Comic for June 28th, 2017: Sunny Morning Raine

[Deaththekat]

MY SHIP, ITS SAILING


hallelujah

[Warrl]

speaking of group B... have they even done much at this point?

1. They ran from the wolf-keidran army
2. They ran from the templar army
3. They dealt with the reveal of Raine as being an untrained mage and shapeshifter
4. They dealt with an attacking assassin, and took him captive
5. They have crossed a good chunk of the human realm

But basically, while group A has dealt with all sorts of interpersonal issues AND external issues - and acted at some length to resolve all of them - Group B has had relatively few external issues and resolved most by running away, leaving only interpersonal issues. And the fact that Group A has for a while been nine people, while Group B is only seven... including the squirrel... means there are also many fewer possible interpersonal issues to choose from in Group B. (Also, the jewelry Zen is wearing has had much more impact on Group A than on Group B.)

[GaySailors]

I'm more focused on something this page reminded me of.

Have we seen Scythe with his ponytail let down?

...I really want to now...

[Cyon]

speaking of group B... have they even done much at this point?

1. They ran from the wolf-keidran army
2. They ran from the templar army
3. They dealt with the reveal of Raine as being an untrained mage and shapeshifter
4. They dealt with an attacking assassin, and took him captive
5. They have crossed a good chunk of the human realm

But basically, while group A has dealt with all sorts of interpersonal issues AND external issues - and acted at some length to resolve all of them - Group B has had relatively few external issues and resolved most by running away, leaving only interpersonal issues. And the fact that Group A has for a while been nine people, while Group B is only seven... including the squirrel... means there are also many fewer possible interpersonal issues to choose from in Group B. (Also, the jewelry Zen is wearing has had much more impact on Group A than on Group B.)

This is why I'm really excited for the next step in their journey: they'll be arriving somewhere meaningful with the possibility for a lot of interaction. For me, they've always been the side of the story with the most opportunity for development, and recently I've really enjoyed how their story has come along. Can't wait to see more.

As for this page: Nat's not the only one with a strong grasp, it must be a common trait amongst Keidran
Team B's got a thing for awkward situations... brings good fun into the story

[Darekun]

I ship it!

Something just occurred to me… If Raine slept really well, i.e. calmly, then I might expect her to go human-form in her sleep. Now, imagine an alt-universe version of this strip, where Tom went with that, but only the first 5 panels are different :3

[Phaing]

Well, yes, Maren's compassion is a bit of a shock. Glad to see it, Trace must have seen something in her besides basic rebound-girl material, after all.
(maybe)

But to me, the really amazing thing is this; Raine cuddles?
Huh?
When did she pick that up?
She always came off as the untouched and untouchable isolated little one.

[CrRAR]

She always came off as the untouched and untouchable isolated little one.

She was isolated and is awkward because of it, but I think she is quite yearning for ADVENTURE! and connections with FRIENDS!!! (like she's only gotten to read about in her books)

She is also clearly guilty of clutching her stuffed bear here. Which undeniably was heart-achingly snuggled later during sleep time. How's that for an OBJECTION!

Have we seen Scythe with his ponytail let down?

...I really want to now...

Mike's let his down (as a girl)

Alas, we can only dream. >.>

[GaySailors]

She always came off as the untouched and untouchable isolated little one.

She was isolated and is awkward because of it, but I think she is quite yearning for ADVENTURE! and connections with FRIENDS!!! (like she's only gotten to read about in her books)

She is also clearly guilty of clutching her stuffed bear here. Which undeniably was heart-achingly snuggled later during sleep time. How's that for an OBJECTION!

Have we seen Scythe with his ponytail let down?

...I really want to now...

Mike's let his down (as a girl)

Alas, we can only dream. >.>

I still love the first two links you sent, especially the first one. Zen with his little knife is so cute!
Maybe if you're not being stabbed by it, but still. I really, really, really want to see more Zen. He's probably one of my favorites here. Tom did an amazing job with the World's Best Assassins
I don't know what it is, but every time I look at Raine, I can't help but smile. Shes just so... optimistic? Happy? What would be a good word... cute!

[SpottedKitty]

Have we seen Scythe with his ponytail let down?

He can't do that — Mrs. Nibbly wouldn't have anything to... erm... nibble on.