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WCDT: 2796-2800 (22-26 September 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Is it cold in here?:
It's definitely flirt-flavored, unless he would do the same with e.g. Steve.
Smashwidget:
@Schmorgluck: Well, Claire being red as a beet is definitely a clue that she finds it "vaguely flirtatious." :psyduck:
Is it cold in here?:
There's another reason Claire might not be looking for a relationship. She's a graduate student, probably busy, and definitely passionate about her career. She may prefer not to have the distraction.
Not that falling in love is a matter of choice ...
T:
--- Quote from: NilsO on 25 Sep 2014, 22:27 ---Afterwards, Marten will think nothing of it, and continue to treat Claire as before. Claire, however, will be deeply frustrated, particularly if Marten starts dating Emily. Catfights will happen at the library.
--- End quote ---
Claire and Marten would make a cute couple but I don't want a sad Emily... :psyduck:
reicreature:
Well, because they seem warm and affectionate with each other on a level that might go further than friends.
I dunno, I read through the whole wedding arc and Marten seems particularly sweet with her and didn't seem adverse or freaked out by the previous cuddles, more important Claire trusts him not to freak out.
It's true, he might not have any intentions beyond just friendly, but in my opinion the best romantic relationships start out as friendships where people can be honest with each other.
We already know that Marten wants to be in a romantic relationship with someone and wants it to be a real connection rather than superficial.
Claire trusted him pretty deeply right away and she was already invited by Martin to socialize with his unconventional family. So, these are cuddles and scritches between two friends, yes... but there is a kind of emotional intimacy that is being combined here which I think is where the romantic implications are being assumed.
You're totally right though. Martin could be oblivious to her crush, but I think it's interesting that after suspecting Emily's interest he invited Claire to the party. Also, I think Faye is assuming that Marten also likes Claire and saw his actions as putting the moves on Claire.
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