Y’know, this whole sequence reminds me of a lesson that many people take entirely too long to learn: part of the definition of living someone is wanting what’s best for them, even when that’s difficult for you. If it’s all about how _you_ feel, that’s infatuation, not love.
I dunno, he didn’t see anything but bossiness until Scarlet clued him in. Why should he trust her over Castela’s own words? Bravo, Castela, for doing the right thing, even if you were too obvious in panel two.
Perhaps it’s not optional, but most of the time teen/pre-teen hormones kind of make it hard to care about responsibility…even when you know in your rational heart that going scorched earth is way more literal for you than everyone else.
Haha, look at his reaction. Maybe, he’s not as okay with her being alright with this as we think. Castela is a plant and one thing plants are good at is finding a small crack and coming up right in the middle of it.
So let me get this straight… She confused the boy making him think she wasn’t interested in dating him, she is then heartbroken when he doesn’t choose to date her due to being oblivious, and now she is somehow a hero for pretending she likes the idea of him dating someone else? Sounds like a recipe for disaster and pain. Let’s hope she gets more honest after this mix up, and learns from her mistakes, or she is in it for a long line of heartaches! Most men are not that complicated. When I learned that, life got a whole lot easier.
Perzactlickly. But I’m also hoping Castela’s Mr Right shows up soon, and I give her tons of credit for taking the “If you love someone, let them go: approach.
Close… More like she never realized how much she liked him until this moment, and that her annoyance with Scarlet earlier was actually jealousy until she unwound it all for Bud. (That discussion about being honest with oneself.) Unlike other teens though, Castella is a walking nuclear strike. She cannot afford to let herself rage uncontrolled, like most teens, can she?
Scarlet is right on the nose though, about how she prefers to try and hide herself behind sass and blunder.
One interesting factor is that first match-ups and crushes don’t usually endure. But being a friend first, last, and always tends to leave open the possibility of a deeper relationship and is a better foundation for one, too.
May Mr. Para-Right show up for Castela.
She deserves him!
*heads outside*
*kicks dumpster into the Sun*
*of a nearby galaxy*
*in a different dimension*
“In the past”
Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away….
…sudden, unidentified dumpster exits hyperspace above Coruscant and squashes Palps flat on the steps of the senate
@ Negatron: I think that would have been better than the last three movies. Certainly would have made more sense…
They grow up so fast! “sniff”
Yeah, it’s so nice to see it. <3
Cool as a cucumber.
You gotta hand it to Pickle’s acting skills, they are top notch.
Reminds me of the “What people see: Full-feature movie; What you are inside: Blooper reel” meme.
Y’know, this whole sequence reminds me of a lesson that many people take entirely too long to learn: part of the definition of living someone is wanting what’s best for them, even when that’s difficult for you. If it’s all about how _you_ feel, that’s infatuation, not love.
Loving, not living. Darned autoincorrect…
That and love takes on many forms. It is just that some of the best are platonic.
yea timmy sees through her like Cellophane. but He appreciates her making the effort.
It’s the little lies we tell ourselves that help keep the world running smoothly, sometimes.
I dunno, he didn’t see anything but bossiness until Scarlet clued him in. Why should he trust her over Castela’s own words? Bravo, Castela, for doing the right thing, even if you were too obvious in panel two.
well, next comic will more than likely feature Castella and Bud. Or rather, Castella crying into Bud’s shirt.
Our sprout is growing up quick.
Possibly she has some bamboo genes along with the blackthorn? Bamboo grows very quickly…
Because it has a huge energy supply stored in the roots.
The little Blackthorn may have greater depth than we know.
“The Apocalypse has been cancelled, you may go about your business…”
But.. the Apocalypse was my business. Dang, another layoff.
Paul: You have succeeded in giving me total emotional whiplash. Well played…
she’s hurting, but she’s being very responsible here and not hurting back. ~<3
When most people hurt back, they don’t leave vast smoking craters. Responsibility is kind of not optional for her here.
Perhaps it’s not optional, but most of the time teen/pre-teen hormones kind of make it hard to care about responsibility…even when you know in your rational heart that going scorched earth is way more literal for you than everyone else.
Man, she’s got a lot of courage… and even more heart.
This isn’t over yet…
Looks like someone just had an ‘ah-ha’ moment…
“Maybe later. ” – Foreshadowing ??
It really depends on Scarlet at this point. She’ll have to prove herself in depth to Timothy to be a true choice over Castela.
My heart!
NICE recovery.
Saving face…losing another important part of one’s anatomy.
Haha, look at his reaction. Maybe, he’s not as okay with her being alright with this as we think. Castela is a plant and one thing plants are good at is finding a small crack and coming up right in the middle of it.
Not to mention prying that crack apart to suit itself.
Castela channelling ol’ bashful Ben Grimm in the last panel, there.
So did not see THAT coming!
Same. Totally did NOT expect her to pull out of the crash dive she seemed to be in. Whoda thunk it would happen?
Cas is the second most mature character in this strip after Bud, who learned it after she blew up the world.
So let me get this straight… She confused the boy making him think she wasn’t interested in dating him, she is then heartbroken when he doesn’t choose to date her due to being oblivious, and now she is somehow a hero for pretending she likes the idea of him dating someone else? Sounds like a recipe for disaster and pain. Let’s hope she gets more honest after this mix up, and learns from her mistakes, or she is in it for a long line of heartaches! Most men are not that complicated. When I learned that, life got a whole lot easier.
Perzactlickly. But I’m also hoping Castela’s Mr Right shows up soon, and I give her tons of credit for taking the “If you love someone, let them go: approach.
Close… More like she never realized how much she liked him until this moment, and that her annoyance with Scarlet earlier was actually jealousy until she unwound it all for Bud. (That discussion about being honest with oneself.) Unlike other teens though, Castella is a walking nuclear strike. She cannot afford to let herself rage uncontrolled, like most teens, can she?
Scarlet is right on the nose though, about how she prefers to try and hide herself behind sass and blunder.
Brave face, but the library is going to catch hell for this. Poor library.
Far more heartbreaking than if she’d raged.
Well done Paul.
everyone assumes she’s “growing up”. at that age…REVENGE is more likely the result. and it will come when timmy is least expecting it.
she’s cool and collected now because she’s plotting something.
If Tim were the really observant kind (and he’s not) that last line of Castela’s would be a “tell”.
She’s jealous.
One interesting factor is that first match-ups and crushes don’t usually endure. But being a friend first, last, and always tends to leave open the possibility of a deeper relationship and is a better foundation for one, too.
mature, or putting up a good front