Minicon 32 (1997): The debut of the Brak costume, where I first learned the mental effects of peering through tiny holes near the nose. Accompanied by Cathy as Xena, who's probably not shorter than Brak in real life, but what are you gonna do? Actual overheard conversation snippet: "I know the girl was Xena, but who was that owl guy?" (Click for full-size image)