Initially, both Bechdals yearned for different genders, imposing expected behaviors upon the other. For example, Bechdel stated, “Not only were we inverts. We were inversions of one another. It was a war of cross purposes, and so doomed to perpetual escalation” (98). Implying that the father and daughter are opposites, these differences would lead to arguments, resentment, and envious behavior. The panels illustrated faces of displeasure towards father and daughter, as they get ready in the same room. The duo-specific occurs as both the images and the words share equivalent portrayal of the scene. As the subject-to-subject panels begin to unravel, Bruce is depicted holding a string of pearls stating, “You need some pearls,” his hands are parallel to Alison’s neck, as if he is eagerly awaiting her acceptance. His bright white shirt and background signifies pure intentions of beautifying his daughter for dinner. In contrast, Alison’s hair is frazzled and her speech balloon encompasses “No Way!” forming a piercing point to indicate the sharpness of her tone. Alison has already compromised, wearing a