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WCDT 2912 to 2916 (9-13 March 2015)

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CM_albion:
Eh, Marten might have noped his way out of the office in this strip for comic effect, but once his fight/flight instincts have calmed down, i predict in the next couple of strips everyone will talking normally, possibly preceded by "ok...ok.."

OR

Claire and Momo see marten backpeddling, Tai follows, explains to them, they start backpeddling too...

NilsO:
Let us try to analyse Tai's statement:

--- Quote ---Dora and I had an argument. I was just trying to get her to TALK to me, but she-
--- End quote ---
Possible triggers:

* argument - Getting into an argument with Dora is generally a Bad Thing.
* TALK - Dora doesn't do TALKs. Trying to will only summon the demons. I would guess Dora has had some really bad experiences pre-QC. We got small glimpses when Marten visited her parents, but there are probably a lot more.As others have commented, one possible explanation for Marten's action is that anything he can do or say will only worsen the situation. Therefore, he backs away. But my guess is that he just needs a time-out to compose his thoughts. He shall be back tomorrow, TALKing to Tai. His advise: Do not summon old demons. Things might still work out if Tai stays away from certain subjects, but it is up to her to accept the terms or not.

WareWolf:

--- Quote from: KevxD on 09 Mar 2015, 02:27 ---Marten and Dora broke up because of constant petty fighting where Dora was being unreasonable.

Tai has just had a petty fight with Dora and considers how she acts to be unreasonable (ie not talking to her about it)

Marten knows there is nothing in this situation he can do or say that won't end up with his ass getting chewed out by someone

So he nope'd

Funniest comic in a long while too.

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Exactly. This is his BOSS having romantic problems with his EX. No good can come of getting into the middle of that minefield. And I agree, the expression on his face and the slow fade is priceless.

Zebediah:

--- Quote from: CM_albion on 09 Mar 2015, 04:26 ---Claire and Momo see marten backpeddling, Tai follows, explains to them, they start backpeddling too...

--- End quote ---

I can see Momo going into a full panic shutdown. "Emergency NOPE mode engaged!"

BenRG:
Really, all Marten has to do is hug Tai, agree with her that relationship problems suck and encourage her not to run away from the problem.

He doesn't have to take sides, give detailed advice or even get Dora's side of the story (I suspect that Dora will go to Faye or one of the CoD girls and get told off for being an ass). What he really should do is offer his friend empathy and comfort. Sometimes, that's the most that you can do.

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