Starbolts #714: Under Her Spell

 

 Hail! 

    This week the engagement party ends on a very high note for our heroes and now that I think about it I think both Marcus and Crystal would be under each other's spell. No magic is involved. But, there is that mutual attraction they have for each other. Thankfully, it goes beyond a physical attraction.  I've said it many times before. Those two basically complete each other. He makes her feel safe and loved and makes her laugh. That's a big deal considering her history. She makes him feel accepted. That's why they love each other so much.

    I did have a fun time trying to figure out the disastrous side effect of a "love potion" in this universe. I wanted to make something gross and befitting for someone who dared to try and use such a thing. Turning green with envy and getting covered in warts seemed like the best way to go. Of course that ultimately ends in the person dying. So there's that.

    It's good to note that the bonding ritual isn't a love spell either. It's just something that heightens a bond that's already there. Does it improve things? Probably. Ever since Crystal and Marcus achieved their bond (After several tries) she has been a lot more confident in her love for Marcus as evidenced by the kiss on the dance floor and her actions later in the comic. I don't think I need to explain any more about those two. The comic kinda speaks for itself at this point.

    Other than Crystal and Marcus learning about love spells,we've got Tanis officially returning to the ranks of the Starbolts. In the original draft of this week's comic, I had the conversation between Shrall, M'anta and Tanis and it basically had him say to Shrall that he wanted to leave Xemplara and rejoin the Starbolts. Shrall was very eager to let him go since things with Shenra haven't been too cozy. Plus he had that unfortunate incident in Cyclone Consulting where he dressed up as a Mosqukatara. Not a great look dressing up like a space Nazi.

    I don't think Xemplara was too sad to see him go. At least now he's back where he belongs and Carter will be watching him like a hawk. You might recall how those two didn't always get along. Crystal believes in second chances because she and her sister are living proof of how second chances work. He better not fail Crystal. If he thinks Carter would get mad just imagine how mad she'd get. Crystal is a passionate person. She loves hard and if you cross her, she will strike hard.

   Next time we'll see what else Cyclone is gonna throw at our heroes. What did that VP nominee want? We'll see him again next week!

See ya then!