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[Long description: A sketch page of a hardened ex-government researcher-turned-rescuer, Vashti. She's hard-faced and hard-eyed, with her silvery greys tied up in a tired bun. Her profile reads:

• Runs a rescue/sanctuary for failed science experiments (i.e. colordogs)
• Probably an ex-gov researcher
• Dry + seemingly callous but kindhearted
• Acquired immunity to 46 (and counting) novel venoms

In the rest of the spread, Vashti wrangles sparkledogs of all stripes for vaccinations, rescue, and dinner time. They're a colorful lot!]