04/19/10 [AS2#98] - *insert Linkin Park song title here*

[Jairus]

Not much happening this week, though I suspect that it's either Fa'Lina or Destania talking to him.

[RandomMetaphysics]

Not much happening this week, though I suspect that it's either Fa'Lina or Destania talking to him.

I say... it's Destania. Abel's expression seems to be a mix of irritation and suspicion.

[Ghostwish]

Why am I hoping it's someone entirely new? I'm weird.

[Jairus]

Why am I hoping it's someone entirely new? I'm weird.

Oh gods no. That would extend Abel's Story by at least another fifteen pages.

[Baal Hadad]

Not much happening this week, though I suspect that it's either Fa'Lina or Destania talking to him.

I say... it's Destania. Abel's expression seems to be a mix of irritation and suspicion.

Not only that but the words themselves sound like Destania to me.

But of course we don't get to find out until next update.  How I wish these came with sound!



Oh wait....

[Anker Steadfast]

Heck, it could even be Aary or Mink saying those words.

[Ted Schiller]

Not much happening this week, though I suspect that it's either Fa'Lina or Destania talking to him.

I say... it's Destania. Abel's expression seems to be a mix of irritation and suspicion.

Dr. Ink.  He is charged by Fa'Lina to treat Abel, after all.  No odd experiments, though.
Maybe by being kind to Abel, he can yank Aaryanna's chain.   

With regards,
Ted

[AmigaDragon]

Why am I hoping it's someone entirely new? I'm weird.

Oh gods no. That would extend Abel's Story by at least another fifteen pages.

Not that we need an entirely new character, but 15 more pages is a problem how? We don't have a definite set number of pages in the first place, just an estimate of about 200 pages when Amber started it.

[Psaakyrn]

I'd think it's Pyroduck instead, actually. Just doesn't sound like Destania enough.

[Rambon]

I'd think it's Pyroduck instead, actually. Just doesn't sound like Destania enough.

I don't think it's Pyro, since going by what is canon in the regular Dmfa comic... they only first met after Abel left the academy to "help" Dan out.

[Alphonse]

Okay I'm sure someone else has noticed but it seems Amber is working with a new style for her characters hair. I like it, makes it seem less like their hair is as stiff as straw.

[Madd the Sane]

Umm, this is how what ends? Is it his mom's life, Destania's plans for Abel, what?

[Shachza]

Umm, this is how what ends? Is it his mom's life, Destania's plans for Abel, what?

That's the question, isn't it?

I'm guessing it's Destania talking to Abel about how he probably just wants to end his own life at the moment.  If this conversation follows any of the stereotypes then the next line will be something like this:
"So...is this how it ends?  You're just going to give up and sit here until you waste away?"

But then, Abel's caught a lot of crap and he looks about as low as he can go now, so I can empathize.  (Yay metaphors!)



And I don't think it's Ink, whoever it is doesn't sound at all like Ink.

[Tapewolf]

But then, Abel's caught a lot of crap and he looks about as low as he can go now, so I can empathize.  (Yay metaphors!)

I dunno, he looks more broody than that.  'Course, I'm not an empath - whoever it is probably has a better idea of what's going through his head.  But the irritable expression at the end isn't the sort of thing you'd get from someone who's clinically depressed, usually.  If they're that low they tend to be apathetic.

I'd say it's probably Fa'Lina.

[llearch n'n'daCorna]

Not that we need an entirely new character, but 15 more pages is a problem how? We don't have a definite set number of pages in the first place, just an estimate of about 200 pages when Amber started it.

Actually, I believe she originally estimated 50-100 pages. I think 50, rapidly upped to 100, and we've now got near on 200+, and she's still claiming to be 50 pages from the end.

Just so you know. ;-]

[Mao]

I get the feeling we're very close to the end of this.  At least I hope we are.

[Scow2]

I don't see the irritation... he's just cracking an eye open to see who's addressing him...

[Tapewolf]

I don't see the irritation... he's just cracking an eye open to see who's addressing him...

Compare the eyebrows in the top and bottom panels.
EDIT: Or better, the last two panels.

[Scow2]

So.. his eyebrows are indicating he's focusing in looking over at the speaker... I still don't see it as surefire proof of him being really irritated.

[Tapewolf]

So.. his eyebrows are indicating he's focusing in looking over at the speaker...

I'm reading it as annoyance at being disturbed, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[joshofspam]

So does anyone think that a plate of cookies could be coming Abel's way soon?

Dan was given a plate of cookies from Fa'lina when he was feeling down and Abel seemed fairly curious about them.

Think Fa'lina's cookies are famous throughout the academy?

[Arcblade]

I'm betting on Destania.  We know Abel fights like Destania, which means he probably didn't blow off her offer forever. 

Also, as this is page 98, I'm taking a secondary bet that Abel's story ends soon.  Like, two comics soon. 

About Abel's story:  it wasn't originally going to be 200 pages long.  I forget if it was slated to be 100 pages, or 50 pages, but it wasn't supposed to get this long.  So adding another 15 pages or so isn't too likely now, in my opinion. 

Plus, Amber needs her sanity. 

[jeffh4]

Plus, Amber needs her sanity. 

Sorry to inform you but, that was gone long, long ago.

[MT Hazard]

Anyone think that the 'it' in "is this how it ends?" could be Abels clan? After all, we have no idea if his father or potential step siblings are still alive, he could be the last clan member.

His lack of interest in procreation and the things that enable it seem to add credence to this idea.

[Tapewolf]

His lack of interest in procreation and the things that enable it seem to add credence to this idea.

Actually having children inside SAIA is forbidden.  Though his (presumable) lack of a love life would send the same message, I suppose.

[Nekette]

Am I the only one who remembers that Destania was screwing with Abel's head when he first arrived? His dream of Devin was her. Or at the very least, she was influencing it.
I can drag it from the archives if necessary.

[Tapewolf]

Am I the only one who remembers that Destania was screwing with Abel's head when he first arrived?

I'd say that's probably what's fuelling most of the 'It's Destania!' speculation.

[jeffh4]

His lack of interest in procreation and the things that enable it seem to add credence to this idea.

Actually having children inside SAIA is forbidden.  Though his (presumable) lack of a love life would send the same message, I suppose.

Do you mean giving birth in SAIA is forbidden?  Or anyone pregnant staying there is forbidden?  I'm pretty sure you don't mean that nookie is forbidden!

[VAE]

His lack of interest in procreation and the things that enable it seem to add credence to this idea.

Actually having children inside SAIA is forbidden.  Though his (presumable) lack of a love life would send the same message, I suppose.

Do you mean giving birth in SAIA is forbidden?  Or anyone pregnant staying there is forbidden?  I'm pretty sure you don't mean that nookie is forbidden!

No, just means that if you do that and get pregnant you are in trouble

[Anker Steadfast]

His lack of interest in procreation and the things that enable it seem to add credence to this idea.

Actually having children inside SAIA is forbidden.  Though his (presumable) lack of a love life would send the same message, I suppose.

Do you mean giving birth in SAIA is forbidden?  Or anyone pregnant staying there is forbidden?  I'm pretty sure you don't mean that nookie is forbidden!

Most likely, there's a Magic Ward around the place that inhibits conception.
That would be the easiest way to keep them from breeding like rabbits.

And Fa'Lina is strong enough to pull it off.