Comic transcript

Olive: I- I actually did it!

Broccoli: Olive your Foot-

Olive looks down. Their foot is engulfed in flame. They try to stamp it out but the fire spreads. Olive reaches for Broccoli in desperation.

Olive: Quickly get the-

Olive's hand is also now on fire. They look at it in shock.

Olive: The…

Broccoli: You’re fine! I’ll get water!

Olive's entire body is now engulfed in flame. They scream in terror. The fire seems magical in nature and burns only them.

Olive is now surrounded by darkness. They try to look at their hands and seem confused. A small voice whispers in their ear

Who are you?

Olive: Who said that?

Voice: Who said that?

Voice: I didn't say anything

Olive: What… are you?

A chatter of voices flood Olive's mind. They clutch their head in fear and frustration.

Olive: what is happening!

A ghostly figure emerges from the crowd of voices, physically pushing their words away.

Figure: Everyone please STOP! Talking at once!

Olive looks up at the figure.

Olive: Juniper?

Juniper: Hello Olivetree

Olive looks at her exasperated.

Olive: Juniper I am on fire!

Juniper: No dear, you are the fire

Voice: Hi damned soul here- what Juney means is you went and got yourself cursed

Damned souls: Watch they’re gonna cry

Can you sing?

This one wont last a day

New Fire Demon New Fire Demon New Fire Demon New Fire Demon New Fire Demon

Guys shut up

Olive: This isn't happening... I’ve lost my mind-

I..

Olive lays at Junipers feet.

Olive: I missed you…

Juniper: I missed you too

although I will admit

These are not… the circumstances under which I hoped to see you again

Olive: How is this possible

Juniper: The Fire Demon’s curse traps the souls of whoever he burns

We were bound to him and now we are bound to you

Olive: Wait- Does this mean out entire village is here!?

Olive looks around and sees the ghosts of all of their village.

Village member: Hey

Olive smiles.

Olive: I cant believe it…

I knew you weren’t gone!

I knew you were watching over me!

Every night in my dreams I heard you!

Commanding me to avenge you!

Juniper: I didn't do that

Olive: You didn't?

Juniper: of course not I didn’t want this- i would never ask you to… do this!

listen to me now, olive

There isn’t a lot of time. you’re still burning off your corpse but that wont last you long

The fire eats Olive's body, flaking away ash.

Olive: What else can I burn? There is nothing on this island Except-

Olive pauses.

Juniper: Olive

Every fire demon before you had to make a choice and they each chose to carry the torch…

but you can end this curse once and for all