[SPOILERS FOR BIODOME NEIGHBORS AU]
Wanted to talk about something:
I’m getting some messages expressing concern and confusion about the biodome neighbors au (especially Grace and Simon) and wanted to answer a few of these.
1) Why are Rocky and Adrian making these decisions on a whim without consulting Simon/Grace? Isn’t that a bit fucked up?
Yeah it is, and that’s a bit by intention. When I was drafting it, it was with the thought in mind that Rocky wasn’t aware that Grace didn’t consent to going on the Hail Mary mission.
He’s seen how being alone has affected Grace and hopes introducing Simon will help ease some of the loneliness. He’s also a bit overcautious and wary about the introduction. He’s doesn’t know if the interaction will turn violent.
Eventually, Grace was to realize where the source of Rocky’s (wikihow) research was from and have a talk about it — addressing how he got on the mission.
It’s NOT Rocky’s or Adrian’s hope to control or strip Grace and Simon of their autonomy. They’re just concerned on how to introduce the only two (very traumatized) aliens on their planet
2) I thought Grace and Simon already met, why are they in each others biodome now?
So technically, they did — behind xenonite glass, for a short amount of time. They actually haven’t met truly face to face yet. If we’re going by references, this is Step 3 of Method One of this wikihow article: How to Introduce Two Cats, interacting through a door.
3) So, will they meet in person eventually?
A lot of this context was going to be explained in future panels of the comic — as Grace and Simon slowly figure out what the Eridians are up to.
I admit, I am feeling a bit dejected as a lot of these were to be explained in later parts. But I wanted to address it now; I understand the concern at the direction of this comic and the urgency some might feel when it comes to the aim of the series.
I hope this clears some things up. The goal wasn’t to glorify the situation at all, merely to highlight the importance of communication in misunderstandings (even with good intentions). I apologize if the tone of the comic came off as endorsement.
I truly appreciate the support and interest in this project, please trust and be patient with the comic. Feel free to drop any questions/concerns in the comments or my ask box. Love you guys!
(Lastly, please don’t argue in my comments. And if you decide this is truly not your cup of tea, that’s okay! But please block me/swipe away/don’t interact)
