This seems ominous

OH NO

Whaaaa Plot Ninja! Also oh noo saffy :/

Plot Ninja? I like that! Is that your idea?

I can't recall where I've heard it from; but I'm pretty sure it's a thrown around writers and what not.

I do believe it started with the webcomic Bob and George back along time ago but I could be mistaken

Wow, I remember that comic. Great now I feel old.

Taking art slave to a new level.

You said it. Poor Saffy...

Uh oh..poor saffy!

poor saffy, makes me want to cry

Poor little Saffy. She needs a Hug! *Jumps into her world and gives her a big and warm surprise hug before jumping back into my world*

A flux capacitor?

*also files for her Daddy to get one heck of a retraining at this facility!*

oh,,, my goodness

Poor Saffy! I just wanna hug her and comfort the little one!

Ooh a mystery!

I think someone needs a manner of playtime other than drawing for the time being but in due time Nana Cleo and Akiko could work on encouraging her to draw without those memories flooding back. (Once they learn of the abuse and such she clearly went through).

It is a very pretty design though.

How dare you give us plot

What, you just wanted another horny delivery person to show up?

I wonder if that is her actual father or a boss and it just saddening to see her chainned down to do something that is a necesity to avoid punishment at all cost. I wonder her career change from artist to mechanic is based on the idea that art is subjective and can always be considered not good enough by some while a mechanic job is to ensure the equipment is working fine and there are no ifs and buts besides working or not working. Also interesting to see how the trigger of the past memmories are from repeating that same action and she breaks out of it by outsider help.

That doesn't necessarily need to be true. People often want not just for something to be working but also to be optimised. Whether this is an engineer's job is perhaps quite dependent on the specific job description, as 'engineer' is quite a broad term.

Things (I think?) we know about Saffy so far: mechanically inclined, can build (or at least fix) automated machinery (diaper machine plot), and using a drawing tablet that would probably be appropriate for CAD programs.

Also that might just be an antistatic wrist strap that's not plugged into anything yet? Seems a bit toooooo thick for that though.

The black eye she has makes me think otherwise

Judging from the Designs on the Paper I'd say it's something mathematical. like, a specific design based on mathematical equations or something, generally something that a Savant might draw, something someone might try to take advantage of to make lots of money or something... I feel like Saffy's mind is sharp, but due to her upbringing she's decided to put those creative talents to mechanical use rather then mathematical, I could be wrong though, Either way... I never want to see Saffy like that again... u_u The poor Cinnamon bun doesn't Deserve it. :c

Plot!

Why do I feel like Saffy had a terrible life at home. I just wanna scoop her up and hug her tightly.

Well is a reality every Abdl furry have too like gemmy,star,saffy, Pandora every parent is a broken person. but is not mean every family have negative too but I hope they forgot in past or forgiving for past

OH SHIT mysterious backstory

Ah so she worked for Disney. Makes sense lol.

That made me laugh. Then I felt awful for laughing then equally awful for the people who work for disney

True

I knew someone who works for Disney. He seemed to love his job. Then again, he was a workaholic who thrived on 60 hour work weeks.

That made me laugh out loud.

I love this comment.

Oh geezus. *Gets kidney punched by plot*

Something tells me once Saffys dad is revealed, the Cottontail facility is gonna get so many requests for him to get 'treatment' they'll need to hold a raffle to decide who gets it.

What. Just. Happened???

Oh no! Plot! My one weakness!

Me too

Pretty disturbing flashbacks. Her previous job must have been total torture.

I don’t think it was a „job“…

I'm guessing that drawing is something important.

Well, that put me through an existential ringer. Accidentally opening the door to an innocent time, but opening the door to why it's easy to want to go there. Heartache.

The plot thickens

Okay, I really hate her dad now

Also, interesting to see one of the big pitfalls of regression touched on

Oh gods, poor Saffy ;-;

I started crying at work cause I hadn't expected this page to drop so many bad feels..

Uh oh, the drug tripped on a bad memory

U can see why the crib hit hard.

For a mentally regressed tot, that's such a pretty pattern drawing! owo That's going on the fridge!

Pattern looks like it might supposed to be a symbol

I think a schematic is more likely. For one, She's a brilliant engineer forcing her to work for you for new machines, weapons, or ways of breaking into something makes sense. Getting a symbol made can be done on the cheap, or at least cheaper than the tracking? collar and bracelet she's wearing there. Graphic artists already work for starvation wages, there's no need to undercut them with forced labor :)

Makes sense

...that was sneaky, Star.

Also, who taught the baby kitten swear words?

Broo

Hang on tight. Seems like a backstory is on the horizon.

oh so i guess she is more effected by it because she had people in her life that broke her

What's exactly the point about the panels 3 and 4? Because there are continuity's problems because of them.

Yep. One of the pitfalls of mental regression is that it can end up dredging up past trauma

Yes I agree is make a victim suffer from trauma

Okay. But this would be more obvious if the flashback's panels had a different contour.

Everyone else seemed to understand what was going on

well, now we know why it effected staffy so strongly, she needs to be away from adulting for a while

Fuckin hell. This just gave me flashbacks...

**tap tap taps a foot and holds out the swear jar**

*Breaks it.*

I understand. The black eye gave me some bad memories of my childhood as well

What do you guys think the drawing looks like?
I think it kinda looks like an engine part.

some kind of schematic for a kind of part yeah

woah, i'll admit was not expecting that

.... DAFUQ!?

Looks like Saffy's mysterious father was a lousy dad.

i mean. it was obvious. but that girl looks so much worse than i expected. holy hell.

The dark door has opened

*hugs saffy sobbing* my poor otter floof baby. who hurt yooouuu.

FEAR

Huh?

WhaaaaaaAAAAAT?????

Oh poor baby.. You captured her emotion perfectly in the bottom panel.

Oh god not the plot! anything but the plot! But yeah this is very very ominous. I don't think I've said this before but I really have to give you some props for this story. Seeing what saffy is going trough at the moment with her mind getting a bit mushed from being in Varden's crib should make me really uncomfortable since not being in control is something that scares me very much. But you just do it in such a cute and gracious way that I can't help but like the idea of it happening to me.

A great Evil is awakening in the memories!
🕵️

My God! A feeling wakes up in me that this is not just a collar?!! Electro or shower!

Is that a black eye? In panel 3 i see some bluish hue under her left eye. Or is that meant to be bags from lack of sleep and exhaustion

Oh crap...I am worried about what the past will hit us with...

Oh... Oh this hits harder than I expected...

And I was so sure that this one was gonna be different... That this was gonna be a safer, happier, much less traumatic space than Shine or Found...

What was I thinking?

😔

Found is about unwanted or unloved
Shine is about control and to be perfect
Cottontail nursery is about slave
That character is a father

Well, most people I know who indulge in regression, they do it because of past trauma. I personally have done it a few times.

Hmmm... intriguing...

So sorry to bring up bad memories. I do hope I didn't disturb you.

It's fine. I've been through a ton of stuff and learned how to deal with it. Plus, sometimes it's good to regress for me just to do so.

Well that came out of left field! Can't wait to learn more about this plot!

fucked up work place she was at i bet

Lousey pension plan too

Wait, was Saffy work slave of her father?

Oh nose, poor Saffy :(

Uh oh, PTSD incoming

Oh god, the plot thickens and it's awful to think about...

I did not see this coming at all, like, holy heckie!

Poor saffy

Saffy used to work for EA during crunch.

Fantastic job

What the ??? What was that? Is Saffy on the Matrix or some alternative world? That was sudden.

Awww, poor little Saffy! But that was a pretty design!

Also, hehehehe, adorable! I love that we can see part of her diaper peeking out!

Oh no

Yes! Cotton tale Lore!!!!

Chained by one's job is never fun.

Well jeez that hit a little close to home

Inserting yourself here (J/K) it seems someone is running away from something before they came to there new job.

This is a really good page to express how AB helps us cope with trauma <3 Poor Saffy

Oh she was abused......Jesus

Oh Saffy, poor dear

Analytical brain activate:

Current information;

• Saffy is a runaway

• Saffy is a closet ABDL

• Saffy is a trained engineer/mechanic

• Saffy’s father is a powerful man with underlings activity looking for Saffy.

New information;

• Saffy is artistically inclined

• Saffy once worked in a sweat shop/was held captive.

• Saffy drew a strange geometric pattern when her body was on autopilot while lost in a memory.

• possible family company logo: 7Z/7 triangle

How do these points connect and what is the significance of the drawing?

Lovely details to be aware of.

I'm assuming she was obliged to work on counterfeit banknotes or something of that kind...

o_o WELL THAT SUDDENLY GOT DARK.

Looks a bit like a razor blade to me.

darkness

dream from past was affecting staffy, 0w0 she need help with hugs

Woo plot! *hugs Saffy and drives a stake through the hollow heart that is her "father"*

Shocked and disturbed... but also intrigued :3

Spooky. I can guess what this will lead to! Curious as to what the picture is as well, looks like a mouth...

Is... that a black eye?! Was she abused?!

THE PLOT THICKENS

this seems very ominous. that drawing is way too regular to be a random sketch

Not expecting that plot surprise

Crap! I would put a trigger warning just in case, this triggered me a little not that that's ever stopped me but still

OH GOD THE STRONGEST OF ALL ARMOR PLOT ARMOR!

Looks like some kind of ferrous-based induction transformer. Or it could be some kind of cut-section for an engine block or some kind of plasma manifold.

But it seems like Saffy's father is some big tech-honcho who used his own daughter as slave labour for design work. I mean, we all knew Saffy was a runaway with an abused past before falling into the CTN world, but this is something else, something truly twisted.

Saffy needs a hug, badly, no wonder she wants to regress and be a little. Why was she chained up and beaten and what was she drawing?

Oh Saffy.... (hugs the little otter) No one should have yucky memories like that. Maybe being little will help you make some new memories.

Also might be a new direction for CTN, regressing and re-raising back to adulthood, people who are not AB/DL, but have lived through traumas. (as opposed to regressing and retraining criminals and badly-behaved adults)

Yeah that we to do Abdl always help you create a new childhood and get rid a bad memories/traumatizing make sure you Fell safe

Oh boy, plot. I love me some good yummy plot.

Mmm... yes... someone is a butthead.

wow...i didnt spect something that dark...

Yikes, a dark metaphor for the pressures of being a commission artist. O_O

Also, personal mood tune for this page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENX.....nel=WeezerVEVO

The clash of calming tunes with the dark lyrics seems to match.

That looks like a map of a divergent circuit

Oh no. I feel so bad for poor saffy! No! Dont hurt the Rutter butt

BAM! I got knocked over from getting hit with that plot.

Good lord, what was her previous life like?!

That thing was hard to expect

That looks like she was forced to do research at a blacksite as a prisoner co complete with physical abuse... Poor rudderbum q.q

Story development :D weeeeeeeee

TF2 Heavy voice: "Oh my god.... Who touched Saffy? Alright... WHO TOUCHED MY OTTER?!?"

I'm gonna hate myself for saying this as I know it's not... But...

Saffy's drawing kinda looks like a really colourful and pretty maxi pad

That drawing reminds me of the Lockheed Martin compact fusion reactor prototype, but that company does not strike me as a slave-driving corporation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockh.....on_Reactor.png

That’s concerning… that might be signs of PTSD. She seemed to snap out of it fairly quickly, but I’m concerned about how she might respond to being taken into a lab for testing.

Holy f*CK buckets. plot is dark

well--this page hit differently. Only a few tears, but they're better than worse.

placing my bets that what she drew has to do with her father maybe if he has a business thats his logo or something