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How long have Jesse and Travis been...friends? Or more accurately, how long has Travis been bothering Jesse?

approximately 1 year

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When travis said that he put you through the same. Does that mean he made Rodney hide evidences and stuff??

Is that why Rodney is so adamant on doing what's right? Or why he said we all deserve second chance?

I got this question a couple of times; Rodney didn't have to hide evidence for murders. Travis here was referring to domestic abuse. It's hinted at in the story that Ken escalated his antisocial behaviors over the years, so it is plausible that Ken made Rod accessory to petty crimes, like maybe when they were kids he shoplifted in front of Rod and made him stay silent about it.

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Why did Rodney refuse to interview with police? Did he not know it was his brother until the art show, or did he not care until too late?

He's very introverted. And doesn't care to get involved in things like this. Yes, he didn't know it was his brother.

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Is the discord still open?

it is ! here's a link : https://discord.gg/5KWFnc64

The link will expire in 24h! Also note that the server is locked until I manually give you a role that unlocks access. talk soon!

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How did Travis find out about the murders? Was Kenneth so confident that Travis wouldn't snitch that he straight up bragging to him?

Travis was charged with accessory to murder, which means he could've been made to hide evidence for his dad, even without at first being aware of the murders (or even what the evidence actually was). Once that happened, Ken could've rubbed it in his face that now he's p much an accomplice and he better do what he says or he's also up for jail time.

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So does Kenneth using a fake name for his home or are they squatting in that house? Or has Kenneth been putting everything under his son's name?

I think he's been using a fake name. I didn't bring it up in the comic because I didn't wanna get bogged down in the details of it all.

I had a version of a dialogue where Travis told the cops right before going in, but it slowed down momentum and I think didn't really add that much to the story.

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You mentioned in an instagram comment that readers misinterpret Rodeny himself a lot. What are some common ways you've seen his character misinterpreted or misunderstood by the audience? He's for sure an all time favorite character of mine.

RODNEY MISCONCEPTIONS: - he's kind and caring. he's not specifically caring, he just does what's right, and what's right is often interpreted as caring, but they're not the same things. - he's cottage core No, he's just a minimalist off the grid. - he's helpless No, he just does things his own way. - he needs a hug/is sad that no one likes him No, he doesn't care. He is extremely solitary and actually doesn't really like hanging out with people all that much. - People like to draw him in a dress He would never do that. - He gets "babied" a lot in the comments (which is interesting, because this is something that happens to a lot of pple with autism irl when they reveal their diagnosis) - People say they would want to be his friend Rodney would be a tricky person to be around, because he's quiet, doesn't really explain himself/doesn't specifically enjoy communicating. You can share a space with him, but don't expect emotional or physical intimacy from him. He also has a poor understanding of personal boundaries LOL! I think these are the main points!

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How close were Rodney and Travis? Was Rodney using that payphone because Travis worked there? I know Travis was wary of him but the fact that Rodney seems to care a lot about him suggests they've been having some off screen interactions.

I think it's this thing where Kenneth ran a smear campaign on Rodney behind his back, so Trav didnt know how much he could trust Rod if that makes sense. I think he's courteous to him prior, but since Ken alienated Trav from both Marge (margareth) and Rod. Also I think the payphone thing was set up thanks to Trav working at the gas station yes! And I think Rod felt that Trav was kind of "stolen" from their family when Ken took him I guess. I could go on about this, based on experience close to me, but basically I imagine Ken kind of forbid Trav from seeing his family.

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I was re-reading the comic and was reminded the killings only took place over the past year. Imagine living with someone like Kenneth and realizing, "Oh, he CAN get worse."

yup, that's the true horror. I think the horror in that comic is also how close that stuff can be to you (brother, father) and what that means. I kind of brush it off in the tone of the comic to really keep the comedy up, but when you think about it, it's like oh damn.

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I know in the epilogue it said that Karen had to admit that she was wrong about Rodney, but did she ever end up apologizing to him? Or would that take months of therapy beforehand?

I think if she apologized it would probably be glazing over a lot of it, and hiding it under gifts and other acts haha. I mean she did testify against Kenneth, therefore taking the stand FOR rodney, so that aint too bad!

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Hey as an established artist are you familiar with any programs for individuals seeking a mentor /apprenticeship particular individuals a bit older late 20s early 30s

My great buddy Sean Glaze (aka LORDSPEW) does provide that! he's awesome, super talented patient and just a great dude. https://lordspew.com/contact The only reason why I don't offer it myself is because I am a workaholic and always doing a million things at the same time. If I ever so chose to go indie and drop my day job in animation, I'll def consider doing mentorships.

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Unless Kenneth was yelling his evil monologue, I'm not sure anyone knew who he was to Rodney and Travis during the fight and neither are very communicative. I've got this image in my head now of Chad and Jesse watching the news and being like, "Wait, that's your brother/dad?!"

lmao yes, 100%

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What's Rodney and Karen's relationship like post-comic?

cordial, they're not best friends, because karen still is unsettled by a lot of what Rodney does, but she's also guilt ridden so she keeps to herself all of her judgement. Rodney doesn't care.

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Jesse: I have feelings for you. Travis: I have feelings for you. Narrator: The feeling was friendship, but neither had ever experienced it.

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO REEEEAAAAAAAALLLLLLLL travis feelings are prob hunger tho.

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Travis having a cluster B personality disorder and still being portrayed as someone who deserves love and support is so good. But I think if he ever got officially diagnosed with ASPD (probably in court ordered therapy or something) he'd blue screen.

aw thanks! that means a lot to me tbh. Yea idk how he'd deal with receiving a diagnosis. I think probably 5 stages of grief, cuz he prolly thinks he's normal right now, by opposition to his dad. I mean, I think deep down he knows something is "wrong" with him, and that's why he got riled up when Jesse made that remark. Interesting things to think about for sure!

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This comic is so good because I could see Travis being a sad drunk if he got black out drunk. anyway this is very close to something that could happen in canon ahah

They're having a great time. @violainebriat

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the boyssssss

HATSWAP!!!!