Comic Discussion > QUESTIONABLE CONTENT
WCDT 11-15 April 2011 (1901-1905)
Odin:
--- Quote from: Ascension on 14 Apr 2011, 06:31 ---While I agree with the general sentiment for the moment, and further agree Marten is probably not ever going to be a good choice for it, I think it does Hannelore a disservice to presume she's incapable of a non-platonic relationship. We've seen her reaction to the firemen, yaoi, the 'party favors,' etc... she's not asexual. She's got a lot holding her back, but the assumption it's never going to happen just feels like a misplaced attempt to keep her "innocent."
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Seriously. The assumption that someone with OCD is incapable of enjoying a non-platonic relationship is almost as insulting as this:
rambleon:
Come on Marty, stop flirting with Hanners :roll:
Cybit:
I'll second the Hanners/Marten relationship as being my favorite one in the strip; mostly because Hanners and Marten, for all their neuroses, are both arguably the most genuine and forthright folks in the strip with how they relate to others instead of themselves.
Heh, part of the reason QC is so good is that everyone sees a little part of themselves in a character. I am very much like Marten, completely ripe for taking abuse when it comes to myself, but blow up on a hair trigger if someone goes after my friends.
That said, Marten & Hanners turning into a full-blown friendship seems like a perfect fit for both of them. Marten is at his best when it comes to making himself better because someone else needs it, and Hanners is the perfect person to do that for. Innocent, naive, but genuine and doesn't have the "trying to read her" aspect that can frustrate Marten. WYSIWYG, and that's what Marten needs in his life. For Hanners, having someone like Marten able to start getting her spooled up and becoming more part of normal society is what she needs; someone she can trust to only have her best interests at heart, and do what it takes to make her happy and feel accepted.
Tergon:
I... don't seem to recall anyone actually saying that Hannelore could never have a romantic relationship with someone. It's been made abundantly clear several times in the comic that she does have an interest in romance and even sex. She even openly acknowledges that she has these feelings on more than one occasion. Nobody's saying different! The only thing folks are saying in this thread is that it seems unlikely she's actually going to hook up with Marten, or at least unlikely in the forseeable future. Given her issues, Marten's recent breakup, and the strong platonic relationship they have like brother and sister, I wholeheartedly agree with that.
I mean it'd be great if Hannelore did eventually find herself a fella and overcame her issues. Really it would. I just... can't see it being Marten.
CompSarge:
Looks like Jeph toned down the blushing in the last panel. Disappointing, but understandable. I agree with everyone else who said Marten and Hanners have more of a sibling relationship than a "romantic" one. Marten is able to be there for Hanners, and Hanners makes Marten feel better about himself in the process. Probably one of the most stable friendships possible.
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