Original Commentary
Emily's slow, cute and ominous descent!

Modern Commentary
Introductory comic! Not a splash page since it has three panels, but it sets the scene and shows that the setting and time has changed since the last comic.
Yes, the city, country, and apartment building are called Hippedown. I'm sure there's a "Hollywood Apartments" in Hollywood, y'know?

Wireless headphones weren't a thing in 2004, which is good because airbuds would just get lost in our characters' ears. - Terrence