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The Spiel
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Professor Etheric
Professor Etheric
You know that thing where an organization has the pre-scripted greeting that tells a little bit about them? Yeah...

Just so we're clear, the main job of the Shadowlight League these days is the protection (and possible training and employment) of magical types (wizards, sorcerers, and the like). They also investigate esoteric, occult, and paranormal things.

Also, at every point, Mercy has made sure that Ghoul is with her willingly.

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SarahSophia
SarahSophia
Do I really come across as that snarktastic?
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Professor Etheric
Professor Etheric
Sometimes, Soph... :P
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Delta-v
Don't worry about it, SarahSophia. One good snark deserves another, and Ghoul had it coming. Heh, poor Ghoul. Never has so much snark fallen so flat so often as has his since he met Mercy. ^^
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Call Me Tom
Call Me Tom
So the Shodowlight Leage is like groupe of people who just happen to have an understanding between each other?
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Professor Etheric
Professor Etheric
Hmm... In a way, yes. It's probably fair to say that the Shadowlight League and [REDACTED], also known as the "wizard police" have an Understanding... ish...
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HeSerpenty
HeSerpenty
Ghoul ur such a SOUR PUSS! Lololol

I love how u manage ur manymany characters Prof!
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Professor Etheric
Professor Etheric
Ghoul is a punk, and uses sarcasm as a defense mechanism... :P

And THANK YOU! I kinda HAVE to, all things considered. I'm glad I'm doing it right! :D
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Shirokuro
Shirokuro
Ghoul...language! ....xD
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Professor Etheric
Professor Etheric
He's a naughty boy... :P
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lirvilas
lirvilas
Soooo kinda like Dunder Mifflin, except with better ties?
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Professor Etheric
Professor Etheric
That and, you know, magic...
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Miaubol
Miaubol
yay MONEY!

wait... what's the catch? ;)
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Professor Etheric
Professor Etheric
The catch? Occasionally handling dangerous magical artifacts, watching things that are very boring until they really really aren't, and having a secret that would guarantee you will be the coolest person around, except you can't tell anyone. Also, MiBs occasionally pester you.

On the plus side, most wizards, sorcerers, witches and the like all over the world tend to react well toward you, and most major cities (and some not-so-major cities and towns) have a Shadowlight League presence, so you have a safe place to stay/hide out if you need it...
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Miaubol
Miaubol
hmmm sounds good.

...*provided* he gets well along with these shadowlight people ;)

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Seabiscuit
Seabiscuit
Heh hehe heh. The snark.:D
"The Shadowlight League" is the coolest name~
Ohhh, I wanna see them 'hire' Ghoul!
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Professor Etheric
Professor Etheric
Beware the snark...

Thanks! I was really proud of it when I came up with it!

Well, Ghoul has some learning to do, but he COULD end up working for them...
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Confettirainbowpony
Confettirainbowpony
I would want to know more about the magical-insurance benefits before I sign anything. >_>

P.s. I still think Gabby is a wicked cool character!! XP <3
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Professor Etheric
Professor Etheric
They actually have excellent health coverage, and if magical badness happens to you, they will do whatever they can for you...

Thanks! I like her, too. She's a good "grounded" character in the midst of all the madness. Just don't ask her about the time she and Professor Edgar Stanton found the [REDACTED]
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ZeroGee
ZeroGee
They have doughnuts too!
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Professor Etheric
Professor Etheric
Yes! XD
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Matt Knab
Matt Knab
Ah yes, the mythical "tourist". ;)
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Professor Etheric
Professor Etheric
Yes, a strange cryptid, indeed...
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melaredblu
melaredblu
I like the way you shade that lady's hair. It came out nicely.
And seriously, somebody needs to get this guy a swear jar.
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Professor Etheric
Professor Etheric
Thanks!

And you're right, though he doesn't have NEAR the money to support his pott-mouth habit.
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Fig
Fig
lol goddammit, man. i love this comic. i may suck at keeping up with things, but i always get to this one first.

that damn snark, though lol
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Professor Etheric
Professor Etheric
We do appreciate that, Fig!

And yes, the snark is heavy with this one...
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AmeliaP
AmeliaP
I like the way you did Gabrielle with an older look :)
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