Pilcrow & The Asterism

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

Tasting notes: hints of despair with a robust aftertaste of 'I miss supermarkets.'

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23: Foraging Fiasco - November 8, 2023 (W)

Panel 1:

[Pilcrow and the Asterism are in the forest in their bird-headed humanoid forms as a crow and three-eyed flamingo and wearing camping outfits. Pilcrow is holding a strange yellow root.]

Pilcrow: "Behold the bounty of the forest! This root is edible, I'm sure of it."

The Asterism: "As certain as your claim concerning the so-called 'savory' bark?"

Panel 2:

[Pilcrow takes a bite of the root and grimaces.]

Pilcrow: "Earthy... with a hint of... regret."

The Asterism: "A palate pleaser, perchance, for particularly peculiar preferences."

Panel 3:

[Pilcrow looks disgusted.]

Pilcrow "Perhaps it needs seasoning."

The Asterism: "Indeed, a sprinkle of sagacity, I suggest?"

Panel 4:

Pilcrow: "I admit, my foraging skills need work."

The Asterism: "Let's linger with the safety of our stocked sustenance, shall we?"