Meanwhile, Steve Eats Cereal

So, just sitting here... lurking on the page... waiting for Jeph to post...

I still can't believe we all missed out on the chance to call them "Baye".

I want a split strip, above, Steve munching away, and below, Faybles ... you get the idea....

I want to know, if at any point one of them shouted "That's right, spell my name, bitch!"

I love the last two panels so much.

They've come a ways: <a href="http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=3003" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=3003</a>

Pop quiz - lips or no lips? On re-reading the Faybles arc, I noticed Jeph stopped drawing lips (again!) about 100 strips ago. I like the characters without - like Murphy-Veigelt says, the eyes have it.

The comic's been a study in expressive eyes lately.

I have to admit I was actually looking forward to Steve eatin' cereal. I am thrilled with Faybles but the girls need their privacy.

Noooo!!!!!!!!!!! How dare you Jeph! I saw the title in my inbox and got so excited that we were finally going to see STEVE EATING CEREAL! And then yo do this. How could you?

Both of you have travelled long hard roads to move on from things. Travelling a long road *toward* something might not be as difficult as you fear.

I'm sort of hoping that this arc ends with Bubbles hugging Faye and saying that "I can't promise but, as long as it is up to me, we're going to be alright."

That's the thing about every high - There's the down afterwards to deal with. That said, I can't blame Faye for her fears: There is no doubt that the intensity of this has caught her unprepared and it's enough for frighten or overwhelm anyone.

*Now* Bubbles likes him! First time they met she picked him up by the neck!

Hair-down Bubbles is best Bubbles don’t @ me.

Seeing as how Faye was never so passionate with Sven or Angus I'd say there's definitely something here and she should fuckin go for it.

Yes, yes, but what about Steve? Did he buy new cereals or did Melon eat it all? Draaaaaama

Loved the misdirection in the title, Jeph!

You guys, I have to share this because I think you'll understand. Today my wife sent me this text. There's a spiderling on my phone. And I teared up thinking of how she's actually picked up some of my love of spiders through osmosis, and of how much I love her. And I know that Bubbles and Faye are the reason I teared up, because I've been tearing up every goddamn time I look at this strip or even think about it, especially this exchange: "Is that why you checked for my armor?" "I-I was scared you left. I knew you wouldn't go anywhere without it." My wife and I have experienced loss during the last three or four years that has broken my heart. I've been numb and sad. And a big part of why the story of Bubbles and Faye has me tearing up is that it resonates with our relationship. This comic strip has gotten through some of my sadness and numbness and helped me remember how much I love her and why I fell in love with her in the first place. We were, and continue to be, what the other needed. And she knows I'm not going anywhere. And I know I don't need my armor with her. Goddamn, I've never felt this way about a piece of art before. I feel like this is my chick flick, you know?

“Fuckin’ go for it” is the official “there ain’t no gettin’ offa this train we’re on” of Faybles.

Fuck n go for it

The way Bubbles holds her arms in front of her certainly works to keep the comic PG-13, but it also has the advantage of making her look like she's trying to make herself look smaller and less intimidating, both physically and emotionally. Making herself less scary is exactly the response I would expect her to give to Faye's "this is scary."

Want Bubbles Poster (a-natural)

Yes. They did indeed do the fuckin part.

Now this makes me feel like a cat who found a big open jar of sour cream. Not because of physical nudity, but because of openness and connection between their bared souls. Thanks, Jeph, this (again) exceeded my expectations and (again) had me update my definition of favorite strip of this story arc. Maybe even of whole QC.

Why did I wait so long to join Patreon? Getting to see these early has been the highlight of my week!

I'm savoring the through of a strip with just Marten and Bubbles hanging out on the couch. Bubbles looks thoughtful, turns to him and delivers a monologue about how she's sorry she started their relationship by physically intimidating/assaulting him, and ending with her appreciation and awareness that, without his love and support, Faye wouldn't have been capable of entering into their relationship. And they hug, and Marten is totally unafraid.

Meanwhile, Steve has been crushed under a mountain of empty Horsey-O's boxes. His mangled body waits for Martin to discover it. His coffin will be a giant cereal bowl, with a spoon as a headstone.

Yay, Marten will no longer assume Bubbles wants to crush him like an ant

Faye's expression in the 5th panel is wonderful.

OK, stupid question, if Faye's never been with a woman before, how did she know what to do? Has Bubbles been sexual with ... anyone before? I mean I doubt that they were having crazy passionate makeouts, got naked, then googled "human woman robot woman sex how" .. although now that I think of it, all the awkward fails and consequential giggles would be amusing to watch.

Enamored and unarmored. I do not deserve to see anything so beautiful as this, but I understand that Jeph is using nudity to convey emotional openness and its concomitant vulnerability. (And also to practice drawing knees, the creature.) I will let myself look one more time and go away.

More bed-head smiling Bubbles please!

Awwww! I was *just* thinking we were due for a strip where Bubbles expresses her appreciation for Marten. 😄

DAMN YOUR MISCHEVIOUS TITLE also fuck yeah Faye go for it

Things I didn't know I needed in my life: Bubbles in full-on "Draw me like one of your French girls" pose

This storyline really brings a tear to my eye. And was Bubbles ALWAYS this adorable or have you just been slipping in more and more cute all subtle like?

Jeepers, I am not used to these early posts... Now I gotta wait until Saturday night. But, YAY!!

Bubbles is gonna crush Marty with a hug.

Somehow I feel like the phrase "fully functional" needs to be expressed here.

They're good for each other and their friends support them. Whatever the future holds, I think it's better they face it together.

We like Marten too, Bubs

I am feeling weirdly conflicted about this comic.... In one hand, plot progression, and more Faybles! But on the other hand, I was a little disappointed when I opened up the comic after seeing the title and not seeing Steve eat cereal... Jeph, how you're dealing with this in a way that in no way follows past progressions is messing with me! I don't know how to feel about things that I've been waiting to see for gods knows how long now!!!!

It's good advice, their are risks in everything but they are practically already lovers all they need to do is accept

Jeph you are one magnificent bastard with that title

Listen to the man, Faybles! Marten is very wise. Well, this time, anyway.

I am half disappointed and half happy he didn't cut to Steve eating cereal.

Oh, you! *punch*

SMOOSH

That title scared me

Jeph, you’re so evil. And I’m so damn happy.