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Hey loves, have a hug <3

This episode and the next few ones will probably be shorter (actually I'm considering reducing the overall lengths of my episodes because fuck capitalism).

I'm apparently a certified workaholic now which was kinda funny when it was self-proclaimed, but not so funny anymore when your psychologist gives the same diagnosis. So now's probably a good time for me to stop working at breakneck pace and give myself more room to breathe before I kill off the enjoyment of producing comics altogether 😩

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eleawie91

Yay!!!! She gets hugs! My heart is full until tonight when it’ll get fuller.

Allett Lykins

Yes please, we love you Lilly! Take care of yourself 💗

kinkajou

Omgggg please explain yourself properly and make up Tora 😭😭😭

Alyssa Perrone

You do what you need to for yourself Lily! We are here for these episodes no matter what!

ObstinateHeadstrongGirl

I know Poppy needs that hug 🥺 Oh man I’m so excited for the new ep!

Caitlin Stenberg

Please take as many breaks as you need! I love this story and if having shorter episodes or no episodes for a bit is what it takes for you to WANT to keep making it. It’s worth it. 💕

Helene Caprilozzi

Ugh can't wait until 9pm!! And always remember there's more to life than work :)

Tora's Hamster

Your episodes have always been super long compared to a lot of other Webtoons, so that make sense! Take care of yourself :)

iduhh

Thank you Lily! Mental health is so important, I am glad that you’re thinking of yourself first! Regardless of how long or short the chapters are, I am appreciative that you’re able to give us an amazing WEBTOON to read.

Caitlin

Breathe girl! We will love the comics no matter what. And yes fuck capitalism. Take time for yourself so you can always put love into your work. - coming from an overworked photographer who also works a full time job😜 Self love is the best love 🖤🖤🖤 Lowkey I can’t wait to read this tonight. Thank you!

KC

Thank you for your hard work! No matter the length of episode, we always appreciate the love and care you take in creating this story 💕 happily along for the ROLLERCOASTER ride!

rach

Please take care of yourself Lily! ❤️

Audrey LEREBOURS

Don't push yourself too hard Lily, take care 😘💕

Anna

Pls take care of yourself first and foremost Lily !!! You matter so much 💜💜💜

Andrea C.

Can’t wait to read! Please please take care of yourself!! ❤️

A

Swoon-worthy ☺️

Estelle Boularot

Take care of yourself first, never thought i would say that, but poppy and tora can wait.

Zlata Kelembet

Yay!!! You finally start to think about yourself!!! I'm very glad to read that!!! 😁 I am totally for shorter episodes. Will love it the same no matter what! 😉

Pallada

I am so glad she is in his arms and not pushed him away. Dear Lilydusk, please, take care of yourself, we need you happy and healthy. Love ❤

Sarah Snow

I wish you well. 💜💜

Dahl

Your health and well being is important, please Take of your mind and body 😊

LouCas27

Reconciliation is imminent! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Charli Jarvis

Take your time. Real fans just want you happy and healthy. We will still wait with bated breath if you reduce to a single frame a week. We love this story, and Poppy, and Tora, but we especially love you.

Fruit Batts

Fuck capitalism! Take care of yourself Lily rest isn't a bad thing even though our society makes it out like it is till we burn ourselves out. Do what's best for your health. 💚

Sandi C

Yes!!!! Fuck capitalism!!! We’re all here for whatever you decide to do, long or short episodes ❤️

Ricochet

I am totally fine with shorter episodes, especially if it means our queen is taking better care of herself. <3 <3 <3

Tracy B

I think I needed this hug as much as Poppy and Tora do. Take care of yourself, Lily! <3

💕author eurydice fiori 💕

honestly, Lily, I think you should make a lighter schedule for yourself and just do 2 episodes a month instead of every single week, because I can only imagine how exhausting it must be! 😮‍💨

Lily knutson

I agree with above comments, this one has always been way longer than other webtoons! While I obviously love that, it’s totally reasonable to shorten them and take care of yourself!

Courtney Heff

Take care of yourself, Lily! 💕 You and Poppy both deserve a hug from Tora.

Doria

Awwwwww 😍 Where they belong. Into each others arms.

Lily

Lily it sounds like YOU need a big ol’ Tora hug! Please take it easy and enjoy yourself. We will always be here no matter what, whether it’s shorter episodes or updates every other week instead of weekly!

gezeitenspinne

Hope you have someone to give you a hug like Poppy and Tora have here ❤️

Waffleknit_Narwhal

Yes! Fuck capitalism! I'm totally invested in these characters and will be here no matter how short the episodes get. Do whatever you need to get your mental health in a good place!

Ms Scorpia

Take care of yourself 😘 Your genius is not determined by the length of the episodes. Sending big hugs

Anne Brown

Sounds like you need your own Tora hug

Kait Disney-Leugers

Please take care of yourself. We’ll be here no matter what.

Sara B.

None of the “short” episodes so far have felt short as I’ve read them.

Raquel

Can’t wait for this chapter 🥺

Slyreader

Definitely take care of yourself first. Nothing is worth burning yourself out for.

Mykala Kearney

You do you boo. Whenever you give us an update we just really appreciate it. You arent obligated to at all. But you a badass bitch for communicating with youre fans :)

Jenn

Awwww yay. I can’t wait

larosamorada

Oh man, I'm both very looking forward to this episode and very nervous. Poor Pops, girl literally cannot catch a break 😭😭 And Lily, I'm all in support of whatever you need to do to keep sanity and your passion for your work. You could make 10 panels and I'd still find a way to write a 10 page essay about them because they are THAT good and nuanced. Keep that fire, sis, but don't let it consume you. 🔥🔥💜💜

Emily Basso

1. That hug just released all kinds of endorphins in me and I can’t wait for tonight 😭 2. Yeah! Fuck capitalism! *says the girl who sells overpriced toys to lonely white men who spend way too much money on plastic plane replicas that they build in their basement and hide from their wives….* 3. YES FOR SELF AWARENESS AND CHOOSING YOURSELF FIRST. Fuck everyone and anyone who says “this was soooo shortttt waaaaa” because they’re just… wrong. You pack SO much into each episode I can barely keep up 🤣 I’m so excited to see you put yourself first, LOVE what you do, and be able to feel good about what you put out instead of worrying it’s not enough, when all we see is perfection. …It’s like when you go to someone’s house and it looks pristine but all they see are the scratches on the floor or the mark on the wall that needs to be repainted. The owner sees fault where we see only a beautiful space. So give yourself the kindness you’d give us if the roles were reversed. And I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS NEXT SCENE 👏👏👏

Lacey Blankenship

So happy to hear this. Of course we enjoyed the longer episodes, but your mental health and life outside of webtoons are SO much more important, and I'm glad you're making a change to prioritize your own well-being. ❤️❤️❤️

Lex

Hope you take time for yourself and your well-being!

Squidney

Lily, your comic length for the whole series has been astounding. Easily 3-5x longer than nearly any other comics chapters on all of webtoon (as far as I've seen). It's been amazing, and it's always a treat to get SO MUCH CONTENT at once! However, it's about knowing your worth. Your storyline is amazing and your art is phenomenal. If everyone else is putting out less content than you are every week, you should (unfortunately) reduce the length of your episodes. If you produce more than an average chapter found on webtoon in one week, you can always roll it over to the following week, and get ahead of schedule! I mean, shoot. Some comics take a month or more to get through one full conversation between characters 😏 We all love you and MPL! If it comes down to your mental health, or us getting a long episode every single week, you're worth more. Always.

Tiffany Krug

I needed this sneak peak lol You can't poor from an empty cup. You gotta take care of yourself. We love your chapters no matter what it's length is. ❤ thank you for sharing the story you've created with us 😊

Sarah Hernandez

Hugs to you too Lily, we love you and want the best for you, long, short, or no episode at all we want you to rest❤️ And fuck you capitalism 🖕

Gizemdrawssometimes

Lilydusk, do what you need to do, mental/physical health>anything 💜 love you and your content but you need rest ❤❤❤❤

Megan

The amount of screaming and yelling I just did over this one picture.... damn near threw my laptop across the room. As much as we all love MPL, I think it's safe to say that the entire Fandom would rather you continue to enjoy what you're doing than burn out. You, your patreon, and MPL all bring so much joy to so many people. To have that ruined for you would be heart breaking. You do what you need to Lilly!! All of us support the hell out of you!

Tabi

Take all the time you need, Lily!! We will be here even if it’s just 5 panels. We love you and your phenomenal art and your incredible storytelling abilities. 💕💕💕

KJSOTO

OMG!!!! Yes a hug and also self care if the best. Take care of you, we love you !!

Daya Flickinger

i absolutely love your length of the comic and have been floored by the work you put into it. but what I love more is you taking care of yourself. would you consider in your next contract maybe keeping the comic length and only producing them every other week so you have two weeks to put out one long comic instead? i know I would be very supportive of that if it gave you more time to work.

EIIisemme

as someone who has extensively studied workaholism and the difficult and delicate balance between one’s work and life (both passionate and inspiring work and the mundane tasks)… setting and renegotiating boundaries is critical. Please Ms Lily, serve as a good role model to yourself and your fandom that high quality art/stories/comics are both worth the wait and delicious to savor.

JaxStarGazer

First and foremost you have to come first, Lily. This comic is loved by so many and I personally am so happy with even the tiniest hints of the story. I hate the thought of this not being something you enjoy anymore. So from a massive fan, thank you for all you share with us. From someone who doesn’t put herself first enough, please take care of you. 🥰

K C

Please take care of yourself. Take breaks and schedule your work hours for each day and try to stick to them. Self care and rest is important 🙂

emilyjean

This hug is already pulling at my heartstrings 🥺 and seriously, fuck capitalism! Resting and putting yourself first is a radical act against capitalism and it’s so great to hear you’re doing this. To echo everyone else, we’ll still be here no matter the length of the episodes and obsessing over EVERYTHING! ❤️❤️❤️

Sesheshat

They are so precious! Honestly I’ve always been at awe at how long the episodes are! They are almost twice as long as the other webtoons I read, and I can’t even imagine how your team can make it every week for our enjoyment. Please do take care!

Ashley Kingsbury

I started therapy (and actually sticking to it) this year and it has helped a lot. Continue to take care of yourself. Your work quality is top tier and I appreciate all your hard work. I know we all do! 💗💓💖

Nora Noire

Holidays are coming up. Take some time to rest and recharge and come back better and smuttier than ever in the new year!! ❤❤❤

NoxOwl3

Please take care of YOU! Don’t worry about us thirsty hoes. 😜♥️

Alana Correa

You get a hug, they get a hug, I get a hug, hugs for everyone who wants one!

Avery Ann

Yes, absolutely rest and recharge. My professors in art school always made it a point to say "this industry will never love you back as much as you love it, so make sure to take care of yourself". We love and appreciate your work, but also you as the person making it!

Seazar

That panel is already getting me right in the feels 😍 Even if you gave us this comic panel by panel we would be hanging off the tip of your pen 😘

Lilydusk

Thanks for the support y'all 🖤🖤 if I sound angry it's probably because I am 😂😂 but it was good to get that off my chest 🤗

Maria E.

While I was reading this, I just felt like it was you on the receiving end of the hug in the picture. Do please take care of yourself. We will all survive with shorter episodes. And I know I would rather you make them shorter than to work so hard that you burn yourself out or strain to the point of breaking.

Jessica Wickline

You do what you need to. We will support you no matter what even if that means shorter episodes. The quality will be better if you put your mental health first anyway. 🥰

TicklemeAli

Girl even when you say the ep is short for me it’s still long AF. So please do whatever you need to be happy. Also HUUUUGGGSSSSSS!!!!! Out bibi girl deserves allll the hugs and cuddles and ice cream 🍦

Elina

Yes! Please rest, we all love your comic but it would not be the same if you don’t love it too. Take care of yourself and rest as much as you need to!

Doe Rae Me

Take care of yourself ❤️ that’s the most important

Noshoutouts

Awww so sweet! And yes I will take shorter MPL episodes over No MPL episodes any day, self care comes first!!

Danie-bob

Taking care of yourself is the most important thing.❤

Nguyen Cat Alizée

Mental health before the rest 🙌 You can't provide good work if you're feeling down so do what you must so we can continue enjoying your beautiful comics🙏🏼

Cora Moss

I've always felt like you spoil us with your loooong chapters/episodes. They're noticeably longer than the other webtoons I read, and while that's nice, if it's taking a toll on you, PLEASE take a step back!! Far better to have shorter eps than for you to overwork yourself and kill the enjoyement of making MPL. Also. That hug. <3

lily_ofthevalley

This hug moment... ughh 😩❣ it's so important

Tina

Ahhh Ms. Lilydusk. Please take care of you. 🤗🤗

Zemzemee

You do you girl! I recognize that you have a talent that makes you happy. You are pursuing a passion and sharing your joy with the world! You are so generous and giving, who am I (and I am speaking for myself) to ever demand more when what you are giving is out of kindness. The way I look at it, this Patreon is your world and I am just living in it. :) Take care of yourself and put yourself first! There's no one else who can do that for you, but yourself ;)

Pandakaizen

Yes, please. Take time for you! MPL is incredible and engaging, however short/long it is. Sending all the love!

Michaela Kaleja

We all love your comics so much ❤️ so much cliff hanging and the feeling love it so much and as alway to make sure to take care yourself and take a good long rest as you like 😉 and we alway there to support you and your comic ❤️ hug 🤗 hug 🤗 hug ❤️🤗😄❤️

Kristinniicole

Make sure to breathe! Keep yourself in a good mental space and take care of yourself!!

Sylvia

You poor thing!! Take some time off if you need to. I’m sure we would miss our weekly story time, but if you ever need a break, we’ll always be here when you get back. Take time for yourself! 🤗

Life is beautiful

Make sure to take a breather!!!! Remember we love you! But with out you we don't have midnight poppyland. So please take good care of yourself.

Nicole Flood

Take care of yourself 💜 fuck capitalism

AEGAST

When I saw “fuck capitalism” I couldn’t help to think of Persephone 🤣 girlfriend, you are amazing and we love the content you beautifully publish week after week. You do you. Your loyal lilyists will be here!

Cassandra Rose

I wonder if it’d be easier to just do 1-2 panel episodes? That way you get more time off! We all love the story enough I guarantee I’ll be back no matter how long or short the episodes are!

Yvonne padilla

Not only that but holidays are fast approaching and you should definitely give yourself a much needed break♥️ take a breather, take a mental health break too and we’ll literally always be here waiting! If making them shorter is better for you then I’m all for it☺️

Schkaka

Hugs are always appreciated and fully approved. Take care of yourself. You should always come first when it come to your health and sanity. I am here no matter what you decide to put out.

Hannah_Wills

I need a Tora hug 😭 ❤️ you do you, Lilly and look after yourself!

AnaBee

Your comics are gorgeous and it blows my mind you can produce even one panel, let alone the 20-30 per week you've been posting! It's no good to sacrifice your well-being for our indulgences. As others have said, we'll keep reading and thirsting for more with shorter episodes just like we do now.

Sooz

Do what you have to do Lily!!! I appreciate all the hard work that goes into these comics, and you spoil us! ❤️❤️❤️

Soph Power

Yay make up hug 🥰

Lisa Åkerblom

But dear! I love your comics but your health comes first! Take some rest and I will be here when you decide to come back! ❤️

Tamjoy

fuck capitalism is right! The most important thing you can do is to take care of yourself. Creating this comic should be fun, and if it's causing you stress then do what you need to do. I'm sure there will be complaining if you shorten/delay releasing eps but those negative voices tend to be louder than the positive ones. Your fans support you!

SunflowerB

Ughhh the hug! I am screaming. Thank you Lily for all you do!!! 💕

GenX

What a gentle hug. 😍 I hope they really talk this time. Communication, lovelies! Welcome to Workaholic Anonymous, Lily!

Tara

Ahhhhhh the hugs!!!!! I cannot wait for this episode!!!

Ryver Nyx

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Math’?

Ooooh it warms me to see them hugging like that 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰 take care of yourself Lily, we love you, we love your work, but your health is important and we wanna you to be ok ❤️❤️❤️

Lee-Anna Mullins

Self care and fulfillment above all else! Thanks for everything you put out there. 😊

Rndoblio

I'd rather have shorter comics and a healthy artist than no comics at all.

Dracula

Aw! So sweet 🥺 Also pls take care of yourself. Your work is wonderful but your health should come first. Always. Once you don't have it anymore, you can't do anything anymore... So pls take the time and shorten the episodes if you need it

BlueCaty

All the hugs. All the love for you, Lily. I'd rather have you enjoy the work you do, than being stressed about it. When you actually enjoy the creative process it shows through the screen, it has a different vibe and I as reader feel it, love it more. Plus shorter episodes=more time with MPL in the long run.

Kristin Beckwith

All of us love this comic so much and are here supporting you. If shorter episodes allows you the time away to spend more time as you, do it. Maintaining your mental sanity is worth way more than extra panels in an episode. All the hugs and continued support. 💖

Erin S.

Breathe! We'll all survive if chapters are a little shorter. We love the comic AND you as a creator! Your wellbeing is more important than our need for more. Sending much love and relaxing vibes 💗💆‍♀️🧘‍♀️

Nicole Vogt

I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS!! 🤩🤩 We got one ‘go around’ in this life ♥️

Vera_P5

I’m all here for support so whatever the length I’m here for it. Your rest matters!! ❤️❤️

LauraPianoHands

Lily, PLEASE take care of yourself! We are here for whatever you give us lol, but your health is most important.

Ericha Gramblin

Ohh I’ve been waiting for this! Short or long I will always support you!

Jilleen C

I always have felt like your comics are so long in comparison to others I read (in a great way for us consumers) but I’m always scrolling and I’m like “wow I still have so much left, I thought for sure I’d be near the end.” You are extra like guacamole, but if you want guac, you gotta pay extra too, and you’ve been giving us the guac for free this whole time. Anyone who disagrees has been spoiled by you. I will of course always want more MPL but that’s a me problem, not a you problem.

BegoniaRex

Yay for hugs! And yes, even your "short" episodes are still longer than pretty much any other webcomic I read. Gotta make it sustainable for yourself so you don't just burn out. I would much rather know you are still happy telling your story and have shorter episodes each week than long ones that destroy you.

Christina Agan

I know I’ve said this before, but....you can’t pour from a empty cup. Please remember that your own health, both mental and physical, is what always comes first. Period. Your storytelling is always incredible and your artwork is peerless as far as I’m concerned. I would hate to see for your joy in producing this story be dimmed. You look after you, and we will be here whenever you’re ready to share. Thank you for everything, Lily. You’re amazing. 💚

Sarah

I just have to echo what everyone else is sharing. We care for you as a human, and we would prefer you to be healthy. The story will only be better for you taking care of yourself, so I hope you see it as caring for yourself and your art this way. Thanks for all you give us! 💙

VintageNerd

Awwww 🥺🥺🥺 Lily you gotta take care of yourself hun, appreciate the heads up for future shorter chapters which is okay with me. Also I’ve been waiting for a Poppy / Tora hug 🤗 aww wish it was under better circumstances though. Be well Lily 👋🏾🧚🏾

Hannah

I'm so excited for tonight's chapter

Jeanne Mrugacz

Please take time for your mental health ❤🧡💛💚💙💜❤🧡💛💚💙💜 that's what's most important

Bobbi Saunders

Please take care of yourself as a writer you are wonderful at it and I would rather hear that you are safe and healthy than you being miserable so please stay safe and healthy both physically and mentally❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Eva Rodríguez

And please…take it easy and look after yourself! And enjoy life and family❤️

Darla (Tora’s THOT)

Thank god my dear, I’m glad you will shorten the episodes to give yourself a break! You always give us such long episodes, even your “short” ones are long dude. Please rest and don’t burn yourself: honestly I should be telling myself this too as I sit in my office completely losing my mind with this Black Friday mess. But it’s ok, I’m glad you will ease up on it. Give your mind, eyes, and hands a break girlfriend. We love you and will support 100%

CaramelBombshell

All i read is mpl is not ending no time soon and im okay with that lol.

Eluciv

🥺

Nana6781

I mean, I suffer whenever is a short EP but, better short than none. So take good care of yourself. All the waiting is totally worth it. 💜

Theresa Scott

Take care of you Lily we love you and the work you do. So don’t let it become a chore you don’t enjoy. I just love getting an episode each week I don’t care about the length.

Pamela Vadell

Dear Lily is good to take a break and breathe🥰🥰🥰....it should tell that to myself too 😅😅😅😅

Loddy Doddy

We will wait and consume whatever length chapters you are able to give. Take care of yourself first always

romanycreams

Self-care is important! Lots of hugs and love from all of us <3<3 We are here no matter what you give us, be it an episode or a random post (like those toilet time posts lmao, is it weird that I miss that 😆)

Icca

You are amazing Lily, and taking care of yourself is most important! 🧡🧡

JenInK

I love your work and totally appreciate your commitment and talent, skill...and heart!! Shorter episodes will not diminish that. 🐹🐯♥️

Angela Christian

Can I just say: I talk up this particular fandom ALL. THE. TIME. For this exact reason (well, that and the fact that we all a bunch of horny snooches. Solidarity in the horny squad 🙌🔥). You are so on point with putting your well-being first, and the quality of your work is all the better for it, which makes for a happy Lily and happy thuglets. It’s a win-win sitch, in all honesty. And can confirm: your episodes are already at least twice as long as other weekly comics (and even bi-weekly or monthly comics!), so shortening is not going to be a detriment to anyone. And if someone disagrees with that sentiment, send them over here and we will educate them. In as loving and sassy a way as possible. 😘 Happy weekend, Lily and thuglets!! Now to go distract myself for one more hour before beginning my weekly obsessive webtoon refreshing…. (I don’t have a problem, I swear….)

Brissygirl

Looking after yourself is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING! If you need extra help to complete the episodes, in way that leaves you less stressed and able to meet your contract demands; I'm sure there are hundreds of talented people who would love to help you. A very good friend of mine lost her job last year due to the pandemic and has been out of work since despite being a graphic designer for over 10 years. She now streams her art on twitch several days a week to keep busy while simultaneously looking for work. Look after yourself Lily so you don't start suffering from burn out and lose the love and joy you feel for creating MPL. 😘😘💞💞💞

Pegleghookhand

*frantically refreshes Webtoons all evening* 😂 you should not apologize for making smaller episodes if it makes you happier with your work and your life. We appreciate everything you give us with your amazing art and storytelling. You have my undying support!

Erica D

Take time to deal with your health or you’ll have to take time to deal with illness/injury. Glad you are being proactive! Take care of yaself and we’re here to love your work.

Lily London

im perfectly okay with shortening the length if it helps you avoid burnout! just makes me more excited for the next week to come out 🥰

MadTeaCat_86

I have to say that you Lily are the most open author i have even supported next to my sister. It's not often I see authors upfront about their health and/or openly concerned about how the length of their work effects its' popular. I am deeply moved by your transparent love for us and your stories. If there was ever a simple example of selfless-ness, you are it hun! Take your time and take care of yourself.... because im sure we patreons are all in agreement... we are here for the long run.

Karen Upchurch

I️ will still be coming with coins at lightening speed to read your comics 🥰 as someone who can relate to being a work aholic, this is my escape and we all need time away from work. Enjoy your family and your time 💜

Castalia

I do hope you rest and recoup! Do not burn yourself out. Also, one day just know if you published this as a book, I would buy the hell out of it lol.

Droala

Please do u, honey! Whatever you need to do to stay happy n healthy. I'll always be here waiting patiently til you're ready. Love you, lilydusk!