NEGATIVE ONE: Comic synopses: Weaver

Title Synopsis

0048 weaver #1: enemy First appearance of Weaver and the Mysterious Man. Weaver--who doesn't have a name as such--finds himself floundering in a pond with no memories. Disoriented, he makes his way to the edge of the water, decides to take a nap to clear his head, and awakes to find himself captured by a mysterious stranger who took his sword and locked him in a birdcage.

0054 weaver #2: civilized Weaver becomes irate in his cage and struggles for a way to show his captor that he is civilized. He objects to having nowhere to go to the bathroom, so he does his business in the food tray, trying to communicate with the mysterious man. Eventually the man tries to talk to him and he learns a few simple words for food, and then he gets a real treat: A television remote control.

0062 weaver #3: my favorite channel Weaver discovers the human world through the magic of television. He attempts to learn words and mostly finds himself lost in the programs but interested all the same. When he comes upon a show that features "adult" images, he decides the "filth" channel is his favorite.

0070 weaver #4: attention-getting words Through the power of closed-captioning, Weaver discovers he can read a little bit. He uses some of the words he's learned to demand the right to take a bath, and his jailer throws his cage in the bathroom. There, he cleans himself under the faucet and tries to fly up to the shower curtain rod to take a nap, but disturbingly he realizes he hasn't opened his wings in weeks and thus can no longer fly. He is understandably enraged at this.

0078 weaver #5: reaching for the sky Determined to regain his ability to fly, Weaver does stretching exercises in his cage as much as possible, and every time he's released into the bathroom to take his shower, he attempts flying. This time he finally succeeds for a short distance and hangs on the shower curtain rod. He's more determined than ever.

0086 weaver #6: nothing to laugh about Weaver decides to use his newfound "filth" words to leave disgusting written messages for his jailer. He makes a sarcastic comment, and while the captor does not appreciate it, he is impressed with Weaver's speech and decides to try to teach him language on purpose.

0094 weaver #7: overheard Weaver meets a new human for the first time--the Mysterious Man's nephew, who is surprised by Weaver's intelligence and challenges his uncle on why he would keep him in a cage. Weaver overhears a conversation between the two of them that reveals that he is a prisoner because the Mysterious Man thinks he would attack him if he was free and had access to his sword. The conversation reveals where his sword is hidden. Weaver is pleased by his new knowledge--and happy that the nephew apparently believes he should be free.

0102 weaver #8: what's right The Mysterious Man's nephew tells Weaver he thinks it's wrong of his uncle to keep Weaver in a cage, but he is unwilling to let Weaver out on the grounds that he's not in charge of the situation. Weaver expresses his frustration at being considered anyone's pet or property.

0110 weaver #9: escape After the Mysterious Man's nephew leaves without freeing him, Weaver despairs that he will never be released. After experiencing very strong urges to be outside again, Weaver begins to think about how he can outsmart his jailer and free himself.

0118 weaver #10: weapon Weaver has concocted an escape plan, using his resourceful mind, reading ability, and determination to figure out a way to reclaim his sword and escape his cage. His escape is successful in this issue.

0126 weaver #11: a piece of sky Weaver enjoys his first taste of freedom, philosophizes a bit about flying, and begins to identify what qualities he will require in the place he chooses for a territory of his own.

0134 weaver #12: others like me Weaver continues his search for a territory and reflects on what he wants in a companion.

0142 weaver #13: symbol Weaver combats boredom by reading a discarded magazine, and ponders the meaning and intended use of his sword.

0150 weaver #14: the edge of the earth Discontent, Weaver searches for a territory that feels like home for him. Eventually he comes to a forest near the beach which he is strangely drawn to. He decides he will give it a chance and see if it proves itself to him as a worthy home.

0158 weaver #15: like the moon Weaver finds that a pond in the area he's been living in shines with a rather unearthly light. After deciding this shining lake is the closest thing to the moon on Earth, he decides he's found his new home.

0172 weaver #16: this is enough Weaver follows a bat to its home and is comforted by its similarity to him, and he reflects on his happiness about his home. The only thing he feels he is missing is someone to discuss Nature with, but he is sure that just Nature is enough for him if having a conversation partner would mean risking being captured again.

0188 weaver #17: giving thanks In this historic issue, Weaver sees what he thinks at first is an invader . . . but it turns out to be Dax. Curious, he observes the stranger hunting, is impressed at his reflexes, and then is bowled over by the display of Dax's praying over his kill. Weaver finds this familiar and wishes to give thanks too, and reveals himself. The two exchange their first words, and Weaver is--while still unsure--deliriously excited at the prospect of possibly having someone to talk to who has a lot in common with him.

0195 weaver #18: brother Dax and Weaver share a fruit and meat meal for the first time, and discuss what they remember about traditions and beliefs. It turns out they both have a vague belief in a goddess represented by the moon, and after Dax refers to this presence as "Mother," the two decide that they must symbolically be brothers.

0201 weaver #19: different and the same Weaver shows Dax some of his possessions, and they end up pointing out each other's similarities and differences.

0206 weaver #20: nameless Weaver reflects on how glad he is to have his "brother" there, then goes to sleep. In the morning, they have fish for breakfast and talk about how neither of them has a name. They agree to name each other.

0212 weaver #21: a brand new word Weaver stresses over not knowing what to name his "brother," and decides to just make up a word for him to honor his uniqueness. When morning comes and the two name each other, Weaver is pleased with his name (and what it means), but isn't sure his choice for Dax measures up. His friend accepts the name with glee, though, and Weaver teaches him to write it in the sand.

0218 weaver #22: two's enough Weaver finds a chalk-like rock and uses it to scrawl a couple calendar months on the inside of their cave. Dax and Weaver ponder the dates of the full and new moons and begin to make plans for what they should do to celebrate both. Weaver finds himself having to cheer Dax up when he expresses his doubts about a party being able to exist with only two people.

0224 weaver #23: endless day A montage issue shows Weaver touching on each of four experiences he now values most in the world, noting that only three of them involve Dax. He loves the moon rituals, the hunting aftermath they've created, and helping Dax learn to read. His fourth love, flying, has to be enjoyed on his own.

0230 weaver #24: deep Weaver and Dax discuss the meaning of the feminine and masculine elements, and Weaver makes a plan to dedicate his sword to the Mother. Dax thinks his thoughts on dedicating his weapon are very deep.

0236 weaver #25: too much faith Weaver runs into the mysterious singing phenomenon in the forest again, and this time he decides it must be an invisible being. During an attempt to investigate, he accidentally spooks it, causing it to jump into his tree momentarily and fly away. He flies to Dax with his news only to be told it can't be a physical creature if it's invisible; Dax still believes this is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess. Weaver finds himself annoyed that Dax tends to consider everything he encounters some kind of support of his faith, whether it is or not.

0242 weaver #26: nature's nature Disaster strikes when Weaver gets caught in a storm while trying to gather acorns. He gets blown into a tree and knocked out, and when he wakes up he's practically frozen. Unable to fly in his condition, he hikes home and finally makes it, only to find that Dax doesn't seem to think his experience could have been fatal due to believing the Mother is protecting them. Weaver gets angry and makes a speech about Nature's nature, and Dax finally sobers and acknowledges that Weaver is right this time.

0248 weaver #27: what i must have had Weaver and Dax start picking up cool stuff they find after a storm, and Weaver comes across a pair of discarded women's underwear. It makes him think about his perception of women, which he discusses with Dax, and though he comes to the conclusion that neither of them are attracted to human women, he wishes he remembered what attraction was like for people like him.

0255 weaver #28: a hard time Weaver decides to add variety to his and Dax's life by ambushing him from the treetops, spitting a mouthful of acorns at his friend's head. Dax is momentarily frightened, then irritated by Weaver's behavior. Weaver notes that Dax might be crabby due to their recent loss of supplies, and then the two of them go to do a ceremony over a recently killed rabbit. Weaver reflects on how he likes the way their life is right now and hopes it doesn't change anytime soon.

0259 weaver #29: a little big talk Weaver decides the stranger on their property needs to be intimidated, and with Dax's help they establish that they are in control. The new guy introduces himself as Alix, but also suggests he isn't human, which Weaver believes to be an offensive lie designed to get in their good graces. He points his sword at Alix's face and tells him he doesn't want to be involved with them.

0267 weaver #30: a bold question After having calmed down enough to listen to what Alix has to say, Weaver discovers that this newcomer wishes to be trained on how to live the way he and Dax do. They make a deal that Alix will catch fish for them that night in exchange for some of their food and a place to sleep, but Alix also reveals that he will be greatly aided in his fishing by his ability to breathe underwater. Weaver is unsure of whether Alix is telling the truth.

0273 weaver #31: for the world After returning to the base with apples, Weaver has to sit and listen to Alix and Dax talk animatedly, and he feels uncomfortable thinking Dax likes the stranger so much. After Alix runs off to catch a fish to share, Weaver has a word with Dax and finds himself reassured that he isn't being replaced.

0281 weaver #32: territorial Weaver lets Alix put his bag in the cave and basically tries to get used to the idea of sharing space with him, but he makes it clear where he doesn't want Alix to go or what he doesn't want him to touch. The two of them also get to see what belongings each other has.

0285 weaver #33: not like you Weaver teaches Alix how to gather nuts, but he doesn't appreciate that Alix is so forward with his questions, and he gets angry when Alix suggests they have certain things in common. Weaver doesn't want to be seen as similar to Alix.

0291 weaver #34: just be you After consulting with Dax, Alix comes to Weaver suspiciously pledging to be more in tune with nature, and so Weaver finds it preposterous and tells him to just be himself. They have a discussion about how Alix should be acting, and Weaver just wants to get to know him for who he is, not who he's pretending to be. He admits that he just doesn't particularly like change, and that Alix and he may never get along, but that swearing to be in tune with nature has no meaning. Weaver makes a mental note to talk to Dax about their encounter, because he finds it a little disturbing and manipulative.

0297 weaver #35: a lot colder Weaver settles into a critical teaching style when instructing Alix on matters of survival, perplexed as to how Dax manages to keep his patience. He notices that Alix complains a lot, and when they begin to discuss preparedness for winter, Alix demands to know why Dax and Weaver don't know anything about preserving furs. Since Weaver matter-of-factly explains that they probably wouldn't have thought of such a thing since they have their own fur, Alix decides he'll go back to the city and find materials and instructions on how to preserve fur for their winter use.

0301 weaver #36: by your choice Alix returns from his trek and is greeted by an amiable Weaver, who's especially excited about the gifts Alix brings. But then Weaver wants to know where Alix gets his money, and when he reveals that he has a bank account in his name that's frequently fed by his parents, Weaver gives Alix a hard time while jokingly pointing out how privileged he is. Predictably, Alix doesn't get it.

0307 weaver #37: do you hear what i hear? By this point Weaver's pretty much accepted Alix, even though he still treats him like an annoying little brother. But then one day Alix hears the voice in the forest and wants to know what it is, which makes Weaver edgy because he and Dax have fought over the meaning of that voice and he doesn't want Alix to hear about their beliefs. After Alix isn't satisfied with Weaver's answers, he goes off to try to hunt down the mysterious voice himself, and Weaver's irritated that Alix can't just mind his business.

0309 weaver #38: like you already knew Alix comes rushing out of the forest and Weaver is annoyed to hear that he's had an encounter with the mysterious invisible singing woman. Weaver doesn't want to talk about her because he's afraid that because of Dax's opinion on what the voice is, the conversation will lead to discussion of their spiritual beliefs and he doesn't want Alix in on those. Alix keeps asking questions about Weaver's experiences with the invisible woman, and he gives Alix a little information before shooing him away with a gross threat. Alix leaves in a huff and Weaver is satisfied.

0317 weaver #39: away Weaver comes back to camp from nut-picking only to overhear Dax talking to Alix about their religious beliefs, which highly offends and hurts him because he had thought he and Dax had agreed not to talk to Alix about the Mother. Before they see him, Weaver wings his way out of the general area and ponders why he's so hurt and what Dax could be intending to do by letting Alix in on their beliefs. Before long Weaver has to sleep and ends up doing so far from home in a pear tree.

0321 weaver #40: a little wave Weaver awakens, flies around a bit while mulling over his anger, and decides he basically forgives Dax for a possible transgression because the Mother isn't his to share or not. But he figures he'd better have an adventure while he's away, and explores to find interesting goodies (including a pair of binoculars and some gum). He does get a little creeped out by a figure way down on the ground who waves at him--twice--but eventually he ends up finding a treehouse and prepares to go in.

0323 weaver #41: footsteps Weaver explores the treehouse and finds beer and other treasures, including catalogs featuring underwear models (some of which he steals). He then finds a recording device in a gazebo before deciding he has too much stuff to carry and flying into the forest. Flying with all that weight tires him out, and he starts to realize the beer he drank affected him. While he's resting, he's interrupted by a mysterious woman in a black robe--the same person who waved to him while he was flying--who speaks to him even though she shouldn't be able to see him in his hiding place and tells him he should return the recording device and why. Weaver is mystified as to why this girl in the forest knows so much about his new possessions and why she runs off into the forest after speaking to him, but he's sure got a wild story to tell his pals now.

0327 weaver #42: not just ours Weaver shares his toys and distracts his companions until bedtime, but then when he's pondering his issues alone on top of the cave, Dax comes out to have a talk with him. Weaver's insecurities about Dax's sharing their beliefs with Alix come pouring out, and Dax tries to clarify his perspective a little better: he doesn't intend to teach Alix, but he won't withhold knowledge if it's asked of him. Weaver realizes that their way can't be taught anyway and that Alix will acquire the knowledge himself if he's meant to have it, and contents himself with pondering his meeting with the mysterious woman as he takes a moonlight flight.

0331 weaver #43: after the storm Dax announces that he smells rain, so the three gather kindling for keeping dry in the cave, then barely have time to cook a meal before the storm begins. They hide in the cave during the rain and Alix makes a crack about Weaver being a bat, which angers him (and which causes him to spit acorn caps into his hair later while he's sleeping). In the morning, Weaver scouts the area looking for interesting items the storm might have washed up, and instead sees that Adele is on her way toward their base. As she approaches, they can see that she isn't human.

0335 weaver #44: a suspicious nature After having dealt with Adele's surprisingly forward and frank attitude, the boys are discussing whether they should let her stay, and Alix appears vehemently opposed to it. Weaver kind of enjoys bothering Alix and disagreeing with him. Alix seems to think his friends would have been a lot less welcoming if Adele had been a man bossing them around, though Weaver doesn't think that's why he's leaning toward welcoming her. He does feel a bit suspicious and acknowledges that Adele owes them an explanation for what she's doing there and more about her story.

0341 weaver #45: not one of us Having promised to be quiet, Weaver lets Dax do all the talking in questioning Adele and finding out what she's up to and what she's there for. But when she tells them she was attracted to the area because other people from another word are there, Alix gets irritated when she insinuates he doesn't belong. They have a confrontation and Weaver has to try to silence Alix before he says something he'll regret. Adele attempts to mollify Alix by explaining her reasoning, and Weaver ponders how he's looking forward to having an intellectual equal around but is hoping she stops being so condescending.

0347 weaver #46: boys against girls Weaver, Alix, and Dax have to decide whether Adele can live with them, and only Alix is against it. When Weaver and Dax want to hear his reasoning, it sounds ridiculous to them; he keeps asserting that since Adele is female, she is very likely to have babies that they will have to take care of. After mocking him, Weaver and Dax get him to admit that he's not voting against her installation in the group on those grounds, and they turn to invite her to move in.

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Title	Synopsis
0048 weaver #1: enemy	First appearance of Weaver and the Mysterious Man. Weaver--who doesn't have a name as such--finds himself floundering in a pond with no memories. Disoriented, he makes his way to the edge of the water, decides to take a nap to clear his head, and awakes to find himself captured by a mysterious stranger who took his sword and locked him in a birdcage.
0054 weaver #2: civilized	Weaver becomes irate in his cage and struggles for a way to show his captor that he is civilized. He objects to having nowhere to go to the bathroom, so he does his business in the food tray, trying to communicate with the mysterious man. Eventually the man tries to talk to him and he learns a few simple words for food, and then he gets a real treat: A television remote control.
0062 weaver #3: my favorite channel	Weaver discovers the human world through the magic of television. He attempts to learn words and mostly finds himself lost in the programs but interested all the same. When he comes upon a show that features "adult" images, he decides the "filth" channel is his favorite.
0070 weaver #4: attention-getting words	Through the power of closed-captioning, Weaver discovers he can read a little bit. He uses some of the words he's learned to demand the right to take a bath, and his jailer throws his cage in the bathroom. There, he cleans himself under the faucet and tries to fly up to the shower curtain rod to take a nap, but disturbingly he realizes he hasn't opened his wings in weeks and thus can no longer fly. He is understandably enraged at this.
0078 weaver #5: reaching for the sky	Determined to regain his ability to fly, Weaver does stretching exercises in his cage as much as possible, and every time he's released into the bathroom to take his shower, he attempts flying. This time he finally succeeds for a short distance and hangs on the shower curtain rod. He's more determined than ever.
0086 weaver #6: nothing to laugh about	Weaver decides to use his newfound "filth" words to leave disgusting written messages for his jailer. He makes a sarcastic comment, and while the captor does not appreciate it, he is impressed with Weaver's speech and decides to try to teach him language on purpose.
0094 weaver #7: overheard	Weaver meets a new human for the first time--the Mysterious Man's nephew, who is surprised by Weaver's intelligence and challenges his uncle on why he would keep him in a cage. Weaver overhears a conversation between the two of them that reveals that he is a prisoner because the Mysterious Man thinks he would attack him if he was free and had access to his sword. The conversation reveals where his sword is hidden. Weaver is pleased by his new knowledge--and happy that the nephew apparently believes he should be free.
0102 weaver #8: what's right	The Mysterious Man's nephew tells Weaver he thinks it's wrong of his uncle to keep Weaver in a cage, but he is unwilling to let Weaver out on the grounds that he's not in charge of the situation. Weaver expresses his frustration at being considered anyone's pet or property.
0110 weaver #9: escape	After the Mysterious Man's nephew leaves without freeing him, Weaver despairs that he will never be released. After experiencing very strong urges to be outside again, Weaver begins to think about how he can outsmart his jailer and free himself.
0118 weaver #10: weapon	Weaver has concocted an escape plan, using his resourceful mind, reading ability, and determination to figure out a way to reclaim his sword and escape his cage. His escape is successful in this issue.
0126 weaver #11: a piece of sky	Weaver enjoys his first taste of freedom, philosophizes a bit about flying, and begins to identify what qualities he will require in the place he chooses for a territory of his own.
0134 weaver #12: others like me	Weaver continues his search for a territory and reflects on what he wants in a companion.
0142 weaver #13: symbol	Weaver combats boredom by reading a discarded magazine, and ponders the meaning and intended use of his sword.
0150 weaver #14: the edge of the earth	Discontent, Weaver searches for a territory that feels like home for him. Eventually he comes to a forest near the beach which he is strangely drawn to. He decides he will give it a chance and see if it proves itself to him as a worthy home.
0158 weaver #15: like the moon	Weaver finds that a pond in the area he's been living in shines with a rather unearthly light. After deciding this shining lake is the closest thing to the moon on Earth, he decides he's found his new home.
0172 weaver #16: this is enough	Weaver follows a bat to its home and is comforted by its similarity to him, and he reflects on his happiness about his home. The only thing he feels he is missing is someone to discuss Nature with, but he is sure that just Nature is enough for him if having a conversation partner would mean risking being captured again.
0188 weaver #17: giving thanks	In this historic issue, Weaver sees what he thinks at first is an invader . . . but it turns out to be Dax. Curious, he observes the stranger hunting, is impressed at his reflexes, and then is bowled over by the display of Dax's praying over his kill. Weaver finds this familiar and wishes to give thanks too, and reveals himself. The two exchange their first words, and Weaver is--while still unsure--deliriously excited at the prospect of possibly having someone to talk to who has a lot in common with him.
0195 weaver #18: brother	Dax and Weaver share a fruit and meat meal for the first time, and discuss what they remember about traditions and beliefs. It turns out they both have a vague belief in a goddess represented by the moon, and after Dax refers to this presence as "Mother," the two decide that they must symbolically be brothers.
0201 weaver #19: different and the same	Weaver shows Dax some of his possessions, and they end up pointing out each other's similarities and differences.
0206 weaver #20: nameless	Weaver reflects on how glad he is to have his "brother" there, then goes to sleep. In the morning, they have fish for breakfast and talk about how neither of them has a name. They agree to name each other.
0212 weaver #21: a brand new word	Weaver stresses over not knowing what to name his "brother," and decides to just make up a word for him to honor his uniqueness. When morning comes and the two name each other, Weaver is pleased with his name (and what it means), but isn't sure his choice for Dax measures up. His friend accepts the name with glee, though, and Weaver teaches him to write it in the sand.
0218 weaver #22: two's enough	Weaver finds a chalk-like rock and uses it to scrawl a couple calendar months on the inside of their cave. Dax and Weaver ponder the dates of the full and new moons and begin to make plans for what they should do to celebrate both. Weaver finds himself having to cheer Dax up when he expresses his doubts about a party being able to exist with only two people.
0224 weaver #23: endless day	A montage issue shows Weaver touching on each of four experiences he now values most in the world, noting that only three of them involve Dax. He loves the moon rituals, the hunting aftermath they've created, and helping Dax learn to read. His fourth love, flying, has to be enjoyed on his own.
0230 weaver #24: deep	Weaver and Dax discuss the meaning of the feminine and masculine elements, and Weaver makes a plan to dedicate his sword to the Mother. Dax thinks his thoughts on dedicating his weapon are very deep.
0236 weaver #25: too much faith	Weaver runs into the mysterious singing phenomenon in the forest again, and this time he decides it must be an invisible being. During an attempt to investigate, he accidentally spooks it, causing it to jump into his tree momentarily and fly away. He flies to Dax with his news only to be told it can't be a physical creature if it's invisible; Dax still believes this is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess. Weaver finds himself annoyed that Dax tends to consider everything he encounters some kind of support of his faith, whether it is or not.
0242 weaver #26: nature's nature	Disaster strikes when Weaver gets caught in a storm while trying to gather acorns. He gets blown into a tree and knocked out, and when he wakes up he's practically frozen. Unable to fly in his condition, he hikes home and finally makes it, only to find that Dax doesn't seem to think his experience could have been fatal due to believing the Mother is protecting them. Weaver gets angry and makes a speech about Nature's nature, and Dax finally sobers and acknowledges that Weaver is right this time.
0248 weaver #27: what i must have had	Weaver and Dax start picking up cool stuff they find after a storm, and Weaver comes across a pair of discarded women's underwear. It makes him think about his perception of women, which he discusses with Dax, and though he comes to the conclusion that neither of them are attracted to human women, he wishes he remembered what attraction was like for people like him.
0255 weaver #28: a hard time	Weaver decides to add variety to his and Dax's life by ambushing him from the treetops, spitting a mouthful of acorns at his friend's head. Dax is momentarily frightened, then irritated by Weaver's behavior. Weaver notes that Dax might be crabby due to their recent loss of supplies, and then the two of them go to do a ceremony over a recently killed rabbit. Weaver reflects on how he likes the way their life is right now and hopes it doesn't change anytime soon.
0259 weaver #29: a little big talk	Weaver decides the stranger on their property needs to be intimidated, and with Dax's help they establish that they are in control. The new guy introduces himself as Alix, but also suggests he isn't human, which Weaver believes to be an offensive lie designed to get in their good graces. He points his sword at Alix's face and tells him he doesn't want to be involved with them.
0267 weaver #30: a bold question	After having calmed down enough to listen to what Alix has to say, Weaver discovers that this newcomer wishes to be trained on how to live the way he and Dax do. They make a deal that Alix will catch fish for them that night in exchange for some of their food and a place to sleep, but Alix also reveals that he will be greatly aided in his fishing by his ability to breathe underwater. Weaver is unsure of whether Alix is telling the truth.
0273 weaver #31: for the world	After returning to the base with apples, Weaver has to sit and listen to Alix and Dax talk animatedly, and he feels uncomfortable thinking Dax likes the stranger so much. After Alix runs off to catch a fish to share, Weaver has a word with Dax and finds himself reassured that he isn't being replaced.
0281 weaver #32: territorial	Weaver lets Alix put his bag in the cave and basically tries to get used to the idea of sharing space with him, but he makes it clear where he doesn't want Alix to go or what he doesn't want him to touch. The two of them also get to see what belongings each other has.
0285 weaver #33: not like you	Weaver teaches Alix how to gather nuts, but he doesn't appreciate that Alix is so forward with his questions, and he gets angry when Alix suggests they have certain things in common. Weaver doesn't want to be seen as similar to Alix.
0291 weaver #34: just be you	After consulting with Dax, Alix comes to Weaver suspiciously pledging to be more in tune with nature, and so Weaver finds it preposterous and tells him to just be himself. They have a discussion about how Alix should be acting, and Weaver just wants to get to know him for who he is, not who he's pretending to be. He admits that he just doesn't particularly like change, and that Alix and he may never get along, but that swearing to be in tune with nature has no meaning. Weaver makes a mental note to talk to Dax about their encounter, because he finds it a little disturbing and manipulative.
0297 weaver #35: a lot colder	Weaver settles into a critical teaching style when instructing Alix on matters of survival, perplexed as to how Dax manages to keep his patience. He notices that Alix complains a lot, and when they begin to discuss preparedness for winter, Alix demands to know why Dax and Weaver don't know anything about preserving furs. Since Weaver matter-of-factly explains that they probably wouldn't have thought of such a thing since they have their own fur, Alix decides he'll go back to the city and find materials and instructions on how to preserve fur for their winter use.
0301 weaver #36: by your choice	Alix returns from his trek and is greeted by an amiable Weaver, who's especially excited about the gifts Alix brings. But then Weaver wants to know where Alix gets his money, and when he reveals that he has a bank account in his name that's frequently fed by his parents, Weaver gives Alix a hard time while jokingly pointing out how privileged he is. Predictably, Alix doesn't get it.
0307 weaver #37: do you hear what i hear?	By this point Weaver's pretty much accepted Alix, even though he still treats him like an annoying little brother. But then one day Alix hears the voice in the forest and wants to know what it is, which makes Weaver edgy because he and Dax have fought over the meaning of that voice and he doesn't want Alix to hear about their beliefs. After Alix isn't satisfied with Weaver's answers, he goes off to try to hunt down the mysterious voice himself, and Weaver's irritated that Alix can't just mind his business.
0309 weaver #38: like you already knew	Alix comes rushing out of the forest and Weaver is annoyed to hear that he's had an encounter with the mysterious invisible singing woman. Weaver doesn't want to talk about her because he's afraid that because of Dax's opinion on what the voice is, the conversation will lead to discussion of their spiritual beliefs and he doesn't want Alix in on those. Alix keeps asking questions about Weaver's experiences with the invisible woman, and he gives Alix a little information before shooing him away with a gross threat. Alix leaves in a huff and Weaver is satisfied.
0317 weaver #39: away	Weaver comes back to camp from nut-picking only to overhear Dax talking to Alix about their religious beliefs, which highly offends and hurts him because he had thought he and Dax had agreed not to talk to Alix about the Mother. Before they see him, Weaver wings his way out of the general area and ponders why he's so hurt and what Dax could be intending to do by letting Alix in on their beliefs. Before long Weaver has to sleep and ends up doing so far from home in a pear tree.
0321 weaver #40: a little wave	Weaver awakens, flies around a bit while mulling over his anger, and decides he basically forgives Dax for a possible transgression because the Mother isn't his to share or not. But he figures he'd better have an adventure while he's away, and explores to find interesting goodies (including a pair of binoculars and some gum). He does get a little creeped out by a figure way down on the ground who waves at him--twice--but eventually he ends up finding a treehouse and prepares to go in.
0323 weaver #41: footsteps	Weaver explores the treehouse and finds beer and other treasures, including catalogs featuring underwear models (some of which he steals). He then finds a recording device in a gazebo before deciding he has too much stuff to carry and flying into the forest. Flying with all that weight tires him out, and he starts to realize the beer he drank affected him. While he's resting, he's interrupted by a mysterious woman in a black robe--the same person who waved to him while he was flying--who speaks to him even though she shouldn't be able to see him in his hiding place and tells him he should return the recording device and why. Weaver is mystified as to why this girl in the forest knows so much about his new possessions and why she runs off into the forest after speaking to him, but he's sure got a wild story to tell his pals now.
0327 weaver #42: not just ours	Weaver shares his toys and distracts his companions until bedtime, but then when he's pondering his issues alone on top of the cave, Dax comes out to have a talk with him. Weaver's insecurities about Dax's sharing their beliefs with Alix come pouring out, and Dax tries to clarify his perspective a little better: he doesn't intend to teach Alix, but he won't withhold knowledge if it's asked of him. Weaver realizes that their way can't be taught anyway and that Alix will acquire the knowledge himself if he's meant to have it, and contents himself with pondering his meeting with the mysterious woman as he takes a moonlight flight.
0331 weaver #43: after the storm	Dax announces that he smells rain, so the three gather kindling for keeping dry in the cave, then barely have time to cook a meal before the storm begins. They hide in the cave during the rain and Alix makes a crack about Weaver being a bat, which angers him (and which causes him to spit acorn caps into his hair later while he's sleeping). In the morning, Weaver scouts the area looking for interesting items the storm might have washed up, and instead sees that Adele is on her way toward their base. As she approaches, they can see that she isn't human.
0335 weaver #44: a suspicious nature	After having dealt with Adele's surprisingly forward and frank attitude, the boys are discussing whether they should let her stay, and Alix appears vehemently opposed to it. Weaver kind of enjoys bothering Alix and disagreeing with him. Alix seems to think his friends would have been a lot less welcoming if Adele had been a man bossing them around, though Weaver doesn't think that's why he's leaning toward welcoming her. He does feel a bit suspicious and acknowledges that Adele owes them an explanation for what she's doing there and more about her story.
0341 weaver #45: not one of us	Having promised to be quiet, Weaver lets Dax do all the talking in questioning Adele and finding out what she's up to and what she's there for. But when she tells them she was attracted to the area because other people from another word are there, Alix gets irritated when she insinuates he doesn't belong. They have a confrontation and Weaver has to try to silence Alix before he says something he'll regret. Adele attempts to mollify Alix by explaining her reasoning, and Weaver ponders how he's looking forward to having an intellectual equal around but is hoping she stops being so condescending.
0347 weaver #46: boys against girls	Weaver, Alix, and Dax have to decide whether Adele can live with them, and only Alix is against it. When Weaver and Dax want to hear his reasoning, it sounds ridiculous to them; he keeps asserting that since Adele is female, she is very likely to have babies that they will have to take care of. After mocking him, Weaver and Dax get him to admit that he's not voting against her installation in the group on those grounds, and they turn to invite her to move in.