Swan Eaters by Georgia Dunn for December 09, 2019

I think she has him at “steal.”

Recognizing his real talents, and making use of them. I guess he might be good for something after all.

Oh, you want me to do something I good at! And something fun!

Besides, nobody escapes that grip! (Just ask your uncle!)

Ivan: “You want me to steal a book!? Is it for doing magic or summoning stuff?”

Grams: “Yes, no, and you can keep whatever else you find.”

Well, Olwen certainly picked the correct member of the family troupe, though Offal’s probably a fair thief.

Olwen knows her grandchildren’s strengths and weaknesses…a mighty matriarch indeed

I’d say she’s corrupting innocent youth, but that wouldn’t really apply here! :-D

…Ivan’s all “Finally, somebody recognizes and appreciates my abilities!”…

Use the right tool for the job. Mr. Natural said it.

Ah, she knows you only too well, Ivan.

“Everybody has a skill.”- Lt. Kara “Starbuck” Thrace

Looks like the Jerk is going down!

Second panel: Ivan is so pleased to be wanted/valued by the one whom he knows has the power. She’s probably the only one he even admires.