Sacrimony

PANEL 1: 6:30PM
Khajad sits on the couch with a candle by her feet, illuminating a dark room.

PANEL 1: 6:42PM
Yunika hangs her head, still at the tavern. She looks disheveled and distraught. "She's... growing up so fast... right before my eyes. But it's like she's like... a... different person. I... I don't.. I don't know who she is. I just... I just don't know what to do about her. I... don't even know what to say to her... Rhia... How do I talk to her?"

PANEL 3:
Yunika lifts her head to face Rhia. "Here I am, getting completely wasted... avoiding her. I'm avoiding my own daughter, Rhia. It's her birthday, Rhia. I'm a terrible mom, Rhia. I'm horrible. I'm garbage."

Rhia looks surprised and tries to console Yunika. "What are you even saying, girl? You're an amazing mother! Just look at how hard you've been working to support her! So what id you need some "you time? Just remember Ankhiel has a plan for us all."

PANEL 4: 7:30PM
Khajad is half asleep on the couch, the candle has been significantly burned out.

PANEL 5: 8:30PM
The candle has burned completely out. Khajad gets up off the couch.

PANEL 6
Khajad leaves the room, retreating to the bedroom.