“Line in the Sand”, page 9
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Hit enter too early lol but basically I think what's really complicated this and set it up for ugliness so much more is that when Augustus asked MIKE SAID YES.....but then just immediately did not actually do it. That sends a lot of mixed signals that are hard to read in good faith with the context Augustus has tbh....
mobsterseeker
2025-08-30 05:40:06 +0000 UTCPeople getting crazy up in arms about the idea of Augustus potentially trying to enforce this boundary and I don't entirely disagree. But I think so much of the problem coming up here is How exactly Mike has decided to not comply.
mobsterseeker
2025-08-30 05:37:22 +0000 UTCOH MY GOD I LOVE THIS HES SO PETTY 😂
Arctic
2025-08-30 02:01:09 +0000 UTCI 101% agree 🌸.
WitchDoll
2025-08-30 00:10:14 +0000 UTCLol Augustus, I love ya man. Intresting that he's wearing his old clothes, It gives me a bad feeling that the situation might heat up now. Some people here got extra defensive with what Augustus is trying to do (again), I think you all need to take a step back and breath. Personally I want Augustus to eventually understand that his idea is wrong ,and to grow from that mistake. And even though I don't really care about Mike, I don't want him to get more shit than he already has. Even though Augustus is kinda wrong here, he at least acts from a deep sense of friendship and loyalty. And that says alot. **I apologise for any grammatical mistakes.**
WitchDoll
2025-08-29 23:54:10 +0000 UTClol
Rimimimimimi
2025-08-29 23:40:09 +0000 UTCI agree Augustus is being a bit overprotective here but isn't it so damn GOOD that he's so passionate about protecting Lucy?? Like he has something to fight for and he's not just going through every day with the "what's the point?" mentality anymore?? My boyyyy
Candyboi6576
2025-08-29 23:32:16 +0000 UTCThere's a certain Denis Leary song that will be perfect for Augustus right now.
SCD
2025-08-29 20:47:09 +0000 UTCMike: You bastard, why are you torturing me like this? Why?
SCD
2025-08-29 20:42:49 +0000 UTCAmen. I really hope it doesn't end with August winning by bullying mike to submission just to prove a point
Rocky Wolfknight
2025-08-29 19:44:27 +0000 UTCMan, do I absolutely love this page! Sassy Augustus is best Augustus. I'm sympathetic to both of them (and not interested in adjudicating who is right or wrong - I think they're both right and both wrong imo). And obviously it's high school level drama (which can be both petty and serious). All in all, I'm just supremely enjoying this setup and execution. You made my day! 😁
Ara Scythe
2025-08-29 19:42:58 +0000 UTCinb4 Augustus invites Mike into the bathroom and pulls an Abbey
M0use
2025-08-29 18:24:30 +0000 UTCI would like to note. 1. Mike has kept to his word about not approaching Lucy. 2. Augustus doesn't have the right to dictate where Mike is allowed to be. It is unavoidable, they go to the same school so they will be in the same space. 3. Lucy is responsible for her own mental health, and so is Mike. 4. Augustus isn't any better than mike, when he basically is doing the exact thing he accused mike doing. (Which is invading a space to intimidate/trigger someone.)
Kaleigh Hohenthaner
2025-08-29 17:54:35 +0000 UTCIs it wrong to say I hope August doesn't get what he wants and I hope Mike lays the smack down on him? Mike Literally Knows karate/Akido right?
Rocky Wolfknight
2025-08-29 17:46:22 +0000 UTCYESSS this is exactly what I was hoping for.
theoktony
2025-08-29 17:43:03 +0000 UTCIs it wrong to say I hope August doesn't walk out of this unscratched? Yes I get it, mike didn't follow up on his promise, but grow the fuck up dude. There is EVERYWHERE else you can go and take to get away from Mike Not to mention Mike still his holding up his deal of not bothering and staying away from Lucy. Not giving her attention or anything. August I'm sorry, you may be doing the right thing protecting Lucy, but you are so going about it the wrong way and I really hope Lucy calls you out on it and you get humbled
Rocky Wolfknight
2025-08-29 17:41:23 +0000 UTC*Ironside theme plays
Rev
2025-08-29 17:40:13 +0000 UTCNot to mention Mike literally takes karate/Akido
Rocky Wolfknight
2025-08-29 17:39:21 +0000 UTCLong shot, but considering all of his innocent "lol FF cat" assumptions of Augustus, I'm hoping it's David stepping in to Mike's rescue. Not breaking in for a laugh, but seriously sensing something is different about Augustus and not having it. Because what a fantastic character development and message it would send if DAVID is the one getting serious about the situation?
Ashura Atsu
2025-08-29 17:33:48 +0000 UTCAt the end of the day, Mike needs therapy. He’s isolating himself to the point he feels he needs James’ validation and attention to feel like he has a friend.
DreDae
2025-08-29 17:32:46 +0000 UTCIM CACKLING geeeeet dunked on MIKE
Frejya
2025-08-29 17:30:41 +0000 UTCWhat a great Augustus in that first panel, he's such a funny little guy :')
Antares
2025-08-29 17:27:42 +0000 UTCI really kind of hope James is not obtuse here and actually tries to defend mike
Audrey Wilson
2025-08-29 17:23:12 +0000 UTCTHERE IS MURDER IN THOSE EYES LMAOO
Apri
2025-08-29 17:22:34 +0000 UTCLMAO THE PREVIEW IMAGE WITH THE TINY SLIVER OF WHITE THATS SO EVIL
Peligrin
2025-08-29 17:20:16 +0000 UTCLet's hope that Mike won't be a punching bag in later chapters. The poor guy needs some help, and an honest talk with his friends about what's happened between him and Lucy: preferably without anyone trying to hurt him.
HallybooBlues
2025-08-29 17:18:22 +0000 UTCDRAAAMMMMAAAAA!!!!! YEAH BOOOOIII
esinololly
2025-08-29 17:14:47 +0000 UTCLucyyyy come get your attack not-brother😫
Aesthete Noire
2025-08-29 17:13:41 +0000 UTCMan, I think Mike can be a little irritating with his self-pitying attitude, but if Augustus is legit trying to enforce some kind of playground-grade boundary he should step off. Fiction though it might be, I can never recall being allowed to be this precious about anything.
Sometimes a Badger
2025-08-29 17:10:11 +0000 UTCfinal fantasy cat
Snow
2025-08-29 17:09:07 +0000 UTCwow look at this nice man, I'm sure he has nice things to say that could have been defused if you had just told him to shove off the last time you met instead of whatever the fuck you thought you were doing
SomeColourMage
2025-08-29 17:08:16 +0000 UTCOk not going to lie, Augustus pose is amazing, he looks so sassy. He should be carefull though, Mike almost was able to beat the hell out of Alejandro while drunk. I don't think he stands as much of a chance as he likes to think he does if he drives Mike into a corner
Kiall Vun Myeret
2025-08-29 17:07:52 +0000 UTCUGGGGHHH LINE IN THE STAND,,,,, probs about boundaries ??? 😭 i hope Lucy and Augustus don’t fight. Don’t do that to us vero
Elisa
2025-08-29 17:06:03 +0000 UTCThe line in the sand will be for August in the way he handles Mike. Lucy will draw the line.
Tylily
2025-08-29 17:05:44 +0000 UTC*inhales* HAHAHAHAHAAHAHA--
AlisterTX
2025-08-29 17:05:28 +0000 UTCOhhhh, now you fucked up! Now you fucked up! Now you fucked up! You have fucked up now! Now you fucked up! Now you fucked up! Now you fucked up! Now you fucked up! Now you fucked up! NOW YOU HAVE FUCKED UP!!
Airy Frith
2025-08-29 17:02:50 +0000 UTCAugustus so goated man
Kuromifang
2025-08-29 17:02:06 +0000 UTCLol i love everything about this 🤣 is it petty? Yes, but im here for it. Give him a taste of his own medicine Augustus!
Brittany
2025-08-29 17:01:50 +0000 UTCAugustus, I love you, fuck the fuck off
Fiver
2025-08-29 17:01:00 +0000 UTC
