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* WhamEpisode: [[spoiler: It gave some pretty potent ParanoiaFuel and personal {{drama}} to the until that point mostly harmless [[TheTrickster trickster]]. Also cemented that YouCantFightFate or the TheoryOfNarrativeCausality.]]
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* WhamEpisode: [[spoiler: It gave some pretty potent ParanoiaFuel and personal {{drama}} {{drama|tropes}} to the until that point mostly harmless [[TheTrickster trickster]]. Also cemented that YouCantFightFate or the TheoryOfNarrativeCausality.]]
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* MagiBabble: At the end of the ''[[OffToSeeTheWizard Oz arc]]'' part Jareth pulls a "[[LightNovel/{{Slayers}} Little Jareth's Magic Lecture]]" stunt to explain some rules of his magic (boiled down to "I can't teleport between magic and non-magic places without someone saying the [[WordsCanBreakMyBones right words]], sorry."[[note]]Which is only partially true at best, as he ''can'' teleport / has a portal / or something in that effect between the Labyrinth and the Building. This implies that the [[{{WMG/Roommates}} WMG]] about his mystical domain being bigger than his MagicalLand might be true. Or that he might did some serious {{Rules Lawyer}}ing somewhere.[[/note]]) just to prove that he didn't subject the cast to the whole thing [[ItAmusedMe for his own amusement]].
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* MagiBabble: At the end of the ''[[OffToSeeTheWizard Oz arc]]'' part Jareth pulls a "[[LightNovel/{{Slayers}} "[[Literature/{{Slayers}} Little Jareth's Magic Lecture]]" stunt to explain some rules of his magic (boiled down to "I can't teleport between magic and non-magic places without someone saying the [[WordsCanBreakMyBones right words]], sorry."[[note]]Which is only partially true at best, as he ''can'' teleport / has a portal / or something in that effect between the Labyrinth and the Building. This implies that the [[{{WMG/Roommates}} WMG]] about his mystical domain being bigger than his MagicalLand might be true. Or that he might did some serious {{Rules Lawyer}}ing somewhere.[[/note]]) just to prove that he didn't subject the cast to the whole thing [[ItAmusedMe for his own amusement]].
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'''New Characters:''' Leonidas, Steve, Dracula, Nicola Tesla, André Marek, Michael Colefield, Pearse Harman, Georges Seurat.\\
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'''New Characters:''' Leonidas, Steve, Dracula, Nicola Tesla, André Marek, Michael Colefield, Pearse Harman, Georges Seurat.Creator/GeorgesSeurat.\\
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* CasualDangerDialog: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-188-Checked-260306606 James and House]] in the middle of a zombie apocalypse.
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* CommonalityConnection: Todd and Nathan. AxCrazy? Check. KnifeNut? Check. Medical Background? Check. Family issues? Check. PERFECT!
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* SickEpisode: Yep. And who knew that Jareth makes a ridiculously cute IllBoy... and that [[CatchYourDeathOfCold colds]] can be this [[PowerIncontinence dangerous]].
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* SickEpisode: Yep. And who knew that Jareth makes a is ridiculously cute IllBoy...when sick... and that [[CatchYourDeathOfCold colds]] can be this [[PowerIncontinence dangerous]].
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* NotSoDifferent: The Erlkönig and the Queen of the Night. "Pot calling the kettle black" joke about the [[PassiveAggressiveKombat mutual]] [[EvilGloating gloating]] included.
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* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler: Jareth casts it on Toby and Javert to protect them.]] Fails on [[spoiler: Javert]], but at least manages to spare the kid some BadDreams. With this act he effectively declared [[spoiler: his father]] in-universe NightmareFuel:
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* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler: Jareth casts it on Toby and Javert to protect them.]] Fails on [[spoiler: Javert]], but at least manages to spare the kid some BadDreams.nightmares. With this act he effectively declared [[spoiler: his father]] in-universe NightmareFuel:
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* MonsterSobStory: [[spoiler:Jareths]].
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* SinkOrSwimMentor: Doesn't want to be but Javert's method of helping involves [[AddedAlliterativeAppeal something suspiciously similar]]... and also intending to literally throw James into a river. (It would work wonders againt the smell at least.)
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* SinkOrSwimMentor: Doesn't want to be but Javert's method of helping involves [[AddedAlliterativeAppeal something suspiciously similar]]... and also intending to literally throw James into a river. (It would work wonders againt against the smell at least.)
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* KidsPlayMatchmaker: Implied and Subverted. You would think that a page with the subtitle "Parent Trap" would be this, as a ShoutOut to the plot of ''Film/TheParentTrap''... No it's not, it's a ParentWithNewParamour.
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* KidsPlayMatchmaker: Implied and Subverted. You would think that a page with the subtitle "Parent Trap" would be this, as a ShoutOut to the plot of ''Film/TheParentTrap''...''Film/{{The Parent Trap|1961}}''... No it's not, it's a ParentWithNewParamour.
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* CutenessOverload: Every male character got KO-d by [[TheLordOfTheRings Frodo]]'s illegal amount of cute... the girls seemed immune, though.
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* TalkingTheMonsterToDeath: The MONOLOGUE appearently [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-22-Girls-Rock-71158866 works]] on [[TheLordOfTheRings Ringwraiths]].
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* TalkingTheMonsterToDeath: The MONOLOGUE appearently [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-22-Girls-Rock-71158866 works]] on [[TheLordOfTheRings [[Film/TheLordOfTheRings Ringwraiths]].
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* HolographicTerminal: HeavenAndHell have this type of [[SchizoTech tech]], Crowley's terminal even seems to operate by AugmentedReality.
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* HolographicTerminal: HeavenAndHell {{Heaven}} and {{Hell}} have this type of [[SchizoTech tech]], Crowley's terminal even seems to operate by AugmentedReality.
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* ParentTrapPlot: Subverted. You would think that a page with the subtitle "[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-183-Parent-Trap-256823412 Parent Trap]]" would be this... no it's not, it's the ParentWithNewParamour example later.
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* ParentTrapPlot: Averted. You would think that a page with the subtitle "[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-183-Parent-Trap-256823412 Parent Trap]]" would be this... no it's not, it's the ParentWithNewParamour example later.
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* ParentTrapPlot: Averted.Subverted. You would think that a page with the subtitle "[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-183-Parent-Trap-256823412 Parent Trap]]" would be this... no it's not, it's the ParentWithNewParamour example later.
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* CutenessOverload: Nobody (except Javert and Jareth) can resist [[{{Cats}} Misto]].
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* ImTakingHerHomeWithMe: A perfectly straight example happened on #72, where [[Film/{{Labyrinth}} Sarah]] found [[{{Cats}} Misto]] [[spoiler:... later she gave him away.]]
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* ImTakingHerHomeWithMe: A perfectly straight example happened on #72, where [[Film/{{Labyrinth}} Sarah]] found [[{{Cats}} [[Theatre/{{Cats}} Misto]] [[spoiler:... later she gave him away.]]
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'''Summary:''' The second and third {{Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean}} movie and its effects on James. (Beginning of James' alcohol problem, and his friendship with Jareth. Also the first appearance of the UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications jokes.)
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'''Summary:''' The second and third {{Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean}} ''Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean'' movie and its effects on James. (Beginning of James' alcohol problem, and his friendship with Jareth. Also the first appearance of the UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications jokes.)
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'''Running Gags:''' [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], Erik's reactions to women, Lampshading {{Fanservice}}.\\
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'''Running Gags:''' Javert being unsympathetic, UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications, ActorAllusion, [[StopHelpingMe [[UnwantedAssistance Jareth tries to help]], Erik's rections to women, AxCrazy killers [[CommonalityConnection getting along]], People fainting and Javert carrying them.\\
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* KudzuPlot: [[spoler:''They'' save the kid... but how and why it happened remained a mystery.]]
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[[folder: Pages 1-7\\
Moving in and PotC Spoilers]]
!Moving in mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-58800328 Roommates]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-2-Nightcap-59889322 2 - Nightcap]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-3-Neighbors-60371604 3 - Neighbors]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-4-Meetings-60853004 4 - Meetings]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth.\\
'''New Characters:''' James, Javert.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Fruit Basket, Jareth causing mischief, Erik hurting Jareth, Lampshading {{Fanservice}}.\\
'''Summary:''' The first OddCouple moves in and the new one is introduced. Also the birth of the '''Dreaded Fruit Basket Gag''.
!Pirates Of The Caribbean Spoilers mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-5-PotC2-Spoilers-61504907 5 - PotC2 Spoilers]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-6-River-62111743 6 - River]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-7-PotC-3-Spoilers-62721048 7 - PotC 3 Spoilers]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Drunk Antics, Javert being unsympathetic, UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications.\\
'''Summary:''' The second and third {{Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean}} movie and its effects on James. (Beginning of James' alcohol problem, and his friendship with Jareth. Also the first appearance of the UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications jokes.)
* DrowningMySorrows: [[TheAlcoholic Norrington]] gets OffTheWagon [[spoiler:because of his [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-5-PotC2-Spoilers-61504907 second movie]].]]
* ImTakingHerHomeWithMe: Played with, as [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-5-PotC2-Spoilers-61504907 this]] isn't because of CutenessOverload more like TheWoobie effect (except if [[Film/{{Labyrinth}} Jareth]] has some screwed up sense of cute... which is an option). For those who don't want to check out the page: [[spoiler:He took TheDrunkenSailor / OffTheWagon [[Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean James]] home with him and it's the beginning of a beautiful [[AdoptTheDog friendship]]. I kid you not! These two are like brothers... or at least step-brothers... Still tried to kill each other, like true family.]]
* SinkOrSwimMentor: Doesn't want to be but Javert's method of helping involves [[AddedAlliterativeAppeal something suspiciously similar]]... and also intending to literally throw James into a river. (It would work wonders againt the smell at least.)
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[[folder: Pages 8-15\\
100 Years War and Gags]]
!100 Years War mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-8-100-Years-War-63348564 8 - 100 Years War]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-9-Silly-Boys-63858598 9 - Silly Boys]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-10-Croissant-64450048 10 - Croissant]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Christine, Sarah.\\
'''Running Gags:''' National Animosities, Girls being sane/scary, ThisMeansWar.\\
'''Summary:''' Well, the main cast reenacts the 100 years of war in small and silly. The girls are introduced. The ''Boys are silly'' / ''Girls are scary'' {{Catch Phrase}}s are born.
* ArmorPiercingQuestion: What are you fighting about?
* CheeseEatingSurrenderMonkeys: When you have a fight between Erik and Javert (French) and Commander Norrington and Jareth (British and... Um... "British"), this insult is obviously going to be used. Sometimes it's even used under the most ''[[SeriousBusiness ridiculous]]'' of circumstances- like in [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-8-100-Years-War-63348564?q=gallery%3Aasherhyder%2F22161111&qo=166 this]] mini arc. See also SillyReasonForWar.
* SillyReasonForWar: This arc ([[DownplayedTrope lasted 2 pages and involved the main cast]]) was caused by a disagreement over the name of a pastry product and was made worse by CulturalPosturing. See also CheeseEatingSurrenderMonkeys in main.
* ThisMeansWar: In a [[DownPlayedTrope not too serious manner]]: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-8-100-Years-War-63348564 Jareth to Erik]]
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Fruit Basket.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Fruit Basket, Erik hurting Jareth, Vanity (Jareth's), Jareth causing mischief, Lampshading {{Fanservice}}.\\
'''Summary:''' Well, these are standalone gags. But we get some new characters ans situational comedy.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-11-Redemption-65003478 11 - Redemption]]'''
* RedemptionEqualsDeath: James, in a lampshade-tastic [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/gallery/?offset=168#/d12p906 conversation]] about the trope itself.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-12-Movie-Night-65642265 12 - Movie Night]]'''
* TalkingTheMonsterToDeath: Mentioned as Jareth's cause of defeat [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-12-Movie-Night-65642265 when the boys watch Labyrinth together]].
-->'''Javert''': You were monologued to death?
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-13-Flush-66111403 13 - Flush]]'''
* BaitAndSwitch: It was a really horrifying experience... [[spoiler:noticing that someone is thiner than him.]]
* FlushingToiletScreamingShower: Jareth pulled this prank on Erik. An inevitable death threat and a wounded ego followed.
* ModestyTowel: Erik.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-14-Celestial-66685128 14 - Celestial...]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Crowley, Aziraphale.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-15-Tall-67361588 15 - Tall]]'''
* ActorAllusion: [[invoked]][[spoiler:This is why Jareth is the shortest.]]
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[[folder: Pages 16-22\\
Gavroche and One X to rule]]
!Gavroche mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-16-Gavroche-67886280 16 - Gavroche]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-17-Hospital-68397225 17 - Hospital]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-18-Put-It-Back-69020381 18 - Put It Back]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Aziraphale, Crowley, Fruit Basket.\\
'''New Characters:''' Gavroche, The Artful Dodger.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Fruit Basket, Javert's stress level, Lampshading {{Fanservice}}.\\
'''Summary:''' A crimewave reached the building causing severe deja vu and more.
* UnexplainedRecovery: "Apparently, he got better." to quote Gavroche ([[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-18-Put-It-Back-69020381 here]] about Javert, he was at the hospital last page).
!One X to rule them all arc
'''Pages''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-19-Sweet-69555601 19 - Sweet]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-20-Infestation-70131387 20 - Infestation]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-21-Bad-Signs-70656269 21 - Bad Signs]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-22-Girls-Rock-71158866 22 - Girls Rock]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-22b-Epilogue-71747109 22b - Epilogue]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Sarah, Christine.\\
'''New Characters:''' Frodo, Ringwraiths.\\
'''Running Gags:''' CutenessProximity, Girls being scary.\\
'''Summary:''' Frodo and his pursuers found the 'verse. Time to show badass... or not.
* BacktoBackBadasses: James and Javert vs. the Ringwraiths.
* CutenessOverload: Every male character got KO-d by [[TheLordOfTheRings Frodo]]'s illegal amount of cute... the girls seemed immune, though.
* HopeSpot: Erik&jareth's attempted "BigDamnHeroes" move against the Ringwraiths, [[spoiler:just before winning Jareth runs out of magic and transforms into an owl]].
* TalkingTheMonsterToDeath: The MONOLOGUE appearently [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-22-Girls-Rock-71158866 works]] on [[TheLordOfTheRings Ringwraiths]].
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[[folder: Pages 23-30\\
Karaoke, a gag and Copies]]
!Karaoke arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-23-Felicitations-72269825 23 - Felicitations]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-24-Bloom-72785397 24 - Bloom]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roomates-25-Nightmare-73379557 25 - Nightmare]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-26-Karaoke-Pt-1-73978195 26 - Karaoke Pt 1]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-27-Karaoke-Pt-2-74546486 27 - Karaoke Pt 2]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Crowley.\\
'''New Characters:''' Legolas.\\
'''Running Gags:''' ActorAllusion, Drunk antics, Jareth causing mischief.\\
'''Summary:''' Legolas moves in and to ''celebrate'' this the characters decide to drink way to much and put the karaoke machine on random... HilarityEnsues.
* ActorAllusion: The in-universe [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-24-Bloom-72785397 reason]] why Norrington can't stand Legolas.
* ComicalOverreacting: Their dread, when Legolas brought wine as welcoming gift (helped that [[TheAlcoholic James]] answered the door) with added SlowNo for effect.
* MySignificanceSenseIsTingling: Christine ([[ComicalOverreacting outright quoting]] Franchise/StarWars) when Erik sings "I feel so pretty".
* NotProven: Jareth lampshades this on the second karaoke page.
* RebusBubble: [[Creator/OrlandoBloom Legolas]] = [[Creator/OrlandoBloom Will Turner]] ([[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-24-Bloom-72785397 Here.]])
* SlowNo: Invoked and [[MundaneMadeAwesome Parodied]] [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-23-Felicitations-72269825 here]].
* SneezeCut: Sarah when Jareth sings "[[Music/BritneySpears Hit me baby one more time]]" ([[WordOfSaintPaul Word of Pika]] that they have a PsychicLink).
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-28-Boring-75131763 28 - Boring]]'''
* DropInCharacter: Lampshaded. Why don't you go home? I know, you have an apartment.
* [[spoiler:InTheDoldrums: James' and Javert's [[DownplayedTrope apartment]] seems to be concentrated boredom in a closed space (they literally have more paperwork than furniture) and it's the fault of the residents.]]
!Copies mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Pre-Halloween-68641359 Roommates: Pre-Halloween]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-29-Copies-75702909 29 - Copies]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-30-Copy-Machine-76375505 30 - Copy Machine]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Leonidas, Steve, Dracula, Nicola Tesla, André Marek, Michael Colefield, Pearse Harman, Georges Seurat.\\
'''Running Gags:''' ActorAllusion, Jareth causing mischief [[spoiler:or his ''copy'' at least]].\\
'''Summary:''' Attack of the dopelgangers. Or at least characters played by Creator/PhilipQuast, Music/DavidBowie, Creator/JackDavenport and Creator/GerardButler.
* ActorAllusion: [[invoked]]The entire arc.
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[[folder:Pages 31-42\\
Kids, gags and the Wash]]
!Kids arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-31-Poof-78913092 31 - Poof]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-32-Shorter-79582043 32 - Shorter]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-33-Wardrobe-80140996 33 - Wardrobe]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-34-Quick-Fix-80785395 34 - Quick Fix]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-35-Babysitting-81437174 35 - Babysitting]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-36-Grand-Day-Out-82047209 36 - Grand Day Out]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-37-Swipe-82718573 37 - Swipe]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik (Kid!Erik), Jareth, James (Kid!James), Javert (Kid!Javert), Christine.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Jareth causing mischief, Girls being scary, Erik hurting Jareth.\\
'''Summary:''' Standard hazards of living with a FairFolk is the random magic... which gives us a small glimpse what kind of children the cast members were.
* ContinuityNod: They debate if the glowing orb explodes like the ones in the ''One X ... arc''.
* FountainOfYouth: CrystalBall of youth. And the magic only lasts for thirteen hours.
* PetTheDog: Jareth in [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-34-Quick-Fix-80785395?q=gallery%3Aasherhyder%2F22161111&qo=134 this]][[note]]Yes, that is, in fact, Erik[[/note]] comic.
* SchmuckBait: It kicks off the arc against all of [[ProperlyParanoid Erik]]'s [[DontTouchItYouIdiot efforts]]. "[[WhatDoesThisButtonDo What does this]] [[PowerGlows glowing]] [[CrystalBall orb]] [[WhatDoesThisButtonDo do?]]"
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''Running Gags:''' James awkwardly meeting his ex, Javert's BizarreTasteInFood, Legolas being freaked out by Todd, Erik's glitterphobia, Uninvited poofing.\\
'''Summary:''' Two new characters are introduced.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-38-Todd-83350442 Roommates 38 - Todd]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Todd
* SecurityCling: Legolas did the leaping into another person's[[note]](James', even if he is also terrified of him)[[/note]] arms variety. [[spoiler: When he first met Sweeney.]]
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-39-Awkward-84047980 Roommates 39 - Awkward]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Elizabeth
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-40-Glittered-84703595 Roommates 40 - Glittered]]'''
!The Wash mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-41-Shirts-85355253 41 - Shirts]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-42-Pink-86000371 42 - Pink]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert (Kid!Javert), Christine.\\
'''Running Gags:''' [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], Erik's reactions to women, Lampshading {{Fanservice}}.\\
'''Summary:''' Well, Jareth does the wash. Also Erik's [[NoseBleed reaction]] to female underwear is established.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 43-56\\
The First Vacation]]
!First Vacation arc (2008 Summer arc)
Also known by the name go its parts ''{{Road Trip|Plot}} arc'' (Pages 43-45), ''[[OffToSeeTheWizard Oz]] arc'' (Pages 46-50), and ''{{Beach|Episode}} arc'' (Pages 51-56).\\
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-43-Automobile-86666616 43 - Automobile]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-44-Roadtripping-87357733 44 - Roadtripping]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-45-Barometer-88039866 45 - Barometer]]; [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-46-Armed-88736888 46 - Armed]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-47-Dorothy-89420202 47 - Dorothy?]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-48-Wizard-90126738 48 - Wizard]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-49-Tithe-90822249 49 - Tithe]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-50-Boundaries-91547204 50 - Boundaries]]; [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-51-Beach-92248972 51 - Beach]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-52-Bathing-Suit-92924645 52 - Bathing Suit]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-53-More-Awkward-93659264 53 - More Awkward]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-54-Up-and-Down-94397769 54 - Up and Down]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-55-POV-95137303 55 - POV]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-56-7-of-9-95870203 56 - 7 of 9]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Photo-Souvenir-Beach-Trip-95873152 Photo Souvenir - Beach Trip]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Christine, Sarah, Elizabeth, Aziraphale, Crowley, Todd.\\
'''New Characters:''' The Wizard, the Muchkins, the Gatekeeper of the Emerald City, Mrs. Lovett\\
'''Running Gags:''' InstantCosplaySurprise, Jareth causing mischief, James awkwardly meeting his ex, Erik's reactions to women, AxCrazy killers [[CommonalityConnection getting along]].\\
'''Summary:''' Jareth organizes a vacation (and blackmails the main cast into participating). It ends up having a short cut through Oz.
* [[BacktoBackBadasses Back to Back]] ''[[BacktoBackBadasses to Back]]'' [[BacktoBackBadasses Badasses]]: when [[spoiler: they find themselves in Oz]].
* BeachEpisode: The last third.
* LoomingSilhouetteOfRage: A textbook [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-50-Boundaries-91547204 example]].
* MagiBabble: At the end of the ''[[OffToSeeTheWizard Oz arc]]'' part Jareth pulls a "[[LightNovel/{{Slayers}} Little Jareth's Magic Lecture]]" stunt to explain some rules of his magic (boiled down to "I can't teleport between magic and non-magic places without someone saying the [[WordsCanBreakMyBones right words]], sorry."[[note]]Which is only partially true at best, as he ''can'' teleport / has a portal / or something in that effect between the Labyrinth and the Building. This implies that the [[{{WMG/Roommates}} WMG]] about his mystical domain being bigger than his MagicalLand might be true. Or that he might did some serious {{Rules Lawyer}}ing somewhere.[[/note]]) just to prove that he didn't subject the cast to the whole thing [[ItAmusedMe for his own amusement]].
* NoodleIncident: Erik's TeleportationSickness.
* NotInKansasAnymore: Jareth said it after they apparently took the WrongTurnAtAlbuquerque and he sung almost every song from ''Film/TheWizardOfOz'', the others were not amused. For playing with bonus points he managed to do this ''before'' the random tornado hit.
* OffToSeeTheWizard: After the RoadTripPlot part ends.
-->'''Jareth''': Well, come along, Dorothy. We're OffToSeeTheWizard and all that jazz.
* PersonalRaincloud: James [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-55-POV-95137303 here]].
* RoadTripPlot: Seems to be this [[SubvertedTrope initially]] [[spoiler: then after 3 pages the Tornado of fate hits and they are OffToSeeTheWizard]].
* SinglePaletteTown: The Emerald City as [[CaptainObvious observed]] by James.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 57-70\\
Blind Date and University Life]]
!Blind Date arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-57-Personals-96587952 57- Personals]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-58-Blind-Date-Pt1-97279069 58 - Blind Date Pt1]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Rooomates-59-Blind-Date-Pt-2-97920373 59 - Blind Date Pt 2]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-60-Rebound-98571675 60 - Rebound]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Elphaba, Kira, random Lady of the Night, Cain and Glitch, Captain Jack Harkness, Éponine.\\
'''Running Gags:''' ActorAllusion, [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], Javert is unsympathetic, Javert's stress level, James being CovertPervert, Eponine [[TheGlomp pouncing]] her boyfriend.\\
'''Summary:''' The repeated meeting with Elizabeth takes a toll on poor James and Jareth (and Erik) thinks that the only non-sympathetic character (Javert) needs a girlfriend, boyfriend. It ends with [[spoiler:James hooking up with Éponine for the great annoyance of Javert]].
* DrowningMySorrows: [[TheAlcoholic Norrington]] gets OffTheWagon [[spoiler:because of the meeting with his [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-57-Personals-96587952 failed relationship]].]]
* BlindDate: Obviously. The others figured Javert needs a girlfriend... or boyfriend (Jareth is an [[EthicalSlut equal opportunity kinda guy]]).
* YouNeedToGetLaid: [[CovertPervert James']] solution.
!University Life arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-61-Lundi-99389187 61 - Lundi]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-62-Stampede-99876597 62 - Stampede]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-63-Auditing-100518935 63 - Auditing]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-64-Allure-102437643 64 - Allure]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-65-Daily-Grind-103096096 65 - Daily Grind]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-66-Unemployed-103742720 66 - Unemployed]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-67-Staff-Lounge-104382342 67 - Staff Lounge]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-68-Rule-Number-1-105027947 68 - Rule Number 1]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-69-Attention-105670381 69 - Attention]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-70-Moral-Compass-106344635 70 - Moral Compass]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Stacy, Prof. Jones, Gandalf, Pippin, Audrey2.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Javert's stress level, Uninvited poofing, James' [[UnknownRival unknown rivalry]], Girls being scary, Eponine [[TheGlomp pouncing]] her boyfriend.\\
'''Summary:''' This arc answers the question what the main cast does for a living. 3/4th of them work at the [[ExtranormalInstitute St. Jude University]]. Most of the actual story focuses on James and his ''rivalry'' with Dr. Jones and his (futile) attempts to keep his students from skipping class.
* DespairEventHorizon: You know a character (here James) reached it if he declares that Jareth is his only hope and seriously takes ''his'' [[AdviceBackfire advice]]. Lampshaded by Jareth himself.
* DrillSergeantNasty: Javert's advised teaching method seems to be much like this. ... There is a reason why he [[DrillSergeantNasty doesn't]] [[SinkOrSwimMentor teach]].
* HarshWordImpact: Not so harsh word impact. Even absolute trust and good faith can hit you [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-70-Moral-Compass-106344635 hard]].
* LateForSchool: 3 out of 4 main cast members, and they are the ''teachers''. Apparently the alarm clock died, but Jareth swears it wasn't him.
* NecktieLeash: [[spoiler: Eponine]] to James [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-63-Auditing-100518935 here]].
* EducationThroughPyrotechnics: Gandalf's suggestion.
* PaintedOnPants: Jareth's best advice to James on how to catch [[FemaleGaze attention]], it [[AdviceBackfire has]] [[CensorBox unexpected]] [[TheGlomp results]].
* RuleNumberOne: Erik's is "''Always'' make an [[BigEntrance entrance]]!" [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-68-Rule-Number-1-105027947 apparently]].
* SuperWindowJump: Erik's BigEntrance plan for James' question about how to get attention involved this.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Mystery]]
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-1-101175965 Roommates: Mystery Pg 1]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-2-101265192 2]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-3-101359450 3]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-4-101446698 4]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-5-101532708 5]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-6-101622130 6]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-7-101695348 7]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-8-101804075 8]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-9-101889264 9]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-10-101985579 10]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-11-102082830 11]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-12-102164773 12]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-13-102264500 13]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Sarah, Christine, Aziraphale, Crowley, Todd.\\
'''New Characters:''' Sir Dydimus, DEATH, Avenue Q performer + Kate Monster.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Being dead in canon.\\
'''Summary:''' The residents of the building hold a big Halloween party, then murder!
* [[spoiler:TheDogWasTheMastermind: Javert ultimately failed his investigation because wasn't GenreSavvy enough to considering the {{Muppet}} as a possible suspect. Everybody who saw {{Film/Labyrinth}} should know better.]]
* EveryoneIsASuspect: Well, it ''is'' a "murder" mystery.
* FairPlayWhodunnit: More or less, the only advantage the detective [[spoiler:Javert]] has over the reader is that he sees things in color.
* ForHalloweenIAmGoingAsMyself: [[AC:Death]].
* [[spoiler:FakingTheDead: Jareth, as he would be the victim.]]
* HalloweenEpisode: Well the 2008 one.
* HiddenInPlainSight: [[spoiler: Jareth disguised himself as Film/MirrorMask for almost the entire evening to keep the culprit from realizing that he wasn't actually dead.]]
* HolyHalo: [[FallenAngel Crowley]] tries to invoke his trope with his costume to prove he couldn't be the culprit [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-6-101622130 here]].
* MasqueradeBall: Halloween party. With almost exclusively ShoutOut costumes.
* TheSummation: [[spoiler:Javert]] delivers one at the end. If he is playing Sherlock Holmes he will damn well do it ''right''.
* ShutUpKiss: Sarah to Jareth [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-13-102264500 here]].
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 71-88\\
Gags, This Means War and a New Hire]]
!Standalone Gags
'''Chararcers:''' Jareth.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-71-Seasons-106995349 71 - Seasons]]'''
!This Means War arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-72-Jellicle-107654025 72 - Jellicle]]; [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-81-Casus-Belli-114511326 81 - Casus Belli]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-82-Strike-One-115258046 82 - Strike One]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-83-Strike-Two-115991620 83 - Strike Two]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-84-You-re-Out-116709700 84 - You're Out]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-85-Gifted-117434429 85 - Gifted]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Sarah.\\
'''New Characters:''' Misto.\\
'''Running Gags:''' ThisMeansWar, Jareth causing mischief [[spoiler:and failing against Misto]], CutenessProximity, Girls being scary/sane.\\
'''Summary:''' Sarah finds cute kitty, then makes the others petsit it... Jareth is not amused.
* CutenessOverload: Nobody (except Javert and Jareth) can resist [[{{Cats}} Misto]].
* EtTuBrute: Jareth's reaction to everybody [[CutenessProximity falling for Misto's charm]], he even says it to James literally.
* ImTakingHerHomeWithMe: A perfectly straight example happened on #72, where [[Film/{{Labyrinth}} Sarah]] found [[{{Cats}} Misto]] [[spoiler:... later she gave him away.]]
* ThisMeansWar: In a [[DownPlayedTrope not too serious manner]]: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-81-Casus-Belli-114511326 Jareth to Misto]].
!New Hire arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-73-Signs-108390295 73 - Signs]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-74-New-Hire-109137768 74 - New Hire]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-75-Icy-Cold-109871640 75 - Icy Cold]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-76-Authority-110670497 76 - Authority]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-77-Answer-111447948 77 - Answer]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-78-Confrontation-1-112212850 78 - Confrontation 1]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-79-Confrontation-2-113065902 79 - Confrontation 2]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Omake-Yaoi-Slash-113066638 Omake - Yaoi Slash]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-80-Coping-113759419 80 - Coping]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' M. Andre and Firmin, Jean Valjean.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Lampshading {{Fanservice}}, Javert's stress level, Being dead in canon.\\
'''Summary:''' The old superintendents of the building decide to retire (as this is not the Phantomless job of their dreams), the new one forces Javert to face his past.
* {{Anti|Hero}}-{{Heroic BSOD}}:Javert suffers a textbook one (maybe even bordering AngstComa) when he notices that [[spoiler: Valjean moved to the building]].
* BavarianFireDrill: Erik used this tactic (and his voice imitation ability) on Javert in his HeroicBSOD to test that he still responds to the voice of authority.
* BrainBleach: Erik's reaction to seeing [[spoiler:Javert and Valjean kissing.]][[note]]It should be noted that this even only happened in the Omake... So far.[[/note]]
-->'''Erik''': "...can't unsee..." *whimper*
* BreatherEpisode: Inverted. It's a highly dramatic arc set between the setup and actual story of a comedy one (ThisMeansWar)
* FlashbackNightmare: Javert has some about his suicide.
* ModestyTowel: James [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-75-Icy-Cold-109871640 here]].
!Standalone Gags
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Sarah.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Lampshading {{Fanservice}}, Erik hurting Jareth (not physically this time), Girls being scary, [[TangledFamilyTree The Magic Family Tree]].\\
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-86-Lollypop-118159750 86 - Lollypop]]'''
* AprilFoolsDay: April 1th special.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-87-Cheryl-118948801 87 - Cheryl]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Cheryl.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-88-Relativity-119779422 88 - Relativity]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Schmendrick, Lír.
* ChangelingTale: According to the characters Jareth "babysat" Lír once.
* TangledFamilyTree: Jareth's got its first lampshade.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 89-113\\
The Repo! cast, Killed for Canon meeting and gags]]
!Enter the Repo! cast arc
(also known as ''Erik gets a new girlfriend'')\\
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-89-Archetypes-120531687 89 - Archetypes]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-90-Nuff-Said-121319969 90 - Nuff Said]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-91-Crush-122053352 91 - Crush]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-92-Just-Say-No-122803255 92 - Just Say No]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-93-Mechanical-Issues-123534967 93 Mechanical Issues]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-94-Help-Button-124315350 94 - Help Button]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-95-Wait-What-125125215 95 - Wait, What?]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-96-Blind-125876784 96 - Blind]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-97-Duet-126704110 97 - Duet]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-98-Duel-127534244 98 - Duel]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-99-Denouement-128354062 99 - Denouement]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-100-Heal-129210040 100 - Heal]]; [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-107-Topple-162263106 107 - Topple]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-108-Cavalry-163020749 108 - Cavalry]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-109-Cliffhanger-163766099 109 - Cliffhanger]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-110-Revealing-164577617 110 - Revealing]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-111-Meanwhile-165486520 111 - Meanwhile...]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-112-Beneficiary-166305258 112 - Beneficiary]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Nathan, Shilo, Grave-robber, Mag.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Javert being unsympathetic, UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications, ActorAllusion, [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], Erik's rections to women, AxCrazy killers [[CommonalityConnection getting along]], People fainting and Javert carrying them.\\
'''Summary:''' Nathan and Shilo move in, get some visitors from their original story. Also Erik falls in love and in great trouble.
* BaitAndSwitch: [[spoiler:Where did that blood came from? Did he kill someone?]]
* BlindAndTheBeast: Subverted. [[spoiler: Erik]] starts dating Blind Mag after they get stuck in the elevator for a bit. She's touched his face and knows what's there, but points out that her story has worse in it.
* CommonalityConnection: Todd and Nathan. AxCrazy? Check. KnifeNut? Check. Medical Background? Check. Family issues? Check. PERFECT!
* DrugsAreBad: #92 Just Say No!
* DuetBonding: Erik and Mag through singing [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-97-Duet-126704110 here]].
* EasilyOverheardConversation: Erik the girl's about Mag. Christine Erik's and Jareth's about Mag again.
* EmbarrassingOldPhoto: Todd and Nathan have baby pictures of their daughters.
* FillerStrip: ''#111 Meanwhile...'' Azi [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall leans on the fourth wall]].
* FriendsWithBenefits: [[spoiler: Erik and Mag]] end up with such an agreement. A subversion because he doesn't even know the expression. Cue: FacePalm in 3... 2... 1... [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-112-Beneficiary-166305258 *SMACK*]]
* LockedInARoom: Erik and Mag stuck in the elevator.
* TheMissusAndTheEx: Erik's [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-98-Duel-127534244 here]] [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-99-Denouement-128354062 here]]. Went slightly melancholic.
* MoodWhiplash: The reveal about Erik's bloody clothes and fainting [[spoiler:({{Nosebleed}})]].
* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: Seemed to be subverted when James even lampshaded the OOC -ness of Jareth [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-100-Heal-129210040 here]] but nothing seemed to change. [[spoiler:See the ''[[{{Fridge/Roommates}} Fridge Logic]]'' entry for details as it's a DoubleSubversion with ChekhovsGun qualities.]]
** Also generally if Jareth loses his cool, carefree and generally silly attitude or drops an [[PrecisionFStrike F-bomb]], or Crowley or Azira or even the Erlkönig look concerned, those are pretty sure signs that [[OhCrap shit is getting real]].
* TemptingFate: Two times. Shilo we can understand, but Erik should known better.
--> [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-89-Archetypes-120531687 Page 89 - Archetypes]] - '''Shilo''': "Still, it's not like we're going to find any psycho killers or wicked manipulators in [[UnsafeHaven this place]]..." Next panel [[MurderIsTheBestSolution Erik]] and [[ManipulativeBastard Jareth]]
--> [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-96-Blind-125876784 Page 96 - Blind]] - '''Erik''': (Talking about [[spoiler: his relationship with Mag]]) "I doubt Christine will even notice." Guess who stands just around the corner.
!Killed for Canon meeting arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-101-Peer-Pressure-154465692 101 - Peer Pressure]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-102-Boy-Player-156480419 102 - Boy Player]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-103-Moderator-157347285 103 - Moderator]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-104-Life-Support-158087475 104 - Life Support]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-105-Congratulation-159654767 105 - Congratulation]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Angel, Captain America, Death, Boromir, Spike, Dustfinger, Snape, Mr. Teatime, Mercutio, Hoban "Wash" Washburne.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Javert being unsympathetic, [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], Erik's rections to "women", Being dead in canon.\\
'''Summary:''' Jareth shows his manipulative side by using peer pressure to make Erik visit the support group meeting. Which might or might not do any good.
* BreatherEpisode: It is (even if the humor is a bit {{black|Comedy}}). Easing up the drama about Erik's new relationship in the ''Enter the Repo! cast arc''.
* HopeSpot: A small and silly one for Erik after he survived the support group meeting and before he got home... unfortunately Jareth isn't good at being nice even when he wants to.
* TropaholicsAnonymous: Well, The "Killed for Canon" meeting.
* WaxingLyrical: All text on [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-104-Life-Support-158087475 this]] is a lyric from Theatre/{{RENT}}.
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' James; Jareth, Erik, Misto.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-106-Third-Tier-161332286 106 - Third Tier]]'''\\
'''New Character:''' Sherlock Holmes.
* SupernaturalAngst: James contemplates the TheoryOfNarrativeCausality and his own luck, to conclude that he doesn't have a chance.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-113-Too-Easy-167188993 113 - Too Easy]]'''
* EveryoneHasStandards: Even tricksters, this [[VisualPun joke setup]] is way too easy.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Pages 114-129\\
The Second Vacation, gags and Morgan's visit]]
!Second Vacation arc (2010 Summer arc)
'''Pages''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-114-Prelude-167999926 114 - Prelude]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-115-Uh-Oh-168826699 115 - Uh-Oh]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-116-Party-Hats-169674358 116 - Party Hats]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-117-Butterfly-170277766 117 - Butterfly]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-118-Landlocked-171077771 118 - Landlocked]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-119-Battle-Plan-171886849 119 - Battle Plan]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-120-Drift-172776973 120 - Drift]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-121-Eagle-Eye-173709868 121 - Eagle Eye]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-122-Call-Center-174618567 122 - Call Center]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-123-Godot-175574300 123 - Godot]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-124-Homeward-176506288 124 - Homeward]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-125-ForeSHADOW-177399111 125 - ForeSHADOW]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Legolas, Elizabeth, Christine, Sarah, Sherlock Holmes, Mrs.Lovett, Todd, Crowley, Aziraphale.\\
'''New Characters:''' Dr. Watson, The CelestialBureaucracy, [[spoiler:Erlkönig, Jadis]].\\
'''Running Gags:''' Jareth causing mischief, Javert's stress level, James awkwardly meeting his ex, Uninvited poofing, [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], InstantCosplaySurprise, Being dead in canon.\\
'''Summary:''' Jareth organizes the second vacation against everybody's wishes... and he learned from the last and commits very new mistakes (This arc sets up the [[spoiler:Dark!Jareth arc]] by foreshadowing Jareth's family and the whole thing possibly backfiring).
* BacktoBackBadasses: The imagery is invoked [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2vyojr here]], though Crowley and Az are dealing with a flood of information rather than physical opponents.
* BeachEpisode: Mixed with RoadTripPlot.
* HolographicTerminal: HeavenAndHell have this type of [[SchizoTech tech]], Crowley's terminal even seems to operate by AugmentedReality.
* KudzuPlot
* {{Nice Job Breaking It|Hero}}, HeroWithAnFInGood: Jareth organized a dream vacation for his friends [[spoiler:and with this he unwittingly created the BigBad of the ''Dark!Jareth arc'']].
* RoadTripPlot: This arc plays this trope pretty straight it's a tubing trip down the river [[spoiler: [[VanishingVillage that was established not to be there before or after]] and [[AlienGeometries flows down at the edge of the map]]]].
* VanishingVillage: Vanishing River. It was established that the biggest body of water around the building is a duck pond... then [[SpaceMaster Jareth]] organized the tubing trip.
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Jareth causing mischief, Drunk Antics.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-126-Rule-34-179088886 126 - Rule 34]]'''
* EmbarrassingOldPhoto: Jareth has embarrassing photos of everybody (and even of events that never(?) happened).
* RulesOfTheInternet: Jareth misuses RuleThirtyFour. It's clearly RuleSixtyThree! Or is it? Oh! And he has [[Memes/OtherInternet pics]]!
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-127-Humidity-180018442 127 - Humidity]]'''
!Morgan's visit mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-128-Switch-Hit-180702569 128 - Switch Hit]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-129-Mashup-181507675 129 - Mashup]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Morgan.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Girls being scary, Javert's stress level, [[TangledFamilyTree The Magic Family Tree]].\\
'''Summary:''' Morgan comes to visit her son, the TangledFamilyTree gets some more lampshades. We also see what can happen to {{Composite Character}}s over time.
* RealityWarpingIsNotAToy: Poor Morgan too many writers, authors and other assorted storytellers messed with her, the result [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-128-Switch-Hit-180702569 isn't]] [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-129-Mashup-181507675 pretty]].
* RebusBubble: 1+1 = ><> (The magic family tree confused poor Erik a lot).
* VisitByDivorcedDad: Visit by MissingMom.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 130-140\\
Kid!Jareth, a gag and the Erlkönig]]
!Kid!Jareth arc (2010 Halloween arc)
Also known as ''Small {{Time Travel}}ler arc''\\
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-130-Falling-182290121 130 - Falling]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-131-Flying-183095398 131 - Flying]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-132-Faerie-Tale-184751085 132 - Faerie Tale]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-133-Forsaken-184751515 133 - Forsaken]]\\
'''Characters:''' Jareth (Kid!Jareth), Sarah.\\
'''New Characters:''' Jadis, Jareth's sister [[spoiler:or the Erlking's daughter, Erlkönig]].\\
'''Running Gags:''' [[TangledFamilyTree The Magic Family Tree]].\\
'''Summary:''' Sarah meets a very lonely magical child (from the past), is kind to him and he gives her his word. (We get a setup for ''{{Film/Labyrinth}}''.)
* AlliterativeTitle: More like Alliterative Subtitles actually. Falling, Flying, Faery Tale, Forsaken.
* CallForward: A lot of it. Like his Promise (see in Kid!Jareth's tropes) or the WaxingLyrical example later.
* HalloweenEpisode: The 2010 one.
* MonsterSobStory: [[spoiler:Jareths]].
* TalkingTheMonsterToDeath: In this [[{{TearJerker/Roommates}} heartbreaking]] arc revealed that [[spoiler: Jareth's father got banished by his mother]] with the [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-133-Forsaken-184751515 very SAME monologue]] that later defeated him in ''{{Film/Labyrinth}}''.
* WaxingLyrical: [[spoiler:Kid!Jareth]] [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-133-Forsaken-184751515 here]]. "Daddy?! Daddy, get me out of here!" "Sister, sister, please!" a bit later "It's only forever... It's not long at all..." (Music/DavidBowie - [[Film/{{Labyrinth}} Underground]]). It's also a CallForward.
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Erik's glitterphobia.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-134-Shiny-185443664 134 - Shiny]]'''
* {{Anti|Hero}}-{{Heroic BSOD}}: Erik after seeing [[spoiler: Film/{{Labyrinth}}]] in HD.
* SecurityCling: Erik after he got out of his glitter caused ''HeroicBSOD''.
!Erlkönig arc (2010 Christmas arc)
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-135-Loom-186267934 135 - Loom]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-136-Lurk-187161819 136 - Lurk]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-137-Lee-187931569 137 - Lee]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-138-Loss-188692595 138 - Loss]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-139-Lethe-189459118 139 - Lethe]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-140-Legacy-190233734 140 - Legacy]]\\
'''Characters:''' Jareth, Sarah, Javert, James, Erik, Christine, Schmendrick.\\
'''New Characters:''' Toby, the Erlking's daughter, Erlkönig.\\
'''Running Gags:''' [[TangledFamilyTree The Magic Family Tree]].\\
'''Summary:''' Some classical FairFolk stop by and almost steal Toby (again) also try to deliver some [[VaguenessIsComing warning]].
* AlliterativeTitle: More like Alliterative Subtitles actually. Loom, Lurk, Lee, Loss, Lethe, Legacy.
* ChangelingTale: The ''Erlkönig arc''. Subverted. But poor [[spoiler: [[Film/{{Labyrinth}} Toby]]]] is a fae magnet. And this is probably the LEAST endearing way you can reintroduce yourself to your son's story. Way to go [[Literature/{{TheErlKing}} Erlkönig]]!
* CurbStompBattle: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-138-Loss-188692595 Jareth vs. Erlkönig]]
* DealWithTheDevil: [[spoiler:The Erlkönig offered power to Jareth, just the {{Wingdinglish}} made it a bit hard to spot, but was turned down.]]
* HopeSpot: Jareth&Javert's VillainousRescue attempt, seemed like they saved the child just before [[spoiler:the Erlkönig [[CurbStompBattle kicks their asses]]]].
* KudzuPlot: [[spoler:''They'' save the kid... but how and why it happened remained a mystery.]]
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler: Jareth casts it on Toby and Javert to protect them.]] Fails on [[spoiler: Javert]], but at least manages to spare the kid some BadDreams. With this act he effectively declared [[spoiler: his father]] in-universe NightmareFuel:
-->'''Jareth''': [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-139-Lethe-189459118 You would prefer to let him have nightmares and jump at shadows for the rest of his life?]]
* NotWhatItLooksLike: Between [[spoiler: Jareth and Sarah]]. She made a RelativeError about his sister.
* PassiveAggressiveKombat: The Erlkönig does this, even if the runes make it hard to decypher.
* PrecisionFStrike: It devolves into SymbolSwearing but it's pretty sure that Jareth goes at least "[[OhCrap Oh Shit...]]" [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-135-Loom-186267934 here]].[[note]]Appropriate reaction on learning that the little brother of his LoveInterest will probably run into one of his [[ChangelingTale child stealing]] relatives.[[/note]]
* VillainousRescue: Jareth tries [[spoiler: and [[SubvertedTrope fails]]]] this when [[spoiler:Toby runs into the Erlkonig. But he still leaves so this is a DoubleSubversion]].
* VisitByDivorcedDad: This story can be seen as this. He drops by regularly since though (for his son's great dismay).
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 141-154\\
Limbo fever, the M Word, gags and British Boyfriends]]
!Limbo Fever arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-141-Rome-191096289 141 - Rome]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-142-Conversations-192017656 142 - Conversations]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-143-Neater-192922601 143 - Neater]]\\
'''Characters:''' Jareth, Sarah.\\
'''New Characters:''' Mr. Saito, Cobb and his children.\\
'''Running Gags:''' ActorAllusion, [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]].\\
'''Summary:''' Sarah has sleeping problem because of ''{{Film/Inception}}''... Jareth solves it. ''It'' becomes their landlord.
* AllJustADream: As an {{Film/Inception}} crossover not that much of a surprise. Also has some interesting consequences.
* DreamLand: [[Film/{{Inception}} Limbo]].
* {{Nice Job Breaking It|Hero}}, HeroWithAnFInGood: Jareth fixed Sarah's sleeping problem and it became their landlord (ItMakesSenseInContext).
!M word arc - Part 1
This arc connects and frames the ''Dark!Jareth arc''.\\
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-144-Letter-193836884 144 - Letter]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-145-The-M-Word-194726509 145 - The M Word]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-146-Failure-195639783 146 - Failure]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-147-Irrefutable-196536386 147 - Irrefutable]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-148-OC-197439724 148 - OC]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-149-Favor-198285146 149 - Favor]]\\
'''Characters:''' Jareth, Erik, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Hedwig.\\
'''Running Gags:''' [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], Being dead in canon, People fainting and Javert carrying them.\\
'''Summary:''' The cast got letters, James from his mother and she wants to come to visit.
* {{Anti|Hero}}-{{Heroic BSOD}}: Later James when he learns that his [[spoiler:mother]] is coming to visit.
* ComicalOverreacting: Their shock and pity, when they found out that James' mother is an OriginalCharacter.
* GetAHoldOfYourselfMan: Used by Javert on HeroicBSOD James [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-145-The-M-Word-194726509 here]].
* TimeyWimeyBall: Lampshaded [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-149-Favor-198285146 here]]. [[TrustMeImAnX Trust Jareth]] (however hard it is), he is a TimeMaster, you don't want to risk this.
* TWordEuphemism: Roommates 145 - The M Word[[note]](Mother)[[/note]]
!Standalone pages
'''Characters:''' Jareth, Erik.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Lampshading {{Fanservice}}, Uninvited poofing, [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]].\\
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-150-Story-199197924 150 - Story]]'''
* {{Fanservice}}: Well, ShirtlessScene with bondagey imagery. The fangirls {{squee}}.
* SupernaturalAngst: The whole page is actually Jareht [[ContemplateOurNavels contemplating the futility]] of fighting his [[TheoryOfNarrativeCausality story]].
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-151-Renovations-200059873 151 - Renovations]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Ariadne.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-152-Wizard-200908213 152 - Wizard]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Dresden, Bob.
!British Boyfriends are Better mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-153-Vegas-201786871 153 - Vegas]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-154-BBaB-202655081 154 - BBaB]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, James, Javert, Legolas.\\
'''New Characters:''' Satine, Christian, The Green Fairy.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Drunk Antics, Javert's stress level, James being CovertPervert.\\
'''Summary:''' New tenants, way too much absinthe and Javert is not amused.
* ForeignCultureFetish: [[spoiler: Satine, Eponine and (if they can make her) Sarah]] have "anglophile meetings" where they discuss that "[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-154-BBaB-202655081 British Boyfriends Are Better]]".
* WhatDidIDoLastNight: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-153-Vegas-201786871 This page]] has James in a drag waked by the Green Fairy wondering what he did and if he is in UsefulNotes/LasVegas. As for why... the British Boyfriends Are Better club got him.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages: 155-185\\
Dark!Jareth and M word conclusion]]
!Dark!Jareth arc (2011 Summer arc)
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-155-Inopportunte-203554957 155 - Inopportunte]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-156-Breaking-204471943 156 - Breaking]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-157-Doppelganger-205371175 157 - Doppelganger]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-158-Trinity-206321848 158 - Trinity]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-159-Overture-207399670 159 - Overture]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-160-Caught-208177435 160 - Caught]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-161-Yes-Mother-209067096 161 - Yes Mother]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-162-Stuck-209981489 162 - Stuck]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-163-Yoink-210945351 163 - Yoink]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-164-S-R-P-211374362 164 - S.R.P.]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-165-Rise-211945667 165 - Rise]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-166-Fall-212382327 166 - Fall]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-167-Inexplicable-212959019 167 - Inexplicable]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-168-The-F-Word-213985901 168 - The F Word]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-167b-SLASH-INTERLUDE-214559626 167b SLASH INTERLUDE]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-169-Face-to-Face-215220751 169 - Face to Face]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-170-Listen-215894657 170 - Listen]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-171-Magic-Words-216609356 171 - Magic Words]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-172-Villainy-217830784 172 - Villainy]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-173-Catching-Up-241858646 173 - Catching Up]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-174-Generous-244522785 174 - Generous]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-175-Sundered-245786867 175 - Sundered]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-176-Demands-250092245 176 - Demands]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-177-No-251632660 177 - No]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-178-Strive-252950420 178 - Strive]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-179-SMACK-253618580 179 - SMACK]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-180-Status-Quo-254362098 180 - Status Quo]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-181-Tomorrow-254371528 181 - Tomorrow]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-182-Vows-255678159 182 - Vows]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-183-Parent-Trap-256823412 183 - Parent Trap]]\\
'''Characters:''' Jareth (Dark!Jareth), Erik, James, Javert, Sarah, Christine, Aziraphale, Crowley, Erlkönig.\\
'''New Characters:''' Mrs. Norrington, Socks.\\
'''Running Gags:''' National Animosities, Girls being sane/scary.\\
'''Summary:''' Jareth's mirror breaks, his dark side takes over and tries to rerail the stories of the cast. Also James mother finally arrives... and gets along with [[spoiler:Jareth's dad]] way to much.
* AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther: Jareth and Sarah sitting on the edge of the rooftop and Jareth [[{{Geas}} promising in double lined letters]] that he will never let the fall hurt her. [[spoiler:His dark side pushed her down from that very spot some pages before this.]] The guy is good at being sweet ''and'' creepy.
* CallBack: [[spoiler: Dark!]]Jareth to his own idealistic speech on page 100 [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-166-Fall-212382327 here]]. [[spoiler:And how he was wrong.]]
* CharacterRerailment: [[InvokedTrope Invoked.]] [[spoiler:Jareth reverted back to his original [[TheFairFolk Goblin King]] characterization]] and was hellbent on undoing all the CharacterDevelopment the others had gone through as well.
* CueTheSun: At the end of the arc James used the rising sun to deliver his RousingSpeech about {{Hope|SpringsEternal}}, the importance of [[EasilyForgiven Forgiveness]] and [[HeelFaceTurn Redemption]] always being a possibility (and this from the guy whose story was RedemptionEqualsDeath) to Jareth.
* DiscriminateAndSwitch: After she and Sarah find [[HoYay Valjean resting an unconscious Javert's head in his lap]], Norrington's mother comments that the two of them seemed "so... you know... the f-word..." She means "[[CheeseEatingSurrenderMonkey French]]," of course.
* EasilyForgiven: Played with at the end of the arc two people forgave easily, two didn't ([[spoiler:Javert]] still holds the grudge in ''Such Stuff...'' a year later).
* ElephantInTheLivingRoom: In the ''Dark!Jareth arc'' the fairly obvious fact of [[spoiler:Jareth]] acting weirdly and his eyes suddenly turning {{monochromatic|Eyes}} ''did'' get questioned by the other cast members but he ignored the topic so efficiently that even the readers forgot it was.
* FakingAmnesia: Averted but referenced [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-180-Status-Quo-254362098 here]].
-->'''Sarah''' (to Jareth fresh out of his dark mode): Not going to try and claim amnesia by possession?
-->'''Jareth''': ...No.
* FakingTheDead: Jareth tries to do this [[DeathIsDramatic dramatically]] [[spoiler:It doesn't fool Sarah. [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-177-No-251632660 "Spoilsport!"]]]]
* ForceFeeding: [[spoiler: Dark!Jareth's CharacterRerailment]] spell comes in the form of a fruit that [[GenreSavvy nobody would eat willingly]]. Oh well. This doesn't stop him.
* GetAHoldOfYourselfMan: Sarah smacks [[spoiler: Jareth out of his Dark! mode]] [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-179-SMACK-253618580 here]].
* IAlwaysWantedToSayThat: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-158-Trinity-206321848 Here.]]
-->'''[[Film/{{Labyrinth}} Jareth]]''': How I've longed to say this... [[spoiler: [[ArcWords You have no POWER over me.]]]]
* IKissYourHand: Mr. King Mrs. Norrington's [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-183-Parent-Trap-256823412 here]]. What can we say, they're both old-fashioned sort of.
* IKnowYoureInThereSomewhereFight: Used (and referenced!) in [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-167-Inexplicable-212959019 this]] strip, while [[spoiler:Valjean]] tries to reason with [[spoiler:a [[BrainwashedAndCrazy brainwashed]] and [[CharacterDevelopment de-character developed]] Javert]].
* IWarnedYou: The Erlkönig appeared to note that "I tried." at the beginning. He really tried to warn [[spoiler:Jareth]] in ''the Erlkönig arc'' but the kid refused to listen (and it went over everybody else's head because of the [[{{wingdinglish}} runes]] and his usual {{cryptic|Conversation}}ness).
* KickTheMoralityPet: [[spoiler: Dark!Jareth]] goes after Jamie and [[MoralityChain Sarah]]. Not that it's a good idea. See VillainousBreakdown.
* LetsFightLikeGentlemen: Dark!Jareth to James [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-166-Fall-212382327 here]]. James is too savvy or insecure to think of himself as WorthyOpponent though so it's a subversion.
* LoveConfession: Jareth[[spoiler: 's two sides]] [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-171-Magic-Words-216609356 here]].
* MoodWhiplash: This notoriously dark arc ends with the ParentWithNewParamour trope.
* NarniaTime: The time in the Building is just [[MindScrew weird]] in this arc. [[DownplayedTrope At least]] there was a "[[YearInsideHourOutside Hour Inside, Half an Hour Outside]]" joke when Sarah met Mrs. Norrington and it was nighttime at the rooftop when it clearly wasn't even afternoon on the lower levels or outside. And time got back to normal with the next morning.
* ParentTrapPlot: Averted. You would think that a page with the subtitle "[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-183-Parent-Trap-256823412 Parent Trap]]" would be this... no it's not, it's the ParentWithNewParamour example later.
* ParentWithNewParamour: What can be more awkward than seeing your parent flirt/go out? If (s)he flirts/goes out with your friends parent! [[spoiler: As James and Jareth can attest. This is the page the arc ends on.]]
* RooftopConfrontation: Planned by Dark!Jareth... it didn't go too well.
* TemptingFate:
--> [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-162-Stuck-209981489 Page 162 - Stuck]] - '''James''': "[[LetsSplitUpGang I'll be right back.]]"
* ThenLetMeBeEvil: After [[spoiler: Dark!Jareth]]'s last attempt to make the heroine see his side of the story fails. To be fair talking in BlueAndOrangeMorality [[PoorCommunicationKills didn't help his cause]][[note]](like suggesting that Sarah's wish to be the [[TheHero heroine]] makes it her fault that a villain is needed)[[/note]]. See also: LoveConfession
* ThisIsWrongOnSoManyLevels: Sarah's version: "[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-179-SMACK-253618580 There's more wrong with that than I can even start to explain...]]". (She also has SympathyForTheDevil, so Jareth is EasilyForgiven... by her)
* TWordEuphemism: Roommates 168 - The F Word[[note]](French)[[/note]]
* VillainousBreakdown: [[spoiler: Dark!Jareth]] suffers one when he begins to realize that he might have got what "he" (read: [[TheoryOfNarrativeCausality the story]]) [[TheFatalist wanted]] but that wasn't what he [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone needed]]. Namely [[TheBadGuyWins destroy the heroes]] ([[SubvertedTrope or so it seemed]]), but those heroes happened to be his MuggleBestFriend and his LoveInterest.
* VillainOverForDinner: James's initial reaction to his mother seeing [[spoiler: der Erlkönig (after he realized who he is)]]. Later {{Subverted|Trope}} because the CoolOldLady is hard to fool... she willingly [[InterspeciesRomance romances]] (and [[TheGadfly trolls]]) [[TheFairFolk "Cthulhu"]].
* WhamEpisode: [[spoiler: It gave some pretty potent ParanoiaFuel and personal {{drama}} to the until that point mostly harmless [[TheTrickster trickster]]. Also cemented that YouCantFightFate or the TheoryOfNarrativeCausality.]]
* YoureInsane: Used by Javert against [[spoiler: [[SuperpoweredEvilSide Dark!Jareth]] and his MotiveRant on why he's been [[InvokedTrope forcing]] CharacterRerailment on the others]]:
-->'''Javert''':[[spoiler: "Generous?! ''We are tragedies'', you ass! There is nothing generous in making us repeat the same mistakes that cost us everything the first time!"]]
!M word arc - Part 2
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-184-Challenge-257405587 184 - Challenge]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-185-Accepted-258032365 185 - Accepted]]\\
'''Characters:''' James, Mrs. Norrington.\\
'''Running Gags:''' National Animosities, Girls being sane/scary, Being dead in canon.\\
'''Summary:''' James comes finally clean and has a talk with his mother. Turns out most of it wasn't needed.
* PunBasedTitle: Meme based but you get the idea: (pages 184-185) Challenge-Accepted.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 186-207\\
Zombies]]
!Zombies arc (2011 Halloween arc)
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-186-Options-259157791 186 - Options]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-187-Reflexes-259633618 187 - Reflexes]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-188-Checked-260306606 188 - Checked]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-189-Phone-Box-260791227 189 - Phone Box]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-190-Arrivals-261500166 Roommates 190 - Arrivals]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-191-Passing-Thru-261986721 191 - Passing Thru]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-192-AoE-262679904 192 - AoE]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-193-Sacrifice-263208294 193 - Sacrifice]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-194-Americana-263879732 194 - Americana]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-195-Depth-265044151 195 - Depth]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-196-Power-Play-265228145 196 - Power Play]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-197-Threat-265375627 197 - Threat]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-198-Time-Out-265375997 198 - Time Out]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-199-Hero-265539852 199 - Hero]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-200-Participation-265540251 200 - Participation]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-201-Doom-265724488 201 - Doom]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-202-CHAINSAW-265728102 202 - CHAINSAW]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-203-Later-265917334 203 - Later]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-204-Sonic-265918018 204 - Sonic]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-205-Force-266124739 205 - Force]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-206-Return-266360157 206 - Return]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-207-Immutable-266360821 207 - Immutable]]\\
'''Characters:''' James, Jareth, Javert, Erik, Valjean, Aziraphale, Crowley, Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Dresden, Bob, Todd, Nathan, Mr. Saito, Cobb and his children, Satine, Christian, Sarah, Christine, Legolas.\\
'''New Characters:''' Dr. House, The Tenth Doctor, Ash, Tallahasse, Zombies.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Javert being unsympathetic, UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications, National Animosities, Uninvited poofing, [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], AxCrazy killers [[CommonalityConnection getting along]], Being dead in canon.\\
'''Summary:''' The residents and new additions team up to avert a zombie apocalypse... not that it's easy.
* BacktoBackBadasses: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-196-Power-Play-265228145 Zombies!]]
* CasualDangerDialog: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-188-Checked-260306606 James and House]] in the middle of a zombie apocalypse.
* CreepyPhysical: As James can tell you "The Still Dead Check"[[note]](Normally it involves checking the patient's pulse and asking "Are you still dead in canon?")[[/note]] can turn into a quite an embarrassing experience if you get [[DrJerk House]]. Not that the other option (the [[NotThatKindOfDoctor Tenth Doctor]]) sounded much better.
* CurbStompBattle: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-206-Return-266360157 Cast vs. Zombies]] [[spoiler: After they stopped fighting each other at least.]]
* DontTryThisAtHome: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-192-AoE-262679904 Here]] in the artist comment about gun safety or the lack of thereof. Also [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-203-Later-265917334 here]] about some fighting moves involving a chainsaw.
* EuropeansAreKinky: At least Tallahassee thinks so. [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-195-Depth-265044151 Here]].
* EverythingsDeaderWithZombies: This arc, which to date seems like was just thrown in (more probably it's there to [[KudzuPlot add more plot threads]]).
* HalloweenEpisode: The 2011 one.
* HeroicSacrifice: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-193-Sacrifice-263208294 James]]. [[spoiler: Good thing he is already (canonically) dead.]]
* ImStandingRightHere: Well sitting, but you get the idea. [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-200-Participation-265540251 James here]].
* KudzuPlot: The invasion was stopped but nothing else was resolved.
* MexicanStandoff: "[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-198-Time-Out-265375997 So, why are we all lined up?]]"
* MundaneUtility: The stupidest use of a Sonic Screwdriver ever.
* OffscreenMomentOfAwesome: "The Doctors' (and Norrington's) Wacky Adventures through BBC" (Seems like the TARDIS for [[ActorAllusion some reason]] brought them to all the shows Creator/HughLaurie was in.)
** Also the cast's big fight with the zombies.
* OrphanedPunchline: First panel of [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-187-Reflexes-259633618 this]] page.
--> '''Legolas''': And I said being blond has nothing to do with it!
* PlotArmor: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-205-Force-266124739 James has it!]]
* PrecisionFStrike: Crowley's way to tell people that they should hurry ("Get the F- in!") [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-189-Phone-Box-260791227 here]].
* PunBasedTitle: (pages 187-188) Reflexes-Checked.
* SnicketWarningLabel: The [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-206-Return-266360157 penultimate strip]] of it notes that those who want it to have an unequivocally happy ending should "cue credits here." The [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-207-Immutable-266360821 ending]] is a [[MoodWhiplash rapid switch]] from humorous to [[{{TearJerker/Roommates}} heartbreaking]]. (Warning for Film/{{Zombieland}} spoilers!)
* SpeedEchoes: Legolas can climb trees [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-187-Reflexes-259633618 FAST]]!
* WeAreStrugglingTogether: The team-up with the zombie hunters is everything but smooth.
* ZombieApocalypse: Looks like one...
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 208-221\\
Gags and Magic cold]]
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' Erik, Javert, Jareth; Éponine, Mrs. Norrington.\\
'''Running Gags:''' National Animosities, Girls being sane/scary, Javert's stress level, ActorAllusion, Being dead in canon.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-208-La-Seine-267720772 208 - La Seine]]'''
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-209-Younger-268990761 209 - Younger]]'''
* ActorAllusion: Why Erik gets [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Old-23013883 younger]] and younger in-universe.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-210-The-Candle-Talk-270223192 210 - The Candle Talk]]'''
* IfYouEverDoAnythingToHurtHer: Female-to-female example, delivered by [[MamaBear Mrs. Norrington]] to [[spoiler: Eponine]]. Ends with a really awesome warning:
--> '''Mrs. Norrington''': ...And if you break his heart, [[BurnTheWitch Joan of Arc will look like a child's birthday candle compared to what I do to you]]. Understand?
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-212-Lieutenants-272479369 212 - Lieutenants]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Groves, Gilette, Jack Sparrow.
* {{Pirate}}: James was a pirate for a short time. His past came to visit, see the random chibi Jack Sparrow in the last panel?
!Jareth's Cold arc
Pages [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-211-Bundled-271356167 211 - Bundled]]; [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-213-Sneeze-273593677 213 - Sneeze]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-214-Swap-274703092 214 - Swap]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-215-Snarl-275892053 215 - Snarl]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-216-Shoot-Me-277170133 216 - Shoot Me]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-217-Sit-278492881 217 - Sit]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-218-Self-Insert-279724525 218 - Self Insert]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-219-Short-Sighted-281088081 219 - Short Sighted]]
'''Characters:''' James, Jareth, Javert, Erik, Todd, Sarah, Legolas, Misto.\\
'''New Characters:''' [[AuthorAvatar AsheRhyder]].\\
'''Running Gags:''' Erik hurting Jareth, Javert being unsympathetic, Girls being sane/scary, Jareth causing mischief, Legolas being freaked out by Todd, Erik's glitterphobia.\\
'''Summary:''' Jareth goes to visit his mother and comes back with a magical cold.
* AttractiveBentGender: As Sarah called Jareth out about it:
-->'''Sarah''': [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-217-Sit-278492881 Right. Do you want to try explaining why they're all built like super-models, on top of being girls?...]]
* CatchYourDeathOfCold: Jareth tried very hard to avert this trope (even if from his reaction he was never sick in his life) when he went to visit his mother for the Holidays. Warm clothing and everything. Unfortunately his mother is AnIcePerson and an EvilMatriarch so he ended up with a [[MalfunctionMalady magical cold]] that also had PowerIncontinence as a symptom.
* CutHisHeartOutWithASpoon: According to her son Jadis threatens him with "I'll bury you in snow until May" if he doesn't visit her for Christmas, being AnIcePerson she is probably [[NotHyperbole literal]].
* IfIDoNotReturn: Jareth [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-211-Bundled-271356167 in #211]], when he goes to visit his mother.
* InconvenientSummons: Ashe('s AuthorAvatar) got summoned while eating a ([[WordOfGod Word of Ashe]]: Turkey and Swiss) sandwich. [[AmbiguousGender (S)he]] and the whole fandom will insist that this little adventure happened too.
* NotWhatItLooksLike: [[spoiler: Jareth and Sarah]] again. [[spoiler:James]] [[GenderBender got turned into a woman]] [[PowerIncontinence accidentally]]... and a [[AttractiveBentGender disturbingly pretty one]] to boot.
* PowerIncontinence: So when Jareth has a [[CatchYourDeathOfCold cold]] [[UnpredictableResults interesting things]] can happen. Like:
** [[spoiler: FreakyFridayFlip]]
** [[spoiler: LittleBitBeastly]]
** [[spoiler: GenderBender]]
** [[spoiler: AuthorAvatar]] - [[AscendedFanon Because the readers demanded it]] and with this the last bricks of the FourthWall are also [[NoFourthWall gone]]. [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-218-Self-Insert-279724525 Here]].
** [[spoiler: MistakenIdentity]] - Not a direct result of all the magic running wild but [[spoiler: Sweeney mistakes female!Legolas for his daughter. HilarityEnsues.]]
* SickEpisode: Yep. And who knew that Jareth makes a ridiculously cute IllBoy... and that [[CatchYourDeathOfCold colds]] can be this [[PowerIncontinence dangerous]].
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' Talahassee, Toby, Sarah, Christine, James; Mrs. Norrington, Erlkönig.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Girls being sane/scary, [[TangledFamilyTree The Magic Family Tree]].
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-220-Hunch-282332773 220 - Hunch]]'''
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-221-Advice-283589531 221 - Advice]]'''\\
'''New Character:''' The Queen of the Night.
* NotSoDifferent: The Erlkönig and the Queen of the Night. "Pot calling the kettle black" joke about the [[PassiveAggressiveKombat mutual]] [[EvilGloating gloating]] included.
* YourMom: And you would think [[ReallySevenHundredYearsOld ancient]] and powerful supernatural beings are classier than this, but no. The Erlkönig used the version about ''daughters'' against the Queen Of The Night as part of their PassiveAggressiveCombat, we can't even blame the guy, as the other basically accused him in flowery language of, well, [[MistakenForPedophile liking little boys]][[note]]Which is FridgeBrilliance, as this is one of the modern {{Alternate Character Interpretation}}s making this insult seem to go against all such criticism.[[/note]].
[[/folder]]
Moving in and PotC Spoilers]]
!Moving in mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-58800328 Roommates]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-2-Nightcap-59889322 2 - Nightcap]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-3-Neighbors-60371604 3 - Neighbors]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-4-Meetings-60853004 4 - Meetings]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth.\\
'''New Characters:''' James, Javert.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Fruit Basket, Jareth causing mischief, Erik hurting Jareth, Lampshading {{Fanservice}}.\\
'''Summary:''' The first OddCouple moves in and the new one is introduced. Also the birth of the '''Dreaded Fruit Basket Gag''.
!Pirates Of The Caribbean Spoilers mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-5-PotC2-Spoilers-61504907 5 - PotC2 Spoilers]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-6-River-62111743 6 - River]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-7-PotC-3-Spoilers-62721048 7 - PotC 3 Spoilers]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Drunk Antics, Javert being unsympathetic, UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications.\\
'''Summary:''' The second and third {{Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean}} movie and its effects on James. (Beginning of James' alcohol problem, and his friendship with Jareth. Also the first appearance of the UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications jokes.)
* DrowningMySorrows: [[TheAlcoholic Norrington]] gets OffTheWagon [[spoiler:because of his [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-5-PotC2-Spoilers-61504907 second movie]].]]
* ImTakingHerHomeWithMe: Played with, as [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-5-PotC2-Spoilers-61504907 this]] isn't because of CutenessOverload more like TheWoobie effect (except if [[Film/{{Labyrinth}} Jareth]] has some screwed up sense of cute... which is an option). For those who don't want to check out the page: [[spoiler:He took TheDrunkenSailor / OffTheWagon [[Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean James]] home with him and it's the beginning of a beautiful [[AdoptTheDog friendship]]. I kid you not! These two are like brothers... or at least step-brothers... Still tried to kill each other, like true family.]]
* SinkOrSwimMentor: Doesn't want to be but Javert's method of helping involves [[AddedAlliterativeAppeal something suspiciously similar]]... and also intending to literally throw James into a river. (It would work wonders againt the smell at least.)
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Pages 8-15\\
100 Years War and Gags]]
!100 Years War mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-8-100-Years-War-63348564 8 - 100 Years War]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-9-Silly-Boys-63858598 9 - Silly Boys]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-10-Croissant-64450048 10 - Croissant]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Christine, Sarah.\\
'''Running Gags:''' National Animosities, Girls being sane/scary, ThisMeansWar.\\
'''Summary:''' Well, the main cast reenacts the 100 years of war in small and silly. The girls are introduced. The ''Boys are silly'' / ''Girls are scary'' {{Catch Phrase}}s are born.
* ArmorPiercingQuestion: What are you fighting about?
* CheeseEatingSurrenderMonkeys: When you have a fight between Erik and Javert (French) and Commander Norrington and Jareth (British and... Um... "British"), this insult is obviously going to be used. Sometimes it's even used under the most ''[[SeriousBusiness ridiculous]]'' of circumstances- like in [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-8-100-Years-War-63348564?q=gallery%3Aasherhyder%2F22161111&qo=166 this]] mini arc. See also SillyReasonForWar.
* SillyReasonForWar: This arc ([[DownplayedTrope lasted 2 pages and involved the main cast]]) was caused by a disagreement over the name of a pastry product and was made worse by CulturalPosturing. See also CheeseEatingSurrenderMonkeys in main.
* ThisMeansWar: In a [[DownPlayedTrope not too serious manner]]: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-8-100-Years-War-63348564 Jareth to Erik]]
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Fruit Basket.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Fruit Basket, Erik hurting Jareth, Vanity (Jareth's), Jareth causing mischief, Lampshading {{Fanservice}}.\\
'''Summary:''' Well, these are standalone gags. But we get some new characters ans situational comedy.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-11-Redemption-65003478 11 - Redemption]]'''
* RedemptionEqualsDeath: James, in a lampshade-tastic [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/gallery/?offset=168#/d12p906 conversation]] about the trope itself.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-12-Movie-Night-65642265 12 - Movie Night]]'''
* TalkingTheMonsterToDeath: Mentioned as Jareth's cause of defeat [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-12-Movie-Night-65642265 when the boys watch Labyrinth together]].
-->'''Javert''': You were monologued to death?
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-13-Flush-66111403 13 - Flush]]'''
* BaitAndSwitch: It was a really horrifying experience... [[spoiler:noticing that someone is thiner than him.]]
* FlushingToiletScreamingShower: Jareth pulled this prank on Erik. An inevitable death threat and a wounded ego followed.
* ModestyTowel: Erik.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-14-Celestial-66685128 14 - Celestial...]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Crowley, Aziraphale.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-15-Tall-67361588 15 - Tall]]'''
* ActorAllusion: [[invoked]][[spoiler:This is why Jareth is the shortest.]]
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Pages 16-22\\
Gavroche and One X to rule]]
!Gavroche mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-16-Gavroche-67886280 16 - Gavroche]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-17-Hospital-68397225 17 - Hospital]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-18-Put-It-Back-69020381 18 - Put It Back]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Aziraphale, Crowley, Fruit Basket.\\
'''New Characters:''' Gavroche, The Artful Dodger.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Fruit Basket, Javert's stress level, Lampshading {{Fanservice}}.\\
'''Summary:''' A crimewave reached the building causing severe deja vu and more.
* UnexplainedRecovery: "Apparently, he got better." to quote Gavroche ([[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-18-Put-It-Back-69020381 here]] about Javert, he was at the hospital last page).
!One X to rule them all arc
'''Pages''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-19-Sweet-69555601 19 - Sweet]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-20-Infestation-70131387 20 - Infestation]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-21-Bad-Signs-70656269 21 - Bad Signs]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-22-Girls-Rock-71158866 22 - Girls Rock]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-22b-Epilogue-71747109 22b - Epilogue]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Sarah, Christine.\\
'''New Characters:''' Frodo, Ringwraiths.\\
'''Running Gags:''' CutenessProximity, Girls being scary.\\
'''Summary:''' Frodo and his pursuers found the 'verse. Time to show badass... or not.
* BacktoBackBadasses: James and Javert vs. the Ringwraiths.
* CutenessOverload: Every male character got KO-d by [[TheLordOfTheRings Frodo]]'s illegal amount of cute... the girls seemed immune, though.
* HopeSpot: Erik&jareth's attempted "BigDamnHeroes" move against the Ringwraiths, [[spoiler:just before winning Jareth runs out of magic and transforms into an owl]].
* TalkingTheMonsterToDeath: The MONOLOGUE appearently [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-22-Girls-Rock-71158866 works]] on [[TheLordOfTheRings Ringwraiths]].
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Pages 23-30\\
Karaoke, a gag and Copies]]
!Karaoke arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-23-Felicitations-72269825 23 - Felicitations]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-24-Bloom-72785397 24 - Bloom]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roomates-25-Nightmare-73379557 25 - Nightmare]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-26-Karaoke-Pt-1-73978195 26 - Karaoke Pt 1]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-27-Karaoke-Pt-2-74546486 27 - Karaoke Pt 2]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Crowley.\\
'''New Characters:''' Legolas.\\
'''Running Gags:''' ActorAllusion, Drunk antics, Jareth causing mischief.\\
'''Summary:''' Legolas moves in and to ''celebrate'' this the characters decide to drink way to much and put the karaoke machine on random... HilarityEnsues.
* ActorAllusion: The in-universe [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-24-Bloom-72785397 reason]] why Norrington can't stand Legolas.
* ComicalOverreacting: Their dread, when Legolas brought wine as welcoming gift (helped that [[TheAlcoholic James]] answered the door) with added SlowNo for effect.
* MySignificanceSenseIsTingling: Christine ([[ComicalOverreacting outright quoting]] Franchise/StarWars) when Erik sings "I feel so pretty".
* NotProven: Jareth lampshades this on the second karaoke page.
* RebusBubble: [[Creator/OrlandoBloom Legolas]] = [[Creator/OrlandoBloom Will Turner]] ([[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-24-Bloom-72785397 Here.]])
* SlowNo: Invoked and [[MundaneMadeAwesome Parodied]] [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-23-Felicitations-72269825 here]].
* SneezeCut: Sarah when Jareth sings "[[Music/BritneySpears Hit me baby one more time]]" ([[WordOfSaintPaul Word of Pika]] that they have a PsychicLink).
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-28-Boring-75131763 28 - Boring]]'''
* DropInCharacter: Lampshaded. Why don't you go home? I know, you have an apartment.
* [[spoiler:InTheDoldrums: James' and Javert's [[DownplayedTrope apartment]] seems to be concentrated boredom in a closed space (they literally have more paperwork than furniture) and it's the fault of the residents.]]
!Copies mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Pre-Halloween-68641359 Roommates: Pre-Halloween]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-29-Copies-75702909 29 - Copies]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-30-Copy-Machine-76375505 30 - Copy Machine]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Leonidas, Steve, Dracula, Nicola Tesla, André Marek, Michael Colefield, Pearse Harman, Georges Seurat.\\
'''Running Gags:''' ActorAllusion, Jareth causing mischief [[spoiler:or his ''copy'' at least]].\\
'''Summary:''' Attack of the dopelgangers. Or at least characters played by Creator/PhilipQuast, Music/DavidBowie, Creator/JackDavenport and Creator/GerardButler.
* ActorAllusion: [[invoked]]The entire arc.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 31-42\\
Kids, gags and the Wash]]
!Kids arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-31-Poof-78913092 31 - Poof]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-32-Shorter-79582043 32 - Shorter]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-33-Wardrobe-80140996 33 - Wardrobe]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-34-Quick-Fix-80785395 34 - Quick Fix]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-35-Babysitting-81437174 35 - Babysitting]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-36-Grand-Day-Out-82047209 36 - Grand Day Out]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-37-Swipe-82718573 37 - Swipe]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik (Kid!Erik), Jareth, James (Kid!James), Javert (Kid!Javert), Christine.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Jareth causing mischief, Girls being scary, Erik hurting Jareth.\\
'''Summary:''' Standard hazards of living with a FairFolk is the random magic... which gives us a small glimpse what kind of children the cast members were.
* ContinuityNod: They debate if the glowing orb explodes like the ones in the ''One X ... arc''.
* FountainOfYouth: CrystalBall of youth. And the magic only lasts for thirteen hours.
* PetTheDog: Jareth in [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-34-Quick-Fix-80785395?q=gallery%3Aasherhyder%2F22161111&qo=134 this]][[note]]Yes, that is, in fact, Erik[[/note]] comic.
* SchmuckBait: It kicks off the arc against all of [[ProperlyParanoid Erik]]'s [[DontTouchItYouIdiot efforts]]. "[[WhatDoesThisButtonDo What does this]] [[PowerGlows glowing]] [[CrystalBall orb]] [[WhatDoesThisButtonDo do?]]"
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''Running Gags:''' James awkwardly meeting his ex, Javert's BizarreTasteInFood, Legolas being freaked out by Todd, Erik's glitterphobia, Uninvited poofing.\\
'''Summary:''' Two new characters are introduced.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-38-Todd-83350442 Roommates 38 - Todd]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Todd
* SecurityCling: Legolas did the leaping into another person's[[note]](James', even if he is also terrified of him)[[/note]] arms variety. [[spoiler: When he first met Sweeney.]]
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-39-Awkward-84047980 Roommates 39 - Awkward]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Elizabeth
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-40-Glittered-84703595 Roommates 40 - Glittered]]'''
!The Wash mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-41-Shirts-85355253 41 - Shirts]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-42-Pink-86000371 42 - Pink]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert (Kid!Javert), Christine.\\
'''Running Gags:''' [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], Erik's reactions to women, Lampshading {{Fanservice}}.\\
'''Summary:''' Well, Jareth does the wash. Also Erik's [[NoseBleed reaction]] to female underwear is established.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 43-56\\
The First Vacation]]
!First Vacation arc (2008 Summer arc)
Also known by the name go its parts ''{{Road Trip|Plot}} arc'' (Pages 43-45), ''[[OffToSeeTheWizard Oz]] arc'' (Pages 46-50), and ''{{Beach|Episode}} arc'' (Pages 51-56).\\
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-43-Automobile-86666616 43 - Automobile]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-44-Roadtripping-87357733 44 - Roadtripping]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-45-Barometer-88039866 45 - Barometer]]; [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-46-Armed-88736888 46 - Armed]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-47-Dorothy-89420202 47 - Dorothy?]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-48-Wizard-90126738 48 - Wizard]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-49-Tithe-90822249 49 - Tithe]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-50-Boundaries-91547204 50 - Boundaries]]; [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-51-Beach-92248972 51 - Beach]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-52-Bathing-Suit-92924645 52 - Bathing Suit]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-53-More-Awkward-93659264 53 - More Awkward]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-54-Up-and-Down-94397769 54 - Up and Down]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-55-POV-95137303 55 - POV]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-56-7-of-9-95870203 56 - 7 of 9]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Photo-Souvenir-Beach-Trip-95873152 Photo Souvenir - Beach Trip]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Christine, Sarah, Elizabeth, Aziraphale, Crowley, Todd.\\
'''New Characters:''' The Wizard, the Muchkins, the Gatekeeper of the Emerald City, Mrs. Lovett\\
'''Running Gags:''' InstantCosplaySurprise, Jareth causing mischief, James awkwardly meeting his ex, Erik's reactions to women, AxCrazy killers [[CommonalityConnection getting along]].\\
'''Summary:''' Jareth organizes a vacation (and blackmails the main cast into participating). It ends up having a short cut through Oz.
* [[BacktoBackBadasses Back to Back]] ''[[BacktoBackBadasses to Back]]'' [[BacktoBackBadasses Badasses]]: when [[spoiler: they find themselves in Oz]].
* BeachEpisode: The last third.
* LoomingSilhouetteOfRage: A textbook [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-50-Boundaries-91547204 example]].
* MagiBabble: At the end of the ''[[OffToSeeTheWizard Oz arc]]'' part Jareth pulls a "[[LightNovel/{{Slayers}} Little Jareth's Magic Lecture]]" stunt to explain some rules of his magic (boiled down to "I can't teleport between magic and non-magic places without someone saying the [[WordsCanBreakMyBones right words]], sorry."[[note]]Which is only partially true at best, as he ''can'' teleport / has a portal / or something in that effect between the Labyrinth and the Building. This implies that the [[{{WMG/Roommates}} WMG]] about his mystical domain being bigger than his MagicalLand might be true. Or that he might did some serious {{Rules Lawyer}}ing somewhere.[[/note]]) just to prove that he didn't subject the cast to the whole thing [[ItAmusedMe for his own amusement]].
* NoodleIncident: Erik's TeleportationSickness.
* NotInKansasAnymore: Jareth said it after they apparently took the WrongTurnAtAlbuquerque and he sung almost every song from ''Film/TheWizardOfOz'', the others were not amused. For playing with bonus points he managed to do this ''before'' the random tornado hit.
* OffToSeeTheWizard: After the RoadTripPlot part ends.
-->'''Jareth''': Well, come along, Dorothy. We're OffToSeeTheWizard and all that jazz.
* PersonalRaincloud: James [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-55-POV-95137303 here]].
* RoadTripPlot: Seems to be this [[SubvertedTrope initially]] [[spoiler: then after 3 pages the Tornado of fate hits and they are OffToSeeTheWizard]].
* SinglePaletteTown: The Emerald City as [[CaptainObvious observed]] by James.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 57-70\\
Blind Date and University Life]]
!Blind Date arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-57-Personals-96587952 57- Personals]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-58-Blind-Date-Pt1-97279069 58 - Blind Date Pt1]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Rooomates-59-Blind-Date-Pt-2-97920373 59 - Blind Date Pt 2]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-60-Rebound-98571675 60 - Rebound]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Elphaba, Kira, random Lady of the Night, Cain and Glitch, Captain Jack Harkness, Éponine.\\
'''Running Gags:''' ActorAllusion, [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], Javert is unsympathetic, Javert's stress level, James being CovertPervert, Eponine [[TheGlomp pouncing]] her boyfriend.\\
'''Summary:''' The repeated meeting with Elizabeth takes a toll on poor James and Jareth (and Erik) thinks that the only non-sympathetic character (Javert) needs a girlfriend, boyfriend. It ends with [[spoiler:James hooking up with Éponine for the great annoyance of Javert]].
* DrowningMySorrows: [[TheAlcoholic Norrington]] gets OffTheWagon [[spoiler:because of the meeting with his [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-57-Personals-96587952 failed relationship]].]]
* BlindDate: Obviously. The others figured Javert needs a girlfriend... or boyfriend (Jareth is an [[EthicalSlut equal opportunity kinda guy]]).
* YouNeedToGetLaid: [[CovertPervert James']] solution.
!University Life arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-61-Lundi-99389187 61 - Lundi]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-62-Stampede-99876597 62 - Stampede]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-63-Auditing-100518935 63 - Auditing]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-64-Allure-102437643 64 - Allure]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-65-Daily-Grind-103096096 65 - Daily Grind]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-66-Unemployed-103742720 66 - Unemployed]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-67-Staff-Lounge-104382342 67 - Staff Lounge]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-68-Rule-Number-1-105027947 68 - Rule Number 1]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-69-Attention-105670381 69 - Attention]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-70-Moral-Compass-106344635 70 - Moral Compass]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Stacy, Prof. Jones, Gandalf, Pippin, Audrey2.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Javert's stress level, Uninvited poofing, James' [[UnknownRival unknown rivalry]], Girls being scary, Eponine [[TheGlomp pouncing]] her boyfriend.\\
'''Summary:''' This arc answers the question what the main cast does for a living. 3/4th of them work at the [[ExtranormalInstitute St. Jude University]]. Most of the actual story focuses on James and his ''rivalry'' with Dr. Jones and his (futile) attempts to keep his students from skipping class.
* DespairEventHorizon: You know a character (here James) reached it if he declares that Jareth is his only hope and seriously takes ''his'' [[AdviceBackfire advice]]. Lampshaded by Jareth himself.
* DrillSergeantNasty: Javert's advised teaching method seems to be much like this. ... There is a reason why he [[DrillSergeantNasty doesn't]] [[SinkOrSwimMentor teach]].
* HarshWordImpact: Not so harsh word impact. Even absolute trust and good faith can hit you [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-70-Moral-Compass-106344635 hard]].
* LateForSchool: 3 out of 4 main cast members, and they are the ''teachers''. Apparently the alarm clock died, but Jareth swears it wasn't him.
* NecktieLeash: [[spoiler: Eponine]] to James [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-63-Auditing-100518935 here]].
* EducationThroughPyrotechnics: Gandalf's suggestion.
* PaintedOnPants: Jareth's best advice to James on how to catch [[FemaleGaze attention]], it [[AdviceBackfire has]] [[CensorBox unexpected]] [[TheGlomp results]].
* RuleNumberOne: Erik's is "''Always'' make an [[BigEntrance entrance]]!" [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-68-Rule-Number-1-105027947 apparently]].
* SuperWindowJump: Erik's BigEntrance plan for James' question about how to get attention involved this.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Mystery]]
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-1-101175965 Roommates: Mystery Pg 1]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-2-101265192 2]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-3-101359450 3]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-4-101446698 4]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-5-101532708 5]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-6-101622130 6]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-7-101695348 7]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-8-101804075 8]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-9-101889264 9]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-10-101985579 10]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-11-102082830 11]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-12-102164773 12]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-13-102264500 13]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Sarah, Christine, Aziraphale, Crowley, Todd.\\
'''New Characters:''' Sir Dydimus, DEATH, Avenue Q performer + Kate Monster.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Being dead in canon.\\
'''Summary:''' The residents of the building hold a big Halloween party, then murder!
* [[spoiler:TheDogWasTheMastermind: Javert ultimately failed his investigation because wasn't GenreSavvy enough to considering the {{Muppet}} as a possible suspect. Everybody who saw {{Film/Labyrinth}} should know better.]]
* EveryoneIsASuspect: Well, it ''is'' a "murder" mystery.
* FairPlayWhodunnit: More or less, the only advantage the detective [[spoiler:Javert]] has over the reader is that he sees things in color.
* ForHalloweenIAmGoingAsMyself: [[AC:Death]].
* [[spoiler:FakingTheDead: Jareth, as he would be the victim.]]
* HalloweenEpisode: Well the 2008 one.
* HiddenInPlainSight: [[spoiler: Jareth disguised himself as Film/MirrorMask for almost the entire evening to keep the culprit from realizing that he wasn't actually dead.]]
* HolyHalo: [[FallenAngel Crowley]] tries to invoke his trope with his costume to prove he couldn't be the culprit [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-6-101622130 here]].
* MasqueradeBall: Halloween party. With almost exclusively ShoutOut costumes.
* TheSummation: [[spoiler:Javert]] delivers one at the end. If he is playing Sherlock Holmes he will damn well do it ''right''.
* ShutUpKiss: Sarah to Jareth [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Mystery-Pg-13-102264500 here]].
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 71-88\\
Gags, This Means War and a New Hire]]
!Standalone Gags
'''Chararcers:''' Jareth.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-71-Seasons-106995349 71 - Seasons]]'''
!This Means War arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-72-Jellicle-107654025 72 - Jellicle]]; [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-81-Casus-Belli-114511326 81 - Casus Belli]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-82-Strike-One-115258046 82 - Strike One]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-83-Strike-Two-115991620 83 - Strike Two]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-84-You-re-Out-116709700 84 - You're Out]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-85-Gifted-117434429 85 - Gifted]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Sarah.\\
'''New Characters:''' Misto.\\
'''Running Gags:''' ThisMeansWar, Jareth causing mischief [[spoiler:and failing against Misto]], CutenessProximity, Girls being scary/sane.\\
'''Summary:''' Sarah finds cute kitty, then makes the others petsit it... Jareth is not amused.
* CutenessOverload: Nobody (except Javert and Jareth) can resist [[{{Cats}} Misto]].
* EtTuBrute: Jareth's reaction to everybody [[CutenessProximity falling for Misto's charm]], he even says it to James literally.
* ImTakingHerHomeWithMe: A perfectly straight example happened on #72, where [[Film/{{Labyrinth}} Sarah]] found [[{{Cats}} Misto]] [[spoiler:... later she gave him away.]]
* ThisMeansWar: In a [[DownPlayedTrope not too serious manner]]: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-81-Casus-Belli-114511326 Jareth to Misto]].
!New Hire arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-73-Signs-108390295 73 - Signs]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-74-New-Hire-109137768 74 - New Hire]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-75-Icy-Cold-109871640 75 - Icy Cold]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-76-Authority-110670497 76 - Authority]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-77-Answer-111447948 77 - Answer]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-78-Confrontation-1-112212850 78 - Confrontation 1]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-79-Confrontation-2-113065902 79 - Confrontation 2]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-Omake-Yaoi-Slash-113066638 Omake - Yaoi Slash]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-80-Coping-113759419 80 - Coping]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' M. Andre and Firmin, Jean Valjean.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Lampshading {{Fanservice}}, Javert's stress level, Being dead in canon.\\
'''Summary:''' The old superintendents of the building decide to retire (as this is not the Phantomless job of their dreams), the new one forces Javert to face his past.
* {{Anti|Hero}}-{{Heroic BSOD}}:Javert suffers a textbook one (maybe even bordering AngstComa) when he notices that [[spoiler: Valjean moved to the building]].
* BavarianFireDrill: Erik used this tactic (and his voice imitation ability) on Javert in his HeroicBSOD to test that he still responds to the voice of authority.
* BrainBleach: Erik's reaction to seeing [[spoiler:Javert and Valjean kissing.]][[note]]It should be noted that this even only happened in the Omake... So far.[[/note]]
-->'''Erik''': "...can't unsee..." *whimper*
* BreatherEpisode: Inverted. It's a highly dramatic arc set between the setup and actual story of a comedy one (ThisMeansWar)
* FlashbackNightmare: Javert has some about his suicide.
* ModestyTowel: James [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-75-Icy-Cold-109871640 here]].
!Standalone Gags
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Sarah.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Lampshading {{Fanservice}}, Erik hurting Jareth (not physically this time), Girls being scary, [[TangledFamilyTree The Magic Family Tree]].\\
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-86-Lollypop-118159750 86 - Lollypop]]'''
* AprilFoolsDay: April 1th special.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-87-Cheryl-118948801 87 - Cheryl]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Cheryl.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-88-Relativity-119779422 88 - Relativity]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Schmendrick, Lír.
* ChangelingTale: According to the characters Jareth "babysat" Lír once.
* TangledFamilyTree: Jareth's got its first lampshade.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 89-113\\
The Repo! cast, Killed for Canon meeting and gags]]
!Enter the Repo! cast arc
(also known as ''Erik gets a new girlfriend'')\\
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-89-Archetypes-120531687 89 - Archetypes]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-90-Nuff-Said-121319969 90 - Nuff Said]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-91-Crush-122053352 91 - Crush]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-92-Just-Say-No-122803255 92 - Just Say No]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-93-Mechanical-Issues-123534967 93 Mechanical Issues]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-94-Help-Button-124315350 94 - Help Button]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-95-Wait-What-125125215 95 - Wait, What?]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-96-Blind-125876784 96 - Blind]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-97-Duet-126704110 97 - Duet]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-98-Duel-127534244 98 - Duel]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-99-Denouement-128354062 99 - Denouement]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-100-Heal-129210040 100 - Heal]]; [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-107-Topple-162263106 107 - Topple]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-108-Cavalry-163020749 108 - Cavalry]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-109-Cliffhanger-163766099 109 - Cliffhanger]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-110-Revealing-164577617 110 - Revealing]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-111-Meanwhile-165486520 111 - Meanwhile...]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-112-Beneficiary-166305258 112 - Beneficiary]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Nathan, Shilo, Grave-robber, Mag.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Javert being unsympathetic, UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications, ActorAllusion, [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], Erik's rections to women, AxCrazy killers [[CommonalityConnection getting along]], People fainting and Javert carrying them.\\
'''Summary:''' Nathan and Shilo move in, get some visitors from their original story. Also Erik falls in love and in great trouble.
* BaitAndSwitch: [[spoiler:Where did that blood came from? Did he kill someone?]]
* BlindAndTheBeast: Subverted. [[spoiler: Erik]] starts dating Blind Mag after they get stuck in the elevator for a bit. She's touched his face and knows what's there, but points out that her story has worse in it.
* CommonalityConnection: Todd and Nathan. AxCrazy? Check. KnifeNut? Check. Medical Background? Check. Family issues? Check. PERFECT!
* DrugsAreBad: #92 Just Say No!
* DuetBonding: Erik and Mag through singing [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-97-Duet-126704110 here]].
* EasilyOverheardConversation: Erik the girl's about Mag. Christine Erik's and Jareth's about Mag again.
* EmbarrassingOldPhoto: Todd and Nathan have baby pictures of their daughters.
* FillerStrip: ''#111 Meanwhile...'' Azi [[LeaningOnTheFourthWall leans on the fourth wall]].
* FriendsWithBenefits: [[spoiler: Erik and Mag]] end up with such an agreement. A subversion because he doesn't even know the expression. Cue: FacePalm in 3... 2... 1... [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-112-Beneficiary-166305258 *SMACK*]]
* LockedInARoom: Erik and Mag stuck in the elevator.
* TheMissusAndTheEx: Erik's [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-98-Duel-127534244 here]] [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-99-Denouement-128354062 here]]. Went slightly melancholic.
* MoodWhiplash: The reveal about Erik's bloody clothes and fainting [[spoiler:({{Nosebleed}})]].
* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: Seemed to be subverted when James even lampshaded the OOC -ness of Jareth [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-100-Heal-129210040 here]] but nothing seemed to change. [[spoiler:See the ''[[{{Fridge/Roommates}} Fridge Logic]]'' entry for details as it's a DoubleSubversion with ChekhovsGun qualities.]]
** Also generally if Jareth loses his cool, carefree and generally silly attitude or drops an [[PrecisionFStrike F-bomb]], or Crowley or Azira or even the Erlkönig look concerned, those are pretty sure signs that [[OhCrap shit is getting real]].
* TemptingFate: Two times. Shilo we can understand, but Erik should known better.
--> [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-89-Archetypes-120531687 Page 89 - Archetypes]] - '''Shilo''': "Still, it's not like we're going to find any psycho killers or wicked manipulators in [[UnsafeHaven this place]]..." Next panel [[MurderIsTheBestSolution Erik]] and [[ManipulativeBastard Jareth]]
--> [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-96-Blind-125876784 Page 96 - Blind]] - '''Erik''': (Talking about [[spoiler: his relationship with Mag]]) "I doubt Christine will even notice." Guess who stands just around the corner.
!Killed for Canon meeting arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-101-Peer-Pressure-154465692 101 - Peer Pressure]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-102-Boy-Player-156480419 102 - Boy Player]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-103-Moderator-157347285 103 - Moderator]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-104-Life-Support-158087475 104 - Life Support]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-105-Congratulation-159654767 105 - Congratulation]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Angel, Captain America, Death, Boromir, Spike, Dustfinger, Snape, Mr. Teatime, Mercutio, Hoban "Wash" Washburne.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Javert being unsympathetic, [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], Erik's rections to "women", Being dead in canon.\\
'''Summary:''' Jareth shows his manipulative side by using peer pressure to make Erik visit the support group meeting. Which might or might not do any good.
* BreatherEpisode: It is (even if the humor is a bit {{black|Comedy}}). Easing up the drama about Erik's new relationship in the ''Enter the Repo! cast arc''.
* HopeSpot: A small and silly one for Erik after he survived the support group meeting and before he got home... unfortunately Jareth isn't good at being nice even when he wants to.
* TropaholicsAnonymous: Well, The "Killed for Canon" meeting.
* WaxingLyrical: All text on [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-104-Life-Support-158087475 this]] is a lyric from Theatre/{{RENT}}.
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' James; Jareth, Erik, Misto.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-106-Third-Tier-161332286 106 - Third Tier]]'''\\
'''New Character:''' Sherlock Holmes.
* SupernaturalAngst: James contemplates the TheoryOfNarrativeCausality and his own luck, to conclude that he doesn't have a chance.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-113-Too-Easy-167188993 113 - Too Easy]]'''
* EveryoneHasStandards: Even tricksters, this [[VisualPun joke setup]] is way too easy.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Pages 114-129\\
The Second Vacation, gags and Morgan's visit]]
!Second Vacation arc (2010 Summer arc)
'''Pages''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-114-Prelude-167999926 114 - Prelude]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-115-Uh-Oh-168826699 115 - Uh-Oh]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-116-Party-Hats-169674358 116 - Party Hats]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-117-Butterfly-170277766 117 - Butterfly]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-118-Landlocked-171077771 118 - Landlocked]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-119-Battle-Plan-171886849 119 - Battle Plan]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-120-Drift-172776973 120 - Drift]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-121-Eagle-Eye-173709868 121 - Eagle Eye]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-122-Call-Center-174618567 122 - Call Center]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-123-Godot-175574300 123 - Godot]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-124-Homeward-176506288 124 - Homeward]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-125-ForeSHADOW-177399111 125 - ForeSHADOW]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert, Legolas, Elizabeth, Christine, Sarah, Sherlock Holmes, Mrs.Lovett, Todd, Crowley, Aziraphale.\\
'''New Characters:''' Dr. Watson, The CelestialBureaucracy, [[spoiler:Erlkönig, Jadis]].\\
'''Running Gags:''' Jareth causing mischief, Javert's stress level, James awkwardly meeting his ex, Uninvited poofing, [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], InstantCosplaySurprise, Being dead in canon.\\
'''Summary:''' Jareth organizes the second vacation against everybody's wishes... and he learned from the last and commits very new mistakes (This arc sets up the [[spoiler:Dark!Jareth arc]] by foreshadowing Jareth's family and the whole thing possibly backfiring).
* BacktoBackBadasses: The imagery is invoked [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d2vyojr here]], though Crowley and Az are dealing with a flood of information rather than physical opponents.
* BeachEpisode: Mixed with RoadTripPlot.
* HolographicTerminal: HeavenAndHell have this type of [[SchizoTech tech]], Crowley's terminal even seems to operate by AugmentedReality.
* KudzuPlot
* {{Nice Job Breaking It|Hero}}, HeroWithAnFInGood: Jareth organized a dream vacation for his friends [[spoiler:and with this he unwittingly created the BigBad of the ''Dark!Jareth arc'']].
* RoadTripPlot: This arc plays this trope pretty straight it's a tubing trip down the river [[spoiler: [[VanishingVillage that was established not to be there before or after]] and [[AlienGeometries flows down at the edge of the map]]]].
* VanishingVillage: Vanishing River. It was established that the biggest body of water around the building is a duck pond... then [[SpaceMaster Jareth]] organized the tubing trip.
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Jareth causing mischief, Drunk Antics.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-126-Rule-34-179088886 126 - Rule 34]]'''
* EmbarrassingOldPhoto: Jareth has embarrassing photos of everybody (and even of events that never(?) happened).
* RulesOfTheInternet: Jareth misuses RuleThirtyFour. It's clearly RuleSixtyThree! Or is it? Oh! And he has [[Memes/OtherInternet pics]]!
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-127-Humidity-180018442 127 - Humidity]]'''
!Morgan's visit mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-128-Switch-Hit-180702569 128 - Switch Hit]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-129-Mashup-181507675 129 - Mashup]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Morgan.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Girls being scary, Javert's stress level, [[TangledFamilyTree The Magic Family Tree]].\\
'''Summary:''' Morgan comes to visit her son, the TangledFamilyTree gets some more lampshades. We also see what can happen to {{Composite Character}}s over time.
* RealityWarpingIsNotAToy: Poor Morgan too many writers, authors and other assorted storytellers messed with her, the result [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-128-Switch-Hit-180702569 isn't]] [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-129-Mashup-181507675 pretty]].
* RebusBubble: 1+1 = ><> (The magic family tree confused poor Erik a lot).
* VisitByDivorcedDad: Visit by MissingMom.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 130-140\\
Kid!Jareth, a gag and the Erlkönig]]
!Kid!Jareth arc (2010 Halloween arc)
Also known as ''Small {{Time Travel}}ler arc''\\
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-130-Falling-182290121 130 - Falling]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-131-Flying-183095398 131 - Flying]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-132-Faerie-Tale-184751085 132 - Faerie Tale]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-133-Forsaken-184751515 133 - Forsaken]]\\
'''Characters:''' Jareth (Kid!Jareth), Sarah.\\
'''New Characters:''' Jadis, Jareth's sister [[spoiler:or the Erlking's daughter, Erlkönig]].\\
'''Running Gags:''' [[TangledFamilyTree The Magic Family Tree]].\\
'''Summary:''' Sarah meets a very lonely magical child (from the past), is kind to him and he gives her his word. (We get a setup for ''{{Film/Labyrinth}}''.)
* AlliterativeTitle: More like Alliterative Subtitles actually. Falling, Flying, Faery Tale, Forsaken.
* CallForward: A lot of it. Like his Promise (see in Kid!Jareth's tropes) or the WaxingLyrical example later.
* HalloweenEpisode: The 2010 one.
* MonsterSobStory: [[spoiler:Jareths]].
* TalkingTheMonsterToDeath: In this [[{{TearJerker/Roommates}} heartbreaking]] arc revealed that [[spoiler: Jareth's father got banished by his mother]] with the [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-133-Forsaken-184751515 very SAME monologue]] that later defeated him in ''{{Film/Labyrinth}}''.
* WaxingLyrical: [[spoiler:Kid!Jareth]] [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-133-Forsaken-184751515 here]]. "Daddy?! Daddy, get me out of here!" "Sister, sister, please!" a bit later "It's only forever... It's not long at all..." (Music/DavidBowie - [[Film/{{Labyrinth}} Underground]]). It's also a CallForward.
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' Erik, Jareth, James, Javert.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Erik's glitterphobia.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-134-Shiny-185443664 134 - Shiny]]'''
* {{Anti|Hero}}-{{Heroic BSOD}}: Erik after seeing [[spoiler: Film/{{Labyrinth}}]] in HD.
* SecurityCling: Erik after he got out of his glitter caused ''HeroicBSOD''.
!Erlkönig arc (2010 Christmas arc)
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-135-Loom-186267934 135 - Loom]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-136-Lurk-187161819 136 - Lurk]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-137-Lee-187931569 137 - Lee]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-138-Loss-188692595 138 - Loss]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-139-Lethe-189459118 139 - Lethe]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-140-Legacy-190233734 140 - Legacy]]\\
'''Characters:''' Jareth, Sarah, Javert, James, Erik, Christine, Schmendrick.\\
'''New Characters:''' Toby, the Erlking's daughter, Erlkönig.\\
'''Running Gags:''' [[TangledFamilyTree The Magic Family Tree]].\\
'''Summary:''' Some classical FairFolk stop by and almost steal Toby (again) also try to deliver some [[VaguenessIsComing warning]].
* AlliterativeTitle: More like Alliterative Subtitles actually. Loom, Lurk, Lee, Loss, Lethe, Legacy.
* ChangelingTale: The ''Erlkönig arc''. Subverted. But poor [[spoiler: [[Film/{{Labyrinth}} Toby]]]] is a fae magnet. And this is probably the LEAST endearing way you can reintroduce yourself to your son's story. Way to go [[Literature/{{TheErlKing}} Erlkönig]]!
* CurbStompBattle: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-138-Loss-188692595 Jareth vs. Erlkönig]]
* DealWithTheDevil: [[spoiler:The Erlkönig offered power to Jareth, just the {{Wingdinglish}} made it a bit hard to spot, but was turned down.]]
* HopeSpot: Jareth&Javert's VillainousRescue attempt, seemed like they saved the child just before [[spoiler:the Erlkönig [[CurbStompBattle kicks their asses]]]].
* KudzuPlot: [[spoler:''They'' save the kid... but how and why it happened remained a mystery.]]
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler: Jareth casts it on Toby and Javert to protect them.]] Fails on [[spoiler: Javert]], but at least manages to spare the kid some BadDreams. With this act he effectively declared [[spoiler: his father]] in-universe NightmareFuel:
-->'''Jareth''': [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-139-Lethe-189459118 You would prefer to let him have nightmares and jump at shadows for the rest of his life?]]
* NotWhatItLooksLike: Between [[spoiler: Jareth and Sarah]]. She made a RelativeError about his sister.
* PassiveAggressiveKombat: The Erlkönig does this, even if the runes make it hard to decypher.
* PrecisionFStrike: It devolves into SymbolSwearing but it's pretty sure that Jareth goes at least "[[OhCrap Oh Shit...]]" [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-135-Loom-186267934 here]].[[note]]Appropriate reaction on learning that the little brother of his LoveInterest will probably run into one of his [[ChangelingTale child stealing]] relatives.[[/note]]
* VillainousRescue: Jareth tries [[spoiler: and [[SubvertedTrope fails]]]] this when [[spoiler:Toby runs into the Erlkonig. But he still leaves so this is a DoubleSubversion]].
* VisitByDivorcedDad: This story can be seen as this. He drops by regularly since though (for his son's great dismay).
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 141-154\\
Limbo fever, the M Word, gags and British Boyfriends]]
!Limbo Fever arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-141-Rome-191096289 141 - Rome]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-142-Conversations-192017656 142 - Conversations]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-143-Neater-192922601 143 - Neater]]\\
'''Characters:''' Jareth, Sarah.\\
'''New Characters:''' Mr. Saito, Cobb and his children.\\
'''Running Gags:''' ActorAllusion, [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]].\\
'''Summary:''' Sarah has sleeping problem because of ''{{Film/Inception}}''... Jareth solves it. ''It'' becomes their landlord.
* AllJustADream: As an {{Film/Inception}} crossover not that much of a surprise. Also has some interesting consequences.
* DreamLand: [[Film/{{Inception}} Limbo]].
* {{Nice Job Breaking It|Hero}}, HeroWithAnFInGood: Jareth fixed Sarah's sleeping problem and it became their landlord (ItMakesSenseInContext).
!M word arc - Part 1
This arc connects and frames the ''Dark!Jareth arc''.\\
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-144-Letter-193836884 144 - Letter]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-145-The-M-Word-194726509 145 - The M Word]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-146-Failure-195639783 146 - Failure]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-147-Irrefutable-196536386 147 - Irrefutable]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-148-OC-197439724 148 - OC]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-149-Favor-198285146 149 - Favor]]\\
'''Characters:''' Jareth, Erik, James, Javert.\\
'''New Characters:''' Hedwig.\\
'''Running Gags:''' [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], Being dead in canon, People fainting and Javert carrying them.\\
'''Summary:''' The cast got letters, James from his mother and she wants to come to visit.
* {{Anti|Hero}}-{{Heroic BSOD}}: Later James when he learns that his [[spoiler:mother]] is coming to visit.
* ComicalOverreacting: Their shock and pity, when they found out that James' mother is an OriginalCharacter.
* GetAHoldOfYourselfMan: Used by Javert on HeroicBSOD James [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-145-The-M-Word-194726509 here]].
* TimeyWimeyBall: Lampshaded [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-149-Favor-198285146 here]]. [[TrustMeImAnX Trust Jareth]] (however hard it is), he is a TimeMaster, you don't want to risk this.
* TWordEuphemism: Roommates 145 - The M Word[[note]](Mother)[[/note]]
!Standalone pages
'''Characters:''' Jareth, Erik.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Lampshading {{Fanservice}}, Uninvited poofing, [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]].\\
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-150-Story-199197924 150 - Story]]'''
* {{Fanservice}}: Well, ShirtlessScene with bondagey imagery. The fangirls {{squee}}.
* SupernaturalAngst: The whole page is actually Jareht [[ContemplateOurNavels contemplating the futility]] of fighting his [[TheoryOfNarrativeCausality story]].
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-151-Renovations-200059873 151 - Renovations]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Ariadne.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-152-Wizard-200908213 152 - Wizard]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Dresden, Bob.
!British Boyfriends are Better mini-arc
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-153-Vegas-201786871 153 - Vegas]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-154-BBaB-202655081 154 - BBaB]]\\
'''Characters:''' Erik, James, Javert, Legolas.\\
'''New Characters:''' Satine, Christian, The Green Fairy.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Drunk Antics, Javert's stress level, James being CovertPervert.\\
'''Summary:''' New tenants, way too much absinthe and Javert is not amused.
* ForeignCultureFetish: [[spoiler: Satine, Eponine and (if they can make her) Sarah]] have "anglophile meetings" where they discuss that "[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-154-BBaB-202655081 British Boyfriends Are Better]]".
* WhatDidIDoLastNight: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-153-Vegas-201786871 This page]] has James in a drag waked by the Green Fairy wondering what he did and if he is in UsefulNotes/LasVegas. As for why... the British Boyfriends Are Better club got him.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages: 155-185\\
Dark!Jareth and M word conclusion]]
!Dark!Jareth arc (2011 Summer arc)
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-155-Inopportunte-203554957 155 - Inopportunte]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-156-Breaking-204471943 156 - Breaking]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-157-Doppelganger-205371175 157 - Doppelganger]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-158-Trinity-206321848 158 - Trinity]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-159-Overture-207399670 159 - Overture]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-160-Caught-208177435 160 - Caught]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-161-Yes-Mother-209067096 161 - Yes Mother]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-162-Stuck-209981489 162 - Stuck]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-163-Yoink-210945351 163 - Yoink]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-164-S-R-P-211374362 164 - S.R.P.]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-165-Rise-211945667 165 - Rise]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-166-Fall-212382327 166 - Fall]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-167-Inexplicable-212959019 167 - Inexplicable]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-168-The-F-Word-213985901 168 - The F Word]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-167b-SLASH-INTERLUDE-214559626 167b SLASH INTERLUDE]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-169-Face-to-Face-215220751 169 - Face to Face]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-170-Listen-215894657 170 - Listen]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-171-Magic-Words-216609356 171 - Magic Words]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-172-Villainy-217830784 172 - Villainy]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-173-Catching-Up-241858646 173 - Catching Up]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-174-Generous-244522785 174 - Generous]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-175-Sundered-245786867 175 - Sundered]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-176-Demands-250092245 176 - Demands]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-177-No-251632660 177 - No]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-178-Strive-252950420 178 - Strive]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-179-SMACK-253618580 179 - SMACK]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-180-Status-Quo-254362098 180 - Status Quo]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-181-Tomorrow-254371528 181 - Tomorrow]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-182-Vows-255678159 182 - Vows]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-183-Parent-Trap-256823412 183 - Parent Trap]]\\
'''Characters:''' Jareth (Dark!Jareth), Erik, James, Javert, Sarah, Christine, Aziraphale, Crowley, Erlkönig.\\
'''New Characters:''' Mrs. Norrington, Socks.\\
'''Running Gags:''' National Animosities, Girls being sane/scary.\\
'''Summary:''' Jareth's mirror breaks, his dark side takes over and tries to rerail the stories of the cast. Also James mother finally arrives... and gets along with [[spoiler:Jareth's dad]] way to much.
* AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther: Jareth and Sarah sitting on the edge of the rooftop and Jareth [[{{Geas}} promising in double lined letters]] that he will never let the fall hurt her. [[spoiler:His dark side pushed her down from that very spot some pages before this.]] The guy is good at being sweet ''and'' creepy.
* CallBack: [[spoiler: Dark!]]Jareth to his own idealistic speech on page 100 [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-166-Fall-212382327 here]]. [[spoiler:And how he was wrong.]]
* CharacterRerailment: [[InvokedTrope Invoked.]] [[spoiler:Jareth reverted back to his original [[TheFairFolk Goblin King]] characterization]] and was hellbent on undoing all the CharacterDevelopment the others had gone through as well.
* CueTheSun: At the end of the arc James used the rising sun to deliver his RousingSpeech about {{Hope|SpringsEternal}}, the importance of [[EasilyForgiven Forgiveness]] and [[HeelFaceTurn Redemption]] always being a possibility (and this from the guy whose story was RedemptionEqualsDeath) to Jareth.
* DiscriminateAndSwitch: After she and Sarah find [[HoYay Valjean resting an unconscious Javert's head in his lap]], Norrington's mother comments that the two of them seemed "so... you know... the f-word..." She means "[[CheeseEatingSurrenderMonkey French]]," of course.
* EasilyForgiven: Played with at the end of the arc two people forgave easily, two didn't ([[spoiler:Javert]] still holds the grudge in ''Such Stuff...'' a year later).
* ElephantInTheLivingRoom: In the ''Dark!Jareth arc'' the fairly obvious fact of [[spoiler:Jareth]] acting weirdly and his eyes suddenly turning {{monochromatic|Eyes}} ''did'' get questioned by the other cast members but he ignored the topic so efficiently that even the readers forgot it was.
* FakingAmnesia: Averted but referenced [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-180-Status-Quo-254362098 here]].
-->'''Sarah''' (to Jareth fresh out of his dark mode): Not going to try and claim amnesia by possession?
-->'''Jareth''': ...No.
* FakingTheDead: Jareth tries to do this [[DeathIsDramatic dramatically]] [[spoiler:It doesn't fool Sarah. [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-177-No-251632660 "Spoilsport!"]]]]
* ForceFeeding: [[spoiler: Dark!Jareth's CharacterRerailment]] spell comes in the form of a fruit that [[GenreSavvy nobody would eat willingly]]. Oh well. This doesn't stop him.
* GetAHoldOfYourselfMan: Sarah smacks [[spoiler: Jareth out of his Dark! mode]] [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-179-SMACK-253618580 here]].
* IAlwaysWantedToSayThat: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-158-Trinity-206321848 Here.]]
-->'''[[Film/{{Labyrinth}} Jareth]]''': How I've longed to say this... [[spoiler: [[ArcWords You have no POWER over me.]]]]
* IKissYourHand: Mr. King Mrs. Norrington's [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-183-Parent-Trap-256823412 here]]. What can we say, they're both old-fashioned sort of.
* IKnowYoureInThereSomewhereFight: Used (and referenced!) in [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-167-Inexplicable-212959019 this]] strip, while [[spoiler:Valjean]] tries to reason with [[spoiler:a [[BrainwashedAndCrazy brainwashed]] and [[CharacterDevelopment de-character developed]] Javert]].
* IWarnedYou: The Erlkönig appeared to note that "I tried." at the beginning. He really tried to warn [[spoiler:Jareth]] in ''the Erlkönig arc'' but the kid refused to listen (and it went over everybody else's head because of the [[{{wingdinglish}} runes]] and his usual {{cryptic|Conversation}}ness).
* KickTheMoralityPet: [[spoiler: Dark!Jareth]] goes after Jamie and [[MoralityChain Sarah]]. Not that it's a good idea. See VillainousBreakdown.
* LetsFightLikeGentlemen: Dark!Jareth to James [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-166-Fall-212382327 here]]. James is too savvy or insecure to think of himself as WorthyOpponent though so it's a subversion.
* LoveConfession: Jareth[[spoiler: 's two sides]] [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-171-Magic-Words-216609356 here]].
* MoodWhiplash: This notoriously dark arc ends with the ParentWithNewParamour trope.
* NarniaTime: The time in the Building is just [[MindScrew weird]] in this arc. [[DownplayedTrope At least]] there was a "[[YearInsideHourOutside Hour Inside, Half an Hour Outside]]" joke when Sarah met Mrs. Norrington and it was nighttime at the rooftop when it clearly wasn't even afternoon on the lower levels or outside. And time got back to normal with the next morning.
* ParentTrapPlot: Averted. You would think that a page with the subtitle "[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-183-Parent-Trap-256823412 Parent Trap]]" would be this... no it's not, it's the ParentWithNewParamour example later.
* ParentWithNewParamour: What can be more awkward than seeing your parent flirt/go out? If (s)he flirts/goes out with your friends parent! [[spoiler: As James and Jareth can attest. This is the page the arc ends on.]]
* RooftopConfrontation: Planned by Dark!Jareth... it didn't go too well.
* TemptingFate:
--> [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-162-Stuck-209981489 Page 162 - Stuck]] - '''James''': "[[LetsSplitUpGang I'll be right back.]]"
* ThenLetMeBeEvil: After [[spoiler: Dark!Jareth]]'s last attempt to make the heroine see his side of the story fails. To be fair talking in BlueAndOrangeMorality [[PoorCommunicationKills didn't help his cause]][[note]](like suggesting that Sarah's wish to be the [[TheHero heroine]] makes it her fault that a villain is needed)[[/note]]. See also: LoveConfession
* ThisIsWrongOnSoManyLevels: Sarah's version: "[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-179-SMACK-253618580 There's more wrong with that than I can even start to explain...]]". (She also has SympathyForTheDevil, so Jareth is EasilyForgiven... by her)
* TWordEuphemism: Roommates 168 - The F Word[[note]](French)[[/note]]
* VillainousBreakdown: [[spoiler: Dark!Jareth]] suffers one when he begins to realize that he might have got what "he" (read: [[TheoryOfNarrativeCausality the story]]) [[TheFatalist wanted]] but that wasn't what he [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone needed]]. Namely [[TheBadGuyWins destroy the heroes]] ([[SubvertedTrope or so it seemed]]), but those heroes happened to be his MuggleBestFriend and his LoveInterest.
* VillainOverForDinner: James's initial reaction to his mother seeing [[spoiler: der Erlkönig (after he realized who he is)]]. Later {{Subverted|Trope}} because the CoolOldLady is hard to fool... she willingly [[InterspeciesRomance romances]] (and [[TheGadfly trolls]]) [[TheFairFolk "Cthulhu"]].
* WhamEpisode: [[spoiler: It gave some pretty potent ParanoiaFuel and personal {{drama}} to the until that point mostly harmless [[TheTrickster trickster]]. Also cemented that YouCantFightFate or the TheoryOfNarrativeCausality.]]
* YoureInsane: Used by Javert against [[spoiler: [[SuperpoweredEvilSide Dark!Jareth]] and his MotiveRant on why he's been [[InvokedTrope forcing]] CharacterRerailment on the others]]:
-->'''Javert''':[[spoiler: "Generous?! ''We are tragedies'', you ass! There is nothing generous in making us repeat the same mistakes that cost us everything the first time!"]]
!M word arc - Part 2
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-184-Challenge-257405587 184 - Challenge]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-185-Accepted-258032365 185 - Accepted]]\\
'''Characters:''' James, Mrs. Norrington.\\
'''Running Gags:''' National Animosities, Girls being sane/scary, Being dead in canon.\\
'''Summary:''' James comes finally clean and has a talk with his mother. Turns out most of it wasn't needed.
* PunBasedTitle: Meme based but you get the idea: (pages 184-185) Challenge-Accepted.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 186-207\\
Zombies]]
!Zombies arc (2011 Halloween arc)
'''Pages:''' [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-186-Options-259157791 186 - Options]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-187-Reflexes-259633618 187 - Reflexes]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-188-Checked-260306606 188 - Checked]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-189-Phone-Box-260791227 189 - Phone Box]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-190-Arrivals-261500166 Roommates 190 - Arrivals]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-191-Passing-Thru-261986721 191 - Passing Thru]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-192-AoE-262679904 192 - AoE]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-193-Sacrifice-263208294 193 - Sacrifice]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-194-Americana-263879732 194 - Americana]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-195-Depth-265044151 195 - Depth]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-196-Power-Play-265228145 196 - Power Play]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-197-Threat-265375627 197 - Threat]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-198-Time-Out-265375997 198 - Time Out]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-199-Hero-265539852 199 - Hero]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-200-Participation-265540251 200 - Participation]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-201-Doom-265724488 201 - Doom]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-202-CHAINSAW-265728102 202 - CHAINSAW]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-203-Later-265917334 203 - Later]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-204-Sonic-265918018 204 - Sonic]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-205-Force-266124739 205 - Force]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-206-Return-266360157 206 - Return]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-207-Immutable-266360821 207 - Immutable]]\\
'''Characters:''' James, Jareth, Javert, Erik, Valjean, Aziraphale, Crowley, Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Dresden, Bob, Todd, Nathan, Mr. Saito, Cobb and his children, Satine, Christian, Sarah, Christine, Legolas.\\
'''New Characters:''' Dr. House, The Tenth Doctor, Ash, Tallahasse, Zombies.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Javert being unsympathetic, UsefulNotes/MediaClassifications, National Animosities, Uninvited poofing, [[StopHelpingMe Jareth tries to help]], AxCrazy killers [[CommonalityConnection getting along]], Being dead in canon.\\
'''Summary:''' The residents and new additions team up to avert a zombie apocalypse... not that it's easy.
* BacktoBackBadasses: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-196-Power-Play-265228145 Zombies!]]
* CasualDangerDialog: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-188-Checked-260306606 James and House]] in the middle of a zombie apocalypse.
* CreepyPhysical: As James can tell you "The Still Dead Check"[[note]](Normally it involves checking the patient's pulse and asking "Are you still dead in canon?")[[/note]] can turn into a quite an embarrassing experience if you get [[DrJerk House]]. Not that the other option (the [[NotThatKindOfDoctor Tenth Doctor]]) sounded much better.
* CurbStompBattle: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-206-Return-266360157 Cast vs. Zombies]] [[spoiler: After they stopped fighting each other at least.]]
* DontTryThisAtHome: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-192-AoE-262679904 Here]] in the artist comment about gun safety or the lack of thereof. Also [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-203-Later-265917334 here]] about some fighting moves involving a chainsaw.
* EuropeansAreKinky: At least Tallahassee thinks so. [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-195-Depth-265044151 Here]].
* EverythingsDeaderWithZombies: This arc, which to date seems like was just thrown in (more probably it's there to [[KudzuPlot add more plot threads]]).
* HalloweenEpisode: The 2011 one.
* HeroicSacrifice: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-193-Sacrifice-263208294 James]]. [[spoiler: Good thing he is already (canonically) dead.]]
* ImStandingRightHere: Well sitting, but you get the idea. [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-200-Participation-265540251 James here]].
* KudzuPlot: The invasion was stopped but nothing else was resolved.
* MexicanStandoff: "[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-198-Time-Out-265375997 So, why are we all lined up?]]"
* MundaneUtility: The stupidest use of a Sonic Screwdriver ever.
* OffscreenMomentOfAwesome: "The Doctors' (and Norrington's) Wacky Adventures through BBC" (Seems like the TARDIS for [[ActorAllusion some reason]] brought them to all the shows Creator/HughLaurie was in.)
** Also the cast's big fight with the zombies.
* OrphanedPunchline: First panel of [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-187-Reflexes-259633618 this]] page.
--> '''Legolas''': And I said being blond has nothing to do with it!
* PlotArmor: [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-205-Force-266124739 James has it!]]
* PrecisionFStrike: Crowley's way to tell people that they should hurry ("Get the F- in!") [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-189-Phone-Box-260791227 here]].
* PunBasedTitle: (pages 187-188) Reflexes-Checked.
* SnicketWarningLabel: The [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-206-Return-266360157 penultimate strip]] of it notes that those who want it to have an unequivocally happy ending should "cue credits here." The [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-207-Immutable-266360821 ending]] is a [[MoodWhiplash rapid switch]] from humorous to [[{{TearJerker/Roommates}} heartbreaking]]. (Warning for Film/{{Zombieland}} spoilers!)
* SpeedEchoes: Legolas can climb trees [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-187-Reflexes-259633618 FAST]]!
* WeAreStrugglingTogether: The team-up with the zombie hunters is everything but smooth.
* ZombieApocalypse: Looks like one...
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Pages 208-221\\
Gags and Magic cold]]
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' Erik, Javert, Jareth; Éponine, Mrs. Norrington.\\
'''Running Gags:''' National Animosities, Girls being sane/scary, Javert's stress level, ActorAllusion, Being dead in canon.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-208-La-Seine-267720772 208 - La Seine]]'''
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-209-Younger-268990761 209 - Younger]]'''
* ActorAllusion: Why Erik gets [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Old-23013883 younger]] and younger in-universe.
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-210-The-Candle-Talk-270223192 210 - The Candle Talk]]'''
* IfYouEverDoAnythingToHurtHer: Female-to-female example, delivered by [[MamaBear Mrs. Norrington]] to [[spoiler: Eponine]]. Ends with a really awesome warning:
--> '''Mrs. Norrington''': ...And if you break his heart, [[BurnTheWitch Joan of Arc will look like a child's birthday candle compared to what I do to you]]. Understand?
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-212-Lieutenants-272479369 212 - Lieutenants]]'''\\
'''New Characters:''' Groves, Gilette, Jack Sparrow.
* {{Pirate}}: James was a pirate for a short time. His past came to visit, see the random chibi Jack Sparrow in the last panel?
!Jareth's Cold arc
Pages [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-211-Bundled-271356167 211 - Bundled]]; [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-213-Sneeze-273593677 213 - Sneeze]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-214-Swap-274703092 214 - Swap]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-215-Snarl-275892053 215 - Snarl]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-216-Shoot-Me-277170133 216 - Shoot Me]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-217-Sit-278492881 217 - Sit]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-218-Self-Insert-279724525 218 - Self Insert]], [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-219-Short-Sighted-281088081 219 - Short Sighted]]
'''Characters:''' James, Jareth, Javert, Erik, Todd, Sarah, Legolas, Misto.\\
'''New Characters:''' [[AuthorAvatar AsheRhyder]].\\
'''Running Gags:''' Erik hurting Jareth, Javert being unsympathetic, Girls being sane/scary, Jareth causing mischief, Legolas being freaked out by Todd, Erik's glitterphobia.\\
'''Summary:''' Jareth goes to visit his mother and comes back with a magical cold.
* AttractiveBentGender: As Sarah called Jareth out about it:
-->'''Sarah''': [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-217-Sit-278492881 Right. Do you want to try explaining why they're all built like super-models, on top of being girls?...]]
* CatchYourDeathOfCold: Jareth tried very hard to avert this trope (even if from his reaction he was never sick in his life) when he went to visit his mother for the Holidays. Warm clothing and everything. Unfortunately his mother is AnIcePerson and an EvilMatriarch so he ended up with a [[MalfunctionMalady magical cold]] that also had PowerIncontinence as a symptom.
* CutHisHeartOutWithASpoon: According to her son Jadis threatens him with "I'll bury you in snow until May" if he doesn't visit her for Christmas, being AnIcePerson she is probably [[NotHyperbole literal]].
* IfIDoNotReturn: Jareth [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-211-Bundled-271356167 in #211]], when he goes to visit his mother.
* InconvenientSummons: Ashe('s AuthorAvatar) got summoned while eating a ([[WordOfGod Word of Ashe]]: Turkey and Swiss) sandwich. [[AmbiguousGender (S)he]] and the whole fandom will insist that this little adventure happened too.
* NotWhatItLooksLike: [[spoiler: Jareth and Sarah]] again. [[spoiler:James]] [[GenderBender got turned into a woman]] [[PowerIncontinence accidentally]]... and a [[AttractiveBentGender disturbingly pretty one]] to boot.
* PowerIncontinence: So when Jareth has a [[CatchYourDeathOfCold cold]] [[UnpredictableResults interesting things]] can happen. Like:
** [[spoiler: FreakyFridayFlip]]
** [[spoiler: LittleBitBeastly]]
** [[spoiler: GenderBender]]
** [[spoiler: AuthorAvatar]] - [[AscendedFanon Because the readers demanded it]] and with this the last bricks of the FourthWall are also [[NoFourthWall gone]]. [[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-218-Self-Insert-279724525 Here]].
** [[spoiler: MistakenIdentity]] - Not a direct result of all the magic running wild but [[spoiler: Sweeney mistakes female!Legolas for his daughter. HilarityEnsues.]]
* SickEpisode: Yep. And who knew that Jareth makes a ridiculously cute IllBoy... and that [[CatchYourDeathOfCold colds]] can be this [[PowerIncontinence dangerous]].
!Standalone gags
'''Characters:''' Talahassee, Toby, Sarah, Christine, James; Mrs. Norrington, Erlkönig.\\
'''Running Gags:''' Girls being sane/scary, [[TangledFamilyTree The Magic Family Tree]].
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-220-Hunch-282332773 220 - Hunch]]'''
'''[[http://asherhyder.deviantart.com/art/Roommates-221-Advice-283589531 221 - Advice]]'''\\
'''New Character:''' The Queen of the Night.
* NotSoDifferent: The Erlkönig and the Queen of the Night. "Pot calling the kettle black" joke about the [[PassiveAggressiveKombat mutual]] [[EvilGloating gloating]] included.
* YourMom: And you would think [[ReallySevenHundredYearsOld ancient]] and powerful supernatural beings are classier than this, but no. The Erlkönig used the version about ''daughters'' against the Queen Of The Night as part of their PassiveAggressiveCombat, we can't even blame the guy, as the other basically accused him in flowery language of, well, [[MistakenForPedophile liking little boys]][[note]]Which is FridgeBrilliance, as this is one of the modern {{Alternate Character Interpretation}}s making this insult seem to go against all such criticism.[[/note]].
[[/folder]]
