The Bright Side

The older of Emily's two boy cousins: How come you dyed your hair?
Emily: I felt like it.
Alan's sister: It looks really nice, actually. Suits you.
Alan: Going goth. She's her mother's daughter.
Emily: I didn't know my mum was a goth.
Someone off panel: Nah, she was everything else.
Someone else: Except conventional.
Off panel: She and Johnno and their fads...
Ella: How is Johnno these days, anyway? You ever see him?
Off panel: No...
Boy cousin: Did you guys bring your boogie boards?
Maddy: Yup!
(Emily eats amid the conversation in silence.)
Emily: Finished. I'm going to go get into my bathers now.
Alan's sister: Good idea.
Ella: Don't forget your suntop.
Emily: OK.
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