The Young Protectors: Double-Cross Chapter Three—Page 11

May 15, 2020 Alex Woolfson 46 Comments

Whatcha going to say to that question, Mitch–y?

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So! Spooky’s friend is Amanda, also known as Commander, Flyboy’s team leader in the future! But what is she now? What can Mitch tell her? And what is she doing there?

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bronakopdin says:
May 13, 2020
To answer or not to answer, that’s the question. I doubt he’d straight out lie, rather he’d be like “sry, can’t tell you for reasons”. Or maybe he’ll really answer? Somehow I really can’t judge it
Nate says:
May 13, 2020
Don’t worry, Spooky. Some folks like only like sport models, but some of us love comfy luxury rides too.
w_period_r_period_cl says:
May 13, 2020
In one way, LMBO. In another, Uh,oh. He can’t really tell her all, can he. He has only told her what she already knows for the most part. Damn paradoxes anyhow! OH, wait, it already worked out, didn’t it, I mean, wait, uh, lost, uh, it already happened, she’s herself in the future so flyboy was already in her past or, uh, never mind, lost.
Klaus says:
May 13, 2020
My theory is that she is preparing to start up the team. Maybe she has not said anything to Spooky yet. But she has chosen a logo. That is why she is so interested in that gadget.
alexwoolfson says:
May 15, 2020
bronakopdin:
I doubt he’d straight out lie, rather he’d be like “sry, can’t tell you for reasons”. Or maybe he’ll really answer? Somehow I really can’t judge it
We will soon find out!
Nate:
Don’t worry, Spooky. Some folks like only like sport models, but some of us love comfy luxury rides too.
Spooky doesn’t look too worried to me.
Klaus:
My theory is that she is preparing to start up the team
An interesting theory, Klaus.
Harrower says:
May 15, 2020
Why Amanda, it’s one of those communicator badges that summons the Woolfpack. We’ve all got one around here somewhere. I think I left mine in my gym bag.
dswxyz says:
May 16, 2020
Good to see the Kotari mentioned again. I’m unsure if that’s in preparation for a future storyline or just a useful resource to dip into every now and then.
I’m rather surprised that Amanda says she can’t read Mitch’s mind well. During the battle with the Annihilator and the Platinum Priestess, she was relaying what Mitch was seeing from his eye-in-the-sky viewpoint to the other team members. And wasn’t she also able to tell Mitch was unconscious when they were all in electro-restraints? Perhaps she got better at reading Mitch’s mind as far as his sensory data is concerned, but not what his inner voice is thinking?
Wonder if she recognizes the communicator or the logo as something she’s already thinking about making. Bet if she does, she isn’t going to say she does.
JujYFru1T says:
May 16, 2020
mah boyyy is the best soft boyyyyy
and I’m so hapy to see Amanda I have nothing interesting to say this time XD
alexwoolfson says:
May 24, 2020
Harrower:
Why Amanda, it’s one of those communicator badges that summons the Woolfpack. We’ve all got one around here somewhere
If only, Kevin…
dswxyz:
Perhaps she got better at reading Mitch’s mind as far as his sensory data is concerned, but not what his inner voice is thinking?
It’s a good question, David.
JujYFru1T:
mah boyyy is the best soft boyyyyy
Ha!
JujYFru1T:
and I’m so hapy to see Amanda
And I’m glad you’re happy to see her. It’s fun to show another teenage version of the adult heroes.

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Even at this age Amanda doesn’t beat around the bush – – She gets right to the point

Nice double entendre!!

Another page with so much stuff.

We’ve seen before that Commander has some influence because of her contact with her mother, but I don’t think we’ve ever been told that Colonel Charleyboy is/is going to be head of Exsec. Nevertheless, if that’s still in the subjective future then getting ahold of restricted alien healing tech is pretty impressive.

Also: I’m pretty sure that we knew that Commander can’t read some people, but has it been mentioned that Flyboy is one of them? That would make more sense of the events of the Truth Or Dare minicomic, but I had always assumed that Commander simply respects other people’s privacy.

Also, love Commander’s eye roll at ‘comparing sizes’. Of course, normally that phrase would be used about something other that stomachs, but I bet the reaction would be exactly the same.

Ah, and the last panel. This is crunch time. I’m guessing that Flyboy will take the same tactic he has with Spooky: give a general outline of future events while demurring on giving specific details on the grounds that he doesn’t want to cause a time paradox that would destroy the universe. The big question is: how much of an explanation of the Young Protectors group does Flyboy think would risk a paradox (as opposed to how much would actually risk a paradox).

It does make sense, no matter how polite you are you’re going to pick things up by accident simply due to proximity.

Haven’t commented in a while. Just want to say: Good storytelling/world building.

Delete me.

No, Mitch, we do not tell your younger boss what the big button with the letters “yp” stands for. We do not need to fuck up the past anymore than you have.

Or, as a Disney captain once said, “Zip your howling screamer!”

Love that movie!

It’s a favorite of mine. I love Captain Amelia. High-ranking females is actually quite rare in the military, much less the traditional branches like the Navy (Captain is an O-6) or Army (my dad retired a a Major, an O-4 class.)

I’m not very versed in military structure, but she’s definitely a certified badass!

She is. I really like her and her outfit construction as well.

Are these the finished colors ?

Must remember Mitch is just a kid. Stop having those thoughts about his chest and abs. Bad Will. Bad, bad Will.

Don’t worry his a hot cartoon I also find him hot 😉

Same here! (I have shirts older than him!)

@dswxyz (in the Community comments): I’m thinking it’s because Mitch is from “the future” that Amanda’s abilities to read his mind may be kind of fuzzy as some kind of “psychic interference.” Presumably, Mitch is violating the standard laws of physics by being in two places at the same time since his “older” (Young Protectors-era) self is there interacting with Spooky and Amanda while his “younger” (pre-Young Protectors-era) self is off doing whatever “Young Mitch” was doing at this particular time in the timeline.

But Mitch says “I know.” This is the same as the future.

On the other hand, Mitch says his metabolism is faster because of his powers. Maybe his brain waves are faster too. Amanda can’t get a clear read on his thoughts because he thinks faster than she can receive.

Except Mitch says he knew she wouldn’t be able to read him well so it can’t be something new.

Wow, could it be Mitch is the one who gave Amanda the idea for the team’s name and logo?
Mind—
wait for it
—blowing

Underwear model fit, he? Does that mean that Spooky left Mitch in his?

*wiggles eyebrows*

Why does the Kotari thing look like a PC tower made by the Kirby vacuum cleaner company? (It also makes me think of the Cirrus rocket pack from The Rocketeer)

Maybe he’ll say the button is for “Young Pepsi” or something. “It’s the choice of a Y Generation!”

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Oh puh-leeze!!! Boys are always comparing sizes!! Girls, too!! It’s one of those human things we do!

I try not to too frequently report on what’s written in the Patreon only scripts, ’cause I feel that might get tedious. But in this case there are two pieces of characterisation notes that I think are significant. I think Dokidoki will particularly like these:

The first is that Amanda is, by default, a calm, sensible person, and usually ends up being the adult in the room. However, the script notes that because of Flyboy’s experiences with advanced tech and superhuman combat, he gets to be a plausible contender for the adult in the room as well.

The other: Flyboy consciously choosing his presentation style to match Amada’s attitudes. Spooky can be talked to with appeals to the heart, but Amada has to be reasoned with using appeals to the head.

“Don’t worry. You’re safe here in good old 1955.” (Sorry, saw that movie again the other day!) Mitch could quote the “Star Trek” line: “Let’s just say the two of you are in for some interesting experiences.” Um, yes, Mitch is underwear-model-fit!

Done comparing sizes,” oh, Lord, I just caught that! 😀

Also, being the little military buzzkill that I need to be, if I remember correctly, wasn’t Amanda a Navy brat? (Someone? Alex? Is my brain that bad?)

There is no Lieutenant Colonel rank amongst the Squids/Limeys, as we call them. That’s an Army & Marines (those copycats) rank (It’s an O-6. The equivalent in the Navy is a Rear Admiral.)

When we saw her mother, she was wearing an air force uniform, complete with pilot’s wings.

edit: found her: https://webcomics.yaoi911.com/typ/ete-bonus1-page-1/

Also this: https://webcomics.yaoi911.com/typ/ete-bonus1-page-10/
She uses the term “army brat”.

Ah, yes, I’m an Army brat. Those aren’t “pilot’s wings,” it’s a rank insignia. Incidentally, she’s wearing the wrong one in that one. Colonel has the “wings” for which you are referring to. Also blue is worn by the Army (dress blues has a name for a reason.) But, yes, we are rather well-known for that awful dark hunter green that looks terrible on everyone. XD

I’m of the mind YP just hodge-podged every military outfit together to make the “YP MILITARY UNIFORM” (TM.) Believe it or not, all those little “bands” (called a ribbon rack) that you see on her uniform have a meaning and a place. My dad once tried to explain what his ribbon rack all meant (each tiny little ribbon, miniature medal and pin ALL MEAN SOMETHING…and must be put in correct order) and I zoned out.

Wikipedia actually has the correct insignia here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Army_officer_rank_insignia

Sorry, Kate, no. Rear Admiral is a flag rank—2 stars—equal to a Major General. A Lt.Col (O-5) is equivalent to a Commander. A Full Colonel (O-6) is the equivalent of a US Navy Captain.

I was a Chief Petty Officer.

Yea, my dad and I get confused as the rankings get odd with the Navy and Army. My dad is Army so I know Army rankings better than any other ranking. Making the switch between the two is like starting to learn a new language. ^___^;

You know there are jokes about being the Chief Petty Officer. XD My dad called them the chief complainers. XDDDDD

I worked with a PHD research Chemist who did his time in the Navy and then the Reserves. Being an excellent researcher and well published in the field, the Brass kept tapping him to do “research” on highly technical naval projects. He was so good at it that he attainted the rank of “Captain” without every having been on a Navy ship. We (coworkers) found that amusing at times, especially the chemical engineers among us.

Hello Campers,
From the look on Amanda’s face, I have a feeling that she knows more about Mitch’s condition than Spooky does.

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In the second to last panel, the apostrophe “s” is superfluous in the word “someone’s.” I think you mean to say, “someone whose judgement I trust.”

Good catch! It’s amazing how many times I can re-read the script and still miss typos. I’ll clean that up when I get the final colors from Vero.

Thank you, bobbyjoeguy!