Serpentine movements are sometimes regarded as alluring and attractive, but people usually don't favorably compare their clothing to snakes' skin care. This last sentence of course strongly suggests snakes shedding their skin. Continuing, she says, "Let me slough off this dress, and slither into something more comfortable," replacing take (or remove, or disrobe) and slip. "Clammy" does technically refer to having damp skin, but it is usually used in the context of nervousness or illness, and "guzzle" suggests very rapid consumption, which is not a safe way of drinking hot tea, and is also considered rude when enjoying a meal with others, especially romantic interests. You must be clammy! Want to guzzle some tea?" replacing wet (or humid), cold (or sweaty), and drink with more suggestive, possibly-repulsive-sounding words. Megan comments, "Ugh, it's so watery out. In the next panel (labeled "Earlier."), it's raining (or humid), and Hairy comes back in. Ponytail thinks word games aren't too bad, and she would be right if it weren't for Megan's unsettling use of them. Megan apparently enjoys unsettling Hairy with words. Hairy mentions that she's a talented writer and seems cool, but when prompted by Ponytail, says Megan is into synonyms. Ponytail asks Hairy about Megan, his date. ![]() Title text: We need some grub to munch-I'll go slouch over to the kitchen.
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