Chapter 17 | Page 1a: Latte Foam Art Fail (Patreon)

Hailey’s “Latte Leaf” Goes Viral… for All the Wrong Reasons

Hailey’s riding high on a burst of online fame after posting her latest latte-art creation — a “leaf” that’s getting serious traction. Unfortunately, her coworker Rose spots something a little more… suggestive in the foam. As Hailey scrambles to serve a customer who may have received one of her more questionable cappuccinos, panic brews faster than the espresso.

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A comic page set in Ralph’s Diner.Panel 1: Exterior of the diner. A man’s word balloon from inside calls, “Hailey… The man at table five is asking for his check.”Panel 2: Inside the diner kitchen. Rose, an older waitress with gray hair in a bun and wearing a white uniform and apron, walks toward Hailey. Hailey, a younger waitress with long red hair and a white apron, is excitedly holding up her phone. She says she posted a video of her latte-art leaf and it’s getting views.Panel 3: Rose asks if this is the famous foam. Hailey proudly says it is, holding a cup toward her.Panel 4: Silent panel. Rose looks down at the cup, clearly evaluating it, while Hailey stands beside her looking proud.Panel 5: Rose gently asks Hailey if she’s heard of Georgia O’Keeffe. Hailey, confused and frustrated, says people keep asking her that.Panel 6: Rose tells her it’s not a latte leaf… it’s a lady leaf. Hailey reacts with sudden alarm.Panel 7: Hailey panics and tells Rose she has to give the guy at table five his check. Rose wonders if he saw the video.Panel 8: Hailey covers her face in embarrassment and admits she made him a special cappuccino for Taco Tuesday.