One year later:

Yes, tandem is my alt account, I made the original. Really pleased this resonated with people. I just went to the Bay Secular Solstice and was thinking about these two again, and the work of making the world and ourselves the best we can be. Have one more bonus:

(Jet Lag: The Game is really good, if you like competitive game shows about train logistics. I recommend starting with the first season of Tag Across Europe.)

"I'm not good at being happy" was something I relate to and have thought before.

Amazing comic! Even though I don't identify with the characters much on a personal level, I resonate the meaning and bathos and which is a mark of good work I think ;).