I think that we are towards the end of the characters' sojourn in the bar. Typically, when Jeph is writing these sorts of scenes, the strip where two of the characters are in a serious discussion and the others are acting increasingly silly is one or two strips before the "You're drunk; go home" event. Considering that the last time we had a scene like this finished with Bubbles coming to terms with the fact that she couldn't force Faye out of her life, I wouldn't be surprised if we get some manner of an outcome with the Clinton/Brun/Elliot triangle.
I must say, I love panel 3. Claire has this huge child-like streak in her that only ever seems to come out when she's drunk. However, it's the expression on Brun's face that's the revelation. She
never realised that doing something like this could be
fun and she's still trying to process it. However, I also suspect that she's copying Claire's behaviour in the hope that this is somehow socially appropriate and that that she's 'fitting in'.
Seriously, Brun needs friends other than Renee and I think that Claire (and the rest of the girls in the main cast) are ideal for the job!
Here's what I'm thinking: Clinton is now suddenly becoming Martin's friend (as well as prospective brother-in-law). I think that we might be seeing more of him at the apartment to talk about things and to get advice. Marten doesn't know it but he's demonstrated repeatedly that he is a
good mentor in lifestyle now that he's got his own act together.
Gotta say, I'm really looking forward to this week's strips. I don't imagine we'll see any resolution to our love-Z for quite some time, but I'm enjoying the ride.
(Also, Renee's sheer unlikeability as a person makes the default sorting a far from optimal way to collapse the wave function. It does seem like Elliot will come up short, but it's far from certain. I might hold out hope of a triad/V relationship forming twixt Brun/Clinton/Elliot...)
I agree; Jeph has no reason to finally resolve this any time soon. FWIW, I suspect that the final configuration will be Clinton with Emily and Brun with Elliot but I'm willing to turn out to be wrong with that. However, I do think that Brun will choose which man she wishes to date after tonight and we'll be following the consequences to both guys afterwards.
As for Renee, if she has any arc with Elliot it could have either a positive or negative outcome. Either way, she will work out that her behaviour really is dragging her down in terms of her relationships with others. What remains to be seen is if she is motivated to change the way Faye has changed or if she so resents the revelation about herself that she leaves (at least her current social circle and maybe even
Northampton altogether to escape it.
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Topic: WCDT Strips 3516 to 3520 (3rd to 7th July 2017) (Read 45189 times)