Incredible style - those eyes are amazing :)

Oh, thank you! Hmm...maybe I'll keep the eyes the way they are, then

That is a very good drawing, its really great. The eyes are very well done and give the image a soul. Good job.

Oh, thank you so much! I am still trying to figure out how a lion's eyes are supposed to look naturally, but I'm so glad you like his eyes as they are now Thank you!

i love this style! ^^

Oh, thank you so much

He looks magnificent.

WOW! Did you hear that, Dumi?

DUMI: Uh...thanks!

Thank you, Sweetie! *super hugs*

Aww, thanks! *returns the hugs*

Yeah, this is definitely a different guy than the last sketch you made of him, that looked like Lion. Funny how such subtle differences (I'd have a lo of trouble pointing them out) do make a different face.

Though, I think Lion is from Hybrid, this isn't the guy from Tambo, (that ware Trajan and Adon) ... What's project or story is Dumi from?

WOOHOO! I'm so glad he reads as a different guy! Thanks! And I don't know that I could point out the differences, myself. Hmm...

Hmm? This fella is from a story that I only did a teaser for, thus far called, Lion Paws. He's featured with Neha. Umm...right here, this is NEHA and this was a SHORT STORY that featured them both

I think I thought about him because there's a call for submissions for the Anthrocon Conbook and I wanted to use Sweetheart and Boomer, but I think I may either use Dumi and Neha instead or in addition to

Ooh, *facepalms* I thought that story was part of the Tamboo saga, only in a bit of a different time frame. Wonder how I came to that idea. Probably mixed up names, or something. Thanks *hugs*

Since at the moment you want to promote the Sweet Shoppe, I'd definitely do that at least! Though I noticed Boomer isn't featured in that chapter. (mmm.. Maybe you could include a tiny side story, eg. at the end when Sweetheart comes home or after shop close or something that features Boomer too. Would be extra work though. It's just a thought. Could add just a little bit of romance. )

^_^ It's okay. I have lots of lions! At this point, though, Lion Paws and Tambo may very well merge because the folks who I used to write Tambo for haven't been publishing it in a long time, but there's so much story left that I think I may just rework a few things, bring Adon back to life, make him Dumi's brother and have Kichoro as Neha's best friend and...well...let's just say it would be a remodeling merger

As for Boomer, there simply wasn't enough space for him in this introductory issue (it finishes at 20 pages long and comics have to be in increments of 4 pages), but, he is mentioned in a preview summary at the end of this issue along with Amber and Malki, so folks will expect him in the next issue and I will probably use him in image promotion at the con, so they will definitely know about him for sure

Ah... Lots of plans I see ;)

And yeah, extending the comic by 4 pages is something else. :)

It really is. I know it doesn't sound like a whole lot in reading, but in planning and executing, it's a fair amount of work, but if I can make the time, I can give it a shot...of course, that would increase the price as well...hmm...

I think it would make the first issue that much more complete. But yeah, the work and what the price would do with the extra pages, I cannot oversee :)

I think it'll be alright. The first issue gets you familiar with many characters, but no one expects EVERYONE to be introduced in the initial issue. It would be a little unrealistic and would push the story in a direction that would seem more forced than natural. Boomer's fine. He'll be in the next issue and make a smashing introduction

Great one.

Thank you! ^_^

I wish I could draw like that, it's great!

Aww, thank you! ^_^

I like his eyes; seems quite noble :)

Thank you! Well, he is a lion, so I suppose there's a bit of nobility in him after all

so cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, m'dear!

your very welcome m'lady xD

Looking great, Kitty. *jumping over to the full-color version now*

Thanks! *hops over to meet you there*