Comic #6106: ephemeral
Description
Here’s a detailed, accurate description of the comic:
Panel 1:
- Text: "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?"
- Character: A person with medium-length hair, wearing a swimsuit, is on the beach with a calm expression, standing beside someone constructing a pile of stones.
- Background: The beach extends into the distance with gentle waves and a clear sky. There are people walking along the shore.
Panel 2:
- Text (from the person stacking stones): "A SHORT-LIVED PATTERN OF BEAUTY, BROUGHT BY MY HAND INTO A CHAOTIC UNIVERSE. HERE IT WILL STAND BRIEFLY BEFORE RETURNING TO THAT VAST SEA OF ENTROPY."
- Character: The person continues stacking stones, looking thoughtful.
Panel 3:
- Text: "ARE YOU MAKING IT AS A REBELLION AGAINST A SOCIETY PERPETUALLY PUSHING YOU TO BUILD A PERMANENT EDIFICE OF ACHIEVEMENT, RATHER THAN PEACEFUL ACCEPTING HUMAN IMPERMANENCE?"
- Character: A second person, with red hair and wearing a swimsuit, appears to be interrogating the stone stacker.
Panel 4:
- Text (from the stone stacker): "INTERNET POINTS."
- Character: The stone stacker looks amused or nonchalant.
Panel 5:
- Text (from the red-haired person): "AH."
- Character: The red-haired person appears to be acknowledging the answer with a slight smile while the stone stacker returns to their activity.
Overall Tone: The comic features a blend of philosophic dialogue and humor, set against a beach backdrop.