Pilcrow & The Asterism

A webcomic about the unsettling corridors of a manor where cosmic enigmas and mundane musings collide.

Humanity. Surviving through the ages, only to be bamboozled by the cruel game of hot leaf water.

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5: Tea Time - September 27, 2023 (W)

Panel 1:

[The Pilcrow again ponders, this time in the form of a massive fan of black feathers with many eyes floating in space.]

Pilcrow: "Asterism, have you ever pondered the peculiarity of 'waiting'?"

Panel 2:

[The Asterism is a collection of three pink stars emitting brilliant light with purple eyes.]

The Asterism: "Waiting? A dance of anticipation tied to the linear progression of moments. A strange, mortal concept."

Panel 3:

[Scene transitions to their nearly-human, bird-headed, forms in the black manor. Pilcrow holds a steaming cup of tea, looking at it in contemplation.]

Pilcrow: "Behold this very incarnation of mortal suffering: they desire tea, yet must wait or scald themselves. And should one wait too long, a cold abyss instead greets them."

[Pilcrow takes a sip, and seems satisfied.]

Panel 4:

The Asterism: "Well?"

Pilcrow: "Hmm. Adequate."