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Webcomic: Joseph And Yusra

After Yusra lost her parents in a military conflict in the Middle East, she was sent to America to live with her aunt. It was there that she found Joseph, a Jewish boy. They discovered that they were able to talk through telepathy and through that they were able to stay close friends.. However, there is something more to them than just telepathy..or their friendship.

Joseph and Yusra: A Complicated Friendship

is an OEL Manga Webcomic that follows the life and difficulties of these two friends, and the problems they end up in.

This series provides examples of:

Alpha Bitch: Betsy
Animesque
A Minor Kidroduction: How we first see Joseph and Yusra.
Barrier Warrior: Yusra's abilities seem to manifest as such.
Brilliant, but Lazy: Yusra skipped a grade yet has terrible study habits.
Bitch in Sheep's Clothing: Yael
Catch Phrase: Yusuf always calls Joseph homie
Christianity is Catholic
Church Militant
City With No Name
Compressed Hair: Without her hijab, Yusra's hair goes all the way down to her knees. It's actually discussed in a short the author made.
Confessional: Played for Laughs when Mary uses her portable confessional on Joseph (a cardboard box placed on his head). However the advice she gives is genuinely helpful.
Friend to All Children: Joseph babysit a number of kids, including Bracha, and is a camp counselor at a jewish summer camp.
Friendly Sniper: Mary
Genki Girl: Both Yusra and Mary, though Mary is much more hyper.
Heroic Comedic Sociopath: Mary.
Joseph: Are you out of your freaking mind?
Mary: Maaaaaayyyyy-be?
Important Haircut: Yusra's aunt cut off her long hair at the beginning of the second book after breaking up with her boyfriend.
Jive Turkey: Yusuf (the foreign exchange student living with Joseph), really doesn't get American slang (even though he bought a book to help him.)
"Homie!! Let's play this kick butts game!"
Kids Are Cruel: In the first chapter or so, three kids take Joseph's yarmulke and stomp on it
Like Brother and Sister: Yusra refers to her relationship with Joseph as this right before running into her ''actual'' brother.
Nice Jewish Boy: Joseph
Not What It Looks Like: This has happened to Joseph and Yusra twice. The second time was played for laughs. The first time... not so much.
Nuns Are Funny: Mary is hilarious.
Nun Too Holy: Mary, dear god, Mary. She curses, encourages violence, carries firearms everywhere, and then there was this:
"Jesus, help a sister out would you?"
Odd Friendship: It's right there in the title
Psychic Link: Yusra and Joseph have shared one since they first met. They were perfectly capable of understanding each other despite the fact that Yusra did not know a single word of english at the time.
Rapunzel Hair: Without her hijab, Yusra's hair is very, very long.
Regal Ringlets-Ojou Ringlets: To some extents, Yael's hair is like this.
Running Gag: Every time Joseph ends up holding Yusra, for whatever reason, he freaks out and starts apologizing regardless of the circumstances. Followed by Yusra yelling at him to stop.*
Muslim women are not supposed to be touched by any man that they aren't related or married to.
She Is Not My Girlfriend: Both Joseph and Yusra have this mindset.
Shipper on Deck: Mary ships Yusra and Joseph like you wouldn't believe.
Shout Out: When they first meet, Yusra's aunt and Joseph's mother bond over their favorite Midnight character named Tedward.
Silent Snarker: Luke (A guy that works with Mary) is deaf yet still manages to get in a line or two on her.
Slasher Smile: During her introduction, Mary gives one that brings to mind Fran Madaraki.
Super OCD: Joseph is very passionate about his kosher ustensils, thank you very much.
Telepath: See Psychic Link above. Also, Mary can hear psychic conversations, she just can't send them.
Trademark Favorite Food: Mary loves herself some chocolate.