Evil Inc: Chapter 17, Page 25: Kiss Me. (Patreon)

Countess Influencia has figured out exactly what the algorithm wants.

Captain Heroic serving her coffee was good for a few thousand followers at a time. But public declarations of devotion? That sends the numbers through the roof.

When the follower count sails past 200,000, Countess decides it’s time to find out just how much engagement she can squeeze out of Cap.

Transcript

Panel 1Ralph’s Diner, exterior…

Countess: Could I get some more coffee, please?

Panel 2Countess Influencia is sitting in a booth at Ralph’s Diner

Heroic (pours her coffee): Of course, Countess Influencia

Panel 3The Countess’ phone erupts in confettiCountess: Oh! Oh my! Her phone: CONGRATS! 98k FOLLOWERS!

Panel 4

Countess: Every time you serve me coffee, my audience count jumps a couple thousand.Countess: I don’t even like coffee, but the algorithm LOVES it.

Panel 5

Cap: Would the algorithm like a glass of water?

Panel 6

Countess: It had better. My kidneys are thisclose to unfollowing me.

Panel 7

Countess: Tell them you chose me.Cap: I place you above all others, Countess.

Panel 8

Countess’ phone releases confetti: Congratulations! 101.2k followers!

Panel 9

Countess: I’ll bet we could get to two-hundred thousand. Tell me how much you love me.Captain Heroic: I do. I love you so much, Countess.

Panel 10

Countess squeals in delight as her phone releases confetti: Congratulations! 216.7k followers!

Panel 11

Countess, evilly: Kiss me.