Comic For May 13, 2020: Memories Best Left Buried
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Comic For May 13, 2020: Memories Best Left Buried
This is how you know you've got a keeper, when she knows just how to keep you from losing himself in your bleakest moments
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Re: Comic For May 13, 2020: Memories Best Left Buried
Well, given how many of us expected Trace to go nuclear, this is a much more pleasant outcome.
I do wonder why Tom felt we needed a closeup of that four corner post bed's curtain, though...
I do wonder why Tom felt we needed a closeup of that four corner post bed's curtain, though...
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Re: Comic For May 13, 2020: Memories Best Left Buried
That literally could not have gone better, in any possible way. Trace remembered the single worst moment of his old life, and didn't flip hardly at all.
To answer your question, Tony, take a look at the other panel featuring that curtain, and the window. With the intensity of the emotions he just recovered, he was likely staving off a complete meltdown. It's not unrealistic to think of him emitting a crazy amount of raw power in his blind rage. Enough to crack a window, blow curtains around... You name it. But then, he calmed down, and so did the environment. Good way to show he was still in control without having to guess by dialogue.
Also, props to Flora for staying by his side and not hesitating for even a moment. Those two have grown into such a close couple...
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That outburst blew the sheet off the painting in the background. Wonder what it is.
To answer your question, Tony, take a look at the other panel featuring that curtain, and the window. With the intensity of the emotions he just recovered, he was likely staving off a complete meltdown. It's not unrealistic to think of him emitting a crazy amount of raw power in his blind rage. Enough to crack a window, blow curtains around... You name it. But then, he calmed down, and so did the environment. Good way to show he was still in control without having to guess by dialogue.
Also, props to Flora for staying by his side and not hesitating for even a moment. Those two have grown into such a close couple...
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That outburst blew the sheet off the painting in the background. Wonder what it is.
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I'm thinking that it's one of Saria's paintings of Rose.
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I bet thats a painting of rose judging by where the white is. Maybe unfinished?
Now we know why Trace went on a murder rampage. I dont condole his actions. even if its just fantasy. But thats one of the better reasons to have ?
Also. Hurray!! It didnt turn in to chapter 11 all over again!
Now we know why Trace went on a murder rampage. I dont condole his actions. even if its just fantasy. But thats one of the better reasons to have ?
Also. Hurray!! It didnt turn in to chapter 11 all over again!
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Ooooooooooof...Hardcore oof..."I think even he would rather not be here." That line just CUTS...
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Wow, surprise Wednesday page. Hope Tom's hands are doing alright.
In any case, I'm still predicting a Trace meltdown later in the chapter (possibly at the end as a cliffhanger), when something happens to harm Flora and/or put her in danger. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he didn't snap here, but that does leave the payoff to the setup that is this revelation somewhat lacking...plus, with all the pages recently reinforcing how much Trace and Flora actually care about each other, one can't help but wonder if it's just there to twist the knife in even further when something bad does happen.
I'm not sure if it's an obvious prediction or anything, but it honestly seems to me like all of the arrows are pointing towards it. I'm totally open to the possibility that I'm wrong, though.
In any case, I'm still predicting a Trace meltdown later in the chapter (possibly at the end as a cliffhanger), when something happens to harm Flora and/or put her in danger. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he didn't snap here, but that does leave the payoff to the setup that is this revelation somewhat lacking...plus, with all the pages recently reinforcing how much Trace and Flora actually care about each other, one can't help but wonder if it's just there to twist the knife in even further when something bad does happen.
I'm not sure if it's an obvious prediction or anything, but it honestly seems to me like all of the arrows are pointing towards it. I'm totally open to the possibility that I'm wrong, though.
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Re: Comic For May 13, 2020: Memories Best Left Buried
My best guess is that Tom was trying to show the room calming down with Trace. A couple panels earlier everything was flapping and cracking and going nuts. So I think he included it to show that Trace was under control.
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Not that far-fetched, actually. Though it did happen to Keith, back during the wolf attack... Of course, almost everything about that situation was different.
Having Flora end up injured or threatened in some way would be right in line for character development and story, but it's also exactly what happened on the island, so I'm not sure he'll do that route.
Honestly, I'm expecting an Evil-Trace-Maren-Saria curve ball as a resolution, and I honestly can't even begin to guess where it might lead.
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Personally....
I do not think that is New Trace anymore....
I do not think that is New Trace anymore....
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Re: Comic For May 13, 2020: Memories Best Left Buried
What makes you say that?Technic[Bot] wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 2:32 am Personally....
I do not think that is New Trace anymore....
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Yeah, between the curtain stopping and his dialog with Flora, it seems like Old Trace has taken "the back seat", as it were. What do you see, Technic?stlsf4003 wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 2:47 amWhat makes you say that?Technic[Bot] wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 2:32 am Personally....
I do not think that is New Trace anymore....
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So far only the dramatic closeup and the lack of pupils in a panel. I know it is not much and it is likely to not be the case. But it would make some sort of sense. After all Old Trace was a methodical villain. He enjoyed the occasional massacre or two but most of the times he stick to his plan. So maybe pretending to be good and nice0guy Trace might play into his schemes better than just killing Flora right now.stlsf4003 wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 2:47 amWhat makes you say that?Technic[Bot] wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 2:32 am Personally....
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I don't know. His last line just doesn't seem like something Old Trace would say. After all, it does make sense that even his old self wouldn't want to remember something so painful.Technic[Bot] wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 3:07 amSo far only the dramatic closeup and the lack of pupils in a panel. I know it is not much and it is likely to not be the case. But it would make some sort of sense. After all Old Trace was a methodical villain. He enjoyed the occasional massacre or two but most of the times he stick to his plan. So maybe pretending to be good and nice0guy Trace might play into his schemes better than just killing Flora right now.stlsf4003 wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 2:47 amWhat makes you say that?Technic[Bot] wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 2:32 am Personally....
I do not think that is New Trace anymore....