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I had to read Elliot's dialogue out loud to make sure it was physically possible to say in one breath
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For my part, I wouldn't see it as a violation of trust -- even in Elliot's shoes. Clinton didn't ask if Brun was attracted to Elliot or not. It's Elliot's handling of the situation that led Brun to connecting dots, etc. I am with Elliot wrt the bit about "am I a backup plan" or not though. That being said, I think there's an argument to be made that the mutual attraction to Elliot (+alcohol) gave him the confidence to ask. I can see lots of potential for story and character (and relationship, hopefully) development.
Oh, sweet Elliot. <3 And sweet, confused Brun. I love them both so much.
Get a room, geez
Aww poor Elliot, but also, poor Brun.
FINALLY
Elliot, I'm so proud of you! Now just tell this to Clinton!
Clinton asked if she was attracted to him or anyone sexually... sexual & romantic attraction aren't always the same...
I think this is going to lead to Brun realising that she really wants to sleep on Millefeuille's enhanced butt more often.
Use your words, Eliot... Thank you... now please stop using your words, Eliot... :)
When you put it like that... it's complicated
Ok, good job Elliot, but maybe try some breaks here and there, Brun’s not going anywhere, and if you pass out from lack of oxygen, I don’t think there’s anybody here that can lift you.
And Brun wouldn't appreciate it if he passed out on top of her!
Oh you poor cinnamon bun
Elliot, please, oxygen
Yeah, Brun, he's overloading his own brain too.
Elliot deserves someone who will cherish him the way he seems to cherish others. Hopefully he learns that because that's a hard lesson to accept! Not everyone will love you the way you want or need.
I also hope Claire gives Clinton an earful when she hears what he's done. (Hopefully she's at their mom's right now!)
Awesome method acting! Also I bet it's actually easier to confess to someone who both asks for an explanation and is built in a way that doesn't make it *as* awkward (I'm not sure/keep forgetting what's the most appropriate descriptor for Brun's mentality)
Elliot is such a big mood in this one. I can't count how many times I've been in a similar situation.
Whoa Elliot is super aware. And is still my fav character. <3 Poor Elliot. I do think Brun is going to say something that helps him, because she's super straightforward, and Elliot needs help getting out of his head. Ahem...not that I would know what that's like.
Hooray for Elliot explaining it in a way that made sense to my sorry autistic butt. (No offense to commenters who tried to explain it to me!!)
Goddamn I love this comic.
Someone needs to give Eliot a hug. Right now.
dat overload, the feels.
Elliot deserves an apology :(
I love this.
Okay, now we need a comic that consists of Elliot and Hannelore venting giant word balloons at each other.
The sheer mass of Elliot's sensitivity is what's overloading my brain :3
HE USED HIS WORDS! Now he just needs to ALSO use those words on Clinton...
That look on Brun's face. I recognize it... It means, "I don't want to deal with this guy's neuroticism anymore." It really hurts.
Actually, this seems more like an autism thing. As in, he's literally speaking too fast for her brain to process what he's saying.
"They want breath control? I'll show them breath control!"
I am SO PROUD of Elliot!! And actually Brun. Because she hasn’t said stop, just slow down. Which is pretty awesome!
This is why Clinton had to leave...
Two words: Lung capacity. Elliot would probably be awesome in a musical.
oh thank you Elliot
There have been a billion times in my life that I've wanted to lay it all out like this for someone but eeeeek. That's terrifying! Elliot is so brave!
Right there with you. I can barely get up the courage to ask people out at all, much less go this in-depth (especially considering his assumed mental/emotional state right now and the fact that he's dealing with all of this at work!).
I fucking love that cinnamon roll
Is it just me, or did Jeph perfectly summarize our last 7 Patreon threads into two panels, and then make it funny, relatable and perfect!?! Bravo maestro, bravo 👏
I felt actual physical relief after reading this one. Thank you.
Oh gods
Clinton has really messed, albeit unknowingly, with Elliot's self image and made him really doubt his self worth and self image. Like I've said, turn him over to Renee and Claire for re-education. And a swift kick in the butt.
Eh, they're both at fault. Elliot for not verbalizing any of this to Clinton, and pretending it was fine when Clinton actually asked. And Clinton for being himself, which is clueless and self-centered. There's plenty of blame to go around!
yes, I read that with my breathing synchronized to Elliot's. *pant pant*
Putting aside...everything else...they keep saying that they were supposed to hang out. But Elliot is working? That seems like it's own awkwardness to begin with, even if it *is* a bar.
Yeah that’s one thing that bothered me too. It’s a bad idea to do that because nobody can relax at work so it’s hard to judge if you actually mesh with them if you feel like you’re bothering them at work.
That's actually a pretty great summary, I'm proud of you for saying it Elliot and PLEASE ACCEPT THIS HUG D:
Bear in mind that Elliot has lungfuls the size of a person
Dang, with that lung capacity, Elliot should be diving for pearls.
Honesty is a good quality. It's good that Elliot is talking about this.
It helps that honesty is exactly what Brun needs to interpret the world (and the last 5 panels of her life).
Poor sweet Elliot just needs everybody to get their shit together, damnit.
Oh, hon.
I'd give Elliot the benefit of the doubt re: saying it all in one breath, I'm guessing he has pretty big lungs.
I absolutely just tried reading that all out loud as well. Poor cinnamon roll Elliot
Actually I managed to do both speech bubbles in one breath, the benefits of being a big 'un who used to play trumpet
I’m proud of Elliot for being honest and telling Brun what’s going on.
Relatable..that amount of word vomit, is relatable..subject too
Elliot no
She DID ask.
I want a video of you doing the dialogue, Jeph 😁
TBF- Elliot is a big boy w/ big boy lungs... he probably could say it all in one breath.
You think Jeph doesn't? d:
Oh you poor insecure loveable marshmallow.
When saying something is hard so you have to say it fast. Felt
Say fast enough so you get it all out before crashing.
SOMEONE GIVE THIS MAN A HUG
HONEY :(