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At the rate things are going they don’t have time to find a hotel.Spidrift wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:26 amAh, the old gags are still dependable.
Well, at least the problem of initiating the conversation is solved. Now, hopefully, the important question will be if that table is robust enough to support two people in motion....
And, as ever, sex aside, we see Ruby in the process of getting stuff done.
Well, yes - but the explanation is simply the thing she was going to have to say anyway, to achieve her goal. And, while she's now a bit embarrassed, that's soon to be done and dealt with, and Andy doesn't seem the type to be angry about the situation; they can soon move on to the important bit of the conversation.worldshaking00 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 3:47 pmPretty sure Andy heard the last part of Ruby's sentence. Ruby's got some 'splainin' to do.
It's a bit weird, in that he was carefully defined on his first appearance to simply be painfully obtuse, but quite happy to get a date with a cute girl; then, when Ruby seemed to be looking for sex a few days ago, he was quite willing to give it a go -- just not pushy. And yet, now, the narrative is going out of its way to make this a big mystery; is he asexual, dumb as a rock, unwilling, or what?? Uh, surely we know that...worldshaking00 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 3:47 pmIt'll also be interesting to finally uncover Andy's hesitance/obtuseness to Ruby's advances.
The table wouldn't be the most comfortable place, but hey, it's indoors, warm, dry, and if the door locks or can be jammed, private enough, and would have the romance of spontaneity. People have survived much worse. One might think that the bigger issue was contraception, if the comic has one of its moments of realism -- but something tells me that Andy won't be carrying condoms (because he's clueless), but Ruby will be prepared (because she's organised enough for both of them). Or perhaps they'll head somewhere more comfortable, via a late-night store.worldshaking00 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 3:47 pmIt would be not the greatest place for Ruby to lose her virginity, on the meeting table of a yaoi club. While sex certainly can be 'arranged', it is pretty much one of the most organic experiences. I would hope Ruby can keep it together long enough to demand they find some privacy. I expect their conversation to continue there, though.
Assuming that's where they're using (which does seem likely). There was no indication that noise carried too badly when Zii and Amber used the place, far as I recall, but then again, rule of funny.worldshaking00 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 3:47 pmIt would actually be pretty funny if amourous voices carry, advertising their lovemaking. Pixie Trix comic shop's back rooms might develop a reputation.
I'd have thought that was easier to investigate these days than back in the days of vinyl, actually. I never owned a turntable that would spin backwards, whereas I'll bet one could find MP3 player software with a "play it backwards" option with a very little rummaging online.worldshaking00 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 3:47 pmOr maybe if you play the message backwards you summon a demon. Ah, the good ol' days of vinyl.
This is Ruby we are talking about. She doesn't make things simple for herself and she doesn't 'do' spontaneous very well. Plus when she gets excited she tends to start speaking loudly, oftentimes while putting her foot into her mouth.Spidrift wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 4:48 pmWell, yes - but the explanation is simply the thing she was going to have to say anyway, to achieve her goal. And, while she's now a bit embarrassed, that's soon to be done and dealt with, and Andy doesn't seem the type to be angry about the situation; they can soon move on to the important bit of the conversation.
Yeah, it has been a little weird. Since this story has unfolded through the lens of Ruby, combined with typical Ma3 non-communication between people, Andy might be a normal guy wanting to 'give it up' romantically... rather than on command. It would be very atypical for a male in the Ma3-verse to not drop trou at any sexual advent. But then, comedy requires exaggeration.Spidrift wrote:It's a bit weird, in that he was carefully defined on his first appearance to simply be painfully obtuse, but quite happy to get a date with a cute girl; then, when Ruby seemed to be looking for sex a few days ago, he was quite willing to give it a go -- just not pushy. And yet, now, the narrative is going out of its way to make this a big mystery; is he asexual, dumb as a rock, unwilling, or what?? Uh, surely we know that...
My mind wandered to them pilfering an officially licensed Mr. Fantastic prophylactic from Jung. Or not; they probably wouldn't be approved by the comics code.Spidrift wrote:The table wouldn't be the most comfortable place, but hey, it's indoors, warm, dry, and if the door locks or can be jammed, private enough, and would have the romance of spontaneity. People have survived much worse. One might think that the bigger issue was contraception, if the comic has one of its moments of realism -- but something tells me that Andy won't be carrying condoms (because he's clueless), but Ruby will be prepared (because she's organised enough for both of them). Or perhaps they'll head somewhere more comfortable, via a late-night store.
Perhaps Jung has some novelties from Japan in stock? The fact that it is also a meeting room for a club based around gay sexuality shouldn't be lost on the comedy of the situation.Which is all the reason why they are going to bone there. Zii knows that the backroom has some mojo to it; Ramona definitely does. Plus interested parties will all be vying for placing their ears against the closed door. It is too perfect of a set-up.Spidrift wrote:Assuming that's where they're using (which does seem likely). There was no indication that noise carried too badly when Zii and Amber used the place, far as I recall, but then again, rule of funny.
Vinyl has the hands-on approach, like using a ouija board.Spidrift wrote:I'd have thought that was easier to investigate these days than back in the days of vinyl, actually. I never owned a turntable that would spin backwards, whereas I'll bet one could find MP3 player software with a "play it backwards" option with a very little rummaging online.
Which comes back to the thought that panel 4 here may be a huge blessing in disguise for her. She’s now raised the subject very simply, and the ensuing conversation can be quite spontaneous.worldshaking00 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 20, 2018 7:03 pmThis is Ruby we are talking about. She doesn't make things simple for herself and she doesn't 'do' spontaneous very well.
However, Ruby bust a gut to set up a passably romantic situation for him, dressing and acting sexy and flirtatious but not “slutty”. A merely romantic guy could have followed through on that without being pushy. Andy may be a bit idealistic, but he’s definitely also a bit dim.Andy might be a normal guy wanting to 'give it up' romantically...
There’s an image that seems deeply, horribly unkind to Reed Richards, somehow.My mind wandered to them pilfering an officially licensed Mr. Fantastic prophylactic from Jung.
I imagine that Ruby has done too much careful reading to trust a novelty condom.Perhaps Jung has some novelties from Japan in stock?
No sensible sexual partner who really knows Ruby will ever, ever want to ask her what she’s imagining during the act...The fact that it is also a meeting room for a club based around gay sexuality shouldn't be lost on the comedy of the situation.
Yeah, you’re right; very good chance that all the people who’ve just left this room will be fighting each other for a chance to listen at the keyhole.Which is all the reason why they are going to bone there. Zii knows that the backroom has some mojo to it; Ramona definitely does. Plus interested parties will all be vying for placing their ears against the closed door. It is too perfect of a set-up.