Caper Conundrum? (Patreon)

So, dear Saunterlings, I have a problem.

Remember this comic?

Problem: There's no space for distress.

Specifically, there's no space for distress for a SaunterLoop or, more distressingly, a "Game-Over."

All the bad things you know are coming, are, well, just that: they're coming in the following strip, but would disrupt the flow to imply them here, especially since they're coming, and, to use them here, would be repetitive for next week and beyond.

A few friends have suggested loops of Abby screaming for help, but... she's already been doing that, so what would be different about her doing it here? Sure, I could have her being felt up by tentacles, but well, that's coming.

The loop has a little more leeway, in that I can have Amber doing a neutral animation (waving her fireball around for light, while Abby moans in the background, with Nabby hanging overhead).

But the Game Over is tricky, because they require some kind of physical distress, as well as consequences, and Amber either mentally defeated or lost in the dark doesn't have the same emotional punch as Amber, stripped, bound, force-fed by tentacles and struggling to contain herself.

I'm thinking of taking a break on Friday for that reason, at least, in regards to the Game Over, but, I'm not alone. I have you guys! So, hence, why I'm shopping this out as a poll: If you think I should take a break, let me know! If you have an idea, vote, but also drop it in the comments. This is primarily for the Game Over, but if you have ideas for the weekly loop, that's fine, too.

Just remember, Amber will be fighting the shadow in the next strip, and check out what's already happened to Abby so far (hence the conundrum) before suggesting it in the comments.

Help a Saunter out! Thankies, and catcha over yonder!

-Saunter!