Mike: Thursaturday? Couldn't it just as easily be Satuesday?

Ah, I see how you could've gotten that impression now. It was intended to be just one set of many pages that mr_pikachu read; that one happened to have pertinent material yet not quite give away anything. And considering that I'm still only halfway through Deathly Hallows, I don't think I've even gotten to the part it seemed to resemble. Believe me, we won't be seeing a three-word extension any time soon.

Perhaps Martin could return, yes. But one has to wonder if there would be consequences for such a summoning... would it be worth it to yank Martin from the afterlife?

I don't have room to keep a horse with me. Although I did get one of those reindeer that poops jellybeans for Christmas. Is that close enough?


Gabi: Thanks! If I need another blurred image in the future, I have a few different techniques I want to try. But this one worked well in this instance.

Jay would come back, wouldn't he? You just can't get rid of the guy.

Good question about the book's author. Maybe I'll delve into its origins, and maybe I'll just leave it as a mysterious tome. Haven't decided yet.


Laura: The same to you! I'm glad you liked the book's close, too; had to plan well in advance to time it right.

You know, I hadn't noticed it before, but they do have a striking resemblance. Good thing that Mr. Dethklok has to put on face paint to achieve the effect. It's understandable that people would resist Armageddon, no matter how futile it may eventually prove... but what does "She" have to do with it?

I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate!


Seadra: Hey, don't worry about it! Things happen, just like the things that slowed down my updates for awhile. It's terrible when real life gets in the way of TPM.

You do have to pity Ada, don't you? But at least it wasn't completely pointless. What was Martin trying to hide?

Yeah, Mewfour's sharper than he looks. But in a battle of wits, can sheer fear and force win the day?

Who are He and She? Only time will tell, because my lips are henceforth sealed.

Things are beginning to get heated. But how much longer will it last? I guarantee that we're not stopping with #150...


Kristian: Aw, how mean of you!

Well, I'm glad you liked the style. Those two pages took a lot of time to create, so it's good that it was worthwhile.

Yeah, I see your point about the initial style break now. It's not so unusual at this time, and I'm a bit more comfortable with doing it too. The close of #149 really didn't need to be wordy; I figured it was more important to keep the mood flowing. How better to do that than with a single swear word?

It is beginning... ooh! As for why mr_pikachu was the only one knowledgeable in this area, that may be important later. Haven't yet decided how far I want to delve into it. Oh, and remind me to send you some new snack foods. Hehe.

I really wanted this to be a dramatic close. In the past, the divisions between books have been somewhat arbitrary; they could have happened in almost any other place, but that happened to be the multiple of 50. This time, though, it actually means something. And it's nice to hear that my methods worked. Hopefully any future deviations of mine will be similarly well-received.

I honestly don't know how many more pages this will last. But my initial private estimate of 50 seems absurd now.


There's just one more thing to do before we can jump to Book Four...












Extra #3: Sometimes I'm surprised I haven't gotten more hate-mail over this series. But then I remember that my self-ridicule sets the torment bar at an unreachable level.

Time for another panel-by-panel guide!

Panel 2: I've actually taken the quote directly from a post by Crazy Elf Boy. But hey, I was the one who first made the "joke with no punchline," as Ada said.
Panel 3: Whether Weasel Overlord's pulling a Playboy or having one of her trademark shower orgies, you always leave thinking about more than just a plot twist.
Panel 4: Maybe Mega Horny will someday get revenge for all the torture to which his fellow characters have subjected him.
Panel 5: Okay, I can't believe it took so long to craft this one panel. It's based on #32. And for the record, I really thought I knew more swear words... actually had to do an internet search to get some of these.
Panel 6: Who is that guy, anyway?