Comic Page for April 17th, 2014

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This could be interesting. The Date???
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#17 Post by MuonNeutrino »

Heh. This is gonna be good, almost no matter what happens.

Pretty much I see roughly three possible questions that could go one way or the other.

First, will anyone interrupt them or not? On the one hand, that kinda already happened the first time they ended up in a bath together - not just once, but twice! Plus, there's been one "lets misinterpret this accidental observation of Keith and Natani's interactions!" moment already this time around, and we're running short on characters that don't already know Nat's secret. On the other hand, it would be a plausible way to put further pressure on Nat and Keith, if he wants to take their character development in that particular direction. Plus, Tom seems to thrive on putting Nat into that sort of embarrassing situation! :grin: Personally I'd rather they not be interrupted, I'd like to see them get a chance to work through things themselves, but I'm sure Tom could pull it off well if he chose.

Second, will Tom find an excuse to disrobe Nat? It'd be possible to interpret Keith's "go in together" line as referring to going into the *bath* together, not just the wash room, but I don't think that'll happen, mostly because I doubt there's a tub on the ship big enough for both of them. But still, I could imagine Nat taking off at least the vest out of a desire to not get it wet (after all, it *is* made of obviously expensive and high quality leather). I don't see anything further, though, unless something happens to cause Nat to get soaked (which *is* a possibility, of course).

Third, and probably most interestingly, exactly how quickly will things get super-awkward? (Presumably we can take it as a given that they will get awkward at *some* point :grin:) The situation has the potential for that right from the initial 'getting Keith into the bath' stage, but if that passes without too much disruption I see an interesting opportunity for some serious heart-to-heart discussion while Keith is soaking.

Keep in mind that they haven't had the chance for any real conversation since the whole ghost/illusion thing, and haven't even really had the chance for *much* conversation since all the way back to the trial back on the island - only the conversation in Nat's room, and a lot of that wasn't focused on the topic of 'them' like the situation here would naturally lead to. They still haven't really, whether individually or together, actually sat down and addressed what happened between them in the room at the inn way back in chapter 11. I do think that's a discussion that'll have to happen eventually if their relationship is to progress - I don't know if it'll happen *now* (might be a bit too soon), but it could.

Of course, eventually Nat just *has* to offer to wash Keith's back for him, at which point things will get adorably awkward. I can't wait to see *that* moment. :grin:
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#19 Post by jacobc62 »

Damnit guys, jus get in there and kiss already! :P

Seriously though, I have a feeling that Kat will come in right after Natani falls into the bath. Then we'll see a flashback to an arguement between Kat and Eric.
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#20 Post by TinyVoices »

I wonder if Keith even has the strength to do anything dirty besides kissing.

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My guess is something will just be about to happen then someone will walk in or Keith will pass out.
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Lw25 wrote:It's springtime, love is in the air, I hope Tom will just let them do what they want. After all this mess, they deserve that. :natani: :heart: :keith:
Of course, it's pushing winter in the comic, despite it being spring here. :P

I think my favorite bit is Keith's stress on "for safety reasons." I'm going to choose to interpret his tone as trying to handwave the situation away (the same interpretation as Natani has), though it's amusing to consider Keith delivering the line sarcastically: it'd mean that he views Natani's comments as a transparent attempt to get him naked. It's much more reasonable to assume from Keith's expression that he means it awkwardly; that he accepts the reality of the situation, but isn't entirely certain of what it means to him yet. I'm just not sure it's as funny. ;)

I really enjoy how fumbling their relationship is (which, of course, I pretty much say every time). Keith doesn't even think to remember that, as a Basitin, public bathing is something he's familiar with. Of course, one doesn't generally bathe with someone you're attracted to; Keith and Alaric's ambiguous relationship notwithstanding.:P
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Lw25 wrote:It's springtime, love is in the air, I hope Tom will just let them do what they want. After all this mess, they deserve that. :natani: :heart: :keith:
Of course, it's pushing winter in the comic, despite it being spring here. :P

I think my favorite bit is Keith's stress on "for safety reasons." I'm going to choose to interpret his tone as trying to handwave the situation away (the same interpretation as Natani has), though it's amusing to consider Keith delivering the line sarcastically: it'd mean that he views Natani's comments as a transparent attempt to get him naked. It's much more reasonable to assume from Keith's expression that he means it awkwardly; that he accepts the reality of the situation, but isn't entirely certain of what it means to him yet. I'm just not sure it's as funny. ;)

I really enjoy how fumbling their relationship is (which, of course, I pretty much say every time). Keith doesn't even think to remember that, as a Basitin, public bathing is something he's familiar with. Of course, one doesn't generally bathe with someone you're attracted to; Keith and Alaric's ambiguous relationship notwithstanding.:P
My favorite part is Natani's inner thoughts. I can't help but think that one reason she's feeling awkward is that Keith is an attractive male that she's bonded with on an emotional level and she's voluntarily going to bathe with.
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#24 Post by Alvin-Earthworm »

[We interrupt the story (yet again) for more Keith x Natani fanservice][

Such heart pounding drama! Nothing comes close to past events!
Trace fighting the inner demons from his past? Pffft!
Flora pregnant with Trace's child? No way!
The deaths of Laura and Alaric? Get real!
All that matters is whether Keith is comfortable with letting Natani wash him!
Oh boy! I am on the edge of my seat! I should probably scoot back a bit...

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#25 Post by obi-wan »

I'm sure this scene will be funny, the bathroom has no place where Natani can hide herself if someone comes in, which gives the scene a great potential for a misunderstanding, but regarding their relationship I think didn't grow up enough yet, and they should open each other first to make it works and I hope it happens soon :keith: :heart: :natani: 4 ever
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Alvin-Earthworm wrote:[We interrupt the story (yet again) for more Keith x Natani fanservice][

Such heart pounding drama! Nothing comes close to past events!
Trace fighting the inner demons from his past? Pffft!
Flora pregnant with Trace's child? No way!
The deaths of Laura and Alaric? Get real!
All that matters is whether Keith is comfortable with letting Natani wash him!
Oh boy! I am on the edge of my seat! I should probably scoot back a bit...
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#27 Post by Schrodinger »

SilverScarfFox wrote:
Alvin-Earthworm wrote:[We interrupt the story (yet again) for more Keith x Natani fanservice][

Such heart pounding drama! Nothing comes close to past events!
Trace fighting the inner demons from his past? Pffft!
Flora pregnant with Trace's child? No way!
The deaths of Laura and Alaric? Get real!
All that matters is whether Keith is comfortable with letting Natani wash him!
Oh boy! I am on the edge of my seat! I should probably scoot back a bit...
You may want to hide in the nearest fort you can find.
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Re: Comic Page for April 17th, 2014

#28 Post by CyMoahk »

Just popping in (finally reactivated my account) to say that :natani: looks splendid in panels 2 and 3 here.

The last panel really makes me think that something or someone will already be in there, but I reeeaaallllly hope that :natani: and :keith: get a break for once.

Agree with the statement several posts back that I think (should there be no interruption) the vest comes off. Would just love to see :keith: try to fumble a modesty argument for it staying on.

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#29 Post by TinyVoices »

Alvin-Earthworm wrote:Oh boy! I am on the edge of my seat!
The pornographer is complaining that we are focusing on a sexual experience rather than getting enough relevant plot into the story. Well [censored].

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#30 Post by Bellhead »

Well it's ABOUT TIME! We've been waiting for them to get here for weeks!

Now that that's out of my system... Keith seems a lot less embarassed this time around, his cheeks aren't quite as red as Natani's.

And what's that face in panel 3? It looks like rationalization, determination, and being right all in one! Well done, Tom, simply marvelous!
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