Editing 784: Falling Asleep
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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
− | The first | + | {{incomplete|There was no reason given originally when this comic was listed as today's incomplete explanation - but since then the explanation has been split up in a part about the comic and one about the title text - Maybe it can be considered complete now?}} |
+ | The first few panels of this strip seem romantic and sentimental, as it's common to hear that people sleep better next to people they love. The last panel reveals that Cueball and Megan are actually going through some relationship trouble, because Cueball uses her presence as a good reason for leaving this world behind. He does, however, not intend to commit suicide to escape from her and the world; he just wishes to escape by falling asleep. | ||
− | As the title text reveals, he also wishes to avoid her in his dreams, as he wishes their dreams do not intersect - i.e. he hopes he will not dream of her (and vice versa) | + | As the title text reveals, he also wishes to avoid her in his dreams, as he wishes their dreams do not intersect - i.e. he hopes he will not dream of her (and vice versa). |
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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:[Megan is lying in bed, gripping her pillow.] | :[Megan is lying in bed, gripping her pillow.] | ||
− | :With you beside | + | :With you beside me- |
:[Cueball is lying on his back in bed.] | :[Cueball is lying on his back in bed.] |