published 1/29/2024 /// huge thank you to my partner for coloring the first 2 pages!

Faelien: Hi, new friend! I'm Faelien, it's nice to meet you

I live over there by the apple tree. You know the one...

uhh.. I like to draw and I like cartoons... my favorite color is blue...

it's so nice to have a new friend around! What's your name, new friend?

Dead Squirrel: ...

Faelien: I like that name.

Faelien: Come on, Lets go to my house.

we can do all sorts of things, like various board games, or a movie. or something.

This a way

Faelien: Hey, you know, I just dont really don't feel the same way...

[dead squirrel says nothing because its dead]

like, it's not your fault. i just don't feel a spark

[dead squirrel says nothing again because its still dead]

I'm glad we both agree!

Faelien: Alright, have a nice night!

Faelien: why can't I make friends?

do I smell funny? no...

what is it?!

WHY DOESNT ANYONE LIKE ME!?

Faelien: welp. there's always a tomorrow.

Unknown character: Excuse me?

Unknown cat: would you be interested in hearing the word of God?

Faelien: uhhhh...

Unnamed cat: ummm... well... have a swell rest of your day. and God bless!

[thinking] This guy's so weird...

Faelien [thinking]: I think I made a new friend today.