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“Line in the Sand”, page 9

🕑 Added 2025-08-29 17:00:06 +0000 UTC

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mobsterseeker

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

People 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.

Arctic

OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS HES SO PETTY 😂

WitchDoll

I 101% agree 🌸.

WitchDoll

Lol 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.**

Rimimimimimi

lol

Candyboi6576

I 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

SCD

There's a certain Denis Leary song that will be perfect for Augustus right now.

SCD

Mike: You bastard, why are you torturing me like this? Why?

Rocky Wolfknight

Amen. I really hope it doesn't end with August winning by bullying mike to submission just to prove a point

Ara Scythe

Man, 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! 😁

M0use

inb4 Augustus invites Mike into the bathroom and pulls an Abbey

Kaleigh Hohenthaner

I 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.)

Rocky Wolfknight

Is 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?

theoktony

YESSS this is exactly what I was hoping for.

Rocky Wolfknight

Is 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

Rev

*Ironside theme plays

Rocky Wolfknight

Not to mention Mike literally takes karate/Akido

Ashura Atsu

Long 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?

DreDae

At 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.

Frejya

IM CACKLING geeeeet dunked on MIKE

Antares

What a great Augustus in that first panel, he's such a funny little guy :')

Audrey Wilson

I really kind of hope James is not obtuse here and actually tries to defend mike

Apri

THERE IS MURDER IN THOSE EYES LMAOO

Peligrin

LMAO THE PREVIEW IMAGE WITH THE TINY SLIVER OF WHITE THATS SO EVIL

HallybooBlues

Let'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.

esinololly

DRAAAMMMMAAAAA!!!!! YEAH BOOOOIII

Aesthete Noire

Lucyyyy come get your attack not-brother😫

Sometimes a Badger

Man, 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.

Snow

final fantasy cat

SomeColourMage

wow 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

Kiall Vun Myeret

Ok 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

Elisa

UGGGGHHH LINE IN THE STAND,,,,, probs about boundaries ??? 😭 i hope Lucy and Augustus don’t fight. Don’t do that to us vero

Tylily

The line in the sand will be for August in the way he handles Mike. Lucy will draw the line.

AlisterTX

*inhales* HAHAHAHAHAAHAHA--

Airy Frith

Ohhhh, 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!!