Questionable Contemplation
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the most interesting thing about this is that Clinton's musing seems to indicate that it is unusual for such a couple to exist. are they the first AI-human romantic linkup?? is all this so new?? AIs sharing a society with humans has presented in a very matter-of-fact way in QC for a long time - is the integration of society a more recent event/process than previously implied?? this is fascinating.
A while back Claire told him about them.. He wasn't all that excited because its not the first time ita happened, and he didnt know them at the time. Perhaps its just becoming more profound via his social proximity..
Think fast, Clinton!
someone has to be the "I" in AI. Faye is pretty much the 'A" for aggressive,
It's been sooooooo long since Faye punched anyone!
“Wait, was this foretold by the Mass Effect side plot of Joker falling in love with EDI and its conclusion by making Joker have some robotic parts and EDI having some human parts?” At this point, Claire smacks Clinton upside his head.
Eeek. That storyline was creepy as hell.
Since when is Faye asking for permission?
Positive changes in Faye when she felt ready to date Bubbles.
Small typo in 3rd panel
SpookyBubbles read minds...
Bubbles doesn't realize that he's also waiting to use the can.
Love Bubs!
I am glad that Clinton recognizes aro folks
Yay for rep!
I've taken up this weird habit on public transit. I'll just stare blankly at my phone. Not at anything on it, but just so I am not looking in the direction of anyone who might think i am staring.
As I recall, there are several female AIs that have interacted with Clinton. And Brun. Who is not an AI, but has AI tendencies. And tendencies with an AI for that matter.
When I was younger, I would get lost in thought with my eyes staring in some direction or other that I was no longer paying attention to, oblivious to anybody I might be bothering. I hope Clinton has a better time learning to deal with it than I did.
I was in a bar in Scotland, my glasses fogged up so I took them off. 2 women at the next table took offense because they thought I was staring at them. Uncomfortable. I couldn't see but a blur, of course.
do men know how creepy and uncomfortable this really is tho
Staring into space while having an internal monologue isn't a guys only thing. You can't fault someone for getting lost in thought.
I can sympathize. When I get into Deep Thought mode my eyes just fix on a point and don't move. This can also be referred to as Derp Thought mode.
I can also.
I mean....one can think about deep philosophical questions regarding the nature of sentience and companionship...AND be thinking about people boning at the same time. Those two concepts are not mutually exclusive.
Maybe Clinton should get Millefeuille's assistance to grapple with them.
A philosopher or scientist has a specific look when they are observing and thinking about a phenomenon. Clinton has that look, and Bubbles knows that look.
Maybe she saw a similar look when Faye's sister and her girlfriend visited?
Well, that pretty much sums it up, proof in-hand: Clinton's been posting to, or at least reading, Patreon comments.
Wait. Maybe not. Is Clinton's hand secretly sentient?
Bubbles is very insightful... And patient XD
THONK
I'm still stuck wondering what a world of loving partnership between humans and humans would look like. ..
This is why I've trained myself to avert my gaze, if only slightly, to a neutral subject when immobile and thinking "deep thoughts". It's normally not an issue with me, as I am rarely immobile in that state. I pace.
"thinkg" is probably my new favorite spelling.
Maybe he’s thinking of what it would be like to date *someone* a foot taller than he is...
Even as a guy, I do too. I'm crazy attracted to women who are taller than me, too bad I'm average American height
12 minute allowance for non-creepy contemplative thinking seems generous but fair.
Emily’s thoughts intrude: “Hey, keep it down I can hardly think about quantum entangled knitting over here!”
Wasn't he not really interested in their relationship when Claire told him?
Yes. But THEN, he wasn't so high on weed that he was tripping balls.
I just had the sudden urge to see Clinton being introduced to May.
To Them, maybe?
Love thisssss. Also typo in panel 3 on thinkg :)
Why do I feel like this is gonna lead to him learning about Brun and Mille?
Well if that means WE get to find out, too...
Jeph - typo alert, panel 3. "thinkg"
Third panel, small typo: "what we thinkg"
Clinton asking the big question here. Also is he thinking about Millefleur and him?
And this does tie into Clinton's academic studies, no?
LOL- I love how Bubbles knows EXACTLY what Clinton is thinking.
Part of her situational awareness sensor suite.
No Clinton that's rude.
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