Good to know. Thumbs up.

The one thing I disagree with Schweta about is that Brendan would not have yelled at a white man that way. From everything we’ve seen about Brendan, I think he would have yelled at anyone the same way. He was completely shocked and reacted without thinking.

i simply move to +12 your commentary, Shweta.

i descri’e no flaws, nor caveats to “state on your behalf,” here.

Actually someone who is trying to cover their tracks would do exactly that. I would not suspect her, but when Brendan gave the speech about Al Lucille appeared to be piecing together their relationship. She also comes off as a little schmarmy at times, and it seemed interesting Al instantly disliked her. This doesn’t mean she is behind things, but it does make her a suspect.

Yay, thank you for being so articulate about this you guys:) @Grimmalkin and Shweta. I agree and… Her response is nice role modeling to see as well. They are both friends and good folk though he’s let himself fall into this social trap this time. Calm, gracefully pivoted.

We have spent much time, in this comic, with geniuses and mavericks of all stripes, but to truly embrace the human facet of the story is to realize they are not mighty pivots, but strands in the tapestry of history just like the “common folks” are, and they do not have sovereign control over the way their creations and discoveries bloom outwards.

God, I love this comic.

It’s also worth noting that a) Brendan has been shown as treating Lucille with naught but respect so far, so his reaction *is* shocking to her, and b) by this point she’s already confided in him about the way she’s treated like a pretty bauble by her male, white colleagues, so his reaction can also feel like a betrayal. God bless Lucille, TBH.

That. Everything Shweta said.

There’s no exclamation point… No sign that Lucille was anything more than firm. She even immediately acts to shield Brendan from additional harm, and then prepares him for the possibility of future harm that she can’t control, all despite Brendan acting like an ass.

If y’all think she was acting out of line, you might want to do some conscious unpacking of the attitudes that make you feel like Lucille should just silently put up with that behavior.