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Title: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Howl on March 12, 2010, 05:35:34 AM
So Abel does not take lightly to being called by his last name. This is indeed interesting. Both DMFA and Abel's Story are at a good point now. Absolutely excellent!
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Tapewolf on March 12, 2010, 05:42:22 AM
This does not look like it's going to end well.  Not least because Abel's broken disguise.
Also, he's going to have to explain that hole in the bar-top to Alexsi.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Janus Whitefurr on March 12, 2010, 05:47:35 AM
And now I can go back to being grouchy that Abel is being snarked again. Woo!

Pip's gone from comedy Dan gnawer to irritating, really.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Mao on March 12, 2010, 05:51:31 AM
*Ahem*  Pip be trollin'.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Gamma on March 12, 2010, 05:56:50 AM
Quote from: Mao Laoren on March 12, 2010, 05:51:31 AM
*Ahem*  Pip be trollin'.
It's what some people* do for fun around here. >3



*Mao, nudge nudge, wink wink ;)
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Tapewolf on March 12, 2010, 05:58:07 AM
I wonder if he'd prefer to be called 'Abel Siar'...?
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: nicoreon the tyrannical on March 12, 2010, 06:06:42 AM
And this is the point that ether their is an interruption, or a new lampshade (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LampshadeHanging?from=Main.Lampshaded) is hung.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Ghostwish on March 12, 2010, 06:58:52 AM
I'm not surprised by this little aspect of Abel's personality. His father's name never really was rewanz, so the name itself is something of a bitter lie.

The only question that pops to my head is: If he's that touchy about it, why is he still siar?
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Lucheek on March 12, 2010, 07:18:51 AM
...so I guess he just put "Abel" on his resume?
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Jasonrevall on March 12, 2010, 07:32:28 AM
Uh oh, Pip got aggro. I hope he's as good a tank as he is High level DPS.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Madd the Sane on March 12, 2010, 07:43:13 AM
And he's fighting him alone. He's clearly marked as Group! Let's hope Pip is a high enough level to survive this.

I wonder who will break up this fight. Maybe Merlitz? :B
I somewhow doubt Pip is doing this just because. I wonder how it fits into Mab's bigger plans.   :mwaha
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Mao on March 12, 2010, 08:01:58 AM
Quote from: Gamma on March 12, 2010, 05:56:50 AM
Quote from: Mao Laoren on March 12, 2010, 05:51:31 AM
*Ahem*  Pip be trollin'.
It's what some people* do for fun around here. >3



*Mao, nudge nudge, wink wink ;)

;>.>

I can only assume you are referring to Amber with this statement.  I have no idea what you're talking about.

(http://i38.tinypic.com/28a7vuv.jpg)

Quote from: Jasonrevall on March 12, 2010, 07:32:28 AM
Uh oh, Pip got aggro. I hope he's as good a tank as he is High level DPS.

Evasion tanking from the looks of it.  Just needs to dps Abel down before his both his luck and agility buffs run out.

Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Ry on March 12, 2010, 08:26:02 AM
Quote from: Ghostwish on March 12, 2010, 06:58:52 AM
I'm not surprised by this little aspect of Abel's personality. His father's name never really was rewanz, so the name itself is something of a bitter lie.

The only question that pops to my head is: If he's that touchy about it, why is he still siar?
Hrm... That is curious.  On the cast list he's listed as having been adopted by Fa'lina. I don't know what switching plans involves, but she might not be able to rebuild since it's essentially been genocided (she hasn't shown any interest in seriously rebuilding her clan at least)- but his clan symbol is pretty obvious on his back.  Also, his lack of shirts generally means that the symbol is completely visible (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1053.php) even when he's trying to hide his cubi heritage.  That's really weird, actually.

I guess he doesn't have issues with his clan, just his dad, but you'd think he'd cover it up when trying to hide that he's cubi. Demo 101 mentions that "a good way to spot a cubi would be to find their marking", he should know that. And for most of the recent comic he's wearing a jacket, but when he's alone working the bar he doesn't... weird.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Ghostwish on March 12, 2010, 08:33:14 AM
Thing is, I believe he perfectly well knows that the only reason Aniz ever had him was in a mad attempt to revive the siar clan. Switching clans would be a very good option when it comes to sticking it to his bastard father. Makes me wonder if there's a hidden condition we don't well know of.

But, aye, Fa'Lina did not adopt him in that fashion. She can't, it seems, or else I think she already would have.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Tapewolf on March 12, 2010, 08:34:49 AM
Quote from: Ry on March 12, 2010, 08:26:02 AM
I guess he doesn't have issues with his clan, just his dad, but you'd think he'd cover it up when trying to hide that he's cubi. Demo 101 mentions that "a good way to spot a cubi would be to find their marking", he should know that. And for most of the recent comic he's wearing a jacket, but when he's alone working the bar he doesn't... weird.

You have to know that it's a clan mark and not just a regular tattoo, though.  Since Siar clan presumably contains 1-3 members (depending on whether Aniz is still alive, and if so, whether he's managed to produce another clan member), so the chances of many people who are non-'Cubi or non-Dragon being able to recognise it for a Siar clan marking is kind of slim.

You might simply be able to say "Runic tattoo = 'Cubi", but I know a couple of people at work who have runic-looking tattoos.  (Okay, so one of them is angsty and never seems to eat, but hey, DMFA is fiction :P )
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: bradypodidae on March 12, 2010, 08:44:16 AM
Quote from: Madd the Sane on March 12, 2010, 07:43:13 AM
I wonder how it fits into Mab's bigger plans. 

Perhaps Pip has his own agenda. Seems almost everyone else has some master scheme in the works, why not Pip?
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: psilorder on March 12, 2010, 09:10:54 AM
Quote from: Ry on March 12, 2010, 08:26:02 AM
Quote from: Ghostwish on March 12, 2010, 06:58:52 AM
I'm not surprised by this little aspect of Abel's personality. His father's name never really was rewanz, so the name itself is something of a bitter lie.

The only question that pops to my head is: If he's that touchy about it, why is he still siar?
Hrm... That is curious.  On the cast list he's listed as having been adopted by Fa'lina. I don't know what switching plans involves, but she might not be able to rebuild since it's essentially been genocided (she hasn't shown any interest in seriously rebuilding her clan at least)

Hmm, the Academy was founded by her in alliance with several clans right?
Is she even allowed to try to rebuild her clan while being the principal of SAIA, a position that gives her extra powers?
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Sunblink on March 12, 2010, 09:30:21 AM
I am interested. Why would Abel be ashamed of his last name? I guess it has something to do with his father, but aha.

Welcome back, Amber!

Quote from: Janus Whitefurr on March 12, 2010, 05:47:35 AM
And now I can go back to being grouchy that Abel is being snarked again. Woo!

Pip's gone from comedy Dan gnawer to irritating, really.

He deserves a trip on a tropical island cruise for tolerating all of this. :<

Maybe that'll make both of us feel better about this situation - we'll just imagine Abel getting some kind of luxury vacation so he can go "SO LONG, SUCKERS!" to the rest of the cast and rush to get a manicure. >:3
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Aracia on March 12, 2010, 09:53:14 AM
...And then Genesis suddenly rouses herself from a drunken coma and stumbles downstairs, interrupting any explanations Pip or Abel were about to provide.  >:3
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: joshofspam on March 12, 2010, 09:57:11 AM
I'm more of the opinion that Abel doesn't like any reminders of his passed and any thing he keeps in mind he doesn't like shared with others. Let's face it one babbling Drake could make all his hard work to bury his passed all wasted effort for Abel's part.

I just hope that isn't the same reaction he had with Mink when he mentioned his own mom to Abel. :cry
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Arcblade on March 12, 2010, 10:01:02 AM
Aww...  Pip is being unkind.  Darn.  It must be "Pick On Abel" day.  At this rate, Abel might lose it completely and go hide in the basement for another week. 
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Naldru on March 12, 2010, 10:07:22 AM
Could it be that Pip is Albanion in disguise?
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Mao on March 12, 2010, 10:23:33 AM
Quote from: Arcblade on March 12, 2010, 10:01:02 AM
Aww...  Pip is being unkind.  Darn.  It must be "Pick On Abel" day.  At this rate, Abel might lose it completely and go hide in the basement for another week. 

Actually.. come to think of it:  If Abel is mid-boss, it makes sense that he's getting picked on.  I just hope he doesn't start calling himself 'The Dark Adonis'....

Wait.. does... does this make Pip Laharl?

</Disgaea referencing>
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Wanderer on March 12, 2010, 10:46:28 AM
Hmm. Interesting Abel response is interesting.

Quote from: the rantIf all goes according to my MASTERFUL plan, there shouldn't be any other missed things or delays until around June. And now that I said that, expect METEORITES. Dozens of them.

No no, you don't need meteorites Amber. You're just going to get sick. Again. Like you always do after a con. And before a con. And a good 182.5 days out of a year.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Arcblade on March 12, 2010, 11:44:04 AM
Quote from: Mao Laoren on March 12, 2010, 10:23:33 AM
Quote from: Arcblade on March 12, 2010, 10:01:02 AM
Aww...  Pip is being unkind.  Darn.  It must be "Pick On Abel" day.  At this rate, Abel might lose it completely and go hide in the basement for another week. 

Actually.. come to think of it:  If Abel is mid-boss, it makes sense that he's getting picked on.  I just hope he doesn't start calling himself 'The Dark Adonis'....

Wait.. does... does this make Pip Laharl?

</Disgaea referencing>

Yeah, and Pip seems to have the attitude for it.  Hm...  But then who's Etna?  Mab would seem to be more Flonne than Etna...  And the mows can be Prinnies. 
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: RandomMetaphysics on March 12, 2010, 12:05:56 PM
Note to self, never call Abel by his full name.
On another note... Pip must either be really brave, or really... I don't know the proper word for this situation :mowdizzy
Geez... Abel got so mad his head wings manifested.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Kayriel on March 12, 2010, 12:22:45 PM
>PERHAPS REMEMBERING TO UPLOAD WOULD BE A SMART THING AMBER.
I am a tactical GENIUS.<

... Tactical geni-
CREEEEEEEEEEEEEED!
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: jeffh4 on March 12, 2010, 12:48:40 PM
Quote from: Naldru on March 12, 2010, 10:07:22 AM
Could it be that Pip is Albanion in disguise?
I don't remember Pip going to the Fae kingdom when Mab took everyone there, so it's possible.  Certainly the snarkiness is there.

Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on March 12, 2010, 12:05:56 PM
Note to self, never call Abel by his full name.
On another note... Pip must either be really brave, or really... I don't know the proper word for this situation :mowdizzy
Geez... Abel got so mad his head wings manifested.
I'd say Pip is supremely self-confident.  He's likely made the calculated risk based on his assessment of Abel's personality that Abel won't go all vorpal-dagger on him. . . .at least with the present amount of provocation. 

Abel is taking the "don't mess with me" stance right now. There's no reason to pretend he's not a cubi so he's taking the gloves off with Pip.  Abel is saying, "provoke me further at your own peril."

Maybe Dan will have to break up ANOTHER vorpal dagger fight!  :-)
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: SpottedKitty on March 12, 2010, 12:58:41 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on March 12, 2010, 05:58:07 AM

I wonder if he'd prefer to be called 'Abel Siar'...?


If anyone even thinks that name, I suspect Abel's next tentacle-stab won't be aimed to miss.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: entropicage on March 12, 2010, 01:18:16 PM
Snicker-snack?
:mowcookie
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: terrycloth on March 12, 2010, 01:41:47 PM
Pip = Mid Boss (he's acting all snarky like mid boss)
Mab = Flonne
Abel = Etna (far more experienced than the lead, but with issues)
Prinnies = Warp Aci (all of which worship Abel)

So then Laharl is... Dan? Nah, I think Laharl is Jyrass. He's the one who's going to rule the world, after all.

Dan is just that one warrior you keep reincarnating to each new tier so they get super-powerful.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Mrs_A_ZeTavia on March 12, 2010, 02:01:54 PM
I think Pip should just stop talking now, but yet we all know he won't....  >:3

Next he'll probably say: "I've heard your father used to fly into snit-fits as well back in the day...."  :3
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Les on March 12, 2010, 02:10:10 PM
Yeeeeesss, Interesssting....   >:3

Abel has a lot of issues, a LOT of issues he's chosen to deal-with by not dealing with them, simply avoiding and deflecting them with his snarky-loner skills.. the BIG issue of Aniz' plan getting back on track though is looming and an Abel who doesn't have his house in order by the time that happens could be very bad things indeed.  ...and what better way to get Abel to face what he's fleeing than to fight Snark with Snark?   :P

MMmmm, what's this I smell?   Could it be.. Character Development?   ;)
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Sind on March 12, 2010, 02:10:41 PM
Ow man, I'm starting to like Pip more for every update o_O
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: VAE on March 12, 2010, 02:30:57 PM
Quote from: Les on March 12, 2010, 02:10:10 PM
Yeeeeesss, Interesssting....   >:3

Abel has a lot of issues, a LOT of issues he's chosen to deal-with by not dealing with them, simply avoiding and deflecting them with his snarky-loner skills.. the BIG issue of Aniz' plan getting back on track though is looming and an Abel who doesn't have his house in order by the time that happens could be very bad things indeed.  ...and what better way to get Abel to face what he's fleeing than to fight Snark with Snark?   :P

MMmmm, what's this I smell?   Could it be.. Character Development?   ;)


Hmm, but who says Aniz is alive?
Remember when Alexsi spoke to Destania, she referred to Abel as someone she taught to go without others' help... she seemed to remember him without any disdain or contempt, which when you think of her offer could mean that Abel back then actually did the smart thing and with her advice/help ensured Aniz will not do this to anyone anymore, as well as gotten revenge...
Destainia would likely be just contemptful and sour about him if he did nothing,
Also when you think Aaryanna was somewhat more afraid Merlitz meets him than even clans that hate her ... I think that implies that although not as powerful as her, Abel was quite the man in the past...


The whole thing seems to me that Abel has fixed up this particular issue, but since most of his drive came from need of revenge, when he was done, he was left rather apathic and just coasted on trying to forget all while taking less than useful classes ....
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Les on March 12, 2010, 02:33:01 PM
Remember, Destania has had her own bit of Character Development (and Kids!) since she had that conversation with Abel oh so many centuries ago.   :mowtongue
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: iceick on March 12, 2010, 02:34:33 PM
Pip is starting to sound more and more like Aniz with every strip. Speaking of Aniz, I wonder if Abel is staying as clan Siar because he plans to eat his father's soul  (http://missmab.com/Demo/Leader06.php) so he can accend.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Tapewolf on March 12, 2010, 02:42:40 PM
Quote from: iceick on March 12, 2010, 02:34:33 PM
Pip is starting to sound more and more like Aniz with every strip. Speaking of Aniz, I wonder if Abel is staying as clan Siar because he plans to eat his father's soul  (http://missmab.com/Demo/Leader06.php) so he can accend.

I think that particular trick would only work if Aniz had ascended.  If he also ate the entire (non-Fae) cast at Lost Lake I guess he might be able to get enough energy (or not, I don't know) but he doesn't seem that selfish to me.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: jeffh4 on March 12, 2010, 02:54:52 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on March 12, 2010, 02:42:40 PM
Quote from: iceick on March 12, 2010, 02:34:33 PM
Pip is starting to sound more and more like Aniz with every strip. Speaking of Aniz, I wonder if Abel is staying as clan Siar because he plans to eat his father's soul  (http://missmab.com/Demo/Leader06.php) so he can accend.

I think that particular trick would only work if Aniz had ascended.  If he also ate the entire (non-Fae) cast at Lost Lake I guess he might be able to get enough energy (or not, I don't know) but he doesn't seem that selfish to me.

So you're saying Abel has room for personal growth, then?
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Alondro on March 12, 2010, 04:50:21 PM
Abel's clan mark wouldn't have been a problem for him in the past, since he hardly ever left SAIA until Fa'lina forced him to go help Dan.

Also, note that Pip is completely unconcerned with Abel's hostility.  I wonder if Pip got more power than just speech from the Fae!   :U
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Zedd on March 12, 2010, 04:50:51 PM
Sure let's piss off the cookie monster..See what endures  :3
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Psychedelic Mushroom on March 12, 2010, 05:25:21 PM
Y'know. I'd still like to know where the heck Abel's bandage went.  :<  It randomly disappeared. >XD Unless he took it off before Alexsi and Pyroduck got home....
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Drayco84 on March 12, 2010, 06:14:07 PM
Pip is acting unbelievably snarky here, and is pushing far more buttons than even Wildy dared... Plus, that smirk says "I know something you don't, and it's gonna be HILARIOUS when you find out. Well, hilarious to me, anyway."

I now wonder just how much truth there was in his threat to eat Azlan's spine when he made the Lassie jokes... Well, Azlan also knew Pip from way-back-when, so...

But now that you mention it, Abel does kinda give off a Vyers Mid-Boss vibe... But then, he also doesn't have that "Dan, I am your father but since I'm too cool to resort to over-used, super-cliched dialogue, I'm just gonna make it obvious, but not really say anything."
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Starcat5 on March 12, 2010, 06:21:42 PM
Quote from: Ghostwish on March 12, 2010, 06:58:52 AM
I'm not surprised by this little aspect of Abel's personality. His father's name never really was rewanz, so the name itself is something of a bitter lie.

Yah. Nothing like bringing up the fact that his (Abel's) father (Aniz) murdered someone just so he (Aniz) could impersonate him (Rewanz) and bang his (Rewanz's) wife. ...with the infered implacation that he (Aniz) has done it before, and will be starting the whole thing up again very soon.

(Names were added in the second readthrough of this draft. Once the number of male references hit three, the sentence needed some serious clarifacation.)
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Tapewolf on March 12, 2010, 06:38:27 PM
Random thoughts - rather than Abel chewing up the tabletop, does he know any flashbang spells?  (Drakes dislike flash photography).
Also, if Dan walked in to see Abel threatening Pip, would he try to intervene or cheer him on?
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: VAE on March 12, 2010, 06:47:18 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on March 12, 2010, 06:38:27 PM
Random thoughts - rather than Abel chewing up the tabletop, does he know any flashbang spells?  (Drakes dislike flash photography).
Also, if Dan walked in to see Abel threatening Pip, would he try to intervene or cheer him on?
Does yelling FATALITY!! while chewing popcorn
count as intervention?

Oh wait, Dan would interven  - he wants to do pip himself
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Arcblade on March 12, 2010, 06:51:35 PM
Bahaha.  Flashbangs are funny.  It might be worth seeing Pip get really pissed off, just to see what he says in understandable languages.  And if Abel did that, he might manage to knock Pip out of his smugly superior attitude.  

That said, probably a bad idea.  Pissing off Pip does involve losing blood.  Probably limbs.  

I'm wondering where this is going.  It's pretty obvious to me now that the way to make Abel do anything is to throw him off balance.  Wildy just did that in order to gauge what kind of guy Abel is, and clearly, she succeeded.  Fa'Lina did that just recently in Abel's Story to get him to go see his mother.  Makes sense to me that Pip is leading up to something.  

Last note:  A shell of cynicism is only useful until you're in a situation you don't know how to handle. 
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Roach Lord on March 12, 2010, 07:08:19 PM
Quote from: Sind on March 12, 2010, 02:10:41 PM
Ow man, I'm starting to like Pip more for every update o_O

Indeed. Before he was just the pet to use for punchlines when he there wasn't one to be had. Now he actually has a fun personality! And one I' am highly suspicious off, reasonably of course.

...Did Pip's eye colour change? Or is that just my imagination or basic stupidity?
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Arcblade on March 12, 2010, 07:46:02 PM
It's not your imagination.  Pip's eyes have always been black, but they're getting more detailed.  Less pure black with a bit of detail, and more "shades of dark grey and black."  I'm not an art major, so I can't say precisely what it is she's doing to make them different/better, but you're not the only one to note the change. 

Actually, it distresses me some, because now Pip's eyes in this comic remind me of Regina's, and that comparison is not one I like.  But I think that's more a matter of how Amber's drawing eyes these days. 
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: VAE on March 12, 2010, 07:49:40 PM
Quote from: Arcblade on March 12, 2010, 07:46:02 PM
It's not your imagination.  Pip's eyes have always been black, but they're getting more detailed.  Less pure black with a bit of detail, and more "shades of dark grey and black."  I'm not an art major, so I can't say precisely what it is she's doing to make them different/better, but you're not the only one to note the change. 

Actually, it distresses me some, because now Pip's eyes in this comic remind me of Regina's, and that comparison is not one I like.  But I think that's more a matter of how Amber's drawing eyes these days. 

Hmm i thought it was just to point out the fact his eyes are bulging out - it is kind of simulating light reflecting off the convex surface
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Naldru on March 12, 2010, 11:19:39 PM
Quote from: starcat5 on March 12, 2010, 06:21:42 PM
Yah. Nothing like bringing up the fact that his (Abel's) father (Aniz) murdered someone just so he (Aniz) could impersonate him (Rewanz) and bang his (Rewanz's) wife. ...with the infered implacation that he (Aniz) has done it before, and will be starting the whole thing up again very soon.
I think that there is a question as to whether Aniz killed Cid before or after the marriage to May.  It's possible May never met the real Cid.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: AmigaDragon on March 12, 2010, 11:35:14 PM
Quote from: Ghostwish on March 12, 2010, 06:58:52 AM
I'm not surprised by this little aspect of Abel's personality. His father's name never really was rewanz, so the name itself is something of a bitter lie.

The only question that pops to my head is: If he's that touchy about it, why is he still siar?

His biological father (Aniz), no, but (I assume) Sid's name was... unless their society was matriarchal, in which case it was May's last name (regardless of marriage).

Quote from: Ry on March 12, 2010, 08:26:02 AM
- but his clan symbol is pretty obvious on his back.  Also, his lack of shirts generally means that the symbol is completely visible (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1053.php) even when he's trying to hide his cubi heritage.  That's really weird, actually.

What would you call that backless garment if not a shirt?

Quote from: Alondro on March 12, 2010, 04:50:21 PM
Abel's clan mark wouldn't have been a problem for him in the past, since he hardly ever left SAIA until Fa'lina forced him to go help Dan.

Prior to his time at SAIA, he never had trouble with the mark except with May, who promptly jumped onto his "worse" activity (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Abel_28.php). Not that she knew what it really was, she thought (as he did) that it was just a tattoo.

Quote from: Tapewolf on March 12, 2010, 06:38:27 PM
Also, if Dan walked in to see Abel threatening Pip, would he try to intervene or cheer him on?

He'd intervene (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_153.php).

Quote from: Naldru on March 12, 2010, 11:19:39 PM
I think that there is a question as to whether Aniz killed Cid before or after the marriage to May.  It's possible May never met the real Cid.

I'm pretty sure it was after Sid and May married, but like everyone else here (except Amber :mowwink ), I could be wrong.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Starcat5 on March 13, 2010, 12:28:06 AM
Quote from: AmigaDragon on March 12, 2010, 11:35:14 PM
Quote from: Ry on March 12, 2010, 08:26:02 AM
- but his clan symbol is pretty obvious on his back.  Also, his lack of shirts generally means that the symbol is completely visible (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1053.php) even when he's trying to hide his cubi heritage.  That's really weird, actually.

What would you call that backless garment if not a shirt?

An apron with shirtless T-Sleeves? The top half of a backless evening gown with shirtless T-Sleeves? An upper body loin cloth with... you get the idea. >:3
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: VAE on March 13, 2010, 12:29:48 AM
Quote from: starcat5 on March 13, 2010, 12:28:06 AM
Quote from: AmigaDragon on March 12, 2010, 11:35:14 PM


What would you call that backless garment if not a shirt?

An apron with shirtless T-Sleeves? The top half of a backless evening gown with shirtless T-Sleeves? An upper body loin cloth with... you get the idea. >:3

Upper body loincloth seems strangely appropriate for someone who often makes an ass of himself ...
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: AmigaDragon on March 13, 2010, 01:09:22 AM
You have upper loins?
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Howl on March 13, 2010, 01:59:23 AM
Quote from: Arcblade on March 12, 2010, 06:51:35 PM
That said, probably a bad idea.  Pissing off Pip does involve losing blood.  Probably limbs.  

Pissing off Pip involves losing blood or limbs if you can't beat him. I'm pretty sure Abel could deal with one drake he has over 200 years on.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Ry on March 13, 2010, 09:49:01 AM
Quote from: Naldru on March 12, 2010, 11:19:39 PM
Quote from: starcat5 on March 12, 2010, 06:21:42 PM
Yah. Nothing like bringing up the fact that his (Abel's) father (Aniz) murdered someone just so he (Aniz) could impersonate him (Rewanz) and bang his (Rewanz's) wife. ...with the infered implacation that he (Aniz) has done it before, and will be starting the whole thing up again very soon.
I think that there is a question as to whether Aniz killed Cid before or after the marriage to May.  It's possible May never met the real Cid.
Are we sure Cid was even a real person? He might have been- I just can't remember any mention either way.  I wouldn't put it past Aniz to kill someone just to take their place, but I also wouldn't put it past him to invent someone just to come off as a being and have an easier time finding someone to mother his offspring. I imagine that would be easier- less chance of running into someone who knew the guy.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Tapewolf on March 13, 2010, 10:15:25 AM
Quote from: Ry on March 13, 2010, 09:49:01 AM
Are we sure Cid was even a real person? He might have been- I just can't remember any mention either way.

http://missmab.com/Comics/Abel_87.php

...so, Aniz said that he killed Cid.  Exactly when is unclear.  It's still possible that he was lying to upset her, but chances are he did kill him.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Ry on March 13, 2010, 10:23:35 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on March 13, 2010, 10:15:25 AM
Quote from: Ry on March 13, 2010, 09:49:01 AM
Are we sure Cid was even a real person? He might have been- I just can't remember any mention either way.

http://missmab.com/Comics/Abel_87.php

...so, Aniz said that he killed Cid.  Exactly when is unclear.  It's still possible that he was lying to upset her, but chances are he did kill him.

I said "I can't remember". Since you apparently don't understand this phrase, let me clarify: "This may have been stated several times- hell, there might've been a comic featuring Aniz killing Cid in a horrible fashion. But I don't remember it, seeing as I don't have the most stellar memory, so could someone point me in the right direction?"


Edit-  :mowignore I apparently can't read english to save my life.  Thank you for the link.  Sorry again. *slinks away*
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Tapewolf on March 13, 2010, 10:25:07 AM
Quote from: Ry on March 13, 2010, 10:23:35 AM
I said "I can't remember". Since you apparently don't understand this phrase, let me clarify: "This may have been stated several times- hell, there might've been a comic featuring Aniz killing Cid in a horrible fashion. But I don't remember it, seeing as I don't have the most stellar memory, so could someone point me in the right direction?"

And in what way is this different from what I did?
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Ry on March 13, 2010, 10:27:14 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on March 13, 2010, 10:25:07 AMAnd in what way is this different from what I did?
Ohmygod, I am so sorry. I completely misread your second sentence.  :mowignore
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Tapewolf on March 13, 2010, 10:30:58 AM
Quote from: Ry on March 13, 2010, 10:27:14 AM
Ohmygod, I am so sorry. I completely misread your second sentence.  :mowignore

No worries, it happens to everyone.  I have to be honest, if there's one thing that irks me it's going off to help someone and then having them huff about it.  However it usually ends up a misunderstanding and I'm glad that was the case here as well :P
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: VAE on March 13, 2010, 10:32:53 AM
Quote from: Ry on March 13, 2010, 10:27:14 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on March 13, 2010, 10:25:07 AMAnd in what way is this different from what I did?
Ohmygod, I am so sorry. I completely misread your second sentence.  :mowignore

Hmm i did the same - i read it as saying Exactly what is unclear...
It seems that mental projection is doing its job
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Tapewolf on March 13, 2010, 10:37:38 AM
Quote from: danman on March 13, 2010, 10:32:53 AM
Hmm i did the same - i read it as saying Exactly what is unclear...
It seems that mental projection is doing its job

Or I phrased it poorly.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: VAE on March 13, 2010, 10:41:49 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on March 13, 2010, 10:37:38 AM
Quote from: danman on March 13, 2010, 10:32:53 AM
Hmm i did the same - i read it as saying Exactly what is unclear...
It seems that mental projection is doing its job

Or I phrased it poorly.
Not really - as i say, it is mental projection happening
I remember a few days ago , with a friend, we were reading a notice informing about the death of one faculty memeber at the college.
It just said he suddenly died in hospital blah-blah but the friend thought it mentioned a heart attack and we had to return to the notice for me to show him it does not say so
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Mrs_A_ZeTavia on March 13, 2010, 11:58:16 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on March 13, 2010, 10:37:38 AM
Quote from: danman on March 13, 2010, 10:32:53 AM
Hmm i did the same - i read it as saying Exactly what is unclear...
It seems that mental projection is doing its job

Or I phrased it poorly.

I misread stuff all the time, that's why I've been mostly rereading things just to make sure.

So after rereading what you said, I didn't see anything that was phrased poorly.  :mowwink

Misreads happen, it's a fact of life!  :3
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1093] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Madd the Sane on March 13, 2010, 12:17:01 PM
Three pages in, and only now someone mentions that this should be strip #1093.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Mao on March 13, 2010, 12:21:06 PM
Ahem...

http://clockworkmansion.com/forum/index.php/topic,7073.0.html

There's already a thread for 1093... Might be why no one noticed.
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Ry on March 13, 2010, 12:39:19 PM
Quote from: danman on March 13, 2010, 10:32:53 AM
Quote from: Ry on March 13, 2010, 10:27:14 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on March 13, 2010, 10:25:07 AMAnd in what way is this different from what I did?
Ohmygod, I am so sorry. I completely misread your second sentence.  :mowignore

Hmm i did the same - i read it as saying Exactly what is unclear...
It seems that mental projection is doing its job
I don't feel so bad now. ^^;   I still can't believe I misread it so badly, though.   :cry
Title: Re: 03/12/10 [DMFA 1092] - This doesn't look good.
Post by: Madd the Sane on March 13, 2010, 12:46:25 PM
Quote from: Mao Laoren on March 13, 2010, 12:21:06 PM
Ahem...

http://clockworkmansion.com/forum/index.php/topic,7073.0.html

There's already a thread for 1093... Might be why no one noticed.
...Nevermind D: