2007-9-2 [814] - Jokes are never as funny the second time around

[Tapewolf]

Hey, anybody else hear that faint sound from somewhere off? You know, the one that sounds like a smug voice whispering 'I told you so' from just out of sight?

Talking of which, I notice Techmaster didn't include this quote

Yes, [Dan would] know that their time at SAIA overlapped, and he knows that she was a teacher.  I do not think he knows what subject she taught.
Indeed, since his mother's actions at the Academy and immediately afterwards (preparing to eat Ed's soul, for example) basically represent everything he hates about 'Cubi, discovering that she ran the pain and terror department would have driven him into some kind of anti-'Cubi hysterical fit.

Abel has already told him that 'Cubi a generally given different modules depending on the kind of emotions they're most keyed to, and since Abel isn't showing any signs of being a pain and terror freak, there isn't much reason to assume she'd taught him.

Looks like the fit has begun.  Poor Dan

She is planning to commit genocide. No mention of getting the ones that wronged here, but discussing "the end of the dragon race". And I think Pyroduck is a sufficient example to prove that the race in question is not inherently evil... just as the cubi race is not.

We don't know that it's genocide.  It is believed that the Dragons have their own 'Fae Kingdom', and it has been speculated that Dee is intending to sever the link connecting it to Furrae.

[computer nerd]

maybe Dan is going to want to go SAIA Just not for the reason his mother hope for 

[Turnsky]

We don't know that it's genocide.  It is believed that the Dragons have their own 'Fae Kingdom', and it has been speculated that Dee is intending to sever the link connecting it to Furrae.

blowing up the bridge, eh?.. sounds interesting, and perhaps a little more logical.

[Kaerou]

Poor Dan.. he just didnt believe Abel.

Wonder what he would think if he found out his mother is still like that and is planning Genocide.

[Tapewolf]

Poor Dan.. he just didnt believe Abel.

Wonder what he would think if he found out his mother is still like that and is planning Genocide.

http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_529.php

Or suicidal.

[superluser]

Dee prolly got the chance to be all 'motherly' might've changed her perspective on things to a degree.

She is planning to commit genocide.

Dusan Tadic was described as a family man.  He also killed two people and tortured and raped dozens of others in the former Yugoslavia.

(I'm omitting the canonical example of the Banality of Evil, to avoid Godwinning this thread)

Kria Soulstealer may be a good comparison here... sure, she loves her family. She also eats the random pizza delivery boy and tour guide.

This is a good comparison.  While Kria gets angry and kills random people, Destania seems far less capricious.

[multani82]

all I have to say is this. If she really is evil, evil never looked SO good. 

[Caswin]

all I have to say is this. If she really is evil, evil never looked SO good. 

Well, there's Repteal...

Okay, that's a second, in-comic opinion on Destania being evil, not to mention Fa'Lina as a second-hand third.  My respect for Fa'Lina just increased a little.

And unless we want to doubt Fi's story for some reason, I think it's notable that Fa'Lina, the same succubus who gave Aaryanna her job in the Pain and Terror division, apparently thought Destania was too cruel.  Am I the only one who thinks that's saying something?  (Or shall we keep playing the "her morals, her prerogative" card?)

[Tapewolf]

I think it's notable that Fa'Lina, the same succubus who gave Aaryanna her job in the Pain and Terror division, apparently thought Destania was too cruel.

Yes.  That is interesting.  Fa'Lina may get the giggles at the thought of decapitating Beings, but she does have some standards.

It's also worth pointing out that since Fi has been with Fa'Lina for some time she has probably picked up some of her former mistress' attitudes.

[Aridas]

This whole thing sounds like some sort of Jerry episode, with adventurer-sons having evil demented parents. We've already got two candidates.

[Madmann135]

This whole thing sounds like some sort of Jerry episode, with adventurer-sons having evil demented parents. We've already got two candidates.

I don't see P-Ducky as an adventurer.  He's more along the lines of a messenger (or covert operations specalist) who's skilled in combat.

[Tapewolf]

I don't see P-Ducky as an adventurer.  He's more along the lines of a messenger (or covert operations specalist) who's skilled in combat.

He probably meant Abel and Dan.

[Madmann135]

I don't see P-Ducky as an adventurer.  He's more along the lines of a messenger (or covert operations specalist) who's skilled in combat.

He probably meant Abel and Dan.

Technically Able is not an adventurer's son.
Aniz is his old man (as much as Able would probably want to deny) and Aniz was more along the lines of the 'Adventurer Slaying' department.

Unless May took up the sword and killed an evil entity then Able is not an adventurer's son.

[Tapewolf]

Technically Able is not an adventurer's son.
Aniz is his old man (as much as Able would probably want to deny) and Aniz was more along the lines of the 'Adventurer Slaying' department.

On the other hand, Aniz was known to the town as an adventurer, and he (allegedly) saved it on occasion as part of his role of being Cid.

[Stig Hemmer]

I'm starting to wonder if one of the points of Abels story is that cubi are able and willing to play "good" for a mortal lifetime if that fits their plans.  Makes you wonder if Destania has done that too...

[Goatmon]

Looks like the fit has begun.  Poor Dan

Indeed.  Rough times, learning that one of your parents is an evil monster.   

[Turnsky]

I'm starting to wonder if one of the points of Abels story is that cubi are able and willing to play "good" for a mortal lifetime if that fits their plans.  Makes you wonder if Destania has done that too...

Pain and Terror were Dee's specialties, and Emotional likes, As per her clan's traits, I'm not sure about Abel's however.

[Janus Whitefurr]

We don't know that it's genocide.  It is believed that the Dragons have their own 'Fae Kingdom', and it has been speculated that Dee is intending to sever the link connecting it to Furrae.

blowing up the bridge, eh?.. sounds interesting, and perhaps a little more logical.

....cannot... resist....

Yesterday I saw the Body of the Bridgekeeper engulfed in flame, and I saw the Bridge created by one-third.

Tomorrow I saw the Soul of the Bridgekeeper reduced to ash, and I saw the Bridge created by two-thirds.

Today, the Mind of the Bridgekeeper shall meet with its destiny, and I shall see the Bridge extend between the realms.

And the many children of the King shall leap and dance and sing praise in His name, for great is His wisdom and His benevolence.

[Tapewolf]

Rough times, learning that one of your parents is an evil monster.   

Curiously this comes as I'm mixing down the final version of 'What Did Daniel Think He Was?' which is about Dan's despair when he discovers he's a monster.  What's the betting he goes off on some kind of fugue about whether he's going to become evil again?

His parents never got to tell him
They left him when he was a child
And when he found he was a demon
That was the last day that he smiled.

And the many children of the King shall leap and dance and sing praise in His name, for great is His wisdom and His benevolence.

Fantastic!  What the hell is it?

[WhiteFire]

We don't know that it's genocide.  It is believed that the Dragons have their own 'Fae Kingdom', and it has been speculated that Dee is intending to sever the link connecting it to Furrae.

Well, two things I've learned reading DMFA so far: first is, we don't know anything that has not been absolutely stated in the comic or by Amber. Second is, speculation in these forums has about a 1% accuracy rate...

[Goatmon]

I feel I should mention that that little comment was actually sort of a reference to the main character a comic of my own, that I'm currently writing.  Namely, Kevin. (My avatar)

I'd go into more detail, but nobody really cares. =P

[Tapewolf]

Well, two things I've learned reading DMFA so far: first is, we don't know anything that has not been absolutely stated in the comic or by Amber. Second is, speculation in these forums has about a 1% accuracy rate...

The 'Dragon Kingdom' is from the Demonology - note that it doesn't say whether this is true, however.  It's listed as a rumour.

And I think it's a bit more like 10% in the accuracy stakes
To some degree the 'close the link' theory is wishful thinking/hope that it isn't literally genocide.
On the other hand, it is one of the few possible ways I can think of that they could silently sweep Furrae clean of virtually-invulnerable dragons overnight without anyone knowing.  "Half the world will sleep through it" (725)

[Caswin]

Rough times, learning that one of your parents is an evil monster.   

Curiously this comes as I'm mixing down the final version of 'What Did Daniel Think He Was?' which is about Dan's despair when he discovers he's a monster.

Dan discovers he's a soul-eating monster himself.

DahDahDahdahdah. 

Dan is not a soul-eating monster.  He has the potential to be one, and doubtless there are 'cubi out there who would like him to think he has no choice...

Etc.  Sorry, but when you say it like that's what he is...

And the many children of the King shall leap and dance and sing praise in His name, for great is His wisdom and His benevolence.

Fantastic!  What the hell is it?

What he said.

[Janus Whitefurr]

Fantastic!  What the hell is it?

What he said.

The quote is a reference to the fourth and final game of the Chzo Mythos, a set of freeware horror-adventure style games, beginning with "5 Days A Stranger". As I'm a heinous individual who likes trying to hook people on the series, it's downloadable from the official website, here.

And now back to the thread, so I don't derail it. *disappear*

[Alondro]

*Charline cackles*  See?  I told you so!  Destania is just like ME!!  Except I didn't use children and infants for torture.  They're much too useful as food ingredients.  So tender and tasty, souls so innocent and trusting... such a treat to eat!   

*Charles erms*  Thank goodness I'm already a twisted furvert with a spoiled bitter soul from endless hours in the laboratory inhaling mutagens.      But look!  Fa'lina had pity on the young Beings!  I told you all she was nice!  Oh Fa'lina, how do I love thee?  Let me count the ways...

*Charline begins to feel ill*   

[Aridas]

I don't see P-Ducky as an adventurer.  He's more along the lines of a messenger (or covert operations specalist) who's skilled in combat.

He probably meant Abel and Dan.

I don't see P-Ducky as an adventurer.  He's more along the lines of a messenger (or covert operations specalist) who's skilled in combat.

He probably meant Abel and Dan.

Technically Able is not an adventurer's son.
Aniz is his old man (as much as Able would probably want to deny) and Aniz was more along the lines of the 'Adventurer Slaying' department.

Unless May took up the sword and killed an evil entity then Able is not an adventurer's son.

I meant that Dan was the adventurer, actually. The adventurer with a crazy parent. Abel isn't an adventurer, but he has a crazy parent, and Jerry Springer shows always stray from the primary subject as long as it's the same in essence.

Then again, all shows along those lines do that too.

[Turnsky]

*Ding Ding!*


All Aboard for the train straight through Denial, just past misery, and all the way to catatonia!..

[Goatmon]

*Charline cackles*  See?  I told you so!  Destania is just like ME!!  Except I didn't use children and infants for torture.  They're much too useful as food ingredients.  So tender and tasty, souls so innocent and trusting... such a treat to eat!   

*Charles erms*  Thank goodness I'm already a twisted furvert with a spoiled bitter soul from endless hours in the laboratory inhaling mutagens.      But look!  Fa'lina had pity on the young Beings!  I told you all she was nice!  Oh Fa'lina, how do I love thee?  Let me count the ways...

*Charline begins to feel ill*   

Meh, a smart demon knows to harness that pure innocence before damaging the flesh.  You have any idea what kind of street cred that stuff has in hell?   

[Fuyudenki]

Fantastic!  What the hell is it?

What he said.

The quote is a reference to the fourth and final game of the Chzo Mythos, a set of freeware horror-adventure style games, beginning with "5 Days A Stranger". As I'm a heinous individual who likes trying to hook people on the series, it's downloadable from the official website, here.

And now back to the thread, so I don't derail it. *disappear*

oooo! I thought it sounded familiar.  You sure it's not in "5 Days" as well?

speaking of which, 5 Days is a fantastic game.  I just can't seem to find the patience to play 6 Days, 7 days, and Trillby's Notes.

[Alan Garou]

Okay, I now officially hate Destiana. I can stomach nearly any horrible practice if I try hard enough, but the second one harms infants or little kids, I consider them unredeemable. Even if she weren't planning genocide, she'd still be a sick, vicious monster.