Go whats her name. Can't remember at the moment. Bite him some more.
Edit: Hennya, thats her name.
Hennya must have rolled a natural 20.......beautiful. :cry :)
Her head snakes look pissed.
My goodness. What big teeth she has.
I have a feeling that this doesn't bode well for our newfound Heroine, however. Shouldn't be mean to evil Cubi...
Oh... crap. Yeah, Hennya just did more damage in one move than Abel's managed all night, but you just KNOW Aniz is going to kill her (literally) for doing so. Damnation, I LIKE her! I don't want her to die...
That was a hardcore scene. I tip my hat to you, Amber.
-Seth
Oh God, I knew I loved Hennya for a reason! And I really hope he doesn't kill her for this. :/
And I'm curious now who the "she" is that he mentions. I'm thinking Aaryanna. :o
"Especially if 'she' is involved..."
I smell FA'LINA! Bet we find out how she ended up adopting Abel...
You know I'm right. :)
Go Hennya go! Rip his head off!
*sighs*
Too bad she's going to completely pwned right now.
Anyway, I doubt that "she" is Aaryanna..... Fa'lina... maybe.
Anyways, what the hell IS Hennya anyways?
This can only end badly. :<
Long time reader first time posting. Yea.. Hennya seems really really cool.. but yes, I agree when it can only end badly..
Tastey....More fun to sink your teeth in...
Quote from: Seth C Triggs on August 04, 2007, 12:34:41 AMThat was a hardcore scene. I tip my hat to you, Amber.
This is true.
`She' would seem not to be Fa'Lina, since he already knows that she's involved and would have accounted for that. Probably not Aary, either. Abel and Aary seem to have some sort of minor disagreement, and I'll bet that if Aary was involved in this, Abel would have much more of a visceral reaction to her.
I would also like to point out that since Hennya is a creature, bad things might happen if Aniz tries to do her in.
incubi chewtoy :P
Because I felt like it...
Aniz can't enjoy his sandwich (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Kasarn/mess/DMFA/Abel96-sandwich.jpg)... because Hennya is stealing it
Aniz Sings: Chocolate Rain (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/Kasarn/mess/DMFA/Abel96-chocolate_rain.jpg)
Quote from: Mock AV on August 04, 2007, 12:42:54 AM
Go Hennya go! Rip his head off!
*sighs*
Too bad she's going to completely pwned right now.
Anyway, I doubt that "she" is Aaryanna..... Fa'lina... maybe.
Anyways, what the hell IS Hennya anyways?
The reason I suggest Aaryanna is that it seems that he's been working for Fa'Lina all along. http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Abel_92.php
That and Aaryanna (in future) accepted the job as Professor of Pain and Terror [ http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_594.php ] which she obviously has experience in. [Though now that I check it, Aaryanna's only 28 or so years older than Abel.]
But Eh, I don't think Fa'Lina. Maybe another new character from an opposing clan. Or haha. http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_553.php
A pleasant surprise, as I was expecting we get more of Abel's weekly beating. Go Hennya! :mowmeep
(Though like others above, I fear next week.)
You know, here's a thought. I still think it's unlikely that Aniz will risk incurring the wrath of Hennya's family (and probably Ahnora's as well), but what if Aniz convinced Hennya to betray (or at least abandon) Abel out of some sort of creature code that we are not familiar with?
Wouldn't that be a stinker?
((Reply to a few posts up :p))
Remember though. Hennya's a creature and has always known about it, therefore you know she's probably learned differant fighting styles for her nature.
Besides, she's at least going to give him a run for his money I'm thinking :p
Oop, there goes my Saninty..BELIVE IT!
Am I the only one that suspects that "she" refers to Regina?
Quote from: Zachski on August 04, 2007, 02:12:16 AM
Am I the only one that suspects that "she" refers to Regina?
TIME PARADOX. OH SHI--
Oh, wait, her age is actually posted. Nevermind.
Sorry for the Time Paradox.
EDIT: At the risk of spawning a chain of off-topic posts...
Regina is really young for a demon o_o
*stirs the pot* Maybe "she" is Kria?
Quote from: The Lurking Dragon on August 04, 2007, 02:33:50 AM
*stirs the pot* Maybe "she" is Kria?
*adds salt*
Or even Destania?
Im thinking the backwings will have something to do with removing Hennya
You know, I really hope that Hennya manages to kill the S.o.B. - he deserves to be eaten alive by snakes. I feel sorry for the snakes though, getting his taste out of their mouths is going to take strong vinegar.
The Auld Grump
Holy SH*T, Henya can fight!
but what If Aniz bites back?
Quote from: TheAuldGrump on August 04, 2007, 03:06:50 AM
I feel sorry for the snakes though, getting his taste out of their mouths is going to take strong vinegar.
It's nothing a few meat cookies couldn't cure. :mowcookie
He's not gonna have the fangs to match a snake girl. Most likely poisonous too, leading to a possible double loss as he gets her with his wings while the poison works its way through his system until he has to concede and retreat for the time being.
Oof, that looks like a nasty bite.
I don't remember anything about Cubi being particularly immune to venom.
Someone needs to roll high in their saving throw VS Poison.
That I did not expect.
Frankly I think it's more likely we're going to lose Hennya than Aniz at this juncture, since I suspect he is the link between Abel and Edward.
'She'... My guess is Fa'Lina. It could be Kria though since she does like him and seeing him messed up like that is not going to go down well with her.
As for venom, 'Cubi are shapeshifters and tend to self-heal over time so in the worst case he could probably amputate the bitten portion painlessly and grow it back later.
**EDIT**
Kasarn, what font size and spec did you use in the 'chocolate rain' strip?
Quote from: Manawolf on August 04, 2007, 03:48:52 AM
He's not gonna have the fangs to match a snake girl. Most likely poisonous too, leading to a possible double loss as he gets her with his wings while the poison works its way through his system until he has to concede and retreat for the time being.
Don't forget, Aniz has claws.. like any feline...really, sharp claws.
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 04, 2007, 04:34:01 AM
Kasarn, what font size and spec did you use in the 'chocolate rain' strip?
12 point. Photoshop makes the font size relative to the DPI, so I changed that to 72 first (I don't know if the GIMP does the same thing but I thought I'd mention it).
The asterisks in the second panel were Times New Roman (randomly picked) as Pasteris has full size asterisks.
The spaces in the middle panel were 6pt because Pasteris has large spaces and it wouldn't fit.
Nom nom nom.
Quote from: Kasarn on August 04, 2007, 05:20:11 AM
12 point. Photoshop makes the font size relative to the DPI, so I changed that to 72 first (I don't know if the GIMP does the same thing but I thought I'd mention it).
Thanks! I managed to do it once (a little picture where Dan says "Oh my God... I'm a furry!") but I didn't make notes on how it was done :(
I take it there were no other parameters, like bold?
Go hennya :D
Quote from: computer nerd on August 04, 2007, 05:50:22 AM
Go hennya :D
I think she will - like this:
http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_Fools003.php
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 04, 2007, 05:34:07 AM
Quote from: Kasarn on August 04, 2007, 05:20:11 AM
12 point. Photoshop makes the font size relative to the DPI, so I changed that to 72 first (I don't know if the GIMP does the same thing but I thought I'd mention it).
Thanks! I managed to do it once (a little picture where Dan says "Oh my God... I'm a furry!") but I didn't make notes on how it was done :(
I take it there were no other parameters, like bold?
Only Photoshop's
Sharp anti-aliasing.
8) I take it that it isn't a, " fangs for the memory " , to Aniz ?
Quote from: Sunny on August 04, 2007, 01:40:11 AM
The reason I suggest Aaryanna is that it seems that he's been working for Fa'Lina all along. http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Abel_92.php
I don't see anything there that sugests a connection to Falina
Quote from: thegayhare on August 04, 2007, 07:28:46 AM
I don't see anything there that sugests a connection to Falina
She probably meant
http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Abel_94.php
hmm good point but I don't think that sugests he's working for her
just that he knows her and is currently doing something she'd dissaprove of
but It does suggest that the She isn't Falina
My guess is Kria
Just because Hennya is serpentine doesn't make her naturally poisonous.
Besides, her tail/lower body is coming around so she can give Aniz a nice, tight 'hug'. Hennya-constrictor!
Quote from: Janus Whitefurr on August 04, 2007, 07:49:18 AM
Just because Hennya is serpentine doesn't make her naturally poisonous.
Besides, her tail/lower body is coming around so she can give Aniz a nice, tight 'hug'. Hennya-constrictor!
Hennya 1 Aniz 0
Holy SHIT, GO HENNYA! :mowmeep :mowhappy
And, that was a seriously cool drawing, Amber. Sweet.
I guess all the people who were asking "Where is Hennya in all this" now know. I wonder if Abel was part of this as a distraction, either way he pulled of the job.
Quote from: Janus Whitefurr on August 04, 2007, 07:49:18 AM
Just because Hennya is serpentine doesn't make her naturally poisonous.
Besides, her tail/lower body is coming around so she can give Aniz a nice, tight 'hug'. Hennya-constrictor!
perhaps all Aniz wants is a hug? >:3
Quote from: Turnsky on August 04, 2007, 08:59:42 AM
Quote from: Janus Whitefurr on August 04, 2007, 07:49:18 AM
Just because Hennya is serpentine doesn't make her naturally poisonous.
Besides, her tail/lower body is coming around so she can give Aniz a nice, tight 'hug'. Hennya-constrictor!
perhaps all Aniz wants is a hug? >:3
But he's getting hugs already! (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_138.php)
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 04, 2007, 04:34:01 AMFrankly I think it's more likely we're going to lose Hennya than Aniz at this juncture, since I suspect he is the link between Abel and Edward.
I don't think Aniz is going to die anytime soon (or at least at the hands of anyone here).
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 04, 2007, 04:34:01 AM'She'... My guess is Fa'Lina. It could be Kria though since she does like him and seeing him messed up like that is not going to go down well with her.
I don't think it's Fa'Lina. When Aniz is saying that, he seems to be just putting something together for the first time. If `she' were Fa'Lina, he would have put it together a long time ago. I think this is someone else, tangentially involved.
I had assumed that she was on Aniz/Fa'Lina's side, but it is possible that she is not. I strongly suspect that it's not Aary or Destania, because they would be on Aniz's side, and Abel doesn't seem to hold a grudge against either of them (though I don't think we've actually heard Abel speak of Destania).
It could be Kria or Hennya's mom or...do we actually know that Kria's instructor was male?
Quote from: Turnsky on August 04, 2007, 08:59:42 AMperhaps all Aniz wants is a hug? >:3
Oh...I'm off to work. Can someone else do hugs tiem Hennya and Aniz?
Quote from: superluser on August 04, 2007, 09:17:27 AM
I don't think it's Fa'Lina. When Aniz is saying that, he seems to be just putting something together for the first time. If `she' were Fa'Lina, he would have put it together a long time ago. I think this is someone else, tangentially involved.
Yes, you're right. I misread the strip, since he's talking about 'her' as if she is going to get in the way. The way he was talking about Fa'Lina gives me the impression that he's been ordered or allowed to fetch Abel. The whole thing could be some elaborate SAIA fieldwork/exam if his 'adventuring' consists largely of making reports back to the Academy.
I was thinking that he meant she'd be furious when he tries to enroll a son he's just beaten up.
QuoteI had assumed that she was on Aniz/Fa'Lina's side, but it is possible that she is not. I strongly suspect that it's not Aary or Destania, because they would be on Aniz's side, and Abel doesn't seem to hold a grudge against either of them (though I don't think we've actually heard Abel speak of Destania).
He doesn't like Aary, and she doesn't like him although it seems to be more rivalry than anything worse. Aary is about 50 and still a very young student by 'Cubi standards so it really, really isn't gonna be her.
Destania's more interesting. She was certainly on Abel's side by the time she left, since she taught him martial arts and god knows what else ( http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_713.php - choice quote "I once had a vested interest in [him]").
Her main job is pain and terror, so it looks like she did that privately as a favour like she did with her stepdaughter. He must have got on her good side to do that - seriously, I would not ask a favour from a 7000-year-old specialist in terror unless I was already friendly with them >:3
All that careful plotting, evil ranting, and he forgets the 800 pound mythos in the room. Looks like Aniz just pulled a Jyrras in terms of absentmindedness.
His favourite shirt...ruined.
It's great to see the comics flowing again.
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 04, 2007, 09:36:49 AMDestania's more interesting. She was certainly on Abel's side by the time she left, since she taught him martial arts and god knows what else ( http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_713.php - choice quote "I once had a vested interest in [him]").
We know that Destania thinks herself to be on Abel's side, but I don't think that we have any proof that Abel agrees. I think Aniz would claim to be acting in Abel's best interests, as well.
Quote from: superluser on August 04, 2007, 10:32:47 AM
We know that Destania thinks herself to be on Abel's side, but I don't think that we have any proof that Abel agrees. I think Aniz would claim to be acting in Abel's best interests, as well.
Perhaps, but it looks to me like Abel
requested the lessons from Destania.
Quote from: Turnsky on August 04, 2007, 08:59:42 AM
Quote from: Janus Whitefurr on August 04, 2007, 07:49:18 AM
Just because Hennya is serpentine doesn't make her naturally poisonous.
Besides, her tail/lower body is coming around so she can give Aniz a nice, tight 'hug'. Hennya-constrictor!
perhaps all Aniz wants is a hug? >:3
NECK HUGS! :giggle
Quote from: Black_angel on August 04, 2007, 09:03:42 AM
Quote from: Turnsky on August 04, 2007, 08:59:42 AM
Quote from: Janus Whitefurr on August 04, 2007, 07:49:18 AM
Just because Hennya is serpentine doesn't make her naturally poisonous.
Besides, her tail/lower body is coming around so she can give Aniz a nice, tight 'hug'. Hennya-constrictor!
perhaps all Aniz wants is a hug? >:3
But he's getting hugs already! (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_138.php)
Pib hugs!!!
As I've said about prior episodes in Abel's Story, Aniz appears to be, well, toying with everyone here. And, despite what everyone else has said about Aniz tossing around his "wife," I believe Aniz has been showing great restraint.
Yes, hurling May across the room is still, "restraint," to Aniz. With Hennya's attack, however, I believe Aniz will stop pulling his punches.
We're about to see what a 'cubi can really do when the gloves come off.
(As for the "she," I suspect either Destianna, or some other older 'cubi female working at SAIA. But not Fa'lina. She doesn't seem the type to hurt her own students.)
Quote from: candide on August 04, 2007, 12:21:18 PM
As I've said about prior episodes in Abel's Story, Aniz appears to be, well, toying with everyone here. And, despite what everyone else has said about Aniz tossing around his "wife," I believe Aniz has been showing great restraint.
Yes, hurling May across the room is still, "restraint," to Aniz. With Hennya's attack, however, I believe Aniz will stop pulling his punches.
We're about to see what a 'cubi can really do when the gloves come off.
(As for the "she," I suspect either Destianna, or some other older 'cubi female working at SAIA. But not Fa'lina. She doesn't seem the type to hurt her own students.)
Maybe he wasn't supose to hurt abel
Quote from: computer nerd on August 04, 2007, 01:48:35 PM
Quote from: candide on August 04, 2007, 12:21:18 PM
As I've said about prior episodes in Abel's Story, Aniz appears to be, well, toying with everyone here. And, despite what everyone else has said about Aniz tossing around his "wife," I believe Aniz has been showing great restraint.
Yes, hurling May across the room is still, "restraint," to Aniz. With Hennya's attack, however, I believe Aniz will stop pulling his punches.
We're about to see what a 'cubi can really do when the gloves come off.
(As for the "she," I suspect either Destianna, or some other older 'cubi female working at SAIA. But not Fa'lina. She doesn't seem the type to hurt her own students.)
Maybe he wasn't supose to hurt abel
well, define "hurt", first. 'cuz that isn't really "hurting" as far as i can see. nothing a little antiseptic and a wet cloth won't fix.. he might not be supposed to injure abel seriously. You really gotta feel for abel, though, his entire world is disintergrating before his very eyes.
I wonder if abel even felt anythin from that slash?
Kaskar already beat me to "Fangs for the memory"
So I'll just say
McGruff says take a bite out of evil
Hennaya is getting hungry because she hasn't had any cookies yet, and just wants a quick bite
I wonder what Aniz tastes like. :U
I think someone learned anger management from Pip or the other way around. That's almost exactly how Pip would have handled it, though with the size difference, maw difference I think she will induce more damage per attack(s). With Hennya's hand angle and position she can easily slit Aniz's throat.
All I can say is this, "Revenge is a dish best served... with teeth!" - Pip
and this
"It's always the nice girls you should be worried about."
*wears his glasses* Hold onto your butt..
Actually, I just noticed somthing. When Aniz says "especially if 'she' is involved", he seems to be looking back into the room. The only people there would be May and Hennaya, so I think the word "she" may refer to one of them. I have thoughts, but you'd probably say I'm crazy. (Of course, on this forum, you say I'm crazy anyway.)
All I can say is...OH SNAP. :U
Quote from: Turnsky on August 04, 2007, 02:55:15 AM
Quote from: The Lurking Dragon on August 04, 2007, 02:33:50 AM
*stirs the pot* Maybe "she" is Kria?
*adds salt*
Or even Destania?
*drops in some toadstools* Or Charline!
*Charline blinks* No, I'm over here. *noms on forumites* Hungry!
*erm* Oh... Well, in any case Henya's going to learn about tentawings very soon, I suspect. Too bad she won't live to apply that lesson. >:3
Kitty with tentacle wrapy things vs. python girl with tentacle wrapy things...possibly venom... well there is clearly no contest here.
Quote from: Alondro on August 04, 2007, 07:08:00 PM
Quote from: Turnsky on August 04, 2007, 02:55:15 AM
Quote from: The Lurking Dragon on August 04, 2007, 02:33:50 AM
*stirs the pot* Maybe "she" is Kria?
*adds salt*
Or even Destania?
*drops in some toadstools* Or Charline!
*Charline blinks* No, I'm over here. *noms on forumites* Hungry!
*erm* Oh... Well, in any case Henya's going to learn about tentawings very soon, I suspect. Too bad she won't live to apply that lesson. >:3
Will you stop knawing on my head? I told you I wasnt gonna write smut!! And basicly I do think she might not be poisonus at all..
Get off your high horse, wannabe.
With that set of fangs Aniz may be losing an entire shoulder either way.
Quote from: Manawolf on August 04, 2007, 08:00:21 PM
Get off your high horse, wannabe.
With that set of fangs Aniz may be losing an entire shoulder either way.
Or maybe a neck too...
The snake hair can handle that, or at least tear off a pair of small wings.
KEKEKE! GO HENNYA! KICK HIS 'CUBI ASS! :D
... I just thought (Uh-Oh!) ... Shouldn't Aniz have known Hennya was behind him? (Whole "Mind Reading" thingy-ma-bobby)
8) Is Hennya giving Aniz a love bite ? Oo is it still a case of she's just still pissed about his speech ...
Quote from: candide on August 04, 2007, 12:21:18 PM
As I've said about prior episodes in Abel's Story, Aniz appears to be, well, toying with everyone here. And, despite what everyone else has said about Aniz tossing around his "wife," I believe Aniz has been showing great restraint.
Yes, hurling May across the room is still, "restraint," to Aniz. With Hennya's attack, however, I believe Aniz will stop pulling his punches.
There's an old rule that goes something like the following:
I will not tell my Legions of Terror "And he must be taken alive!" The command will be "And try to take him alive if it is reasonably practical."
Unfortunately, the entire point of this is that Aniz must keep Abel alive. There are paths that Aniz could have taken already, but he hasn't, probably because they would endanger his son. Attacking Hennya may be one of them.
Quote from: Catffeinated on August 04, 2007, 11:10:42 PM
... I just thought (Uh-Oh!) ... Shouldn't Aniz have known Hennya was behind him? (Whole "Mind Reading" thingy-ma-bobby)
Telepathy and clairvoyance are two different psychic abilities, boy.
Quote from: Manawolf on August 05, 2007, 02:30:31 AM
Quote from: Catffeinated on August 04, 2007, 11:10:42 PM
... I just thought (Uh-Oh!) ... Shouldn't Aniz have known Hennya was behind him? (Whole "Mind Reading" thingy-ma-bobby)
Telepathy and clairvoyance are two different psychic abilities, boy.
...
I don't see the diference myself...
I do wonder who the "she" he's refering to is. It will be important.
I'm thinking Fa'lina's out (she seems involved, and he is wondering if 'she' would be involved), as well as Aaryanna (a bit too young to be involed in anything)...
Looking back, he seems to be retracting his previous statement that having a hemophobic son would help him. He may have known that he was about to lose a lot of blood, or someone was about to use the aversion to blood to her advantage, and Aniz's disadvantage.
:mowmeep In this case, is Hennya being just another over-protective female ?
Quote from: Castle Pokemetroid on August 05, 2007, 03:20:36 AM
Quote from: Manawolf on August 05, 2007, 02:30:31 AM
Quote from: Catffeinated on August 04, 2007, 11:10:42 PM
... I just thought (Uh-Oh!) ... Shouldn't Aniz have known Hennya was behind him? (Whole "Mind Reading" thingy-ma-bobby)
Telepathy and clairvoyance are two different psychic abilities, boy.
...
I don't see the diference myself...
One's the ability to read minds, the other's the ability to perceive (generally in an abstract manner) the future.
Arguably, telepathy would let Aniz be aware of those around him, which means he 'should' have known Hennya was there. Either he could sense her presence and didn't care, or the basic level of mindreading doesn't allow for that sort of perception.
He IS full of himself as well, we must remember.
Quote from: Janus Whitefurr on August 05, 2007, 03:49:59 AMOne's the ability to read minds, the other's the ability to perceive (generally in an abstract manner) the future.
Well, telepathy is the ability to communicate with thoughts, which can be more than just mind reading. It can, for example, include the ability to communicate secretly through thoughts over arbitrary distances, while mind readers might only be able to broadcast those thoughts to everyone close enough and sensitive enough to pick them up.
But yes, clairvoyance is not the same. A fortune teller might be able to predict that you're going to win the lottery tomorrow, but couldn't tell you which card you're thinking of.
Quote from: Janus Whitefurr on August 05, 2007, 03:49:59 AMArguably, telepathy would let Aniz be aware of those around him, which means he 'should' have known Hennya was there. Either he could sense her presence and didn't care, or the basic level of mindreading doesn't allow for that sort of perception.
It seems that he should have been able to read her mind (assuming it's not shielded) as she decided to attack him. Remember that Twilight Zone episode where Bill Mumy turned that guy into a Jack-in-the-Box?
Edit: This leads to the question--what if he's pretending to be momentarily distracted so that he can execute a more effective counterattack? The scream, however, seemed to be real and not the sort of thing you'd do if you were planning to counter.
Roughly anyone knew Aniz well enough..He wouldnt care how much blood he spills even if it has to be his in large many doses..And I belive that what dear Janus was trying to say mainly...Aniz is a d*$% and does what he wants...
:mowhappy Oh dear, do we have another guest for Hennya's wedding, or what ? And how well will Abel be able to help Hennya's wedding ?
Hey can't cubi go in people dreams ? maybe it a dream to freak abel out and make him go quietly without a sound :U
:mowignore Always remember, Abel is awake and also is a Cubi. Also, I do not think he would daydream under these conditions ...
Quote from: computer nerd on August 05, 2007, 06:03:10 AM
Hey can't cubi go in people dreams ? maybe it a dream to freak abel out and make him go quietly without a sound :U
:mowninja Hennya and May are both pissed at Aniz. Seems he has to buy some time till some assistance comes, or work something out ...
Quote from: superluser on August 05, 2007, 01:26:08 AM
Quote from: candide on August 04, 2007, 12:21:18 PM
As I've said about prior episodes in Abel's Story, Aniz appears to be, well, toying with everyone here. And, despite what everyone else has said about Aniz tossing around his "wife," I believe Aniz has been showing great restraint.
Yes, hurling May across the room is still, "restraint," to Aniz. With Hennya's attack, however, I believe Aniz will stop pulling his punches.
There's an old rule that goes something like the following:
I will not tell my Legions of Terror "And he must be taken alive!" The command will be "And try to take him alive if it is reasonably practical."
Unfortunately, the entire point of this is that Aniz must keep Abel alive. There are paths that Aniz could have taken already, but he hasn't, probably because they would endanger his son. Attacking Hennya may be one of them.
Well, yes, that is certainly
one of the reasons Aniz has been maintaining complete control of the situation, including his use of violence.
But I wasn't speculating on Aniz' motives for pulling his punches. I merely was observing that he
was, IMNSHO.
(Aside: And,
obviously, Aniz has no intent of harming his son, just keeping him at bay.)
Quote from: superluser on August 05, 2007, 04:08:03 AM
But yes, clairvoyance is not the same. A fortune teller might be able to predict that you're going to win the lottery tomorrow, but couldn't tell you which card you're thinking of.
Just to complicate matters - the fortune teller -will- be able to tell you what card you're -going- to tell them that you're thinking of.
That may not be the one that you -are- thinking of, if you're sneaky. And, while the outcome is the same, the paths to reach there are very different.
Just dropping by to bring up somthin', I remember someone in one of the older threads mentioning that Aniz showed his headwings, but not his backwings. someone else speculated that this could be because he likes the shirt he's wearing, and I'm inclined to agree with that. Now that Hennya has ruined said shirt, I predict that we will see Aniz in his full Cubi form in the next comic...
But back on topic, Aniz should have been able to sense Hennya's mind sneaking up on him, unless she has some sort of mental shielding. Simce she is another Creature, and a Mythos at that, she probably did. That may be why she surprised Aniz.
Unless Janus is right, and Aniz was just to full of himself to see it. That works too :P
Quote from: techmaster-glitch on August 05, 2007, 02:42:49 PM
Just dropping by to bring up somthin', I remember someone in one of the older threads mentioning that Aniz showed his headwings, but not his backwings. someone else speculated that this could be because he likes the shirt he's wearing, and I'm inclined to agree with that. Now that Hennya has ruined said shirt, I predict that we will see Aniz in his full Cubi form in the next comic...
Quite. The obvious tactic would be to skewer her, and she's in just the right place for that.
That said, if 'she' is Kria, I doubt she'll be pleased that he's just murdered one of her charges.
Candide said
As for the "she," I suspect either Destianna, or some other older 'cubi female working at SAIA. But not Fa'lina. She doesn't seem the type to hurt her own students.
Fa'lina on resolving problems (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_534.php)
Fa'lina dealing with violations of the rules (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_554.php)
Fa'lina has an interesting approach to resolving disputes (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_589.php)
Fa'lina and positive reinforcement (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_599.php)
I don't think that Fa'lina would do permanent damage to a student. But when you have experts in healing spells (and possibly resurrection spells as well), that leaves a lot of room.
Quote from: techmaster-glitch on August 05, 2007, 02:42:49 PM
Just dropping by to bring up somthin', I remember someone in one of the older threads mentioning that Aniz showed his headwings, but not his backwings. someone else speculated that this could be because he likes the shirt he's wearing, and I'm inclined to agree with that. Now that Hennya has ruined said shirt, I predict that we will see Aniz in his full Cubi form in the next comic...
Amber herself has said that Aniz loves that shirt
Perfect. That means that Aniz is definatley going to go totally Cubi ballistic with his wing-tentacles in the next strip...
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 05, 2007, 02:57:19 PM
The obvious tactic would be to skewer her, and she's in just the right place for that.
Quote from: techmaster-glitch on August 05, 2007, 10:53:51 PM
Perfect. That means that Aniz is definatley going to go totally Cubi ballistic with his wing-tentacles in the next strip...
I think that Aniz will try emotion jamming Hennya first.
Quote from: techmaster-glitch on August 05, 2007, 10:53:51 PM
Perfect. That means that Aniz is definatley going to go totally Cubi ballistic with his wing-tentacles in the next strip...
.........
>:O
I swear, Amber, if you kill Hennya next strip, I'll go Vlad the Impaler on you!
(...No I won't. I just had to say it.)
:mowsmile Is Fa'lina sitting back in the shadows, and inwardly laughing as Henya attacks Aniz ?
Oh come on, you all have no faith in Hennya! Heck, for all we know, she could have been an adventurer who's fought and defeated Cubi like this before! Or, she could be a cubi in disguise, which would explain her tentacle head thinggy shapeshifting like that. Either way, I suspect Hennya will come out of this alive. Bloody and beaten, probably. But alive.
:mowmeep But will Aniz survive Hennya ?
Quote from: kaskar on August 06, 2007, 04:02:22 AM
But will Aniz [come out of this alive]?
I would say yes, since from his mention of Fa'Lina and the fact that he is attempting to remove Abel from his wife's care, he would seem to be taking Abel to the Academy, which we know happened.
Personally I subscribe to the theory that Edward kills him a few centuries later...
...And refresh my memory as to who Edward is? I'm drawing a blank at the moment.
Quote from: Aleolus on August 06, 2007, 04:11:43 AM
...And refresh my memory as to who Edward is? I'm drawing a blank at the moment.
http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_297.php
See also:
http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_527.php
8) This may be getting a bit too 'plot conveinient' ...
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 06, 2007, 04:07:58 AM
Quote from: kaskar on August 06, 2007, 04:02:22 AM
But will Aniz [come out of this alive]?
I would say yes, since from his mention of Fa'Lina and the fact that he is attempting to remove Abel from his wife's care, he would seem to be taking Abel to the Academy, which we know happened.
Personally I subscribe to the theory that Edward kills him a few centuries later...
It seems that the battle over custody with Abel is being fought out now ...
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 06, 2007, 04:20:13 AM
Quote from: Aleolus on August 06, 2007, 04:11:43 AM
...And refresh my memory as to who Edward is? I'm drawing a blank at the moment.
http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_297.php
See also:
http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_527.php
Quote from: kaskar on August 05, 2007, 06:37:17 AM
:mowignore Always remember, Abel is awake and also is a Cubi. Also, I do not think he would daydream under these conditions ...
At this point he's just found out he's... something. He doesn't know what he is yet. So whatever cubi skills he has in the main comic has yet to show in this story.
I feel neglected :mowsad Nobody even seemed to notice my post, nor even comment on it :cry
Quote from: Madd the Sane on August 05, 2007, 03:32:03 AM
Looking back, he seems to be retracting his previous statement that having a hemophobic son would help him. He may have known that he was about to lose a lot of blood, or someone was about to use the aversion to blood to her advantage, and Aniz's disadvantage.
Quote from: Madd the Sane on August 06, 2007, 10:47:10 AM
I feel neglected :mowsad Nobody even seemed to notice my post, nor even comment on it :cry
Quote from: Madd the Sane on August 05, 2007, 03:32:03 AM
Looking back, he seems to be retracting his previous statement that having a hemophobic son would help him. He may have known that he was about to lose a lot of blood, or someone was about to use the aversion to blood to her advantage, and Aniz's disadvantage.
Interesting idea, you think then that the "she" Aniz is refering to is Hennya, then?
Quote from: Aleolus on August 06, 2007, 11:32:44 AM
Interesting idea, you think then that the "she" Aniz is refering to is Hennya, then?
well that was my first guess.
Quote from: Madd the Sane on August 06, 2007, 10:47:10 AM
I feel neglected :mowsad Nobody even seemed to notice my post, nor even comment on it :cry
You're on a message board. 99% of your posts are unimportant, going to be ignored, or both. Don't take it personally, it happens to everybody.
Instead, focus on ways to abuse your newfound power, like making stupid comments that nobody is ever going to read! That's what I do.
Quote from: Raist on August 06, 2007, 01:58:39 PM
Quote from: Madd the Sane on August 06, 2007, 10:47:10 AM
I feel neglected :mowsad Nobody even seemed to notice my post, nor even comment on it :cry
You're on a message board. 99% of your posts are unimportant, going to be ignored, or both. Don't take it personally, it happens to everybody.
Alternatively, the people who -would- respond either felt that the moment had passed, what with everyone else posting lots, or have yet to read your post.
Quote from: Raist on August 06, 2007, 01:58:39 PM
Instead, focus on ways to abuse your newfound power, like making stupid comments that nobody is ever going to read! That's what I do.
That' a really good idea to -not- do. Seriously.
Take this as a subtle hint. ;-]
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on August 06, 2007, 02:05:16 PM
That' a really good idea to -not- do. Seriously.
Take this as a subtle hint. ;-]
I'd ask how many stupid comments you've caught, but I realize that 99% of what I say is stupid humor of one kind or the other.
(rats, I deleted that "deebs wuvs" picture off my server!)
Why are you guys forgetting the OBVIOUS?
Hennya's mind could have been open to Aniz's mind reading but if she did not speak in her thoughts but only pictured what she had planned then Aniz's mind reading would have been moot.
Remember in the Cubi 101. Their mind reading is more like listening to the radio. Be the transmitter your brain and the songs what your saying/thinking in your head. Also cubi generally suffer from ADD.
Mind Reader blocking is kinda like where you think of a brick wall to mask your true thoughts from mind readers.
You don't have to speak in your mind in order to come up with a plan, in fact a picture is worth 1000 words...
This advice was brought to you by Madmann135, remember it next time you come face to face with a cubi.
Quote from: Madmann135 on August 06, 2007, 08:34:26 PM
Why are you guys forgetting the OBVIOUS?
Hennya's mind could have been open to Aniz's mind reading but if she did not speak in her thoughts but only pictured what she had planned then Aniz's mind reading would have been moot.
Remember in the Cubi 101. Their mind reading is more like listening to the radio. Be the transmitter your brain and the songs what your saying/thinking in your head. Also cubi generally suffer from ADD.
In that vein, one would also need to be tuned to the right mind/station. If his attentions are focused elsewhere, that vital information is missed 'cause he's not tuned in.
What happens when he can't find the correct station?
8) Then he's not really tuned in to the situation ?
Quote from: Castle Pokemetroid on August 07, 2007, 12:48:33 AM
What happens when he can't find the correct station?
He gets an unexpected set of teeth in the neck.
Chomp attack for the win.
I've never really seem Amber draw much brutality before. It's quite delightful.
8) Is it now good to be a real pain in the neck ?
Hmm, Hennya's mythos race looks decidedly Gorgon like if I'm not mistaken. And if that's true, there maybe the possibly of stone based poison involved.
:mowmeep Is Hennya giving Aniz a poisonous bite, or just being a pain in the neck to him. I wonder.
:mowignore And when/will Fa'lina turn up, and I wonder who's side she will take ?
Quote from: The DXM on August 07, 2007, 07:49:00 PM
Chomp attack for the win.
I've never really seem Amber draw much brutality before. It's quite delightful.
*Charline nods delightedly!* Yes indeed! Now i can request carnivorous VORE pictures! With blood-spray and gore! :boogie
*Charles fears for what little safety he used to have...* :erk
Here's a thought - given a second to think about it, would Abel want Aniz (his father, after all) dead? Would May? And what would they do if Aniz suddenly looked like Cid - could they kill him then?
Umm Rafe, Abel for one has gone byebye, he is in the land of "Oh ****, I'm bleeding, oh **** blood." And May is in the land of "This can't be happening, this can't be happening." I don't think they are really too concerned with what's going on with Aniz right now. Atleast not until Aniz kills Hennya (And after that, we all have a good idea that he probably will)
Quote from: Rafe on August 08, 2007, 04:59:15 PM
Here's a thought - given a second to think about it, would Abel want Aniz (his father, after all) dead? Would May?
I can't speak for May, but if he now kills Hennya, Abel might indeed want him dead.
Oh clever...You sure are sure a smart wallybee. And a random quote for you Rafe. "Wheres your triangles? Of course..Your too FAT for triangles!"
Quote from: Zedd on August 08, 2007, 06:04:34 PM
Oh clever...You sure are sure a smart wallybee.
Was that a typo or are you trying to wind him up? :B
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 08, 2007, 06:23:44 PM
Quote from: Zedd on August 08, 2007, 06:04:34 PM
Oh clever...You sure are sure a smart wallybee.
Was that a typo or are you trying to wind him up? :B
Maybe...I can fake it if you hum a couple bars..
I'm not clear on the reference for wallybee. Is this a reference to the animated short the Adventures of Andre and Wally B., a mis-spelling of wallaby, or something else. I'm just curious. (No need to add a color.)
Quote from: Teroniss on August 08, 2007, 06:03:14 PM
Umm Rafe, Abel for one has gone byebye, he is in the land of "Oh ****, I'm bleeding, oh **** blood." And May is in the land of "This can't be happening, this can't be happening." I don't think they are really too concerned with what's going on with Aniz right now. Atleast not until Aniz kills Hennya (And after that, we all have a good idea that he probably will)
I assume Abel and May are going to snap out of their respective stupors some time soon, especially with the screaming and fighting raising the volume. I'd still like to see what would happen if Aniz became Cid or someone else, or I suppose, made them think he was. And as some people have already mentioned - Hennya may or may not be fooled by such things
*Comes back in after a long absence*
Y'know, just when I became genuinely convinced that Aniz was going to win this (which took an oddly long time in itself, given how he's been holding all the cards for weeks now - ah, traditional rules of fiction...), this happens. well, I did think that if there was a wild card in there, it was her.
Could still go either way.
(http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/8575/deliciousanizyy8.jpg)
:D
Quote from: Naldru on August 08, 2007, 07:10:49 PM
I'm not clear on the reference for wallybee. Is this a reference to the animated short the Adventures of Andre and Wally B., a mis-spelling of wallaby, or something else. I'm just curious. (No need to add a color.)
Failure, good sir!
Rafe is a Wallabee (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallabee), a small, kangaroo-like marsupial which, like all marsupials, is native to the continent of Australia. "Wallybee" is simply a vocal corruption of the pronunciation. :kirby
Well, not all marsupials. There are several in America, including the Possom.
:mowhappy Oh well, who now will they bring in to the plot , to be the Joker in the pack ?
Quote from: Raist on August 08, 2007, 10:18:59 PM
Rafe is a Wallabee (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallabee), a small, kangaroo-like marsupial which, like all marsupials, is native to the continent of Australia. "Wallybee" is simply a vocal corruption of the pronunciation. :kirby
It could also be construed as a mild insult - I'm assuming that's why "Where's Wally?" is called something else in the US.
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 09, 2007, 04:17:17 AMIt could also be construed as a mild insult - I'm assuming that's why "Where's Wally?" is called something else in the US.
Neither Wally nor Wallabee/Wallybee/Wallaby are insults in the US, as far as I'm aware.
There is Wally World, the destination of Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Vacation, but that's about the only thing I've seen associated with it.
Quote from: ChaoSynergy on August 08, 2007, 08:29:30 PM
(http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/8575/deliciousanizyy8.jpg)
:D
Bahahahah!
:mwaha
Quote from: superluser on August 09, 2007, 05:06:30 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on August 09, 2007, 04:17:17 AMIt could also be construed as a mild insult - I'm assuming that's why "Where's Wally?" is called something else in the US.
Neither Wally nor Wallabee/Wallybee/Wallaby are insults in the US, as far as I'm aware.
There is Wally World, the destination of Clark Griswold in National Lampoon's Vacation, but that's about the only thing I've seen associated with it.
And for a lighter note...I wouldnt insult my friends...much. But if I have offended you my dear friend Rafe..Im sorry
8) Is Hennya soon to come out with a line in Aniz Burgers ? Or the cookies that we never found out the tasty ingredient in ? Is the secret ingredient, part Aniz ?
Quote from: kaskar on August 09, 2007, 12:52:19 AM
:mowhappy Oh well, who now will they bring in to the plot , to be the Joker in the pack ?
I strongly suspect that the joker will be Aniz's next revelation.
Quote from: Goatmon on August 09, 2007, 05:24:49 AM
Quote from: ChaoSynergy on August 08, 2007, 08:29:30 PM
(http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/8575/deliciousanizyy8.jpg)
:D
Bahahahah!
:mwaha
*Charline inserts phrase* Can it maybe be vore time now, please? >:3
And to think that we all thought that Hennya was just a 'scatter-brained, socially confused Mythos' who wouldn't be able to put up any fight whatsoever against Aniz.
Boy, Amber, you sure made us wrong!
:mowmeep Or is Hennya going to come out and cook some tasty Aniz-seed cookies now ? Aniz better look out , in more ways than one ... Or is it a case of, " The nuts and May ? "
Quote from: kaskar on August 09, 2007, 10:28:48 PM
Or is Hennya going to come out and cook some tasty Aniz-seed cookies now ? Aniz better look out , in more ways than one ...
The mental image that brings to mind isn't suitable for a PG comic. It's not suitable for an MA-14 comic, either. In fact, it's really only suitable for a Lady-X comic.
Quote from: Raist on August 09, 2007, 10:52:35 PMThe mental image that brings to mind isn't suitable for a PG comic. It's not suitable for an MA-14 comic, either. In fact, it's really only suitable for a Lady-X comic.
Get your mind out of the gutter. And don't try dragging mine there, either.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aniseed
Track 6 (http://www.amazon.com/Singing-Club/dp/B0009JOMA6).
:mowmeep Amazing how you lot put such a slant on things like that. To some, it may only be a simple pun type joke, to others, vast mental images of future plots can appear ...
Hennya is our new mascot for the slogan "Take a bite outta crime".
Quote from: Shadowcatcher on August 10, 2007, 09:33:20 AM
Hennya is our new mascot for the slogan "Take a bite outta crime".
Ow..
I was thinking that perhaps Hennya "hungers for revenge"
There was also the quote from Shakespeare that "Revenge is a dish best served cold", on in this case cubi body temperature. Of course since snakes are normally cold blooded, this could be a "cold blooded" attack.
I'm looking forward to what happens tomorrow. I have a feeling that we're going to see an episode of "Let's make a deal" tomorrow or the following week.
"Revenge is a dish best served cold" isn't from Shakespeare.
It's a Klingon proverb, used by Kahn Noonien Singh, in The Wrath of Kahn.
Quote from: Rafe on August 10, 2007, 11:50:55 PM
"Revenge is a dish best served cold" isn't from Shakespeare.
It's a Klingon proverb, used by Kahn Noonien Singh, in The Wrath of Kahn.
And I will leave you like you left her.....
Buried alive...
:mowmeep Is Hennya protecting May, Abel, or is she just getting pissed at Aniz's ego ?
A little of column A, a little of column B...
8) Who will win ?
Quote from: Naldru on August 10, 2007, 09:50:55 PM
There was also the quote from Shakespeare that "Revenge is a dish best served cold", on in this case cubi body temperature. Of course since snakes are normally cold blooded, this could be a "cold blooded" attack.
Boo. Bad pun!
Quote from: Rafe on August 10, 2007, 11:50:55 PM
"Revenge is a dish best served cold" isn't from Shakespeare.
True - it's a paraphrasing of a line from Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' novel "Les Liaisons dangereuses", from 1782.
Quote from: Paul on August 12, 2007, 01:42:12 PMTrue - it's a paraphrasing of a line from Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' novel "Les Liaisons dangereuses", from 1782.
It's unclear that this is actually true. The Star Trek writers mat have gotten it from somewhere else, but that place appears not to be Les Liaisons dangereuses.
Quote from: superluser on August 12, 2007, 04:56:18 PM
Quote from: Paul on August 12, 2007, 01:42:12 PMTrue - it's a paraphrasing of a line from Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' novel "Les Liaisons dangereuses", from 1782.
It's unclear that this is actually true. The Star Trek writers mat have gotten it from somewhere else, but that place appears not to be Les Liaisons dangereuses.
Click here (http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/9/messages/813.html)
I just looked it up on the web, and I now tend to agree with Paul.
It has been referenced in a great many movies and books as can be seen by clicking here (http://www.mtannoyances.com/?p=646) or here (http://itre.cis.upenn.edu/~myl/languagelog/archives/003007.html).
Quote from: Naldru on August 12, 2007, 06:18:30 PMClick here (http://www.phrases.org.uk/bulletin_board/9/messages/813.html)
I just looked it up on the web, and I now tend to agree with Paul.
It has been referenced in a great many movies and books as can be seen by clicking here (http://www.mtannoyances.com/?p=646) or here (http://itre.cis.upenn.edu/~myl/languagelog/archives/003007.html).
They claim that the quote was "La vengeance est un plat qui se mange froid." This quote does not appear in Les Liaisons dangereuses (http://fr.wikisource.org/wiki/Les_Liaisons_dangereuses). In fact, -froid- appears only a few times in the text, never in the same letter as -mang-, rarely in the same letter as -veng-, and only on one occasion do -froid- and -veng- appear in the same paragraph. It is possible that it's using other words, but the fact that they managed to get at least two of the key words wrong makes it very difficult to track.
Wikipedia says,
The first written appearance of the proverb "revenge is a dish best served cold" is often credited to the 18th century novel les Liaisons dangereuses, but since it doesn't actually appear in the original text, the validity of this attribution is unclear.
8)
Quote from: Naldru on August 10, 2007, 09:50:55 PM
I was thinking that perhaps Hennya "hungers for revenge"
There was also the quote from Shakespeare that "Revenge is a dish best served cold", on in this case cubi body temperature. Of course since snakes are normally cold blooded, this could be a "cold blooded" attack.
I'm looking forward to what happens tomorrow. I have a feeling that we're going to see an episode of "Let's make a deal" tomorrow or the following week.
8) Does that mean that the winner will make the loser lose the utmost ? How long till either side suffers the final indignaty ...
Revenge is a dish best served with pinto beans and muffins!
*Freak-a-fan!* :3
Quote from: Alondro on August 13, 2007, 07:12:46 PM
Revenge is a dish best served with pinto beans and muffins!
*Freak-a-fan!* :3
And the best way to enjoy it is with a spork! :mwaha
Quote from: Alondro on August 13, 2007, 07:12:46 PM
Revenge is a dish best served with pinto beans and muffins!
*Freak-a-fan!* :3
Hm...
"I ate his liver... with pinto beams, and a nice muffin... [charfcharfcharfcharf]!"
8) What about distilled Revenge ? The art of making alcholic drink and liquers has been around for years . It would be the perfect drink for the adventurer.
Quote from: ChaoSynergy on August 08, 2007, 08:29:30 PM
(http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/8575/deliciousanizyy8.jpg)
:D
*dies with laughter* nomnomNOM XD
8) It seems here that blood will flow. Does anyone bite the dust here ?
Quote from: kaskar on August 14, 2007, 08:07:57 AM
8) It seems here that blood will flow. Does anyone bite the dust here ?
bullets are yummy. >:3
"Ohnoeeesss! Abel's pappy's gonna die! They can't do that, can they?--"
*morphage*
"O.o;"
This day TOTALLY sucks for Abel, huh?
Just when I started to not hate Devin... *shakefist*