Unity: Forward (2008/10/01)

Eugene: Oh, oh jeeze... I couldn't tell your scent and you don't have any spurs so I thought... er, I'm sorry, sir?
Juni: No, I'm not- argh, forget it. I shouldn't care so much.
Juni: So, the favor. I really need to find my Aikengyu friend. Can you help?
Eugene: I guess so. Is he down there? Maybe we can hunt some of the bugs.
Eugene: I mean they were a bit big for me but I guess we could split one.
Eugene: If that isn't too forward of me, I mean.
Juni: ...
Juni: sure... I guess.
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Unity: Nosebleed (2008/10/03)

Juni: Look, there he is! Sam!
Eugene: What? He's for real?
Sam: Mmh... Juni?
Eugene: I though you were just dreaming. Or crazy.
Eugene: Hey now, what's...
Juni: [[In Hiero]] Are you all right? Were you injured?
Sam: Just a little nose bleed.
Eugene: What is that, Hiero, or somethin'?
Juni: Vacuum will do that. I told you...
Sam: Who's yout little friend?
Juni: Oh, I'm sorry. Sam, this is Eugene.
Eugene: Uh, hi?
Juni: [[In Kajoshi]] Eugene, this is Sam.
Eugene: Where did you two come from?!
Sam: Talks a lot, doesn't he?
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Womble: Chiaroscuro (2008/10/04)

Flyer: Want to live forever? Want to experience life like never before??! Come see the Duchess and her state-of-the-art rejuvenation facility! For the low, low price of [[pound symbol]] 3 million, you, too, can find eternal happiness* with the flick of a switch!
Flyer: *Side effects may include acedia, quietude, scaly skin, weight gain, and a willingness to put up with endless scientific experiments. All payments final.
Wealthy woman: [[cursive font]] I think this is the place.
Wealthy Woman: Hello? I do say, hello?
Duchess: [[off-panel]] Ssh, they're here!
Duchess: Ah, yes, my evening appointment! I have been expecting you; Do come in.
Wealthy Woman: Oh, she looks so young!
Wealthy Man: [[Roman font]] This shall be good!
Duchess: I had thought there would only be one of you.
Wealthy Woman: A... change of plans.
Wealthy Man: Yes, quite.
Duchess: Well, the device is charged only for a single dosing.
Wealthy Man: Then we shall do it together! you owe me that much...
Duchess: I don't think... nah, it should be fine.
Duchess: Follow me.
Duchess: [[off-panel]] Just stand over there... yes, under the hatch. Close together now.
Wealthy Man: bloody bitch
Duchess: Perfect.
Wealthy Womble: [[cursive font]] My goodness, I feel younger already!
Wealthy Womble: [[Roman font]] Yes, darling, as do I! I am quite glad I discovered your plan!
Wealthy Womble: [[cursive and Roman]] And now, we can take our leave of-
Wealthy Womble: Darling, where are...? Oh my.
Wealthy Womble: I say, This does present a problem.
Duchess: Oh? Isn't this what you wanted?
Wealthy Womble: Not quite... And furthermore, I am left-handed, and I am right-. How are we to survive?
Duchess: I am sure you'll manage.
Duchess: I thank you for your kind business. If you would, plrease refer your wealthy friends.
Wealthy Womble: May we have-
Duchess: No refunds.
Wealthy Womble: Goodness! How rude!
Duchess: Good luck with forever.
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Unity: Complicated (2008/10/07)

Juni: Look, we came from the South. We didn't mean to end up here though-
Eugene: How d'ya just end up in this cave?
Juni: I can explain, but it's somewhat complicated.
Eugene: Ssh, wait.
Eugene: It's one of the bugs I was talkin about. Hungry?
Juni: Eugene, that's not a bug. Hello there!
Robot: [[EM voice]] Hi! Are you okay?
Eugene: Huh! Did you feel it sparkle? That was plain weird!
Juni: Yes, I seem to be fine! Whose are you?
Eugene: But not as weird as that.
Juni: Who is "Mother?"
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Unity: Figures (2008/10/09)

Juni: So this little drone bot tells me it belongs to someone named "Mother" and that we should go see her.
Eugene: "Tells you?"
Eugene: Lady, you're screwy. It didn't say a thing.
Juni: Well, sure, not out loud, but didn't you hear it in its sparkle?
Eugene: I felt its sparkle, ma'am, and it wasn't like a critter, but uh, if you're hearing things, then...
Juni: Okay, fine, I'm crazy. Great. You know anyone using the name "Mother?"
Sam: Juni, do you need help with that?
Eugene: Well, our broodwitch likes to be called that. Her name's, uh, Hira Melrose.
Juni: Aw crap. That figures.
Eugene: What does?
Juni: [[Hiero]] Hey , Sam, do you wanna meet my mom?
Sam: No.
Juni: What?
Sam: I mean, yes, dear. sigh
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Unity: Deferral (2008/10/14)

[[Juni, Eugene and Sam walk through the wilderness]]
Eugene: So, uh... You know our broodwitch?
Juni: Yes, Hira *actually is* my mother.
Eugene: As in... she spawned you? Isn't that-
Juni: [[forcefully]] Oh, yes, I recognize this place.
Eugene: I mean I don't know politics or-
Juni: Of course I was pretty tiny back then.
Eugene: Couldja stop inter-
Juni: [[in Hiero]] Hey Sam, up for walking a few more kilos? We're near my village.
Sam: You're asking this now?
Eugene: [[Kajoshi, annoyed]] Why don't you let me finish-
Juni: [[turning to face Eugene, spittle flying]] Asking what sort of aberration I am?!
Eugene: Well... when you put it that way...
Sam: [[Heiro, muttering]] I mean we've only been walking for what, half a deci?
{{Title text: Half a deci = 5 kaysecs = about an hour and twenty minutes. They haven't actually been walking that long.}}
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Unity: Outside the village (2008/10/16)

Eugene: [[in Kajoshi]] Aw, dang...
[[The party stops as Eugene complains and grabs his kilt.]]
Eugene: Hold up a bit. I shouldn't wear my huntin' kilt into town without a proper kill to show for it.
Sam: [[in Heiro]] Hey, what's... *breeze*, can't you spadetails keep your clothes on for even one kaysec?!
Juni: [[sternly]] Sam.
Sam: What?
[[Eugene bends over to undress, Juni is shown carrying the bug-bot.]]
Eugene: Alright, there we go.
Sam: Hey, he's a neutrois too!
Juni: What are you talking about?
Sam: [[wiggling a hoof-finger]] He hasn't got any dangly bits.
Juni: Eh? You're one to talk.
Sam: Yeah, but I'm not a natural male.
Juni: I was jo-- Uh, you realize that's a cloaca, right?
Eugene: What're you guys talkin' about?
Sam: [[quietly, hand on arm]] Wait, so you never had...?
Juni: [[Kajoshi, to Eugene, grinning and blushing]] Oh, just how masculine you are.
Eugene: Really? Thanks!
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Sketchbook: Cobra (2008/10/18)

A purple cobra with a blue hood
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Unity: Entry (2008/10/21)

[[Juni, Eugene and Sam stand outside the Broodwitch temple]]
Juni [Hiero]: Sam, you can't come in here. This is a sacred place.
Sam: So what should I do while you're inside?
Juni [Kajoshi]: Eugene, please keep Sam company. Show him around or something.
Eugene: Yes'm.
[[Juni trundles over to the temple]]
Eugene: Hey there, ladies! Iv'e got here a gen-u-ine Aikengyu, came all the way here from the South!
Female Kayohash 1: Oh, Eugene!
Female Kayohash 2: Neat!
Sam: What.
Juni: Um, that's not quite what I meant...
Female Kayohash 1 [off-camera]: What's its name?
Sam: Juni!
Female Kayohash 2: That cloth is so soft!
Female Kayohash 1: Cute ears!
Eugene: Please, ladies, one at a time!
Juni [entering the temple]: I'm sorry, Sam. [thought] But maybe this is what was meant to happen.
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Unity: Inside the temple (2008/10/23)

[[Inside the temple]]
Hira [holding an egg in front of an oil lamp]: You see, this egg is also unfertilized. I'm so sorry.
Rumi: I see. Thank you, Mother.
Hira: Have you ever considered -- one second. [to Juni] THis is a private consultation. Could you please --
Hira [turning to see Juni]: Juni?!
Juni: I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt... I'll wait in the lobby.
Hira: Oh my... Oh my, yes. Please, I will... yes. Wait out there. I'll be just a moment.
Hira: I am so very sorry for that, Rumi.
Rumi: That is all right, Mother. Is she family?
Hira: Yes, you could say that... but anyway, yes. Adoption. Often mothers are killed or vanish before their eggs hatch, and I prefer to find them new mothers. I simply cannot take care of all the abandoned young, which leaves a perfect opportunity for ...
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Random: Every XKCD comic (2008/10/24)

Permanent link to this comic: http://beesbuzz.biz/d/20081024.php
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I predict in the next five years, cell phones will be able to send messages by voice as an alternative to texting.
dude in car: I'm on my way
It will be sold as a safety feature, called "voice texting."
Later, they will add a version where the phone sends and receives "voice texts" continuously.
It will cost 20 cents per sentence.
Nobody will realize how stupid this is.
dude with phone: Lol I'm voice texting!
man with hat: You're stupid.
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Unity: Risotto (2008/10/28)

Sam [in the background, barefoot]: Give me back my shoes!
Female kayohash 2: Hee, it's all "moof moof moof!" Cute!
Hira: You look hungry. Have you eaten?
Juni (huddled up in a corner): This isn't where I meant to go.
Juni: I just wanted to... to go away. But the pod was diverted here, *here*, by whatever's in control... Something *meant* for me to come here. But why?
Hira: Come on, dear. I have some nice fresh grubs.
Juni: Meh.
Hira: I'll make risotto. You still like that, right?
Juni: With honey?
Hira: Of course.
bonus recipe: Sauté shallots, mushrooms, and fresh beetle grubs in cold-pressed seed oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until soft, about one centi. Add rice, stirring to coat with oil, until the rice becomes slightly flaxen (about 1.5 centis). Pour in 100cc wine, stirring constantly until absorbed, and slowly add vegetable broth 100cc at a time, stirring continuously until the broth is absorbed and the rice is al dente, about 1-1.2 kaysecs. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with finely-chopped pondgrass and a drizzle of honey [rustic Kajoshu style].
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Unity: Insight (2008/10/30)

[[Juni is eating in its mother Hira's house.]]
Juni: ...and so that's how Sam and I ended up here.
Hira: I see. And you didn't realize you had come home until Tsan's child said my name?
Juni: You mean Eugene? Yes.
Hira: Out of curiosity, did he say what he was doing in the cave?
Juni: He was out hunting, and I guess he heard the drone bots rescuing me.
Hira: Why would he be hunting that far away? I think he was looking for answers.
Juni: Answers? Answers to what?
Hira: What really happened to his mother, Tsan Rumio.
Hira: I think you may have some insight.
Hira: I am going to make some tea. Would you like some?
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2008/10/28: Transcripts

All of the past comics are now transcribed thanks largely to Smarasderagd and Bug (and hopefully they'll stay relatively up-to-date from now on), and you may notice that now you can view a comic's transcript as well.

2008/10/07: Cast page updated

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I've updated the cast page to include Eugene. However, he is missing a family name. So, post your suggestions for his full name in this comment thread, and I'll make my favorite one canon!

2008/10/04: Today's Womble took me all week to do

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I mean okay it's not like I do my comics all in one sitting but, wow, I did not expect this one comic to take me so long. So, um, Unity will probably fall behind next week, unless I manage to get a big surge of energy this weekend (which is unlikely).

2008/10/03: Wacom nibs reviewed

A while ago I posted a review of various Wacom nibs over on my blog. If you don't read my blog but do read the newsbox here and care what I think about my drawing implement of choice, well, I guess you could read it.