. âWe have toâ!â Falst starts, lurching upright.
. âDonâtâ!â Dainix cries.
. âToââ Falst falters, falling sideways. Dainix rushes forward to catch him, laying him down on the rock.
. âNn-no! Let me go!â Falst cries, struggling. âHeâs fighting Rakhn, we canât leave himââ
. âFALST,â Dainix interrupts, grabbing Falstâs head in his hands as though to squeeze some sense into him. âIf Rakhn were fighting, the whole volcano would be responding, so we have to assume that Kendalâs not in danger right now.â Falst stares at him, sweating, pupils round and wide as Dainix continues, âVolcanic fumes are toxic and youâre not thinking straight. And, MOST importantlyââ He looks at the Fireseed shard clutched in Falstâs hand, Falst following his gaze. âFor some reason, they let us walk out of there with a piece of Rakhnâs heart in your hand. I really donât think Rakhn would personally do you the same kindness. Besides, youâre in no condition toââ He breaks off as Falst shoves his arms away with a scarf-wrapped hand, rolling to lie facedown on the rock.
. âI thought you were dead,â Falst croaks.
Ohhh, they’re going to go find Erin and Tess now huh, because they can’t risk Rakhn’s wrath and he’s with Kendal, Alinua is underwater and they don’t know where she is, also, the chapter cover art is a big hint as to where this is going.
I suspect you’re on the money. Kendal’s probably not in danger, so the boys decide to go looking for Erin and Tess because they don’t want to encounter Rakhn while in possession of the Fireseed. And I doubt Falst will want to give it up given how much trouble he went to get it, even if it seems to have been a wild goose chase.
Possibly some giant sea creature like a turtle or something, maybe as Moss said Alinua can shape some plants on the island into a boat, maybe something involving a buoyant volcanic rock like pumice. There’s so many possibilities, if his tats weren’t damaged I’d say infinite with Erin’s theoretical ability to make any of the complex molecules of this world, but they are damaged so not quite
This whole adventure started way-back when with a hermit mage and a guy who was one day old. It’s nice to see the one’s with lived adventurer experience show their knowledge about important stuff to remember how far we’ve come and how much has been learned.
That was a real tactical face squish. On a different note, I wonder if Falst can be healed since Red did say that illnesses can’t be healed. I think the fumes would have damaged his lungs, so depending on how much damage there is, is what determines his chance of actually getting healed.
Based on Rakhn’s response to Kendal’s “Have you ever been robbed? :)” I bet he will, in fact, let them walk out of there with that shard of his heart. Dainix’s logic is sound, though, and his conclusion reasonable. It’s also really dang impressive how he’s jumped into crisis handling mode with, like, no context.
Ooough Falst. I want to say the boi needs a hug, but given that swat, he might need a bit of space and opportunity to collect himself more. For now.
Oh man, this whole interaction between the two of them is adorable.
Can’t wait to see them reunite with Erin (since he is in the chapter cover I’m assuming they will), and how he has been dealing with his angst in his dark little cave. Speaking of Erin, I may have drawn a possible connection that I don’t THINK has been brought up before in a previous pages comment section, between what Tam said about Voidy slowly corrupting him from within back during the boat, and Erin getting what Red called a “dark season 2 redesign” in the alt text back on page 2.1.2, like its signalling that Tam could be right, and Erin is already slowly becoming corrupted by Voidy’s influence
This could just be me clutching at straws though. I’ve honestly lost count of how many times I’ve re-read this comic so I wouldn’t be surprised if this is just me seeing things that arn’t there
You know, in the “character holding all of the other party members on child leashes” situation, I did not have Falst in my head as the one holding the leashes.
That little face squish is going to live in my head rent-free forever! Also, we’re getting some more emotional vulnerability from Falst! Also, also, dang, Falst only had the scarf off for a few seconds in the volcano and it caused this much damage. Volcanos are nasty! Final also, Relax Falst, you spent a whole chaotic chapter taking care of Dainix. Let Dainix now take care of you!
There once was a sweet little cat
Who’s still ready to stand up to bat
Even though he is hurt,
And shouldn’t exert.
Dainix thinks it’s time for a chat.
Is Falst thinking straight? Has he ever had a pondering that came in the shape of an unwarped, rigid line? What condition are Falst’s lungs currently in? Will Dainix need to fashion an iron lung out of the wreckage of the ship? How long will it take for the Floof Squad to wrap up their respective solo quests and group up? Just how squooshable are those widdle cheeks? Does Falst require a steady supply of Temptations Cat Treats to stay alive and open about his feelings?
Danix, Falst hasn’t had a straight thought since you turned into a fire monster on the ship. Now he isn’t thinking straight either, but this is a different kind of not straight.
1: The shippers are being fed today!
2: oh, oh my poor heart, Falst!-
3: Why the heck was the song that came up on my background-music-playlist when I opened this page Donât Stay Gone Too Long by Kylie Morgan (and why did the energy kinda fit)?????
In an ever-changing and unstable world, it’s good to have constants that you know will never change, such as the fact that my favorite character in the strip will always be whichever of Falst, Danix, and Tess is currently getting the spotlight.
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Alt-text: where was this voice of reason when you were a rock for a whole chapter huh
Image source: condition
Tumblr text: crisis over! right? RIGHT?
. âWe have toâ!â Falst starts, lurching upright.
. âDonâtâ!â Dainix cries.
. âToââ Falst falters, falling sideways. Dainix rushes forward to catch him, laying him down on the rock.
. âNn-no! Let me go!â Falst cries, struggling. âHeâs fighting Rakhn, we canât leave himââ
. âFALST,â Dainix interrupts, grabbing Falstâs head in his hands as though to squeeze some sense into him. âIf Rakhn were fighting, the whole volcano would be responding, so we have to assume that Kendalâs not in danger right now.â Falst stares at him, sweating, pupils round and wide as Dainix continues, âVolcanic fumes are toxic and youâre not thinking straight. And, MOST importantlyââ He looks at the Fireseed shard clutched in Falstâs hand, Falst following his gaze. âFor some reason, they let us walk out of there with a piece of Rakhnâs heart in your hand. I really donât think Rakhn would personally do you the same kindness. Besides, youâre in no condition toââ He breaks off as Falst shoves his arms away with a scarf-wrapped hand, rolling to lie facedown on the rock.
. âI thought you were dead,â Falst croaks.
Bluesky text: everyone take some deep calming breaths
that face in the 5th panel
O_O
ââ _â
O_O
O_O
I’m pretty sure that’s the face I make when I’m about to barf
“not thinking straight” indeed
I guess there are consequences for ‘rocking out’
Dainix: What are you?
Falst: An idiot sandwich…
poor falst…
Danix trying to squish some sense into falst. *Squish* |O-O|
SQUISH! THAT! CAT!
How to pick up a Falst like a pro – Dainix advice on Falst handling!
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Ohhh, they’re going to go find Erin and Tess now huh, because they can’t risk Rakhn’s wrath and he’s with Kendal, Alinua is underwater and they don’t know where she is, also, the chapter cover art is a big hint as to where this is going.
I suspect you’re on the money. Kendal’s probably not in danger, so the boys decide to go looking for Erin and Tess because they don’t want to encounter Rakhn while in possession of the Fireseed. And I doubt Falst will want to give it up given how much trouble he went to get it, even if it seems to have been a wild goose chase.
I don’t mean to be that person, but this is my first time being the first one to see a comic page, so if you’ll excuse me, first! đ
So, how do y’all think think they’ll get off the island? I don’t think Dainix is big on swimming.
i’m betting that the northern wyrm is going to help them with that
Maybe vine boat? To get them somewhere with boats for hire, at least.
Possibly some giant sea creature like a turtle or something, maybe as Moss said Alinua can shape some plants on the island into a boat, maybe something involving a buoyant volcanic rock like pumice. There’s so many possibilities, if his tats weren’t damaged I’d say infinite with Erin’s theoretical ability to make any of the complex molecules of this world, but they are damaged so not quite
I do like field-medic Dainix.
This whole adventure started way-back when with a hermit mage and a guy who was one day old. It’s nice to see the one’s with lived adventurer experience show their knowledge about important stuff to remember how far we’ve come and how much has been learned.
I love them so much!!!
me thinks the boy needs a hug and a cold glass of water
Yes Falst, express those feelings and emotions!
Yeah âcourse heâs not thinking STRAIGHT
Those little bois <3
Good one đ
Had the same thought.
Exactly!
“You’re not thinking straight” NOPE, HE DEFINITELY ISN’T
Him face!!! <3
“and you’re not thinking straight” not while you’re holding his face like that he’s definitely not
i’m making this comment in 2026 (i’m australian so time zones mean i’m in the future heh heh >:3 ). happy new year everyone <3
also falst is so cute in that 5th panel like pls listen to reason and sit down for five minutes man
That was a real tactical face squish. On a different note, I wonder if Falst can be healed since Red did say that illnesses can’t be healed. I think the fumes would have damaged his lungs, so depending on how much damage there is, is what determines his chance of actually getting healed.
Healing the damage to his lungs could be accelerated with Life magic, but Falst is already a quick heal. Not sure if he’d get sick from it…
Based on Rakhn’s response to Kendal’s “Have you ever been robbed? :)” I bet he will, in fact, let them walk out of there with that shard of his heart. Dainix’s logic is sound, though, and his conclusion reasonable. It’s also really dang impressive how he’s jumped into crisis handling mode with, like, no context.
Ooough Falst. I want to say the boi needs a hug, but given that swat, he might need a bit of space and opportunity to collect himself more. For now.
quick, someone tell him what plot armor is!
Hacking up something in a shocking instant at the most inopportune time possible?
Yup. Falst is part cat.
If only the voice of reason was there to warn about the God’s stupid plan
Oh man, this whole interaction between the two of them is adorable.
Can’t wait to see them reunite with Erin (since he is in the chapter cover I’m assuming they will), and how he has been dealing with his angst in his dark little cave. Speaking of Erin, I may have drawn a possible connection that I don’t THINK has been brought up before in a previous pages comment section, between what Tam said about Voidy slowly corrupting him from within back during the boat, and Erin getting what Red called a “dark season 2 redesign” in the alt text back on page 2.1.2, like its signalling that Tam could be right, and Erin is already slowly becoming corrupted by Voidy’s influence
This could just be me clutching at straws though. I’ve honestly lost count of how many times I’ve re-read this comic so I wouldn’t be surprised if this is just me seeing things that arn’t there
That… is a horrifying possibility
Falst being open with his feelings, imposable
That’s a gay panic face
Fifth panel has very “WHAT ARE YOU???” vibes XD
Trust, it was tactical. Dainix was a liability as a rock.
You know, in the “character holding all of the other party members on child leashes” situation, I did not have Falst in my head as the one holding the leashes.
oh my goodness itâs my beloved dainix
That little face squish is going to live in my head rent-free forever! Also, we’re getting some more emotional vulnerability from Falst! Also, also, dang, Falst only had the scarf off for a few seconds in the volcano and it caused this much damage. Volcanos are nasty! Final also, Relax Falst, you spent a whole chaotic chapter taking care of Dainix. Let Dainix now take care of you!
Ah, yes, the ever classic “thinking straight” joke. I’ll play along:
HE DEFINITELY AIN’T!
There once was a sweet little cat
Who’s still ready to stand up to bat
Even though he is hurt,
And shouldn’t exert.
Dainix thinks it’s time for a chat.
Is Falst thinking straight? Has he ever had a pondering that came in the shape of an unwarped, rigid line? What condition are Falst’s lungs currently in? Will Dainix need to fashion an iron lung out of the wreckage of the ship? How long will it take for the Floof Squad to wrap up their respective solo quests and group up? Just how squooshable are those widdle cheeks? Does Falst require a steady supply of Temptations Cat Treats to stay alive and open about his feelings?
Tune in This Week to Find Out!
“what are you?” “a self sacrifice sandwich”
Thank you đ€Ł I’m like “Dainix would never say it, but that pose…”
Falst! Kiss him, dammit!
(Sorry Red, but you accidentally made these two have that kind of relationship.)
Accidentally? It’s very much intentional.
Danix, Falst hasn’t had a straight thought since you turned into a fire monster on the ship. Now he isn’t thinking straight either, but this is a different kind of not straight.
Bro hasnât been thinking Straight since they got out of the dungeon. TOT
Quit trying to leave.
What are you? Youâre an
Idiot Sandwich
No, it is me who
is an idiot sandwich.
Five-five-five? Ah fuck đ
(Take two)
Quit trying to leave!
Donât you see youâre being an
Idiot Sandwich?
A+ save
1: The shippers are being fed today!
2: oh, oh my poor heart, Falst!-
3: Why the heck was the song that came up on my background-music-playlist when I opened this page Donât Stay Gone Too Long by Kylie Morgan (and why did the energy kinda fit)?????
I hope Falst starts to fill Dainix in on what, exactly, has been happening soon.
Dainix — and I’ll only say this once — you’re our rock of Gibraltar.
YEAH! Vent those emotions Falst! and then take a nap! You deserve a nap!
Dainix is right
Falst is not thinking straight in that panel
In an ever-changing and unstable world, it’s good to have constants that you know will never change, such as the fact that my favorite character in the strip will always be whichever of Falst, Danix, and Tess is currently getting the spotlight.
Today is a great Falst day.
Falst has been through the emotional wringer this arc.
Hold Falst gentle like hamburger