And now my imagination is delightedly picturing what kind of trouble a smart, erratically talented, haughty, imaginative kid!Erin might’ve stirred up….
Tess would let you stay up way past bedtime and give you as many scoops of ice-cream as you wanted (as long as it’s not more than hers) and i wholeheartedly beleive that makes her the best babysitter
Tbh, I could name every last dynamic between the protagonists here.
The Collector and Vash is a terrifyingly tense awful everything.
Erin and the Junior Archivist are a dragon fight waiting to happen.
Caliban and Tahraim are a heck of a fire-starting (pun intended) duo.
Is it obvious that I don’t really have a favourite?
Depends on which aspect you analyze: I think the most heartwarming is Kendalinua, followed by Falstix. The funniest the Ruunaser Sibling Duos one with Faerin on second place. But still I really love the dynamic between Kendals and Vash (the people and the god), and I love Tesslinua and Alinuas with Life, so no idea.
Alinua has spent most of her adult life as a hermit due to being infected with the Chimera Plague. Tess spent her childhood watching Erin go from one disaster to another until her Metal initiative sparked. Who do you think would be able to deal with Erin’s tendency to get in over his head?
I think Alinua has managed to magically overexert herself into unconsciousness, like, two or three times in the 48 hours or so that Tess has known her. So no, no she does not count as supervision.
Poking the ancient pedestal at the center of a deadly magical storm alone and barehanded? Oh wait, that was a consequence of leaving Erin unsupervised. Right. Carry on!
Other than that though, probably messing with gods. Remember Jolon? Ahh… I wonder if he does. How many of his limbs are now branches, ya think?
Oh, so Alinua in all her primordial void–spooking glory doesn’t count as supervision? Ahh, whatever, Tess seems to be having a good time at the prospect of getting to punch something big and scary again at least!
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…it’s still nighttime. There’s no stormcloud blotting out the sky this time, so starlight is filtering down bright. It smells like old moss and cool air. It’s quiet. All that… and this night is still not over yet. And it’s sounding like it won’t be for another bit. Maybe everyone will get to meet the sunrise together… But for now… it’s time to go. Stretch into briefly vacant limbs, meet someone new– at least she seems to be having fun! It’s gonna be okay. Let’s make it be okay tonight.
I know but in chapter 15 she referred to her as “His mum” and Erin said “My mother’s definition of stupid” so I wasn’t sure what their relationship was
I’m beginning to think it’s probably just as if not more stupid to leave Tess and Kendal of all people alone together, because now we know for a fact that it’s only going to lead to the stupidest ideas and the most prolific of ass kicking on both sides.
The moment both of them make contact with the others they are going to absolutely get an earful, because ‘Tess gods damn it he’s still injured!!! Just because you’ve got metal skin doesn’t mean you can just-‘ and Tess is like ‘Sorry, busy punching goop monster, who dis?’
Erin: If he wakes up while we’re gone – Well, please don’t let him do anything stupid.
Tess: Stupid by my standards or yours?
Erin: *pause* Stupid by my mother’s standards.
You cannot tell me she didn’t have this exact excuse in mind when Erin clarified his request that way.
I find it interesting the different ways Erin’s mother is referred to (in relation to Tess) at different moments throughout the comic – in chapter 15, she says ‘his mom’ when talking to Alinua and Falst, and in chapter 21 Erin refers to her specifically as ‘my mother’ when talking to Tess. But in chapter 19 she just says ‘Mom was getting worried’ to Erin, and here again just says ‘Mom’ – makes me wonder what their relationship is really like.
Sigh. Out of the realm of any references. Seriously, I counted one Gurren Lagann reference, two demon slayer references, and a fist of the North Star reference if you squint hard enough. Seriously Kendal, stop stealing heartwarming moments from Yorichi
I decided to read this page while waiting for my very first collage lecture to start. Let me tell you, it was SO HARD to not burst out laughing in the middle of a dead silent classroom.
Okay, Tess is literally amazing. I love her.
But also! This is completely justified! Last time someone left Erin unsupervised, he got himself possessed by a void dragon. Nuff said.
I’m commenting for the first time after more than a year of reading this comic and loving the comment section because I can’t keep myself from gushing over how Kendal heard that his friends aren’t back from a scouting mission and IMMEDIATELY went to save them. Not look for them. SAVE them. He knows what kind of story he is in. I love him so much.
okay then Erin’s mom is encroaching on favorite character status. Leaving Erin unsupervised is how the Void dragon was woken from dormancy and how the storm was dissipated. Red How long have you had this line written?
Love their dynamic already, glad to see more of it!
Just realized I forgot to put on the right name…
For mobile readers.
Alt-text: how many times has erin fallen for that one, is the question
Image source: save
Tumblr Text: adventure!
Not me hearing Sea Hawk read that
Awake and ready to save his friends
Tess is all for that, let’s see how this ends
10/10 right there
Thanks! I’m glad it’s appreciated 🙂
Oh, and bonus couplets now that I’m in the mood:
What shall we do with this glorious pair?
To leave the badasses at camp seems unfair
To be sure, there is still a battle to win
For one just out of coma, and one of bright chin
Ha! I hope we get to meet her!
I love her.
And now my imagination is delightedly picturing what kind of trouble a smart, erratically talented, haughty, imaginative kid!Erin might’ve stirred up….
Tess fucking sucks at being a babysitter.
Tess is fucking great at being a babysitter, it is just that she is not babysitting Kendal, she is babysitting Erin. Always.
Tess would let you stay up way past bedtime and give you as many scoops of ice-cream as you wanted (as long as it’s not more than hers) and i wholeheartedly beleive that makes her the best babysitter
You have nailed tess’ characterization.
How dare you insult my girl like this
Hahaha I love that. Tess is the best. xD
Tess absolutely planned on using that one from the start
Aurora Question #85: Best dynamic so far?
Best dynamic de jour…(smile)
Tbh, I could name every last dynamic between the protagonists here.
The Collector and Vash is a terrifyingly tense awful everything.
Erin and the Junior Archivist are a dragon fight waiting to happen.
Caliban and Tahraim are a heck of a fire-starting (pun intended) duo.
Is it obvious that I don’t really have a favourite?
Okay so actually there’s THIRTY two–way dynamics between the protags alone… that… is… WOW.
Depends on which aspect you analyze: I think the most heartwarming is Kendalinua, followed by Falstix. The funniest the Ruunaser Sibling Duos one with Faerin on second place. But still I really love the dynamic between Kendals and Vash (the people and the god), and I love Tesslinua and Alinuas with Life, so no idea.
Erin and Tess, obviously.
Anyone with Tess is fantastic, but I’d have to say Kendal and Void Dragon. They’ve talked what, once or twice? but I just love it.
I want more of Erin and June.
Red seems to seriously consider how even the most minor character deals with people and it makes me love every interaction.
Absolutely the best dynamic by far, no offence to the boys or Erin and Alinua. These two are gonna be so much fun to watch.
Tess. Oh, Tess. I am cackling right now.
Get Tess a PhD, because she is an excellent rules lawyer
does Alinua not count as supervision, or?..
Tess don’t know Alinua like that lol
Alinua has spent most of her adult life as a hermit due to being infected with the Chimera Plague. Tess spent her childhood watching Erin go from one disaster to another until her Metal initiative sparked. Who do you think would be able to deal with Erin’s tendency to get in over his head?
I think Alinua has managed to magically overexert herself into unconsciousness, like, two or three times in the 48 hours or so that Tess has known her. So no, no she does not count as supervision.
Anonymous Aurora Question #7: What is more stupid than leaving Erin unsupervised? / What is the stupidest thing you can do on Aurora?
Poking the ancient pedestal at the center of a deadly magical storm alone and barehanded? Oh wait, that was a consequence of leaving Erin unsupervised. Right. Carry on!
Other than that though, probably messing with gods. Remember Jolon? Ahh… I wonder if he does. How many of his limbs are now branches, ya think?
man I loved Jolon for that week where he was ok
I think leaving your small/young child alone with a void corrupted parent might count, but I don’t know the full story yet. (sigh)
I realized how great of a question this is when I started digging through the lore pages to come up with an answer…
Saying that is really nice of you. I will try to keep coming up with such questions. ? Thanks.
Oh, so Alinua in all her primordial void–spooking glory doesn’t count as supervision? Ahh, whatever, Tess seems to be having a good time at the prospect of getting to punch something big and scary again at least!
~
…it’s still nighttime. There’s no stormcloud blotting out the sky this time, so starlight is filtering down bright. It smells like old moss and cool air. It’s quiet. All that… and this night is still not over yet. And it’s sounding like it won’t be for another bit. Maybe everyone will get to meet the sunrise together… But for now… it’s time to go. Stretch into briefly vacant limbs, meet someone new– at least she seems to be having fun! It’s gonna be okay. Let’s make it be okay tonight.
Damnit, Tess!
Are you even capable of going one page without affirming your position as ‘Best Girl’?
I’d forgotten how much I loved Tess.
Interesting that she says”Mum” when she must be referring to Erin’s Mum
well, erin’s mom is also tess’s adoptive mother, so it makes sense
I know but in chapter 15 she referred to her as “His mum” and Erin said “My mother’s definition of stupid” so I wasn’t sure what their relationship was
There was a few pages a few pages back where Tess and Erin were talking, and it was revealed that they’re siblings.
I’m beginning to think it’s probably just as if not more stupid to leave Tess and Kendal of all people alone together, because now we know for a fact that it’s only going to lead to the stupidest ideas and the most prolific of ass kicking on both sides.
The moment both of them make contact with the others they are going to absolutely get an earful, because ‘Tess gods damn it he’s still injured!!! Just because you’ve got metal skin doesn’t mean you can just-‘ and Tess is like ‘Sorry, busy punching goop monster, who dis?’
Ikr I’m so excited for this nonsense ?
Kendal’s first thought is to save them -NO TAKE A BREAK
Erin: If he wakes up while we’re gone – Well, please don’t let him do anything stupid.
Tess: Stupid by my standards or yours?
Erin: *pause* Stupid by my mother’s standards.
You cannot tell me she didn’t have this exact excuse in mind when Erin clarified his request that way.
tess tess tess
HAHAHAH Erin isn’t even in this page and still the sibling energy on this page is IMMACULATE
I’m already so excited for these two together
Also let’s all never forget that Erin being unsupervised is how he got a primordial void dragon stuck to his chest so yes Tess is on to something here
Erin is going to be SO ANNOYED and it will be HILARIOUS. TESS I LOVE YOU SM
i need to know how many times that’s been used on Erin
I meaaaan, an unsupervised Erin got possesed by the Void Dragon, so she makes am excellent point
Erin, when he hears that particular loophole: Shit, you’re right
I find it interesting the different ways Erin’s mother is referred to (in relation to Tess) at different moments throughout the comic – in chapter 15, she says ‘his mom’ when talking to Alinua and Falst, and in chapter 21 Erin refers to her specifically as ‘my mother’ when talking to Tess. But in chapter 19 she just says ‘Mom was getting worried’ to Erin, and here again just says ‘Mom’ – makes me wonder what their relationship is really like.
“the Ravvan” Does Tess even know Dainix’s name at this point?
Maybe, but does she know Kendal knows his name?
OK but how is no one talking about how Tess is reading exactly like Erin would in that situation? SIBLINGS!
TESS-! ughhhhh ‘moms definition of stupid’ what a good loophole
Oh no. These two are going to be a dangerous but entertaining duo. I can’t wait.
TL;DR: Well… There is a loophole…
lmao I love tess so much
Sigh. Out of the realm of any references. Seriously, I counted one Gurren Lagann reference, two demon slayer references, and a fist of the North Star reference if you squint hard enough. Seriously Kendal, stop stealing heartwarming moments from Yorichi
Cue the trumpet fanfares
Excited to see whether this ends up glorious chaos or Keystone Kops Meets Fantasy
Either way, gonna be fun!
FANTASTIC.
She was completely planning that. And that is SO true trouble finds Erin whether he likes it or not.
*cough cough, Void dragon*
I decided to read this page while waiting for my very first collage lecture to start. Let me tell you, it was SO HARD to not burst out laughing in the middle of a dead silent classroom.
Okay, Tess is literally amazing. I love her.
But also! This is completely justified! Last time someone left Erin unsupervised, he got himself possessed by a void dragon. Nuff said.
MY BABY HE’S BACK
How is every panel with Tess consistently the best panel
I am in love with this comic. And Tess.
YESSSSS THE GOLDENCLAD QUEEN HAS RETURNED!
I’m commenting for the first time after more than a year of reading this comic and loving the comment section because I can’t keep myself from gushing over how Kendal heard that his friends aren’t back from a scouting mission and IMMEDIATELY went to save them. Not look for them. SAVE them. He knows what kind of story he is in. I love him so much.
Alinua’s actually gonna be so mad that the first thing he does after waking up is going looking for MORE TROUBLE
okay then Erin’s mom is encroaching on favorite character status. Leaving Erin unsupervised is how the Void dragon was woken from dormancy and how the storm was dissipated. Red How long have you had this line written?