Either Donna has no clue about how pep talks work, or she is actually very sly and uses the "motivation via presenting herself as her underlings' common enemy" method...
That was one direction I thought about taking this, but in the end I went with the most obvious outcome of "motivation via fear" when attempted by a junior supervisor...
stand by for some outright Ariane-ish behavior from Naomi within the next dozen pages... unsure whether Ariane is considered a fictional character or real person who is a minor celebrity, but rest assured Naomi sees her as a role model.
Ahh, my good influence again! I think we got along well during that act in Würzburg. (I'm straight by that way, but not fanatic about it, and I do sub for dommes if it's part of the act.)
Yeah, Ariane's been repeatedly insistent about including herself in these events. At some point near the close of this "chapter" I'll cut her in with a more substantive cameo... man, it's funny to find out who your webcomic allies are.
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My apologies, the store is closed because of COVID-19.
"Boobies are for closers"
Yeah, I can see this working. Sorta. Kinda.
Unfortunately for her, shit talking the people responsible for your failure or success is generally a poor technique.
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Damn! That third panel! Love it!
XD XD Nice Ari cameo.