Damn you Stormcloaks. Skyrim was fine until you came along. Empire was nice and lazy. If they hadn’t been looking for you, I could’ve stolen that horse and be halfway to Hammerfell. You there. You and me – we shouldn’t be here. It’s these Stormcloaks the Empire wants.
Erin: That . . . that is not what you were supposed to be doing, Kendal. Seriously, I gave you VERY CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS. How could you POSSIBLY mess up SLEEPING?! IT’S NOT THAT HARD!
you say to me, as I sit in bed at 520 AM.
I’m not usually this bad, I think I slept too much this weekend. I’ll try to get a nap before class, but I’m not confident that I will.
Maybe he has, we don’t know how much time has passed between him getting back to camp and now; Erin and Alinua may have filled him in on some of the details in the meantime.
I hope not. While it may be tedious to go over the same conversations several times, i still feel like not seeing the characters reactions to the information because it was done off screen to be considerably worse.
Okay, so we’ve been through this before, but everyone who reads this comic is bound to an unspoken Iliad-style oath that if anyone steals Somebody’s TL:DRs, then everyone else has to take Somebody’s side against the thief until they return it. This may or may not involve 10+ years or war and strife, depending on the severity of the initial transgression.
I appreciate that we’ve created our own culture here. Character nicknames, the mum club, the usual commenters, now Somebody’s tldrs… it’s fun to see and participate in. It’s sort of a second meta layer of this comic, in a sense? … maybe English class is making me overthink things.
We understand the appeal of doing a TL;DR! There have been times where I’ve wanted to write one myself, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. But that territory is Somebody’s, and because they’re a part of our family, they must be protected and their purpose preserved. We’d appreciate it if your function in our Aurora family became something other than TL;DRs. Carve out your own space! (Or just hop around, some of us do that too.) This comment section has its own fantastic culture, and we’d love for you to be a part of it, just not with non-Somebody TL;DRs.
Honestly this is the friendliest comments section I’ve ever been in (much better than YouTube haha). I’m sure you can find your own place and carve out your own niche. TL;DR s are just one kind of post out of the millions you could make.
That’s a great idea – I’ll hijack top comment next time to start one, so more people can see it (because I don’t want to wake up at 4:00 on a Wednesday to get the first comment)
Eh; from what I’ve seen, the overall friendliness of YouTube comments tends to vary by channel and subject matter. This community, however, is very kind, shy, and awkward; the most supportive online community I’ve ever seen.
Existential Aurora Thought Of The Day (EATOD):
Does Kendal know what fun is? Has he ever felt happy, except for the day Alinua showed him around Windscrest? Does Kendal have a concept of joy? HAS THIS MAN NEVER FELT HAPPINESS IN HIS ENTIRE LIFE?!
Agreed. His response to the sound of Kendal’s head cracking against his stone tent is perfect. I wonder if he’ll consider a different building medium next time…or just a taller one.
Ouch! That brought back childhood memories of sleeping in a bunk bed too close to the ceiling.
It’s a good thing Kendal’s friends know how weird his very existence is; anyone else would write off his oncoming exposition as a dream.
I’m glad Red confirmed on the Aurora tumblr this isn’t going to spin into a miscommunication plot. For me miscommunication for comedy is fine, but miscommunication for drama needs to die in a hole.
Hey, you can still see his scar from the Collector’s knife in panel 3.
Erin: Omg that’s so cool I wonder can you explain the exact logistics and operation of that?
Alinua: What does she want?!
Falst: WHO ARE YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT?
Kendal: I spied on The Collector, and got lots of exposition!
Erin: Oooooh, how did you do it?!
Alinua: Great, now we know what she wants!
Falst: I feel like I’m missing something here, who are we talking about?
that first panel is FANTASTIC
Hell yeah!
*me in every camp bunk bed*
Yeah I can relate
Chef’s kiss
Quick! To the Kendalmobile!
xDDDDDDDDDDD
Hey, you. You’re finally awake.
You were trying to cross the border, right?
Walked right into that Imperial ambush, just like us – and the thief over there.
Walked right into that Imperial ambush, same as us, and that thief over there.
Damn you Stormcloaks. Skyrim was fine until you came along. Empire was nice and lazy. If they hadn’t been looking for you, I could’ve stolen that horse and be halfway to Hammerfell. You there. You and me – we shouldn’t be here. It’s these Stormcloaks the Empire wants.
We’re all brothers and sisters in binds now, thief.
OH MY GOSH- NO- THAT’S-
How did I not notice that Alinua’s eyes don’t have pupils before now?
I think only Falst has actual pupils, on others they are just hinted at
I just realized that erin is the only member without basically glowing eyes
also kendal does have a much brighter central eye circle sometimes when the he’s more attuned or whatever, like in panel 4
Probably a Vash side effect-
Erin: That . . . that is not what you were supposed to be doing, Kendal. Seriously, I gave you VERY CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS. How could you POSSIBLY mess up SLEEPING?! IT’S NOT THAT HARD!
you say to me, as I sit in bed at 520 AM.
I’m not usually this bad, I think I slept too much this weekend. I’ll try to get a nap before class, but I’m not confident that I will.
You say to me, currently knee-deep in insomnia. Thanks, daylight savings…
This’ like the one time I’m not super sleep deprived! Hope you guys sleep better tonight.
We love having your soul violently yeeted back into your body
First panel is everyone waking up from a wet dream.
I’m guessing that Falst haven’t been brought up to speed about the party situation yet
Maybe he has, we don’t know how much time has passed between him getting back to camp and now; Erin and Alinua may have filled him in on some of the details in the meantime.
Don’t judge, this is a good morning for an insomniac.
I’m going to have to come back later for Somebody’s TL;DR. I didn’t sleep tonight, so I checked earlier than expected.
Sleep is so easy though! You, someone who has existed for more than two weeks, should well know how to do it.
*Types while lying in bed*
Usually the TL;DR s come between around 7-9 AM here on the east coast of the US.
I hope not. While it may be tedious to go over the same conversations several times, i still feel like not seeing the characters reactions to the information because it was done off screen to be considerably worse.
I really hope they don’t write this off as some kind of dream.
TL;DR: So you’re a night owl, huh?
Somebody’s Theory of Slumbrance: Anything–absolutely anything–can be explained by labeling someone either a night owl or a early bird.
*counters with being both at different times or sometimes both at once*
I see you and raise you to being a night owl, an early bird and having a “normal” sleep pattern at the same time
you … you have exceeded my power of understanding
how
HOOT
TL;DR(but slightly longer): blonde floof gets a headache and begins an exposition
Copy that, FBI, we’ve located the counterfeit operation.
Okay, so we’ve been through this before, but everyone who reads this comic is bound to an unspoken Iliad-style oath that if anyone steals Somebody’s TL:DRs, then everyone else has to take Somebody’s side against the thief until they return it. This may or may not involve 10+ years or war and strife, depending on the severity of the initial transgression.
Conclusion, just don’t pull that bull.
I appreciate that we’ve created our own culture here. Character nicknames, the mum club, the usual commenters, now Somebody’s tldrs… it’s fun to see and participate in. It’s sort of a second meta layer of this comic, in a sense? … maybe English class is making me overthink things.
Oh dang, I can’t believe I did that! I will proceed to take Somebody’s side
Sorry
We understand the appeal of doing a TL;DR! There have been times where I’ve wanted to write one myself, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. But that territory is Somebody’s, and because they’re a part of our family, they must be protected and their purpose preserved. We’d appreciate it if your function in our Aurora family became something other than TL;DRs. Carve out your own space! (Or just hop around, some of us do that too.) This comment section has its own fantastic culture, and we’d love for you to be a part of it, just not with non-Somebody TL;DRs.
Honestly this is the friendliest comments section I’ve ever been in (much better than YouTube haha). I’m sure you can find your own place and carve out your own niche. TL;DR s are just one kind of post out of the millions you could make.
Also if you ever need to mention me, my pronouns are they/ them. Don’t know if I should put that in my commenter name.
Maybe we should do a comment chain next page of pronouns? Might be beneficial for the future
That’s a great idea – I’ll hijack top comment next time to start one, so more people can see it (because I don’t want to wake up at 4:00 on a Wednesday to get the first comment)
Eh; from what I’ve seen, the overall friendliness of YouTube comments tends to vary by channel and subject matter. This community, however, is very kind, shy, and awkward; the most supportive online community I’ve ever seen.
Look at this nerd using semicolons
Alt text: “a houseplant, probably, that place was looking pretty spare”
Existential Aurora Thought Of The Day (EATOD):
Does Kendal know what fun is? Has he ever felt happy, except for the day Alinua showed him around Windscrest? Does Kendal have a concept of joy? HAS THIS MAN NEVER FELT HAPPINESS IN HIS ENTIRE LIFE?!
Kendal, externally: “This is fine.”
Kendal, internally: “Hello, darkness, my old friend…”
I’m sure he felt happiness in Windscrest and when chilling with his squirrel friend in Gleicien’s woods
So Alinua, awkward question….
If they all think that he was just dreaming, I SWEAR to GOD-
Erin’s expressions are the best thing ever.
Agreed. His response to the sound of Kendal’s head cracking against his stone tent is perfect. I wonder if he’ll consider a different building medium next time…or just a taller one.
Ouch! That brought back childhood memories of sleeping in a bunk bed too close to the ceiling.
It’s a good thing Kendal’s friends know how weird his very existence is; anyone else would write off his oncoming exposition as a dream.
I’m glad Red confirmed on the Aurora tumblr this isn’t going to spin into a miscommunication plot. For me miscommunication for comedy is fine, but miscommunication for drama needs to die in a hole.
Hey, you can still see his scar from the Collector’s knife in panel 3.
Panel 2-“CRACK”
Panel 3- broken wall and a headache
perfect way to wake up. good job.
Oh my god, that first panel is so pretty.
And Falst with his usual sass.
Did Falst tell Erin someone’s looking for him?
Ouch! poor kendal.
OMG but-
Height comparisons!
I think Falst might be crouching a bit, so it may not be fully accurate
I can tell it’s evening now, the sky where I am looks like that right now (just not pink)
Alinua and Erin: *GASP*
Falst: “Neat…who’s that?”
Erin: Omg that’s so cool I wonder can you explain the exact logistics and operation of that?
Alinua: What does she want?!
Falst: WHO ARE YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT?
First Panel Kendal is me when I woke up at 5:20 am on Wednesday after having one of the weirdest dreams yet.
Kendal should sleep more often. Less collapsing and more useful spying. All good things. Just putting it out there.
Falst: “Hold up, I missed the first few exposition dumps, can someone catch me up?”
I just noticed he’s in a Toph-tent.
Alt text: “a houseplant, probably, that place was looking pretty spare”
Image source: wants1
being forcefully shot out of the mind of the god who created you is MY favorite way to wake up
Kendal: I spied on The Collector, and got lots of exposition!
Erin: Oooooh, how did you do it?!
Alinua: Great, now we know what she wants!
Falst: I feel like I’m missing something here, who are we talking about?