And this is why you should always carry on a meaningful conversation with possible hallucinations before freaking out...
The amount of DAWWWWWWWWWW... in Deebs is astounding. On an unrelated note, I think I'm becoming diabetic. :mowdizzy
I believe someone predicted Abel having a mental breakdown a few threads back. Cudos
Quote from: Shachza on November 09, 2010, 01:25:48 AM
On an unrelated note, I think I'm becoming diabetic. :mowdizzy
We will have an epidemic on our hands if this keeps up :U
Insanity is colored pink... huh.
Yanno, for being insane, Abel is being quite reasonable. X3 But yeah, I've been waiting for a breakdown for awhile, along with others. It's probably not going to be as severe as he expects, but I guess we'll see.
... *snrct* Yeah, Abel. You're seeing dead people, but not in the way that you are thinking about. :mowwink
So I guess it didn't occur to him that there might be someone else of that species and rough colour scheme, or that the pink floaty thing might be some kind of mythos. In a world that weird, judging your own sanity is going to be a little hard.
Though granted this isn't his first signs of a mental breakdown.. that would be his "dreamless" sleep.
Curious, by 'dead folk' does Abel mean 'people that I saw die' or 'undead'? The first would imply he does recognize his old 'friend'
Quote from: MT Hazard on November 09, 2010, 06:36:24 AM
Curious, by 'dead folk' does Abel mean 'people that I saw die' or 'undead'? The first would imply he does recognize his old 'friend'
Abel doesn't seem to have heard about the undead, which are a fairly recent invention. I'm surprised that it doesn't seem to have been mentioned as one of the things-you-must-know-before-you-leave-SAIA, since the world outside can change pretty rapidly. But then again, Abel didn't leave the Academy in a terribly well-planned manner.
EDIT: Given how much the Devin incident seems to have affected him, I'd be very surprised if Abel forgot about Devin.
... And, of course, there's the issue of him seeing Devin after Devin died, courtesy of Destania...
That wouldn't have messed his head up at all, at all.
Quote from: llearch n'n'daCorna on November 09, 2010, 07:15:22 AM
... And, of course, there's the issue of him seeing Devin after Devin died, courtesy of Destania...
That wouldn't have messed his head up at all, at all.
Crap, how could I forget about that little slice of heaven - poor Abel.
Well, at least the little flying pink bunny hallucination is very nice -- though hopefully Abel won't ask her what her name is. It's also quite appropriate - though traditionally the rabbit is white: hello Abel, or should I say Alice?:
Alice: But I don't want to go among mad people.
The Cat: Oh, you can't help that. We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad.
Alice: How do you know I'm mad?
The Cat: You must be. Or you wouldn't have come here.
Well... is this the part when Deeb's sister comes along and pinches Abel?
Funny thing about Deeb's is she's all cute. But from what little is said by her sister I figure her to be more practical mind for discussion with bringing Abel back from a nerves breakdown. Though being an anthro bunny version of a robot character from Phantasy Star Online probably would make Abel then fear for his life insted of his sanity.
At least unlike Deeb's she has stayed hidden. Wonder how long thanks to Deeb's that will stay true?
Though when you have hallucinations I thought it was tradition to have little pink elephants instead of little pink bunnies float around your head? :B
Quote from: joshofspam on November 09, 2010, 10:03:05 AM
Though when you have hallucinations I thought it was tradition to have little pink elephants instead of little pink bunnies float around your head? :B
That's more stereotypical for
drunken hallucinations.
Quote from: tiggertoo on November 09, 2010, 09:51:53 AM
Well, at least the little flying pink bunny hallucination is very nice -- though hopefully Abel won't ask her what her name is. It's also quite appropriate - though traditionally the rabbit is white: hello Abel, or should I say Alice?:
... Follow the pink rabbit? Let's see how far down the rabbithole goes...
Quite far I'm sure .. especially if he follows the robotic rabbit. :D
On a sidenote - Daww, Deebs' concern for Abel is so cute.
Paging Dr. Jyrras Gianna... Dr. Gianna needed in the mental health ward, please.
Given that Abel is known to hang around alone in dark rooms for long periods of time, how long might he be holed up in that corner?
My first reaction to this comic: "Ah, the sound of a paradime shifting without a clutch. Music to my ears."
My second reaction to this comic: *Out Loud* "You bwoke his widdle bwane! You bwoke his widdle bwane!" Lord of Nightmares only knows where in Hel's name THAT came from. I'm just glad I was alone in the house at the time. :mowdizzy
Quote from: starcat5 on November 09, 2010, 12:33:19 PM
My second reaction to this comic: *Out Loud* "You bwoke his widdle bwane! You bwoke his widdle bwane!" Lord of Nightmares only knows where in Hel's name THAT came from. I'm just glad I was alone in the house at the time. :mowdizzy
I believe that's a Tweety Bird quote. So this would be the part where you say "Oh well," dress Abel up like a doll, hold an imaginary tea party with him, and tell him he's "such a pwitty widdle puddy tat."
It just occurred to me that Abel's wings have been missing since 1159, while he had them in 1145. Probably to keep an unassuming appearance.
Quote from: starcat5 on November 09, 2010, 12:33:19 PM"Ah, the sound of a paradime shifting without a clutch.
What? That was
my pair of dimes. I was wondering who took them off the table.
Quote from: Howl on November 09, 2010, 02:06:02 PM
It just occurred to me that Abel's wings have been missing since 1159, while he had them in 1145. Probably to keep an unassuming appearance.
You noticed that too, although I doubt it's for the unassuming appearance because, except for Devin whom Abel wasn't expecting, everyone in or around the mansion knew Abel was a cubi.
EDIT:
Quote from: joshofspam on November 09, 2010, 10:03:05 AM
Though when you have hallucinations I thought it was tradition to have little pink elephants instead of little pink bunnies float around your head? :B
If there was a pink elephant Abel might have thought it was his transformations teacher.
Lets see here...
What Pip said and pi in general + weird bug thing + Devin coming back (and I think it is quite clear Abel has not forgotten about him) + floating pink bunny + a million other minor variables = ...
Well, suffice to say, I am not surprised Abel is having a breakdown right now...
Sounds like a good time for Dan to sucker punch Abel and shout "PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER MAN!"
Yeah, maybe "death-bringer" wasn't such a bad name after all >:3
Still, how considerate of Abel in the last panel. How considerate.
Quote from: iceick on November 09, 2010, 03:18:02 PM
Quote from: Howl on November 09, 2010, 02:06:02 PM
It just occurred to me that Abel's wings have been missing since 1159, while he had them in 1145. Probably to keep an unassuming appearance.
You noticed that too, although I doubt it's for the unassuming appearance because, except for Devin whom Abel wasn't expecting, everyone in or around the mansion knew Abel was a cubi.
Probably because amber simply doesn't want to draw that many spots :3
Quote from: Lego3400 on November 09, 2010, 06:55:29 PM
Quote from: iceick on November 09, 2010, 03:18:02 PM
Quote from: Howl on November 09, 2010, 02:06:02 PM
It just occurred to me that Abel's wings have been missing since 1159, while he had them in 1145. Probably to keep an unassuming appearance.
You noticed that too, although I doubt it's for the unassuming appearance because, except for Devin whom Abel wasn't expecting, everyone in or around the mansion knew Abel was a cubi.
Probably because amber simply doesn't want to draw that many spots :3
Or because wings in a house in tight areas like doors or hallways can be annoying.
Abel just needs a break.
Quote from: MT Hazard on November 09, 2010, 05:56:03 PM
Sounds like a good time for Dan to sucker punch Abel and shout "PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER MAN!"
Okay now all we need is Deebee to have a mental breakdown and the room is offically a psycho ward...
Jyrras who dreamed of Abel, has the real Abel in the room with him. He wouldn't believe, he is there.
Abel who is having a nightware of a dead friend and floating bunny who he thinks isn't there.
Deebee needs only to start rocking to time with Abel's movements in the corner because it is fun and exciting.
It is prefect...
PBH
The average person on the street doesn't know that Abel is a cubi, so it would seem reasonable to morph and hide his wings before he goes outside. The papparazzi saw the wings, but he is hoping to avoid her. When he went back inside after seeing Devin, he had a few things on his mind.
*Charline grins as she senses weakness to exploit!* The best part is, the more he thinks he's insane, the greater the chance that he can actually be driven insane... say, by some purely malevolent force of twisted maniacal evil... like me! :mwaha
Quote from: Alondro on November 10, 2010, 12:30:50 PM
say, by some purely malevolent force of twisted maniacal evil... like me! :mwaha
You break a fly by the wheel. A pink bubblegum seems to be all you need already :)
Abel seems to be in urgent need of a hug.
Shame the only things nearby are a sleeping kangaroo rat of questionable mental health, a large, inquisitive insect, the reanimated corpse of a childhood friend who was murdered in front of him and a pink bunny made out of bubblegum.
Quote from: Hazmat on November 10, 2010, 04:29:16 PM
Abel seems to be in urgent need of a hug.
Shame the only things nearby are a sleeping kangaroo rat of questionable mental health, a large, inquisitive insect, the reanimated corpse of a childhood friend who was murdered in front of him and a pink bunny made out of bubblegum.
And a large mecha-bunny -- but again, not exactly high on the huggability index (unless you're Mab).
Quote from: Hazmat on November 10, 2010, 04:29:16 PM
Abel seems to be in urgent need of a hug.
Shame the only things nearby are a sleeping kangaroo rat of questionable mental health, a large, inquisitive insect, the reanimated corpse of a childhood friend who was murdered in front of him and a pink bunny made out of bubblegum.
And maybe a killer roo-bot.
This brings up a thought... Suppose a Cubi became delusional and believed himself to be somebody or something else; having the ability to assume the appearance of that "else," how would anyone ever know?
Knock him out?
Quote from: Attic Rat on November 10, 2010, 04:47:08 PM
This brings up a thought... Suppose a Cubi became delusional and believed himself to be somebody or something else; having the ability to assume the appearance of that "else," how would anyone ever know?
Actually, I always thought that was the cornerstone behind the belief that Dan and Able were brothers. After all, having permanent memory loss and having a fresh start at life would be about the only things keeping Dee from killing Aniz and eating his soul, because he would not BE Aniz anymore.
Not that I personally support this stance, but it IS a fun theory to poke at every once and a while. >:3
Quote from: tiggertoo on November 10, 2010, 04:42:37 PM
Quote from: Hazmat on November 10, 2010, 04:29:16 PM
Abel seems to be in urgent need of a hug.
Shame the only things nearby are a sleeping kangaroo rat of questionable mental health, a large, inquisitive insect, the reanimated corpse of a childhood friend who was murdered in front of him and a pink bunny made out of bubblegum.
And a large mecha-bunny -- but again, not exactly high on the huggability index (unless you're Mab).
On the plus side, Fa'Lina is never more than a short teleport away .. he could hug her. :)
Wow, was Abel just drivin to insanity due to deebs?
Never thought that would happen.
Quote from: Tapewolf on November 09, 2010, 07:02:37 AM
But then again, Abel didn't leave the Academy in a terribly well-planned manner.
Not well planned from Abel's perspective, yes...But Fa'Lina could have seen this coming a mile away (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1145.php). Something about reconciling your past, in order to move into the future?
*looks around*
really? I have to make the joke? Alright, here goes...
Gentlemen Jyrras can rebuild him, he has the technology.... Better, stronger, faster... Abel Rewanz will be the six million hugs man!
*promises to never make such a joke again.*
Quote from: Valynth on November 11, 2010, 06:51:38 AM
*promises to never make such a joke again.*
*Looks at Valynth, then at the unlit bonfire and VERY lit torch, then back at Valynth*
I'll hold you to that.
{Edit} For the record, the part I take offence with is you butchering the quote by tossing the word "Hugs" in there haphazardly. Calling him "The Six Million Dollar Cubi" would have been just fine. ...of course, once one accounts for inflation, it might be closer to "Six Billion", but that is just splitting hairs.
(mandatory reference to Vash The Stampede, also known as the 60 billion double-dollar man, here)
So, Abel's going to go have a mental breakdown. This was probably overdue, come to think of it. Wonder what Deebs is going to have to say. And our bunny robot. I definitely want to see more of her.
As always, awesome comic, Amber. Thanks for doing this and sharing it with us!
I'm all about the bunny robot. I'd love to learn more about her.
You mean like what her name is? I along with a few other people are guessing M.A.C.E., but knowing Amber, it could be anything.
Quote from: Arcblade on November 11, 2010, 05:31:00 PM
(mandatory reference to Vash The Stampede, also known as the 60 billion double-dollar man, here)
You know, I never DID see the beginning of that series. I watched it from just AFTER he shot a hole in the Moon, up to the final ep. For that matter, I snagged the final ep on VHS when the local video store went under. I always ment to catch the rest of it, but could never find it, sadly. *Sigh* Maybe Netflix will start streeming it soon...
Quote from: starcat5 on November 12, 2010, 01:52:29 AM
Quote from: Arcblade on November 11, 2010, 05:31:00 PM
(mandatory reference to Vash The Stampede, also known as the 60 billion double-dollar man, here)
You know, I never DID see the beginning of that series. I watched it from just AFTER he shot a hole in the Moon, up to the final ep. For that matter, I snagged the final ep on VHS when the local video store went under. I always ment to catch the rest of it, but could never find it, sadly. *Sigh* Maybe Netflix will start streeming it soon...
Just make sure you watch it in Japanese, or Vash's voice won't sound nearly as comedic.
Quote from: Inumo on November 12, 2010, 01:59:30 AM
Just make sure you watch it in Japanese, or Vash's voice won't sound nearly as comedic.
Too late. It was on Cartoon Network when I saw it. Still, is there REALLY a way for him to deliver that "Peace and Love" line WITHOUT it being comedic?
No. No there is not. Especially not with that facial expression (http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ga9SbkGikFA/SbSbrXF-v5I/AAAAAAAAAYw/XHZnFL_usoA/s400/LoveAndPeaceTrigun.gif).
Quote from: Hazmat on November 10, 2010, 04:29:16 PM
Abel seems to be in urgent need of a hug.
Shame the only things nearby are a sleeping kangaroo rat of questionable mental health....
Mental stability aside, I imagine the roo rat in question would be happy to provide a hug when he wakes up. Or if, perchance, he should start sleepwalking.... :3
Quote from: starcat5 on November 12, 2010, 01:52:29 AM
Quote from: Arcblade on November 11, 2010, 05:31:00 PM
(mandatory reference to Vash The Stampede, also known as the 60 billion double-dollar man, here)
You know, I never DID see the beginning of that series.
Never heard of it til now. And when I try to watch on youtube, some parts are "blocked in your country" for copyright reasons. I hate when they do that by region. Either remove it for everyone or open it for everyone.
Quote from: AmigaDragon on November 13, 2010, 11:05:40 AM
Never heard of it til now. And when I try to watch on youtube, some parts are "blocked in your country" for copyright reasons. I hate when they do that by region. Either remove it for everyone or open it for everyone.
The world of licensing and distribution rights hits the world of the internet. This is why DVD's are also licensed by regions. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD_region_code) The distributors in different countries for the same material have different policies on internet use and the structure of the internet allows this policy to be enforced.
Some years ago, there was a huge outcry about Disney saying that The Lion King had absolutely no connection to Kimba, The White Lion. I saw an article years later that stated that Disney and the Japanese production company didn't really have a problem. The problem was that there were legal battles going on over the distribution rights of Kimba, and Disney was terrified of being dragged into the case.