Amiable Dorsai

And a lot of catching up--who knows what other basic info she's missing?

If this does cause dissension in the ranks, giving Lucy a mark could put her closer to par with her friends.

Lucy is about to find out that she's the only one of the quartet with no knowledge of magic. How will that affect her relationship with Diane?

Here: https://www.egscomics.com/egsnp/doubledate-073 Sorry Cat, you're out of the bag!

Conscience? She seems to be overwhelmed by regret for Pandora's marking of people, perhaps unaware that it worked out fine for some of the markees, such as Justin.

Definitely Pandora's priorities not Hope's. Did Pandora understand that Hope would be concerned as much with atoning for Pandora's mischief as her family (and Sarah) and set this barrier up to keep her focused on Pandora's priorities?

Looking more closely and comparing this to earlier strips, it seems that Rhoda has shrunk Cat but not her hair and vest. That makes sense (as much as anything involving magic does) because a smaller, lighter Cat will hit the ground with less force, and the clothes and hair will provide some padding. Quick thinking on Rhoda's part, if so.

It looks to me like she fell onto her own Rhoda-enhanced hair. In any case explanations will be demanded.

Hmmm. I thought Pandora was responsible for the block, but this seems to go above and beyond.... Unless she set it up this way to force Hope to grow a backbone.

In my opinion it's almost certain. Dan's opinion may be different...

I suspect that this possibility, or something like it, is what so terrified Rhoda.

I wonder if she'll have trouble getting started. "Remember that nearly omniscient and ridiculously powerful Immortal you befriended? I'm what's left of her."

Cat looks she's about to try bowling the same way I do: more enthusiasm than skill.

Yes, what else can tell about herself without getting into telling other peoples secrets? If I were Rhoda, right now I might be a little miffed about hearing all this for the first time.

1. Diane is keeping her magic-and the fact that she's friends with the Main Eight form everyone on the date. 2 Lucy is keeping her hobby from everyone. 3. Rhoda and Cat are keeping their magic secret from Lucy and Diane. 4. Camdin is about to give up his secret, and maybe Luke's while he's at it. Lots of secrets on this date. How many will come out before the last pin drops?