Fooled around with the shadows trying to make it look like the shade of leaves above was on them. I think it turned out okay. I am not sure about evoking emotion with background screentones as I tried to in third panel.
Waauuw That looks so awesome! I haven't been reading your comic, only watching the pictures, so I don't really know whats going on. It kinda looks like they're at a waterfall. Or they're just dirty, I dunno....