Man, this really captures the difficulty of expressing vulnerable thoughts and emotions even towards those we trust and care about. Even when we know exactly what it is we want to express, actually expressing all that stuff out loud is much easier said than done (or much easier thought than said, in this case).
I really like the detail in the third panel where :pepper-scruffy: Pepper has his earlier, less scruffy appearance :pepper-1: in Chloe’s thought bubble. It really reinforces how much that night meant to Chloe and how deeply that version of Pepper affected her.
In my unfortunate experience, even when being very clear with my feelings and what help I’m asking for, much of the time the person I’m asking can’t or won’t take the time to appreciate why the help is important to me, or they make a promise with zero follow-through and come up with an excuse later. Being vulnerable is hard when the world consistently lets you down.
Ouch… I fear this is going to go badly, I have 0 faith in that previously-therapy-now-fucked-up dog :clair-sad:
I wish baby Chloe could finally find genuine support and love, but is it even possible, in this ever-degenerating simulacra created by Clair? :achilles-onedge:
i really like that pepper asks “what do you need” instead of “what do you want” which can easily come across as more annoyed / judgmental (and how clair would most likely respond). like it could just be phrased like that as the setup for chloe’s “i need” thoughts, but i think pepper knows that she wouldn’t be there if she didn’t need something. idk how much faith i have in him to read between the lines at 3am tho :pepper-scruffy:
This one made me go from “Yay! Pepper’s back!” to “Mmm, Pepper’s back~ 😏”, to “Chloe’s just like me fr” to “Oh no, what’s gonna happen next?” REAL QUICK.
I have had an awful time recently. And I haven’t treated people entirely fairly. Just like Chloe here. And I kinda feel like, if one thing doesn’t go right, if one person doesn’t be patient with me or take care of me in the way that I need, that everything will crumble apart and I will go insane.
Obviously I don’t know what you’re trying to portray with this page, and I could be extremely projecting, I just wanted to share my thoughts and how these past few pages have struck a chord in me
The ability to self project is what makes the writing of halo head so well thought out. Its not a coincidence that you and others feel that way. One of the reasons I love the series so much is there certain moments really strike a chord with me due to my own experiences. Or certain scenes might not for me but will for other people.
Ohhhh wow this is hitting so hard. I’m just going through that first night over with Pepper in my re-reading and it’s kinda wonderful to know how much she cherished that night :peachy-aaa: :peachy-aaa: :peachy-aaa:
One of the few times Chloe has been relatable for me. (I am a Claire-type personality. Chloe’s personality is often grating to me. Sorry to all the haters.) It’s nice to see her coming out from behind the persona she uses to hide her vulnerability. Character development!
I often forget to leave a comment, but I enjoy each new page. 🙂
She looks really obviously upset so pepper had better get his doggy hair out of his doggy eyes and look at her probably tearstained face and let her in even if it’s 3 am
pepper if you fumble this again i WILL have to brawl
to be frustrated with Chloe is unfair; I would’ve done this, I HAVE done this, and I will likely do so again
She’s precious and deserves the world! :hearts:
:hearts::hearts::hearts:YESSs:hearts::hearts::hearts:
need pepper to lock in this time its getting serious
I desperately need Pepper to work his therapist brain and realise this is an experience Chloe has only had with him
there’s no shortage of food in halo head
but she’s seeking comfort in him
but it’s changed
Pepper’s different. even in the thoughts
and he still sleeps in the bloodied Achilles shirt
They’re all seeking their comforts in past sleepovers
Man, this really captures the difficulty of expressing vulnerable thoughts and emotions even towards those we trust and care about. Even when we know exactly what it is we want to express, actually expressing all that stuff out loud is much easier said than done (or much easier thought than said, in this case).
I really like the detail in the third panel where :pepper-scruffy: Pepper has his earlier, less scruffy appearance :pepper-1: in Chloe’s thought bubble. It really reinforces how much that night meant to Chloe and how deeply that version of Pepper affected her.
In my unfortunate experience, even when being very clear with my feelings and what help I’m asking for, much of the time the person I’m asking can’t or won’t take the time to appreciate why the help is important to me, or they make a promise with zero follow-through and come up with an excuse later. Being vulnerable is hard when the world consistently lets you down.
Ouch… I fear this is going to go badly, I have 0 faith in that previously-therapy-now-fucked-up dog :clair-sad:
I wish baby Chloe could finally find genuine support and love, but is it even possible, in this ever-degenerating simulacra created by Clair? :achilles-onedge:
fuck ow ow ow ow fuck oW
Pepper I need you to understand what she means
Pepper don’t you fucking dare close that door
PEPPER YOU’RE ALL SHE HAS RIGHT NOW
pepper i am BEGGING you don’t fuck this up i believe in you
gooooddddd help her she is trying so hard. she is trying so hard to be vulnerable. the poor girl 🙁
pepper, do your best!!
For Chloe? FIVE STAR MEAL COMING RIGHT UP!!
Pepper please
I beg you
Please be nice to her
5 stars service
It’s all i’m asking you
BE NICE TO HER
AND MY LIFE IS YOURS
oh fuck ;-;
god. fuck. this one hurts like a ton of bricks she is trying so hard:pepper-scruffy:
GODDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
FUCKGH
Grasping my chest like I’m having a heart attack
Coming back to mention I hope the square patterns on Pepper’s shirt don’t signify that he isn’t going to be welcoming
LOL she is down bad for that dug
Chloe’s been through a lot of shit since they last talked
AOUGH I’M EATING PAINT OFF THE WALL
i really like that pepper asks “what do you need” instead of “what do you want” which can easily come across as more annoyed / judgmental (and how clair would most likely respond). like it could just be phrased like that as the setup for chloe’s “i need” thoughts, but i think pepper knows that she wouldn’t be there if she didn’t need something. idk how much faith i have in him to read between the lines at 3am tho :pepper-scruffy:
This one made me go from “Yay! Pepper’s back!” to “Mmm, Pepper’s back~ 😏”, to “Chloe’s just like me fr” to “Oh no, what’s gonna happen next?” REAL QUICK.
I feel like Chloe may break down in the middle of visiting Pepper.
I still believe in Pepper, I think it’ll work out better this time.
I still believe in Pepper, I think it’ll work out better this time.
I don’t know why the comments do this to me (usually it catches it and blocks the second comment)
I have had an awful time recently. And I haven’t treated people entirely fairly. Just like Chloe here. And I kinda feel like, if one thing doesn’t go right, if one person doesn’t be patient with me or take care of me in the way that I need, that everything will crumble apart and I will go insane.
Obviously I don’t know what you’re trying to portray with this page, and I could be extremely projecting, I just wanted to share my thoughts and how these past few pages have struck a chord in me
The ability to self project is what makes the writing of halo head so well thought out. Its not a coincidence that you and others feel that way. One of the reasons I love the series so much is there certain moments really strike a chord with me due to my own experiences. Or certain scenes might not for me but will for other people.
Real
WE FINALLY GET TO SEE INSIDE THAT HEAD OF HERS!!!
GRAAAAAAAHHHHH SHE’S JUS LIKE ME I’M GONNA EAT DIRT AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :peachy-stare:
Ohhhh wow this is hitting so hard. I’m just going through that first night over with Pepper in my re-reading and it’s kinda wonderful to know how much she cherished that night :peachy-aaa: :peachy-aaa: :peachy-aaa:
AUUGGGHHDHFN battyyy wju have u done this to me i love her
“What do you need?” not “What do you want”?
Love that.
was going to comment this as well <3 :pepper-onedge:
One of the few times Chloe has been relatable for me. (I am a Claire-type personality. Chloe’s personality is often grating to me. Sorry to all the haters.) It’s nice to see her coming out from behind the persona she uses to hide her vulnerability. Character development!
I often forget to leave a comment, but I enjoy each new page. 🙂
I’m so worried how this will turn out. It can go either way and I don’t like that.
“i need you to take care of me”
ah.
“I need you to take care of me” UUUGGHHH
I’m gonna punch a kitten if Pepper fucks this up. :pepper-scruffy:
She looks really obviously upset so pepper had better get his doggy hair out of his doggy eyes and look at her probably tearstained face and let her in even if it’s 3 am
Also this hurts physically
UAFGHHHHHH IVE DONE THIs BEFORE NAURRRRRR
PEPPER DONT FUCK THIS UP PLEAAASEEEEE MAN
Adoring how she parallels mars on this stuff
We are now on (approx.) the 19th day since Halo Head was established!:peachy-aaa:
Only the 19th???
That puts on perspective some stuff, its been 2 weeks and everybody is already losing their heads.