Keeping The Peace

to be fair, that is ALSO like a harem anime :)

David Howe

Unassuming Clinton looks up one day to discover he's in an open relationship, though this was never his intent. Brun, Roko, and Elliot all run around like the girls in a harem anime competing for his attention. This has gone on for several weeks before Clinton finally notices, because he's friggin' Clinton.

gatherer818

Iron Man 3 had a plot?

Gary Walker

Wasn't that the plot of Iron Man 3?

Grace Kieser

Augustilisk?

BobC

Basilustus

Andy Sleeper

Maybe she left that in her other uniform jacket.

Cleo Schmitz

Orrrrrr, you could talk all day and not say that.

So after now HMS Frubbles ship is steaming down the river, It's time to start the voyage of HMS Clinko (or is it HMS Roton). I don't think merging the surnames will work with Basilisk & Augustus....

Gerry

I guess you could say she fell for him...

Drew Teter

I'm so down for this polycule.

Jacob Bowen

@Michael I can relate to Brun somewhat (I’ve never killed anyone with a harpoon though) so I can see that.

Will Weaver

I suppose that Jeph could write a Naruto-like scenario with multiple potential SOs fighting behind the blissfully ignorant protagonist's back for his attention. Of course, it would be more fun for the protagonist to be fully aware and feel morally obliged to both referee and ensure none of them are hurt. Naturally, this nobility only makes things worse!

Ben Russell-Gough

Honestly speaking, Brun seems like the kind of person who isn't honestly interested in other people in a romantic or sexual way. And there isn't anything wrong with that, I could be wrong here through. Wouldn't be the first time, but that's just been my take on it.

Polyamory!...okay, probably not.

And the shippers’ heads exploded after hours of “But what about Brun? What about Elliot? What about—“

Will Weaver

Clinton Augustus presents "Women in Extremis"

Gary Walker

I think it’s just blushing

Mad Marie

Most likely explanation :D

Ah, he finally followed Faye's advice and is using a covering skin for the prosthesis.

Czarzhan

The easiest way to stop an AI race from trying to take over is to make them as stupidly self-destructive as you are!

Ben Russell-Gough

Good pickup.

Patrick Mac Manus

"As you can see, these streets are dangerous at night."

Dean Reilly

Clinton's hand appears to have grown back.

If it was Melon, checking for an explosive butt is entirely justified. So hereforth, safety first - if an AI falls down, check the booty first.

Andrew

Roko, I'm going to be plain here: You're not having any luck with the 'walking' thing. I'd say 'go home, you're drunk' but you're clearly not able to do that unassisted. So, why don't you ask Clydesdale... no... Clovington... no... Clarinet... no, whatever his name is for help? I'm sure that the probability of you waking up tomorrow morning with a clothed Clinton in a hug and no memory of tonight is almost... 1-in-1!

Ben Russell-Gough

Aite. I'm gonna go with clinko, faybles and pintsize and his toaster. THOSE ARE MY SHIPS

Saketh Kasibatla

goood. GOOOOOOOOD.

Dylan T

I think a gyro is misaligned and Clintons going to have to take her to see Faye and Bubbles for emergency repairs.

Rudolph Gerber

At least her face seems resilient to hitting the pavement.

Brent Catherman

He's a slow learner.

Bagge

At least she still has her dignity.

Bagge

Checking out the booty of the officer down

Kyle Major

That right there is what we call a second chance, Clinton. They do not happen often.

Andrew

This is absolutely adorable

Nicholas Lopez

I called the police on this post

Jeph Jacques

I see no reason to make these ships mutually exclusive! #alltheships

Grace Kieser

She keeps falling for the concrete because she needs a stable relationship and solid support.

Andrew Diseker

Jeph, this is BRILLIANT. Divide the shippers and conquer them piecemeal. Fables is now threatened by Clinko and (going on your last voted for Patreon special), Hanners will soon be dating Baby Tapir! (We'll call that one Hannetap!)

GET ON THE GROUND!

SIDEWALK, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT

And they don't have a clue

pretty sure he got it covered when Faye did the repair work

Matt

I can see whats happening

Cave

Wait -- Clinton has both hands flesh-colored now? Which one is supposed to be robotic?

Brad Knowles

Clinko is the best name.

Vachenzo

THEY'D BE SO CUTE TOGETHER

Brian Ellingboe

And now I'm shipping them

Grace Kieser

I'm now officially rooting for this Clinko pairing. After all, they have nowhere to go but up... mostly because Roko keeps ending up on the ground.

Celine Chamberlin

probably, considering he's not quite nerdy enough to have ghost white pale skin

Lord Crusade

I assume in the QC world, Lyfts already drive themselves.

Auros Harman

Aaand this is why a robot apocalypse will never happen in the QC universe, though they don't like citing it as the reason. xD ;)

Chris Hewson

Maybe he needs to help her get home? Call a Lyft or something?

Auros Harman

Did Clinton get a new skin-tone hand?