09/03/08 [DMFA #934] - Moral of the story.

[AndersW]

I love Dan's expression in the last panel.

[Jairus]

Smart boy. Learned a few lessons, knew to prepare himself better. And he also learned a great moral.

I agree, his reaction is priceless. Sheesh, that is one bloodthirsty Warp-Aci.

[Madmann135]

That Warp-Aki was around Fi-Lana for a while... it's bound to pick up a few of her less kind habbits.

[Darkdragon]

And other bloodthirsty Cubi in general. I'd almost bet Dan was the first non-bloodthirsty person its ever come across.

[e_voyager]

i don't think Dan ever thought of that one. ah well he's off to kill the DP again. and i think that Dan believes it's okay to kill some one as long as they have multiple lives.

[Ganurath]

And other bloodthirsty Cubi in general. I'd almost bet Dan was the first non-bloodthirsty person its ever come across.

Except that he has no qualms against killing for money, glory, and female attentions...

[Magic]

And other bloodthirsty Cubi in general. I'd almost bet Dan was the first non-bloodthirsty person its ever come across.

...I'm not bloodthirsty. I'm a cuddly woodland creature.
At which point I would probably grin a wide cheesy grin and show an array of horrendously sharp teeth.

[Turnsky]

And other bloodthirsty Cubi in general. I'd almost bet Dan was the first non-bloodthirsty person its ever come across.

...I'm not bloodthirsty. I'm a cuddly woodland creature.
At which point I would probably grin a wide cheesy grin and show an array of horrendously sharp teeth.

that seem to glow a bright white.

[Zedd]

Gee isn't the whole world becoming bit familiar ?

[Feather Dancer]

I'm inclined to agree with Fi on this one.

[Tapewolf]

And other bloodthirsty Cubi in general. I'd almost bet Dan was the first non-bloodthirsty person its ever come across.

Well, there's Abel for starters, and the various peaceful clans Fa'Lina mentioned, so I'd say he's not the first.  Probably not so many of them, though.

Personally, I'm still trying to figure out whether Fi is actually being straight or sarcastic.

[Cvstos]

Well, considering the list of other really... shall we say, unpleasant things DP has done, I think Fi is in the middle of a forest and just now managing to find a tree. A tree that pushes Dan's buttons, true, but really his argument is specious at best.

[Psaakyrn]

And other bloodthirsty Cubi in general. I'd almost bet Dan was the first non-bloodthirsty person its ever come across.

Well, there's Abel for starters, and the various peaceful clans Fa'Lina mentioned, so I'd say he's not the first.  Probably not so many of them, though.

Personally, I'm still trying to figure out whether Fi is actually being straight or sarcastic.

Considering Fi's association with Destinia back then and not getting miffed about that, I'd more towards the opinion of straight.

[EDIT: Dan's certainly not the first non-bloodthirsty cubi Fi's met, Abel's rather non-bloodthirsty too.]

[Alondro]

*Charline scratches her head*  But I thought it was ok to kill people for the fun of it too.   

[Rakala]

It is, but only when you meet special requirements.

[Lucheek]

It seems like Fi has a problem with killing- strange, being he seemed to be around Cubi and "their morals" for a while.

Bah on him. Killing is neccesary. The evil must be slain.

[Kipiru]

What Fi said sounded more like sarcasm towards Dan. Maybe some kind of warp-aki moral streak?

[Cvstos]

Another instance where Sam and Max are priceless AND relevant!

Sam: I can't tell if it's comical or life-threatening!
Max: Who says they have to be mutually exclusive?

[Tapewolf]

What Fi said sounded more like sarcasm towards Dan. Maybe some kind of warp-aki moral streak?

That was what I wondered, though it didn't sound quite right given that it has been with Fa'Lina for a while, and thought the Fa'Lina-Dee argument over torturing infants was funny.

[Dracora]

Can warp-aci really understand death? Can they die? Or do they just go back from whence they came. I mean sure, I suppose he can be eaten by Pip, but I doubt they can die of natural causes... It might explain a bit of the bloodthirstiness anyway.

[AmigaDragon]

He (she? a matter of personality rather than anything else IIRC) wasn't eaten by Pip, just a bite out of his tail.

...isn't sure what happens after one dies, but it is suspected that its ehteral form becomes trapped in the dimension until its owner dies then it is allowed to return to its home.

[Lowde]

Can warp-aci really understand death? Can they die? Or do they just go back from whence they came. I mean sure, I suppose he can be eaten by Pip, but I doubt they can die of natural causes... It might explain a bit of the bloodthirstiness anyway.

They must be able to die if Fa'Lina though Dan had killed Fi when she lost contact with him

[Lego3400]

Demo 101 Is kinda vague. Either Amber herself hasn't decided yet or just hasn't told us yet (Both are equally likely <.<)

[Stygian]

Cue me talking about certain things being only matters of perspective to most, and only of practicality to others... and sparking a very boring debate.

Actually, I'd rather not do that. So, you will now see me attempt to play a Jew's harp while eating fermented herring.

I begin now.

[THE SOUNDS! AAAAAAGH!]

[Attic Rat]

They are the same,of course.

Morality tends to be historically pragmatic at the societal level, over a period of several generations.

[VSMIT]

Is it just me, or is there already a thread for this comic?

@Attic Rat: if they are the same, then Morality would be simply pragmatic.  Not historically pragmatic over a series of generations.

[llearch n'n'daCorna]

Is it just me, or is there already a thread for this comic?

Another thread? No, of course not. You're just dreaming. ;-]

[Psaakyrn]

On a side-side-side note, I just realized te significance of the name "pod-puppy" I'm so slow. c.c

[Sunblink]

I'm starting to think that Fi was taking a jab at Dan's profession as an Adventurer, if only because he belonged to Fa'Lina (who has a pointed dislike for Adventurers) and worked among Cubi for a while. Then again, that would make any accusations of Dan being an indiscriminate murderer rather hypocritical on his part.

But then again, I wouldn't be terribly impressed if I was in Fi's shoes when Dan was talking in the second panel here.

[Tapewolf]

I'm starting to think that Fi was taking a jab at Dan's profession as an Adventurer, if only because he belonged to Fa'Lina (who has a pointed dislike for Adventurers) and worked among Cubi for a while. Then again, that would make any accusations of Dan being an indiscriminate murderer rather hypocritical on his part.

Tough call.  I imagine there are a fair few 'Cubi who assume the identity of an adventurer, like Aniz did - if only on a temporary basis.  Indeed, I'd be surprised if they don't have an Adventuring department to help facilitate that, and then of course you have the 'Adventurers-Turned-Cubi' Abel alludes to around strip 600.  How many of those become a sort of 'super adventurer' when they leave the Academy?
Put short, I can imagine Fa'Lina not having much of a problem with Adventurers, so long as they don't target 'Cubi.

As an aside, Amber usually seems to refer to Fi as 'it'.