friday night when the the kids are asleep 😂😂😂 Lily I wish you a very peaceful break❤️ but please it need to be Tora behind poppy or my heart can’t take it 😂😂😂

Melificent

Lily girl you really got us scratching our heads over here love love love the possible inclusion of a gender fluid, bi-nary character who looks to be the definition of Androgyny...but fr I can't wait 2 weeks.... What's their gender? purrty please

Matcha_Cakes

The non-binary representation 💕

St82TheBack

I don’t think I’ve stared at tips of fingers more intensely in my life!!

Nordorr

I've been not so patiently waiting for more Quincey and now that we have him, I'm afraid Tora's going going to kill him for meddling.

Ms Millennial Pink

"A pirate with soft hands?" That's Cordelia's gender right there 😅 🙃

Ms Millennial Pink

Also: so both Poppy and Quincess like tall dark gorgeous people who drive like a-holes and have top BDE? Lots in common

Kat

Is Cordelia genderfluid?

RainBird

*Alright everybody get your tinfoil hats!* So huge shot in the dark here but I don’t believe in coincidences. I noticed that Gil had a sly, creepy ass look on his face; ( who didn’t?) half open, lifeless stare. Eerily similar to the one on Scharch’s face when Shing Ma (...?) is talking to Claude in Club Miracle about how Scharch lives for the crunching of bones and the stench of blood. Gill also slightly looks like Scharch. Light eyes, lighter brown hair. Similar build. I thought that immediately after I saw him creeping on Poppy. (Again could be a coincidence, but like I said before. I don’t believe in those. We’ll see if I’m wrong in a fortnight....or longer 🥴) BUT WHAT IF.... (Stay with me, writing this out of my head is hard 🙈) So Gil. Like a fish. Fish have gills. He owns Giant Goldfish Publishing. And correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t Scharch pronounced Shark? Y’all picking up what I’m putting down? Maybe they brothers. Maybe they ain’t. Maybe they work together, maybe they in rival clans. Idk. It’s fishy. LITERALLY FISHY! 🐠 🐠🐠

romanycreams

Tora’s laugh: pfft pfft Poppy’s laugh: pfft hee hee Quincey’s laugh: mue hehe 🤣🤣🤣 I love it Also, I just realized, is this the first MPL episode without Tora’s handsome face? 😱

Lady Eruname

Tora’s flower tattoos on the left side (heart side...) of his upper body - are those poppies?

Shay

For real though that was a roller coaster ride...I legit was laying in bed and then all of a sudden fist pumped several times when Quincey said “sugar plum” is here too. My husband was like 👀....and then it was that Cordelia person...and then I was sad. And the Quincey said then “final guest” and then I was like omg yaaaas!!!! Tora!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏 don’t play with my heart and not be Tora in 2 weeks please 😩❤️ P.S. Quincey is so cute and the bestest bff ever for setting this up if that’s Tora! Totally the best man at their wedding! And and Gil was super weird and sketchy this episode 👀

LouCas27

Christ! 🙏 Maybe Lily should also file MPL under “thriller” because — swear to God — I was sweating bullets in the first half when Gil tried to get a reaction out of Poppy on the black notebook. ☠ Which raises the question: does he have it? And who is he meeting? 😱I guess we’ll find out soon enough. While I am legit relieved that Poppy has zero knowledge about it, I am not sure if that’s enough to keep her out of trouble. 😰😰😰 Speaking of trouble, the sexy baby thug is about to cause one.😇 Bless you Lily for giving us a shirtless AND pants-less Quincey🔥😍🔥, and we are more than happy to admire his assets; he’s definitely giving his bodyguard a run for his money. 😜 Also, hello Cordelia! 😘 Lily gave us enough to think she was a he. 🤫 But then surprise! BEWBS. 😳🤭 Whatever the bella likes to call herself, she is FINE AF. 🔥🙌🏼 It’s sweet that our little hamster is reflecting on Tora’s sudden goodbye. 😭 We know the tiger is smitten, but it's nice to see Poppy’s POV on their relationship and how his absence is affecting her. 🐯🐹 Poppy’s mature enough to understand and accept the situation, but it seems the universe has other ideas 🤩😎 Which brings us to dinner! 😬 Loving Poppy’s style by the way, she can be sophisticated when she wants to! 💕 If Tora is indeed the mystery guest 🤞🤞🤞, then he’s in for a treat. Though the crossed arms suggests he isn't too pleased. Either because of Quincey’s shenanigans or Cordelia’s invitation for a bike ride. 😏😏😏 Would not be surprised if Quincey encouraged Cordelia to flirt, if only to get Tora flustered 😤 and make👏 his👏 damn👏move👏! This episode was a treat, though we’re missing 1/3 of the Q’s angels! 😜 Wow, is this the first bar that Gyu is NOT working at? 🤔 Does he only work in establishments under Balthuman influence? 🤔 Or has he started working as guard in Poppy’s apartment compound? 🤔 So many questions! 😂 Cheers guys! ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

Marine Belluet

Mhh could Cordelia be the fucking hot sister of Gyu? I have this really simple thought base on their red hair.... Can't say it's really strongly founded! Also I think Gil is either way attracted by Poppy and try to have private conversation with her that he spend a creepy amount of time on planning. Or as Tora did, he try to evaluate Poppy's implications in the notebook! Finally I guess Tora was not aware of Poppy being invited! I can imagine how he is looking right into Quincey's eye with a death threat in it!

Megatron

OH. EMM. GEE. That cliffhanger. Do you hate me Lilydusk? 🤣❤ I hope you get lots of rest. See you soon. I'll keep an eye out for Tora....~M

Sofia

gooood that cliffhanger!!! next two weeks will be loong. But it left on a very happy tone! MPL is really helping me get through this challenging times. Thank you! Have a good rest and recharge your energies❤️

Cristina Gutierrez

Tora is going to be a turmoil of emotions! I love the direction you’re taking this story! Its so unique and refreshing! Have a great break Lilydusk!

Shutupandbleed

So does anyone else feel like Gil might be related to Scharch? Or at least some how involved with him. The creepy guy who wanted to mess with old Mr. Lam . For me Gil gives off the same creeper vibe that he does. Oh and is it bad that I want Cordelia to be trans? I want that so bad but of course I won't be upset if that's not the case

Soosie

Wait black notebook??? Maybe Gil does have it... Thinking and looking back on episode 1 when Poppy was sitting on the grass after throwing her helmet, there was a black rectangular shadow 🥺😵 ack!! Edit: and ep 11 has a zoomed in panel of a black colored edged of a notebook in her bag And ep 21, there's another panel of a black notebook in between her books when she was unpacking it 😱

Rebecca Darby

CordeliAAAAAHHHHHHHHH*breathe*AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH! 😍😍😍😍😍 *stares at that one panel for WAY too long* 😲 I'm glad this is a comic and not real life, I'm a harassment suit waiting to happen... 😏 BDE indeed! Calls a Balthuman "Blondie", I just... 😍💦💦💦 Oh what's the betting it was Cordy who cancelled the date with Quincey in ep 24? And in the romance novel they're beta reading, what if the soft-handed Pirate is a Q self-insert, and the leather-clad stranger is meant to be Cordelia? And then Q opens the door with "Hey stranger"...? 😏 😏 😏 Okay. Imagine it is Tora standing there behind Poppy. Now image the absolute _thunder_cloud_ on his face at Quincey and his meddling. _Especially_ because in Tora's mind, he's staying away from Poppy to keep her safe despite the fact that he likes her. And with all the other factors in play that Quincey doesn't even know about and Tora is just juggling behind everybody's backs... 😑🌫️⛈️🌫️ That whole business with Gil is going to require some thought, but I'm sore all over and haven't had coffee or painkillers yet, so it'll have to wait.

Tara Taylor

Ok, i have a few Gil related questions. I think he took the notebook when he got papers off Poppys desk a few episodes back, we know its not the little black notebook he just asked Poppy about cause the real notebook was like a grey colour and bigger than that black one. But, why did he tell Poppy to wait when she was asking Jacob to go and check if it was his notebook? I am confusion..... Is Gil related to someone in the Balthuman Organisation? Or is he working for another gang? Hmmm.....🤔 Is he secretly interested in Poppy? Cause he didnt take his eyes off her, if he is then Tora aint gonna be happy!!! Ok, onto Cordy.......i thought when Poppy realised she had already met Cordy that maybe they worked at the hotel Poppy met Mr Lam at? Cause they did say they were going back to the hotel...... I could be wrong. And how did Cordy know Poppys name?? Also, what has Quincey said to make Cordy want to be there? He said he has something fun that they might be interested in. Is it setting Tora up on a secret double date? Does Cordy know Tora and want to make him jealous with touching Poppy??? I have so many questions!!!!

Nina Castelmonti

😭😭😭😭😭I can't wait for the next episode!! Nooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuu😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Dyane Rodriguez

I am sort of glad there is no update since I have my summer finals next week but I will truly miss my fix of midnight Poppyland.. but thank you for blessings us with more handsome men!!

Sam Val

Can someone remind me who Cordy is??? And how Poppy knows him/her/them? I don’t remember them meeting in previous episodes 😅 Maybe I just didn’t pay attention as much LOLOL GIL IS FREAKIN WEIRD!! I feel like he’s up to somethinnnn usjxjendje & GOSHHH THAT BETTER BE FREAKIN TORA UHHHGHGH Thank you for this episode Lily ❤️ Please take care of yourself! Hope you feel better!!

JasmiNails

So a very far fetched theory I have is that Gyu and Inspector Lane might be siblings? Gyu mentions that Tora was declining his sister’s calls, and Tora declines Lane’s call when he’s with poppy. Gyu mentions he has a sister, brother-in-law and they have kids, but Lane wasn’t wearing a wedding ring. Probably totally not even close, but it’s a fun theory lol Also, looking for good book recommendations to fill the next two weeks 😉❤️

Coffee Dragon

HOW DO U DRAW SUCH BEAUTIFUL PPL

Alondra

I’m just waiting for poppy to run up to Tora and hug him but this time he’ll hug her back instead of spitting his strawberry juice ♥️😂

Aurora Borealass

Cordelia is beautiful and I will protect them with all my might! Also I love that they are probably gender fluid/non binary! 🥰

EmeryDiLoncrete

Alright, I know a couple of you want to see Cordelia flirt with Poppy to see Tora's reaction....but.....in my possessive jealous mind 🤭 Poppy can only be with one person and that's my boy TORA 🤣. For sure it'll be fun to see him get protective over her but Cordelia you watch your hands 😤 😂

Liga Z

Can't wait for the Secret Garden where these three 6"something's go to town on our little 5"nothing. 🤤🤤🤤 honestly, our Pops looks so tiny next to Cordy! 😍 deffo had a very, very, veeery nice morning fantasizing 💦💦🍆💦 thank God I had my own 6"meatfest to help my 5"thirsthoe self reach the all high 😏😏😏

KyoCat23

As always, another great episode!! Quincey has TWO tats?! 🤯whoa!! I mean, I know we saw hits in the jacuzzi, but wasn’t expecting two crests! Also that he’s surprised again that Pops knows someone he does! Excited to get the flashback/info on how Pops and Cordelia met! (Loving the theories that Cordelia is gender fluid and possibly related to Lane/Gyu! 💜) OMG, is that Tora behind her?! Ack, he’s gonna love how fierce looking Pops is at dinner, not gonna be able to keep his eyes (hands too??) off her! 😏 also he’s not gonna be happy with Pops on a motorcycle, not after her scooter situation 😆 no more torn shirts, Pops! Unless it’s for/by Tora!! 😏😏 Awww, Poppy is so strong! After so much loss in her life, she’s still such a fighter. Also very curious about her mom. And she totally understands why Tora had to distance himself, but is so sad because she’s so comfortable and enjoys his presence 💔 Her shirt at work though 😂💜 need that too!! Gil is creepy! Like Schrach level creepy. Did he find the book and was testing Poppy? Why was he staring at her so intensely? Who’s his meetings with? No wonder Gyu & Tora didn’t find anything. Did Gil already have the book? Thanks for all you do Lily! Enjoy your break and take care!! We’ll all still be here, thirsty AF, when you come back! 😂 🐯🤤 Ps sorry if this posts multiple times! Technical difficulties pre-coffee.

EmeryDiLoncrete

Theory time 🙃: What if.... 1. Goliath has a grand plan that somehow Tora's not been able to decipher. 2. Why did Goliath specifically called Tora to save him???? Why not his clan men? Is he setting up Tora again? Or is it part of the plan maybe to get him out of the Balthuman's??? 🤔🤔🤔 3. Tora knew Goliath's hideout, so it kinda makes sense to reach out to him to set the plan in motion, he knows he's Vincent best man and Vincent will trust Tora in getting that notebook and bringing down the rival clans. 4. Who's Chief Schuster??? Could it be Poppy's mom? Could it be Lane's boss? 🤯🤯🤯 5. What if the Balthuman's missus that Goliath slept with is Poppy's mom? (Canvas) Although she's older than him? But hey you never know. 6. What if Poppy's mom is a Ninedagger leader? 7. Why Poppy's Mom left them? Could she had cut out a deal with the Balthuman's/Ninedaggers before she got pregnant? Maybe she's afraid they'll claim Poppy to repay a debt???? 8. Who do you guys think this Shane person is???? 9. Who is Gil having a meeting with? Ninedaggers? Balthuman's? Poppy's mom 🤣??? Although I'm pretty sure if he's in contact with the Balthuman's Tora will definitely know about it. 🤯🤯🤯 Join me in deciphering this amazing plot 🤣

JL

I think Tora's gonna know this was all Quincey's plan, and that's partly why his arms are crossed (in addition to being jealous)? My guess is at some point, Poppy is going to tell Tora she was trying to honor his wishes, but she needs a favor involving Quincey. I don't know what Gil's motives are, but once Tora finds out how shady Gil is, he's going to be keeping a closer eye.  The part where Poppy compares Tora leaving to her dad leaving, aww. I feel like Tora doesn't realize the extent of how much he might mean to Poppy, even though they've only known each other for a short amount of time. 

Victoria Dias

I love how their last night and next morning was just them mourning over their goodbye and trying to find ways to not cross each other’s path and the next night is like: hello there! Bless you, Q. and Lily.

B00kie

DID MY BOY QUINCEY REALLY ARRANGE A DOUBLE DATE? 😭 💙

Lesley Ann Boucaud

My boy Quince knows how to make things happen. I know Tora is gonna have such a face with Cordelia and poppy know each other. Better watch who those hands are touching. Oh lily you sure know how to stir our hearts. Enjoy your break!! We’ll still be here hanging off the Tora cliff.💕

Mari

My only question is what is BDE?

Julia G

So I was re-reading and I’m thinking Cordelia may have almost hit Poppy on her way to the restaurant. She says “sorry about just now” and that she’s “not normally such a reckless driver”. Poppy doesn’t seem to understand until she recognizes the helmet. I think that’s the extent of their familiarity though. I’m betting Tora’s not gonna be too happy about the touching or offering a ride though. What if she gets a ride home from Cordelia in order to honor Tora’s decision?! I imaging he’d be super pissed and then he’d show up at her apartment all grumpy about it 🤣 Also Poppy’s comment about “I ride too” 🤣 I know here you have to get a motorcycle license to drive them on the streets but, honey, your scooter is so not the same as a an actual motorcycle 🤣 she’s so cute

Katerina Krokou

I also need to add that I would love to see some NSFW of Cordy and Quincy!!!!😍

TMK

So Cordy being a woman just makes her more badass to me, bc she definitely is just badass haha

Sparkles

My bisexual heart is FEASTING on Cordelia! Mmmmmhhhmm. Yes please, MOAR of this scrumptious Sugar Plum 🔥😍

patience

THOU IS SHOOKETH!

Jaki

Thank you for clarifying about Cordelia Lily!!

patience

Oh no. My brain just went there. Poppy and Cordy! *Faints*

GeekGoddess

Cordy being a woman makes me see Quincey in a new light. I love it! I think Cordy is beautiful and intriguing. And I think that Quincey hooking up with her shows he is open and accepting, and not living in a box. Love it!

Didier Arias

ANY PRONOUNS!!! HELL YEAH IM HYPED I ALREADY LOVE THEM💖

CoCoPuff_BB

I think is so cute how Quincy got a n Androgynous woman in his bed. It just makes him all the appealing because its like he is pansexual. Not caring of gender. Just into good looking people 🤪 im here for it hahaha

Rhaenys

Just wanted to say I really appreciate the clarification with Cordelia's identity. On the FB group it seems like a contentious topic. MPL as a whole feels like a comic people can come together over, and it was a little disheartening to see people picking sides and becoming accusatory over. I do however appreciate the openness that is advocated when topics like this come up, and how it helps in normalizing things.

Nana6781

And she's GORGEOUS!!!

ichbinclari

This is sooo cool, literally we all are so excited to know more about this character, and this makes it even more interesting, 🤯 Lily you are awesome, ♥️♥️♥️

Allie Kelly

Thanks for clarifying lily! Have a great break. Any chance of a SG with Q and Corey!?

priscilla dl

Lily you are the best. So inclusive. Thanks for clarifying this!

comicbookwaifu

Can I just say, THE DIVERSITY and FEARLESSNESS of creating and using these characters from ALL different backgrounds is astounding. And I whole heartedly respect and applaud you for it. Besides your impeccable, not cliche storyline and your ability to HOOK the readers in every chapter and your very, very generous, LONG chapters. Everything about MPL is what makes it so damn great. The ART, characters, story, the protagonists and not being cliche. Yo, you da best Lily.

Katie80

Thank you for providing preferred pronouns! Can't wait to learn more about Cordelia! All your characters are so interesting and complex- it's clear they have their own fascinating lives and they're not just 1 dimensional supports to move Tora and Poppy's story along ❤️

BlueCaty

I am a sucker for a well-written plot! And this story delivers big time! It doesn’t matter it ends in a cliffhanger, it’s part of the thrill of it. First of all, the fandom established Gil is shady and creepy and up to no good. Ain’t that a surprise? When a few ep back he was all supportive of Poppy and called her a star and so on. A few questions arise as to how come he gave Poppy a job, her being straight out from university, with no other experience whatsoever, except sheer enthusiasm? And she holds a pretty important job Editor/Assistant Manager and was given in charge of an important proposal with Mr. Lam. I guess we can agree that a character does not have to be painted in a single color and there is always something deeper behind the surface. (except Vincent, he is pure evil, hate his guts, lol). I wonder what is Gil’s backstory and I’m sure we will find out soon enough as the plot thickens. Secondly, how sweet is Poppy tearing up at the thought of parting ways with Tora and calling him „something nice in your life”? Poor thing, my heart breaks for her. She lost so much from such a young age (her mom, her dad), clung to a toxic relationship out of sheer habit (because for her it’s best to be with someone than be alone, right? Even if that person is no good for you?) and when finally she got to feel comfortable around Tora she had to let him go and respect his wishes. That shows maturity, but also vulnerability to the point of lacking self-confidence. Every time she feels emotional, she picks herself up again, by reverting to logical arguments and motivating herself to „stay strong” and go on. This self-care and motivation feels to me like utter loneliness. She doesn’t confide in Erdene or in her grandma all her struggles, the same way Tora does not confide in anybody his own thoughts, feeling alone in his own world. Thirdly I love Cordelia’s character. Strong woman, needing no one, badass, calling the son of a mafia boss „blondie”, up for mischief and partaking in his plans. That was the highlight of this episode for me. Also, I’ve seen you Lily playing with us, making us all believe Quincey is gay, a sneak preview of that scene where Cordelia looks more masculine, well played my lady, well played. Chapeau bas! I cannot wait to see more of Quincey and of Cordy, they hold so many mysteries and I can just tell we’re in for further surprises. And lastly, Poppy looking absolutely gorgeous!. Seems only fitting for her to be set up with Tora on a blind something-not-a-date-but-still-awkward-as-one. Any doubts that Tora is the one behind her??? Nope, not at all. That being said, Lily I hope you get some rest and enjoy your family. We’ll be here, waiting, chewing our nails in anticipation :)

Ms Millennial Pink

Poor Pops gonna get a wryneck there surrounded by all those tall gorgeous people!

larosamorada

Okay y’all. I had to sleep on this one and read a few times because there’s a TON to explore here. And hello Cordelia 👀👀...I have a LOT to say, but we’ll get there. Strap on your tin foil hats and stay hydrated...Let’s dive in, shall we? Gil, my man- do you own a razor?🪒🪒 Because you need to pick a side- either you’re gonna grow that chin hair out or you need to shave it. Because the teenage cabbage patch look ain’t working for ya. 🤣🤣 But I digress. Clearly boss man Gil is testing the waters with Poppy- seeing if she’ll react about the black notebook (which appears to be a decoy to get a ruse from Poppy). 🧐🧐 It would seem he suspects Poppy has read the notebook and I think we can glean from his suspicious behavior that he’s read the contents himself. And if he has read the notebook, this could mean serious bad news bears for Poppy if/when Gil discovers her connection to Tora and/or Quincey. Coupling that with conversations Poppy has had with Erdene about “being small and cute” to get away with things, that could definitely be misconstrued down the line. YIKES. 😬😬 Jacob- child...you being “bullied” into cleaning up every week serves you right for making comments about Poppy’s weight. 😤😤 And the scheming look on Poppy’s face while she’s plotting with Erdene? Priceless. Those two together are TROUBLE and I love it! 😈😈 Also, we keep focusing on that stack of pastel notebooks...something is up with that. I zoomed in on every single panel with notebooks/office supplies because I trust nothing at this point when it comes to that notebook. 🧐🧐 Couldn’t find anything, but I have a feeling this will come into play much later. That stack with the yellow binders looked suspicious, but the angle didn’t give me much. So most likely, Gil still has the notebook.  Jesus...more waterworks this episode? Lily, ma’am, you are a sadist drinking my tears.☕☕ Poppy reminiscing about Tora and feeling sad that it ended so soon? Way to pick at her core hurt of emotional abandonment. 😭😭 And now we at least know Momma Wilkes left of her own accord and probably left Poppy with a lot of feelings of inadequacy. It’s just really hard to process something like that as a child, given that the adult’s motives for leaving could be many. No wonder Poppy hangs on to unworthy jerks like Julri- ending something, even when it’s for the best, is a blueprint of pain. 😔😔 But lawdy- the reflection Poppy has here- she’s processing through how sad she feels AND understands the need for things to end between her and Tora.  🙌🙌 *I’m not going to cry, I’m not going to cry* WELP. I failed. 😭😭😭🤧🤧🤧 I know I sure as hell didn’t have that kind of emotional maturity at 21. All hail our woke Queen Poppy! 👏👏👏 Okay, but I wanna know what Poppy’s excuse was for contacting Quincey- maybe the hair clip she left at his apartment? I guess we’ll never know because Quincey is too busy playing yenta… 🎶“Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match...find me a find, catch me a catch…”🎶 bwhwhaha, Quincey you meddler you! 🤣🤣 LAWD IN HEAVEN ABOVE...Those abs...that pelvic V...those back dimples… the ARMS.🥵🥵🥵 Quincey, sweetheart, why have you been hiding all of that?! And homeboy got a second crest tattoo on his arm?! I AM DYING OVER HERE, OKAY?! *faints*🥴🥴 Alright y’all...remember the part where I said hold off until you see more with Quincey? THIS is why. Even at this moment, we don’t know who his bedmate is here (and yes, I know we find out later, but bear with me in the context of this scene). Sure, we’ve got strong, muscular features...Also, that hair style- OOF. Yes please🥵🥵....but that doesn’t mean anything. What we do know from this scene is that Quincey is far more attached than Cordy. Seems like our little Q is rather lonely 😩😩 and Cordy is more free-spirited, not wanting to be tied down perhaps? I guess we’ll see how this pans out. But I’m tellin’ y’all now. Suspend your suspicions and wait until we learn more [Edit: I wrote this part before Lily updated her post, but I still feel it’s relevant, so leaving it in 🥰🥰]. What I do know is Cordy is gorgeous and I believe we may indeed be at our quota for amazingly good looking characters in this comic. You can’t keep doing this to my loins, Lily! Not. Fair. 🥵🥵😍😍 Speaking of amazingly good looking characters- HELLO POPPY. Hot. Dayum. 😍😍😍 Our girl looks amazing in red! Also, I see you with that professional growth honey. Your personal style is coming right along and you’re learning new kicks. I’m here for it! 🙌🙌🙌 So why do I feel like Cordy damn near ran over Poppy in the parking lot of this restaurant?! And really, Pops, you’re gonna compare a motorcycle to a scooter?! Cute, sweetheart. 🤣🤣 I’m really gonna enjoy the flashback on this one if we get it.  Also, YES, I want to see Poppy on the back of this motorcycle with Cordelia if the universe will somehow allow it!! 🏍️🏍️ OH BOY. Our third guest… we’ve seen those fingers before, that huffy arms-crossed stance. 👀👀 I’m gonna die of laughter if this is Tora. Because this is gonna get AWKWARD...bwhahahaha! 🤣🤣 Quincey for meddler of the year! But because this was a cliffhanger and I’ve learned not to trust my initial assessment on these, I won’t speculate anything here. See y’all in two weeks. 😘😘

Kendra Lamkin

I have a question..... it might have already been asked but.... are Gil and Scharch brothers? They look an awful lot alike... maybe just coincidence?

Nicole Vogt

I think Tora is going to be PISSED that Quincey is meddling like he is 😈

LouCas27

WHAT IF....the final guest isn't Tora and the dinner was to plan for his birthday? 😏😜😬Muehehehe (Ehem, I'll see myself out ✌🏻)

Val

I'm older than her, but I want to be as cool as Cordy when I grow up ❤

Stephanie

I'm saying it now, Cordy pegs♡ And she can peg me any time of day 🥴😩💗

NyxieGoddessofNight

Maaaan I was like Quincey boy look at the hot piece you got. Then found out its a woman and i was like.....awe. *sits in a corner sad*

EmeryDiLoncrete

Lily is it fun to draw those 4 hairs on Gil's chin? 🤣

Elisa Bearden

I got butterflies when Quincey said ‘final guest’ 😍 it better be Tora, Lily!!!😂😜 and just because I was, um, studying Qunicey’s anatomy, um, I noticed his undies changed from white to colored 😂😏 he’s sooooo pretty. Everyone in here is pretty 😭😍 and Poppy’s outfit at the end is soooo cute and looks so good on her! Thank you Lily for the beautiful chapter

Rachel B.

I'm still not sure how I feel about her. That intense gaze of hers and how indifferent she was with Quincy leaves me on edge. Still, she fits Quincy's personality.

ObstinateHeadstrongGirl

There is so much to unpack in this ep and so many questions and I actually do want to discuss...but I have to say...once we finally got a good look at Cordelia at the end all I could think was “I know for SURE that she and Quincey had a looooooooong ass night.” 😏

Yolanda Miguez

I get Grace Jones vibes from her. Amazonian, beautiful, self-assured, bold (& ever so slightly terrifying)

Sparkles

I knew Poppy was an editor but I was intrigued to see that she’s assistant manager as well.

EmeryDiLoncrete

So... anyone has a plan or idea of what to do for the next 2 weeks? 😂

Cheesely

I’m so in love with Cordelia and I really hope there will be Cordelia x Poppy flirting!! 🥰

Maja Guduras-Tyler

Awesome! Thank for clarifying Lily! Cordelia is drop dead gorgeous!

Amy 💕

I was so sleepy when I read it the first time I thought I missed how Poppy knew Cordelia 😂

Kiara Brown

Cordy remind me of p!nk the singer

Leslie Dominguez

Can we expect some secret gardens of Quincey & Cordelia 🥺Because that would be amazing

VeeLo

Wow 😯 I looked up who Rain Dove is ,what a beautiful person. Just amazing, you really did an outstanding job with Cordy.

LouCas27

I wonder if Tora knows of Cordy? 🤔Not getting into TMI territory, (which in Quincey standard, could be way too much 😳) methinks people who hang around the boss’ son, especially those he knows in the biblical sense, would be a person of interest. 🤫

Barbara Viggo Enoch

So Gil may have the notebook after all??! geez I still don't understand why he is acting so weird. my heart was racing when he was looking at Poppy. someone mentioned that this webtoon could be a thriller and I agree. the tension was great and I hope, since the mafia is envolved in this story, that we will have more of that kind of thrill. It gives the story so much depth and sensations. Poppy is more hurt by their separation than I thought she would be and it is even more sad that it remind her of some past trauma. the fact that she keeps saying it is Tora's decision though, make me believe she wished they had continue seeing each other even if she is aware of his background and the danger of it. She naturally wanted to see him more. After their dinner before, it seems she was having a hard time thinking that she will have to choose again between him and the "right thing to do", but the girl looks like she already has choose his side. in terms of feelings at least. I still thing she is not in love yet, but she is quite attached to him. I so want to know about Quincey's plan! Also I have a theory that if maybe Gil use the notebook and when Tora know about it he will totally feel betrayed by Poppy thinking she knew it all along. Some drama ahead.

razabbm1982

Cordy is gorgeous. Can't wait for the next one!

Nordorr

At some point Poppy went through her notes and separated the research paper from everything else, she's got the page that Tora had handy. Maybe she took out the pages from the notebook that had evidence and left the rest of it, and that's what Gil found. Cordelia why you gotta be so cold to my baby Quincey? It seems like they've got a causal thing going on but he's a little more invested. Also at the end there, poor Poppy standing in the valley of the giants 😂 Poppy called Cordelia's motorcycle a BEAST of a machine, the same way that Jacob called Tora a beast of a man. Then Poppy says she rides a baby scooter. Which got my pervy brain thinking, Poppy rides a baby scooter and (eventually) a beast of a man and Cordelia rides a beast of a motorcycle and also our sweet little bean Quincey (I won't call him a baby, but yeah.) Prediction time: it's Tora behind dinner guest #4's door. He's pissed at Quincey and possibly curious as to why Poppy's there, but if he's been behind her for a while, (like Quincey said) he had the chance to leave without her knowing but wanted to stay. I think when Poppy turns around and sees him she'll hug him and completely disarm him again. I hope Quincey had the forethought to get a booth and not a table so that Tora and Poppy are sitting side by side. I have a feeling Cordy stayed because they wanted to watch Tora squirm. Sorry if I repeated anyone else's ideas/thoughts I haven't been able to read all of them.

CINTHIA V

Oooohhhhh maaannnnn!!! I'm dying in here !!!!😭😭😭 I want to read this episode, I didn't get pay this week so I can't do fast pass 😭😭😭😭😭. Im not going to read the comments🙈 , I'm going to let my imagination take over

EmeryDiLoncrete

I love that Poppy's wearing the same yellow pants she wore on her birthday. I think it's safe to say everyone has a favorite piece of clothing, plus it makes sense because like she mentioned to Tora she's kinda broke and struggling to keep within her budget.... And we don't mind cause those hips don't lie 🔥🔥🔥

HappyCamper

DOes anyone have an idea who Tora’s parents are? Was he an orphan?

HappyCamper

OOH that’s def Tora. He crosses his arms like that when he’s pissed off.

mabarigroomer88

I’m excited Cordy is (please correct me if I identify them incorrectly) non binary . I think to my knowledge Cordy is one of the first characters I’ve read who has identified as such. I think its important to maybe not make this the most important detail of the character though. I’m curious about their place in the story as a person and their connection with Poppy. I think it would be awesome if Tora and Cordy have a mutual tough guy respect for each other.

Lilydusk

Thanks for the comments, my loves. I'm gonna refrain from responding too much for this episode because it's a transitional one, and answers will be coming your way in two weeks time. Meanwhile here are some ropes and hooks to anchor yourselves while y'all hang on that cliff. 😂😂❤️❤️

Felicia Gomez

I love Rain Dove! I have an abnormal break in my work schedule so I’m catching up. Love you!

TicklemeAli

Hellooo my little manatees of despair. I know I’m late but I come bringin farts for ALL 🦦💨💨💨💨💨💨 Well let’s begin with the obvious pube in the room, Gil a.k.a PubeFace. Boy you shady as fuck. I was gonna give you the benefit of the doubt but then you threw that line about privacy even though you yourself violated it, and you just went back to being a Karen pubeface. Also Pubeface’s hair is still me since March. Jacob getting karma back for being a misogynistic Le Douche!?!? YAZZZZZ you clean that mess boi and you betta clean it good. My little goldendoodle crying cause she had to say goodbye to a NICE THING!?!?! 😭😭😭😭Girl you better hold on to your panties cause that good thing, is about to come barreling back into your plant and stationery infused life girl. 🛬🍆🍆 #TheSlonghaslanded Various things Quincy’s back dimples!?!?! Cbfjfbfkfbdkfbf!!! Letmeatit!!!! 👁👄👁 👅💦 The loafers 👀 wut You guys saw the movie The Fountain?? Cause Quincy’s V in the ROAD TO AWE. Take me to that tree of life girl and lemme drink that SAP... BAJAJAJAJAJAJAJJAAJ *sighs* I’ll let me self out. Quincess being the fairy meddling godmother we all need in our lives??? STAN. This has payback written all over it for all the times mean old papi Tora painted that gorgeous face with black Sharpie. I don’t know why ya’ll getting your panties in a twist about Cordy. When is clear as day. Cordy is a SUGAR 👏🏼 PLUM 👏🏼 She looks like a sugarplum, walks like a sugarplum, probably tastes like a sugarplum ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) *cackles in licking hoe* A beautiful Sugarplum with magnificent breasticles. I’m in love and I need her to speak Italian to me while she leaves me after a night of wild motorcycle ridin’. Are we getting biker Poppychu!?!?!? Please I want biker Poppychu. I need biker Poppychu. Also I see what you did there Lily!!! BibiTora likes fast cars our Poppychu likes fast bikes. I’m ready for this trainwreck 🐢💨💨💨 Our girl with red lipstick YOU KNOW she came ready TO 👏🏼 CLOSE 👏🏼 THAT 👏🏼 DEAL 👏🏼. You better werk. Sugarplum sweeting up Poppychu!?!! YES. My vagina says YEZZZZZZ!!!!! 🦪💦💦💦 Is this a tag team to annoy PapiT into jealous oblivion!?!? Im not much for the jealousy trope but if it gets our tiger to put out his claws who AM I to complain. *cackles in tóxica *

Gabby Hamilton

All I know is that if that isn’t Tora behind her at the end, I’m just gonna die ON THE SPOT! I was zooming like “I definitely see one long black hair, it’s GOTTA be him!” 😂😂 Love this story so much! My birthday was Saturday and I had to pause celebrating when they new chapter uploaded! Haha 😍

Myosotis

I am a little Lost now. What was this empty notebook ? Any thoughts ?

Kae

I’m rereading from the beginning again and I’m still finding new little nuggets I’d missed all the other times. There’s so much detail and depth in this story 🥰

Kennedy2003

I ❤️❤️❤️ Cordy!! @Lilydusk - if you EVER decide to do a printed version of MPL know that I am here for it and would buy several copies to gift to friends. You are a fabulous artist and storyteller!! Love the tension, character, and world building!!! FABULOUSLY DONE!!

Colleen Strömmer Smith

I adore how the main people honestly click and like each other. The problems all come from the outside, not from qualms because of lack of communication from the main people who care about each other! I also love that you give Poppy and Tora room to just like and honestly enjoy each other! To think about each other and laugh and flirt! They have hard things, but the hard things are not between them, and not from just being open. Thank you! You are an incredible artist and storyteller! Thank you so much for sharing your ability with the world!

Taurus92

My theory is that poppy has the pages from the notebook but just doesn't know what the list of names means so trying to figure this out. In chapter 30 when gil says he helped himself to the reports on her desk. She says good thing i got them sorted before leaving the office yesterday. But that was the same day erdene gave poppy her branded bag to use. So i think the notes are in that bag. In chapter 32 the first picture shows what looks like that bag in a basket near her bed. Tora couldn't find the notebook because he was looking for an actual book and her old bag that he saw the notebook in first. And not looking in the right bag and not looking for loose papers from the notebook. So gil may have had the blank notebook only and testing poppy out in this new chapter to see if she knows about the papers missing in the notebook maybe. Just my theory. I just love how much mystery there is behind the notebook and love coming up with my own theories.

Victoria Dias

Ok, considering that is Tora behind Poppy, opinions about his body language back there? He's crossing arms, probably kind of pissed? Also, crossing arms across the chest is a classic gesture of defensiveness. "This defensiveness usually manifests as discomfort, uneasiness, shyness or insecurity." (googled the meaning of crossed arms according to psychology). There's a lot of observations on this, like: - A person who’s waiting for someone and is feeling awkward at the same time might do this gesture. - In a group, the person who doesn’t feel confident is usually the one who has his arms crossed. - When someone suddenly hears a piece of bad news, they instantly cross their arms as if to symbolically ‘protect themselves’ from the bad news. - You’ll also observe this gesture when a person feels offended. Defense is a natural reaction to an offense. - If the person is feeling extremely defensive and insecure, the arms-crossed gesture is accompanied by hands tightly gripping the biceps. (doesn't this feels like the case for Tora?) - Sometimes a person, while feeling defensive, tries to give the impression that ‘everything’s cool’. - The typical defensive position also signifies a submissive attitude. - FINALLY: We don’t cross our arms when we’re feeling good, having fun, are interested or excited. If we’re ‘closing up’ ourselves then there has to be some reason behind it. * Please leave your thoughts too, I'm hella confused as to what to think!!!*

Sara H

We're also getting pretty good at recognizing Mr. Lily's hands! Lily, is that why you didn't show us more of those hands? 😆

Olive S

So.... Now I really have to see both Tora and Quincey, bare chested, one next to another, for comparison... Ya know... For science... 🤷🏻‍♀️So Lily, dear, maybe you can put them to work out together... downstairs at the gim...?... :)))

KH

Just here to say I 👏🏼 am 👏🏼 LOVING 👏🏼 Cordy 👏🏼 and am delighted that all the comments in this thread about pronouns are about being respectful to Cordy’s wants 💯🙌🏼👏🏼

Kimi Kimja

Well Rain Dove explains it all. First time I saw Rain Dove I stared confused. I never want to assign anyone their sexuality, gender etc. Then I caught myself....I don't care. Dove is beautiful and thats what matters. I did the same with stare with Cordy then realized I don't care. Cordy is perfect.

Agrothia

Did I miss an announcement somewhere - am not seeing an updated fast pass this week?

Malika Kassouh

I don't know if i'm allowed to post this kind of suposition so please delete my comment if it violates the rules....Ok i have a theory... don't you think Gil looks a lot like poppy's mother? And if indeed he's one of her acquaintance, it could explain why poppy was hired by Gil although she just graduated from school??....you know a way for her lost mum to keep an eye on her.........so perhaps the theory that poppy's parents have something to do with the mafia could be underlined with this link....... I don't know these are just some random thoughts..... oh and sorry for the mistakes if you read me.....

Malika Kassouh

The rest of the sentence was i'm french ans doing my best.....th

Shara Jan-Burl

Am I horrible for starting to not like Gil though there's no reason to?

Julia Didier

Wait...I forget...who’s this orange hair hottie???

Cleide Sousa

I loved all of this chapter, “shady Gil”, “gorgeous Cordy”, but there’s something that really kept my attention and I’d like to share: how sad and emotive Poppy was while she was thinking about Tora’s goodbye (beautiful panel). I’m totally here for the romance (I like the mystery, to talk about the theories, but I really love romance), and anyone who sometime in their life has fallen in love at first sight and had a chance to live this romance maybe can confirm what I think. When you have a soul’s encounter, the energy and impression is so strong that it’s like time doesn’t exist. I’ve observed it for Poppy and Tora since chapter one, when the time stops while he sees Poppy for the first time… that has touched his soul, and Poppy, even being a little afraid, couldn’t diverge her eyes from him, like that energy that suppress reason: “he’s scary, but your heart says that you’ve known him since forever”. After a rare and strong encounter like that, you can rationalize about that romance, that love at first sight… “oh, I’ve fallen in love when he saved me to fall from the three” or any other occasion that you decide to set as “the start of that love affair”. But Poppy’s and Tora’s hearts knew each other since the first time! Because of this, for me is totally acceptable that Poppy is lot sadder for saying goodbye to Tora than breaking up with Julri, a strong passion hasn’t anything to do with how long you do know that person, it’s totally inexplicable and overpowers all reason and common sense. And loosing this rare and strong bound is like the sadness and mouring of losing you loved ones, because your heart loved that person for the fist time with the same intensity you’d love him for the rest of your life (no time, no space). This is how I read Midnight Poppy Land, I was so happy when Tora confess to himself that Poppy looked like an angel the first time he saw her, it was intense, and totally irractional, and this feeling made them gravitate towards each other without thinking too much. Sorry about this long musings, but I thought it was a small but very significative scene, very important to understand the nature of Poppy and Tora’s bound.

Lakesia Hayward

She is gorgeous I just 🤤🤤🤤 a puddle 💦

Debbie

Theory: It’s clear that Gil is a shady character, which makes me think Giant Goldfish is a legit business being used as a money- laundering front by Balthuman’s rival. (It wouldn’t be Balthuman owned or Quincey would have been publishing with them already.) They know about the notebook and Poppy having been at the site where Goliath disappeared, and Gil was testing her to see if this was a lead to pursue. Although she was clearly oblivious, she’s not out of the woods yet, as I am sure they are going to continue to search to see if she has the notebook but just doesn’t realize it. Also, it’s not clear if they know about her connection to Tora and Quincey, two high-rankers in Balthuman’s organization, but once they find out, this info, along with the missing notebook, is going to end up putting Poppy dead center in this mafia war.

Heteronegative

I love Cordy and hope we see more of her!

Jade Camacho

I'd like to see Cordy in some steamy scenes!

Gift Vermillion

Can we please get some NSFW of Cordelia and Quincey because I would be forever greatful

Maria E.

Okay, so I'm a new MPL fan and patron... I've read the series on webtoons 3 times since Tuesday (slightly obsessed...), noticing new little details each time, but one thing that still baffles me is Poppy's reaction to seeing Cordy in the restaurant. "It's you!" Did they actually cross paths somewhere and I'm being completely oblivious? I haven't been able to find another scene with then both anywhere. If it's there, please tell me where to look, because this has been itching my brain for days. Thanks!