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Cross Purposes

it would be terrible if that were to happen

Cross Purposes

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But not in the panel, that's the critical thing. :)

Summer Sudbrink

The compliments, at least, are left-handed.

Clifton Royston

I wish I could remember where I'd seen it, but I read a full analysis of the banter in that Princess Bride scene by a knowledgeable HEMA scholar who explained how it's all correct references to actual traditional dueling/fencing teachers and schools. What's more, they're all accurate and meaningful in the context of what's going on in the duel. The only one I remember is that Bonetti was a popular Italian fencing instructor in England who's known to have taught a kind of shuffling footwork for defense - which actually would be appropriate for retreating over rocky terrain where you'd have to be wary of tripping over something behind you.

Clifton Royston

Bubbles is probably being climbed (clumb?) at this point.

Bill Silvia

Bubbles is already in the room...

enchantedsleeper

"a touch, a palpable touch"

alphanor

I think her mom would have been far less subtle

Jim Feldman

Hanners doesn't get enough credit for using her naivete like a dagger.

Russell Guldin

Further evidence that Hanners is Best Girl… -Evan exists in pajamas- but a new contender has arrived…

William Stark

Is this going to turn into a "Three's Company" episode where Hanners and Faye hug, and Bubbles walks in and completely misunderstand?

Summer Sudbrink

It does look like where the cash register would be and is the exact same color (compare to #5028). I think the background is a standard asset, so likely the new art was dropped on top and it's just unfortunately placed to give the wrong impression. Scooching them over a little so the edge of the register is visible could maybe clear up the visual ambiguity.

Peter Jensen

Does “touché” count as butts disease?

Mad Marie

Eh, I don't actually think Hanners has a moral leg to stand on here, savage as her clapback may be.

Daniel Blom Paulsen

From wholesome to 😬 in .5 seconds xD I love Faye and Hanners

enchantedsleeper

She has developed a membrane wing, like a flying squirrel.

Mad Marie

She says, while passive-aggressively scolding Faye in what no experts whatsoever refer to as "Touchéception"

Ralf Paul

I suddenly need Jill Bearup to do an analysis video of that fight scene...

Leak

*worst of 'em.

Leak

Jeph, the gap between Faye's arm and body on the 3rd panel seems to have been flood filled as cream colour. It could be something like the cash register behind her, but it reads as a colouring mistake.

quarridors

I am now imagining intense staring across a dinner table while hearing sword clashes.

Daniel Rydberg

How is this coffee both odourless and tasteless??

Andrew

It seemed appropriate, given the rocky emotional terrain.

Shane Wegner

I imagine studying with her mom and the various people in those circles was at least as instructive on the finer points.

Shane Wegner

lol I love these two so much

Lee B.

Thuper growth! Eww!

Mad Marie

Just wait until each of them reveals that they are not left-handed!

Mad Marie

And the wide eyed innocent/astonished look in the next is excellent.

Am Queue

You are using Bonetti's defense against me, eh?

William Cole

NOW we see what genes Hannelore inherited from her mother. Ouch!

Yelling Bird

Thank goodness this is resolved. Now we can switch to Steve eating croissants for breakfast. (Quaso!)

Miyaa

That panel 3 pose and expression for Hannelore is super cute

Bagge

My exact thought.

Michael Chui

You know what this is for Hanners? Growth.

J.S.

From a rack to wracked, this arc is a rollercoaster

Simon Green

It's like swordfighting but the swords are under the table and neither will admit holding one.

Sleepy John

Jeph you write moments between characters better than any other media I've seen. Beautiful ✨️

DaddyUmbreon

I hear that in Morgan Freeman's voice.

Joseph Bonnar

Two experts fencing in the last two panels. Point to Hannelore, I think.

Joseph Bonnar

Hanners has learned well from the gang. She can passive aggressive with the best of them. 😈

Mark Nach

Narrator: “Meanwhile, in Tijuba-land…”

Andrew

Hanners hitting Faye with a "Reverse, Draw Four"

Bill Silvia


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