What's this? An invasion? Sounds like something major is going on beyond Talis's glowy ol' pumpkin...

PAGE 18 (4 Panels) Talis is bent over her work in a cubby seat in one wall by the hearth. She examines the rope carefully while she chews a big bite of fruit (held in her other hand). Coils of rope, a box of thread and a roll of canvas are semi-organized on the floor tucked just out of sight. There's a first aid kit on the wall to the left of the window and a shelf below it, overloaded with piles of broken things, labeled "Repairs".

Panel 1. Talis looks up and spots the basket of fresh market items on the table amidst the mess. Maisy blushes a bit as Talis teases her about Bert.
TALIS: Oh, Bert brought the delivery? Explains why you’re wearing your best corset under that apron!
MAISY: Hmm? Oh, yes, he says hello of course. Saw you working up there as he circled in.

Panel 2. Talis is digging through the basket and finds a parcel wrapped in paper and twine.
TALIS: Nice! He found the wax I asked for.

Panel 2. Talis stops digging now that she's found what she wanted in the bag.
TALIS: Did he have any news from the navy this time?
MAISY: Nothing pleasant to hear. Sounds like it's a right mess out there.

Panel 4. Talis frowns with her wax half unwrapped, and the things she dug out of the delivery tossed carelessly amongst the glue making materials. Maisy is looking for a clear place to set her pot down.
MAISY: Casualties on our side, not a dent on those ships.
TALIS: But it's been what? Three weeks since they appeared? How have they not defeated a single one?
MAISY: Could you clear a space for me?