r/casualtiesunknown • u/bluewolf3691 Expie • Aug 21 '26
Artwork Hopefulness. Part 80.
FIRST: https://www.reddit.com/r/casualtiesunknown/comments/1u9g48x/hopeful_part_1/
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u/Necessary-Watch3163 Hollow Aug 21 '26
Dam, can't believe these crazy twists
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u/acetheclub lightbulb muncher Aug 21 '26
the moment you’ve all been waiting for, folks! it’s time for orion to lose their hand and for everyone to have emotional breakdowns for each of their unique reasons! so exciting am I right
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u/CharuV3 Aug 21 '26
I genuinely snorted reading this.
We'll see if they'll be any physical trauma to come from this.
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u/asrielbow Intermediate player Aug 21 '26
Hiii blue, happy to help. I'm really excited for the upcoming air fryer arc too
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u/ShyBiGuy9 Forklift Certified Expie Aug 21 '26
I understand that the gang needs to work with Orion in order to help Teddy, but holy crap they are NOT making it easy...
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u/Novel-Improvement-38 #1 Teddy simp Aug 21 '26
I was trying really hard to give Orion a chance for the last few pages but now I kinda wanna strangle him ngl
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u/Noir_Renard Aug 21 '26
If the other two didn't step in, when this happened. This probably would have ended with Orion getting his ass wopped.
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u/DazedKitsune rw pipeline casualty Aug 21 '26
Even I think that was a bit out of line, but the lashing out clearly means Something! alright, moment of truth, time to see if the wall or their fortitude crumbles first!
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u/igoiva Aug 21 '26
ORION FUCK OFFFFF,,,,,
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u/Novel-Improvement-38 #1 Teddy simp Aug 21 '26
I went from wanting to give him a chance to genuinely fucking hating him
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u/EEESJSJEJ Sawian Protector Aug 21 '26
Fr he’s a prick
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u/Novel-Improvement-38 #1 Teddy simp Aug 21 '26
He’s genuinely sadistic. If he was simply practical he wouldn’t be trying to make Teddy panic as it objectively makes this whole thing much harder
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u/Apprehensive-Wall632 Aug 21 '26
I wouldn’t really call him sadistic. It’s evident that Orion has been through some pretty heavy bullying in the past, and has problems of self worth due to his perceived inadequacy compared to other Milky’s. He’s probably internalized a method of dishing out what he gets. He know’s Teddy doesn’t like him, so his response is to level every insult he can at every opportunity as a defense mechanism against a perceived threat.
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u/Novel-Improvement-38 #1 Teddy simp Aug 21 '26
Who said Teddy doesn’t like him? Only reason Teddy has beef with him is because Orion keeps harassing him. Teddy definitely leaned into it but Orion didn’t like Teddy even before the runt comment.
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u/Apprehensive-Wall632 Aug 21 '26
Well of course Teddy doesn’t like him because of Orion’s persistent insults, but that’s not how Orion perceives it. Orion evidently comes from a background where your ability to produce results is equivalent to your worth to others. That’s why the runt comment hit him so hard, and why they have been basically enemies since then. Orion think’s Teddy has a low opinion of him, and in his world where decide standing that basically makes them enemies in his mind.
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u/Otterbotanical Aug 21 '26
"because you don't like me, I'm going to make sure you hate me" what a wonderful and wise response
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u/Kiita-Ninetails Aug 21 '26
My guy, NONE of the sawians have a healthy and reasonable perspective on social interaction. Their role models are literally serial killing scientific sociopaths. None of these people have well developed social skills.
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u/Otterbotanical Aug 21 '26
But the other three are trying. They want to feel good, they're scared and they are sharing that fear with each other. They have all had internal crises, and they have all attempted to reach out to the milky in their own way. I'll even accept him biting at Teddy for accidentally calling him a name that struck a chord, and trying to give a hug unasked. However here, Teddy is obviously just terrified, none of them are picking on the milky but he's still choosing to make sure Teddy knows that he's worthless. Choosing to pick the words that hurt most, when no one is doing shit to him. He's antagonizing them because he knows he has power. They need him, so he's free to say anything and they just have to take it.
As you said, they all have horrible social skills, but it seems to be working just fine for 3 of them. Only one is somehow getting more and more prickly.
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u/TearOpenTheVault Expie Aug 21 '26
God forbid characters in fiction aren't perfectly rational and wise thinking beings.
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u/EEESJSJEJ Sawian Protector Aug 21 '26
Yeah and Biscuit also already forgiven Teddy, but Orion still wouldn’t let it go for some reason
Edit: forgot to put this but I feel like Orion is no better than the scientists, if anything he’s just like them
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u/Novel-Improvement-38 #1 Teddy simp Aug 21 '26
Probably something to be said about how abuse victims can inherit the abusive tendencies of their abusers but I still wanna dangle him over the edge of a cliff until he promises to be nice
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u/EEESJSJEJ Sawian Protector Aug 21 '26
I agree with you on that, let’s hope he eventually redeems himself though
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u/Novel-Improvement-38 #1 Teddy simp Aug 21 '26
I’m not optimistic unfortunately but I’m willing to be wrong (hoping for it really)
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u/Commercial-Pack-9352 Aug 21 '26
i am so hoping for his redeeming arc. he's setting it up impressively.
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u/Used-Candle-7463 Beginner player Aug 21 '26
as someone who was abused by a person that took on the qualities of her abuser, I can say at some point the victim stops being a victim and becomes an abuser. I'd say orions past abuse doesn't excuse his current actions
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u/Kiita-Ninetails Aug 21 '26
I mean they are, a lot of the Milky are and that is the point I feel. Because you have to understand the world they exist within, scientists represent power, control, and stability to the sawians. So for Milky especially, who are percieved as only good for their smarts it is not a shocker a LOT of them inherit those traits from their role models.
As I have said many times, in the situation the sawians are in. "In control" generally means trying to be a sociopathic scientist because those are the ones that their whole lives have been in control.
And we see that Orion has a powerful need to feel like they are in control of things. Almost every time they lash out its when something challenges that idea of control, and when they have to give it up it clearly is a huge struggle. When biscut saved them they were clearly struggling with needing help, and after that they very quickly asserted themselves as the 'leader' to regain that control.
So when Teddy comes along, being the cause of many of the woes of others. And pushing back when pressed and not giving Orion that control of just meekly following along, and morever, questioning Orion's ability. Orion lashes out, and still lashes out. Because Teddy, intentionally or not, called into question Orion's ability to control the situation. And even here, Orion isn't primarily trying to help. They are primarily looking to get control back. "I am the leader, its my plan, I'm in charge."
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u/Myoxocephalus Aug 21 '26
If he only wanted to be sadistic, he could have said there was no option but to break Teddy’s shoulders and shove him out. I think he’s got other motivations.
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u/Otterbotanical Aug 21 '26
You're now seeing what I was seeing, being unnecessarily ruthless, nearly enjoying making teddy feel as messed up as possible. This is not equal response to Teddy calling him runt or hugging him without asking. Literally telling him he would rather let him die. Little bit of pink background in the Teddy, Biscuit, and Stringbean comic.
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u/Novel-Improvement-38 #1 Teddy simp Aug 21 '26
I’m genuinely curious of Orion is meant to be written as an antagonist or not cause it’s hard to read him as anything else at this point
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u/BleepBloopRobo Aug 22 '26
I mean, at least personally I've never really gotten that impression. He's a terrible ass to Teddy but like. Someone being a traumatized asshole who takes every effort to make you feel bad doesn't make them more of an antagonist than the planet full of hungry shadecrawlers and constant risks of death. At least to me.
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u/Ender-dragoncat I've teleported myself one too many times and now I'm here Aug 21 '26
On one hand free lunch
On the other Teddy survive
Mhhh
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u/Punished-Gecko Aug 21 '26
Orion has some serious trauma, he's almost certainly repeating things that were hurled his direction given that grey text.
I'm very curious to see what caused this Milky to be so closed off emotionally.
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u/omeggga Aug 21 '26
If I had to guess? Being the runt of the litter. The one put down constantly, his performance being a drop in the bucket to his peers in a space where only wits and academics matter.
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u/Mysterious_Mess2297 Aug 21 '26
I believe this is the scientists having previously been talking to one another and telling another to leave Orion to rot as they have no use for a “runt”, or a group of Orion’s fellow milkies which he could have looked up to and now feels he has to perform just as well as they had but in reality they heavily doubt themselves.
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u/Nano_Bat Aug 21 '26
“Look, I know we’re in a survival situation right now, but trust me this beef can’t wait, I have to make my grievances known!”
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u/Natural-Dentist1567 Living mine sweeper Aug 21 '26 edited Aug 21 '26
The anticipation is killing me, and what a little shithead Orion my resentment towards them grows with every page
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u/ThiefRainbow Aug 21 '26
That 'Them' is really bad :<
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u/Mysterious_Mess2297 Aug 21 '26
I believe this is the scientists having previously been talking to one another and telling another to leave Orion to rot as they have no use for a “runt”, or a group of Orion’s fellow milkies which he could have looked up to and now feels he has to perform just as well as they had but in reality they heavily doubt themselves.
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u/Notamoogle1 Expie Aug 21 '26
I am so scared (of Orion breaking the gangs air fryer of course what else could it be)
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u/TheLoneliestGolem god gives the tastiest expies to the hungriest dunes Aug 21 '26
really hoping orion unclenches and lets the rod up their ass fall out after this
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u/Myoxocephalus Aug 21 '26
Even seeing so much of his bad side, I still can’t bring myself to hate Orion. What a maladaptive little wretch! I love the little look of shame he gives when Teddy claps back at him, he must realize just how much the front he puts up drives people away. Too bad he always responds to those feelings of doubt by lashing out!
I don’t think Orion can develop as a character until the mask crumbles…
Hammer away, Stringbean!
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u/omeggga Aug 21 '26 edited Aug 21 '26
Man Orion is NOT mincing words. Can call the lil guy a lot of things, including "not calm under pressure". To be fair, I wouldn't be either but damn that is a snap if I've ever seen it.
If Teddy gets out Orion will deserve a proper backhand. By the way, yes, I still relate to Orion and yes I too would be that much of an asshole. When I lock in, do NOT interrupt me.
Awesome page as always!
EDIT: fins :)
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u/Barlindsky27 Aug 21 '26
Wouldn't it be smarter for biscuit to hold it with the machnic arm?
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u/Graknorke Aug 21 '26 edited Aug 21 '26
I doubt it has the dexterity for that, and you don't want to risk an imperfect attempt when you might only get one.
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u/Barlindsky27 Aug 21 '26
True, but surely Onion could have tied it to the hand.
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u/Graknorke Aug 21 '26
It's not just about holding the knife, it's about holding it firmly in the right position and angle.
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u/Barlindsky27 Aug 21 '26
I guess, I just think they could have done something like that, that would have been safer. I don't want out goobers hurt, and having played the game quite a lot, I know getting hurt is something that's going to happen
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u/What-the-Flying-Fox Aug 21 '26
I wonder if all this hostility towards Teddy and Stringbean is going to affect Orion’s and Biscuit’s relationship.
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u/DeniableTuna Aug 21 '26
It’s called hopefulness for a reason
It’s called hopefulness for a reason
It’s called hopefulness for a reason
It’s called hopefulness for a reason
It’s called hopefulness for a reason!!!
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u/Suchusite Mince Meat Aug 21 '26
The fact no one has commented on the underlying "Leave THEM to Rot" yet is utterly insane and criminal. Yet it shows how Orion prioritizes their own safety pretty well.
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u/omeggga Aug 21 '26
Also noteworthy is how it's gray. It was a thing said to them and channeled in the stress of the situation.
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u/Mysterious_Mess2297 Aug 21 '26
I believe this is the scientists having previously been talking to one another and telling another to leave Orion to rot, or a group of Orion’s fellow milkies which he could have looked up to and now feels he has to perform just as well as they had.
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u/Marquess-Ink Stringbean Fanboy Aug 21 '26
Alright, as leader of this bunch, Stringbean gotta have a little chat with Orion like "Bruh, you either chill or we'll have a problem and I'm not one to have problems with other people"
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u/Chaos_Johnson Velvet Enjoyer Aug 21 '26
hoping and praying that orion opens up to teddy after this
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u/VikHyena Beginner player Aug 21 '26
Istfg if Teddy gets hurt cuz of this I'm gonna cry, he's such a sweetheart and Orion is pissing me off with his incessant dickishness. I get that he's like that bc of past experiences but fuck man
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u/Emergency-Wish6080 Aug 21 '26
As your local Orion defender, I would like to point out that Teddy was also pretty abrasive and distant until Stringbean helped them confront their past traumas. And it seems very obvious that Orion is carrying the same sort of stuff around that they haven't dealt with yet, for example, the word 'runt' was obviously a sort of trigger there. So yes, Orion is being nasty right now, but theyre dealing with a difficult situation (remember, their lives are all at risk if they can't get Teddy dislodged), theyre doing so under the pressure of being 'the smart one' who has to step up and rescue the group, and doing so under the weight of unresolved traumas weighing invisibly on them.
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u/Federal-Income1149 Milky Aug 21 '26
To add to this, did anyone noticed how they actually contradicted their own statement by their actions? For someone who could have let Teddy to rot, they are now sacrificing their hand for a method, that probably will have less damage to Teddy than the original bad option. Very weird for someone who doesn't care to provide aid to THAT extend. They could have chosen the different, more painful method instead, but seems like deep down they care enough to create a diff idea.
Logically, the question is, why their actions contradict their words? Simple really, if you are familiar with line of thoughts Orion has: if you care, you are vulnerable. If you are vulnerable, you get hurt. Therefore, show no weakness, if anyone thinks you are doing it for them and you care - demolish this logic inside of their head. Let them think you don't care and push them away. What they are saying here is not only for Teddy, but for themself as well.
One of the reason why I like Orion so much is how they will truly test the group. Example, will Stringbean go against their own concept of helping everyone without conditions if the one who needs help is actively hurting their friend? After all, it's easy to find kindness and forgiveness to someone who doesn't act as a douche-bag to someone you like than to someone who does. Will they see through their defense and try to help or will they sacrifice their values to pursue an easier strategy? Eventually, we will find out
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u/Otterbotanical Aug 21 '26
I don't think they're in a position to need to be tested. I think the milky is helping just because it's logical, nothing more. He doesn't want to deal with the fallout from all three of them if he went with his preferred option of breaking Teddy's shoulders. He clearly wants A) teddy to be dropped off a cliff and B) ENJOYS hurting, scaring, and insulting Teddy.
I really honestly don't care about the fucking thing anymore. If he gets a redemption arc, I'm skipping it
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u/Federal-Income1149 Milky Aug 21 '26
At this point, there is nothing I can additionaly say to you that will change your mind not am I interested in this. Your zealous sense of justice (or judgement, since one thing you mentioned is your interpretation, not the actual fact) is blinding to say the least. To the extent of having zero hope or care for redemption is still very interesting.
(We've been through this dance before. Intent to hurt, yata yata. No need to repeat yourself, heard you before multiple times)
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u/Otterbotanical Aug 21 '26
It is his responsibility to not be a dick, that's all. He is picking times when he has not been hurt or attacked by anyone, to attack others. There is no reason for him to be doing what he's doing here, all of them are now aware of his boundaries and respecting them. All he has to do is not be a dick, but he is choosing to anyway.
People who want to improve, to get closer to people socially, who want to get out from under their shitty past, will at least make efforts to reconnect with others. When I was told by my friends growing up that I was getting loud, obnoxious, or interrupting people, I felt bad and wanted to do better.
The milky does not exhibit any desire to "come back" from the emotional place he's in. He seems to want to stay there, and stomp in the faces of anyone that isn't perfectly neutral towards him.
And sometimes that's okay, if you got a co-worker that does not want to be friends, makes it clear that you need to back the fuck off, then hey! You can just leave them alone, never interact with them. Respect their wishes and stay the hell out of their way. None of them have that option right now though. The milky does not deserve to make everyone else's life hell just because he's hurt.
I take solace in the fact that everyone else here is extremely tired of his antics.
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u/Key_Kaleidoscope6162 Aug 22 '26
Teddy still did not apologise for calling orion a runt by the way, Teddy also started it by again, calling him a runt.
I hate how Teddy gets to be a dick to orion first and everyone ignores it.
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u/Otterbotanical Aug 22 '26
Uh, Teddy was not "being a dick" what the hell?? Orion was the one who had an outburst. He was going on and on about being "clearly not one of you". When Teddy just asked "what do you mean by that?", Orion stopped everyone in their tracks to make a big deal out of it.
Go back and read it, he meant ZERO offense. Teddy was saying "I thought it were a small one of us?"
The two things are not the same. Teddy meant no offense, and sure, he deserves to apologize to Orion, but Orion is now, long after the fact, telling Teddy that he wants him dead.
Tell me how we should be soft and accommodating for Orion while he's just shitting all over Teddy.
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u/rancherman2 Aug 21 '26
Look at Orions little smile in the last slide, the smug little shit has a plan to get rid of Teddy I bet!
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u/omeggga Aug 21 '26
It's a nervous grin. They're afraid.
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u/Keheck Gleeful Aug 21 '26
I wouldn't even classify it as a grin, the corner of their mouth is angled down. To me this registers as a "I'm really fucking terrified" expression rather than a nervous grin, where I would expect the corners to angle up
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u/rancherman2 Aug 21 '26
Orion is a Milky, which means he uses his intelligence for evil. Unlike Voyagers who use their intelligence for good!
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u/RadAnonim Expie Aug 21 '26
After they're free, Orion's gotta go. Before Teddy actually sits on him
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u/Shock223 Aug 21 '26
They really should have given Teddy that plushie to hold while doing this. something to hold to calm him down.
And I swear Orion, please keep your mouth closed while working. Just making it harder for everyone.
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u/Temporary-Humor4813 Aug 21 '26
Alright, I'm done lurking. There is no hope for Orion. They must be ended.
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u/yourlocalidiot143 Protecc the Expies | Certified Onion Aug 21 '26
ORION IF YOU AREN'T NICE TO TEDDY I'LL BREAK YOUR FUCKING AIRFRYER
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u/Ok-Cartographer-324 Aug 21 '26
God, I missed this comic so much, and that feeling of intrigue-wondering if in the next part you'll decide not to live up to the comic's title and our expectations =w="
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u/R7nd0mGuy Aug 21 '26
Orion is trying to turn Teddy into a singularity in order to beat Einstein in being the “black hole guy” thats what all the darkness is
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u/sadmac356 Expie Aug 21 '26
Orion…just because you've been through hell doesn't mean you get to take it out on others
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u/Roblox_Cat Hopeful Aug 22 '26
After many hours and passing out pretty early today… I can finally read this to see why so many people were stressing and hating on Orion for this one ;-; that’s a bit fucking close with a bit too much dismissal/hate… And Trauma… Poor lil guy, “I would leave you to rot.” Truly some cruel words to be told…
I hope everything goes well, but I also hope that Orion gets bitch slapped by Teddy then a big hug… 1 for the comments 1 for the trauma. Not really effective at solving or helping anything but would show sincerity.(Can’t wait till we unwrap the bag that is Orions issues)
“Do cease your mewling. I cannot hear the stone.”
That line is way too funny to me XD(I am going to try so damn hard the next time one of my friends yaps a bit too much to use something like that XD[All in jest of course :p] but many games with mining :3)
Also, even though your friend won’t see it, tell them I say thanks and appreciate them helping you(Kinda sounds silly for me to say but I don’t think your friends helping you can ever be appreciated enough even if it’s just getting through the steps[Which is still important] so have a doodle for them >:3)
(Ps. I used the wrong brush but stuck with it so eh)
Thanks for another comic part >:3 with some neat and cool perspectives :]
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u/CharuV3 Aug 21 '26
Nice double text there, Orion.
Too bad repeating words to someone you don't like in a high stress situation is not a good idea.
Man, for a milky, you sure are a dumb one, you little runt
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Excited to see where you dissect Orion's mental suffering and how they will come to terms with whatever conflict is going on.
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u/Mikel_S Aug 21 '26 edited Aug 21 '26
I don't think Orion was mistreated by the scientists. In fact, he seems to recall his time up there fondly. He was mistreated by another group of expies. Likely a group thay was more actively hostile to their human masters and detested Orion for his intellect (and maybe his attitude, even if it wasn't as bad back then). His stature would just be an easy excuse.
He seems to be recalling another group abandoning him, leaving him behind, judging him harshly for his stature, "leave them to rot." clearly one person talking to another about leaving Orion.
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u/Miner_239 Aug 21 '26
is that black dot just some shadow or is it something more ominous
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u/LG3V Aug 21 '26
The grey and black is basically their current mental darkness, Teddy is very stressed out and feels really guilty for trapping the others, and Orion is not helping with his snarky and mean remarks
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u/Runic_oddity Aug 21 '26
Seems it's the artists way of depicting negative emotions, fear, anxiety, sadness, depression and otherwise general emotional pain... The blacker and bigger, the worse the emotional state.
Teddy here is a very emotional boi, feeling guilty for getting stuck and risking his friend's life, fear of being injured by the plan to get him out, hurt and angry at Orion because he a bitch. It's an understandable reaction given the situation. But he's being very brave. And we're all very proud of our boy
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u/xx69coldsteel420xx Aug 21 '26
Note Orion actively fighting his past trauma and it's still getting to him.
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u/Such_Beautiful7308 No.1 Expie cuddler x3🫂 Aug 21 '26
Stringbean, please miss and hit orion in the head :3
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u/Samson_J_Rivers SAW-08 Sanctuary Operator Aug 21 '26
Orion giving milkies the bad name they deserve.
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u/Sad-gamer3069 Aug 21 '26
I feel like when Orion learns as to why Teddy is so big boned, he’d take everything back.
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u/Graknorke Aug 21 '26
Of course the pampered housepet doesn't appreciate the focus it takes for an actual worker to try and solve a problem. Orion gets no respect.
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u/MadranDevice Aug 21 '26
They could have at least put the plush on Teddies head to protect his brain box
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u/Leafeonisking Intermediate player Aug 21 '26
Given what you have done to us in the past. I dont like this.
Given the name of the series, I jave a feeling it will work.
BUT I DONT TRUST YOU
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u/Apollo-235 Traumatized Aug 21 '26
I can’t take this buildup man, I just want things to be fine Q^Q
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u/Real_Set6866 #1 Orion Defender Aug 21 '26 edited Aug 21 '26
Orion has really gotta open up and stop directing all they negativity towards Teddy. Lil dude's gonna explode! Much unlike Teddy's skull, cuz this plan is gonna all work out. Defiently. My goat wouldn't fuck it up.
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u/Espeonstar Aug 21 '26
I really do like the detail of Orion having cracks when getting emotionally unstable. Like a mask is starting to break... It makes sense to me, if the way he acts is an attempt at compensating for and hiding his insecurities. Excellent visual for that
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u/AlexThePSBoy Hasn't played the game yet Aug 21 '26
I can see some black cracks on Orion’s head and Teddy’s chest is turning black… this isn’t good.
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u/Skillz_mcgee Aug 22 '26
I like how the cracks appear on Orion's ears and on Teddy's heart/chest. It kinda reads to me the way they're responding to the trauma, in that Orion is mimmicking (knowingly or not) what he's heard, and Teddy is heartbroken by what he's hearing.
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u/Away-Bell-7278 Aug 22 '26
noooo its not his fault side note: oriin needs to get stuck in a hole and learn some manners
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u/Armored_Cocrane Aug 22 '26
God da....f...ORION ! i'm gonna respectfuly talk to you with a rifle, if you keep this attitude, young man ! Or lady. Who's know with them ?
Reguardless of my pun, sincerly, i try to like you Orion, can you stop being a insufferable jerk for like more than tweleves second ?
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u/Former-Copy5956 Milky Aug 22 '26
Orion no longer needs a slap to the face, they need a sucker punch.
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u/MarshNotMallow_ Milky Apologist Aug 21 '26
This page alone has almost completely changed my stance on Orion. What a little twat
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u/Mysterious_Mess2297 Aug 21 '26
He doesn’t mean what he says and is seemingly repeated what has been done/said to himself. Doesn’t excuse how he is acting, but it’s not malicious.
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u/MarshNotMallow_ Milky Apologist Aug 21 '26
Was a tad overly harsh in my first comment. Regardless, a prick born of circumstance is still a prick.
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u/ManagementRoutine894 Aug 21 '26
"Whats better to be born good, or to change your evil nature through great effort?" - Paarthurnax from skyrim
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u/acetheclub lightbulb muncher Aug 21 '26 edited Aug 21 '26
orion is my favorite character but at this point the hate is ABSOLUTELY justified
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u/ConversationKey5649 Last Stand Addict Aug 21 '26
I know it’s very much an asshole thing to say that (or Orion) but like, man just prioritizes survival over connection like any sane person (who doesn’t have much morals mind you) would. So I see where the glorified white highlighter comes from.
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u/Mysterious_Mess2297 Aug 21 '26
I believe the gray text is the scientists having previously been talking to one another and telling another to leave Orion to rot as they have no use for a “runt”, or a group of Orion’s fellow milkies which he could have looked up to and now feels he has to perform just as well as they had but in reality they heavily doubt themselves.
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u/notsuzpicious Aug 21 '26
Man Orions got some demons, huh? Like I know its no excuse to be a dick but still. Poor guy, I hope he gets his big emotional breakthrough moment soon.
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u/Pedroernesto Aug 21 '26
First off, congrats for the 80 pages! :D I see a lot of people roasting Orion because they're a prick (Orion, not the people lol). And yes, they are. But that makes me like them even more. Orion adds complexity and is a counterpoint to this positive and friendly group. And, even if unwillingly, they're helping Teddy. Can't wait to see what horrors happened at the lab :)
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u/CurrentNext4203 Hollow Aug 21 '26
I might be the only one left on team Orion, while he's a grade A hater, he's been completely valid in all of his spite thus far. Sometimes it's okay to hold grudges.l, but I'm sure we'll get to see him grow and change his attitude.
Or the cave can collapse and kill half the cast next release, that would for sure be a twist 😂
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u/Geo148 Airfryer Certified Aug 21 '26
Those mental cracks on Orion...
He is about to lose it. I wonder if he'll accept a hug after all this
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u/jjnix Aug 21 '26
Orion better lose his entire arm for this one. I can not wait to see him finally broken down into a pile of quivering snot 😮💨
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u/Not_sharing_my_name Aug 21 '26
Stringbean you must swing as hard as physically possible
shatter Orions hand
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u/Keheck Gleeful Aug 21 '26
Man it would sure suck if the entire time there was a shade crawler on the other side that is about to bite Teddy's leg or something causing their head to shoot up from the pain making Stringbean accidentally clobber them
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u/Plus-Search9671 #2 Voyager lover Aug 21 '26
Next part’s about to be ether another happy ending or the most sad part in the entire comic
(Also is that bitch Orion also saying that he would leave them too in the gray text?)