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I was not ready for this new side of Lottie. And neither will you.  John A posted:Nero was indeed mentioned in Solver 7 – here, in fact – but no more was revealed. Perhaps we will find out more next time. Once Claire is done screaming.
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Nero is a sales rep for "Options" instant hot chocolate, which you could say makes him a "Café Nero"
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That's an interesting name he's chosen for the dead gentleman.
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Lottie's gone a bit God Emperor Of Dune in that puffer coat
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Always. Back. Salt-shaker.
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 John A posted:Another Solver story concludes! I hope you enjoyed it. The next story is a two-parter, encompassing Solvers 9 & 10, beginning in January. Given that there are just two weeks I have before my traditional Christmas/New Year break, I’ve constructed a six-page fill-in to span the gap. So come back on Monday for “Holiday Surprise 2022”.
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New story: Holiday Surprise 2022 John A posted:For readers new to my “comics universe” (I’m not sure how many people that might be – potentially five or six reading this), you can learn much more about Shauna Wickle in the Bad Machinery archives.
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Saoshyant posted:New story: Holiday Surprise 2022 Never before has anyone so accurately captured the British railway experience
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I like that Shauna's tattoos are a combination of anchors and the symbol for Woman/Venus
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The Law and Order CI pinball machine is an amazing bit of business.
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Lottie, you were the one under mind control in The Case of The Lonely One. Of course there’s also the possibility that there was an unseen incident she’s referring to. Also this is technically Mildred’s fault.
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Yvonmukluk posted:Also this is technically Mildred’s fault. 
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Murdstone posted:I don't think Munch was ever in L&O:CI. Oddly you're right. He did do an episode of Trial By Jury but never CI.
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 John A posted:The ‘Festival Of Speeding’, eagle-eyed viewers will note, is hosted by Mr Des Fishman.
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Is that a seasonal Mad Terry cameo I see? Truly a Christmas miracle.
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That was sweet. I didn't realize how much I missed the Mystery Solving Teens, but it was really lovely having even this small reunion. I'm glad Shauna is doing architecture.
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A new Solver story is starting on Monday. I kind of miss Steeple and wouldn't mind a new story there first, but hey, sounds promising at least. John A posted:“Boys Like Fun”, a thrilling new tale in two parts starts on Monday. I think you’ll enjoy this one. I’ve put everything into it. My $3 and up Patreon subscribers will be able to download part 1 as a PDF first thing on January 2nd.
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