Young Boone holding an axe while getting yelled at by his pa: "Buck up! Man up!"
C’mon kid, buck up!
Labyrinth
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Yeah I'm always open to doing co-op streams! Might just have to renew my Picarto membership. :)
"Just a loser. That's all. And the biggest one too!" Echo is seen in the palm of Compass Man's hand
Streaming again today! Hurrah! What fun!
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👀 ..........
AND IF YOU THOUGHT HE MADE BOONE FEEL SMALL.......... just wait for Contestant #2.......... !
Funny you should say that, because we might get an interesting revelation about the Compass Man too. At his core he is mostly a nightmare manifestation of everyone's insecurities, but that persona may be influenced a bit by something else too. Might become more clear in Romy's segment. 🫣
The pile of rocks Boone is standing on suddenly shifts sideways to drop him on the stage, front and center with the Compass Man gameshow host. The other rock towers with Romy and Echo are seen in the background, as well as the tv screen with Boone’s face under a ‘Player 1’ arrow. Compass Man, introducing Boone, “Our first contestant - how about YOU?” Boone: “Whuh?” “Everyone’s favorite forgetful baffoon: BOONE!” The Compass Man goes into a long-winded introductory segment, while snapping his fingers above Boone’s head; Boone blushes as his horns and beard magically start to shrink down. “Hailing from the ‘boonies’ of Hayzelton, Iowa, this dumb country bumpkin was bullied and estranged from his own family on the farm... just to become a FAILED college dropout with insecurities bigger than his tiny horns!” A close-up shot has Compass Man slapping a ruler comedically against Boone’s shrunken horn, which is now barely an inch long. “Oh? A SORE spot for you? That’s okay -” Boone’s pants are magically snapped back to once again expose his underwear, while the Compass Man’s arrow scarf points toward him mockingly. Boone blushes deeper and covers his tiny horns with his hooves. Compass: “A REAL man, he is not! Though he remembered his pants, so can we really be sure?” Boone: “NOT COOL!”
The Compass Man twists his pinky finger around in Boone’s ear. “Say, ‘Smallhorn’. Hope it’s not too cloudy in there!” He then pulls a giant cloud out of Boone’s head, both eyes big and transparent while the cloud in question passes through. The cloud itself is basically a giant thought bubble with the word ‘HUH?!’ plastered on it, voicing Boone’s exact thought at that moment. Compass Man: “Because I’ve got a super fun challenge for your SPECIAL brain.” The compass guy hangs upside down over the tv screen, which is now much larger in scale, presented in front of a tiny Boone. Symbols on the screen write out the word ‘MEMORIZE’, as several shapes of pink, blue and white with various astronomical symbols on them flash before his eyes. Compass: “Easy peasy, like cornbread and pie! Can you remember the pattern in your mind’s eye? PAY ATTENTION, boy! And repeat the sequence you see in the sky. !Vamos! !Vamos!” He leans in to whisper condescendingly in Boone’s ear, “That means go.” Boone, snapping to attention: “NOW?!”
Boone sweats anxiously, trying to concentrate on the flashing symbols on the screen which are all beeping and booping, appearing and disappearing much quicker than he can decipher (this is a visual allegory for how Boone’s ADHD feels like to him). Boone, leaning in, his eyes filled with clouds that continue to leak from his ears all over the page: “Uhhhhhhhhhhhh” A microphone is suddenly slammed against his snout, as the Compass Man pressures him for an answer. “Uno, dos - time’s up!!! Answer quickly!” He starts counting down (“cinco, quatro, tres”) as Boone grunts, then yells out in frustration, venting more clouds out of his head as he does so: “THIS ISN’T FAIR!” Compass Man: “Not f-” Boone flails his arms dramatically and projects his voice from his stand, causing the Compass Man to wither in the wind from the force of it. “I HAVE ATTENTION DEFICIT!!!”
The Compass Man continues talking down to Boone like he’s a kid, cupping his hands around Boone’s overwhelmed face. “Nino tonto. Gonna need an answer.” Boone: “Buh buh but -” Boone looks back at the screen uncertainly. “Hhhhhhhhmmmmmn...” He grins sheepishly and lifts one finger: “Can you play it back, one more time?” The Compass Man’s eyes turn yellow and red and he grins devilishly while snapping his fingers again. “I said ANSWER -not question!!!” A prison cell comes out of the sky and falls on top of Boone as he yells “YEEEEEEEEE” and wraps his arms around himself protectively. Notably, there is a Venus (female) symbol on the prison cell. The Compass Man snaps a photo of Boone using a vintage camera, then gleefully presents a mugshot of Boone, in orange prison garb, with a pink tag on his ear and an inmate number of 5318008. “’Boone Pygmy’. Age: Thirty-three. Sex: F-” Boone interrupts him quickly, clutching the bars of his cell. “I HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT!!!”
First contestant to the stage... Boone Pygmy!
He’s kinda forgetful, not sure if you remembered that. A bit cloudy in the head.
And he’s also... huh?!
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It's part of the reason I was like "oh no" when I realized this panel was the only good crop I could use for this page. 😬 Mr. Nightmare Apparition sure is taking some heavy swings, that's for sure.
Boone is being tantalized by the compass nightmare apparition, who is outing him by snapping his fingers and disappearing his clothes. Boone covers his body up from inside the prison cell, while the Compass Man says, "A buck or a doe? Buck or doe? He's a tra - er PANSY! What else is there to know?"
Indecent exposure, but not in the way you think…
Labyrinth
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Echo swordfighting
Fudge it, we ball.
Streamin' comics:
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Boone looks away, unsure. "Hhhhhmmmmmn..." He grins sheepishly. "Can you play it back, one more time?"
Boone pleads the fifth: no answering, only asking!
Labyrinth
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Lester just has bad taste. He can't appreciate the sheer amount of cuddle prowess displayed before him (and yes, of course!).
Unfortunately, instead of a hole, they got a spotlight. But hey... they asked for it!
If they're cold, he's cold... bring him inside!
Boone puts up his arms and yells out at Lester, exasperated. "The point? That IS the point!" He crosses his arms over his chest and gives him a slightly disgusted look. "Besides. I don't like the way you talk about her. It grosses me." Lester holds his paw in an "L" shape over his forehead. "Yeah, yeah. If that's the way yer gonna be about it, you can forget abouddit. No cuddles? No car." Boone strikes (what he thinks is) a sexy pose. "Huh. Is that all? Just cuddles? You could've asked ME." He grins, pointing to himself. "Unlike Echo, I don't really care about losing my dignity. And I'm a better cuddler, too." He flexes his giant biceps. "I mean, LOOK! I got huggin' arms!" Lester laughs out loud, finding Boone hysterical. "HAHAHA! Yer serious?! I'm lookin' for quality offers, Lunchmeat. Not a consolation prize!!!"
Book 2.38: Consolation Prize
- October 14th, 2024
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We see the top of the Lost and Found building overhead, outside, while the heads of the characters speak over it. Echo: "Anyway... we'll get it back for ya by nightfall. Just hang tight." Regina: "Oh, bless you all!" Boone: "Thanks, but - I didn't sneeze. HEY! Why is that a thing we say after sneezin' anyway?" Echo: "....." Boone: "Do you have any idea? Echo?" Boone and Echo see Regina off, who waves at them, while Romy steels up their courage to speak up. 'Whew. Alright. If that pearl really is the same as the one I saw in my room this morning, I gotta speak up and let them know! Here goes..." She speaks up, "Er. H-hey, you guys. I think I miiiight know -" Boone is busy clearing wax out of his ear and doesn't hear her, interrupting Romy without even realizing: "AWRIGHT! Let's go, TEAM! Ready for your first day of training, kid?" Romy, petrified: 'They didn't hear me. My voice... was it too quiet?' Echo leans over to Boone. "I CAN trust you with this one, right?" Boone laughs. "Oh, Echo! Surely, you jest! You know you can always count on your good pal Booooone..." Romy, still in thought, 'I NEED to try again! But... how do I get them to notice me?" Loud music suddenly sounds from Romy's pocket as their cellphone goes off again. The spotlight is then immediately put over them, and they shyly hunch over and dip their paws into their pockets as Boone and Echo direct their attention toward them.
Book 1.38: Too Quiet
- October 7th, 2019
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Boone yells "I HAVE ATTENTION DEFICIT!!!" from his podium, flailing his arms, the strength of his voice sending the Compass Man wavering in the wind.
Attention deficit, in fullscreen HD.
Labyrinth
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Echo holding Romy's face delicately as Romy wraps her arm around Echo. Romy's wearing a cozy green sweater and Echo's wearing a dapper suit with the desert sky in the background.
Another fanart piece by OhPinfeathers! A very sweet Romcho illustration for the occasion.
I had this as my phone wallpaper for quite some time. Still adore it a lot.
Romy, holding hands with Echo in the rain: "You don't have to do everything alone. Because you're NOT alone..."
Romy: We're here for you too, Echo."
Romy: "I'm here for you."
Echo blushes happily. "...."
"Not Alone"
- Approx. 2021
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The Sandwich: Boone and Echo clobbering Romy in the middle from both sides
The Pretzel: Boone, Romy and Echo are twisted in such a way where their arms make a pretzel shape
Shoulder Rests: Boone and Romy lean on Echo's shoulders as she rubs their ears
Surprise Attack!: Boone and Romy grab toothbrushes and pelt Echo affectionately with them
Trio Cuddles...
... for a bit of three-way cuddly fun!
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Echo and Romy in suits being cute with each other, one where Boone is dressed as a flower girl and showering them with flowers, one where they are eating soup together, listening to music through the same pair of headphones, Echo is giving Romy an intense belly rub and positive affirmations, cuddling Romy with her wings and teasing each other about being stinky, playing on tire swings, Romy brushing Echo with a toothbrush, Echo kissing Romy and Romy licking her back, and playing chess (where Romy keeps losing because Echo is way too strategic)
That's kinda gay.
Some Romcho doodles from 2021-ish!
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Romy V-day card: "You're sweet, Valentine - no bones about it!"
Boone V-day card: "I'm all ears for you, Valentine! (Is that too corny?)"
Echo V-day card: "Are you a universal donor? Because you're just my type."
One day I'll make new V-day cards with even better puns. For now, here's some from... 2020 I think?!
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I'm afraid even if Boone spelled it out for him very delicately, Lester would choose not to see it. 😅
There's another closeup of Lester's sharp teeth as he snickers deviously. "Heheheheheh..." He swings an arm drunkenly around Boone and nuzzles up to his ear. "K, farm boy. Lez talk business. Ya mind hookin' Les up with that cute lady friend of yours?" Boone grits his teeth and averts his eyes, bewildered. "Whuh - ... ROMY... ?!" Lester grips Boone's face with his claws and reins him in uncomfortably close to his own face. "Don't play dumb, dipshiz. You know who I'm talkin' about... that bat friend of ya's... *hic!* The suave detective girl..." Boone looks back at Lester and says very plainly, "But. Echo's GAY." Lester shoves a slightly miffed Boone away. "Heh? Yer point?"
Book 2.37: Echo's Gay
- October 7th, 2024
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Romy starts thinking to themselves, processing Echo's words. 'Huh? Bending reality? Er - of course! That was a joke. And you're... supposed to laugh at jokes. Oh, geez. Don't just stand there, Romy. LAUGH!' Romy then starts laughing loudly and in a very uncharacteristic way, confusing Echo. Boone's hoof then paps Romy's on the shoulder from off-screen. "Oh - by the way!" He directs Romy by the shoulders toward Regina, showing her off excitedly. "Regina, the is ROMY! She's new and she's workin' here with us now!" Regina puts her hand to her mouth and gives Romy a look of pity. "Oh my." She takes a closer look at Romy's red hoodie. "This worn, washed-out hoodie... it must be over seven or eight years old! Such an unfortunate state... you poor dear." Romy, embarrassed beyond belief, turns away, blushing and trembling in the foreground, as Boone apologies to Regina on her behalf. "Oh. Uh. You'll have to excuse Romy. She's a little shy! Anyway - about that, uhh... that thing we were talkin' about..."
Book 1.37: Ha ha ha!
- September 30, 2019
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Boone nervously bites his fingernails (hooves?) as Romy continues speaking, trying to dig into the act that she's already botched severely. "It... doesn't have to be a ride. We dogs don't even enjoy car rides all that mu - er... th-that's... a lie, actually. Sorry." Boone finally paps Romy (gently) on the mouth, grinning back at Lester. Lester chortles loudly, spit flying from his tongue, between serrated yellow teeth. "GAHAHA!! How stupid do ya think I am?! If it's my car yer after... the answer's noooooooooo." He tentatively bites the top of his bottle, in thought. "Unless." He starts swigging the booze down again, while Boone waits for him to complete that thought. "Unless... WHAT, Les?" Lester burps messily, wiping his tongue across the sleeve of his jacket. "There is... ONE thing you could do fer ole Les... a FAVOR, mayhapsh?" Boone, patiently, but cautiously: "Alright. I'm listening..."
Book 2.36: Unless...
- September 30, 2024
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The frog lady clasps her hands to her chest. "One of my pearls! It's missing! This family heirloom has been in my family for generations and -" Boone interrupts her casually. "Right, right. It's been missin' before. We'll find it again!" The frog lady's throat sac expands comedically in reaction. Romy meanwhile thinks back to when they were in their hotel room that morning. 'I'm... pretty sure I saw a pearl just like that in my hotel room this morning. Could it really belong to such an important heirloom?" Echo's voice interrupts, and Romy perks their ear attentively. "Y'know... she always loses that same pearl on her necklace. Just the one. Frequently, too." Romy: "... really?" "Mm-hm." Echo goes on, sipping her Diet O, while Romy listens with skepticism. "We've noticed the one pearl in particular is imbued with special properties. Namely, the ability to alter perceptions... by bending reality around it. The usual stuff." Two panels in the background show Boone presenting a cactus to Echo in the desert, which suddenly transforms into a tree in a forest. As Echo explains this to Romy, Boone is busy trying to calm Regina down. "Oh, heh - sorry, 'Gina! Do you really not remember though? You lost that thing, like, three days ago... it was in the trash can... the wormhole inside the trash can..."
Book 1.36: Family Heirloom
- September 23, 2019
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Lester speaks to the two of them with his back turned. "What's a couple'a chumps like you doin' here anyway? Ain't NOBODY come visitin' ole Les in his dump. And why would ya?" He turns around, grinning a bit threateningly. "Nah. I'd say you got OTHER incentives. Yer here 'cuz you want somethin;. Am I right? Or am I correct? *hic*" Boone sweats and grins widely with his arms behind his head, trying to play it casual, while Romy averts their eyes guiltily. Boone then pumps his fist and puts on a friendly act. "Aw... c'mon, Les! WE'RE PALS! Just lookin' for a friendly hangout with our favorite friend-o!" He leans down and whispers to Romy, "... a little help, buddy?" Romy, caught off guard, and fully unable to lie convincingly, adds, "Y-yeah! A hangout. Like... a car ride?" Realizing she gave away the game accidentally by being too honest, she continues, "I MEAN - a bike? My bike? A bike... ride... without a car..." Boone waves his hands back and forth from behind, urging Romy to stop.
Book 2.35: Good Ole Bribery
- September 23, 2024
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A dinging sounds from outside the door. Boone pauses from over the table, grinning sheepishly at Echo, who stares at him, a bit irritated, while spikes from the cactus stick out of her fur. "..... err. Hold that thought." He leaps up suddenly, shocking Romy. "COMRADES! Our assistance is henceforth summoned! Let's roll!" He then rushes toward the dinging door. "Calm down, we're comin' WE'RE COMIN'! Yeesh!" Echo calls Romy to attention by softly saying their name. "Romy." She further instructs Romy as her superior, "That means you too. Go on." Romy, nervously, "O... okay..." Romy walks out with Echo following her from behind. Romy self-consciously hunches, feeling Echo's curious eyes on her. 'I can feel her eyes boring into me. Why? Why is she staring at me?' As they make their way out, Boone is leaned against the front desk, talking to a green spotted frog lady wearing a pearl necklace. He's yammering on about something. "Gee, those were good times, huh? Kinda reminds me of... oh! There was this joke I heard once, where this guy, he - .... uh, wait. What were we talkin' about again?" Romy directs their attention immediately to the pearl necklace the frog lady is wearing, which is very similar to the pearl she saw on her nightstand that morning... and there's a spot in the necklace where a pearl seems to be clearly missing. 'Wait a minute. Is that... that necklace..."
Book 1.35: Something Familiar
- September 16, 2019
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The compass man whispers in Boone's ear, "... that means go." Boone is shocked out of a cloudy haze. "NOW?!"
Were you even listening?!
Labyrinth
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