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PANEL 3
A) JEFF: WIL JE HET VASTHOUDEN OFZO?
PANEL 4
B) DEACON: WIL JIJ DAT IK JE PENIS VASTHOU?
PANEL 5
C) JEFF: ON-VERDOMD-GELOOFLIJK!
PANEL 6
D) JEFF: JE BENT NIET VAN PLAN OM ME OOIT ALLEEN TE LATEN, NIET WAAR?
E) DEACON: DE ANDERE OPTIE ZOU ZIJN OM JE TIJDENS DE HERLAAD SESSIES OP TE SLUITEN
F) DEACON: IK DACHT DAT JE MIJN GEZELSCHAP WEL PREFEREERDE.
PANEL 7
G) JEFF: WAT ZOU IK NU DOEN?!
H) JEFF: JE BENT ZOWAT TWEE MILJOEN KEER STERKER DAN MIJ. JE HEBT DE TACTISCHE WIJSHEDEN VAN HONDERD GENERAALS IN DAT SYNTHETISCHE BREIN VAN JOU!
I) JEFF: WAT ZOU IK NU KUNNEN DOEN ALS JIJ NIET KIJKT?!
PANEL 1:
A) CAPTION: DA VINCI FOUR MISSION: DAY 13.
PANEL 3:
B) JEFF: YOU WANT TO HOLD IT OR SOMETHING?
PANEL 4:
C) DEACON: WOULD YOU LIKE ME TO HOLD YOUR PENIS?
PANEL 5:
D) SFX: ZIP!
E) JEFF: UN-FREAKING-BELIEVABLE!
PANEL 6:
F) JEFF: YOU'RE NOT GOING TO LEAVE ME ALONE EVER, ARE YOU?
G) DEACON: THE OTHER OPTION WOULD BE TO LOCK YOU UP BETWEEN RECHARGE SESSIONS.
H) DEACON: I THOUGHT YOU'D FIND MY COMPANY PREFERABLE.
PANEL 7:
I) JEFF: WHAT AM I GOING TO DO?!
J) JEFF: YOU'RE LIKE TWO MILLION TIMES STRONGER THAN ME. YOU'VE GOT THE TACTICAL SMARTS OF A HUNDRED GENERALS IN THAT SYNTHETIC BRAIN OF YOURS.
K) JEFF: WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WHILE YOU'RE NOT LOOKING?!
PANEL 1:
A) CAPTION: MISSION DA VINCI FOUR : JOUR 13.
PANEL 3:
B) JEFF: TU VEUX LE TENIR OU QUOI ?
PANEL 4:
C) DEACON: TU AIMERAIS QUE JE TIENNE TON PÉNIS ?
PANEL 5:
D) SFX: ZIP!
E) JEFF: IN-CRO-Y-ABLE !
PANEL 6:
F) JEFF: TU NE ME LAISSERAS JAMAIS TOUT SEUL, HEIN ?
G) DEACON: L'AUTRE OPTION SERAIT DE T'ENFERMER DURANT LES SESSIONS DE RECHARGE.
H) DEACON: JE PENSAIS QUE TU PRÉFÉRERAIS MA COMPAGNIE.
PANEL 7:
I) JEFF: QU'EST-CE QUE JE POURRAIS FAIRE ?!
J) JEFF: T'ES GENRE DEUX MILLIONS DE FOIS PLUS FORT QUE MOI. TU AS L'INTELLIGENCE STRATÉGIQUE DE CENT GÉNÉRALES DANS TON CERVEAU ARTIFICIEL !
K) JEFF: QU'EST-CE QUE JE POURRAIS BIEN FAIRE PENDANT QUE TU NE REGARDES PAS ?!
PANEL 1
A) BILDTEXT: DA VINCI 4-MISSION: TAG 13
PANEL 3
B) JEFF: WOLLEN SIE HALTEN, ODER SO?
PANEL 4
C) DEACON: MÖCHTEST DU, DASS ICH DEINEN PENIS HALTE?
PANEL 5
D) JEFF: ABSOLUT UNGLAUBLICH!
PANEL 6
F) JEFF: SIE WERDEN MICH NIEMALS ALLEINE LASSEN, ODER?
G) DEACON: DIE ANDERE MÖGLICHKEIT WÄRE, DICH ZWISCHEN DEN AUFLADESESSIONS EINZUSPERREN.
H) DEACON: ICH DACHTE, DU WÜRDEST MEINE GESELLSCHAFT ANGENEHMER FINDEN.
PANEL 7
I) JEFF: WAS SOLLTE ICH SCHON TUN?
J) JEFF: SIE SIND MINDESTENS ZWEI MILLIONEN MAL STÄRKER ALS ICH. SIE HABEN DIE TAKTIKEN VON HUNDERT GENERÄLEN IN IHREM KÜNSTLICHEN GEHIRN.
K) JEFF: WAS SOLLTE ICH ALSO TUN, WÄHREND SIE GERADE NICHT HINSCHAUEN?!
QUADRO 1:
A) LEGENDA: MISSÃO DA VINCI QUATRO: DIA 13. QUADRO 3:
B) JEFF: VOCÊ QUER PEGAR ELE NA MÃO, OU ALGO ASSIM? QUADRO 4:
C) DEACON: VOCÊ GOSTARIA QUE EU PEGASSE NO SEU PÊNIS? QUADRO 5:
D) ONOMATOPEIA: ZIP!
E) JEFF: EU NÃO ACREDITO! QUADRO 6:
F) JEFF: VOCÊ NÃO VEI ME DEIXAR EM PAZ NUNCA, NÉ?
G) DEACON: A OUTRA ALTERNATIVA SERIA TRANCÁ-LO ENTRE AS SESSÕES DE RECARGA.
H) DEACON: EU ACHEI QUE VOCÊ PREFERIRA A COMPANHIA. QUADRO 7:
I) JEFF: O QUE EU VOU FAZER?
J) JEFF: VOCÊ É VINTE MILHÕES DE VEZES MAIS FORTE QUE EU. VOCÊ TEM O CONHECIMENTO TÁTICO DE CENTENAS DE GENERAIS NESSA SUA CABEÇA SINTÉTICA.
K) JEFF: O QUE É QUE EU VOU FAZER QUANDO VOCÊ NÃO ESTIVER OLHANDO?
ПАНЕЛЬ 1:
А) ПОДПИСЬ: МИССИЯ ДА ВИНЧИ 4 – ДЕНЬ ТРИНАДЦАТЫЙ. ПАНЕЛЬ 3:
Б) ДЖЕФФ: ХОТИТЕ ПОДЕРЖАТЬ ИЛИ ЧТО? ПАНЕЛЬ 4:
В) ДИКОН: ТЫ ХОЧЕШЬ, ЧТОБЫ Я ПОДЕРЖАЛ ТВОЙ ЧЛЕН? ПАНЕЛЬ 5:
Г) МОЛНИЯ НА БРЮКАХ: ВЖЖИК!
Д) ДЖЕФФ: НЕ МОГУ ПОВЕРИТЬ СВОИМ УШАМ! ПАНЕЛЬ 6:
Е) ДЖЕФФ: МНЕ БОЛЬШЕ НИКОГДА НЕ СВЕТИТ ПОБЫТЬ ОДНОМУ, ДА?
Ж) ДИКОН: Я МОГ БЫ ЗАПЕРЕТЬ ТЕБЯ ОДНОГО МЕЖДУ ПОДЗАРЯДКАМИ.
З) ДИКОН: Я ДУМАЛ, ТЕБЕ В МОЕЙ КОМПАНИИ БУДЕТ ЛУЧШЕ. ПАНЕЛЬ 7:
И) ДЖЕФФ: ЧТО Я МОГУ СДЕЛАТЬ?!
К) ДЖЕФФ: ВЫ ПРАКТИЧЕСКИ В ДВА МИЛЛИОНА РАЗ МЕНЯ СИЛЬНЕЕ. ВАШИ СИНТЕТИЧЕСКИЕ МОЗГИ СПОСОБНЫ ПРОСЧИТЫВАТЬ ТАКТИЧЕСКИЕ МАНЕВРЫ БЫСТРЕЕ, ЧЕМ СТО ГЕНЕРАЛОВ, ВМЕСТЕ ВЗЯТЫХ.
Л) ДЖЕФФ: ЧТО Я ТАКОГО МОГУ СДЕЛАТЬ, ЕСЛИ ВЫ ОСТАВИТЕ МЕНЯ ОДНОГО?!
Submitted by the awesome Sofia:
VIÑETA 1:
A) CAPTION: DA VINCI CUATRO: DÍA 13.
VIÑETA 3:
B) JEFF: ¿QUIERES SUJETÁRMELA O ALGO?
VIÑETA 4:
C) DEACON: ¿TE GUSTARÍA QUE TE SUJETARA EL PENE?
VIÑETA 5:
D) SFX: ZIP!
E) JEFF: ¡ESTO ES INCREÍBLE!
VIÑETA 6:
F) JEFF: NO PIENSAS DEJARME EN PAZ NUNCA, ¿NO?
G) DEACON: LA OTRA OPCIÓN SERÍA ENCERRARTE ENTRE CADA SESIÓN DE RECARGA.
H) DEACON: PENSÉ QUE ENCONTRARÍAS PREFERIBLE MI COMPAÑÍA.
VIÑETA 7:
I) JEFF: ¿Y QUÉ VOY A HACER?
J) JEFF: TÚ ERES COMO MIL VECES MÁS FUERTE QUE YO. TIENES LOS CONOCIMIENTOS TÁCTICOS DE CIEN GENERALES EN ESE CEREBRO SINTÉTICO.
K) JEFF: ¿¡QUÉ VOY A HACER MIENTRAS NO MIRAS!?
PANEL 1:
A) CAPTION: DA VINCI FYRA UPPDRAG: DAG 13.
PANEL 3:
B) JEFF: VILL DU HÅLLA DEN ÅT MIG ELLER VAD?
PANEL 4:
C) DEACON: SKULLE DU VILJA ATT JAG HÖLL DIN PENIS?
PANEL 5:
D) SFX: ZIP!
E) JEFF: HELT JÄKLA OTROLIGT!
PANEL 6:
F) JEFF: DU KOMMER ALDRIG NÅGONSIN LÄMNA MIG I FRED, ELLER?
G) DEACON: DET ANDRA ALTERNATIVET ÄR ATT HÅLLA DIG INLÅST MELLAN UPPLADDNINGARNA.
H) DEACON: JAG TÄNKTE ATT DU SKULLE FÖREDRA MITT SÄLLSKAP.
PANEL 7:
I) JEFF: VAD SKULLE JAG GÖRA?
J) JEFF: DU ÄR TYP TVÅ MILJONER GÅNGER STARKARE ÄN JAG. DIN KONSTGJORDA HJÄRNA ÄR TAKTISK SOM HUNDRA GENERALER.
From Deacon’s last words on the previous page to the first panels of this page—yep, that would be a classic example of AlexHumor.
Be afraid.
So, what do you think is next for these two?
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Creepy android is creepy. And actually, Jeff’s right….i don’t think he needs to stay with him all the time, unless he’s got something to gain.
My favourite panel is the 6th…..Jeff’s hair is so awesome
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Glad you’re liking Jeff’s hair, Sophia. (And he appreciates your support and empathy—creepy android indeed!)
http://www.facebook.com/people/Dawn-Parsons/6315721 Dawn Parsons
That was probably cutest thing i’ve seen all night. Poor Jeff.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Hyperminimalism
Well, Deacon’s already seen IT. That’s about half the battle right there.
Hyperminimalism
P.S. Still really jealous of Jeff’s gorgeous hair.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Yes. Knowing IS half the battle.
http://twitter.com/acjub CK
Oh thank you so much for updating! I’m really loving this!
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
You’re very welcome, Christina!
http://getmeafuckingfanta.tumblr.com/ James
Can’t… take… sexual… tension…
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
It will get worse before it gets better, I’m afraid.
WandNCritic
Deacon: “Probably something I’d like to see.”
I like the new interaction between them. Despite his backchat and complaining, he’s probably, subconciously glad he’s not alone. He only complains cause he’s human.
That’s what we do. Bitch about stuff.
I almost died at the joke… But in all honesty, humour sometimes disguises truth… So at least one of them wants to screw the other already.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
You might be right about Jeff. He has been alone for a long time. We’ll see…
Syreen
”What am I going to do while you’re not looking?!”
Stare at Deacon’s perfect ass … I know I would do that
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
KBatty
Poor Jeff. Can’t even pee alone. He really does have a point though. Even if he managed to get away as such, if Deacon really wanted to find him, he’d find him. Deacon’s just being creepy in his socially awkward android way. Sure, they’ve programmed him to seem human, but clearly there are some things that get lost in translation… though that might have something to do with the deviation from his intended function and his subsequent adaptation, too.
Asimov would be proud. Or deeply, deeply concerned. =P
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
He does seem to be deviating from his intended function a bit, huh? I think your account of his behavior is a good one…
… just wondering why it took him so long to get pissed being watched while peeing. (And if he did wash the T-Shirt meanwhile. I mean … It’s been nearly two weeks now. )
Apart from that: Enjoying this, enjoying this and once more enjoying this.
KBatty
Well, in a hostage situation I guess it takes you a little longer to get angry about having someone watch you pee on account of you’re probably still pretty grateful to be alive. That being said, after two weeks and an awkward remark like that on Deacon’s part, I personally think Jeff was finally comfortable enough to have an outburst.
As for the shirt… engh, it’s hard to say. Depends on how much damage was done to the colony, I guess. That, and being an ASO, Deacon probably doesn’t care how bad Jeff was smelling. That being said, the colony is Jeff’s home, so he’s probably got more clothes and a place to wash up, so long as his captor permits it. After all, a man who hasn’t washed for two weeks is a security risk: You could smell him at least 20 miles away. =P
Blahblahblah, this is just fan speculation on my part. The person with the real answers is Alex. =)
Cheshirecaticus
Ahah, panel 1. This page reminds me of my dog, need to know what I’m doing AT ALL TIMES and has no idea of personal space.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Heh. Yes. Exactly.
http://twitter.com/ThelemaTherion Thélema Therion
Awwwww HOT!! I was hoping next page was about Da Vinci 4 again, and here it is!
Deacon u perv :3
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Hehe. Glad you like the update!
http://akbantling.blogspot.com/ A. K. Bantling
I’m really enjoying this comic. I love that there is a more complex plot/background. Pure romance is kind of boring, and pure smut (while fun) is forgettable. I like the banter and tension between the characters on this page.
Weekly updates, while totally the internet norm, are agonizing to wait for. It’s like reading a graphic novel one page at a time. Still completely worth it though. I imagine it would be hard to update more frequently, since you obviously put a ton of work into this (Plus I write a story that updates biweekly so I’m even worse about this and should probably just shut up).
Anyway, great job, I look forward to watching this story develop.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Thank you! (And I’d LOVE to update more often, but you’re right, to create pages of this quality takes a lot of time. It’s more important for me to keep my commitment of a page a week than to push out a bunch of pages and then have to go on “hiatus”.)
We’re looking at Stockholm Syndrome I’m sure. Deacon gives Jeff more and more freedom? And in response Jeff starts developing positive feelings for him? Either way, Deacon seems to enjoy teasing Jeff. This is over a week from their last scene together isn’t it? They seem much more relaxed with each other, just bickering.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Yes. After more than a week, Jeff does seem to be getting more used to being around Deacon. Whether he’s “relaxed”, well, we’ll just have to see…
Marbutt Face
… That is a rape face if I ever did see one.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
So noted.
HarmHarm210
The page was slowly uploading, and I was waiting in anticipation- and as soon as I realized it was a restroom I couldn’t help but laugh, and Deacon’s just standing their- enjoying the view. It must be so incredibly awkward for Jeff. XD
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Yes! Just the reaction I was hoping for!
http://twitter.com/Mousezilla Mousie Reeves
That’s a mighty convincing trollface you have there, Deacon.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
http://twitter.com/togainunochi judi
Glad to see Jeff wash his hands. “smirk’
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Yes, well, that’s perhaps a bit of the writer sneaking in there. I’m a big believer in the hand washing post-bathroom myself….
Rebecca Simpson
Oh if I had money there would be donations! *Shakes fist* Unfortunately I’m flat broke. I think I’m going to like AlexHumor. XD
This was such an amusing page! I was looking forward to an update all week
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Glad to hear it! (And the way the donations are going, there might very well be a bonus page this Wednesday…)
Reign
I never laughed so hard in my life!! I think Deacon is just itching to get ahold of Jeff and the look on Jeff’s face is priceless. Even though I love every page this has to be my favorite
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Yay! Glad to give you a favorite page!
ChopstickChick
Lol’ed so hard. Jeff is my all time favorite, such sass ^_^
In the first panel, I noticed the body language, trying to get Deacon out of his personal space bubble.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
YES! Winona totally nailed that! It’s a subtle thing, but exactly perfect both to express how Jeff is feeling as well as keeping it real. More proof that Winona = rockstar!
JLJones
Hello, favorite day of the week! And what a fine one you’re turning out to be XD
Ah, Deacon… there’s a difference between being friendly, and being the biggest creeper in history. So that begs the question: Does Deacon stand there and stare at him while Jeff is sleeping, too? O.o
Btw, I’m really digging the height difference between those two. Deacon seems like such a towering thing – about how tall are they?
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Hehe. Glad to hear it!
In answer to your questions:
Does Deacon stand and watch Jeff sleep? No. He sits while doing that.
How tall are they? Deacon is over six feet and there is about 5 inches of height difference between them.
hehehe Jeff’s just lucky he’s not “pee-shy!”…And what if Jeff needs some, uh, Private Time? That’s probably why he’s so grumpy!
Why do bathrooms always seem so grimey? You would think, with all of that technology they would have come up with a way to keep them spotless. lol I bet the bathrooms at The NoNeCo Main Campus don’t look like that!
As I expected, a wonderful update… I love where this story is going, and Winona, as always, has done a remarkable job.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Thank you! I’m really glad to hear you’re enjoying the updates!
And you are right. The bathrooms at the NoNeCo Main Campus are spotless. In fact, they use NanoRepulsor Technology to assure that dirt and other foreign materials are removed from bathroom surfaces in under 3 milliseconds—well within the “2 second rule” of when it’s OK to eat food one has dropped on the floor.
Ryn
it actually looks cleaner than the men’s room at the mcD’s i use to work at. all the metal fixtures were tarnished and the sinks were yellowed and grungy looking no matter what i used or how long/hard I scrubbed at them. the floor never looked clean even after several moppings with fresh water. and the SMELL ;i always wore a clean rag around my face to protect my nose.
and I really didn’t appreciate guys coming in and peeing behind me instead of using a stall while i was in there!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Coleman-Smith/558253212 Coleman Smith
Thats the problem with AI: no sense of personal space
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Indeed.
Dorothy Stout
Hahahaha, Jeff’s face: D:
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
http://twitter.com/weilongfu Brian W
LOLOLOL That snark! “Would you /like/ me to hold your penis?” Fantastic!
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Hehe. Glad you’re liking it.
Laymanterms303
Yeah I’m with Jeff on this one. I’d be a little leery about letting the homicidal super-strong robot hold my dick.
Jeff’s expressions. xD I about died laughing when Deacon says ‘do you want me to hold it?’ with that evil teasing smirk. xD God he’s sadistic. We all know, deep down, he’s a free thinking very opinionated innocently arrogant yet slightly sadistic in the right kind of way android. That’s ok, to. I approve. =)
Love jeff in panel six. He looks sexy like that. I think this is the best page showcasing your writing yet, Alex. xD Brilliant. xD
(by the way, Jeff, the answer to your question is you might try to kill yourself, thus leaving our poor smexy android with the tactical brain of an army of generals without a way to recharge himself. xD)
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
You’re thinking like a good android solider. Deacon would like the cut of your jib.
Another comment. This has been going on for 13 days? When I first read this page, I thought I saw 3. I can imagine this conversation at day 3. At day 13 it seems weird that it would take that long.
Lorescien
Oh, Deacon… you’re so darn adorable! X3 And Jeff’s so cute, too!! Ahhhhhh… this is just <3. Love love love! Lol, I don't even have anything intelligent to say about it. It's just mind blowing AWESOMENESS.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Thank you!
Ryn
poor jeff. XD i think Deacon is enjoying himself at Jeff’s expense.
and Deacon was sooo comparing in the second panel!
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
To several decimal places, one would imagine…
eleutherios
You could hit him with a chair.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Hehe. True.
ErrorTime
Deacon liked what he saw. We saw that smirk in panel 2 XD
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_U6UCPEJ4IUMLWSUTRUWPO5OWBY Elizabeth
Oh…My…God…Deacon you are incredibly awesome!!! I’m sooo glad I wasn’t driving when I read this update or I might have wrecked my truck from laughing so hard!!!!! Kuddos, Alex, on your incredible writing and witty comebacks! Absolutely love it!!!
I really enjoy reading Artifice, it captures my Sci Fi imagination. The characters, so far, are so intricately developed, the story so well written I can’t wait until the next update to see what happens next!!! Couple that with Winona’s beautiful artwork, showing us the story and also portraying expressions and emotions stunningly. Keep up the great work!
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Wow! Thank you for all your really kind words! Glad I was able to get you to laugh and to hear that you’re enjoying Artifice! Please keep letting me know what you think!
melinda stumpf
Deacon wants to do more then just hold it. Jeff I know what you are going to do when he is not look *winks*
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Heh.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Christina-Handt/1028112454 Christina Handt
Real ‘smooth’ there Deacon XD Careful though, you can never be sure. You might lock him up and he might LIKE it Loved it as always guys! Keep up the awesome work! ♥ Mandy
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Thanks, Mandy!
Trent Wilson
Someone’s angry…..
Needs some… stress relief! XD
I need more!
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Hehe. (And it looks like “more” is coming early this week. Bonus page this Wednesday!)
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_4DLOB4FUGXCGAVWL4ENV5G2NOM Vincent
Yes, what WOULD Jeff do if Deacon was not looking…other than use the bathroom in peace, I mean. The first and fourth panels cracked me up, I can’t wait to see how this develops into a deep, albeit akward, friendship. Will Deacon find someone to finally understand him? Will Dr.Maven get to the bottom of the enigma that is synthetic love? Will Jeff ever be comfortable peeing in public again!? So many questions! (Wait, Day 13…who cleaned up all those bodies…)
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
All good questions.
(And to answer one of them: Deacon cleaned up the bodies. All of them.)
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=825378398 Béa S. Jahn
omfg this is without doubt the funniest page till now :’D love it ! nice work !
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Thank you, Béa!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Thomas-Stermer/1214936705 Thomas Stermer
BWHAHA lol that was hilarious. I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE NEXT PAGE! ARGH SATURDAYS NEED TO COME FASTER!
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Thanks, Thomas! (And it seems you won’t have to wait—bonus page this Wednesday!)
Sandra Virgínia
O_O Bahahahah. What a question!! Deacon, this time you overcame. The look of surprise from Jeff is hilarious. I’ve never seen a teaser so direct.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
SholtoMaru
I wonder if, because Deacon is A.I., and therefore rather lacking most bodily functions (at least, I assume so), Jeff’s ah…processes…are just entirely fascinating for Deacon. He can’t have had much opportunity to observe a human so closely before, so maybe this is like a wonderland of human activity!
…Or maybe he’s just thinking Jeff is cute when uncomfortable. Because Deacon is sadistic like that. And we love him because of it.
Ryn
I was thinking that myself. and i doubt he’s seen anyone’s personal parts other than his own and maybe the other android’s so something else to be curious about i suppose. taking a shower must even more awkward, lets hope for him they’re stalls.
This is correct. Deacon is fascinated with Jeff’s bodily processes for just this reason. Good call.
(As for whether Deacon thinks it’s cute to watch Jeff squirm, I’ll let you form your own opinions about that. )
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001697617755 Katiayna Miller
STALKER DEACON IS WATCHING YOU FAP
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Interestingly enough, the Internet just taught me the word “fapping” last week. Now I’m seeing it everywhere…
kawilke
For me the most interesting part about this page is the different choice of words. I mean, Deacon and Jeff talk in a totally different way that somehow characterizes them. And that’s just amazing! You really get the feeling that Deacon is an artificial human by his talking. It’s not only because it was metioned by other people several times before. It’s like they gave the reader the knowledge. But Deacon himself turns that knowledge into a feeling for his origin. If you know what I mean. However. Alex – Great job! I really do like your dialogs.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Wow, thank you. That’s actually a huge compliment for me. Giving each character a different “voice” is one of the biggest challenges I have as a writer. I’m still nowhere near as good at it as I’d like to be. It makes me happy to hear it’s working for you in Artifice.
kawilke
You’ve totally gave everyone their own voice. Challenge won, I guess. ;D
Don’t get me wrong, I understand that Jeff has had a very hard life, but to me, he comes off as very…immature and angsty. It annoys me a little, but at the same time I can’t wait to see how he will develop as he gets more and more involved with Deacon.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
I’d be the first to admit that both Jeff and Deacon have their flaws. Both have characteristics that could make them… challenging to like. Glad to hear you’re still interested in seeing how things develop, though!
http://sinfulsari.deviantart.com/ Kokuji
Panel 4 most epic question to answer a question ever.
From what I can see Jeff is acting just perfect considering the situation, and where he was stuck growing up. If he was super happy and trusting wouldn’t it seem odd? >_> Of course usually characters like that have long pity party cry sessions infront of their love interest….. which I suppose would be character development but most people would think, “He’s just a crybaby who needs to get laid”. -.- I like his sarcastic way of lashing out and (maybe I’m reading to much into it but) if he acts this way normally its probably a defensive mechanism to keep people away so he does not get hurt as much when they turn on him? Well that is what I used to do anyway.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
I think your read on Jeff’s character is a good one, Kokuji.
http://sinfulsari.deviantart.com/ Kokuji
I didn’t realize I said he was a bad character. I just meant he has more to him then most characters you end up seeing. I already see this story as the gold you have to wade threw shit before you see.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
I didn’t think you said he was a bad character, Kokuji. Actually, I thought you were understanding Jeff’s character quite well.
You know, I noticed Decon when standing idle his fingers are almost always curled into his palm which unlike humans who, when standing relaxed and idle, let their fingers hang naturally by their sides. I enjoy that detail on Decon because it makes him more synthetic and adds a quirk to his character. It also gives him a more intimidating appearance.
I wonder though if that is his natural stance so he is able to strike out quicker, especially seeing as how Decon’s comrades curled their hands as well. As a android solider such a thing would make sense for combat situations.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
It would make sense to have him designed that way—both for intimidation and efficiency, as you noted.
http://twitter.com/Its_me_Alis Alis~~
All I can think now is how it wo0uld be funny if Jeff was thinking about doing…. Other sutff in the bathroom and Deacon is just there, glued on his heels. I can juuust envision how bad (no not bad at all <3) it would end.
Also… What if Jeff said "Yeah"? I wonder what Deacon would do…
(Wheeee so good that the donations went well! I didn't donate because I don't have international credit card – or a credit card as a matter of fact – but it's really nice to see all went well <3)
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Hehe. Yes, well, right now Deacon is with Jeff 24-7. Jeff has not secrets from him.
(And FWIW, the donate button also accepts PayPal, if that helps. )
Ryn
jeff has stronger nerves than me. I’d be a nervous wreck be this point.
http://demented.thecomicseries.com/ Doomy
Ooooh, was Deacon flirting just now? <3
And yaaaay bonus page!
Can't wait!
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Me too! I’m quite excited to share the next page!
http://www.facebook.com/hevyh Hevy Holly
Sounds like it’d be interesting… (8
http://twitter.com/ThelemaTherion Thélema Therion
I wonder Alex – if you’re ok with translating your comic into different languages. I could perfectly translate it to Spanish, and maybe you could offer the posibility to read it online here too.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
For the right now, I wouldn’t have the time to add Spanish to the word balloons and I’d be cautious about authorizing scanlations, but I’d be very cool with (and appreciative of) folks coming up with transcripts of the pages in different languages, There is a feature for this webcomic plugin that allows transcripts to be included (although it seems to be broken right now. If it doesn’t get fixed soon, I’ll figure out some other place to add transcripts for the time being.) But transcripts would definitely be a great thing to have as part of the comic!
It’s very flattering that you’d even want to take the time to do that and I’m sure there would be lots of readers who would be very thankful too! Thank you very much for the offer!
http://twitter.com/ThelemaTherion Thélema Therion
So, you’re fine with me sending you a .pdf with Spanish translation of every page? Cause that would be awesome! Well my translation would be a fan translation, but of course I’ll do it like a pro 8D and try overall to keep the mood you’ve put in your characters.
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Actually, a “rich text file” (RTF) would be the best for me — a text file that would include italics so that that information gets included.
After responding to your last comment, I was actually able to get the Transcripts feature working on here. On this page, click on the word “Transcripts” right above the Donate box above to see what it looks like in English.
You’ll see I also gave each line of dialogue a letter so it will be easy for people to know which words correspond to which balloon. If you decide you want to do this, I’ll add an English transcription to every page to make things easier. And if you really like doing them, I’ll create an account for you on this site so you can add them yourself.But maybe we can try just with this page to see if you like it? You can email me the file at alex at yaoi911.com.
And thank you again!
http://twitter.com/ThelemaTherion Thélema Therion
Right! I’m on it sir
http://twitter.com/ThelemaTherion Thélema Therion
Well… I feel stupid but I can’t find your email… >_<
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Use the Email Alex form in the menu at the top of this page and I’ll email you back directly.
http://twitter.com/icraveyaoi icraveyaoi
I love that watching the poor guy piss counts as ‘establishing a rapport.’
http://webcomics.yaoi911.com/ Alex Woolfson
Yep. AlexHumor.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_AF32ZVI5HVIKIUXF7QIWNLELB4 Jennifer
Is there any other way?
http://twitter.com/eve_the_strange eva
Hahaha XD
Shinashi
Haha, no, seriously, what is Jeff going to do? He was on the other side of the cafeteria when he first met Deacon and the guy went through walls to catch up with him sooooo… Haha~
i LOVE panels 2-4 hahahahahahahaha makes me laugh every time
http://www.facebook.com/dkkauwe Daniel Kauwe
got to lose the long hair…
strangeangel24601
Looks like Deacon’s had urinalysis observation duty one too many times… (Yes, that really is a thing. The military takes its zero tolerance drug policy VERY seriously.)
Ikaru Sentinal-K’Valshar
Oh boy do they ever. *groans* Like…every month practically.
