Annotated Chapter 3 Page 1
First look at Miranda’s bedroom. Unlike Sparrow and Bianca’s apartment, this one isn’t based on anywhere I ever lived.
…except that I did have that big striped pillow.
“I’m using Skype” is a nice more-plausible upgrade to the old excuse of “you heard people talking in here? Oh, that was just the TV!”
Miranda: The Rabbit’s here? It’s supposed to be in Virginia! What’s the point of trying to track down Beings if the found ones keep dropping off the map?
Poe: There’s a reason no one has been able to make a complete list of us for thousands of years, Master.
Miranda: At least its new Master made enough of a scene that it’s all over the news. What was he thinking, anyway? There are easier ways to get a battle when you need one!
Poe: Well, not all Masters can be as competent as you.
Miranda: Damn straight. I wonder what kind of person–
(Offscreen:) Miranda?
Miranda: What?
(Offscreen:) Who are you talking to? Is somebody in there?
Miranda: It’s called Skype, Daddy! Geez!
Of course, using name of service raises the chance the comics get dated. I mean, skype is already in decline (since bought by microsoft) …
You say that like it’s a problem, but the comic takes place in a specific time period…using the specific tech of that time period is part of the point!
True, and considering how unsuccessful are other comics when trying to remain undated it’s better solution.