Comic Discussion > QUESTIONABLE CONTENT
WCDT 18-22 Apr 2011 (1906-1910)
gprimr1:
I hope he does go back to CoD. This new coffee shop has not won me over.
Odin:
--- Quote from: Black Sword on 18 Apr 2011, 07:35 ---I really, sincerely, deeply hope Jeph does not send Marten back into CoD. It's be a massive step back in the the development he's shown thus far, especially his nigh-violent defense of our little sister Hanners. CoD would likely result in Marten falling into familiar patterns, negating all we've seen. I would rather Marten succeed in getting to join the social circle at the SB.
Besides, he has an in. It's Elliot.
--- End quote ---
Marten has not shown any real development as a character, though (and someone being violently protective of Hanners is pretty much par for the course in this comic, so that example literally means nothing).
If anything, the only way I'd like to see a CoD return is if Marten gets similar treatment there that he got today ("The world doesn't revolve around you, asshat!").
Border Reiver:
Marten'll be back at CoD at some point.
Two of his good friends work there afterall.
And the initial awkwardness will be positively delicious.
DSL:
The realization thst the world isn't just going to fall into your lap is a significant step in the development of anyone. So, yeah, sucking it up, going back to CoD and meeting that world on its terms (yeah, that price board on the wall applies to you, too, Marty) and reaching out to people who are probably still his friends if he'd let them be such ... We'd see some progress toward Marten 2.0.
Something that's nagged me about our hero ... Have we ever seen him initiate a relationship -- of any kind? Faye introduced herself. ProtoHanners introduced herself. Cosette introduced herself. Faye introduced Dora, who took it from there. Hell, Jimbo introduced himself. I can think of two attempts ... Girl in bar just before Hanners's debut (with Marten trying more to make a point to Steve rather than introduce himself to said girl) ... And, well, there's Padma in the Horrible Revelation, which probably counts as Marten's first on - screen attempt. Looking for a job and meeting Tai probably counts, sorta -- but I say she initiated the friendship.
Odal:
I have the opposite problem as Marten. If I go to a coffee shop regularly the workers will recognize me and try to strike up conversation. All I want is coffee to feed my addiction.
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