This is supposed to add some degree of explanation to Manny's words from last week.

I should probably mention ... when I asked the owner's permission to use this character, I didn't mention in what position I planned to place her. (Well, in all fairness, I didn't really have a plan as such at the time.) Had I said "antagonist" I am not certain that he would have agreed. Hopefully he - and anyone else familiar with her - will bear with me while it all sorts itself out...

In other news, I just now realise that the next strip will be #400. Maybe I'd better do something to celebrate. Or maybe not, I mean it's not like it's a prime number or something.