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WCDT: 2882-2886 (26-30 January 2015)

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Akima:
That's a very clever strip. We've all seen those "fading in and out of consciousness" scenes in movies and on TV, and it's interesting to see the idea in a comic.

So Marten called 911. A wise move with two empty (presumably) spirits bottles, and some not-so-good-coloured vomit, lying next to Faye in the previous strip.

NilsO:

--- Quote from: vogonford on 26 Jan 2015, 00:12 ---Those damn ceilings.

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:mrgreen: Agreed. I have also seen too much of them. The hospitals should really put some effort into decorating the ceilings instead of the walls.

Today's strip is really brilliant. I was dead drunk once, but can still remember brief intervals of consciousness, each lasting perhaps a few seconds. But most of the time I was passed out. Thankfully, I learned from the experience, and I have now a very moderate alcohol consumption.

I would not put much significance in Faye punching Marten. Jeph had to put a little humor in an otherwise very dark (pun intended) strip. Faye is in no condition to plan anything, she is just punching someone out of habit.

I would guess she is getting some sedative through the IV line, and that's why the beep is fading out in the penultimate panel. If she is able to punch Marten, she is not going to die.

What happens next is going to be interesting indeed. There are several possible scenarios:

* If Faye is determined to self-destruct, and will not accept any help, there is really not much her friends can do.
* - Unless Sven is able to save her. I guess Faye still has feelings for him.
* Dora will not be of much help. But she might ask Tai to give Marten a vacation or paid leave, to look after Faye.
* Perhaps Marten can take Faye on a trip to Georgia?
* Or Hanners can take Faye on a trip to the Station?
* Veronica may also play a part in Faye's recovery.
* And Sam.

bhtooefr:
Even if we don't put much significance in Faye punching Marten... what if Marten (or Dora) does?

And, yes, I know that Faye had a history of casual violence especially against Marten, but...

LilBlueSky:

--- Quote from: bhtooefr on 26 Jan 2015, 01:07 ---Even if we don't put much significance in Faye punching Marten... what if Marten (or Dora) does?

And, yes, I know that Faye had a history of casual violence especially against Marten, but...

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True. Although I personally do think that her punching him is significant. At least it is to Marten. He may be understanding at first but when she gets upset with him for forcing her to go to the hospital, he may get angry at her.

Cuz ya know, we HAVE been seeing a more take-charge Marty lately.

Emperor Norton:
I think its more that he couldn't get Faye to respond (on why he called 911), which is what he is trying to do in the first "live" panel. Its the right thing to do in that situation, as she is further than "passed out drunk and threw up". I never had a problem with calling 911, just the idea that it should be immediate before you check on them to see how they are breathing, if they can be roused, and how their pulse is doing.

As for the "doing the right thing by calling 911 rather than chatting with his girlfriend", until he checked on her, he probably didn't realize how serious it was, and... just, I get a little tired of the forum acting like every character has to do the PERFECT thing in every single situation, or there is some blame to throw around. Its understandable. He's a 20-something, and his group of friends drinks regularly. Someone passed out having thrown up is probably NOT something that new to him. Should he have checked first then called 911, then called Claire? Probably, but its understandable and not worth the scorn being thrown at him over it.

Also, jesus guys, Faye isn't dead. What is up with the "is x dead" stuff? First Pintsize is dead oh no, now Faye is dead oh no! It just seems a little premature.

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