Psychoanaly-sis

Katherine Prewitt

SHUSH AMANDA

HERE FOR THE SUBTLE FAYE BLUSHES

Brad Knowles

And yet somehow Amanda manages to hold in the *SNRK*, even at risk of blowing out her throat. ;)

*squeeing incoherently in delight*

Maurice Kessler

I adore this comic.

Celine Chamberlin

Because it happens. A lot. Sexuality is a spectrum and not everyone is stuck in one category. An example -- actress Kelly McGillis figured out in her 50's that she's a lesbian. She had been married a couple of times to men. And, sometimes, you just fall in love with the person and none of the other stuff matters. It doesn't have to happen with Faye, but if it does, it's really not a big deal. There are a fair number of people who simply identify as queer to avoid labels that put them into boxes for this very reason.

Afunnythinghappedtome

Careful about dropping a bomb, Evie - it might go yuri-nuclear.

Peter Jensen

Because ... that's a thing people sometimes suddenly discover about themselves? Being raised in the south probably helped subconsciously suppress the idea of being bi. Also, the whole AI/human thing kinda overshadows the gender situation. I don't think we've yet seen how the QC universe general society feels about that.

Ross

I expect this arc to end with Faye *not* getting romantic with Bubbles. She's had male lovers in the past; why should she suddenly discover she's bi or gay?

Ross

I'm not sure Evie is good. Maybe chaotic neutral.

Leak

Well, that officially makes Faye the densest object known to man - along with Castela from Wapsi Square...

Oooh now I need to reread that strip

Will Weaver

Now that I read this again when I haven’t just watched a late-night college basketball game that went to overtime, that third to last panel with Faye is rather interesting. I wonder what’s going through her mind at that point. (Also, it sort reminds me of when Bubbles obliterated some punching bags...)

ZPX

Agreed, to me so far Faye has been expressing a close BFF bond which is great. And it is normal to feel jealous sharing that attention with future significant others. That doesn't indicate sexual attraction though, and I don't recall Faye hinting at that. It's fine if the ship does sail, but I hope they don't try to force it to be something that maybe it is not.

Mark

I don't know if Jedi Mind Tricks work on Faye... or given the running Dune references, should that be The Voice?

Sarah Manx

This is just so damn delightful.

Gary Walker

Error correction: 2nd panel: s/was/did/

Clement Covemaeker

The brain will go to great lengths when it (you) can't accept a truth for some reason.

Bagge

Or, you know, Faye will do damage do her.

Dean Reilly

Amanda is going to do herself an injury at this rate.

BobC

Pintsize is recording all this. Terror shall ensue.

Celine Chamberlin

I actually admire Amanda's restraint in a way. She's giggling but it could be a lot worse. (Cue the next strip where it's a lot worse.)

Stoodmuffin

Okay. I mean. I get it. Bein oblivious is possible. But Faye being THIS oblivious?

I still maintain that this doesn't necessarily need to end up with them getting together. Not everybody's life needs to revolve around romantic relationships. Then again, I'm reading QC, so I know better.

Dahlia Rose Israel

A sign of a true relationship. Me thinks we'll be seeing these two get married one day. :3

Diptych

I imagine it might be awkward if Faye's breakthrough is prompted by the same person who was so insensitivity analytical toward Bubbles.

Bagge

I'm sure "Pay no attention to Amanda" is a semi-recurring phrase in their relationship.

William Cole

Amanda choking on her laughter is cute, but I’m really into Intense Evie.

DAMMIT, AMANDA! DON'T RUIN THIS FOR ME!

Denise Webber

Don't you dare make this so awkward Evie that Bubbles feels the need to get away from it all because she's not used to expressing "feels"

Bagge

I really love Amanda in these strips, mainly because Jeph is doing such a splendid job with her facial expressions and body language. In this strip she's just SO CUTE!!!

Hey, let the man have his fun!

Dahlia Rose Israel

Well her sister is oblivious to her feelings for a girl, speaking as a gay sister I'd be giggling in the same situation.

Corpus Callosum

Alright finally a story line that made me pledge for early comics. I've been rooting for these two from jump

Dammit Amanda!!!!

Fart Captor

C'mon Amanda, your sister is opening up about a unique bond she's developed with a close friend because they'd both been through some traumatic loss! I want them to smooch too, but the giggling is kinda not cool!

Chong Go

Jeph, these are so awesome! Thanks!

JD

JEPH, WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO US

Mordaeus

Depends who you're referring to! Faye certainly is, but her sister is trying not to explode.

Buck Caldwell

Well, remember, this is already Thursday.

Origamigryphon

Is that a *blush*?

Erin Moriarty

The comic could progress 3x faster if Evie was around all the time to make people sort out their feelings.

Brendan Jones

Steve is behind Amanda and Evie, eating cereal, and is about to turn around and spoil the atmosphere by shouting, "I wear a wig now!"

JD

I'm going to be extremely annoyed if this storyline doesn't end with Faye determining how she feels about Bubbles. Whether she decides she wants their relationship or platonic is fine with me, I just want her to decide one way or the other.

Jackson Bockus

What's Steve up to, anyway?

I'm gonna guess now: Faye is gonna realize her feelings, but before she can tell Bubbles, Bubbles will be really upset about something and be cold and withdrawn. I'm guessing that Evie's intrusiveness will have something to do with it

Will Weaver

I like how Evie is approaching this, although psychoanalysis as a plot device to stretch this out until Friday is a little weird.