db0Protagonist
PapaStevesyNeeds a punchline. That last panel is completely pointless and wastes a good setup imo.
The punchline is that the protagonist, in this desperate, confusing moment of panic, finds themselves in the company of a useless buffoon who, although in the same terrifying position, is only capable of “helping” by cheerfully explaining the obvious.
I think it’s pretty well done. Too subtle for folks, I guess.
I agree, the only thing I would add is swap the two. That way the buffoon is technically in a worse position.