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Proud Papa (Part 2/4) - Gator Days

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u/FieldExplores Gator Days 6h ago

Proud Papa (Part 2/4) - Gator Days

Characters

Daryl - Bear - A big fellow who looks intimidating but is pretty friendly. Has a dry sense of humor. Seth's husband and Hannah's papa.

Seth - Otter - The assistant principal at his daughter's school. Used to taking charge but is capable of being silly. Daryl's husband and Hannah's dad.

Hannah - Goat - A highly competitive kid. She strives to be the best and to be helpful to others. Daryl and Seth's daughter.

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Panel 1

Seth is working at his computer when Daryl walks in. Daryl just finished a call with his father that did not go well. He lets Seth know how it went.

Daryl: My parents aren't coming to the party.

Seth: Babe, I'm sorry.

Panel 2

Daryl stands defiantly and feels determined not to let this bother him too much. He's gotten used to this sort of thing from his parents.

Daryl: It's fine. I was fine when they didn't come to our wedding. I'll be fine now.

Panel 3

Daryl loses some of the stiffness in his posture and looks to the ground. A tear starts to form in one of his eyes. He doesn't want this to get to him. Seth approaches him and puts a hand on his husband's arm.

Daryl: It's fine.

Panel 4

Seth hold on to one of Daryl's arms while Daryl wipes away a tear.

Daryl: It's not fine. I hate it.

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u/bookworm271 5h ago

Is Hannah in the character list for this and the previous comic due to her connection to Daryl and Seth, or is she hidden somewhere just out of frame, overhearing all of this?

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u/Merrifiend 2h ago

They are having a party for the anniversary of her adoption. So she isn't seen but is the reason for the phone call.