This is actually the first in maybe a half dozen strips chronicling the reaction of this particular Orb. Since it was summer, and neither of us had class, there was a lot of free time to spend lazing about. As a result, we had a good many conversations at about the time of launch regarding the strip, most of which ended with her expressing distaste at being included. The cheap laugh, of course, was to include her more. An experienced, mature artist wouldn't dream of stooping to such a level, but considering I had an audience of maybe three at the time, it seemed pretty funny.