Stan ([info]crotalus_atrox) wrote in [info]friendlyhostile,
2009-07-24 08:59:00
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Episode 749 - The recovery effort.

Good morning for the last time, my dear hostiles. The whole "good morning, hostiles" started off because it reminded me and a few other people of the line from Charlie's Angels. Uh, anyway, today is the last episode of FH.

http://www.friendlyhostility.com



:: There really is only the one song for this page, and that song would be Old College Try by The Mountain Goats.

:: I really, really regret putting "The End" down there. It's good for a laugh, at least.

:: So this is how we end, with handholding and an effort being made. Fox finally admits that there's a problem, Collin agrees to try to deal with it, and there they are, getting help from an outside source. It was very important for me to keep the ending open while bringing closure to the biggest problem they had as a couple: Collin refused to deal with their problems anymore, and Fox living in denial. Now they're not. What comes next?

Do the guys work out their problems, settle down, and make a family? Two point five kids (Padma would be the happiest grandpa ever), a dog or two, a house in the suburbs with a white picket fence and PTA meetings?

Do they call it quits amicably and continue to be friends, maybe one day being best friends again, supporting each other through their various new relationships and adventures?

Does Fox wake up one morning and find that Collin is hauling a suitcase to his shiny silver BMW, and after being confronted and giving Fox a speech about how "it's just not working out," Collin drives away in the early morning light (butterflies in his stomach, gripping the steering wheel like his life depends on it), leaving Fox to go back to bed and force himself to cope with the reality of the situation?

I know what ending I'm choosing, and it will continue Fox and Collin's story in Other People's Business, but I'm not going to force it on you and tell you it has to be that way for you. That's why I wanted the ending to be open to a number of options.

:: And thank you to everyone who has been reading this comic. It's been a great experience for me, and it has meant a lot to me. I hope you've enjoyed it even a little bit.

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[info]enkanowen

July 24 2009, 14:02:50 UTC 2 years ago

it's really the most perfect ending for them :)

thank you for a story beautifully told

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 21:41:05 UTC 2 years ago

And thank you. I'm glad you liked it.

[info]myselftheliar

July 24 2009, 14:03:20 UTC 2 years ago

And thank YOU for making the comic.

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 21:41:29 UTC 2 years ago

Not a problem. :D I'm just glad y'all read it.

[info]kismets_kiss

July 24 2009, 14:03:25 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you for creating such a wonderful world and continuing to create worlds to escape into and enjoy!

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 21:41:53 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed them!

[info]artful_username

July 24 2009, 14:04:48 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you very much for writing such an engaging tale Friendly Hostility will always rank among one of my most favorite webcomics ever. I'm loving Other People's Business so far and can't wait to see where you go with it and where the boys end up (I know which ending I'm rooting for).

Thanks again and keep being awesome!

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 21:42:37 UTC 2 years ago

Thanks! I hope you continue to enjoy OPB - you'll find out where the boys are in their lives soon enough. :)

[info]drinktosorrow

July 24 2009, 14:05:13 UTC 2 years ago

I second the "perfect ending" opinion.

Thanks for all the wonderful years of letting us peek into the lives of these characters! I've enjoyed every minute of it. :)

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 21:43:34 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you! I'm glad you thought it was excellent. And thank you for being interested in my character's lives.

[info]katakuscythe

July 24 2009, 14:05:21 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you for Friendly Hostility, for the great stories, wonderful characters and hilarity. It's been a great run, and I'm looking forward to the next great adventure in Other People's Business.

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 21:44:32 UTC 2 years ago

Thanks so much for your readership and comments. :)

[info]mageraine

July 24 2009, 14:06:55 UTC 2 years ago

The .5 is what would make Padma blissfully happy, isn't it?

<3

[info]ashe_frost

July 24 2009, 16:14:11 UTC 2 years ago

LOL. I second this comment.

[info]nikau

2 years ago

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[info]magicmelodyx

July 24 2009, 14:08:02 UTC 2 years ago

I for one am very pleased with this ending, because the one thing I've hoped for this whole time was for the two of them to face that there was a problem and subsequently try dealing with it. And the handholding. My heart, it is happy. ♥

Also, that last ending you described totally grabbed said heart and tugged on it most painfully. It works beautifully as a story, but--heartstrings, tugging, etc.

I'm already enjoying the new comic, but this one will always remain one of my favorites.

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 21:47:57 UTC 2 years ago

This ending was the ultimate goal for me - face the problem, deal with it.

Ah, that ending. I think it makes a lot of sense, as well.

Thank you, I appreciate that very much.

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[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 21:49:32 UTC 2 years ago

Yep. I've enjoyed bringing the characters along these years. I'm glad they've grown.

Excellent, I have indeed seen you over at OPB. I hope you're liking it so far!

(Yes, definitely! I do apologize, it's just been a very harried time for me lately.)

[info]snakey

July 24 2009, 14:08:46 UTC 2 years ago

Aw, I feel all emotional now! *sneeff*

[info]dictatorfox

July 24 2009, 14:21:34 UTC 2 years ago

Emotional over a comic -- wow. Didn't think it'd be me, either. I'm all angsty inside -- especially since I read the cast list in Other People's Business, I was all worried for how today's comic would go. I'm glad it's a nice real-world ending.

I'm going to miss Fox, Collin, Bootsie and Derringer.

Thanks for the ride!

[info]crotalus_atrox

2 years ago

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[info]evilweevil04

July 24 2009, 14:09:45 UTC 2 years ago

Wow. That wasn't what I was expecting, but... it's better than that. And I realized that considering OPB is five years down the road, I'm even okay with Fox and Collin not being together by that point. The whole bff thing sounds okay to me. But I'm proud of them for doing the whole counseling thing at least for a bit.

So.

Yay.

Thanks, Sandra, for an amazing run.

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 21:54:28 UTC 2 years ago

*happy* Thank you, I'm glad it's better than how you thought it would end. I figured the boys really would give it a try, for the sake of all the years they knew each other.

Thank you for reading and commenting so often.

[info]plutofigaro

July 24 2009, 14:10:40 UTC 2 years ago

NNNNOOOOOOO

I love this comic. I'm sad to see it ending. I for one hope they makeup and work out all their problem I think it would be a shame for all those year together to end with one driving away and not saying goodbye. They both are better then that. Thank you for such a lovely story and for sharing it with us. Now, on to OPB. I'm gotta miss being a Hostile.

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 21:55:30 UTC 2 years ago

Re: NNNNOOOOOOO

Well, I figure they'd say goodbye. Collin would, anyway - Fox might be too dumbstruck in that scenario to say anything.

Thank you so much for reading.

[info]costamojen

July 24 2009, 14:10:49 UTC 2 years ago

Very clever way to end things. It gives hope.

I have a feeling it's going to end with Collin leaving, and Fox becoming obsessed with taking down Creed Corp. in order to win back his love. But that's just my own theory.

I can also imagine the semi-convincing speech that Fox gives when he suggests going to Counciling.

Fox: "It starts with us not dealing with things, then pretty soon we're doing separate things, then we start sleeping in separate bedrooms, then we're in separate houses... then YOU decide to sell yours, fall in love with the real estate agent, I find out about it, start hitting the bottle... then one day I'm on my bench in front of the liquor store, you walk by and you don't even know me!"

[info]juggajuggalette

July 24 2009, 14:41:20 UTC 2 years ago

*squeak*
That..that Foxman speech...That just made my day slightly better for having just lost FH.
I must thank you for this.

[info]nivell

2 years ago

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[info]crotalus_atrox

2 years ago

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[info]fireflypenance

July 24 2009, 14:11:44 UTC 2 years ago

I loved this comic. There were times I was angry, sad, frustrated, but also more times I was happy, I laughed, and I really enjoyed it. I'm sad to see it end. I'm especially sad to see it end today, as today is symbolic in a lot of ways for me.

I will miss this comic more than I care to admit. Thank you for making it.

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 22:03:32 UTC 2 years ago

I'm glad the enjoyment outweighed the "Arg grar!" feelings there.

I will miss it a lot, too, if it helps. And thank you so much for reading it.

[info]sajia

July 24 2009, 14:13:02 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you.

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 22:04:00 UTC 2 years ago

No, thank you for reading and commenting so much. :)

[info]timemonkey

July 24 2009, 14:13:54 UTC 2 years ago

I'll miss this comic but at least it went out on a fairly positive note with everything wrapped up. I'd say, all things considered, a pretty satisfying ending, great job!

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 22:04:42 UTC 2 years ago

I'll miss it, too. I'm glad you liked the ending, thank you so much!

[info]timemonkey

2 years ago

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[info]overchay

July 24 2009, 14:19:55 UTC 2 years ago

weeps

weeps giant emo tears

forever


*may or may not actually be crying, but there are no witnesses, so I'm going with 'not'* >.>


I love you. I love this comic. I've followed it since it first started up and, just, so completely glad I did. Big part of my life three times a week for the past five years. You're incredible and I love your characters. I followed BMB, I followed FH, and I know I'm going to follow OPB, too. <3


I have the same feeling [info]costamojen has, but in my heart those two will always be besties and BFs, no matter what

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 22:05:42 UTC 2 years ago

Well, I sniffled a bit, too. Not sure if it counts, since I'm the author.

I'm so glad you like my comics. Thank you for letting me know.

[info]rukia

July 24 2009, 14:19:59 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you very much. I really enjoyed this comic, as well as your insightful and clever commentary that has run alongside it. I've really grown to love the characters, especially Fox and Collin.

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 22:06:16 UTC 2 years ago

Aw, I'm glad you like the commentary, as well! Thank you, I am touched to know you loved the characters so.

[info]the_crowchan

July 24 2009, 14:21:10 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you, Sandra. :) It's been a privilege and a delight to be a part of the world you created.

I'm really going to miss it. Real endings in life are rarely neat, but if they're between people that love each other, and they're real lucky, they can end with hope. Like this one does.

It's reality without Funky Winkerbeaning it, and it's silly without becoming a never-ending random gagfest. It's rare that a slice-of-life comic resonates with me the way this one did, but it walks the line, and warms my heart, every time.

(And don't tell my girlfriend, but I think I'm in love with Derringer a little bit.)

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 22:08:09 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you so much!

Good, I'm so glad this comic managed that. I wanted the ending to be believable, but not, you know, maudlin.

(Your secret is safe with me.)

[info]xenoincognito

July 24 2009, 14:22:39 UTC 2 years ago

So sad this is ending.. 5 years I've read and grown attached to them. :(

Thank you for making such a compelling story.

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 22:09:31 UTC 2 years ago

Me too!

Thank you for reading. :)

[info]minttown1

July 24 2009, 14:23:16 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you. This comic has been a source of joy for me over the past couple years.

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 22:10:02 UTC 2 years ago

I'm glad to hear it has. Thank you for reading.

[info]cluudle

July 24 2009, 14:24:18 UTC 2 years ago

Wow, I have mixed feelings. Perfect ending, I agree. I reserve the right to consider OPB an alternate universe if Fox and Collin aren't married there, with FH Fox and Collin somewhere over here, being married. I'm glad that's been left open.

[info]clayangel

July 24 2009, 14:41:25 UTC 2 years ago Edited:  July 24 2009, 15:04:38 UTC

Ooh, alternate universe. Yes, if they're not happy there, I'm totally going with that, too.

Unless, of course, option C comes with awkward moments, sexual tension, bitterness, some angry sex sprinkled in here and there and eventually wraps around to resemble something similar to option A, then I could get behind it. After all, I feel they do deserve something a little more epic than counseling to get them back together.

I can't believe how oddly invested in their relationship I am. :P It makes me so incredibly sad thinking there's a possibility that they broke up. To the point of actual tears. Or maybe just one. But there's definite wetness. I'll get over it. :)

[info]numinicious

2 years ago

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[info]crotalus_atrox

2 years ago

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[info]carta

July 24 2009, 14:24:41 UTC 2 years ago

::sniff::

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 22:19:19 UTC 2 years ago

*hands tissue!*

[info]michele_blue

July 24 2009, 14:25:18 UTC 2 years ago

Ohh, excellent way to end it. Eeee, thank you for the comic; it's been such a pleasure to read.

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 22:19:45 UTC 2 years ago

Thank you so much for reading! I'm glad you liked the ending.

[info]halakahiki82

July 24 2009, 14:26:05 UTC 2 years ago

ooohhhh my heart.

it breaks.

[info]crotalus_atrox

August 22 2009, 22:20:10 UTC 2 years ago

*hands you superglue?*
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