Interns Vol 3 - page 54

While I'm not convinced this goes as far as rape (Andy stopped as soon as Coop expressed discomfort), I don't think it's a stretch to say that the vibe is wrong between these two. It's clear that Coop has mental and emotional baggage that, despite his best efforts and literally years of patience, Andy just cannot seem to address. A big part of that is Cooper's own inability or unwillingness to open up, but Andy's answer always seems to be "If I just rub his dick the right way, he'll see the light," and that comes off as gross in this latest encounter where the inciting emotion for their intimacy was frustrated jealousy rather than affection. In this particular instance, Andy wasn't really trying to help Cooper as much as soothe his own insecurities, and obviously, based on Coop's reaction, he may have gone too far. It's early to tell, but this might push Cooper to River, who seems to be the one that can give Cooper what he truly needs, or at least give him the emotional/mental outlet that he just can't seem to find in Andy.

Aemon

Whoa, Andy need to slow his roll here. Cooper is not in a mood. ☹️ Great page, Jack! 😃👍 Can’t wait for what happens next. And have a nice trip.

Afadi Chionesu

While I'm not in the arena of the "r" word here. I do feel like dubious consent is at least partially right. As Cooper wasn't entirely sure what he was signing up for. But them being idiots emotionally is part of the journey. Disclaimer, not saying I'd be better on the emotion front.

Thingymabob

I just wanna say Jack, i am impressed by your patience and you tact when it comes to your characters and story; most people would of made Cooper give into Andy and rush his maturity so they could bang and satisfy their imaginations, but not you; you understand payoff. I’m here for your creative vision, and have the story be told on your terms, don’t let anyone pressure that

Star3D

To be fair, it's not exactly like Andy knows any of that. With how little Cooper's been sharing with him (he doesn't even know about his job!), Andy might honestly think this is just a him-vs-River thing and not Coop having an existential crisis. Like, a pretty hot existential crisis tho

johnnyplaceholder

That's true, but after that initial moment Andy did outright ask Cooper for permission and got it. When Cooper felt uncomfortable he stopped him this page. While Andy started behaving badly, there was a clear pause for consent, and we'll see how he responds to Cooper here. I'm hoping they have at least some breakthrough in communication this time.

ZR

You don't just "get on with it" with mental issues. That's not how people work. It's not Cooper's job for his own emotional turmoil to not be "a pain" to others. He's clearly doing at least a little better now communicating, and Andy pushed way too far in this case.

ZR

Welp here come the "Andy is a rapist" comments. Like I predicted when this whole scene started. Ya'll need to chill.

Eren Yanno

I definitely understand the mental trauma that Cooper has gone through as a kid because of his dad pertaining to homosexuality, and while I don’t think Andy is handling the situation well at all (I.E. being jealous), I do think it’s come to a point where Cooper needs some tough love. His friend group will clearly be fine with his sexuality yet all he does is push people away because he doesn’t want to deal with his feelings. Such an engaging story Jack, keep up the great work!!

Trei

Andy has been super rapey with cooper. He barged in on him and didn’t give him time to consent to sex, he essentially told him to shut up and started blowing him. Ick.

Dooglie

I'm reading the comments, and most seem to be on Coop's side. Andy hasn't behaved well, but Cooper hasn't behaved well for a very long time. I've been in relationships with guys like these, and they were never fun. The 'Cooper' type is insecure and a royal pain in the ass. There has been no break to give Andy any kind of impression that he might break through with Cooper. Maybe there is too much personal baggage here, but if Coop is interested in guys, he needs to get on with it.

sunkawakan

Same, jealous boi had a bad behavior since River came. His insecurity and jealousy has built up where it’s more about lust wanting Cooper just so River can’t.

Kyle Gaymer, Beary Rookie

That mental clarity whiplash after an orgasm is very relatable. You’re lost in the moment, then you cum. The release is heavenly, but suddenly the arousal is gone and you’re painfully aware of your situation. You want to bask in the afterglow, but if it’s a new/uncomfortable position, you’ve just been pulled out of it and you’re not sure what to do or how to react. Meanwhile, the person who hasn’t finished is still pent up and in hormone land. Can be a really tricky situation with a new partner (or someone where sex is emotionally complicated).

QweenMab

Honestly, I'm really hoping that there are consequences for how Andy has handled this. His behavior in these last few pages has been less "I love you and want you to feel good" and more "I saw you first and you owe me." Reflecting on this story as a whole, almost every time these two have been intimate, it's usually Andy taking advantage of Cooper who's usually in some desperate or broken emotional state. Originally, we see the story from Andy's perspective, so we're seemingly meant to root for him to finally get with Cooper, but as Cooper has developed as character, and we've seen him grappling with his issues, I feel less and less sympathetic toward Andy's possessive pining. Love is not trying to engineer situations wherein someone is forced to be with you. Love is wanting what's best for someone, even if that means letting them go. What has Andy really done for Cooper that hasn't in some way been self serving? Loving this story Jackaloo! Looking forward to seeing where this all leads.

Aemon

I mean... MAYBE we're reading too much, and he is simply overwhelmed after his epiphany a few days before, and his new discoveries the very same evening of some new revelations about his sexuality with the help of River and Andy. Of course, Andy is not really helping with his own insecurities, petty jealousies and his desire of "marking his territory", so to speak. TL/DR: They.really.need.to.talk.the.fuck.off. xD

Cooper's right despite how pretty this has been.

ZR

While I see where both of these idiot dogs are coming from; it’s also really obvious that coop is absolutely overwhelmed and needs time to process this new revelation that maybe he’s not entirely the top he’s always though he was 🤔 I hope he doesn’t have another meltdown but coop being coop, it seems like he’s ready to burst at the seams right now. Sorry Andy, get a target to paint on the wall because you’re gonna have to Jackson pollock it again 💦

Milo Smith

Coop once coop always

Andy is still making the same mistake he made in the previous volume by focusing primarily on his lust for Cooper instead of fully addressing Cooper's emotional state. Cooper was in a very vulnerable state after the New Year's Eve Party, after he got evicted, and now just days after he was attacked at Rail and he opened up to River. Andy needs to keep his libido in check and really listen to Cooper. Great page as usual, Jackaloo!

Elijah Yarbrough

Hopefully these 2 finally talk to each other, they really have to sort out their feelings. Gah, I’ve only found this comic like 2 weeks ago but immediately fell in love with it. The wait on pages is killer, but you take your time Jackaloo, you deserve it!

Nathan Gamble

Yeah, probably the biggest reason why I think Andy should find someone else to date seeing how he’s acting

Kyle Gaymer, Beary Rookie

Jackaloo knows how to really put the emotion in the storytelling. I’m so invested in this

Dusky Snep

Maybe not the perfect moment right now, but is the second best chance they have had to talk after that botched love confession the previous tome. Hope that now they go till the end with it. Gods... I swear if these two don't have finally a proper talk, and let those feelings bare, I'm going in to bash that pair of dumb heads into oblivion until they gain an ounce of sense. (?)

Andy’s insecurity is inevitably going to drive Cooper away. He says he loves him but his lust and anxiety keeps taking over. I’m rooting for him, but if he doesn’t calm down...

Aweztin

I believe it’s more that after what happened at the party in part 2, Andy’s feelings for Cooper came back and he can’t stop thinking about him. Plus Cooper is still unsure about his sexuality suppressing any feelings about liking guys because of how homophobic his late dad was. The two did fool around but they never had a proper conversation about anything, plus River at the party made Andy completely jealous thinking that they and Cooper are potentially dating. With all of that happening I think this was Cooper’s limit to what he’s comfortable with while Andy is being very insecure wanting to be with Cooper while rubbing it in River’s face

Kyle Gaymer, Beary Rookie

: ' ( This page really hurts my heart. This is awesome Jack, thank you so much for putting so much work into such an important page to capture this dramatic shift. Please travel safe!

Angelic Bard - Pflegehund

This situation kind of strikes me more as trying something you're not explicitly sure you want to try, and then you realize afterward it's not quite what you expected. Cooper's actually talking and needs a minute, these situations can be soul-crushingly difficult to process and need a lot of thoughtful, tender care to navigate.

Angelic Bard - Pflegehund

I agree, he’s still trying to figure himself out but Andy wants to be with him right now and earning the title jealous boi seeing River at the party

Kyle Gaymer, Beary Rookie

Same, jealous boi really needs to work on himself seeing he’s been acting insecure the whole party wanting to get his way probably wanting to rub it in River’s face

Kyle Gaymer, Beary Rookie

Looks like Cooper doesn’t want to do anything else, hopefully jealous boi listens as he’s still eager to do whatever he wants due to how jealous he’s been acting

Kyle Gaymer, Beary Rookie

Cooper hasn't really shanged much here, has he? Not only does he keep denying the fact that he may be gay, he keeps denying that he may be in love with Andy! Maybe someday Coop will learn that we don't get to choose our sexualities!

Cregon

Cooper knows that Andy has already gave his love into Emery so he’s scared to be used as nothing but a tool. As for Andy, even though he wants to fill the pain of loneliness, Cooper doesn’t want Andy to choose. I don’t get it through, it worked the first time, so this one is different?

Max Freeman

Uh Oh…

"God I'm so ready to mark you" had me like 🥴

Hershey Emeraude

I'm actually glad Andy is getting some realistic consequences for barging in on Coop like this. Like, sure, Andy & Coop have a history of being sexual with one another, so Andy had *some* grounds to assume that Cooper would be OK with some more sexual attention, but now Andy is receiving his comeuppance for playing with fire (both romantic and sexual). TL;DR: Coop is totally justified in being frustrated with Andy rn.

Rufus The Rat

Jack... jack.... my heart. You're going to kill me. D:

Vee4eva

Can't exactly blame Coop for feeling the way he does. His emotions are still pretty much mixed right now when it comes to his sexuality, and it'd be a lot for anyone in his position to take in so suddenly.

Luke

“Yeah, but…..but I DIDN’T get off, though…” 🤣

GreenDreamer

I feel for Coop and Andy should chill out a bit, at the same time, Coop knows how Andy feels about him. He coyld have said no at anytime.They've played like this before. How many times is it gonna happen before he accepts it or get himself out of the situatations. Communication! It's a good thing!!

Licorice

Yeeeeah, this all kinda started with Andy's jealousy clouding his judgement. Time to listen to what Coop says, Andy.

Lurkybot3k

I honestly hope Coop gives in. Andy can talk to him, calm his fears and the two can do something spontaneous.

Jack the Rat

The emotions I feel on this are scattered haha On one hand this is hot af and def some nice fan service but on the other hand I feel like this is gonna REALLY bite Andy in the ass...figuritively speaking haha More curious about what happens now tbh

Theodore Corleo

Andy needs to fucking chill.

Atari Doge

Ohh woke up just in time lol

Noble 5