Tip applied to A-sig as Chris Sanders, because of reasons that I don’t remember now, but that seemed valid at the time. Therefore, Chris Sanders is, in fact, legally A-sig’s CEO.
Indeed. Thanks for reminding me that technically “Chris” may still be an A-Sig employee despite having reached the pinnacle of Shadow Gov leadership, Candace!
Did Tip ever resign after gaining roof access to the Maragda building?
No, Tip flew off on a mad science flyer he couldn’t control. Chris Sanders was, therefore, believed dead, until Chris Sanders was found alive. Brilliant!
I think it was him trying to hide himself from Mr Green as he moved up the ranks (which obviously failed), but I also wonder if it was part of his plan to be able to (as he told Tigerlily) become the “the Man” and then give it up for her.
IIRC, Tip didn’t have to apply as Chris, the Department of Irradiation was already incorporated into A-Sig. Tip showed up for work using Chris’s ID in order to infiltrate the organization.
Or she knew she was looking for a male Chris, but Marcie was enough of an unknown quantity that it was easier to bring her along under supervision rather than risk a potentially disruptive rescue attempt later on.
Mel was always strong, and then she joined the military. Honestly, being able to carry the… let’s guess high at 160kg of both Chris and Marcy for a notable time isn’t overly unreasonable.
Have always hated endings. THIS, however is a Kiss of Genius. Wow, also….truly,
SNAFU. First time actually TRUE. (Smack. Sweet.) Also I didn’t want either of those
beloved Scenery Walk-ons dead.
Also, of course Marcie is quick on the uptake. She called the “wacky mistaken identity” problem up when helping Tip with Chris’ ID badge in the first place (thanks to David above for the link).
There’s a Beyonce song that’s relevant here, Chris. Also I suppose Marcie’s constantly three moves ahead in that particular game, and is constantly good-naturedly waiting for him to catch up.
I expect many readers here will be familiar with “Farscape”, but for those who are not it’s a Science Fiction TV series from Australia (starting 1999, IIRC). I (and many others) think it was good. Some of the cast later moved to “Stargate” and in one episode lampooned Farscape as unknown. It is of course quite well known.
“frell” was used as a substitute for a well-known swear.
Every surprised man needs a Marcie!
oh come on, it’s not like he’s a nuclear scientist!
wait what how who why
ARGH We hate cliffhangers!
Hey, it at least explains why they were kidnapped.
Tip applied to A-sig as Chris Sanders, because of reasons that I don’t remember now, but that seemed valid at the time. Therefore, Chris Sanders is, in fact, legally A-sig’s CEO.
Indeed. Thanks for reminding me that technically “Chris” may still be an A-Sig employee despite having reached the pinnacle of Shadow Gov leadership, Candace!
Did Tip ever resign after gaining roof access to the Maragda building?
No, Tip flew off on a mad science flyer he couldn’t control. Chris Sanders was, therefore, believed dead, until Chris Sanders was found alive. Brilliant!
Ah, yes, there it is. Thanks for the ref, David B Huber!
I think it was him trying to hide himself from Mr Green as he moved up the ranks (which obviously failed), but I also wonder if it was part of his plan to be able to (as he told Tigerlily) become the “the Man” and then give it up for her.
IIRC, Tip didn’t have to apply as Chris, the Department of Irradiation was already incorporated into A-Sig. Tip showed up for work using Chris’s ID in order to infiltrate the organization.
Oh dang. Now we just need Jason Momoa.
Huh, instead of Tip it’s those two secondary characters? But if only one is the CEO why bring them both?
Joined at the hip.
Or in this case, joined at the Tip! (Which sounds more painful than it is.)
Why bring them both? Because Mell didn’t know if she was looking for Christopher, Christine, Christina, or some less common variation.
Also, witnesses are inconvenient, and cleaning up after a murder is time-consuming.
Plus, she can bill A-Sig for the second kidnapping.
Or she knew she was looking for a male Chris, but Marcie was enough of an unknown quantity that it was easier to bring her along under supervision rather than risk a potentially disruptive rescue attempt later on.
Wait, were they BOTH in the sack? Dang, that must have been crowded.
Marcie: “I got Chris in the sack!”
Old news! 😀 😀 😀
And …Mel carried them over one shoulder,
Do you suppose Mel has had a …few…enhancements?
She did spend years drinking Narbonics Labs coffee.
Evil coffee …DECAF!!!
Mel was always strong, and then she joined the military. Honestly, being able to carry the… let’s guess high at 160kg of both Chris and Marcy for a notable time isn’t overly unreasonable.
Mell (two Ls in her name, by the way) once brought back all five Daves in sacks. Carrying Chris and Marcie is easy.
I keep forgetting that, too. Mell W. Kelly—I wanna say the “W” stands for “Wilhelmina,” but I can’t remember exactly why I think that.
Wildflower. Her parents were hippies.
Thank you.
And her first name is actually Melody, so I can sort of understand the one-L vs. two-Ls confusion.
The simplest explanation is probably that it’s a Mad Science Sack, employing antigravity quantum levitation or something.
Hence why she’s so keen on invoicing people for the sacks. You wouldn’t think it to look at a sack, but they’re absurdly expensive.
I like the idea of a Mad Science sack. Clearly this is the correct explanation.
The sack is bigger on the inside. So… Santa Claus is a Mad scientist? Actually, that would explain a lot.
Have always hated endings. THIS, however is a Kiss of Genius. Wow, also….truly,
SNAFU. First time actually TRUE. (Smack. Sweet.) Also I didn’t want either of those
beloved Scenery Walk-ons dead.
The D&D game is going to feature some high level gossip now.
Also, of course Marcie is quick on the uptake. She called the “wacky mistaken identity” problem up when helping Tip with Chris’ ID badge in the first place (thanks to David above for the link).
That seems less foreshadowing than lampshading.
¿Porque no los dos?
Well, from the phrasing in Panel Three, I think Mell knows the score and is working her own game.
So Chris and Marcie were in the sack together.
S.O.P. at this point, why bring it up?
‘Cause I can’t pass up a chance to insinuate something.
There’s a Beyonce song that’s relevant here, Chris. Also I suppose Marcie’s constantly three moves ahead in that particular game, and is constantly good-naturedly waiting for him to catch up.
Say, I wonder if that’s the same burlap sack she used to kidnap Dave Barker.
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Re-bill.
Providing their new CEO. Chris Sanders and Marcie, we know. Tip’s strange infiltration caused this aberration. At least Marcie will go with the flow.
He said “frell”. Awesome.
I expect many readers here will be familiar with “Farscape”, but for those who are not it’s a Science Fiction TV series from Australia (starting 1999, IIRC). I (and many others) think it was good. Some of the cast later moved to “Stargate” and in one episode lampooned Farscape as unknown. It is of course quite well known.
“frell” was used as a substitute for a well-known swear.
Sample use: “What are you going to do … frell them into submission?”
He’s said it before.
Y’know, if those two keep their heads about them, they might just get a happy ending at the end of this.
Or at least a nice irradiator.
They can probably get all the irradiators they want now. Sounds like a happy ending for them, anyway.
It did make them miss Nick and Virginia’s wedding.
Hey! I just realized I missed Shaenon’s birthday on May 4! Happy late birthday! Thanks for all the great stories!
When someone asks you if you are a god, you say yes!
This is genius! And belated happy birthday!