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on April 17, 2024
at 3:00 am
This sleep deprivation is performed by professionals in a closed course. Do not attempt
Aurora
A fantasy webcomic. Updates M-W-F.
This sleep deprivation is performed by professionals in a closed course. Do not attempt
For mobile readers.
Alt-text: trust me, late nights only exist so you can use them for secret bonus productivity hours. never goes wrong
Image source: sleep
me, reading this at 1:05, having stayed up for the express purpose of reading the newest page as it drops:
This is my first time grabbing a fresh off the oven page, courtesy of work moving me to 1400-2200 shift. Joke’s on them, I wasn’t sleeping most nights anyway
tumblr text: good old pre-travel jitters
):<
Twitter text: wiping yourself out in the logistics stage is half the fun
You know I just realized I’m nit sure anyone has actually told false everything about the groups shenanigans yet.
Tell me what you think of this. Should I keep doing it? Would Red be fine with this?
“…well,” Erin says. “I appreciate the confidence in my intentions, if not my abilities.” He puts his hands on his hips. “If there are no further objections…?
“Excellent! The ship will be ready and fully supplied in the morning. I suggest everyone get a good night’s sleep.”
“Oh,” says Alinua, bag already slung over one shoulder. “That’s not happening.”
“I’ll sleep on the ship,” adds Dainix, strapping on his bracers. “I’ve got work to do.”
“Tess, can I ask you to carry all the gear and food I’m about to buy?” asks Alinua, walking towards the door.
“You got it, boss,” Tess responds.
“I–” Erin starts.
“Erin, I need a rundown on what we’re likely to encounter on Helm,” interrupts Dainix. “If there are automatons, I’ll need acid salts for rust bombs.”
“Well–”
“Is the ship fireproof? Will we be able to cook?” asks Alinua.
Tess slings an arm around Erin’s shoulders and starts walking them all out of the room. “Hey, do we need dirt on the ship? For you to put plants in?”
“The ship is very clean! Do not put dirt on the ship!” exclaims Erin.
“I don’t need dirt, it’s fine,” responds Alinua. “But if we’re going north, should I find us some cold weather wear?”
“I HAVE cold weather wear! And yes, there are automatons–” starts Erin.
“How much of the wildlife has stone plating?” asks Dainix.
Once they’re gone, Falst, massaging his shoulder, glances to Kendal and says, “If nobody else is sleeping, no way am I sleeping. Wanna go on the roof?”
“Yes,” Kendal responds.
…I have nights like that almost before every event or trip.
The gang would be uncomfortable knowing how seldom “I’ll sleep during the trip” actually works out. Nevertheless I look forward to seeing if it does for them!
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Does the couch count as a licensed bed if I add a blanket.
anything counts as a bed if you can sleep on it
Any vaguely horizontal surface not made entirely of live hornets
Any vaguely horizontal and not made entirely of bees is a bed
What if it’s only fifty percent bees? Or ninety percent? How many bees are allowed in licensed beds?
As long as it is not entirely bees, it is acceptable. 99.999999999% bees is considered a licensed bed, although not high quality.
Does my maths class count? I have missed so many lessons from falling asleep that I can’t calculate how many times it’s been.
“Contact a licensed bed” absolutely SENT me 😂. And these comments are all pure gold. The one about not being able to count is the most accurate.
As a frequent user of the product, may I add to the side effects? Restlessness, occasional guilt, fever dreams, that weird electric jolt your body gives you when you’re sleeping and not supposed to be, a built-up confusion on what time is a good time *to* sleep, and the ability to Nap on anything, anywhere, anytime. This includes both horizontal and non-horizontal things, including but not limited to flopped over the back of a regular, upright, wooden chair. Having both of your hands fall asleep was not a thing I knew could happen.
Bees don’t EVER quality as a bed, no matter how many.
Kendal and Faust are always down for some late night rooftop brooding
Since when are people selling their soul to the devil in this comic?
Erin’s more of a Faust than Falst is though. Beginning to wonder whch characters would sell their souls and for what.
Erin’s is already leased. Might be able to get a timeshare though.
Hm. Is he free on Wednesday? Hope good ol’ VD won’t mind my asking.
I wonder if he could get a mortgage in small star clusters
Honestly panel four Dainix is such a mood
That mood has spurred two all-night reorganizing sessions.
*To Dainix* Trust me, bud. You’ll feel it tomorrow.
“I appreciate the confidence in my intentions,” says Erin,
His confidence still deep.
“The ship will be ready and fully supplied in the morning.
Everyone get a good night’s sleep!”
But all is a hubbub, no sleep to be found,
And is the ship fireproof?
Cold weather gear and acid salts they head to buy,
While the wounded head to the roof.
The planning is instantly three times as hard
And Falst wishes onto the roof to stand guard
I don’t see Hello Haiku yet, but happy haiku day everybody!
Erin: “Thank you, for all yor opinions ans objections. We*ll be doing things my way anyway.”
I woke up several minutes ago at 11:10 AM due to a long night. Don’t recommend. Take care of your flesh vassals; go to sleep.
Gotta say it sounds way more metal when you misspell vessels XD
Erin was NOT prepared for the myriad questions of the Floof Squad… Despite telling them he could answer them two pages ago.
Ah, chilling on the roof, the perfect nighttime activity!
Falst is definitely a mood in the last panel.
Am I first, or are my eyes (and my internet connection) deceiving me. Also Erin being a know-it-all has finally backfired on him, and it’s beautiful.
Once again the gang has its members clambering on the roofs of a city; hopefully, since this roof is “theirs”, things will turn out better than last time.
Congratulations Erin, you may have lost several battles, including this one about sleep, but you did win the war. I think we’ve struck a good balance between him and Alinua; she’s trusting him and following him on this voyage, but makes it clear she expects him to work hard to keep them safe and sound. Sourcing her own supplies alongside the ones Erin orders, and checking the inventory of Erin’s bag of holding, are also sensible moves.
I guess Alinua doesn’t need dirt for day-to-day plants, but I expect her fancy tree and vine work would need it; her power in battle is compromised, but her power in the kitchen is not. Meanwhile Dainix is channeling his inner Batman I see; forgoing sleep and using those hours for prep time and gadget making. After the dungeon adventure, I don’t think he wants to be caught unprepared again anytime soon.
I guess Falst, while still injured, may be a bit restless from staying inactive for so long. There’s also an argument for doing post injury exercise now, in an open area, rather than the confines of a ship. In any case it’s a good thing Kendal’s going with him; while he’s also recovering, he should be able to help Falst if he becomes unsteady on the roof.
Also, is anyone else interested as to what the gang’s cold weather wear designs will look like, or is it just me? Will Falst and Tess be forced into shoes? Will Dainix have to cave and wear a shirt (and give Red a guaranteed break from drawing his markings)? Will they all get matching Asera purple scarfs?
If we don’t get fur-lined purple capes, I will be devastated.
If they’re near enough the seafloor, Alinua might be able to use seaweed. Though can she control more than plants? If not, Coral will be off-limits.
Falst seems to be channeling the excitement the inner child going on vacation (as Tess seems exited going shopping and ruining her little brother’s plans). Poor Erin did not account on Alinua’s and Dainix’s need to prepare for the trip. Erin is getting his come-upence for not taking into account others needs to prepare. So satisfying!
can’t believe Erin’s whole argument was “dude just trust me” and it WORKED
I made a comment about this yesterday but it got buried a little so:
Red officially made a deal to get Aurora published in print! They agreed on two books, one or both of which will contain arc 1. I don’t know how exactly it’ll be divvied up.
I think I speak for approximately 99% of the people here when I say:
WHOO-HOO!!
Also I don’t think I can wait until summer 2025… Oh well.
woo
YESSSSSSS OMN THANK YOU RED I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS 😀
ppfft
All that talking about how they need rest and the gang all decide to not sleep at all
“cold weather wear?” I smell an near-ish-future outfit update!
Also known as “Oh look, the sun is coming up. Maybe I should go to bed.”
How dare you call me out like this??
Ah yes, the perfect page number. All my polish folks rejoice!
4 more pages or Aurora till I graduate!
nice!
Haha, that’s right. Put him to work, folks!
I don’t know why, but “Want to go up on the roof?” “Yes.” Struck me as incredibly funny. Might be the sleep deprivation.
That stood out to me too! Kendal’s straight-faced “yes” surprised me and made me grin. I also thought it was sweet that Falst invited Kendal along instead of charging off by himself. Cat dude wants to keep his friend around and is inviting him to engage in cat person things. :3
Erin, who was expecting everyone to just trust him implicitly, now being barraged by questions from 3 wildly different people: My actions were calculated but man am I bad at math
This might be my favorite page so far. I love the banter. I love Erin telling the gaang to not put dirt on the ship. I love Kendal saying exactly 1 word. Thank you Red!
I love Erin’s expression in the fifth panel, he’s realising just what he’s got himself into. I also appreciate how the speech bubbles are coloured in the sixth panel to make clear who is talking.
The irony of this page being about sleep deprivation when I missed the upload of this page because I accidentally played Factorio for 38 hours straight 😛
TL;DR: Is that the sound of the plot picking up steam?
“This sleep deprivation is performed by professionals in a closed course. Do not attempt”
Too late. It’s 6AM. I changed up my depression meds recently, and now my ADHD energy is stronger than it’s been since elementary school. I’m gonna go do quantum physics homework now.
The fact I’m reading this after pulling an all nighter feels prophetic
ROOFTOP BOYS BONDING TIME LET’S GOOOOOO
I, too, have been staying up until 3am and then getting up and about at 10. I’m on holidays, thankfully. But also, this is why I think they should leave IN A WEEK instead of TOMORROW – a) rest and b) planning/supplies!
I just love how little Kendal even questions it, just instantly goes “yeah sure” lmao
Falst, no. Be the one responsible person who can laugh at everybody else when you’re well rested and they’re tired as shit.
Wuh oh hello collector
Erin wanted to sail as soon as possible and he’s getting what he wished for. downtime is also prep time. if you deny one, you deny the other.
I have recently spent a night not sleeping at all
So
Floof gang. Sleep. At least a little. Please.
A discomfited Erin is my second-favorite kind of Erin, just after hubristic-Erin.