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The Purple Door - A Gator Days Christmas Special Part Two
Pages 7-10/12
Page 7 We're standing in front of a purple door. The address seems to be 1402. This isn't a place I recognize but Gustopher seems to be more familiar with it. I notice him staring at the door solemnly. His face isn't showing much emotion but I can sense a sadness underneath it. After a brief period of silence he says, "I think this is where my mom lives." Page 8 Gustopher's sadness seems to melt away for a moment and he excitedly says to me, "Maybe Mom is waiting for me!" He lifts his hands into the air and continues, "I'll open the door and say "MERRY CHRISTMAS!" The world feels brighter and warmer for a moment. "We'll spend Christmas together and I'll tell her all about my friends and-" Gustopher's voice suddenly softens, "Maybe she won't leave." Page 9 Gustopher stares at the purple down. It seems so big and imposing in this moment. "I think about her a lot around Christmas," he continues, "I'll wonder what she's doing." "On TV, families get reunited on Christmas. But that doesn't happen to me." Gustopher sits down on the ground next to me. I can tell that there's a lot going through his head right now. Page 10 Gustopher tells me exactly how he's feeling "If she wanted to spend Christmas with me then she wouldn't have left. It bothers me more and more every year." "It hurts." I need to say something so I say it. "It's okay to feel hurt. During a time of year that's filled with so much laughter and joy, the pain in our life can hurt even more. It's okay to feel upset. I'll be there for you to help you through it." It might have just came out as a Mew but I think he understood me. I curl up in Gustopher's arms to let him know he's not alone. He found me when I was all by my myself. This is the least I can do.
December 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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The Purple Door - A Gator Days Christmas Special Part Two
Pages 11-12/12
Page 11 Things seem to be getting fuzzier. Gustopher hugs me. I can hear his thoughts "I'm not a lone. I got Dad. I got Mewbert and Nougat." The fog seems to be going away and the world is becoming clearer again. "I got Grandma and Grandpa. I got all my friends." We're in Gustopher's bedroom. "Sometimes I feel hurt. But I know I'll feel happy again." Page 12 "IT'S CHRISTMAS!" Gustopher shouts all of sudden. It is? Was that all a dream? I have no idea. I just want to go back to sleep. Gustopher rushes to wake up his dad. "DAD! WAKE UP! IT'S CHRISTMAS! Oh!" Something catches his eye on an end table. It was a photo that fell out of the recipe book the night before. Gustopher picks it up and says "You're not here but... Merry Christmas, Mom." Back the yelling, "DAD! GET UP!" The photo is back on the table. It's a picture of Gustopher's parents. There's a heart with "CHRISTINE + AUGUST" written inside. Gustopher's dad is holding the hand of a woman who is holding up a key in her other hand. They stand in front of a purple door.
December 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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The Purple Door - A Gator Days Christmas Special Part One
Pages 5-6/12
Part Two coming December 24th
Page 5 We see to be floating in the sky. Gustopher looks down to see what's below. I don't want to think about what's below. I focus all my energy on holding onto Gustopher. He suddenly looks upward at something glowing. I don't pay a lot of attention. I'm still trying my best to stay alive. Why do some people dream of flying? This is terrifying! Gustopher smiles at the sight in front of him. Good for him. My own grip is starting to fail me, I'm starting to fall away from him. For a briefest moment of thoughts briefly drift away from the fear of falling and I see what Gustopher sees. The moon, bright and glowing right in front of us. It's beautiful. Despite everything, I'm glad to see it. Page 6 Something feels different. The world seems less floating somehow. I feel myself being slowly drawn to the ground. Gustopher doesn't seem to be too worried about any of this. I guess if he's fine, then I'm fine too. We find ourselves lowering into a foggy place. The stars above us around quickly replaced with a thick mist. I find myself feeling even more disoriented. Suddenly, I feel solid ground beneath me. It's sidewalk. All my fur stands on end as finally touch the cold hard ground. This place reminds of where are I first met Gustopher.
December 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Bolero's New Sweater - Gator Days
Bolero's New Sweater - Gator Days Transcript Panel 1 Bolero has received a new sweater for Christmas! It seems to be a few sizes too big. He can't even fit his arms through the sleeves. His mom isn't too worried. Tammy: Looks like your new sweater is too big. Panel 2 Bolero lifts an arm and watches the rest of the sleeve be pulled down by gravity. Tammy: You'll just have to grow into it. Panel 3 Bolero begins to lift the back of the neckline of the sweater upward. Tammy: You can take it off. Panel 4 Bolero has the sweater covering the back of his head and he's lifting the arms so the sleeves flop around in the air. He feels like a medieval peasant working tirelessly in the fields. Perhaps one plotting treason against the king. Bolero: I love this. Tammy: Really? Bolero: Can I wear it to school?
December 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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happy winter's crest 🖤💜
#criticalrolefanart
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A festive illustration of Laudna and Imogen Temult from Critical Role in a soft embrace under the mistletoe.
December 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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The Purple Door - A Gator Days Christmas Special Part One
Pages 1-4/12
Part Two coming December 24th
Page 1 My name is Mewbert. I am cat. I live in a house with another cat named Nougat and two giants. The bigger giant, August, is in the food room and preparing to to make something special. This is one of my favorite times because he'll give me food if I stare at him long enough. He's wrapped himself in cloth that says "LET US SLEIGH". He claims it's a joke that works on multiple levels. I don't care, I just want food. "I haven't made this in a long time," he says, "Could you get me the recipe book from my desk?" "Got it!" says the smaller giant. His name is Gustopher. I follow Gustopher to fetch this book. It's possible that more food might be involved and I don't wish to miss that. The giants have filled our home with strange things. Like a tree covered in colorful lights. Silly giants. Don't they know that trees belong outside? Gustopher has found the book but something has fallen out of it. His face is blank as he stares at it but I can tell he's feeling sad. Page 2 The treats have been made and the giants have prepared for sleep. I've heard murmuring of tomorrow being an important day. Gustopher has a smile on his face but I can tell that there's something upsetting him. I've decided that I should watch over him tonight. I am a good cat. Gustopher closes his eyes but something begins to feel off. The window glows a faint purple color. I'm pretty sure it's not supposed to do that. Then again, the giants have also been putting bright and colorful objects everywhere so I don't know what's normal anymore. I've tried to help them by knocking things off the table but they keep putting them back. They're weird. Gustopher has noticed the window's glow. He leans forward and watches it carefully. I watch from bedroom entrance. He surely can't get into too much trouble, right? Page 3 Gustopher looks through his window. I watch him look through it. The giants are such interesting creatures. They're easily entertained by windows and glowing rectangles. I could watch them for hours. Something is suddenly off. Is Gustopher starting to rise up into the air. I don't think he's supposed to do that. This doesn't seem normal. Have the giants always been able to float off randomly? I'll have to tell Nougat about this later. Okay, now this really isn't good. He's starting to float out the window. The invisible force field isn't working. I have to do something! Maybe if I grab onto him, I can weight him down. I leap into action! I can't let him float away! He's really good at petting! Oh no. I seem to have gone through the window too. This is not good. This is not right. I don't know what to do. I hold tight to Gustopher's leg. Page 4 Are we alive? I think we're still alive. I'm afraid to open my eyes. I'm holding tight to Gustopher so I don't fall. Okay, deep breath in and deep breath out. This is fine. I'm fine. Whatever is happening is fine. I open my eyes and I see the night sky. Beautiful stars surrounding me. That's nice. Until I realize that they're surrounding me. Oh, we're high up in the night sky. This is not fine. I hold tight to Gustopher. I don't think this is normal.
December 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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(11/17) The Reason for the Thing
December 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Cranky - Gator Days
Cranky - Gator Days Panel 1 Ember has woken up on the wrong side of the bed and she is CRANKY! Thankfully, she's polite enough to inform the world that she is cranky so that everyone has the opportunity to escape her wrath. Ember: I'M CRANKY! DON'T TALK TO ME! Panel 2 Ember has decided to lock herself away in her room. She is letting everyone know that she is not to be disturbed. She might be angry with the world but she has standards. Ember: I WANT TO BE ALONE! EVERYONE GO AWAY. Panel 3 Ember closes her bedroom door. There is a sign designating it as "EMBER'S LAIR". The writing on the sign was decided by Ember who wanted all potential intruders to have an a feel of dread they approach her domain. Panel 4 Ember peeks her head out out of her bedroom door with a new declaration. Ember: BEING ALONE IS BORING! SOMEONE LET ME YELL AT THEM! Again, Ember might be super grumpy but she has standards.
December 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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The End of the World - Gator Days
The End of the World - Gator Days Transcript Panel 1 August and Gustopher are walking home from the grocery store when they see a street evangelist spreading the good news about the end of the world with a megaphone. He is lifting the holy text "THE FINE BOOK" in the air. Whether or not this book is actually fine is hotly debated. Street Evangelist: REPENT SINNERS! THE WORLD'S END IS NEAR! Gustopher: It is? Panel 2 August has lived through multiple declarations of the end of the world and is fairly confident that the world is not ending. Or if the world is ending, it's happening slowly and painfully. August: No, the world isn't ending. Gustopher: But what if it is? I have to live life to the fullest. Panel 3 Gustopher is filled with determination. If the world ends, he's going to be absolutely sure that he has no regrets. Gustopher: When we get home, I'm going to pet cats and play video games. Panel 4 August: You do that every night. Gustopher: I live each day like it's my last. August and Gustopher went home, pet the cats, and played video games.
December 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Phone Call (pt. 6/6) #webcomics
Tiff: “Hey, sorry I’m late. I got caught up talking to my m-” Veronica: “AH! You’re wearing a kerchief!” ~ Veronica: “I was going through some stuff from Pride this year and I found something I thought you’d l-” “Here it is!” ~ Veronica: “TA-DAAAA!” Tiff: “A trans pride bandana?” ~ Veronica: “Yeah! I wouldn’t wear it, but I thought you might.” ~ Veronica: “But, uh, don’t feel like you have to it it’s not your style or, like, tacky.” Tiff: (tying bandana around neck) “No, no. I was just thinking this is… ~ Tiff: “Perfect” (blush, smiles)
December 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Phone Call (pt. 5/6) #webcomics
Eve: “Criss! Tiff, you need to stand up to your mom.” Tiff: “I was correcting her this time, wasn’t I? It’s not easy.” ~ Eve: “It’s so frustrating watching her push you around.” “you gotta assert yourself.” “No acting like a wimp.” Tiff: “uh-huh” (phone on counter is ringing) *Le-Ring-Ring* ~ Eve: “Just reach inside, find your inner Eve, and say-” Tiff: “Bonjour Mrs. Parker-Marteau! Eve can’t wait to tell you about today’s mass.” ~ Eve: (covering receiver) “You B*tch!” Tiff: “Show my how it’s done, bestie!”
December 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Bad cop, worse cop.
{ #batgirl #robin #dc }
December 17, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Text Anxiety - Gator Days
Text Anxiety - Gator Days Panel 1 Polly is taking a walk. This is one of her favorite streets with a street sign that says "SIGN". It's a great place to go if you're wishing for a higher power to send you a sign. Unfortunately, Polly has a head full of anxious thoughts. She has been waiting for Gwen to text her back but it has taken longer than usual. Polly (thinking): Gwen still hasn't texted back. Is she angry? Panel 2 Polly's thoughts starts to spiral. She's starting to think she might not be a very good friend. Polly (thinking): Maybe I'm bothering her. Am I bad friend? Should I leave her alone? Panel 3 Polly checks her phone and makes a startling discovery that instantly eliminates all anxiety. Polly (thinking): Oh. I forgot to press send on my last text. Panel 4 Now we see Gwen doing some grocery shopping. She's near the produce where we can see a lot of colorful and ideally edible plants for sale. There are "Perfect" CHIVES for sale as well as orange sticks, round brown things, big and green things, and red stuff labelled "RED!!!!!!!!!!". There's also shelf standard store favorites like "Box of Food", "Can of Drink", "FOMO", and "Sold out". It's the usual grocery store stuff. Gwen is also currently feeling relieved. Gwen (thinking): Polly texted! I thought she was mad at me.
December 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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To the people who have been relating to this arc too much, please remember that I love you and you deserve to be happy. (Phone Call pt. 4/5) #webcomics
Tiff: (on phone) “Well, Mom I better let you go.” “Uh-huh” “yup” “love you” “Tiff” *beep* ~ Eve: “How are ya doin’” Tiff: “My fidgeting messed up my hair, my makeup sweated off, and now my clothes feel clammy.” ~ Tiff: “My confidence and optimism has been replaced with anxiety and guilt which will no doubt culminate tonight as a stress dream.” ~ Tiff: “Oh, and I’m late for my date.” Eve: “That woman is Satan.”
December 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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It Stays With You - Gator Days
It Stays With You - Gator Days Transcript Panel 1 Liam is reading a fantasy novel he found called Dragon Days. As he reads, he can vividly imagine the events of the book playing out. There is an elder wizard with a mustache that appears to be fighting a fearsome dragon. In the distance, the wizard's apprentice who looks a little like Liam watches. The book does not have favorable reviews but Liam has found a lot to enjoy about it. He feels a deep connection with the wizard's apprentice. He's also interested in this dragon. Panel 2 Liam's mother tells him that the time for reading has ended. Fern: Liam, it's time for sleep. Liam: Okay. Panel 3 Liam has put away Dragon Days. He is in bed and wondering what will happen next in the story. He begins to consider the different possibilities and where they might lead. Panel 4 Liam closes his eyes. His mind drifts back the book. As he falls asleep watches the events play out in his head. He sees the wizard's apprentice wield a magical staff and stare down the dragon. He might not be reading the book but he is still in its world. This is one of the many things that Liam loves about books.
December 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Trash Talk - Gator Days
Transcript Panel 1 Hannah and Gustopher are playing some sort of board game. Hannah seems confident that victory belongs to her. Gustopher has not given up hope. Hannah: It's over Gustopher! I have the high ground. Gustopher: Not if I roll a two or a six. Panel 2 Hannah is not concerned. She continues to taunt Gustopher. Hannah: You're a fool if you think you can win. Gustopher: I know you are but what am I? Gustopher is not very good at banter. Panel 3 Olivia and Liam are also at the table. Olivia watches Hannah and Gustopher yell back and forth while Liam is occupied with a book. His book is called "Book: The Movie: The Novel". It's the novelization of the movie based on the hit book called book. It's garbage. In front of them is a board with various spaces that each have a word starting with the letter "F" on them. Spaces include Fear, Fork, Feast, Fight, Flip, and Flee. The pieces are all supposed to be things that start with "F" but the game developers really stretched it for some. They include a metal cat that's supposed to be a feline and a little metal cup that's supposed to be a full cup. Hannah: My strategy is unparalleled! Roll your last pathetic die! Gustopher: You're pathetic! Gustopher is still not very good at banter. Panel 4 Olivia is beginning to wonder if she's been forgotten. Liam is unbothered. Olivia: Did they forget we're also playing? Liam: I like it better this way.
December 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Self-Reliance - Gator Days
Self-Reliance - Gator Days Transcript Panel 1 Hannah has a jar of something pickled that she can't get open. She comes to her dad to see if he can get it open for her. Sadly, he sees this as a good learning opportunity. Hannah: DAD! Can you open this jar? Seth: I can, but I don't think I should. Panel 2 Seth: Instead, I should help you learn how to do it yourself. Seth is prepared for this moment. Having struggled with many a jar, he knows a vast variety of tips to help his daughter learn how to open these jars if she runs into this problem again. Panel 3 Seth is ready to tackle this problem! He is ready to impart wisdom! He's ready to be a good father! Seth: This is your chance to gain self-reliance and- Hannah: Papa, can you open this? Panel 4 Daryl has arrived home and immediately opens the jar. Daryl: No problem. Hannah: Thanks, Papa. Seth gasps. He's shocked at this turn of events! It's okay, he will soon forget all his worries when he gets some of the special treat in that jar. It seems to be pickled chocolate. Who can be upset about open jars when they have pickled chocolate?
December 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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It’s not the correcting that’s exhausting. It’s feeling like the other person doesn’t want to put in the effort. (Phone Call pt. 3/5) #webcomics
Tiff: (on phone) “So, uh, mom, how did planting go?” “Er, yeah they would’ve finished harvest now, huh?” “It’s Tiff.” ~ Tiff: “Yahhhh… it’s been a while since I called. “… or texted.” “…or visited.” “…heh heh…” “TIFF, Mom.” ~ Tiff: “uhh, Christmas? I hadn’t even th-“ “Yeah I missed last-“ “Daught-“ “I’d love to see them but-“ “I-“ “uh-huh” “tiff” ~ Eve: “DUDE! HANG UP!” Tiff: “I can’t. The phone is stuck to my face sweat.”
December 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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A comic of two foxes, one of whom is blue, the other is green. In this one, Blue and Green are in bed. Green is looking at Blue, who is sulking, with his back towards Green. Green: ...Are you mad at me? Blue: No. Green: Are you mad at something else? Blue: A little bit, yes. Green: Do you want to talk? Can I help in any way? Blue: No, and no. I'm okay. Satisfied with the answers, Green turns to his other side, and both foxes close their eyes to sleep. Green: Okay then. Goodnight. Blue: Goodnight.
December 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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No Children (Part 4) - Gator Days
No Children (Part 4) - Gator Days Transcript Panel 1 August is at the office on an off day for a work emergency. He's had to leave his son with a co-worker, Iris, while he takes care of things and has just wrapped it up. He's picking up Gustopher now. August: I'm done. Thanks for watching- Gustopher: DAD! Panel 2 Gustopher is filled with an unreasonable amount of energy. In his hand is an energy drink that says "INFINITE ENERGY - Insomnia Flavored". Mistakes were made. He speaks rapidly, loudly, and with no respect from proper sentence structure. Gustopher: IRIS LET ME HAVE ANYTHING I WANTED FROM THE VENDING MACHINE AND I GOT AN ENERGY DRINK AND IT'S SO GOOD CAN WE GET SOME FOR HOME AND WE WATCHED CAT VIDEOS AND IRIS YELLED AT SOMEONE. Panel 3 August stares at his son with a mixture of exhaustion, surprise, and just the slightest amount of amusement that he knows will not last. Iris hopes this will dissuade August from putting her in this situation again unless it is absolutely necessary. Gustopher: I DIDN'T KNOW I COULD YELL THIS LOUD! Panel 4 Iris: He's a good kid. Good luck. Gustopher: I'M SHAKING! Gustopher is vibrating. His face is not exploding. All things considered, August thinks that this day could have had far worse outcomes.
December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Phone Call (pt. 1/5) #webcomics
Eve: “You’re looking pretty excited.” Tiff: “I’m getting coffee with Veronica today.” ~ Tiff: “I just got my hair done, I’m wearing a cute outfit, and I even tried a little make-up.” Eve: “Rock it girl!” (phone rings in Tiff’s pocket) ~ Tiff: “Nothing can shake my confidence today!” “Hello? ~ Tiff: “Oh… Hi Mom.” (Eve throw coffee into the air in surprise)
December 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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No Children (Part 3) - Gator Days
No Children (Part 3) - Gator Days Transcript Panel 1 August was called into work to take of an emergency and Iris is doing him a favor by letting his son wait in her office. Gustopher just learned that Iris doesn't have any kids and is curious about that. Iris has a cup of coffee in a mug that says "BOAR FACE". Gustopher got a can of something from the vending machine but it's slightly out of view. Foreshadowing is a literary device. Gustopher: I thought married people always had kids. Iris: Some don't want to kids. Panel 2 Iris looks away for a moment. She feels a momentary heaviness and continues. Iris: And some want kids but life doesn't work out that way. It's like... You're probably too young to understand. It's a complicated topic and Iris has a lot of complicated feelings about it. Panel 3 Gustopher just says the first thing that comes to his head. Gustopher: Like loving and missing someone you never get to meet. Iris: Kind of like that. Panel 4 Gustopher begins to dwell on the topic. Gustopher: That's not fair. Iris: Yeah... Let's watch cat videos. Cats help.
December 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Even the good old days have their good old days.
(Kevin and Miles standing outside waiting for the bus) Kevin: You ever feel like we’re getting old? Miles: Dude, we’re nine. Kevin: Not like OLD, old but don’t you ever miss being six or seven? Back before you got worried about being cool. Before math had fractions. That was a better time. Kevin: a more whimsical time. (Both standing in silence) Miles: Ms. Campbell gave me a scratch-and-sniff sticker yesterday, and I didn’t even smell it. Kevin: We’re too young to be this old.
December 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Always have Grandpa Simpson story ready for when a kid asks you. #webcomics
Tiff: “Y’know, when I first got a phone it had a few pre;oaded games like solitaire and breakout. I played those a lot.” ~ Tiff: “Then touchscreens came and games like ‘Cut the Rope,’ ‘Doodle Jump,’ And ‘Angry Birds’ were all the rage.” ~ Tiff: “Now I haven’t downloaded any. Too many ads. Too many knock-offs. I lost interest. The games just… went away.” ~ Kid” You coulda just said “No.” “ Tiff: “Well YOU shouldn’t be talking to strangers.”
December 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Gonna say right now that I still don’t know the origin of the phrase Goody Two-shoes and I’m not interested.
(Miles, grounded, talking to Keven through his bedroom window) Kevin: Well, well. Look who’s grounded. Mr. Goody Two-Shoes. Miles: What‘’a that even mean? Kevin: oh, well, you know… Goody Two-Shoes. Miles: Actually, I don’t know. Kevin: it’s like… uh… Miles: New rule: No more insults that you can’t explain. Kevin: (throwing up his hands in outrage) That’s like HALF my catalogue!
December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM