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Title: 2016/07/25 [DMFA #1682] The importance of phrasing
Post by: Cassi-kun on July 25, 2016, 03:12:55 AM
I am terribly intrigued by the word "cannot" in this answer... Hizell himself is hesitant to cross a Fae, so I wonder what sort of power it would take that the Fae couldn't do anything about it.

Especially given that previously Mab & Pip have discussed Pip's form being part of a "deal" they had made.

Edit:
  Fixed your title. Hope you don't mind.
    -- llearch
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 The importance of phrasing
Post by: Tapewolf on July 25, 2016, 03:37:58 AM
Quote from: Cassi-kun on July 25, 2016, 03:12:55 AM
I am terribly intrigued by the word "cannot" in this answer... Hizell himself is hesitant to cross a Fae, so I wonder what sort of power it would take that the Fae couldn't do anything about it.

There do seem to be magics which are keyed to the owner/creator.  For instance, SAIA is some kind of hyperrealm that can be accessed only with the consent of Fa'Lina, and all Hizell's power couldn't break that wall down.

This may be a similar case in that Mab instigated it and only Mab can undo it as and when she feels Pip has learned his lesson.

QuoteEspecially given that previously Mab & Pip have discussed Pip's form being part of a "deal" they had made.
I imagine it's the kind of deal whereby Pip serves as her pet and loses access to all his powers in exchange for Mab not utterly destroying him.
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 The importance of phrasing
Post by: ZacAttac21 on July 25, 2016, 03:40:53 AM
But... but... My fanfics! :<
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 [DMFA #1682] The importance of phrasing
Post by: llearch n'n'daCorna on July 25, 2016, 05:31:38 AM
Limitations on a Fae include other Fae; also, Ambaargh is troll.
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 [DMFA #1682] The importance of phrasing
Post by: Lying Foo on July 25, 2016, 05:38:41 AM
...hmm (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU7rqB9E_0M).
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 [DMFA #1682] The importance of phrasing
Post by: Merlin on July 25, 2016, 07:55:09 AM
Just a drake, made of teeth?


(edit: haha i forgot who my sig was of P:)
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 [DMFA #1682] The importance of phrasing
Post by: ZacAttac21 on July 25, 2016, 11:30:34 AM
Quote from: Lying Foo on July 25, 2016, 05:38:41 AM
...hmm (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oU7rqB9E_0M).

+1 applaud :kirby
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 [DMFA #1682] The importance of phrasing
Post by: Wanderer on July 25, 2016, 02:23:52 PM
...Is it just me, or is Amber's shirt an experiment in change-blindness? The color changes throughout the panels.
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 [DMFA #1682] The importance of phrasing
Post by: Cassi-kun on July 25, 2016, 06:51:22 PM
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on July 25, 2016, 05:31:38 AM
Limitations on a Fae include other Fae; also, Ambaargh is troll.
Also Fae are trolls!
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 [DMFA #1682] The importance of phrasing
Post by: justacritic on July 25, 2016, 07:07:28 PM
Thus Amber is also fae.
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 [DMFA #1682] The importance of phrasing
Post by: nevwyn on July 25, 2016, 11:35:59 PM
Seems Legit.

Ambaargh is fae troll... also seems legit.
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 The importance of phrasing
Post by: Tuyu on July 26, 2016, 12:39:21 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on July 25, 2016, 03:37:58 AM
I imagine it's the kind of deal whereby Pip serves as her pet and loses access to all his powers in exchange for Mab not utterly destroying him.
In their outside-of-Furrae conversations, I didn't get the impression that Mab had that kind of a power advantage over Pip. But that's just me.
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 The importance of phrasing
Post by: Merlin on July 26, 2016, 06:58:16 PM
Quote from: Tuyu on July 26, 2016, 12:39:21 AM
In their outside-of-Furrae conversations, I didn't get the impression that Mab had that kind of a power advantage over Pip. But that's just me.

Hard to say, but I think I agree. He certainly didn't have any qualms about needling her.
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 The importance of phrasing
Post by: Tapewolf on July 26, 2016, 07:08:27 PM
Quote from: Merlin on July 26, 2016, 06:58:16 PM
Hard to say, but I think I agree. He certainly didn't have any qualms about needling her.

There is a Q&A which I linked to quite recently, where Pip's greatest fear is listed as "one day his actions will get her attention and she'll decide he should just be destroyed".  Which may or may not be canon, and if it is it may or may not refer to Mab.
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4796612/#cid:34540381
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 The importance of phrasing
Post by: Merlin on July 26, 2016, 08:03:29 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on July 26, 2016, 07:08:27 PM
Quote from: Merlin on July 26, 2016, 06:58:16 PM
Hard to say, but I think I agree. He certainly didn't have any qualms about needling her.

There is a Q&A which I linked to quite recently, where Pip's greatest fear is listed as "one day his actions will get her attention and she'll decide he should just be destroyed".  Which may or may not be canon, and if it is it may or may not refer to Mab.
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4796612/#cid:34540381

Oooooooh
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 The importance of phrasing
Post by: Amber Williams on July 27, 2016, 06:35:56 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on July 26, 2016, 07:08:27 PM
There is a Q&A which I linked to quite recently, where Pip's greatest fear is listed as "one day his actions will get her attention and she'll decide he should just be destroyed".  Which may or may not be canon, and if it is it may or may not refer to Mab.
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4796612/#cid:34540381

Yeah. Pip isn't referring to Mab in that.  Mab couldn't destroy Pip even if she wanted to.
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 The importance of phrasing
Post by: Merlin on July 27, 2016, 06:41:00 AM
Quote from: Amber Williams on July 27, 2016, 06:35:56 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on July 26, 2016, 07:08:27 PM
There is a Q&A which I linked to quite recently, where Pip's greatest fear is listed as "one day his actions will get her attention and she'll decide he should just be destroyed".  Which may or may not be canon, and if it is it may or may not refer to Mab.
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4796612/#cid:34540381

Yeah. Pip isn't referring to Mab in that.  Mab couldn't destroy Pip even if she wanted to.

It's Pip's mum, isn't it. Pip's scared of his mum.
No questionmarks. New headcanon.  8)
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 [DMFA #1682] The importance of phrasing
Post by: Somebodyelse on July 27, 2016, 03:54:09 PM
Well, if a fae can't destroy him then I'd guess Pip's referring to a god of some sort.
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 [DMFA #1682] The importance of phrasing
Post by: Dishonored on July 27, 2016, 04:47:14 PM
 Maybe Pip's afraid of...Amber! Dun dun dunnnnn!
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 [DMFA #1682] The importance of phrasing
Post by: Qwex1 on July 27, 2016, 05:03:55 PM
Quote from: Somebodyelse on July 27, 2016, 03:54:09 PM
Well, if a fae can't destroy him then I'd guess Pip's referring to a god of some sort.
or another fae

Edit: Sorry, off course not 
Quote from: Amber link=http://dmfa.katbox.net/comic/1682-i-may-be-lying-maybe/
Well, I can at least confirm that Pip is not a Fae in disguise.
Title: Re: 2016/07/25 The importance of phrasing
Post by: Lying Foo on July 28, 2016, 04:53:54 AM
Quote from: Amber Williams on July 27, 2016, 06:35:56 AM
Yeah. Pip isn't referring to Mab in that.  Mab couldn't destroy Pip even if she wanted to.

Hmm.  I can't help but notice it immediately follows the "loss" of his mate... and he's listed as straight... so by the rules of antecedent...