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| Out There - Monday, May 12, 2008 | [[ It's early in Miriam's shift at the bar. Miriam is sitting down, resting her head on her arms as if she's taking a nap. ]] / [[ James walks in, smiling. ]] / [[ James notices Miriam, stops, and frowns. ]] / James: Wake up, Red. Ya'll got a customer.
/ [[ Miriam opens eyes, looks peeved. ]] / Miriam: A TIPPING customer?
/ James: Not lookin' likely at this point. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080512.html |
| Out There - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 | Miriam: I'm exhausted, James. This schedule is catching up with me. / Miriam: I need to stop coming over to see your roommate at 5:30 in the morning.
/ James: I didn't know you were doing that. / Miriam: You must be a sound sleeper.
/ James: Or, whatever you're doing, you're doing very quietly. / {{ Miriam has fallen asleep }} / James: I must be a sound sleeper. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080513.html |
| Out There - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 | [[At the bar]]
/ Miriam: I need to find a second job, I'm not making enough money here. / Miriam: But if I do that, I'll have even less time to see my boyfriend. / James: Some people don't have jobs, or boyfriends or girlfriends, or places to live, nothin'. You don't hear them complainin'. / Miriam: Um, I'm pretty sure a lot of them DO complain. / James: Okay, I don't hear them complaining.
/ Miriam: YOU probably aren't LISTENING. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080514.html |
| Out There - Thursday, May 15, 2008 | [[ Miriam and James are in the bar. James is holding a pool cue. Miriam looks like she's snoozing. ]]
/ James: C'mon, Red. A rousing game of 8-ball will lift your spirits.
/ Miriam: I'm WORKING, James. / James: No you ain't, Red, you're sitting on your ASS. 'Sides, ain't nobody here but US.
/ Miriam: Oh, all right, rack 'em. / James: Shall we make it INTERESTING?
/ Miriam: I'm not sure that's possible. / James: C'mon, man, let's play for beers or shots or somethin'.
/ Miriam: Hope you brought a lot of money. / James: If I had a lot of money, you think I'd be HERE?
/ Miriam: Money can't buy this kind of excitement. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080515.html |
| Out There - Friday, May 16, 2008 | [[Miriam and James are playing pool.]]
/ Miriam: See, I knew as soon as we got started someone would show up.
/ James: Do whatcha gotta do, Red. / Miriam: Clayton, you just saved James from a *humiliating* defeat.
/ James [[in background]]: Dream on, sister. / Clayton: Please don't trouble yourself on *my* account, my good woman. I'm perfectly capable of serving myself. / Miriam: Um, I don't think so, dude. Trusting *you* with unsupervised access to Sherry's booze is about like... like... / Clayton: --trusting *you* with it.
/ Miriam [[drinking]]: True enough. But some of us are born luckier than others. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080516.html |
| Out There - Saturday, May 17, 2008 | Clayton: Aside from the obvious visual appeal of the bartender continuously bending over, the lure of this game escapes me. / James: Sssh, man, I need to concentrate. Ive got a beer riding on this.
/ Clayton: Really? Hey, Miriam, I want some of James' action. / James: That's a lousy bet, man. I'm losing.
/ Clayton: If you lose, then she'd get two beers, correct? / James: Right. I don't see how that helps you.
/ Clayton: The sooner she's drunk, the sooner she's pouring free shots for the rest of the night. / Miriam: You live a rich and vibrant fantasy life, Clayton.
/ Clayton: All the richer for YOUR part in it, my dear. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080517.html |
| Out There - Monday, May 19, 2008 | Miriam: *thinking* Looks like I fell asleep in my clothes last night. / Miriam: *thinking* I barely even had anything to drink. I guess I was so tired I didn't have the energy to get undressed. / Miriam: *thinking* I think I might have enough energy now to get undressed. / *Miriam takes off one boot* / Miriam: *thinking* Maybe I'll work on the other boot in an hour or so. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080519.html |
| Out There - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 | [[Miriam is asleep. There is a knock at the door.]]
/ Miriam: Entre / [[John peaks his head through the door with a steaming mug in hand. ]]
/ John: May I come in? I brought you a cup of tea?
/ Miriam: Mmmm... / [[Miriam drinks the tea while John waits.]] / Miriam: How did you know I woke up with a sore throat?
/ John: You're usually up by now, so I thought you might not be feeling well. / Miriam: If you were this perceptive of my needs when I met you, things might have turned out differently for us.
/ John: I brought you a lemon too. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080520.html |
| Out There - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 | Miriam: Do you need to go back to work?
/ John: No, but i was thinking of heading down anyway. / Miriam: Fine, i understand. You'd rather hang out with your girlfriend than me...
/ John: Sherry's not my girlfriend. / Miriam: Well, then just stay here for a little bit...
/ John: Okay. / Miriam: Thanks for the tea.
/ John: You're welcome. / Miriam: Actually tastes pretty good, even without any brandy or something in it.
/ John: It's a special recipe: tea, and water. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080521.html |
| Out There - Thursday, May 22, 2008 | Miriam: I'm burning the candle from both ends, John. I really need a break. / Miriam: Wouldn't a vacation be fun?
/ John: What would you do on the vacation? / Miriam: I dunno, hang out and drink, gamble, stay up late, fool around, stuff like that. / John: Isn't that pretty much what you do here?
/ Miriam: Pretty much. Maybe we could go dancing too. / [[John rolls his eyes.]]
/ John: Sounds relaxing.
/ Miriam: Well, ya gotta have the right shoes for it. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080522.html |
| Out There - Friday, May 23, 2008 | [[ Miriam and John are sitting on the couch in the apartment. Miriam is trying to convince John to go on a road trip. ]]
/ Miriam: Traveling with people helps you to get to know them better. / Miriam: You see Sherry going through the same routines every day, with the same challenges and the same reactions. / Miriam: Get her in a car and a strange town and you'll see a whole other side of her. You owe it to yourself and to her to see that side. / Miriam: And we don't have to all be together the whole time, Chuck and I can go off on our own, and leave you and Sherry alone. / John: Well, that won't be necessary, unless you and Chuck are going to want--
/ Miriam: Duhhh! http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080523.html |
| Out There - Saturday, May 24, 2008 | *Miriam trying to convince John to go on a trip* / Miriam: Just think about it, John... It'll only be for a couple of days, and you might be glad you went.
/ John: Okay. / *Miriam sips her coffee* / Miriam: Travelling with me wasn't so bad, was it? 'Cause you know, you could have gotten out of the care at any time.
/ John: It was fine, Miriam. / *John starts to leave and Miriam looks up from her spot on the couch* / Miriam: Thank you for not getting out of the car at any time.
/ John: You're welcome. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080524.html |
| Out There - Monday, May 26, 2008 | *Chuck and Miriam discussing the trip to Oceanic City in Sherry's bar* / Chuck: Oceanic City, huh? I dunno. It's not my favorite place in the world.
/ Miriam: Really? Why not? / Chuck: Well, I'm not much of a gambler. I don't like throwing my money away.
/ Miriam: Well, there are other things to do there, aren't there? / Chuck: Sure, when the weather's nice. This isn't really the best time of year to be hanging out on the beach.
/ Miriam: No, it's not. / *Chuck looks at Miriam who has her head down and pouting* / Chuck: Is that a real pout, or a "For comic effect" pout?
/ Miriam: Depends. Which type works best on you? http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080526.html |
| Out There - Tuesday, May 27, 2008 | *Sherry and John discussing going to Oceanic City in the bar* / Sherry: So, this Oceanic City idea of Mir's—do you really want to go?
/ John: I'll go. / Sherry: That's not what I asked.
/ John: Well, as I said earlier, this particular destination doesn't hold much appeal for me. / Sherry: Well, then are you going because Miriam wants you to, or because you think— *cuts off*
/ *John finishes sentence*
/ John: —you want me to? / *Sherry and John stare at each other* / Sherry: That @#$% set this whole &$#@! thing up just to force us to have this conversation.
/ John: Heh, That sounds like something SHE would say. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080527.html |
| Out There - Wednesday, May 28, 2008 | [[Chuck and Miriam at the bar.]]
/ Miriam: It's frustrating that work has to get in the way of doing stuff. I think the four of us going away somewhere would be a lot of fun. / Chuck: Yeah, I'm sure it would. But you bar people and your crazy schedules screw everything up. / Miriam: Well, I think it's you nine-to-five people who screw everything up.
/ Chuck: Well, YOU would. / Miriam: Hey, listen to us. We're actually FIGHTING. / Miriam: We could go somewhere and make up if I wasn't working.
/ Chuck: Well, if you worked nine-to-five... http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080528.html |
| Out There - Thursday, May 29, 2008 | *Sherry and John sitting outside drinking coffee* / Sherry: You know how Miriam's all touchy-feely with everybody?
/ John: Yeah, I've observed a bit of that. / Sherry: Well, I'm not really like that. I feel more comfortable with a little bit of distance between myself and others. / Sherry: Unless it's Miriam. We're so close, she doesn't count. Or, if it's somebody else I feel really close to. / *Sherry leans against John and puts her head on his shoulder* / *Sherry, sitting up and looking away from John*
/ Sherry: Or if I'm cold. And it's $%#@& cold out here.
/ *John giving Sherry a look*
/ John: We could go inside. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080529.html |
| Out There - Friday, May 30, 2008 | *Chuck leaving the bar*
/ Chuck: Good night, I'll talk to you soon.
/ Miriam: Okay, 'Night. / *Sherry talking to John, Araceli in the background is walking down the street to the bar*
/ Sherry: So, we're cool, right?
/ John: Sure.Good night, Sherry. / *Sherry goes inside bar and greets Miriam*
/ Sherry: Hiya.
/ Miriam: Hi. / *Miriam and Sherry stare down glumly**Araceli stares at them mopping* / Araceli: Oh, I get it. In this bar the customers try to solve the bartenders' problems.
/ Miriam: We're always breaking new ground in here. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080530.html |
| Out There - Saturday, May 31, 2008 | Miriam: Chuck's not into the Oceanic City thing... I don't wanna make him go if he's not gonna have any fun. / Sherry: Well, then we should let John of the hook too, because he's not really into it either.
/ Miriam: Do YOU still want to go? / Sherry: Sure, I WANT to... but that would mean leaving John here to work by himself, and we've already done that to him recently. So I don't know... / [[Miriam looks at Araceli, who is drinking]] / Miriam: Hey, Ari—
/ Araceli: I can be ready in an hour. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080531.html |
| Out There - Monday, June 2, 2008 | [[Throughout this strip Sherry wears a bathrobe, and Miriam is in her underwear, packing.]]{{Obviously it's late in the evening.}}
/ Sherry: I didn't realize you and Araceli had become such good pals. I guess I haven't been paying much attention. / Miriam: Well, we're not, really. We've hung out a couple of times after I've gotten off work. We're still getting to know each other. / Miriam: But she seems like a nice kid,and I really want to go to Oceanic City, and I don't want to go by myself, so... / Miriam: Oh, and I know she's not going to hit on me, because we've been through that already.
/ Sherry: She hit on you? / Miriam: No she DIDN'T hit on me. That's how I found out she's into girls.
/ Sherry: Please don't explain that. It's late and I'm too tired. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080602.html |
| Out There - Tuesday, June 3, 2008 | [[Miriam in her underwear, Sherry in a bathrobe. Miriam has finished packing. It's presumably late. They continue their dialog from last strip.]]
/ Sherry: I guess I just ASSUMED Araceli was straight—I always see her hanging out with James or Clayton. / Sherry: And then there was that cute guy she came in with.
/ Miriam: Well, I'm going to be asking her about THAT. Apparently they used to go out. / Sherry: I don't know if you should push it, Mir... it's really none of your business.
/ Miriam: Well, what ELSE are we gonna do? Talk about ME the whole time? / [[Panel: Blink, blink]] / Miriam: I DO need a vacation. That was the silliest thing I said in WEEKS.
/ Sherry [[smirking]]: I was about to ask if you were feeling okay. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080603.html |
| Out There - Wednesday, June 4, 2008 | Miriam: How are you and John getting along, Sher?
/ Sherry: Well... / Sherry: We're getting along fine. I'm really glad to have him as a friend, and we seem to be on the same page as far as remaining just friends. / Miriam: But...
/ Sherry: How do you know there's a "but"? / [[Cheesecake shot of Miriam]]
/ Miriam: There's always a "but."
/ Sherry: There's NOT always a "but." / Miriam: Maybe not. But there's a but this time. Tell Dr. Miriam about it.
/ Sherry: Shall I start self-medicating first, doctor? http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080604.html |
| Out There - Thursday, June 5, 2008 | Sherry: I know that I just want to be friends with John, but... hugging him feels really -nice-.
/ Miriam: Ah, yes, those "stirrings". / Miriam: Look, Sherry. If something is bound to happen, it's going to happen whether you try to stop it or not. / Miriam: So stop trying to stop it! If you and John are only meant to be friends, you'll find that out. Either way, why not make finding out -enjoyable-? / Sherry: There's more to consider than just having fun, Mir. Although I don't know why I'd expect you to understand that.
/ Miriam: Sher, when did you become so @#%&! -cautious-? / Sherry: I had this friend who -wasn't-. Served as a pretty good negative role model.
/ Miriam: Did this friend not live to tell the tale? And the next tale, and the next one? http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080605.html |
| Out There - Friday, June 6, 2008 | Miriam: I hate to see you denying yourself what you deserve, Sher. Although in this case, maybe it's impossible to attain anyway. / Sherry: Yeah, well, that's the other problem, of course. It's not like John is giving me any indication about *anything*.
/ Miriam: That being the "John Way". / Miriam: Well, if you can crack *that* nut, my hat's off to you. I tried, sort of. Of course, if I really I *had* been trying, maybe things would have been different. / Sherry: Well, I'm *not* trying, and I don't intend to *start*. I'll just stick with hugs for now. / Miriam: Sounds good. I'll see you in a few days. Don't do anything I wouldn't do.
/ Sherry: I don't *know* of anything you wouldn't do. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080606.html |
| Out There - Saturday, June 7, 2008 | Ari: Hey Mir! Are you still coming? I'm rarin' to go!
/ Mir: Actually, I'm getting out of my car now. I'll be at your doorstep in seconds. / Mir: Oh my God, Ari! What hit this place?
/ Ari: Uh, I haven't gotten around to cleaning much lately. / Ari: I usually clean for company, but I didn't know until a few hours ago you'd be coming over, so...
/ Mir: Looks like you're copying Clayton's decor. / Mir: [[holding up centerfold]] Wow, the attention to detail is staggering!
/ Ari: Okay, let's go! http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080607.html |
| Out There - Monday, June 9, 2008 | [[Miriam and Araceli are in a car; Miriam is driving.]]
/ Miriam: I hope you're ready for some serious partying, Ari. You don't want to be shown up by an old lady do you?
/ Araceli: You're not that much older than me, Miriam. / Miriam: I know, but I feel a lot older. You're still single, and wild and irresponsible, and I'm attached-
/ Araceli: -and wild and irresponsible. / Miriam: Wanna see how fast this sucker can go?
/ Araceli: As your attorney, I'd advise you to put down your drink first. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080609.html |
| Out There - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 | [[In a car.]]
/ Araceli: It's funny that you think I'm wild. I'm usually very restrained, unless I'm at your bar. / Araceli: The rest of my time is spent working and worrying about work. But being around you and Clayton makes me think it's okay to cut loose. / Miriam: Then depending on how you look at it, I'm either a really GOOD influence or a really BAD one.
/ Araceli: Yeah, depending. / Miriam: I can't help how FUN I am, Ari.
/ Araceli: Oh, I'm sure you COULD, but I won't ask you to. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080610.html |
| Out There - Wednesday, June 11, 2008 | [[Miriam and Ari are in the car, with Miriam behind the wheel.]]
/ Miriam: You should be proud of yourself, Ari. You've accomplished a lot more than *I* ever will, and in a much shorter time. / Miriam: I guess I never had much ambition beyond having a good time. I don't think I ever thought I could be much more than a lowly bartender. / Ari: You *are* more than that, Miriam. And there's nothing lowly about you.
/ Miriam: You're nice, Ari. Thank you. / Miriam: Hey, could you take the wheel for a while? This road's *way* too bumpy for me to drive *and* avoid spilling my tequila.
/ Ari: Um, sure. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080611.html |
| Out There - Thursday, June 12, 2008 | [[Car interior: Araceli driving, Miriam in passenger seat.]]
/ Araceli: Oops, I almost forgot I need to put a call into work. / [[Araceli holding cellphone.]]
/ Araceli: Hey, Rod, I need a couple days off. Something came up. / [[Araceli listens to cellphone.]] / Araceli: No, the smart-ass redhead.
/ Miriam: Cool, he remembers me. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080612.html |
| Out There - Friday, June 13, 2008 | [[Car interior: Miriam and Araceli.]]
/ Miriam: So that was good timing, because I was going to grill you about that Rod guy.
/ Araceli: Why, are you interested in him? / Miriam: What? No, of course not. I was just inquiring for SHERRY. I'm taken, remember? One man is DEFINITELY enough for ME. / [[Araceli glances sideways at Miriam.]] / Araceli: Second thoughts about that?
/ Miriam: No, but it still sounds funny to me when I say it. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080613.html |
| Out There - Saturday, June 14, 2008 | [[Miriam and Araceli on their drive to Oceanic City]]
/ Araceli: Rod and I used to date. That was a few years ago. Didn't work out, but we're the best of friends NOW. / Miriam: So that was before you figured out you—
/ Araceli: - not exactly. I mean I always KNEW, but— / Miriam: Oh, so he was sort of an experiment?
/ Araceli: Yeah, you could say that. The LAST experiment, as it turned out. / Miriam: Hmmm. Not exactly a ringing endorsement of his, uh...
/ Araceli: I prefer to think of him as the exception that proved the rule. http://outtherecomic.com/d/20080614.html |
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