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In love

by David M Willis on October 18, 2014 at 12:01 am
  • 01 - When Somebody Loved Me
└ Tags: dorothy, jennifer, joyce, walky

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  1. Jen Aside
    Jen Aside
    October 18, 2014 at 12:01 am | #

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv-34w8kGPM

    • Stephen Bierce
      Stephen Bierce
      October 18, 2014 at 12:02 am | #

      Are you after my job? :\

      • Stephen Bierce
        Stephen Bierce
        October 18, 2014 at 12:04 am | #

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o__PaO-YYeQ

        • Shade
          Shade
          October 18, 2014 at 12:07 am | #

          My mind went straight to this.

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLvK5nKbo6w

          • L33tmaster
            L33tmaster
            October 18, 2014 at 12:37 am | #

            i thought we covered this last comic

          • StClair
            StClair
            October 20, 2014 at 4:22 am | #

            Same here.

    • Nonagon
      Nonagon
      October 18, 2014 at 12:05 am | #

      Let’s see… Given the current pattern, who will some wacky misunderstanding lead the group to erroneously believe Billie is in love with?
      I’m gonna go with Daisy. I miss Daisy.

      • Nonagon
        Nonagon
        October 18, 2014 at 12:08 am | #

        Dangit, wrong thread. What I meant to say is:
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_bEWXs_FX4

        • Nonagon
          Nonagon
          October 18, 2014 at 12:09 am | #

          DOUBLE DANGIT
          SHAAADE

          • Shade
            Shade
            October 18, 2014 at 12:12 am | #

            Seems I got you by about a minute too, close one.

      • airyu
        airyu
        October 18, 2014 at 2:39 pm | #

        Idk, the fact that the chapter title has “loved” past tense makes it sound like a lot worse than that… dun dun dunnnnnn

      • Baggy
        Baggy
        October 18, 2014 at 6:36 pm | #

        Sorry but My mind went straight to “madness- it must be love”

    • LeslieBean4Shizzle
      LeslieBean4Shizzle
      October 18, 2014 at 12:21 am | #

      **slow clap**

    • Boomer Gonzales
      Boomer Gonzales
      October 18, 2014 at 5:01 am | #

      You all got them wrong feels. It’s THIS one!

      http://youtu.be/90vwIDvAs_A

    • Kugai
      Kugai
      October 18, 2014 at 6:00 pm | #

      If you’re gonna post a song, go with the original classic.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_cVCtw7iLA

    • QuantumPolagnus
      QuantumPolagnus
      October 18, 2014 at 10:30 pm | #

      The Genitorturers’ version of this song is actually pretty good, if you’re into a harsher, more industrial sound.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVRD7DWihmA

  2. An Average Loser
    An Average Loser
    October 18, 2014 at 12:01 am | #

    Heartstrings sing. . .

    • MrSirk
      MrSirk
      October 18, 2014 at 12:02 am | #

      Just gimme some kind of sign girl. To show me that you’re mine girl.

    • Ivan
      Ivan
      October 18, 2014 at 11:44 am | #

      Joyce knows so much, for someone who knows nothing at all. Subconscious or not, it is SO very annoying, coming from a character that never even saw her brother’s dong by accident as a kid.

  3. Doctor_Who
    Doctor_Who
    October 18, 2014 at 12:01 am | #

    Too many cute expressions in this one.

    • LeslieBean4Shizzle
      LeslieBean4Shizzle
      October 18, 2014 at 12:21 am | #

      So cute… so… so very cute….

      • Yet_One_More_Idiot
        Yet_One_More_Idiot
        October 18, 2014 at 7:32 am | #

        Joyce: Billie and Ruthless,
        Sittin’ in a tree,
        K-I-S-S-I-N-G…
        Billie: Stoppit! *giggleblushes*

  4. Cephalo the Pod
    Cephalo the Pod
    October 18, 2014 at 12:02 am | #

    Okay now this is adorable.

    • a person
      a person
      October 18, 2014 at 3:26 am | #

      Seconded. I actually went “aww..”

  5. Mr. Random
    Mr. Random
    October 18, 2014 at 12:02 am | #

    Let’s see how this all crashes and burns.

    • Tunaro
      Tunaro
      October 18, 2014 at 12:03 am | #

      I’ve got the slide whistle at the ready for when it starts to drop.

      • Doctor_Who
        Doctor_Who
        October 18, 2014 at 12:06 am | #

        Trombone at the ready for “Wah, Wah, Wahhhhh”.

        • Disloyal Subject
          Disloyal Subject
          October 18, 2014 at 12:43 am | #

          Cymbals standing by.

          • TwentyThree
            TwentyThree
            October 18, 2014 at 12:49 am | #

            Cowbell reporting in.

            • Foxhack
              Foxhack
              October 18, 2014 at 1:00 am | #

              The Price is Right Failed soundboard here!

              • Mass Confusion
                Mass Confusion
                October 18, 2014 at 1:30 am | #

                Various Game Over screens on standby

                • Kryss LaBryn
                  Kryss LaBryn
                  October 18, 2014 at 1:46 am | #

                  Gotcher fresh hot “Game over, man! Game over!” at the ready.

                • No
                  No
                  October 18, 2014 at 2:36 am | #

                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdbYsoEasio sounds about right

                • Carnex Zeta
                  Carnex Zeta
                  October 18, 2014 at 10:48 am | #

                  Mortal Kombat’s fatality announcer signing in

                • neeks
                  neeks
                  October 18, 2014 at 10:23 pm | #

                  Duck hunt dog reporting for duty

  6. ShaggyDonahugh
    ShaggyDonahugh
    October 18, 2014 at 12:02 am | #

    Willis, I don’t care how it happens, but I want a second panel billie. Like literally want a plushie or something because that is just to frickin cute.

    • Jacknoir
      Jacknoir
      October 18, 2014 at 5:06 am | #

      Life sized and anatomically correct I assume.

      • Evan Dark
        Evan Dark
        October 18, 2014 at 6:07 am | #

        No, for that we’d want a Sal. Billie should be a plushie, or a hugpillow.

        • Jacknoir
          Jacknoir
          October 18, 2014 at 11:40 pm | #

          eh why not both? have a whole line of anatomically correct life sized plushies based on DoA characters?

    • Deanatay
      Deanatay
      October 18, 2014 at 8:15 am | #

      Panel 2 is Billie trying to force her usual “Everyone is dumb except me” cynical bongo face on over this goofy smile that seems to have taken up residence on her face. Why… won’t… it… fit…. dammit…

      And stop giggling! Do you know how hard it is to scoff at someone when you’re giggling??

  7. Tunaro
    Tunaro
    October 18, 2014 at 12:02 am | #

    I am an awful person for not doubting a single bit that this is gonna go straight to Hell in like, a month, tops.

    • David Herbert
      David Herbert
      October 18, 2014 at 12:04 am | #

      You’re not, you’re just observant.

    • timemonkey
      timemonkey
      October 18, 2014 at 12:21 am | #

      Well, Billie finally had people clued in that she was in desperate need of love, support and help, and now that’s all gone and she’ll be depending on the suicidal, self-destructing alcoholic Ruth for support. This is kinda terrible wrapped up in shiny foil packaging.

    • Marc in MN
      Marc in MN
      October 18, 2014 at 1:02 am | #

      In my experience, whenever you think you’re finally out of that dark tunnel, you learn that there’s an even darker tunnel just around the bend. =P

      • Ancestral Hamster
        Ancestral Hamster
        October 18, 2014 at 2:52 am | #

        The expression I’ve heard and read is, “That’s not the light at the end of the tunnel, it’s the train!”

        • Cybersnark
          Cybersnark
          October 18, 2014 at 9:58 am | #

          Or Hellfire.

        • xKiv
          xKiv
          October 18, 2014 at 11:19 am | #

          That’s the light at the *start* of the tunnel. You are going the wrong way.

    • Arkadi
      Arkadi
      October 18, 2014 at 3:49 am | #

      How does being familiar with the comic and its author make one “an awful person”?

      • Arkadi
        Arkadi
        October 18, 2014 at 3:49 am | #

        Then again, he’s done this to us so many times and we keep coming back for more, so yeah 🙁

    • Ivan
      Ivan
      October 18, 2014 at 11:42 am | #

      >>> I am an awful person for not doubting a single bit

      No need to be specific. Just stop at ‘person’ !

  8. Mickey
    Mickey
    October 18, 2014 at 12:02 am | #

    Billie’s so cute here.

  9. Emperor Kiva
    Emperor Kiva
    October 18, 2014 at 12:02 am | #

    3rd panel has the cool Joyce

    • Tunaro
      Tunaro
      October 18, 2014 at 12:05 am | #

      That face? That is the sign that Jocye is gonna break inta Billie’s room super stealthy Ninja/Batman style to try ta figure out who Billie’s crushin’ on.

    • Jackson
      Jackson
      October 18, 2014 at 7:55 am | #

      Billie is in more than one love, her being in loves is total, and the loves are super-duper! Joyce knows how these things work.

  10. Reflex76
    Reflex76
    October 18, 2014 at 12:03 am | #

    This is gonna end sooo badly.

  11. Yotomoe
    Yotomoe
    October 18, 2014 at 12:03 am | #

    Walky’s pretty good at reading Billie. She’s just not depressed anymore.

    • MrSirk
      MrSirk
      October 18, 2014 at 12:04 am | #

      It was a really quick turnaround. Drunken sexy suicide pacts will do that.

      • Yotomoe
        Yotomoe
        October 18, 2014 at 12:05 am | #

        Sober Sexy Suicide pacts however,…much less of a noticable turnaround.

      • Pantheon the Mantheon
        Pantheon the Mantheon
        October 18, 2014 at 12:19 am | #

        ahem, it was a sexy LESBIAN suicide pact. GAWD, get ur facts straight.

        • Disloyal Subject
          Disloyal Subject
          October 18, 2014 at 12:45 am | #

          Drunken lesbians!
          That’s got to be in the top 5 kinds.

        • JessWitt
          JessWitt
          October 18, 2014 at 1:16 am | #

          Straight? But you said they were lesbians!

          • Kryss LaBryn
            Kryss LaBryn
            October 18, 2014 at 1:48 am | #

            “Gayly forth,” then, as a gay friend would say every time I asked if I was supposed to turn at the lights or go straight.

            “We don’t go straight! We’re on Davie Street. We go gayly forth!“

          • Kerry
            Kerry
            October 18, 2014 at 2:41 am | #

            I mean, technically they’re bisexuals

            • Hoodiecrow
              Hoodiecrow
              October 18, 2014 at 3:09 am | #

              Isn’t “biii” the correct plural?

              • tinfoil theory
                tinfoil theory
                October 18, 2014 at 5:53 am | #

                Why whould a Greek prefix have a Latin plural?

                • Tenn
                  Tenn
                  October 18, 2014 at 5:58 am | #

                  Mmm… leek gratin. *slobber*

  12. Benjy
    Benjy
    October 18, 2014 at 12:04 am | #

    Hrm. On the one hand, happy Billie is totes adorbz. On the other hand, this relationship is extremely unhealthy.

    • Benjy
      Benjy
      October 18, 2014 at 12:11 am | #

      Dammit, for some reason my mind/fingers forgot to add “so I feel happy for Billie but I feel guilty for feeling happy” between “unhealthy” and “.”

  13. Plasma Mongoose
    Plasma Mongoose
    October 18, 2014 at 12:04 am | #

    I wonder who will make a grav out of panel two Billie?

    • Blue Dragon
      Blue Dragon
      October 18, 2014 at 12:08 am | #

      I was wondering the same thing. Also, Joyce of panel three.

    • Kerry
      Kerry
      October 18, 2014 at 12:15 am | #

      kerry will!

      • Plasma Mongoose
        Plasma Mongoose
        October 18, 2014 at 2:48 am | #

        Good on ya! ^_^

      • Hoax
        Hoax
        October 18, 2014 at 1:59 pm | #

        D’aww.

    • Yotomoe
      Yotomoe
      October 18, 2014 at 12:16 am | #

      I thought that was your forte, plas.

      • Plasma Mongoose
        Plasma Mongoose
        October 18, 2014 at 12:24 am | #

        Normally yeah but until I get a new picture editor for this new computer I got today, I won’t be able to do anything like that.

        • thebombzen
          thebombzen
          October 18, 2014 at 12:29 am | #

          I prefer Susan. But maybe.

        • Kelly
          Kelly
          October 18, 2014 at 12:41 am | #

          New computer? Nice!

          • Plasma Mongoose
            Plasma Mongoose
            October 18, 2014 at 1:06 am | #

            Thanks, hopefully this computer with Windows 8.1 isn’t as prone to BSOD like my last computer was.

            • tinfoil theory
              tinfoil theory
              October 18, 2014 at 5:54 am | #

              Famous last words…

              • Plasma Mongoose
                Plasma Mongoose
                October 18, 2014 at 8:44 am | #

                Don’t jinx me!

            • gwalla
              gwalla
              October 19, 2014 at 2:01 am | #

              First order of business: install IrfanView

        • Disloyal Subject
          Disloyal Subject
          October 18, 2014 at 12:47 am | #

          I’ve been thoroughly entertained by your use of EGS sketchbook entries lately, for what it’s worth.
          Grats on the new box, use it well.

          • Plasma Mongoose
            Plasma Mongoose
            October 18, 2014 at 1:07 am | #

            I hope so too.

        • Rachel Roth
          Rachel Roth
          October 18, 2014 at 1:16 pm | #

          Grab paint.net (it’s free) in the mean time. I believe you can get it at getpaint.net, but I’d check google first. It’ll probably take longer than you’re used to, but it’ll do the job.

          • Plasma Mongoose
            Plasma Mongoose
            October 18, 2014 at 10:12 pm | #

            The only anti-virus software I have for now is Malwarebytes and the trial run of Norton, when my next pay comes in, I will buy some full computer protection.

  14. Khaner
    Khaner
    October 18, 2014 at 12:04 am | #

    Billie. You’re being adorable again.
    Continue

  15. caesaria82
    caesaria82
    October 18, 2014 at 12:04 am | #

    Billie is the cutest.

  16. Yotomoe
    Yotomoe
    October 18, 2014 at 12:04 am | #

    I’m wondering how dressed Sal is. Like she had a shirt on, but I’m sure that was opening the door precedure. We all know she likes to sleep in the buff.

    • Kryss LaBryn
      Kryss LaBryn
      October 18, 2014 at 1:50 am | #

      Underwear + gloves != “buff”. Topless, yes, though…

  17. winter
    winter
    October 18, 2014 at 12:05 am | #

    Lovesick and depressed are mutually exclusive? I’m surprised, usually Dorothy is more savvy than that.

    That smile tho, Billie. So cute!

    • Seerow
      Seerow
      October 18, 2014 at 2:15 am | #

      Yeah. Walky was worried, and for good reason. And now because of this he’s going to be convinced that he just read the situation all wrong. 🙁

    • dreadedseamonster
      dreadedseamonster
      October 18, 2014 at 8:07 am | #

      As smart as she is, Dorothy is still an 18 year old fresh out of high school. She doesn’t know everything. But yeah, you’re right, Billie is still depressed and messed up.

    • xKiv
      xKiv
      October 18, 2014 at 11:24 am | #

      Occam’s razor. One reason is simpler explanation than two reasons.

  18. Kernanator
    Kernanator
    October 18, 2014 at 12:07 am | #

    Gaaaaaaah, Billie, you are not allowed to be this cute!

  19. newllend
    newllend
    October 18, 2014 at 12:08 am | #

    Enjoy your paradise while it last, there’s a storm coming.

    • Deathhead
      Deathhead
      October 18, 2014 at 12:18 am | #

      Hurricane Mary?

    • Pantheon the Mantheon
      Pantheon the Mantheon
      October 18, 2014 at 12:24 am | #

      It is the 27th panel of summer…But a storm is brewing. Winter is coming.

  20. Maveric1984
    Maveric1984
    October 18, 2014 at 12:16 am | #

    Of all the Charlie Brown smiles in the world, that one is the Charlie Browniest.

    • Yotomoe
      Yotomoe
      October 18, 2014 at 12:17 am | #

      I think Charlie Brown smiles more like Charlie Brown.

      • Maveric1984
        Maveric1984
        October 18, 2014 at 12:37 am | #

        Panel 2 is totally a Charlie Brown smile

        see?

        • Yotomoe
          Yotomoe
          October 18, 2014 at 12:49 am | #

          I know. I was jokin’

    • StClair
      StClair
      October 20, 2014 at 4:26 am | #

      Well, she is seeing a (not so) little red-haired girl…

  21. Malchus
    Malchus
    October 18, 2014 at 12:16 am | #

    Billie is feeling happiness. Thus, Willis will crush it.

  22. Idon'tcarenomore
    Idon'tcarenomore
    October 18, 2014 at 12:19 am | #

    Billie is yup…adorable here.
    Hope the Hell it lasts…but know better.

    Throw a net on Joyce before she screws it up.

  23. Itama
    Itama
    October 18, 2014 at 12:21 am | #

    oh gods, please let mary get hit by a truck!

    • Yotsuyasan
      Yotsuyasan
      October 18, 2014 at 1:32 am | #

      Yes, it will restore balance to the Willis Multiverse, and yet allow Ruth to live! I like this plan!

      • Jen Aside
        Jen Aside
        October 18, 2014 at 4:05 am | #

        “Just this once, Ruth! Everybody loves!”

        • Dakhran
          Dakhran
          October 18, 2014 at 9:51 am | #

          Excellent Doctor Who reference!

        • StClair
          StClair
          October 20, 2014 at 4:27 am | #

          Seconded.

  24. Mass Confusion
    Mass Confusion
    October 18, 2014 at 12:32 am | #

    It’s so cuuuuuuuute!

  25. Emoroffle
    Emoroffle
    October 18, 2014 at 12:35 am | #

    That is adorable!

  26. Laser Jesus
    Laser Jesus
    October 18, 2014 at 12:42 am | #

    That alt text is going to make zero sense once that banner is gone.

    • Maveric1984
      Maveric1984
      October 18, 2014 at 12:43 am | #

      Well, Sal is still in the room after all, up in her bed.

    • pyrophobia
      pyrophobia
      October 18, 2014 at 12:48 am | #

      Or Sal and Billie are roomies, and Sal *was* sleeping in her top-bunk.

      • TheZachariah
        TheZachariah
        October 18, 2014 at 1:09 am | #

        Sal: Turns out she’s still Billie’s roommate. And still in the room. Sleeping. Like she was back in this strip.

  27. XMinusOne
    XMinusOne
    October 18, 2014 at 1:15 am | #

    “I’m not in love,
    and don’t forget it,
    it’s just a silly phase
    I’m going through …”

  28. Dr. Zeus
    Dr. Zeus
    October 18, 2014 at 1:17 am | #

    I feel sorry for Walky here.

  29. Rutee
    Rutee
    October 18, 2014 at 1:32 am | #

    My god, Billy is so fucking adorable. Love the idea that Schooly McCool can tell too.

  30. Xyxoz
    Xyxoz
    October 18, 2014 at 1:33 am | #

    Billie smiling for more than one panel at a time? That’s dangerous.

  31. OsoPescado
    OsoPescado
    October 18, 2014 at 1:50 am | #

    I like this lovesick Billie <3

  32. Lonas
    Lonas
    October 18, 2014 at 2:16 am | #

    Someone is GOING TO DIE! That or the drama tag somehow got fixed.

  33. Lanval
    Lanval
    October 18, 2014 at 2:39 am | #

    Holy shit, Joyce has like the most punchable expression in panel three.

    It’ll be fun when the revelation as to just who it is Billy is crushing on sinks in.

  34. Bleeters
    Bleeters
    October 18, 2014 at 2:57 am | #

    D’awww.

    But also, everyone has seemingly accepted that Billie’s behaviour is just the result of being lovesick and that nothing is actually wrong. Probably not a good thing.

  35. Hoodiecrow
    Hoodiecrow
    October 18, 2014 at 3:12 am | #

    Come what may, Billie… Happiness doesn’t actually last, but it’s good to have known it.

  36. Coco
    Coco
    October 18, 2014 at 3:35 am | #

    And then comes a car crash… For no reason at all.

  37. Arkadi
    Arkadi
    October 18, 2014 at 3:52 am | #

    Curse you, Willis! This is gonna make it so much harder when it all comes down in flames. Curse you with the force of a thousand black holes!

  38. Willoughby Chase
    Willoughby Chase
    October 18, 2014 at 4:26 am | #

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxKtN7m60SA

  39. Marvelman
    Marvelman
    October 18, 2014 at 4:40 am | #

    If you think this has a happy ending, you haven’t been paying attention.

    • Charles
      Charles
      October 18, 2014 at 10:03 am | #

      Let us have our Moment.

  40. James Rye
    James Rye
    October 18, 2014 at 5:56 am | #

    I’m pretty sure she is still depressed, lovesick or not. The whole comment about never leacing Ruth’s room and to not care anymore about anything else doesn’t sound too good to me. And I think Ruth noticed that as well. I have the feeling that she will be the one that gets them both into therapy and Billie will then feel betrayed by her love.

    OrI’m wrong and they get to be ok and everything is fine.

  41. Tenn
    Tenn
    October 18, 2014 at 6:00 am | #

    “It’s not true, it’s bullshit, I did not bang her, I did naaaht! Oh hi Sal.”

  42. liahansen
    liahansen
    October 18, 2014 at 6:05 am | #

    fshaaaaaah cute

  43. Tufto
    Tufto
    October 18, 2014 at 6:20 am | #

    Stop building things up just to crush our souls, Willis!

  44. Deanatay
    Deanatay
    October 18, 2014 at 8:05 am | #

    “When Somebody Loved Me”.

    Someone needs to remind the Happy Shippers.

    • JWLM
      JWLM
      October 18, 2014 at 1:45 pm | #

      Oh, don’t worry. We’re being very generically non-religious right now — practicing non-attachment, living in the moment, letting go, and letting God.

    • Jen Aside
      Jen Aside
      October 18, 2014 at 5:43 pm | #

      Willis will pull a Double Shyamalan and IT WILL ALL BE HAPPY

      (until the next chapter)

  45. motorfirebox
    motorfirebox
    October 18, 2014 at 10:05 am | #

    Y’know what? I know that the drama tag got pulled at least as early as day 1 in this comic, so this lovey-dovey stuff is going to turn into tears eventually, but I ain’t even care. It’s sweet right now.

    • timemonkey
      timemonkey
      October 18, 2014 at 11:09 am | #

      There was no drama tag to begin with.

  46. Tom Speelman
    Tom Speelman
    October 18, 2014 at 12:38 pm | #

    Oh my gosh, Billie is so adorable the inevitable pain will hurt even more. Also, 2nd time I’ve noticed a Peanuts visual reference in this strip (panel 2).

  47. clodia
    clodia
    October 18, 2014 at 1:38 pm | #

    Poor Walky. I really hope he gets confirmation that he was correct to worry, as that’s really been the first time he’s been so concerned about someone on screen (and implied offscreen as well). He needs to know that his instincts were correct.

  48. Neonix
    Neonix
    October 18, 2014 at 4:43 pm | #

    Wait until Joyce learns who Billie is in love with.

    “Is everyone in this college gay!?”

    • Jen Aside
      Jen Aside
      October 18, 2014 at 5:37 pm | #

      some are bi, tho

    • oldFart
      oldFart
      October 18, 2014 at 6:17 pm | #

      There’s always Joe. He’s about as straight as they come.

  49. Bagge
    Bagge
    October 18, 2014 at 6:05 pm | #

    On one hand, they are wrong to dismiss Billie’s problems as just lovesickness. On the other hand, she here clearly sees that she has friends that look out for her, which I imagine might be a HUGE part of the problem.

  50. Derek
    Derek
    October 18, 2014 at 6:11 pm | #

    Hey Willis I doubt you will even see this, but I just wanna say you are one of my favorite comic writers of all time, and my favorite web comic writer. Been reading your stuff for somewhere between six and eight years now. Just wanted to say I will certainly be a lifelong fan.

  51. Bagge
    Bagge
    October 18, 2014 at 9:15 pm | #

    You know, one reason for Joyce being so happy – except for her being an absolutely adorable romantic and happy to see that her friend is OK, that is – is that finally, FINALLY something happens that fit her frame of reference.

    Billie is moody – she is lovesick. Solution: Make sure she ends up with her lover and have a romance montage.

    Joyce understands the problem, she understands the solution. She is not the odd one out who has to be ignorant and wonder if she is offending someone or make an effort not to be offended herself. For once, things are SIMPLE. (Well, until she learns a few things more about Billie’s situation, but right now)

  52. Henry
    Henry
    October 21, 2014 at 2:34 pm | #

    Even if Ruth and Billie’s relationship is more than a little worrying in its dynamics, it’s nice to finally see Billie genuinely happy. College life has pretty much otherwise been shitting on her for most of the comic, even if a fair amount of that was at least partially self-inflicted. It’s a nice change.

  53. nothri
    nothri
    November 11, 2014 at 2:47 am | #

    Everything I’d hoped the relationship would be and more!

  54. Onion
    Onion
    May 10, 2016 at 8:06 pm | #

    I wonder how Joyce will react if and when she ever finds out the nature of Jennifer’s love.
    HMMMMM…..

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