The word balloons are running together as it happens often in manga and other comics (but I guess not the American ones) and the balloon's "tail" is pointing to the person that is talking. When I first saw this type of balloon I was also confused, but now I'm used to it (having read more comics). I like mixing styles and doing things differently and this is actually my first time doing it this way. Just for fun.
Thanks, man! I should polish it, but New Year is just around the corner, so might not have time (a lie, I'm just tired). I'm waiting impatiently for the day when somebody else will be in charge of colors and I can focus on what gives me the most pleasure - pencils and inks.