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"In which Leyla loves Nillan."	[Leyla] I'm just teasing you, of course. The letter was beautiful. Thank you. It was one of the nicest things that I've read. / [Nillan] Thanks. / [Nillan] Thank-you for reading it. It's nice to be able to share that part of me with you. / [Leyla] Speaking of which, I'd like to share part of me... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=135
"In which drinking tea too quickly may result in injury."	[Leyla] Look at us. We're like an old married couple. Sitting around and drinking tea... / [Nillan] Sip. / [Nillan] I'm quite enjoying the tea. / [Leyla] I mean we're young... / [Nillan] It's really RAINING outside. / [Leyla] We should be doing something fun... / [Nillan] Like? / [Leyla] I dunno. We... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=136
"In which iPods are smashed like King Kong."	[Leyla] I HATE when it rains outside during the summer. I want to be outside in thong sandals kicking up sand, not sipping tea from a small cup and staring longingly at the sky. / [Nillan] I detest summer. This is fine by me. / [Leyla] How could you dislike summer? / [Nillan] it's too loud, Leyla. ... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=137
"In which techno is a washer going thunk."	[Leyla] Come on, spoil sport! Let's do something fun tonight! / [Nillan] I dread where this is going... / [Leyla] Clubbing! / [Nillan] Clubbing...? I am not exactly enthused by this idea. / [Leyla] Must you dislike everything?! Dancing is fun! / [Nillan] Club music is terrible! it has no SOUL! / [Leyla]... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=138
"In which Siberia is a place of comfort."	[Nillan] Why would you want to go CLUBBING, Leyla? / [Leyla] Since school ended, we've been in Siberia, the two of us. / [Nillan] Siberia? / [Yeah. We don't see or talk to any other people these days. It's unhealthy! We've disappeared off the social radar! / [Nillan] (The rain has eased up a bit). / [Leyla]... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=139

"In which phone shushing is crushing."	{A Bit Later!} / [Nillan] Hey Sam. Leyla wants me to go clubbing tonight. / [Leyla] I'm not FORCING you. / [Nillan] She wants the whole crew to join us... / [Sam] I can't, dude. I'm playing a show tonight at the Waldorf. You're welcome to come. / [Sam] I'll be scratching along with this female emcee... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=140
"In which a beard is grown."	[Sam] 'Sup bro! Lookin' forward to the concert tonight? / [Nillan] For sure, Samuel. / [Sam] SAMuel? Since when do you call me "Samuel"? / [Nillan] I don't I ever have... before... / [Nillan] It's the beard, I think. It emits an aura that makes me want to call you Samuel. / [Sam] Really? / [Sam] It... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=141
"In which there is a closet Claus."	[Sam] Why is she cowering? / [Nillan] She is afraid of beards. / [Leyla They attack when you least expect! / [Sam] What's the alternative? / [Leyla] A world without facial hair! / [Sam] Oh c'mon! Don't tell me that you've never found a beard attractive! / [Leyla] Santa Claus looks "okay" with a beard. / [Sam]... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=142
"In which pirates are unpaked."	[Sam] What do YOU think of the beard, Nillan. / [Nillan] I like it... it makes you look like a pirate. / [Leyla] A pirate? / [Nillan] Yeah. Beards always remind me of pirates. Say... / [Nillan] If I was a pirate, I wonder what sort of pirate I'd be... / [Nillan] The dreaded Captain with a hook hand?... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=143
"In which Sam is a sucker for cheek-pinches."	[Leyla] So, what's with the beard, anyways? / [Sam] Whatd'ya mean? / [Leyla] Well... Correct me if I'm wrong but guys don't usually grow a beard unless they have been. / A) Playing video games non-stop. B) Pulling all-nighters before exams or C) Having trouble with the ladies. / [Leyla] So which one... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=144

"In which the inevitable occurs."	[Nillan] Sam! Haven't we had this discussion before?! / [Leyla] Seriously Sam! You have to stop obsessing over Jessica! / [Sam] I can't help it, yo! She's such a tease! Every time I think I'm done with her, she'll start FLIRTING with me and I'll be lost in her energy again! / [Leyla] You know she... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=145
"In which the Lilliputans succumb, easy."	[Jessica] Hey Nillan! Hey Leyla! Hey Sam! heart / [Jessica] Don't you just LOVE his beard. It's so very fabulously "indie hip hop." / [Leyla] I thought you didn't like underground music. / [Jessica] Oh I don't. But I do like the aesthetic. The beards and the cuban-style military caps... / [Sam]... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=146
"In which Pig Latin is used."	[Jessica] Oh! Silly me! Sorry... I forgot to introduce you guys to Cinn! Sorry Cinn. I just assumed that you knew everyone! / [Cinn] No... I only know Sam because you talk about him all the time... / [Jessica] --IXnay on that opicTAY! / [Cinn] Oh! Was I not supposed to say that? Sorry! COUGH / [Sam]... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=147
"In which Jessica is a smitten punster."	[Nillan] What do you suppose our two self-denying lovebirds are chatting about? / [Leyla] I dunno. Sometimes I wonder if Jessica even likes him in "that way." / [Cinn] I think she does. Mind you, she likes any man that moves... / [Waitress] The food hath arriveth! / [Cinn] Just yesterday, she was quite... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=149
"In which insects are scary."	[Nillan] heh Heh... I think your story made the guy at the table over there laugh... / [Cinn] Really? Giggle / [Leyla] Creep. I hate it when I catch other people LISTEN TOMMING my conversations... / [Cinn] Aw, C'mon! Listening in on conversations is sort of fun! Character studies! / [Nillan] Instant... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=150

"In which Leyla is declared Mayor."	[Nillan] Sam and Jessica have returned! / [Sam] Just in time for food, it seems. / [Cinn] So, what were you three up to before Jess and I bumped into you? / [Leyla] Oh... we were going to Sam's gig... he's a DJ. / [Cinn] A DJ...? / [Sam] Yep. / [Cinn] Ooh! Do you have a cool DJ Name? / [Sam] I guess...... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=151
"In which a universal wind chime theory is postulated."	[Sam] Alright, we're off to the show now. You ladies are totally welcome to come if you like. It's at the Waldorf. / [Jessica] Isn't that on HASTINGS Street? / [Nillan] Yeah, about ten minutes from here, more or less... / [Jessica] Eeh. I dunno. That part of town is SKETCH. / [Nillan] Oh, it's not... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=152
"In which the gig is arrived at."	[Sam] Welcome to my gig! / [Nillan] I've never been to the Waldorf before... / [Sam] You're here now. / [Jessica] I am excited. This is going to be cool! / [Sam] AnywayZ, I gotta go warm the tables up now... / [Nillan] Decks need "warming up"? / [Sam] No... warming up for me is like getting loose. ... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=153
"In which some dancing is danced."	[Leyla] Everyone is dancing! Please dance! / [Nillan] My body does not move in such patterns! / [Nillan] I am quite like the Rubik's cube that does not quite line up. / [Leyla] Like the cube, you are also SQUARE. / [Nillan] Ouch. / [Nillan] You LIKE ribbing me... / [Leyla] Well, if you were a BIT more... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=154
"In which the demerits of similies are discussed."	[Leyla] Now -- you are having fun, right? / [Nillan] Okay, this is sort of fun... but I likely look quite wooden... / [Leyla] Not really... actually you look pretty natural. / [Nillan] Yeah... about as natural as Terry Fox's fake leg. / [Leyla] Are you making fun of Terry Fox?! He is a national hero! / [Nillan]... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=155

"In which a picnic is planned."	[Leyla] Today is the answer! / [Nillan] Excuse? / [Leyla] It is going to be a good day! / [Leyla] We! Are going on a picnic! I have arranged it! / [Nillan] We are? / [Leyla] Yes! I have made sandwiches and packed fruit and pudding and other things too! / [Nillan] Free pudding! How could that possibly... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=166
"In which Nillan has a batty idea."	[Nillan] A picnic... hm... it's just that... see... I despise crowds... and considering how sunny it is, I am sure it will be crowded. / [Leyla] Nillan! / [Nillan] At the same time... I am sorely lacking in the wicker-basket and checkered tablecloth category. / [Leyla] That's the spirit! / [Nillan] Just... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=167
"In which five points are attained."	[Nillan] Where are we picnicking? / [Leyla] It's a surprise! / [Nillan] Hence the blindfold. / [Leyla] Indeed. / [Nillan] Hence you, driving my car. / [Leyla] Your parents' car Nill. Not like you can drive blind! / [Leyla] RELAX, love! Being surprised is supposed to be exciting and fun! You are twitching... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=168
"In which there is not even a proper sink."	[Leyla] The outside! / [Nillan] Wow! It's very pretty... where are we? / [Leyla] Steveston. / [Nillan] Long drive. / [Leyla] Yes... but worth it, no? / [Nillan] Of course! There's just no peace and quiet in the city any longer. Even the beaches are patrolled by cops on... ATVs, I believe they are called.... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=169
"In which Nillan is scoped out."	[Leyla] Oh don't be a baby... just take your shirt of... / [Nillan] Oh, ok. / [Leyla] TeeHee! / [Nillan] What was that? / [Leyla] A loving giggle. Am I not allowed to admire my shirtless boyfriend? / [Nillan] Well then! My self-esteem just went up a few points! / [Leyla] Is it that surprising? You are... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=170

"In which an acceptable skipping context is discussed, and problems discovered."	[Leyla] Skip! / [Nillan] Skip! / [Leyla] Skipping is an activity that one must perform every once-in-a-while in order to maintain happiness. On picnics, skipping is socially acceptable for males, if they are accompanied by a female... in this case, me. / [Nillan] Well... if you put it that way, I guess... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=171
"In which the possibilities of a future with winged cows are discussed."	[Nillan] I can't believe a bird actually pooed on my t-shirt! What a start to our picnic... / [Leyla] You haven't forgotten about that yet? / [Nillan] no. / [Leyla] We could always go wash it in the ocean, if it is bothering you so much. / [Nillan] No, that's okay. I'd much rather be running my fingers... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=172
"In which squirrels have paws."	[Nillan] Shoo! Back you beast! The squirrels! They're after my cream cheese!... I know it! / [Nillan] AVAST YE! I shall chase you into the trees with my might ten-toe arm! / [Leyla] Chasing them will help? / [Nillan] It will keep them on their toes. / [Leyla] Squirrels have paws, not toes. chew / [Nillan]... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=173
"In which Jessica defines the road."	[Jessica] Don't tell me that you're LOST, Cinn! / [Cinn] I am not lost, per se. / [Jessica] I knew it! / [Jessica] I KNEW I should have driven! / [Scott] I thought you wrecked your car. / [Jessica] Oh yes... I forgot... that night-- I do not remember well. / [Scott] You don't remember hitting a PARKED... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=174
"In which freckles are discovered."	[Leyla] They should be here soon! / [Nillan] Who? / [Leyla] It's a surprise! / [Nillan] You've got nothing but SURPRISES up your sleeve, don't you? / [Leyla] Ha HA! I'm an irregular jack-in-the-box! BESIDES! I think I've probably got more freckles up my sleeve than I have surprises... / [Nillan] Hey!... http://lucastds.com/webcomic/index.php?strip_id=176

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