I'm surprised nobody has pointed out that both nosebleeds in this strip occurred when Marigold was touched more-than-casually by one of the robots. Maybe there's another reason for them.
Taking this to the logical extreme, let us also note that being touched by Pintsize did not produce the same response as today. The difference? Pintsize is male by inclination. You can say that AIs are neither male nor female, due to their interchangeable bodies, but it appears they do choose their role and ultimately become one with it. Momo has clearly become highly accustomed to her female role. She didn't look at any male or neuter bodies. Pintsize appears to have taken on a male role, although it occurs to me now that I cannot say why without reference to outmoded stereotypes. After all, his body is neither one thing nor the other...
Anyway, if I can call Pintsize male... does that mean that when it comes to AI, Marigold has a thing for girls? We already know that with regards to flesh creatures she does not, but a person's preference in robots and in humans might not be the same. If she'd only had such a reaction to Momo, I'd ask if this
trope might apply...
Ahh, I'm just messing. I don't think any such things are really true.
We know that AnthroPCs have libido... but I might have expected them to develop their own unique criteria about human female attractiveness. Just imagine the sheer potential for interesting exploration of that idea. I have no fixed ideas of what they might see as desirable in a human woman, but maybe their tastes would be somewhat more... functional. It is frequently argued that men desire that in women which is a signifier of fertility. Large breasts, wide hips, etc... AnthroPCs don't procreate with humans, so wouldn't they look for other things?
Well let's go ask Pintsize.
We already know
his response, as I'm sure you are aware.
Still strikes me as odd though.
I should hope not. Cause that there is where all the freaky fetishes come in.
Whether AI or human, no need to judge those who enjoy something you do not.