When Erin and Mallory finished her programming, they removed the clothing ban.
Yep, got it in one! I wouldn't rule out Jacqui's entertainment value in the immediate future, though...
I'd think it's not really whether we noticed that but rather whether Adrian notices. That's why I winked when I first mentioned the clothing. It seemed obvious that her "programming" was advanced. (I hesitate to call it completed at this time.)
I was wondering why the girls waiting at home didn't great him with "Hi Master."
Oh, they have their reasons...
Which seem pretty obvious too as part of the additional programming. Maybe they think they can distract him enough so he doesn't notice the change in programming giving them a chance at the other girls. Again, it seems aimed at Adrian and the fact that the watch (or something) wants the harem to keep existing. Noticing it in the thread might ruin the next few frames for some or it might show how dumb I am when they're shown.
I think one of the issues of a once a week comic is having a LOT of time to try and predict where the plot might go in the future. (Though not necessarily the next frame. You've already proved you can redirect the focus of the plot when needed for several frames.)
Of course, I have lots of experience with waiting on plot lines. I've been reading the Wheel of Time since 1993. It will be another year before we finally find out which plot lines will be resolved and how in Book 14! I figure that this story is just getting to a point when it starts up about 3-4 other plot lines which won't get resolved for several years at the earliest. After all, Raven and Sue need to get more involved! We'll see if I'm right. (If I live long enough!)