AWWWWW!!
That. Is so. CUTE.
Hopefully the flailing will subside soon...
:rolleyes
No punchline. OMG NOT FUNNY. :B
Well thats no big surpize theres :3
Cute? I was thinking more along the lines of... awkward. Either that, or just annoying.
-EDIT-
*Looks at comic title.* Oh.
Dan's expression is just so priceless.
..... It's never fun to see a lil people cry. D:
Quote from: BillBuckner on February 06, 2007, 10:09:13 PM
No punchline. OMG NOT FUNNY. :B
I think Dan's face counts.
I'm confused. How much time just passed? If it was a few seconds, is the sky just an artistic liberty or something? Because if it was a lot - this seems even stranger - did Jyrras really just cry for an hour while Dan sat there feeling awkward?
True dat, Boogey. :3
Time certainly moves fast while Jy-Jy tries to comes to grips with things.
Aww... poor Jyrras, we love you. :<
Of course... that might just be adding to your problems...
Quote from: BillBuckner on February 06, 2007, 10:09:13 PM
No punchline. OMG NOT FUNNY. :B
Haven't I seen you on the Sluggy Freelance forum? ;)
*Charline tail-flicks* That roorat is so weak and pathetic! Pitiful and utterly helpless! *tail flick flick flick* He's perfect prey! I MUST EAT HIM!!! :kruger
Quote from: CaswinI'm confused. How much time just passed? If it was a few seconds, is the sky just an artistic liberty or something? Because if it was a lot - this seems even stranger - did Jyrras really just cry for an hour while Dan sat there feeling awkward?
It can get dark pretty fast, if I had to guess I'd say 5 minutes has passed.
He's got that "I'm being eaten alive from the inside" look about him. I wonder if we'll get another comic or two of this before one of them ends it?
Quote from: HaZ×MaT on February 06, 2007, 10:17:22 PM
Quote from: CaswinI'm confused. How much time just passed? If it was a few seconds, is the sky just an artistic liberty or something? Because if it was a lot - this seems even stranger - did Jyrras really just cry for an hour while Dan sat there feeling awkward?
It can get dark pretty fast, if I had to guess I'd say 5 minutes has passed.
I dunno, I'd say a bit longer. Mebbe 30 minutes, an hour. It can take a bit to work up momentum for that much heartfelt sobbing.
The artistic presentation is awesome, but it's got me wondering if Jyrras was talking. I would presume that if the whole thing took more than five minutes, Dan would have tried to prompt some sort of reaction from Jyrras. There are few things more awkward than watching someone cry, and it's surely not helping Jyrras.
Dan's expression in the last panel is great. I've watched enough movies to know that that's supposed to lead to tender embracing, and then to sweet sweet lovin', and Dan looks none too pleased to have invited that scenario.
Part of me wants Dan to say, ``Hey! I just got this thing dry-cleaned!''
We don't hear it, but I get the idea Jyrras may have been pouring out various random things that don't make sense, as people sometimes do when upset. And Dan is doing the only thing anyone can do in that situation. Just sit there and be there for the person who is upset.
Silence can be a golden punchline if used properly. :)
This one would have been worse with words. As is, it's funny. All in Dan's face. :mowmeep
::Reminded of crying scene from Anchorman::
Quote from: Alondro on February 06, 2007, 10:16:35 PM
\*Charline tail-flicks* That roorat is so weak and pathetic! Pitiful and utterly helpless! *tail flick flick flick* He's perfect prey! I MUST EAT HIM!!! :kruger
I feel the need to point out a few things about the supposedly weak, pathetic, pitiful, and utterly helpless roorat.
First, as is inherently obvious, he has the power of KYOOT.
But, moving on, there are further considerations...
His technical mastery, well, we know he can and has built giant mechas.. And apparently other weapons as well. Weak, pathetic, pitiful, and incredibly well armed with devices of his own design.
Also, what seems to be missed by many is his magical mastery. Though not really explicitly stated, it's clear he has a deep understanding of magic. After all, while there may be many spellcasters and so on, especially those with natural born ability, Jyrras has sufficient mastery to have worked out a way to _mass produce_ magic. (Recall his Patches tech...)
In other words, if he has any warning at all you're coming, I would be betting on him.
But... a few more considerations. Due to the above, he's quite rich. Also, his mom's a lawyer. Between those two facts, a firebreathing (possibly litterally) team of lawyers would be following should you do anything...
And finally, one last consideration. The Prophecy: If you cut him down, he will merely return more powerful than before... as Earzilla!
*runs off*
:)
Last panel=not what Dan expected :sweatdrop
This one is funny. :D
I wonder if amber intends to put a blizzard or white/black space in the next comic to save time.
First post I think, but been reading for a long time.
Awww. That is so cute! Heh, I recently did that whole crying on the chest of the guy you like thing. Only I don't think he was as perturbed as Dan is. Too bad that means boy-boy snuggles are kinda out of the question.
Quote from: modelincard on February 06, 2007, 10:59:51 PMLast panel=not what Dan expected :sweatdrop
Betcha he did! If I were Dan, I would have imagined a hundred situations where Jyrras winds up with his hands all over Dan. This would surely have been one of them.
It was what Dan wanted to avoid, surely.
For some reason, Jyrras' poses on the park bench remind me of Edward Hopper's Nighthawks.
Quote from: GabrielsThoughts on February 06, 2007, 11:08:40 PMI wonder if amber intends to put a blizzard or white/black space in the next comic to save time.
I think I know what you mean, but I'd like to hear you say it so that I can more properly tear that argument apart.
Getting Jyrras to admit his crush on Dan: Several years.
Jyrras having an emotional break-down over Dan knowing of the crush: Five minutes
The expression on Dan's face as Jyrras cuddles him for comfort: priceless.
Poor, poor Dan. So sad, yet so funny. And his expression is priceless.
Quote from: Alondro on February 06, 2007, 10:16:35 PM
Haven't I seen you on the Sluggy Freelance forum? ;)
*Charline tail-flicks* That roorat is so weak and pathetic! Pitiful and utterly helpless! *tail flick flick flick* He's perfect prey! I MUST EAT HIM!!! :kruger
*the tiger stands between you and the roorat*
Ah-ah...what have I told you about consuming the cute? Bad Charline...baaaad!
Quote from: Valynth on February 06, 2007, 11:21:01 PM
Getting Jyrras to admit his crush on Dan: Several years.
Jyrras having an emotional break-down over Dan knowing of the crush: Five minutes
The expression on Dan's face as Jyrras cuddles him for comfort: priceless.
There are some things snot covered fur can buy...
Quote from: Psy-Kosh on February 06, 2007, 10:57:35 PM
Quote from: Alondro on February 06, 2007, 10:16:35 PM
\*Charline tail-flicks* That roorat is so weak and pathetic! Pitiful and utterly helpless! *tail flick flick flick* He's perfect prey! I MUST EAT HIM!!! :kruger
I feel the need to point out a few things about the supposedly weak, pathetic, pitiful, and utterly helpless roorat.
First, as is inherently obvious, he has the power of KYOOT.
But, moving on, there are further considerations...
His technical mastery, well, we know he can and has built giant mechas.. And apparently other weapons as well. Weak, pathetic, pitiful, and incredibly well armed with devices of his own design.
Also, what seems to be missed by many is his magical mastery. Though not really explicitly stated, it's clear he has a deep understanding of magic. After all, while there may be many spellcasters and so on, especially those with natural born ability, Jyrras has sufficient mastery to have worked out a way to _mass produce_ magic. (Recall his Patches tech...)
In other words, if he has any warning at all you're coming, I would be betting on him.
But... a few more considerations. Due to the above, he's quite rich. Also, his mom's a lawyer. Between those two facts, a firebreathing (possibly litterally) team of lawyers would be following should you do anything...
And finally, one last consideration. The Prophecy: If you cut him down, he will merely return more powerful than before... as Earzilla!
*runs off*
:)
And lets not forget one other important thing: Backup.
He's friends with the daughter of a demon mare, two fae, several cubi, a handfull of seasoned adventurers, and, most dangerous of all, Wildy.
...but lets be honest here. Mentioning the rest was overkill. Wildy alone should be enough to ward off most potential threats.
You know, I just realized something. It's night time. Given the precision in Biggs' and Dee's plans, I was expecting the plan to start before the day was up. Is it possible that Dan and Jyrras might see dragon carcasses on fire upon the deepness in the sky?
That would make this all the more interesting. Dan and Jyrras thrown together in an adventure, while each tries to come to grips with the emotional upheaval that they have been put through.
Quote from: superluser on February 06, 2007, 11:42:19 PM
You know, I just realized something. It's night time. Given the precision in Biggs' and Dee's plans, I was expecting the plan to start before the day was up. Is it possible that Dan and Jyrras might see dragon carcasses on fire upon the deepness in the sky?
That would make this all the more interesting. Dan and Jyrras thrown together in an adventure, while each tries to come to grips with the emotional upheaval that they have been put through.
Huh? did I miss something? I got the impression those plans were mid to long term-ish.
Not "in a few hours from now"
I dunno why people think that this is something that would happen quickly. Tragic sobbing fits wane and wax. You can wait patiently for (what seems like) hours for it to wind down, only to have it start up again a half hour later. I can relate to Dan so well in this situation, because of course you are concerned about your friend and you don't want to hurt them, but there comes a point at which you just start to think "ENOUGH ALREADY GEEZE AUGH THIS IS THE WORST TORTURE EVER!"
You can only console people for so long.
Quote from: Eibbor_N on February 06, 2007, 11:48:00 PMYou can only console people for so long.
I dunno. I used to be the king of consoling people. I'd sit there and let people talk for hours. It was actually kinda comforting knowing that you were letting people crystallize their own issues. It's not too long until you see the sun set and the sun rise, and they're still talking.
If Dan really cares about Jyrras (as a friend), then this should feel like something that he's honored to do. I can, however, see how Dan would be upset about Jyrras dripping all over his robe.
(Of course, I'm older and more bitter, now, and the fact that my biological clock is doing the Westminster Quarters doesn't help.)
i have to empathize with the little roo rat. still he's emotional rollercoaster does not seem to have any room for passengers.
Quote from: starcat5 on February 06, 2007, 11:33:54 PM
...but lets be honest here. Mentioning the rest was overkill. Wildy alone should be enough to ward off most potential threats.
And he's got his mom. Lawyers trump all. :mowcookie
That last pannel NEEDS a Do Not Want.
Quote from: Shadowcatcher on February 07, 2007, 01:15:04 AM
Quote from: starcat5 on February 06, 2007, 11:33:54 PM
...but lets be honest here. Mentioning the rest was overkill. Wildy alone should be enough to ward off most potential threats.
And he's got his mom. Lawyers trump all. :mowcookie
What of bureaucrats?
Quote from: Jim Halisstrad on February 07, 2007, 01:18:30 AM
That last pannel NEEDS a Do Not Want.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Kasarn/mess/DMFA/Vol745a.jpg) (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Kasarn/mess/DMFA/Vol745b.png)
The third panel could probably be hugs tiem :P
:shineget
Kasarn. You rock on an epic scale of win and awsome.
*shrugs* Nobody else really seems willing to edit the comics... probably because they have better things to be doing :P
Quote from: Kasarn on February 07, 2007, 01:43:30 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Kasarn/mess/DMFA/Vol745b.png)
New LJ icon. *taketake*
<3
Quote from: superluser on February 06, 2007, 11:42:19 PM
You know, I just realized something. It's night time. Given the precision in Biggs' and Dee's plans, I was expecting the plan to start before the day was up. Is it possible that Dan and Jyrras might see dragon carcasses on fire upon the deepness in the sky?
Someone's been reading Vernor Vinge, I see >:3
That's a damn good point: http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_725.php
"Half the world should sleep through it" - Looks like Dan and Jyrras
won't.
Quote from: Tapewolf on February 07, 2007, 04:05:27 AMThat's a damn good point: http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_725.php
"Half the world should sleep through it" - Looks like Dan and Jyrras won't.
Coming off of my raging failure in interpreting the last two Abel's Story pages, I'm beginning to think that the plan might not begin for anything up to a week or two.
(To be frank, Vinge is on my to-read list)
Quote from: Kasarn on February 07, 2007, 01:43:30 AMThe third panel could probably be hugs tiem :P
(http://www.frontiernet.net/~superluser/jyrrashugstiem.jpg)
Now it is. With bonus final panel.
:mowsad Poor jy .. had a hard day .. looks like it has all come to a boil :mowsad
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Quote from: Tapewolf
That's a damn good point: http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_725.php
"Half the world should sleep through it" - Looks like Dan and Jyrras won't.
Hmm Dan and Jyrass to save to world ??
I think at this point Dan should hug Jy-Jy for moral support why? you asked. It the simple reason Dan and Jy-Jy are the best of friends since they were young. I think Dan should give Jy-Jy a hug just to let all things out. I think Dan deep down is a softie and he dosen't let anybody see that side only to Jyrass. But it is priceless that expression says "I don't do HUGS.*Jyrass has to come to terms about everything in his relationships with Abel, Lorenda, Kria and Dan FINALLY to be out in the open and being honest to all of them.
Actually I wouldn't be surprised if Jyrras still doesn't know about Kria's crush on him. If I were in Lorenda's shoes (hooves?) I'd definitely avoid saying "Hey, my mom thinks you're hot" at all costs.
About today's comic, this conversation just becomes more uncomfortable for everyone involved (save for Jyrras fangirls/fanboys, he should be getting quite a chill now) as time goes on.
Quote from: Toric on February 07, 2007, 02:58:55 PM
Actually I wouldn't be surprised if Jyrras still doesn't know about Kria's crush on him. If I were in Lorenda's shoes (hooves?) I'd definitely avoid saying "Hey, my mom thinks you're hot" at all costs.
Have you forgotten comic 374 (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_374.php) and 375 (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_375.php). Jyrras knows about Kria's crush.
But in any case Jyrass should be open and honest with his crushes on everybody and let him go with Lorenda they are so good together.
Quote from: ShiningShadow on February 07, 2007, 04:19:19 PM
But in any case Jyrass should be open and honest with his crushes on everybody and let him go with Lorenda they are so good together.
Mmm, not neccisarily. While a good relationship can start with a friendship, not all friendships should be the start of a relationship. Not saying it's impossible, just not definate.
Crying is important... crying on fur is... messy. The emotions, so very rich, so deep, so not like anyone I know. It used to be so light, how things have grown. *sniff*
I want to cry on people but I get lawsuits :<
Quote from: Zedd on February 07, 2007, 10:20:07 PM
I want to cry on people but I get lawsuits :<
Most people get tears, you might want to have a doctor look at that... or a solicitor.
Quote from: Azlan on February 07, 2007, 10:22:24 PM
Quote from: Zedd on February 07, 2007, 10:20:07 PM
I want to cry on people but I get lawsuits :<
Most people get tears, you might want to have a doctor look at that... or a solicitor.
You letted me cry on your sholder once...
Quote from: Zedd on February 07, 2007, 10:24:46 PM
You letted me cry on your sholder once...
Never happened and this restraining order says it won't ever again. :P
Quote from: AndersW on February 07, 2007, 04:12:37 PM
Quote from: Toric on February 07, 2007, 02:58:55 PM
Actually I wouldn't be surprised if Jyrras still doesn't know about Kria's crush on him. If I were in Lorenda's shoes (hooves?) I'd definitely avoid saying "Hey, my mom thinks you're hot" at all costs.
Have you forgotten comic 374 and 375. Jyrras knows about Kria's crush.
Yes I have. :blush Thank you for refreshing my memory.
Jyrras is turning into a sort of reverse Tenchi Muyo at this point.
I think crying on fur is something special to let ones emotions out. I could see the cease and desisits orders pouring in >:3.
You know, maybe this would have been a good time for Jyras to not have that mind-shield. It might actually help Dan help his friend if he truely could know the suffering he's going through. The last frame with Dan's "ackward" expression worries me a bit that he might make a mistake.
... When does Dan -not- make a mistake? :-)
Yeah if Dan dosen't make a mistake then we have problems *SCREAMS DAN YOU ARE A POD PERSON!!!!!* *and runs away* >:3 >:3.
So... how much time passed, again?
Its hard to tell from Ambers POV