Out In The Open

8 and replace, my Ass

Joshua Roberts

Booty!

Dancing on the Edge of Sanity

"I'm gonna be dumb and weird and fuck up a lot." My perminate disclaimer in relationships. Too damn relatable..

I'll be over here grinning like an idiot

Cole Blackblood

Love how vulnerable they both look.

Erin Hartshorn

Fangus?

Matt Grayson

As I was perusing the archive I came across good evidence that Faybles is already much better off than Faye and Angus. <a href="http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2082" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2082</a>

I love this all so much.

Okay, I actually NEED that one

R L

DROID 06 SQUEEEEE CAUSE WIDESPREAD PROPERTY DAMAGE

Matt Grayson

How *would* a gregorian squee sound though?

R L

*fist bump* The other day my iPhone home screen became this. <a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeNuI0mXcAEgKgJ.jpg:large" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeNuI0mXcAEgKgJ.jpg:large</a>

Ol' Firebones

I'm using that line from now on.

Alex Thompson

*gregorian chant* SQUEEEEEE...

Nicolas Dao-Phan

If anyone is wondering how much of a squee-boy I've become over Faybles, here is the face of my Apple Watch: <a href="https://flic.kr/p/27qq7YB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://flic.kr/p/27qq7YB</a> Every time I need a quick shot of Faybles goodness, it's right there on my wrist. #AnyTimeIsFayblesTime

Populuxe

In my headcanon they will never not do it.

Ol' Firebones

Are they going to do that nose-touch thing a lot? I'm asking, because if I need to buy SQUEEE in bulk, it would help to be able to plan ahead.

Bagge

...and the way she lampshades it and plays with people's expectations is *adorable*.

Ol' Firebones

Also note Pintsize's freakishly prescient reply.

Ol' Firebones

Ah, found it. Here's why I think Angus will be OK with this development. "I'm just saying, if you gotta break up with me, at least leave me for a girl." <a href="http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2262" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2262</a>

Ol' Firebones

To Quote Caddicarus, WIDE LOAD REVERSING WIDE LOAD REVERSING!!!!!!!

Joshua Roberts

This kinda feels like the Faye version of the conversation between Marten and Claire. <a href="http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2808" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2808</a> with hints of Tai and Dora <a href="http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2246" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://questionablecontent.net/view.php?comic=2246</a>

You should always replace your squee filter every 500 strips or one year of reading, whichever comes first.

Populuxe

This is a significant turning point in the story. It ranks up there with Marty and Dora becoming a couple, or Dora firing Faye.

Populuxe

FUCKING SAAAAAMMMMEEEE

Joshua Roberts

Can I just say THE FACE HOLD! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THE FACE HOLD! *melts again*

Ol' Firebones

Whelp. Gonna be staring at this and grinning all day. Thanks Jeph.

Ol' Firebones

Way better than any plot found in “Detroit: Being Human.”

Miyaa

I need to get my squee filter replaced.

Ol' Firebones

I think we all know what you mean, Bubs... and I think that feeling is mutual...

Matt

This feels like a beginning of something new and beautiful. Previous strip felt like a perfect ending for an arc, and this one is not about "how we got here", but "where to now?". All that happened before this strip feels now like a deep, interesting and beautiful story, but here it is over, and now something new has begun, something real and... alive.

Evgeniy Semyonov

I must just reiterate JEPH I LOVE YOU 😍😍😍😍

Denise Webber

True. Honestly, the only thing I think will get them through those rough patches is just how much they obviously care. When the other one is hurt, they're obviously distraught. My only advice to you girls; Don't let that spark die. Keep it burning hot.

Joshua Roberts

I hope you do - will keep the fire department on standby!

Thomas Boys

I really love how Jeph uses 'Data-speak' for Bubbles - never use colloquialisms and never use one word when you can use five. It makes her funny but it also makes her identity as a Synthetic that much more authentic and believable.

Ben Russell-Gough

I don't think her scar goes up that high? I could totes be mistaken tho!

Airyu

the Faye'scar on the 2nd image have disapear. It's probably a mistake, but I love the symbolisme of that. Ok, no mistake. juste an happy accident.

Sarah Buisson

I was trying to figure out where that link went,but it didn't work.

Like the Trojan War.

Philip D Jones

Bubbles and Faye done DOCKED!

Dang bubs you crass animal

Stoodmuffin

I WOULD CAUSE WIDESPREAD PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THAT BOOTY. I'm USING THAT.

Stoodmuffin

Wait until they run into those robophobic teens again and they try to 'beat the queer' out of Faye. That's when we're going to be reminded of just what they built Bubbles to do.

Ben Russell-Gough

i never want this scene to end

runrin

I'm pretty sure it's going to come down to whether Claire sets off all the neighbourhood dogs or if Hannelore has every wolf east of the Urals vectoring in on her.

Ben Russell-Gough

These two are very, very sweet together, aren't they? Still, at least they're going into this without blinkers or rose-coloured lenses. Faye is a seriously messed-up kid and can't be honestly expected to make rational or even right decisions under pressure. Bubbles is equally messed up and, frankly, probably is making up 'social interaction' as she goes along. So, yeah, there are going to be some serious head-on crashes along the way.

Ben Russell-Gough

Agreed. :D

EnterTheHero

Going to war for that booty.

Drakoo Dreamer

Jeph is shipping so much he's going to start charging port fees

MikeT

I will just sit here and smile for the next hour or so. XD

Virgel Dragalion

The final panel... Bubbles comment about Faye's booty. Jephs asking us to warn the fire department... That's IT! My new independent band name: FIRE BOOTY!

This question must be asked. Which of their acquaintances and friends as of yet unnamed will let out the loudest SQUEEE? Momo? May? Steve? Cosette? Tortura? Marigold? Clinton? Roko? Melon? Melon's collie, Baby? Or some unknown?

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees

Every time I think I have a definite favorite Faybles panel, Jeph comes along with a new one or two or four and screws that all up again. Please continue because this is an awesome problem to have.

Celine Chamberlin

sqqqqquuuuueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

Scott Hilton

and they both owe a big box of cake mix to Pintsize.

Unanimous D

Those first two panels really resonate with me, and give me a lot of hope.

Unanimous D

NOTHING they say make me less concerned for the safety of the bed

Bagge

Will we finally get Bubbles' back-story? Will Spookybot intervene to Draw the Line? Will Faye also get armor, so they can go bad-assing together? Will the bed frame finally break?

BobC

I can see it now, in the Upcoming Adventures in QC-Land: The Obligatory Exchange of Histories, with an Emphasis on Traumas and Prior Loves.

BobC

... my God... the QCverse will gain FTL travel from that...

Edward Clayton Andrews

Oh Dear God, I just realized something. Yes, the squees from all their friends will be deafening, but there's something we've all forgotten. HANNELORE DOESN'T KNOW YET. Hannelore, the biggest shipper of the group, is going to come back, with actual confidence and find out that Faye, one of her longest friends, and Bubbles her friend and "Favorite Customer" are together. That Squee will shatter the fabric of Reality.

Joshua Roberts

As a mission statement, "I'm going to be dumb and weird and fuck up a lot" is pretty good. It makes it easy to exceed expectations.

I think the line she used on the helicopter was: "This is the last time you hover over ME while I am sunbathing!"

I guess I'm the only one who still misses Angus. I wonder how he and/or Sven will react to the news. (I also liked Sven back when he existed. That isn't a reproach to Jeph, who can take the story in whatever direction is in his plans, I'm just saying.)

Carl Fink

Sometimes I have cogent commentary, but lately seems like all I’ve got is EEEEEEEEE

SSSQQQUUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! (Why mess with a classic?)

Someday I'm going to meet THE GIRL and I'm so using that booty line. Thank you.

Loving this so much! But is think kind of relationship not really rare in the QCverse? I don't want to see faybles hurt!

Andrew Tate

If you liked it, you shoulda leveled a city block around it.

William Cole

This is possibly the best QC I have read! I was so proud of Faye being open and sweet, then they kissed and then the punchline just came out of nowhere! I laughed out loud for a good minute! I think Bubbles' line has taken over as my favorite, which was previously Faye's "This rules ass!" Faybles was an amazing ride, well crafted and perfectly executed!

Grace Kieser

Good news: Tai and Claire will not be disappointed and bitchy for days.

Populuxe

This is where the story is going to get really interesting for me. Yes, the drama of them admitting and acting on their feelings has been amazing. But now, the building of their relationships with all the ups and downs and trials and tribulations is going to be so much fun to watch. I also look forward to how this is going to change the dynamics of the relationships they already have with their friends, and how those people are going to change and adapt to this new dynamic.

Populuxe

I don't think they will need to "tell" anyone.

I need to think up something other than "SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEE" to say in the comments here.. But it's all that comes to mind when reading this!

Julienne Ignace

Also, Faye owes Tai a fruit basket, and Bubbles owes Martin the same.

There will come the sequence where they tell their friends. We'll know what happens because half the population of the town will die from SQUUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Aaaaaahhhhhh so many feels

Jackie Meyer

To quote the all powerful Lrrr, ruler of the planet Omicron Persei 8: “Uh, you'll wanna retreat to a safe, 500-metre radius!”

Andrew

It just keeps getting better :3

Tim Eldred

Bubs, is that the same line you used on the helicopter?

Andrew

Totally worth it though, right? :)

Andrew

Welp I’m dead, the cuteness killed me, on my grave they will carve: “SQUEE”ed himself to death. Thank you all for the good run I had.....

Lord Crusade

Claire and Tai's heads are gonna explode.

I know the stars you speak of.

Populuxe

Friend: What happened to you? You're just a pile of goo. Me: Yeah. Faybles. Gonna be this way for a while. Friend: [slowly puddles into goo] I completely understand.

Populuxe

I can think of a couple girls for whom Bubbles’ last line would be quite appropriate. Sadly, I have <b>absolutely</b> no chance with any of them.

awgiedawgie

“I would acquire all necessary drilling permits required to legally ‘tap dat ass.’”

Cave

I currently exist in a state of pure SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

Olivia Irene

(I want to see Bubbles cause widespread property damage)

Origamigryphon

Suck it kale you bush league super food.

YES!

THIS! IS! THAT! GOOD! SHIT!

Tom Grundy

YESSSS. omigawd what if they both walk out with crotchstars a la Girls with slingshots. i don't know how to link on mobile.

*breathes deeply* AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Joshua Roberts

Aww, they’re such a cute couple

Operation Brownie Pockets is a free game you play in real life

❤️❤️❤️

Will Weaver