A Brief History of Grifonton, Page 16

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The Griffin lies comfortably with William sitting against her, reading from a book. She wears a decorative blanket with a heart pattern.

NARRATOR: "The Gryphon was actually quite kind to William. She did make him read her fairytales each night."

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William stands wearing a kilt, looking uncomfortable as the wind blows.

NARRATOR: "And, though she did not make him dress like a girl, she did insist that he wear a kilt."

WILLIAM: "Eek! The Wind!"

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The Griffin and William walk together by a river, shown from behind.

NARRATOR: "In the evenings, they would go for walks by the river."

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Close-up of the Griffin looking concerned at William, who has his head hung low with limp hair.

NARRATOR: "But..."

THE GRIFFIN: "What's wrong, William? Your hair is dull and limp. Are you ill? Have you been using that shampoo like I told you?"

WILLIAM: "Hmm? Oh, it's just..."

Everything that follows is original 2005 commentary except where noted “–RN 2012″:

Notice the Marilyn Monroe reference with the kilt. Sadly, I was too rushed to draw it well, and many people have overlooked it.

The line about the limp hair and shampoo was supposed to be a humorous reference to a sort of owner/pet or master/servant relationship. Imagine if you could talk to your dog. “Butch, what’s wrong? Your coat is so dull and lifeless. Have you been eating your new kibble like a good dog?” Look at her nuzzling his head! Originally I drew her playing with his hair in her beak, but it looked too weird (like she was eating his head).

Heh, I loved sniffing his hair. And look at his exposed shoulder? With his head bowed like that? Mraow!

Suggested listening: “Blue Dress” by Depeche Mode