Because, somehow, the two being lovers equals medals. Don't ask why, that's just how it works (in Newkirk's head) Does he know Deryn's a girl? I doubt it. For all he knows, they're gonna have a gay threesome. Ewww...
Comic for LunarFoxes. We did an art trade and she drew this rather epic picture of Alek getting stabbed in the foot for me [link] and I drew "Newkirk being an idiot somehow" for her. I hope you like it, Lunar!
Oh em gee, I did proper comic paneling for once! Personally, I'm loving the first and fifth panels but the others... not so much >.<
Edit: Why are people faving this?! It's been up a day and a half and it's already got more than twice my average faves! WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?! D: