History Webcomic / TheLessThanEpicAdventuresOfTJAndAmal

* BeatPanel: Done [[http://tjandamal.com/comic/?id=153 beautifully]] in the moment [[spoiler:before they take the U out of [[UnresolvedSexualTension UST]] and then some]].

* AllThereInTheManual: There's lots of information on the website about side characters who don't appear in the author's sketches and notes.
** So far the biggest source of information about, for one thing, TJ's past, has been the author's various Tumblr accounts.

* [[spoiler: GoodPeopleHaveGoodSex: Or at least loud, frequent sex that leaves them smiling like fools afterward.]]

* [[spoiler: TheImmodestOrgasm: Amal, apparently. Who knew?]]
** [[spoiler: TheModestOrgasm: TJ, to the point where Amal first assumed that something was wrong or that he wasn't all that into it. He's apparently "used to keeping quiet."]]

* [[spoiler:SexyDiscretionShot:]] Chapter 17. [[spoiler:Very much averted in the previous chapter.]]

* WhamEpisode: Chapter 33 is shaping up to be one of these.

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Despite their feelings for each other, TJ leaves Amal during his reconciliation with his family, although the two do see each other again. However, TJ is now free to start a new life in Providence and while Amal's parents are still grappling with Amal's homosexuality, they no longer disown him and his siblings are firmly on his side.]]

* {{Adorkable}}: Amal. So, ''so'' much. Also, TJ, when the mood is on him.
** They're both definitely equal parts adorkable, especially in conjunction. Some highlights would definitely be most of their comedic banter, the "amazing escalation", and the ultimate battle of ultimate destiny example. Not to mention the Back to the Future quote-off.

''The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal'' is a webcomic by E.K. Weaver that follows the form of a typical RoadTripPlot. It features the budding romance of the title characters in the nerdiest, most believable way possible, as well as some superb dialog, well-crafted characters, and great art that pays special attention to the little details of life. Can be read [[http://tjandamal.com/ here.]]

* BiTheWay: TJ, who doesn't label his sexuality indicating he is either bi or pansexual.

* StraightGay: Amal. TJ's case (according to WordOfGod) overlaps with BiTheWay.

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Despite their feelings for each other, TJ leaves Amal during his reconciliation with his family and the two never see each other again. However, TJ is now free to start a new life in Providence and while Amal's parents are still grappling with Amal's homosexuality, they no longer disown him and his siblings are firmly on his side.]]

* ChekhovsGun: As of Chapter 33, the Harry Potter CD collection from Chapter 18 has come back. (In fact, taking a second look at TJ's face the earlier scene reveals some foreshadowing.)

* DarkAndTroubledPast: Blink and you'll miss it because it's subtly done, but when you see E.K.'s notes, and the ''scars'' TJ's sporting... Not to mention [[http://tjandamal.com/bonesofyou2.png this]].

*** According to [[http://iicel.tumblr.com/post/34061572630/skimming-through-tj-and-amal-again-wait-a]] (spoilers), it gets worse.

May 16, 2008 - In the span of a single day, Amal calls off his arranged marriage, comes out as gay to his conservative parents, promptly gets disowned, goes on a bender... and wakes up the next morning to find TJ, a lanky, dreadlocked vagrant, frying eggs and singing Paul Simon in his kitchen.

The agreement is simple: Amal does the driving; TJ pays the way - but a 3500 mile journey leaves plenty of time for things to get complicated.

''The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal'' is a webcomic by E.K. Weaver that follows the form of a typical RoadTripPlot. It features the budding romance of the title characters in the most nerdy, believable way possible, as well as some superb dialog, well-crafted characters, and great art that pays special attention to the little details of life. Can be read [[http://tjandamal.com/ here.]]

* ChekhovsGun: As of Chapter 33, the Harry Potter CD collection from Chapter 18 has come back. (In fact taking a second look at TJ's face the earlier scene reveals some foreshadowing.)

* DarkAndTroubledPast: Blink and you'll miss it, because it's subtly done, but when you see E.K.'s notes, and the ''scars'' TJ's sporting... Not to mention [[http://tjandamal.com/bonesofyou2.png this]].

--> '''Amal:''' It sneaks up on you and hits like lightning-- BAM! And you know it! You just...know!\\
** Ironicaly, this is exactly the way of reaction that [[spoiler: both]] portray.

* GeekyTurnOn: Mostly Geeky Bonding at this point, but, well... see below.

* RealPlaceBackground: And ''how''. Weaver spends an incredible amount of time not only illustrating real scenes from locations along the journey the boys are making, but also [[ShownTheirWork carefully plans out their route to make it plausible in real life]].

* SilenceIsGolden: Two whole chapters of the comic are completely like this. It's a mark of the artist's skill set that you can tell exactly what's going on anyway in the content of the (non-existant) dialogue, including Chapter 17, which is one (long) page and arguably a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome.

* SilenceIsGolden: Two whole chapters of the comic are completely like this. It's a mark of the artist's skill set that you can tell exactly what's going on anyway in the content of the (non-existant) dialogue, including Chapter 17, which is one (long) page and arguably a CrowningMomentOfAwesome.

* SexForSolace: [[Amal, who starts to initiate sex with TJ to avoid having to think about his family.]]

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Despite their feelings for each other, TJ leaves Amal during his reconciliation with his family and the two never see each other again. However, TJ is now free to start a new life in Providence and while Amal's parents are still grappling with Amal's homosexuality, it wasn't the huge blow up Amal predicted and his siblings are firmly on his side.]]

*** According to [[http://iicel.tumblr.com/post/34061572630/skimming-through-tj-and-amal-again-wait-a this post]] (spoilers), it gets worse.

The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal is a webcomic by E.K. Weaver that follows the form of a typical RoadTripPlot. It features the budding romance of the title characters in the most nerdy, believable way possible, as well as some superb dialog, well-crafted characters, and great art that pays special attention to the little details of life. Can be read [[http://tjandamal.com/ here.]]

The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal is a webcomic by E.K. Weaver that follows the form of a typical RoadMovie. It features the budding romance of the title characters in the most nerdy, believable way possible, as well as some superb dialog, well-crafted characters, and great art that pays special attention to the little details of life. Can be read [[http://tjandamal.com/ here.]]

* DrinkingGame: Done in-story, with the Film/BackToTheFuture [[http://tjandamal.com/comic/?id=148 quote-a-long]]. [[invoked]]

--> And then [[http://tjandamal.com/comic/?id=253 THIS]] happened. TJ takes it surprisingly well, though.

Ironicaly, this is exactly the way of reaction that [[spoiler: both]] portray.

* Drives Like Crazy: Averted. TJ even mentions how super slow and careful Amal is driving most of the time.

** In a (obviously non-canon) image, he even hangs out with [[Manga/{{Yotsuba}} Yotsuba]]. They end up trashing the kitchen while making breakfast.

The Less Than Epic Adventures of TJ and Amal is a webcomic by E.K. Weaver that follows the form of a typical RoadMovie. It features the budding romance of the title characters in the most nerdy, believable way possible, as well as some superb dialog, well-crafted characters, and great art that pays special attention to the little details of life. Needless to say it NeedsMoreLove. Can be read [[http://tjandamal.com/ here.]]

May 16, 2008 - In the span of a single day, Amal calls off his arranged marriage, comes out to his conservative parents, promptly gets disowned, goes on a bender... and wakes up the next morning to find TJ, a lanky, dreadlocked vagrant, frying eggs and singing Paul Simon in his kitchen.