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WCDT 2897 - 2901 (16-20 February 2015)
AprilArcus:
--- Quote from: BenRG on 19 Feb 2015, 12:49 ---
--- Quote from: DrClef on 19 Feb 2015, 12:45 ---Who says I want problems? I want personality.
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Well, you got it! In today's strip, Claire nearly outright states that she's been walking on eggshells because she doesn't know how to 'do' relationships. She's so uncomfortable that she's been measuring out her actions very carefully, afraid of scaring Marten off.
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Was Claire walking on eggshells in 2891?
snarkyone:
--- Quote from: cesariojpn on 19 Feb 2015, 14:27 ---The response is like I said too bland; there doesn't even appear to be some pang of apprehension or even him admitting that "Oh, I had reservations at first, but then...." and go on about how he's okay with it. Add some damn friction. It doesn't have to be earth shattering; people have faults. Your no better than the next person. Claire should at least be reassured that Marten had some sort of "quandary" of some sort, be told about it, and then told he's now okay with her.
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I'm going to respond to just this. Why does there have to be a "pang of apprehension" Why does he have to have reservations? Why does there need to be friction? Maybe since he's okay with it, that friction isn't needed. But you're also missing the friction that is there in the form of Claire's uncertainty and apprehension. Believe it or not, no friction IS a quandary. It's unheard of in most relationships alone. Throw your presumptions and expectations for a trans/cis relationship into the mix and what you have is a very lovely surprise. Because you're complaining about the lack of friction where you expect it to be... (I think that was Jeph's intent)
Point is, Marten doesn't need to come to some realization or revelation about what he's doing. It does seem like you might though, granted, many not in his position probably would. I'm not suggesting otherwise. But since he doesn't, lets see where that takes us. It's nice to think this is all just perfect and everyone's perfect and aren't they perfect..... (vomits a little).... and the sun and the moon.... (a little more)..... But we know better. Subtlety only works if you allow it. So maybe try to see it from that angle. :)
bhtooefr:
Well, I'm guessing there was some friction between 2891 and 2892. :parrot:
Rghfrgl:
Back on todays comic, I think perhaps Marten has saw one bad Claire day. Then again, maybe he defused that before it became a bad day.
While you were typing 4 new replies were posted, you may wish to watch where you're standing when the floodgates open
snarkyone:
--- Quote from: AprilArcus on 19 Feb 2015, 16:15 ---Was Claire walking on eggshells in 2891?
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No, she was stomping the shit out of them. Similar to ripping off a band-aid holding your guts in and hoping for the best. I think the stuttering "W-well, this-this is me" is akin to putting everything out there.
I can't help but make it personal, so I will. I'm not afraid of sharing my emotions and thoughts with someone. They are clear, I have no reservations about what I think or feel. That said, when it comes to my body, yeah no. Take all the dysphoria one could posses and wrap it up into a singular moment which someone sets aside and hopes the other see's more than what they see. I think the stuttering "W-well, this-this is me" is akin to putting everything out there. She's friggin courageous in this clip.
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