Ooh, Sam and Roch traveling together. Now this should be very interesting. >:3

And gasp, the shadows talk! I wonder who that is? It doesn't seem like it's someone Nielle has met before, or else they would have addressed her by name. Interesting.

One thing I do have to say is I really like the way you do the shading and highlights for hair and clothing. It looks great and that's something I've always had a tricky time with trying to do myself.

Anyway, great job, looking forward to what happens next!