:U
Hoooo boy.
This should be... interesting >:3
*Grabs popcorn*
Oh, my! Looks like Lorenda is for a big shock come Thursday. What will happen, I wonder? *slinks back under rock*
Talk about getting caught in a lie...whew! My my Kria, what ever are you up to?
*Waves to Toast...glad to see you back!*
This can only end in a hilarious disaster...
For some reason, I'm reminded of an old Home Improvement episode...
"You don't understand. When our kids play 'doc-tah', we nail 'em for malpractice."
Judging from Lorenda's reaction, I think it can be safely said that Dan doesn't know that he is supposedly her boyfriend. Or, if he has somehow found out, Lorenda herself isn't aware of the fact.
This can only lead to "hilarity". No, wait, scratch that. Leading to a vein of awkward could be a possibility too. Just what is Kria planning at with all this?
:mwaha Oh, there will be awkwardness, yes my precious, yessss....
Is Kria going to break it to her daughter that she wasn't fooled by Lorena's lie or is this the reason for mentioning vegetables in the first place?
Yes. I know the first one is the more reasonable one, but Kria has always been the one with the supprises. :P
Wonder if Abel will let Dan out unescorted since his last visit with the Soulstealers?
kria is a sneaky deviant.
I was going to say sneaky b***h, but that would've been mean 3:
and I'm drunk 3:
and I want huggles 3:
EDIT: And ignore me
EDIT2: and I censored my naughty word 3:
Quote from: joshofspam on April 16, 2010, 10:47:32 PM
Wonder if Abel will let Dan out unescorted since his last visit with the Soulstealers?
Well, Dan wan't technically unescorted on his last meeting with the family either. It just so happened that his escort has all the attention span of a baked potato.
That is still a good point, however. It also raises the question of if Kria is going to get her brother involved in this "dinner". Considering Kria's less than happy attitude with said brother, she might even be
hoping for a confrontation between the two. Although, now I think about it, are Kria and DP still on speaking terms?
Quote from: Vicorus on April 16, 2010, 10:57:40 PM
Although, now I think about it, are Kria and DP still on speaking tems?
I very much doubt it
I guess this answers my question about whether or not he knows he is Lorenda's "boyfriend".
I hope Abel comes along Thursday, he needs to get out more
Quote from: joshofspam on April 16, 2010, 10:47:32 PM
Is Kria going to break it to her daughter that she wasn't fooled by Lorena's lie or is this the reason for mentioning vegetables in the first place?
Yes. I know the first one is the more reasonable one, but Kria has always been the one with the supprises. :P
Wonder if Abel will let Dan out unescorted since his last visit with the Soulstealers?
You know, I wonder if we were too eager to read into that as being "Kria knows what's going on" and not "Kria is hinting that she knew about the relationship all along." I mean, WE, the reader, know what happened, which flavors our perspective on things.
Of course, Kria might just being doing it to poke Lorenda for lying to her and is making her eat her vegetables now.
Quote from: dravus on April 16, 2010, 11:05:50 PM
Quote from: Vicorus on April 16, 2010, 10:57:40 PM
Although, now I think about it, are Kria and DP still on speaking tems?
I very much doubt it
Agreed. :3 As his departure wasn't exactly a pleasant (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_986.php) one (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_987.php). :P
Ooh this is going to be brilliant. x)
Hm. Is it just me, or does the art in panel 2 look really, really good? I'm not sure what it is about it that strikes me so, but it does...
I'm not sure, but I think that middle panel of Dan qualifies as a heroic pose. Dan hasn't been striking enough of those lately. I approve.
I had a feeling this was how it was going to end up and that she was planning to Invite them both over to catch Lorenda in her lie. Why she wants to do this, other then to perhaps prove she wasn't fooled, is what I want to know.
Compared to the older (and i mean OLDer (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_108.php)) strips, Today's strip really shows how much Amber has improved on her backgrounds. The old backgrounds where just there... but today's background just adds to the total tone of the individual panel. I wonder if Amber ever thought she'd get this far?
This is why I love Kria. She's just so much FUN! :D
Quote from: Jasonrevall on April 16, 2010, 11:49:14 PM
I'm not sure, but I think that middle panel of Dan qualifies as a heroic pose. Dan hasn't been striking enough of those lately. I approve.
I think it is the hair, but both this comic and the last look really good. I have long been fond of Amber's ability to express emotions though the face and by body language (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1087.php).
Quote from: Rambon on April 17, 2010, 12:30:11 AM
Compared to the older (and i mean OLDer (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_108.php)) strips, Today's strip really shows how much Amber has improved on her backgrounds. The old backgrounds where just there... but today's background just adds to the total tone of the individual panel. I wonder if Amber ever thought she'd get this far?
:theorycrafty artsy conspiracy ahead:Well, even rather (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1045.php) recently(middle panel) (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1087.php), Amber has chosen backgrounds that deliberately don't draw attention to themselves (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1100.php). Partly this is because many, many scenes happen indoors but it is also a stylistic choice to trick the viewer subconsciously to focus on what is important (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1040.php) rather than the extraneous floor(or wall) (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1103.php). That or laziness.... But here recently the scenes have occasionally been outdoors giving the opportunity for the backgrounds to be more varied than usual and the results are really quite good. Especially considering Amber traditionally (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_126.php) loathes scenery (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_937.php).
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Kria... the architect of a disaster so horrible and awkward that it will only be rivaled by its beautiful and hilarity.
AWESOME!
Quote from: joshofspam on April 16, 2010, 10:47:32 PM
Wonder if Abel will let Dan out unescorted since his last visit with the Soulstealers?
Abel doesn't get out much unless pushed. His response to Alexi's order to get out was to slink to his room instead of follow the guys to the mall.
However, no doubt Fa'Lina has heard by now that Dan was hurt severely recently and will order Abel to keep a better watch on him, especially around the Soulstealers. She probably got word from Cyra herself. :batman
Crazy idea time: Abel and Lorenda end up together >:3
I predict Dan will not tell Lorenda anything when she invites him over for dinner on Thursday. I assume the dinner will either be at Kria's place or at a restaurant.
If Abel invites himself along, then he might get a chance to re-meet an old friend. :)
Deebs // Lorenda !! :3
Somehow I think Kira was onto Lorenda's 'boyfriend' plan from the start. I mean it would be another way to mess with her brother.
Kira at times only pretends to be a bubbly and flirtatious individual while showing remarkable cunning and planning skills.
Still I like Dan's resolve. He will do his best to not involve Lorenda with her mother's schemes that involve him.
Though something tells me that Dan should tell Matty what is going on.
...I am going to need a score card to keep up.
Quote from: Madmann135 on April 17, 2010, 02:28:48 AM
Though something tells me that Dan should tell Matty what is going on.
That would require that he have some sort of clue as to what is going on.
Quote from: Vicorus on April 16, 2010, 10:23:19 PM
Judging from Lorenda's reaction, I think it can be safely said that Dan doesn't know that he is supposedly her boyfriend. Or, if he has somehow found out, Lorenda herself isn't aware of the fact.
I would say that Dan's entire reaction in this page means that he's clueless.
QuoteThis can only lead to "hilarity". No, wait, scratch that. Leading to a vein of awkward could be a possibility too. Just what is Kria planning at with all this?
Previously the awkward was that Kria would catch Dan with Matilda. Now things can get a bit weird if she catches Dan with Lorenda, while Kria is trying to force the lie for some unknown reason.
Quote from: Madd the Sane on April 17, 2010, 01:18:57 AM
However, no doubt Fa'Lina has heard by now that Dan was hurt severely recently and will order Abel to keep a better watch on him, especially around the Soulstealers. She probably got word from Cyra herself. :batman
I'm not sure he knows that Kria was involved in any of it. Last I saw he didn't seem to know Lorenda's last name, or that she was related to Kria. If it was Lorenda who brought him back alone, he may not be aware of it.
EDIT:
And panel 2 is really awesome.
Registered just to ask this.
Judging by Kria's history when she found out her husband was cheating on her, anyone else think that Amber might throw an evil curveball and have roasted taur as the main course on thursday?
Quote from: jeffh4 on April 17, 2010, 01:25:33 AM
If Abel invites himself along, then he might get a chance to re-meet an old friend. :)
Now, that
would be interesting. Oh, to be a fly on the wall at
that meeting...
Quote from: Vicorus on April 16, 2010, 10:23:19 PM
This can only lead to "hilarity". No, wait, scratch that. Leading to a vein of awkward could be a possibility too. Just what is Kria planning at with all this?
Teaching her daughter a lesson, most likely. The lesson being "if you lie, do it
properly". And having lots of fun with the awkwardness and embarrassments in the process. Teh awkward! Yesssss ... :eager
I keep spelling it as "
ambarrass", why is that? :paranoid
Quote from: Lego3400 on April 16, 2010, 11:49:53 PM
I had a feeling this was how it was going to end up and that she was planning to Invite them both over to catch Lorenda in her lie. Why she wants to do this, other then to perhaps prove she wasn't fooled, is what I want to know.
I think the technical term is "for shits'n'giggles".
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 17, 2010, 03:57:03 AM
I would say that Dan's entire reaction in this page means that he's clueless.
Business as usual, in other words xD
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 17, 2010, 04:43:32 AM
Quote from: jeffh4 on April 17, 2010, 01:25:33 AM
If Abel invites himself along, then he might get a chance to re-meet an old friend. :)
Now, that would be interesting. Oh, to be a fly on the wall at that meeting...
Didn't Amber say something about Abel not going to meet Devin?
Now, on to the important stuff. Which vegetables will be involved? I feel the dreaded
Brussels sprouts will make an entrance. No sane person likes those. And will Kria rip off Dan's shirt or pants first? I'd start a betting pool, but I fear some :smurf will mess it up.
Quote from: Bjalf on April 17, 2010, 05:06:13 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 17, 2010, 03:57:03 AM
I would say that Dan's entire reaction in this page means that he's clueless.
Business as usual, in other words xD
I still say that's a front. Clueless people tend not to become renown adventurers.
That said:
"Every time I got really rich, I'd take some crazy chance and lose everything. I was the yo-yo of the Fleet. One run I'd be captain of five, the next I'd be pulling maintenance programming on some damn routineer. Given how time stretches out with sublight commerce, there were whole generations who thought I was a legendary genius - and others who used my name as a synonym for goofball."
--Pham Nuwen, "A Fire upon the Deep" by Vernor Vinge
Quote from: Bjalf on April 17, 2010, 05:06:13 AM
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 17, 2010, 04:43:32 AM
Now, that would be interesting. Oh, to be a fly on the wall at that meeting...
Didn't Amber say something about Abel not going to meet Devin?
Who's said anything about Devin? I was talking about Kria...
Poor Dan...I mean, that Thief of a demon! She wasn't even polite enough to give him his hat back. 'Course, she probably didn't know it was his. But he didn't even ask for it. I'd want a hat like that back.
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 17, 2010, 05:37:33 AM
I still say that's a front. Clueless people tend not to become renown adventurers.
Ummm, perhaps he's a savant? Clueless about everything,
except adventuring. Gah, probably not. But if he is just acting stupid, he's a really good actor! Actually, on
third thought, even his own mother thinks he's a little slow (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_873.php). Dang, that must hurt.
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on April 17, 2010, 06:18:15 AM
Quote from: Bjalf on April 17, 2010, 05:06:13 AM
Didn't Amber say something about Abel not going to meet Devin?
Who's said anything about Devin? I was talking about Kria...
I stand (sit) corrected. The words "old friend" automatically made me think of Devin. Kria would be more of an "old acquaintance" (dang, that word is hard to spell right). Of course, when I think about it, Devin wasn't really a friend either, was he? More like a non-lethal enemy.
(Warning: rampant speculation follows!)
Anyway, if I remember correctly about Amber saying that Abel was not going to meet Devin, then the dinner is going to be at some restaurant. Because there's
no frikkin' way Dan's going to visit the Soulstealer's again without a bodyguard. Which most probably would be Abel. Pyroduck might be a better choice, but Abel's not going to accept that. And if Abel tags along, then he would be bound to meet Devin at Kria's spooky mansion. So, a restaurant, then.
I recommend a nice Chianti (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVlkZVAw8Gc).
I think part of what makes panel 2 so awesome is Dan's hair, the way it's set so it looks so in-motion like that. Amber's gotten lots better over time at making hair that actually looks like Hair and the past couple of strips have let her show that skill off.
As for what Kria's up to? Devious mischief for her own entertainment gets my vote. :giggle
Quote from: Bjalf on April 17, 2010, 05:06:13 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 17, 2010, 03:57:03 AM
I would say that Dan's entire reaction in this page means that he's clueless.
I still say that's a front. Clueless people tend not to become renown adventurers.
Remember that Dan is the main character of this comic. The humor potential is largest if he is clueless, and Amber beats herself up if there is not a punchline every comic.
Also, the characters' personalities evolve veeeeerrrrryyy slloooooooowwwwlly in this comic.
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 17, 2010, 03:57:03 AM
QuoteThis can only lead to "hilarity". No, wait, scratch that. Leading to a vein of awkward could be a possibility too. Just what is Kria planning at with all this?
Previously the awkward was that Kria would catch Dan with Matilda. Now things can get a bit weird if she catches Dan with Lorenda, while Kria is trying to force the lie for some unknown reason.
Kria is doing this to teach her daughter that Mommy can't be fooled. Kria will try to extract as much embarrassment and awkwardness out of Lorenda pretending to be Dan's boyfriend.
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 17, 2010, 03:57:03 AM
Quote from: Madd the Sane on April 17, 2010, 01:18:57 AM
However, no doubt Fa'Lina has heard by now that Dan was hurt severely recently and will order Abel to keep a better watch on him, especially around the Soulstealers. She probably got word from Cyra herself. :batman
I'm not sure he knows that Kria was involved in any of it. Last I saw he didn't seem to know Lorenda's last name, or that she was related to Kria. If it was Lorenda who brought him back alone, he may not be aware of it.
Dan does know about Lorenda's family now, but the question was about Fa'Lina. Can you clarify your answer?
Quote from: jeffh4 on April 17, 2010, 10:02:46 AM
Dan does know about Lorenda's family now, but the question was about Fa'Lina. Can you clarify your answer?
I'm not sure Abel [who the question is really about, since he carries out Fa'Lina's will] knows that Kria was involved in any of it. Last I saw he [Abel] didn't seem to know Lorenda's last name, or that she was related to Kria. If it was Lorenda who brought him [Dan] back alone, he [Abel] may not be aware of it.
...does that help?
Quote from: Tapewolf on April 17, 2010, 10:58:07 AM
I'm not sure Abel [who the question is really about, since he carries out Fa'Lina's will] knows that Kria was involved in any of it. Last I saw he [Abel] didn't seem to know Lorenda's last name, or that she was related to Kria. If it was Lorenda who brought him [Dan] back alone, he [Abel] may not be aware of it.
...does that help?
From what I see, Abel hasn't yet made the connection between Lorenda and Kria; he may have picked up something from Jyrras' when he read his mind about 'that cow girl'. (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_571.php) In the history of the comic though, Kria herself has yet to make an actual appearance at Lost Lake. One could infer from the aftermath of Dan's latest run-in with DP, Lorenda alone accompanied him back to the Inn, but since this took place 'off camera', nobody knows for sure.
Quote from: D'ymkarra on April 17, 2010, 12:14:44 PM
From what I see, Abel hasn't yet made the connection between Lorenda and Kria; he may have picked up something from Jyrras' when he read his mind about 'that cow girl'. (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_571.php) In the history of the comic though, Kria herself has yet to make an actual appearance at Lost Lake. One could infer from the aftermath of Dan's latest run-in with DP, Lorenda alone accompanied him back to the Inn, but since this took place 'off camera', nobody knows for sure.
Yes, that's basically what I was trying to say. Though I think you've done a much better job of explaining it.
Quote from: wraith121 on April 17, 2010, 04:27:30 AM
Registered just to ask this.
Judging by Kria's history when she found out her husband was cheating on her, anyone else think that Amber might throw an evil curveball and have roasted taur as the main course on thursday?
How would you roast a taur? I mean she used to live in the Blue Fire Volcano. But according to the strip you're reffering to she would eat Dan, Matilda, and everyone in the Lost Lake Inn (or at least try to get Lorenda to do it).
Quote from: iceick on April 17, 2010, 12:24:16 PM
Quote from: wraith121 on April 17, 2010, 04:27:30 AM
Registered just to ask this.
Judging by Kria's history when she found out her husband was cheating on her, anyone else think that Amber might throw an evil curveball and have roasted taur as the main course on thursday?
How would you roast a taur? I mean she used to live in the Blue Fire Volcano. But according to the strip you're reffering to she would eat Dan, Matilda, and everyone in the Lost Lake Inn (or at least try to get Lorenda to do it).
She could just
claim that it's roast taur. That would certainly add to the anxiety.
You've all got to admit that it probably gets very interesting when demon family gets together and one of your kids brings someone that another family member thinks as a snack.
Scaring little Kangaroo rat's so they don't make the mistake of ranting of to another demon that will make him into a snack, following in on a daughters lie so she can protect friends without upsetting family business while no ones the wiser, and having all the fun she can get out of it.
I'm kind of wondering what Kria would do if she met Abel. Her marriage escort service might sound like she's trying in her own way to stop tragedies like Abel and mat suffered, so Abel and may might not be very far from her mind. So do you think a meeting might be as dry as Fa'lina's meeting with Kria until his back is turned and she gives a bone crushing hug with a in coming noogie or will the reaction be different then that?
Abel: Kria!!!
Kria: Abel!!!
Lorenda: Dan!!!
Dan: Lorenda!!!
Devon: Please tell me this isn't going to be a parody scene of that movie..(says Devon while palming his face)
On a sidenote :
We don't know if Kria doesn't already have a boyfriend/lover ... or two.
she's that kinda woman after all.
:D
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on April 17, 2010, 02:44:44 PM
On a sidenote :
We don't know if Kria doesn't already have a boyfriend/lover ... or two.
she's that kinda woman after all.
:D
I'm sure Kria has one or two on the side.
But as a lover on the side, or as a side dish? :U
After all, she
is that kind of woman. :erk
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on April 17, 2010, 02:44:44 PM
On a sidenote :
We don't know if Kria doesn't already have a boyfriend/lover ... or two.
she's that kinda woman after all.
:D
So you think think she might not be into looking into a long term relationship?
I guess if what Lorenda's dad did left that much of a bad impression she might think long term and singal relationships might not be for her.
Quote from: iceick on April 17, 2010, 12:24:16 PM
Quote from: wraith121 on April 17, 2010, 04:27:30 AM
Registered just to ask this.
Judging by Kria's history when she found out her husband was cheating on her, anyone else think that Amber might throw an evil curveball and have roasted taur as the main course on thursday?
How would you roast a taur? I mean she used to live in the Blue Fire Volcano. But according to the strip you're reffering to she would eat Dan, Matilda, and everyone in the Lost Lake Inn (or at least try to get Lorenda to do it).
Well I don't mean everybody, but she could decide to punish Lorenda for telling a fib and toss it out as, "Hey I took out your competition."
Quote from: Bjalf on April 17, 2010, 03:00:14 PM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on April 17, 2010, 02:44:44 PM
On a sidenote :
We don't know if Kria doesn't already have a boyfriend/lover ... or two.
she's that kinda woman after all.
:D
I'm sure Kria has one or two on the side.
But as a lover on the side, or as a side dish? :U
After all, she is that kind of woman. :erk
From Kria's own words, she likes her men flexible (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_961.php), which in her case could mean
for dinner, or
FOR dinner...Either way, from the look on Dan's face, he's having none of it.
Hrm, I wonder - Does the extra fat Kria put on her hips after eating Lorenda's father constitute as a "longterm relationship" or did she just work it off in the local gym ?
And is all this talk (http://outthere.keenspot.com/d/20070407.html) backed up by actual thought on the subject ?
:D
I'm willing to bet that Kira will see how far she can push this without Dan catching on.
*Charline has a plan!* Dan can quickly come up with the excuse that Lorenda IS his girlfriend too! He's an evil Cubi demon building an evil harem to sire his evil offspring! IT... COULD... WORK!!
Quote from: Alondro on April 17, 2010, 06:16:42 PM
*Charline has a plan!* Dan can quickly come up with the excuse that Lorenda IS his girlfriend too! He's an evil Cubi demon building an evil harem to sire his evil offspring! IT... COULD... WORK!!
Not to burst your bubble here... but since Dan's an adventurer, couldn't Kria refute that whole "evil harem/evil Cubi" thing? Not to mention Dan's been thwarting DP (Kria's
evil brother) from enacting his schemes three times now.
Then again, Dan could just be building a regular harem... to which Kria would more than likely try to get in herself >:3
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on April 17, 2010, 07:37:03 PM
Quote from: Alondro on April 17, 2010, 06:16:42 PM
*Charline has a plan!* Dan can quickly come up with the excuse that Lorenda IS his girlfriend too! He's an evil Cubi demon building an evil harem to sire his evil offspring! IT... COULD... WORK!!
Not to burst your bubble here... but since Dan's an adventurer, couldn't Kria refute that whole "evil harem/evil Cubi" thing? Not to mention Dan's been thwarting DP (Kria's evil brother) from enacting his schemes three times now.
Then again, Dan could just be building a regular harem... to which Kria would more than likely try to get in herself >:3
Ink did say Dan would be a natural in the Adventurer Slaying Department. Maybe he's embracing his heritage at last! :P
Has anybody considered the idea that Kria may have also invited Destania, and is warning Dan about trying to fool her. (However, Destania has been very good at fooling Dan.)
Also, I haven't seen anybody mention the real reason that a magic hat is truly appropriate for Dan (http://www.magichat.net)
Quote from: wraith121 on April 17, 2010, 04:27:30 AM
Registered just to ask this.
Judging by Kria's history when she found out her husband was cheating on her, anyone else think that Amber might throw an evil curveball and have roasted taur as the main course on thursday?
I've asked a number of times and can't recall an answer one way or another... Where do we have proof that Kria was ever married? Sure, he was Lorenda's father, but nowhere have I seen anything to indicate he was Kria's husband, unless you assume that children don't happen without marriage.
Quote from: AmigaDragon on April 18, 2010, 12:41:03 AM
I've asked a number of times and can't recall an answer one way or another... Where do we have proof that Kria was ever married? Sure, he was Lorenda's father, but nowhere have I seen anything to indicate he was Kria's husband, unless you assume that children don't happen without marriage.
It was a common-law marriage.
Quote from: RandomMetaphysics on April 17, 2010, 07:37:03 PM
Quote from: Alondro on April 17, 2010, 06:16:42 PM
*Charline has a plan!* Dan can quickly come up with the excuse that Lorenda IS his girlfriend too! He's an evil Cubi demon building an evil harem to sire his evil offspring! IT... COULD... WORK!!
Not to burst your bubble here... but since Dan's an adventurer, couldn't Kria refute that whole "evil harem/evil Cubi" thing? Not to mention Dan's been thwarting DP (Kria's evil brother) from enacting his schemes three times now.
Then again, Dan could just be building a regular harem... to which Kria would more than likely try to get in herself >:3
Pssst. Remember "Daniel Ti'Fiona, Friend of Beerwenches" (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_127.php)? He earned that title fair and square
as an adventurer even before he got that whole Cubi thing dropped on his head. :mowwink
Quote from: Bjalf on April 18, 2010, 03:16:06 AM
Quote from: AmigaDragon on April 18, 2010, 12:41:03 AM
I've asked a number of times and can't recall an answer one way or another... Where do we have proof that Kria was ever married? Sure, he was Lorenda's father, but nowhere have I seen anything to indicate he was Kria's husband, unless you assume that children don't happen without marriage.
It was a common-law marriage.
Considering that possibility would depend on the society's views on such. How long were they actually together? Decades ago (I don't know what it is currently) I had heard that 7 years cohabitation constituted common-law marriage. Though more recently I think I've heard that
telling people you're married can put it into effect too.
My first thought was that Kria had indeed known all along, but if that was the case, why did she immediately switch from 'hands off' to 'break it up' back in #984? Presumably because it gave her an excuse to do what she wanted to do anyway, but why would she need an excuse?
And just now as I asked that question, an answer occurred to me: she could help her brother and still have an explanation for why she didn't kill Dan in the process. An explanation which would annoy also him no end.
Still, it seems just as plausible, and just as useful for story purposes, that she was fooled because it was what she wanted to believe anyway. And she only wised up after Aliph left.