I reworked some of the drawing, and I'm still not happy with how Nico looks in the 5th panel.

I am, however, pleased with how I fixed the 6th panel, compared to the first try.

I wasn't sure if the texturing looked good, so I went without it on this page. What do you think, better with or without?

Nicolas cases the castle as he works.

Still needs work. But for now, here it is.

The guard in front of the gate is clearly pampered and relaxed. But there are also archers in the towers, for in case someone doesn't take him seriously.

The little patch down there on the road is Nicolas on the wagon.

Val and Nico are now committed to their job on Duravin's castle.

Herm

You do know what a herm is, don't you? It's a statue to hermes. It's sort of a phallus unto the deity.

Yes, it's true, this is a herm.
As an example: http://homepage.smc.edu/jones_janie.....etty_villa.htm

Just imagine roaming ancient greece and encountering herms hither and thither! Eek!

The { } shows what Val is thinking.

If you have ever played with a pack of puppies, you know what Nicolas is experiencing.

And I assume if you've ever been a mother you'll relate to how Val feels. :)

I had this finished months ago. Having it finished finally pushed me into catching the story up to this point.

She's so sweet. :love:

Both late and early?

Nico panics even before he knows what's going on.

Val interrupts Nico with a grunt, then a whine of pain.

Val Tries Some Mint

Brush marker on paper, slightly cleaned up in GIMP.

Val discovers that she dislikes mint. If Val finds some yummy beetles, will Nicolas try them?

For ease of commenting, I'm also posting Nicolas on FurAffinity.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

hand drawn and inked, colored in GIMP

Numbers 46-50 haven't gone beyond the idea stage. No promises when I'll post them.

colored pencil on 16x20 drawing paper
$150 for the original

Cheese, salty sausage, and wine can make one thirsty for water.

Philosophy of savagery from Val.

Nico is sucking the goose gravy off his fingers while he's toasting the next piece.

Angry badger doesn't know which of them to chase.

Nico is hoping the badger will do something against Duravin if he thinks that Duravin is "taxing" him.

Nicolas is not trying to hurt the badger. He is only trying to make it angry. This is a very easy task... easy to do, but not so easy to survive. He is very frightened, he knows he's in danger of being savaged, but he is still purposely antagonizing the ferocious creature.