The Delusions of von Mopeydorff – Chapter 9, Act 1, Strip 51

The one where Mopey finds a whole new way of victimizing Snuka, if only mentally. Although he kinda brought it on himself – if he knew about those inclinations of Mopey’s friends, and their influence on Mopey, why did he say something as suggestive as “imagine a clash of lightsabers”? That’s basically entrapment. And, anyway, I tried to keep the depiction of Mopey’s fantasy as harmless as the circumstances would allow – left to her own devices (or delusions), she’d probably have fantasized something that Snuka would have found much more objectionable.

But Gregory is making a great choice in prioritizing finding a coach now. He’s obviously learning from his own experiences at the hands of the Professor: when faced with responsibility, trick somebody else into assuming it in your stead. A coach with problem-solving skills would be appreciated, but one who just has making-problems-their-own skills would help Gregory immeasurably already. And making-problems-your-own skills are a basic requirement for coaches.

But where to find one? Snuka’s former master would really not be a good choice. Even aside from any wrong ideas it might give Mopey, Obi Wan Kenobi has an atrocious record when it comes to coaching people. XD With him at the helm the whole team might turn to the dark side, and lose many limbs in the process. Even more than they might otherwise lose, I mean.

More on Monday.