JED, you displayed a very excellent, very *accurate* thing in panel 3. That is the EXACT spot (on either side of my spine) where my WORST knotted muscles got, back when I was a 39H. Even after losing 5 pounds (2.3kg) from reduction surgery, I *still* have knotted muscle problems right there, just under and around the scapulae (shoulderblades).
Gentles, take careful note; if you ever have a well-endowed friend, that area is the *best* area to massage! (When ASKED to massage those spots! Never give a massage unasked, because they could have health issues, or touch sensitivity issues, or who knows what reason why a massage unasked is a bad idea! Consent culture, please!)
I found asking if somebody wants a back rub rather than a massage is a much better way to say you want to help somebody relax. That area between and below the shoulder blades is a place no one can easily stretch and release tension in themselves. Heck most people aren’t even flexible enough to touch those areas much less put any pressure on them.
I love how Mentl is playing with Zona’s hair. It is very realistic and romantic and sweet. I love also the discussion and the fact that it seems.. they finally get to relax… at least the calm before the storm?
And I love to see more about Zona’s psychology. I wonder how much it is ‘pissing her off’ when her mother sees in her Zonn and not herself. You can be proud about being a lot like someone else but every child want to be her or himself….
This is a really nice and deep part. One of the many reasons I love this comic.
I like how Zona tries to be fair to Zonn. (And is conscious about her issues towards him.)
And we all remember how Ipola wonders out loud, infuriated, “Must you be so, so, so Erogenian?”
Also, while we’re pointing out superbly real and nice poses, Zona’s hand on Mentl’s shoulder blade in panel 4 is both firm and tender – beautiful.
And the faces! From Zona’s wry smile in panel 2, to her I-don’t-care-that-I’m-looking-insecure look in panel 4, to her tender fierceness to Mentl’s playful defiance, this is a festival. Awesome job, sir.
It’s quite possible that I missed it in the past, but this is the first time I can recall Zona referring to Mentl as “Mike”. Dunno why, but to me it makes the moment that much more intimate between them.
Well, maybe a few days. More likely a few weeks. We don’t really know how much time they spent on Earth before coming back. Long enough for Tula to get poisoned by the lack of magic, though.
8 thoughts on “Daddy Issues – Page 1047”
Jean
JED, you displayed a very excellent, very *accurate* thing in panel 3. That is the EXACT spot (on either side of my spine) where my WORST knotted muscles got, back when I was a 39H. Even after losing 5 pounds (2.3kg) from reduction surgery, I *still* have knotted muscle problems right there, just under and around the scapulae (shoulderblades).
Gentles, take careful note; if you ever have a well-endowed friend, that area is the *best* area to massage! (When ASKED to massage those spots! Never give a massage unasked, because they could have health issues, or touch sensitivity issues, or who knows what reason why a massage unasked is a bad idea! Consent culture, please!)
Just_IDD
I found asking if somebody wants a back rub rather than a massage is a much better way to say you want to help somebody relax. That area between and below the shoulder blades is a place no one can easily stretch and release tension in themselves. Heck most people aren’t even flexible enough to touch those areas much less put any pressure on them.
EmmaC
I love how Mentl is playing with Zona’s hair. It is very realistic and romantic and sweet. I love also the discussion and the fact that it seems.. they finally get to relax… at least the calm before the storm?
And I love to see more about Zona’s psychology. I wonder how much it is ‘pissing her off’ when her mother sees in her Zonn and not herself. You can be proud about being a lot like someone else but every child want to be her or himself….
This is a really nice and deep part. One of the many reasons I love this comic.
jd.
I like how Zona tries to be fair to Zonn. (And is conscious about her issues towards him.)
And we all remember how Ipola wonders out loud, infuriated, “Must you be so, so, so Erogenian?”
Also, while we’re pointing out superbly real and nice poses, Zona’s hand on Mentl’s shoulder blade in panel 4 is both firm and tender – beautiful.
And the faces! From Zona’s wry smile in panel 2, to her I-don’t-care-that-I’m-looking-insecure look in panel 4, to her tender fierceness to Mentl’s playful defiance, this is a festival. Awesome job, sir.
Prairie Son
The contrast is off enough it’s a little hard to read the speech balloons.
Thom Solo
It’s quite possible that I missed it in the past, but this is the first time I can recall Zona referring to Mentl as “Mike”. Dunno why, but to me it makes the moment that much more intimate between them.
SeanR
She only learned of his legal, birth, name a few days ago.
Prairie Son
Well, maybe a few days. More likely a few weeks. We don’t really know how much time they spent on Earth before coming back. Long enough for Tula to get poisoned by the lack of magic, though.
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