06/26/2009 [Abel #60] - The...Librarian?

[Cogidubnus]

Well. I guess we know a little bit more about what, exactly, the consequences of the 'library incident' were, now don't we...

[JackTheCubiWolf]

I think we may soon see the incident.

[Jairus]

What... the... frig?!

Well, apparently she is still just as scary in PINK as she is in other colors. Of course, she might just change her colors to match her mood... and she was feeling a bit dark when the wallpaper was made.

[Janus Whitefurr]

The colour makes perfect sense the more I think about it.

Yee-ee-eeeessss...

[insidexml]

So, did anybody predict that it would be Miss Oolong speaking?

[Baal Hadad]

I think we may soon see the incident.

I kind of hope not--it's like the Noodle Incident....

So, did anybody predict that it would be Miss Oolong speaking?

Me.  I did. 

EDIT: I find it amusing that Mink responds with spoken words to being told through thought not to talk so much....

[AmigaDragon]

I seem to recall something about Oolong being a mythos, though from this clearer/brighter imagery than the wallpaper, I'd say mythos-succubus.

[Anri]

oooo, pretty.

[llearch n'n'daCorna]

I seem to recall something about Oolong being a mythos, though from this clearer/brighter imagery than the wallpaper, I'd say mythos-succubus.

No, no. Just mythos.

What, you didn't think Mythos could change their colours? Pfft. Shapechanging isn't exclusive to 'Cubi, just like eating souls isn't exclusive to 'Cubi. They're just the "usual suspects"...


... My opinion, of course, based on what I've seen Amber say. YMMV, and usually does...

[Sid]

I was waiting for Oolong to show up anywhere outside the wallpaper!
Interesting color change - I wonder why or how frequently she changes them.

[LoneHowler]

I wonder if something aweful happened to miss Oolong that changed her

[Mikokit]

Ohsweetjesu. This just makes the Librarian's current form even more terrifying. I wonder if her body extends throughout the entire library, or just the main part. Does anyone else wonder what her collar signifies?

[Tapewolf]

I think we may soon see the incident.

Nope, unless things have changed that's not going to be part of the story.  Usually this sort of thing is better if you're left to guess about it...

I wonder if something aweful happened to miss Oolong that changed her

Who knows.  For some reason I find the fact that she's so precisely adopted Fa'Lina's colours and dress sense to be rather interesting.  Of course, Fa'Lina is supposedly very much a trend-setter so there's probably (hopefully) nothing more to it.

[Jer-oh-me]

I'll bet she's a theme shifter, and probably bases her current appearance on what she's reading lately, she is the librarian after all. Also I've never seen that wallpaper before, that is a most awesome looking library. For some reason, I prefer a library to be fantastical rather than science fiction, cause this computer with its connection to the internet is basically the science fiction version of a library. I guess people don't disobey shooshings from THIS librarian.

[Scarydragon]

This is just a wacky thought, but maybe her colour changes depending on how much light is shining on her? The wallpaper pic has a darkened setting after all. I dunno, just a random thought.

[LoneHowler]

Edit: Scarydragon beat me to it but I'll keep my post, but you can skip over it since it's a much more wordy explanation to what Scarydragon said
great mnds hink alike
I have a second theroy. she may have only two forms a day form and a night form. In the wallpaper the windows at the top of the library are dark, and there are lamps lit in the lybrary. In the comic everything is brightly lit even though you don't see lamps. I'm guesssing the library is mainly lit by natural light in the day and is a wonderful place to visit, but once the sun starts setting most of the students will be in a rush to check out before things get dark

[Wanderer]

...Wow. Seeing Oolong in pastels is almost creepier than her dark form, although that's mostly because I HAVE seen the dark form and know that she can do that.

[Corgatha Taldorthar]

Is it me, or does Mrs Oolong just end at about her waist and is replaced by some sort of mechanical (or at least metallic) thingy?

[Tapewolf]

Is it me, or does Mrs Oolong just end at about her waist and is replaced by some sort of mechanical (or at least metallic) thingy?

That's the pillar.  There's a hole in it which she's coming out of.

See also: http://missmab.com/DLoads/DMFA_Wallpaper28_1024.jpg

[undadog]

...Wow. Seeing Oolong in pastels is almost creepier than her dark form, although that's mostly because I HAVE seen the dark form and know that she can do that.

For me, the fact that she has no eye pupils is what creeps me out, like Cyra.

[Turnsky]

her color either signifies mood (giant mood-ring) or the library's temperature *nods*

[Corgatha Taldorthar]

Is it me, or does Mrs Oolong just end at about her waist and is replaced by some sort of mechanical (or at least metallic) thingy?

That's the pillar.  There's a hole in it which she's coming out of.

See also: http://missmab.com/DLoads/DMFA_Wallpaper28_1024.jpg

Ahh, never saw that Wallpaper. That is *cool*, almost like she's a spirit of a place, in this case the library.

[llearch n'n'daCorna]

Is it me, or does Mrs Oolong just end at about her waist and is replaced by some sort of mechanical (or at least metallic) thingy?

That's the pillar.  There's a hole in it which she's coming out of.

See also: http://missmab.com/DLoads/DMFA_Wallpaper28_1024.jpg

Technically, I think Amber said she _was_ the building. Pillar, columns, tentacles, head, and body, it's all her.

Or so I recall...

[Wanderer]

Is it me, or does Mrs Oolong just end at about her waist and is replaced by some sort of mechanical (or at least metallic) thingy?

That's the pillar.  There's a hole in it which she's coming out of.

See also: http://missmab.com/DLoads/DMFA_Wallpaper28_1024.jpg

Ahh, never saw that Wallpaper. That is *cool*, almost like she's a spirit of a place, in this case the library.

She IS the library. I remember Amber saying that Oolong's type of mythos incorporates itself into a building, essential forming a living piece of architecture. The body we see in the pillar is more like a terminal to interact with her, rather than being any significant part of her body.

[Alterationartist]

Is it me, or does Mrs Oolong just end at about her waist and is replaced by some sort of mechanical (or at least metallic) thingy?

That's the pillar.  There's a hole in it which she's coming out of.

See also: http://missmab.com/DLoads/DMFA_Wallpaper28_1024.jpg

Ahh, never saw that Wallpaper. That is *cool*, almost like she's a spirit of a place, in this case the library.

Ooh, yeah, because being a spirit of a silent place of learning is "cool". lol

[Tapewolf]

She IS the library. I remember Amber saying that Oolong's type of mythos incorporates itself into a building, essential forming a living piece of architecture. The body we see in the pillar is more like a terminal to interact with her, rather than being any significant part of her body.

http://nice.llearch.net/dmfa_forum3067.htm#ref69

...that's about her integrating with the building, though I don't know of a reference for llearch's statement claim that she's physically the building itself.

[llearch n'n'daCorna]

http://nice.llearch.net/dmfa_forum3067.htm#ref69

...that's about her integrating with the building, though I don't know of a reference for llearch's statement that she's physically the building itself.

That would be an impression, and guesswork, not a statement of fact. The only person who can state facts is Amber, or anyone linking to her saying something. All else is merely opinion...

In other words, that was my impression, and I'm happy if someone can educate me as to my errors.

[Tapewolf]

That would be an impression, and guesswork, not a statement of fact. The only person who can state facts is Amber, or anyone linking to her saying something. All else is merely opinion...

'Statement' was perhaps the wrong choice of words there.  I originally wrote 'claim' but it sounded too much like I was trying to disprove it 

[Mao]

Times like this I think I'm reminded why I always enjoy a good book:  Sexy librarians.

I had joked previously with Amber after the strip with naked Dan and she commented that there's going to need to be some fan service for the guys to make up for that:  I consider this a good start. ;-)

There, now that the creepy is out of the way... I have to say I'm not sure that Mink is stopping because it seems to be a voice in his head (I don't know if this mythos is a telepath or not, and don't care to speculate) but more that she's the librarian and thus in charge of the library.  Most folks tend to respect that and be silent when told to.  (Yes yes, there are always jerks who don't, I know, keep your counter examples to yourself).  Toss on the unquestionable fact that she happens to essentially 'be' the library, entwined even with the foundations of the building itself it would seem wise not to irk it.

Slight amount of seriousness aside and slight amount of creepy added back in, despite being entwined with the building she also seems to have an awful lot of tentacles and that alone would encourage me to stay on her good side, lest those be used on me in less than pleasant ways.  Sure, Cubi have tentacles too and great control of them.. but I'd dare say she has more.. and much larger ones.

[Alondro]

*Charline nods to Mao*  Tentacles make everything better!   

Talking bunnies can be evil and terrifying, as we see here.  So, by eating them, I'm doing you all a favor!