Episode 2.1 - Page 24
posted 22nd Nov 2015, 9:10 AM
22nd Nov 2015, 9:10 AM
mars
I know Alice has spent a lot of this chapter whining and crying, but it's been an important part of her character I wanted to convey.
Despite her bravado, rebellious facade and independent desires, she struggles inside quite a bit.
Anxiety, depression, whatever you want to label it - she struggles to deal with simple life situations more than most, let alone large, world altering moments. And she's got her reasons.
But it's taken Jay a little longer to realize that she's not just putting on an act when she says she can't deal with things ; she really is struggling.
So bear with her.
And thanks for tuning in :D Hope you enjoy / have an awesome Sunday as always ^_^
~Marshall
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22nd Nov 2015, 10:02 AM
quetzlsacatanango
"Nothing that can't be cured... by my penis."
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23rd Nov 2015, 8:14 AM
mars
That was the original draft for the script, but the test groups were confused by 9 following pages of hardcore BDSM, so it was changed.
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22nd Nov 2015, 10:08 AM
jamie59
Is this where she falls into his arms? Jay's definitely the rock she needs.
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22nd Nov 2015, 10:23 AM
MadJak91
What Jamie above said.
Also, I think this is a job well done coupled with the previous build-up conversations.
I totally get her. I can be the same. Acting happy and normal but suffering deep inside until I break down and say/post/etc. something bad under the pressure of sad and negative feelings.
It kinda goes hand-in-hand with rebellious or overly happy attitude. You want to fight yourself so bad...
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23rd Nov 2015, 9:11 AM
mars
Some people just deal with things differently :P and some reeeaally need to do so at their own pace.
Alice walks the fine line between dealing with things slowly on her own and bottling things up, though.
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23rd Nov 2015, 7:52 AM
mars
Thank you!! Was such a hassel to get right haha. I wanted it to convey such a specific emotion that I had pictured, probably got a little too invested as it took me much longer than a simple drawing of a face should have hah.
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25th May 2016, 3:36 PM
Thracecius
I completely agree with Stever. I especially like the dialogue rolling around in a figure-eight, because somehow it flowed naturally to me without even having to look at the entire panel. Very nice touch.
Also, I don't think Alice will turn down that hug now, even though I suspect it'll, ahem, go 'further' than a hug.
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22nd Nov 2015, 5:59 PM
NeilKapit
Awww. The page layout is something only comics can do. The spam of word balloons and breaking borders really show us how poor Alice is (not) holding up. :(
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23rd Nov 2015, 7:54 AM
mars
Ahhh thanks man. Striking the balance between looking like she's falling apart and making the page look like a special effect ridden nightmare was a trick to get right, haha. So i'm glad it's coming across as I intended :D
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27th Nov 2015, 12:08 AM
MiaFillene
She needs a good kiss on the lips. And a guiding hand. Maybe a mentor, if you will. Although...9 pages of hardcore BDSM? Hrmmmm..,Alternate future history vision go!
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27th Nov 2015, 6:14 AM
Mian
Okay, this was an odd comic to come into the strip on. Starting from the top, I guess...
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18th Mar 2016, 2:41 PM
Mr Whatevz
Oh, she's such an aspergian. Da feelz. Da recognition.
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