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    nothing like getting drunk to get the feelings flowing

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    Oh, man, I was fortunate to be free at work when the new strip was published. (I may have a Twitter alert set up for this.)

    I'll need to read it again to have more detailed thoughts, but I love that Roy and Belkar are having this conversation-- albeit under probably the only circumstances Roy would-- because it's been a long time coming and a long process of who these characters are growing to the point where they can.

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    I WAS PROMISED HUMOR, BUT THERE WAS NONE! I JUST FELT SAAAAD!
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    Ah ha ha, poor Belkar loses even when he tries.

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    Glad to get some Roy/Belkar emotion in, (and another comic, we can abandon the old thread and have some fun derailing this on).
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    I'm saying this distressingly often lately, but Belkar has a point.

    I mean come on Roy, you shouldn't have needed a charity Mind Blank to take on some vampires at your level!
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    This bodes well. Why do I get the feeling Roy is about to let the prophecy thing slip to Belkar?

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    Interesting that Belkar can see what's going on in Roy's life and how it affects his fighting. And Roy almost paid B a compliment I think.

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    I'm really happy with how much character development that Belkar has gotten over this book so far, it's interesting seeing him be more then just a homicidal ranger.

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    First time Roy and Belkar did that! Great page!
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    This is a good conversation. I'm really surprised that Belkar is being this forward. Even with the alcohol.

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    I feel like Belkar actually gains WIS when he is drinking
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    I feel ya, Belkar. I really do.
    You could be less of a jerk about it though.
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    Belkar really has changed... I feel like he's gone down several kilonazis since 1184.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eldritch Queen View Post
    I WAS PROMISED HUMOR, BUT THERE WAS NONE! I JUST FELT SAAAAD!
    I thought it was hilarious.

    And also sad. That too.

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    Belkar is getting more awesome.
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    Quote Originally Posted by knag View Post
    Belkar really has changed... I feel like he's gone down several kilonazis since 1184.
    I can’t believe he’s developing so fast that it goes backwards and forwards in time!
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    I simply loved this passive-aggressive relationship between B and R. Especially after the lecture Belkar had by Shojo.
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    This bodes well. Why do I get the feeling Roy is about to let the prophecy thing slip to Belkar?
    ... and discover that Belkar already knows.

    How does Roy know about the thing with the dinosaur? Belkar deliberately kept it secret.
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    In Vino Veritas, or something.


    Nice bonding here. First time they've really bonded, heck, that anyone really bonded with Belkar. Except for animals and dinosaurs and such.
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    I can't believe I'm about to say this, but-

    Roy really should learn to be more like Belkar.

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    How does Roy know about the thing with the dinosaur? Belkar deliberately kept it secret.
    Not the time in the Arena, the time in Windy Canyon, where they were being attacked by Tarquin's army. Belkar tamed the dinosaur there, and named him Bloodfeast.
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    Nice to see the words out of Roy mouth about Belkar being clever, especially in regards to Durkon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron Miel View Post
    ... and discover that Belkar already knows.

    How does Roy know about the thing with the dinosaur? Belkar deliberately kept it secret.
    I'm sure that when the dinosaur started listening to Belkar during the big battle, he figured that there was something going on between them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron Miel View Post
    ... and discover that Belkar already knows.

    How does Roy know about the thing with the dinosaur? Belkar deliberately kept it secret.

    He did the thing with the dinosaur in front of Roy. In the pit. Roy was afraid since it was ranger thing to do. Battle with Nale's father
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    Dang, truth bombs all around. Too bad Roy didn't listen to the end of Belkar's speech.
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    So much for it being the "wrappy-uppy hugs-and-kisses part."

    And yes, I know Belkar has been an obnoxious jerk for most of the comic's history, but I feel like if Roy listened better here the outcome might have been better.

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    Who would've guessed that Belkar, of all people, would ever say that he doesn't know what he wants? Poor guy. It used to be all smiles and stabbings for him, and now he's caught a bad case of character depth.

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    Belkar has never met Eugene, has he? Sorry, B but Roy is way ahead of you when it comes to being talked down to.

    Belkar does have a point that Roy could get more magic. It’s not like he’d stop being a Fighter by doing that.

    Also I’m blanking on who the bald dude with a scar is supposed to be. A dwarf?
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    Thanks for the comic, Rich!

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    And yes, I know Belkar has been an obnoxious jerk for most of the comic's history, but I feel like if Roy listened better here the outcome might have been better.
    He might still. I feel like we'll get another strip of this argument.
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