[Today's extra comic!]

"...tall guy, some kind of mixed species type."

"Mhm," Vlad murmured.

"He's from Violetta, but it sounds like he's got no family to contact."

"Aw."

"He seems sweet, just--I think he could use a little kindness."

"Of course," Vlad agreed. "Well, my room's open, if you wanna send him to me."

"That would be great. Is this afternoon okay?"

"Sure--I'll be at work, but I'll leave a spare key above the front door."

"Thank you so much, Vlad."

"No problem. What'd you say his name was?"

"Hawk Press."

"Hawk," Vlad repeated. "Got it. Hey, you take care, Jasmine."

"Same to you," Jasmine answered.

"Thanks. Bye."

Vlad hung up, flipped his cell phone closed, sat back in his chair, and took a deep drag on his cigarette. The house was quiet. Janis was curled up in the light, asleep. Vlad exhaled a big cloud of smoke, and thought for a moment.

"Geez," he said to himself, frowning. "Another sad kid coming out of Violetta, huh."