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Faye finds a new job

Hannelore has to play the role of Abyssina when Arthur comes into CoD

Emily and Claire talk boyfriends at work (aka 'filler')

Dora gets some unwelcome news (aka 'something unexpected')

Pintsize's singing dildo is a success! Can a companion Anthro PC legally own a business?

Someone is getting a new dad and it isn't necessarily Marten (aka 'something new')!

[chaospersonified]

I thought the second rule of the valkygrrl club was "Don't ask about the second rule of the valkygrrl club."

If so, we're violating it now.
[/quote]

Well we aren't MEMBERS, now are we? Rules don't apply to us, do they, if we're not part of the system. It's like how Norwegian law doesn't apply to non-citizens who've never stepped foot in Norway.

[cesium133]

And no one asked about the second rule of valkygrrl club. *sniffle*

I thought the second rule of the valkygrrl club was "Don't ask about the second rule of the valkygrrl club."

It's "Asking about the second rule of the valkygrrl club changes the second rule of the valkygrrl club."

Or maybe I'm thinking of the Heisenberg club.

[Neko_Ali]

It could be Schrodinger's Boxing Club.... But then again, it might not be...

[hedgie]

And Greebo went off like a Claymore mine.

[SubaruStephen]

You can mine for Scottish broadswords?

[chaospersonified]

You can mine for Scottish broadswords?

It's inadvisable. You'll likely get kilt 

[jwhouk]

You can mine for Scottish broadswords?

It's inadvisable. You'll likely get kilt 

Pun thread ===> Thataway.

[chaospersonified]

You can mine for Scottish broadswords?

It's inadvisable. You'll likely get kilt 

Pun thread ===> Thataway.

I'm familiar with the pun thread. I have the most recent pun. I prefer bouncing off other people, and no one is there to bounce on.

[valkygrrl]

It should be obvious,

The second rule of valkygrrl club is I was given the tiara. Kneel down, kiss the hem of my cloak and rise as our vassal.

[Gladstone]

[valkygrrl]

Rise, Sir Glad of Stone, most noble and ancient order of the Tiara. You may now append KVE (Knight of the Valkistanian Empire) to your name.

[Estron]

It should be obvious,

The second rule of valkygrrl club is I was given the tiara. Kneel down, kiss the hem of my cloak and rise as our vassal.

Does the vassal in the castle bear the flagon with the dragon and the brew that is true?

[SubaruStephen]

It should be obvious,

The second rule of valkygrrl club is I was given the tiara.
 Kneel down, kiss the hem of my cloak and rise as our vassal.

Because I've not seen anyone say "No" to valkygrrl.

*edit*

Including me.

[Kugai]

[valkygrrl]

Now bend the knee.

[Omega Entity]

Comic.

I see your day-old fried chicken, and raise you day-old goulash.

[TheRedMaiden]

All right, so I do love that the comic has multiple plot points going on at the moment, but I feel with so many subplots, one-off strips like these really just derail the comic to a frustrating degree, especially the day after a yellingbird strip :/

[DSL]

Second-day homemade vegetable soup, chili, or bean soup.

[jheartney]

Many compound foods benefit from having a day to form up. Veggie lasagne and homemade fruit pies are delicious both fresh and after a day, but waiting lets you cut out a piece without it turning into a shapeless mess. Homemade ice cream also needs about 12 hours to reach optimum consistency.

[hakko504]

What is this 'leftover' of which you speak?

Sent from my Xperia Z3

[Omega Entity]

All right, so I do love that the comic has multiple plot points going on at the moment, but I feel with so many subplots, one-off strips like these really just derail the comic to a frustrating degree, especially the day after a yellingbird strip :/

I see it as just the opposite - for me, it's a welcome break from a number of long-form arcs.

It also might signal a change in focus. Maybe we'll get to see another set of characters for a while.

[DonInKansas]

I dunno guys, leftover meatloaf sandwiches are pretty fantastic.

[Kugai]

Fries from the previous days Fish and Chips

Shallow Fried and Soya Sauce added.

[BenRG]

There are two key lessons from today's strip.

Firstly, Dale and Marigold have disagreements over the weirdest stuff.

Second, prior to being forced out into the open by Marten and Faye, time clearly weighed very heavily on Hannelore's hands! I can very easily see her, when she wasn't counting stuff for a living, carrying out detailed scientific investigations of things like this. I also can see her having solved in scientific terms the age-old question: "Tastes great or less filling?"

[Truec]

I'm with Hanners on this one.  Day old pizza is only good the morning after, and turns to shit immediately afterward.  Day old chinese food never seems as good as when it was fresh.

[T]

Day old curry is actually better than freshly made curry so if you are gonna cook curry cook a lot so you can eat it again next day. Or cook some but only eat it next day.

[icklebeccy]

Pffft. Day old BBQ pulled pork is where it's at!

[TinPenguin]

Hannelore, do you KNOW how many germs are in leftover food???

[Pilchard123]

Does the vassal in the castle bear the flagon with the dragon and the brew that is true?

No, the pellet with the poison is in the flagon with the dragon borne by the vassal from the castle. You want the chalice with the palace.

[Thrillho]

Day old prawn toast, brah.

[osaka]

Hanners is technically right as far as things with English name goes. If you get a miniburger and smother it in batter and deep fry you get The Only Food that Objectively Tastes Better after it's been done for about a day. We call that "filete ruso" in Spain. And yes, I've looked for how it's named in English and I haven't found it.

And this is something that's true for anyone you ask. At my place we usually make like 40 of those bad boys to have food for a couple of days.

[KOK]

The disgusting should not be disputed. Or something like that.

[Doc]

Day old nasi goreng is the best, because you're already supposed to make it from leftovers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasi_goreng
Nasi goreng had the same beginnings as other versions of fried rice; as a way to avoid wasting rice. Frying the rice could prevent the propagation of dangerous microbes, especially in pre-refrigeration technology Indonesia, and also avoid the need to throw out precious food.[1] Nasi goreng is traditionally served at home for breakfast and it is traditionally made out of leftover rice from the night before.

[Undrneath]

Does the vassal in the castle bear the flagon with the dragon and the brew that is true?

No, the pellet with the poison is in the flagon with the dragon borne by the vassal from the castle. You want the chalice with the palace.

Only because said vassal from the castle broke the vessel with a pestle did we need the flagon with the dragon. The chalice from the palace does indeed have the brew that is true.

[KOK]

I never understood the use of these rhymes. They do not tie together what needs to be tied. "The chalice from the palace has the pellet with the poison" rhymes just as well. They are no help.

And besides, the bomb is in the gateau from tha chateau with the candle with a handle, while the jug with the drug has the pill from the till.

[ZoeB]

And no one asked about the second rule of valkygrrl club. *sniffle*

Is it that nobody talks about the valkygrrl club?

As with Klingon foreheads - we don't talk about that.

[BenRG]

So... Still quiet. Pray your pardon for a bit of self-indulgence.

WEDNESDAY (4-panel frame)
PANEL 1 (half height) - A pair of sneaker-wearing feet walking along a sidewalk in Northampton
PANEL 2 (half height) - Headshot of MARTEN, whistling
PANEL 3 (half height) - MARTEN's POV of ringing a doorbell
PANEL 4 (half height) - MRS A opening the door and looking out
MRS A: "Hello, Marten! Come in! Claire's just finishing getting dressed!"
PANEL 5 (half height) - MARTEN talking to MRS A in the lounge
MRS A: "So, isn't tonight the big party? I'm glad you talked Claire into going; she needs to socialise more!"
MARTEN: "Well, all I needed to do was remind her that all her friends will be there!"
PANEL 6 (half height) - MARTEN and MRS A now looking out of the panel at something
MRS A: "Friends that she only has because you persuaded her to come out of her shell. You're very good for... Ah, here she comes!"
PANEL 7 (full height) - CLAIRE coming down the stairs in a new outfit - horizontally-striped cardigan off one shoulder with the shoulder strap of her vest visible, long skirt, cut up to knee length on the left and her heeled boots.
MARTEN (off panel): "... whoa..."

THURSDAY - Six panel frame
PANEL 1 (page width) - MARTEN and CLAIRE walking along an autumnal Northampton street
MARTEN: "So, new look?"
CLAIRE: "I might mock Clinton about his new look but he was right; it was time to stop being the geeky, mousey Augustus kids!"
PANEL 2 - Close-up of MARTEN and CLAIRE walking hand-in-hand
CLAIRE: "Seriously, though, it was something I needed to do. I'm through apologising for being a woman!"
MARTEN: "Hey, you know me! I say you've got nothing to apologise for!"
PANEL 3 - Close-up on CLAIRE doing her teasing smile.
CLAIRE: [[Okay, I'm putting up my hands here - I don't know ANYTHING about Indie music -- Please take it as read that she makes an Indie reference to being proud of yourself that only an affectionado would really understand.]]
PANEL 4 - Close-up on MARTEN, grinning at CLAIRE
MARTEN: "An Indie reference! Where did this come from, Ms 'I don't know anything about Indie'?"
CLAIRE: "I have hidden depths Mr 'Encyclopaedia of Indie Music'!"
PANEL 5 - Rear view of the couple walking away from us
MARTEN: "Hidden depths, huh? Guess I'm going to have to go exploring tonight!"
CLAIRE: "Quiet you! If you get me hot now, I'm never gonna stop blushing all day!"

FRIDAY - Six-panel frame
PANEL 1 - MARTEN, carrying a four-pack of coffees and (and EMILY's 'smoothie') leaving CoD; CLAIRE is holding the door open; in the background, we can see HANNELORE working the espresso machine.
CLAIRE: "So, Faye's looking for a new job now?"
MARTEN: "She's got to; she had enough savings to meet last month's rent but she hasn't got enough this time."
PANEL 2 - MARTEN and CLAIRE walking through the town. There are few young people around, reminding us that school (and college) are in term
CLAIRE: "I think it's time she climbed out of that rut! She's spent too long sitting in the apartment and... well, basically just feeling sorry for herself!"
MARTEN: "It isn't that simple, Claire. Faye put a little bit of herself into that job and losing it has been losing a part of her."
PANEL 3 - MARTEN looking upwards thoughtfully; CLAIRE looks concerned
MARTEN: "When you're in this situation, it can be hard moving forwards again; it sometimes seems safer not to do anything. I know I felt that way after Dora and I broke up!"
PANEL 4 - MARTEN and CLAIRE standing in front of the library.
CLAIRE: "And here we are. Darn 'keep things professional' rule! What was I thinking?"
MARTEN: "There's only one way to handle something like this - Build up your reserves!"
PANEL 5 - Close-up of MARTEN and CLAIRE's lips touching.
PANEL 6 - MARTEN going into the library; CLAIRE is still at the bottom of the stairs, smiling in a goofy way
MARTEN: "I'll see you inside, Miss Augustus."
CLAIRE: "I'll be there, Mr Reed."

That's how I do Claireten when I've got too much time on my hands, BTW.

Just an explanation about Claire talking down Faye. I don't see them as being antagonistic in the future but I do think that they might be a bit frosty and 'arms length' for a while. Add onto that money worries and Claire could be critical of Faye thinking that she's only saying what Marten is too nice and loyal to say himself. Also remember that Claire can be judgemental, so I thought that her saying something like that was in-character.

As well as being a time skip forward a few weeks, this would be at the start of the 'Claire stays at the apartment over the weekend' arc idea I had. After the party, Claire is going to be staying with Marten and that means she and Faye are going to be pretty much forced to be in continual close contact for two days. The whole thing would be geared towards Claire and Faye coming to some sort of agreement (for Marten's sake if nothing else) that basically turns into a greater understanding of each other (both for them and us). It wouldn't be one-way either; Faye would call out Claire and vice-versa, all whilst trying not to get Marten involved.

[Tova]

I am not a fan of day-old pizza or day-old Chinese at all. I might be a fan of day-old mac and cheese, if I ever ate it.

As T already posted, day-old curry is where it's at.

I dunno guys, leftover meatloaf sandwiches are pretty fantastic.

Also pretty good.

[gopher]

Day old Chicken Madras with a toasted day old Keema Nan is the best.

[jwhouk]

Day old pizza FTW - AINEC.

[SubaruStephen]

ALL you guys are wrong.

The best tasting day-old leftover is:

Spaghetti and meatballs. (American style, since it doesn't seem to actually exist in Italy)

Because letting it sit in the fridge overnight lets the noodles absorb the flavor of the sauce, making it taste even better than the freshly made stuff.

[ChrisSayer]

The brilliance, of course, is in bringing Marigold & Dale together in this important debate, by providing a common enemy.

The question is, do we read this as Hannelore consciously being so wise?  ... or is it strictly Mr. Jacques playing Sun Tzu? ... or just serendipity? 

[NilsO]

Hannelore, do you KNOW how many germs are in leftover food???

That also made me think. Mac and cheese may contain antibacterial ingredients. But mass spectroscopy is not useful for detecting bacteria, so Hanners must have something else in mind. I would guess MS can be used to detect various tasty organic molecules, thereby establishing a scientific basis for Hanners' theorem.

A mass spectrometer must be used with a gas chromatograph (GC/MS instrument) in order to provide this kind of analysis. I would guess Hanners has an Agilent 5977A or equivalent somewhere in her apartment. Cost should not be a problem, but the instrument requires quite a lot of space 

But I find it hard to believe that Hanners actually eats day-old food.

[badbum61]

Experimental data is all very well, Ms Ellicott-Chatham, but where's your empirical evidence? Until I see you eat a day-old anything, your theory is just that.....a theory!

[T]

Hannelore, do you KNOW how many germs are in leftover food???

The cooking process should sterilyze the food, if you are careful the you can avoid recontamination and if you reheat it to the boiling point before eating you can kill any germs dangerous that might have managed to get in in the interval. So the answer to your question: less than in salads.

[Method of Madness]

Now bend the knee.

Re: comic- Hanners cheated by bringing reheating into it. Leftover pizza should be eaten cold.

[ThomasEll]

Hannelore, do you KNOW how many germs are in leftover food???

Yeah I really can't see Hannelore eating day old anything haha

[Omega Entity]

Hannelore, do you KNOW how many germs are in leftover food???

The cooking process should sterilyze the food, if you are careful the you can avoid recontamination and if you reheat it to the boiling point before eating you can kill any germs dangerous that might have managed to get in in the interval. So the answer to your question: less than in salads.

Salads are a veritable petri dish compared to a lot of foods. Bean sprouts seem to be especially bad.

[Baphomet]

I know this is just a silly argument that doesn't mean anything for the comic, but marigold is legitimately right. Pizza can be eaten the next day without issue. There are some (though I am not one of them) who claim it even tastes better. Chinese food, on the other hand, does not work the next day. Cold Chinese food is out of the question, obviously. And if you're reheating it, rice is notoriously difficult to microwave (something something starches water science?), veggies lose their crispness, meat gets rubbery, and it's all a serious offender for the "hot plate but cold food" issue. I don't like either but if I had to pick I'd take the pizza any day.

[Nepiophage]

Hanners is technically right as far as things with English name goes. If you get a miniburger and smother it in batter and deep fry you get The Only Food that Objectively Tastes Better after it's been done for about a day. We call that "filete ruso" in Spain. And yes, I've looked for how it's named in English and I haven't found it.

And this is something that's true for anyone you ask. At my place we usually make like 40 of those bad boys to have food for a couple of days.

Irish fish & chip shops  sell these under the name batterburgers. They are generally regarded as only edible if you are drunk.  I never knew people anywhere else ate them -- or would admit it if they did.