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Cute Faybles pillow talk

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Awkward Faybles pillow talk

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The backlash starts - Not everyone is happy with the news

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Marten and Claire try to congratulate the new couple; this could go well or badly!

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Pintsize should have learned his lesson when Bubbles crushed his head!

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Tortura spends five strips berating Steve for not making an honest woman of Cossette (over cereal)

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Roko and Melon having an ironic conversation (not that they know it) about whether humans could ever be romantically interested in AIs

13 (10.1%)

Dora and Tai have a cute argument over who saw it coming first

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Brun is confused about why Elliott and Clinton are so awkward around her. Renee tries to explain

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Total Members Voted: 69

[awgiedawgie]

I'm in the US, so I'm used to inches and pounds, but a lot of my gear is measured or rated in metric.

That's interesting, why is that? I'm also an avid hiker and a caver, also. 
EDIT: well, I don't do much caving lately.

I never gave it much thought. My best guess is that A: several of the companies (such as Petzl or CAMP) that produce the gear are in Europe, and B: even the US companies realize that it is to their advantage to use the global standard, since many of their customers either live outside the US, or at the very least, travel outside the US to climb.

[Ouibeaux]

I've been following QC since 2010, ... I thought, however, that the introduction of love, sexuality and intimacy would have been introduced between two AIs, rather than between an AI and a human.

What about Jeremy and Number Seven?

http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=3434

[War Sparrow]

The real OTP of this comic.

[Is it cold in here?]

Welcome, informative new person!

[TV4Fun]

Well, Hanners and Marigold doesn't seem so implausible NOW, does it?

[Is it cold in here?]

That's still an example of the wrong kind of shipping.

[Dandi Andi]

Well, Hanners and Marigold doesn't seem so implausible NOW, does it?

Yes. Yes it does. For all the same reasons it ever did. Hannelore and literally any other person seems very implausible. Even though she's becoming less touch averse, body fluids are still an insuperable barrier to kissing and definitely to sexual intimacy. And I really like that about her. She's shown physical attraction to men (fire fighters as I recall) and possibly even arousal, but actually engaging in physical intimacy just isn't her thing. I see a little of myself in that aspect of her.

Also, I assume you were joking, but I simply don't see what the connection is that makes the joke work... 

[Shjade]

Well, Hanners and Marigold doesn't seem so implausible NOW, does it?

Yes. Yes it does. For all the same reasons it ever did.

This took a lot longer to find than I thought it would.

[Dandi Andi]

Well, Hanners and Marigold doesn't seem so implausible NOW, does it?

Yes. Yes it does. For all the same reasons it ever did.

This took a lot longer to find than I thought it would.

My only regret is that I have but one like to give. I had forgotten about that incident. I had almost that exact conversation with a friend of mine. She was finishing her basement and I needed a new apartment. She's very clean and organized while I'm... untidy. I did not move into her basement.

[traroth]

Well, Hanners and Marigold doesn't seem so implausible NOW, does it?

Yes. Yes it does. For all the same reasons it ever did.

This took a lot longer to find than I thought it would.

My only regret is that I have but one like to give. I had forgotten about that incident. I had almost that exact conversation with a friend of mine. She was finishing her basement and I needed a new apartment. She's very clean and organized while I'm... untidy. I did not move into her basement.

And thanks to that you're still friends. Aren't you?

[Dandi Andi]

And thanks to that you're still friends. Aren't you?

Yes we are! I told her that I won her in the divorce so I'm keeping her forever.

[BenRG]

New Comic Up!

Given what we've seen of Faye's other relationships, it isn't surprising that she feels a little overwhelmed. After all, her time with Sven wasn't even really a relationship (although, in hindsight, Sven clearly wishes that it had been) and Angus reacted to the hard questions by attempting to deflect through humour, possibly because he wasn't any more keen than Faye was to confront them. So, yeah, that sudden down after the high is to be expected.

There is a lot being said in the body language here. Faye (in panel 1) and Bubbles (in panel 2) both adopt defensive postures. That said, I do like how they stay together and notice how Faye's body posture changes: She's stark naked and yet doesn't feel any need to protect herself from Bubbles' gaze. Bubbles, meanwhile, shows her reliance on Faye by moving very close to her, possibly into physical contact. The fact that their subconscious (such as it is in Bubbles' case) are so at ease with each other is, IMO, a very good portent for the future of their relationship. It's worth noting that Faye was very nervous about being seen naked by Sven and even with Angus she got dressed the moment she was out of bed; she doesn't have that problem with Bubbles.

Personally, I've got a feeling that this conversation will end with a hug and one of them saying something like this: "I can't make any promises but, as long as it is anything to do with me, we're going to be alright."

[Dandi Andi]

New comic!

Wow, that NRE high faded faster than I thought. I mean, they need to have this conversation, but they have time. They can enjoy the afterglow for a while. That conversation will still be waiting for them tomorrow (or Monday. Stupid weekends).

[Tova]

Looks like Marten has a friend for life.

[Oblixio]

New comic!

Wow, that NRE high faded faster than I thought. I mean, they need to have this conversation, but they have time. They can enjoy the afterglow for a while. That conversation will still be waiting for them tomorrow (or Monday. Stupid weekends).

I love Patreon so much.

[Vurogj]

Now we get to see what progress has been made since the post-1st-date-with-Angus panic attack ( http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=1740 ), I'm expecting it to go a lot better this time, Faye is better able to cope now than she was then.

[JoeCovenant]

Can I just say...

I love Bubbles...

[Thrillho]

I had the same immediate thought. Beautiful sentiment, beautiful facial expressions.

Also, I love the undertone of them being nude for this discussion. Fayelovesbubbles said something about Faye having never been more naked, and I think that's exactly right.

[Scarlet Manuka]

I wonder if Bubbles researched...umm....glass blowing techniques before hand >_>

http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=3277

[jesslc]

Well, that was right on cue. (Faye freaking out at the start of a new relationship).

The art, particularly the facial expressions, is excellent here. I also like how Faye says no very emphatically when Bubbles asks her if she if experiencing regret.

For Bubbles's sake I kind of wish Marten could fill Bubbles in ("oh yeah, Faye typically freaks out at the start of a new relationship") but it's probably not necessary. Bubbles looks like she's handling Faye freaking out pretty well already.

Edit: And as someone said above already, it will be good to see how far Faye has come. I agree that her coping skills have improved a lot but we haven't seen her cope with beginning a new relationship since they've improved.

[fayelovesbubbles]

Nooooooo! Faye, no!

[fayelovesbubbles]

I had the same immediate thought. Beautiful sentiment, beautiful facial expressions.

Also, I love the undertone of them being nude for this discussion. Fayelovesbubbles said something about Faye having never been more naked, and I think that's exactly right.

She’s never been more, uh, spiritually naked than she is now.

Them trying to go back to being just friends now would be really difficult. You can’t put that toy back in the box...so to speak...

[Undrneath]

Nooooooo! Faye, no!

I wouldn't worry quite yet, this is a very important conversation and they are both acting about as emotionally open as I have ever seen them.

[fayelovesbubbles]

Considering how the first time Marten and Bubbles meeting went... they've come a long way! Marten does have a friend for life.

I'll be honest, I was hoping for Faye to be like "omg, I can't feel my legs. I haven't felt this way since..." and Bubbles saying "since?" and her freaking out because of the emotional fallout from her last relationships, being cheated on, etc. I didn't quite expect it to go like this. Dammit, I at least wanted them to enjoy things a little longer.

I also kind of wish Faye had been with a woman before so she'd freak out just a little less. Sigh.

[Shjade]

Looks like Marten has a friend for life.

Yeah. Plus Bubbles likes him now, too.

[fayelovesbubbles]

Girls, I feel you so much.

[maxRNG]

I have to agree with the plethora of comments above: the facial expressions here are amazing. Looking back at early QC, there is a certain charm to the old art style, but the art of today is so much better at communicating through more than just dialogue.

[Nekopounce]

The Foreshadowing over 3 1/2 years ago is insane...

http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2262

Jeph, you crazy S.O.B.

[zisraelsen]

Hopefully bubbles refrains from power hugging marten; if tai managed to crack his sternum, Bubbles would put him in traction.

[fayelovesbubbles]

Faye seems to be sweating a lot lately!

[Inconsequential]

I have to agree with the plethora of comments above: the facial expressions here are amazing. Looking back at early QC, there is a certain charm to the old art style, but the art of today is so much better at communicating through more than just dialogue.

Yep, also loving the art. The body language, the facial expressions, the use of space, the little drops of sweat on Faye's face. I mean, yeah, it's a cartoon, but wowzers there's a LOT of great artwork going on here.


Also, somewhat tangentially, I am absolutely loving Bubbles with her hair down. Sure, the business-like ponytail was cute as all-git-out, but when she pulled out her hair tie while talking to Tai... whoo dang.

FWIW, these two were already pretty good at communicating and understanding each other. I think they'll be fine.

Looking forward to a booty dance that may threaten the stability of the earth's orbit.

[Milayna]

And what does "NRE"mean?

Bubbles composition may be the most "organiclike" of any synthetic we've seen, aside from Spookybot who is nearly indistinguishable from organic. May's chassis is essentially a barbie doll http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=3175 ; I can't tell for sure, but everything that isn't articulated looks like it's molded plastic or cheap rubber. Bubbles' chassis seems to stretch and move more naturally.

Regarding hair, I vaguely remember it being explained but can't remember exactly what the explanation was. Does synthetic hair "grow" naturally, or is that a cosmetic change that the AI has to make manually?

[BenRG]

Faye seems to be sweating a lot lately!

One does tend to sweat after prolonged vigorous activity.

Regarding hair, I vaguely remember it being explained but can't remember exactly what the explanation was. Does synthetic hair "grow" naturally, or is that a cosmetic change that the AI has to make manually?

Bubbles said that her hair was a synthetic long-chain polymer. To make it 'grow', she has to soak it in a solution that, as it dries, crystallises out as extensions of the existing polymer chains.

[Is it cold in here?]

The Foreshadowing over 3 1/2 years ago is insane...

http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2262

Jeph, you crazy S.O.B.

Welcome, new person with archive skills!

The answer to the other post is that NRE stands for New Relationship Energy.

[fayelovesbubbles]

How Faye and Bubbles feel about each other: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LPn0KFlbqX8

[jwhouk]

2262 is going to be the new 1658, isn't it?

[BenRG]

FWIW, strip 1658 is the more important one in terms of the current arc as it establishes that, even in the 'Pet AnthroPC' era, anthrosexuality and anthroromaticism (AIs being attracted to humans) was a thing. Depending on how extravagantly 'out' Faye and Bubbles are, it may be interesting to see if it encourages other couples to be more public in their relationship.

[Inconsequential]

2262 is going to be the new 1658, isn't it?

And May's crude yet astute observations on the subject of AI libidos in 3302-3305. I shan't repeat it here...
http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=3302

Also where we learn for sure that humanoid AIs have actual mouths.
http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=3304
Splork Splork Splork...

[wlewisiii]

HAHAHHAHAHA!

Look at Jeph's commont on the bottom of http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=3303

Jeph, you magnificent ...

[USS Martenclaire]

Heh. If Aunt Bettie doesn't approve of Amanda's dating habits, maybe Faybles would make her head explode. We can only hope so.

[heyjames4]

I've been thinking that having PTX or Aunt Bettie or some other tertiary character show up and Disapprove of Faybles is probably not going to happen, because it would be boring. The tertiary would show up, misquote scripture or whatever, and the rest of the cast would reject bigotry and support Faye X Bubbles. 

Those two crazy kids have enough going on to tell lots of stories, without any Very Special Episode shenanigans. And they're mature enough to know it, because they're talking it through in these past few panels.

And the blocking and anatomy are telling as much story as the dialogue. kudos

[Dandi Andi]

I've been thinking that having PTX or Aunt Bettie or some other tertiary character show up and Disapprove of Faybles is probably not going to happen, because it would be boring. The tertiary would show up, misquote scripture or whatever, and the rest of the cast would reject bigotry and support Faye X Bubbles. 

Yeah, contrarian characters probably aren't going to be a thing.

[brasca]

I've been thinking that having PTX or Aunt Bettie or some other tertiary character show up and Disapprove of Faybles is probably not going to happen, because it would be boring. The tertiary would show up, misquote scripture or whatever, and the rest of the cast would reject bigotry and support Faye X Bubbles. 

Those two crazy kids have enough going on to tell lots of stories, without any Very Special Episode shenanigans. And they're mature enough to know it, because they're talking it through in these past few panels.

And the blocking and anatomy are telling as much story as the dialogue. kudos

I don't see how any of that would matter.  Faye could care less what Aunt Bettie (who could've passed away by now) or anyone else outside her immediate family thinks.  And even if her immediate family objected they aren't all that involved with her life so it's no big loss.  Similarly I doubt PTX's opinion matters to Bubbles, but if he were to cause trouble I would love for Bubbles to lean in and ask him if he knows what happened to Corpse Witch. 

[BenRG]

I've been thinking that having PTX or Aunt Bettie or some other tertiary character show up and Disapprove of Faybles is probably not going to happen, because it would be boring. The tertiary would show up, misquote scripture or whatever, and the rest of the cast would reject bigotry and support Faye X Bubbles. 

Yeah, contrarian characters probably aren't going to be a thing.

It depends on how much of a mob they're able to whip up. We know that there are people in Northampton who really don't like Bubbles at all for no other reason than her being an AI.

[BlueFatima]

I'm in the US, so I'm used to inches and pounds, but a lot of my gear is measured or rated in metric.

That's interesting, why is that? I'm also an avid hiker and a caver, also. 
EDIT: well, I don't do much caving lately.

I never gave it much thought. My best guess is that A: several of the companies (such as Petzl or CAMP) that produce the gear are in Europe, and B: even the US companies realize that it is to their advantage to use the global standard, since many of their customers either live outside the US, or at the very least, travel outside the US to climb.

Oh, I run and most of my races are in kilometers. If it's high-end gear, it's probably set to metric for people who use it for competitive purposes. Most of the world uses the metric system. If you are serious enough to be pursuing an activity that involves traveling out of the US, you will need the metric system. Some people think it's actually a much easier and more accurate way to measure things as well.

[dilbert719]

And what does "NRE"mean?

Since it looks like nobody got around to it, NRE is New Relationship Energy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_relationship_energy

[fayelovesbubbles]

I'm sorry but I really can't see PTX actually trying to hurt someone. He's just a jerk, and a conspiracy theory nutjob, as someone said. Doesn't mean he'd do something like that.

It's also possible that the human he lives with isn't very nice to him at all, which affects his perception of humans. Like giving him a neckbeard. Marten would never do that to Pintsize.

[Greymoon]

I just want to add my 2 cents and say that I find it very hopeful that Faye is at least addressing things pretty immediately as opposed to keeping them in and having panic attacks or freaking out about shit. It's another action that further cements that she has grown as a person.

[SubaruStephen]

It's also possible that the human he lives with isn't very nice to him at all, which affects his perception of humans. Like giving him a neckbeard.

“It’s not a beard, it’s a heatsink!”

[Zelia]

The last few strips have been glorious. Almost too good to be true. The culmination of 15 years of illustration testing and honing to give us these amazingly expressive panels. You almost don't even need the dialogue. The facial expressions say everything.