I had an unreasonable amount of fun making this page. Especially panels 2 and 3, even though Jovi’s face was NOT cooperating for the longest time. In the sketch San is even more self-satisfied and Lena… just makes me laugh to look at her. Check it out here. Also, enjoy my chicken scratch writing.
Okay, quick background stuff so Ten’s concern makes a little more sense:
Visia is pretty much the kilms’ version of beer. Cheap, common, and available in a variety of strengths and flavors. The only other time we’ve seen Ten with an intoxicant was back on pages 123/124 (thanks for posting the link for people a page back, SRES!). That was a different drink (merum, similar to visia but made from a different plant base and a bit stronger.)
Papaver is one that hasn’t been mentioned in-comic before. It’s a harder drug that can be used in a variety of ways, including mixing it in with food or drink. Ten’s never had it before, but has seen what hardcore long term use can do to people (hint: nothing good) and is understandably a bit hesitant to cross that threshold.
On an almost completely unrelated note, I want to recommend the documentary “Happy” to anyone in need of a smile. It’s streaming on Netflix, but I’m willing to bet it’s other places on the internet for free if you’re not a Netflix person. I finished up the last bit of this update while watching it. 
Oh, and if anyone’s having trouble with the dimness of the panels, let me know and I’ll lighten things up a bit.
Happy November, everyone!
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TEN, NO! You have the body mass index of a ferret!
Siiiip. After reading the info, yea I can see why Ten is reluctant to drink any of it.
Someone be a dear and tell me the alt text please
Promise I’ll stop asking once I get a computer running.
Also yay for slacking off at work. I mean… Uhhhh… Should probably get back to that.
“So we’re all just gonna drink up, guys? No one’s at all curious/concerned about harder drugs making their way onto the station? Well… alright then…”
Not concerned at all, I figure that’s what Jael is making in the back-kitchen in strip http://www.kahmith.com/2012/09/14/236-the-nefarious-smile/ panel #5. Isn’t that where they’re making it? I’m suspicious that this is how Jael’s ear got messed. No? I figure Jael’s family had to move to avoid tangling with The Big Boss- cops- Loan Shark, Other, etc. and Jael has never gotten out of the cheap way to make fast money. No? — Yes! — Or possibly: No.
No Ten! Don’t give in!
Welcome to the Jedi; here’s your bathrobe and your light-sabre. On the other side of town:
Welcome to the Dark Side; Here, have a beer. Light-Sabres are in the big box on the table, next to the pretzels and dip. Black robes and make-up are in the green room, by the chair with your name on it.
I’ve purposefully avoided anything harder than beer… when you spend an evening watching a guy get seriously pissed off cause no one will help him chase his own legs around the room before they get away….yea.. my mind is messed up enough without chemical aids thank you much
Ah man Jovi, yeah I’ve been to the kind of party where the person that’s your friend turns out not to be wholly as sympathetic as they should be…
Aww, Ten sweetie you don’t need to drink it if you don’t want to! :C
The page is a little too dark for my monitor. Mostly I can’t really see the look on Lena’s face, and she kind of blends in with the dark colored door (I think?) behind her. Everything else I can see ok.
Also, no prob for the link, that was one of my favorite pages (especially the panel where he is eating all the food) so I remembered it right away.
Fools, mixing drugs leads to nothing good, ever. The effects are unpredictable, and could be incredibly detrimental.
Don’tz do it Ten!
You’re hyper as hell without it.