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Title: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: RandomMetaphysics on May 13, 2011, 03:09:19 AM
Hahaha, oh Abel... :3
If you keep shirking from your duties, Alexsi will teach introduce you to the phrase "hammer time." >:3
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Tapewolf on May 13, 2011, 03:11:58 AM
Somehow I had a feeling this might happen.  A lot depends on whether Alexsi has taken into account the fact that he's still technically a student.

EDIT: Guess there's no internet access in SAIA...
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Maark30 on May 13, 2011, 03:14:40 AM
Whelp it looks like Fa'lina's plans for Abel have just started to become more apparent.  First she sets him as advisor to the son of the being that took out his father and the creature whose heart his father broke, then she makes him deal with people that he can't scare into insanity like his roommates so he actually lives a life and not just sit on his ass doing nothing but feeling sorry for himself for the next couple of millennia.  All I can say is Amber has mastered the art of the long game in storytelling.  Bravo Amber, Bravo.  :hug
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: RandomMetaphysics on May 13, 2011, 03:14:55 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on May 13, 2011, 03:11:58 AM
Somehow I had a feeling this might happen.  A lot depends on whether Alexsi has taken into account the fact that he's still technically a student.
I guess if Abel wants to leave, he'll have to find someone to replace him. Though that might be a difficult task, considering who the proprietor of the inn is :U
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Turnsky on May 13, 2011, 03:22:27 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on May 13, 2011, 03:11:58 AM
Somehow I had a feeling this might happen.  A lot depends on whether Alexsi has taken into account the fact that he's still technically a student.

EDIT: Guess there's no internet access in SAIA...

they don't want the students playing 'angry birds' all day long.
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Ryy Lazurus on May 13, 2011, 08:30:27 AM
The expression of horror on Abel's face........ :zombiekun2

Oh Lady Amber, thank you. It never gets old.
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: OminousShadow on May 13, 2011, 09:28:43 AM
The look on Abels face has so many levels and variants of Oh Shit on it that it is beyond hilarious.
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Jasonrevall on May 13, 2011, 09:58:48 AM
The expressions in the last panel really sell it. I'm starting to like the relationship those two have. It really adds to the story.
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: AriRashkae on May 13, 2011, 10:33:31 AM
The comic is funny as a whole, but damn do I love Dan in the last panel!  :mwaha
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: VAE on May 13, 2011, 10:38:30 AM
Quote from: Turnsky on May 13, 2011, 03:22:27 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on May 13, 2011, 03:11:58 AM
Somehow I had a feeling this might happen.  A lot depends on whether Alexsi has taken into account the fact that he's still technically a student.

EDIT: Guess there's no internet access in SAIA...

they don't want the students playing 'angry birds' all day long.

Hee... internet is bad enough for regular students, never mind cubi with their attention span.

Makes me think.... i wonder at what pace the lectures go.  I mean, if they are to keep students' attention, to a non-cubi  it'd probably seem almost fast-forwarded, to maintain sufficient information flow.
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: e_voyager on May 13, 2011, 11:11:10 AM
for some reason i can almost hear Dan thinking. "Well able you know my family my mom and grandma as least so when will you realize you need to beware my older sister? "
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: AxiLarin on May 13, 2011, 11:16:52 AM
Quote from: Jasonrevall on May 13, 2011, 09:58:48 AM
The expressions in the last panel really sell it. I'm starting to like the relationship those two have. It really adds to the story.

I concur.  Amber, we enjoy watching the verbal tango between Abel and Dan as much as you enjoy writing it, so definately keep it up.  Haha... it's good to see Dan give the "gotcha" to Abel.  That last panel needs to be in the big book of expressions next to "scared sh**less".  That verbal warning from Alexsi must be on endless loop in his head now. You know, I SHOULD have seen that hiccup in the plan coming, but I didn't.  Well played, Amber.  >:3
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: FairWage22 on May 13, 2011, 11:27:46 AM


At one point, Abel mentioned that Alexsi was the "Third most terrifying being" that he'd encountered.

Well, let's see.

If we say his father is number one, Destania is number two...

Yeahhhh.  Looks like Abel may have to pull some mandatory over-time here.

Now what would be an *interesting* twist would be Abel having to stay back, and Aniz is at the conference and has mellowed out/has a deeper plan/etc and Dan goes "Wow, this guy's pretty cool." 
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Turnsky on May 13, 2011, 11:37:52 AM
Quote from: VAE on May 13, 2011, 10:38:30 AM
Quote from: Turnsky on May 13, 2011, 03:22:27 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on May 13, 2011, 03:11:58 AM
Somehow I had a feeling this might happen.  A lot depends on whether Alexsi has taken into account the fact that he's still technically a student.

EDIT: Guess there's no internet access in SAIA...

they don't want the students playing 'angry birds' all day long.

Hee... internet is bad enough for regular students, never mind cubi with their attention span.

Makes me think.... i wonder at what pace the lectures go.  I mean, if they are to keep students' attention, to a non-cubi  it'd probably seem almost fast-forwarded, to maintain sufficient information flow.

now imagine the yarn ball pit.  :U
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: joshofspam on May 13, 2011, 12:04:08 PM
He could always run.

Then again Saia is connected by the basement road. Alexsi could just have the rats bring her there and drag and, or, chase Abel back with her hammer.

Though sometimes I do wonder if Alexsi and Dan's mom ever offered to have her join the clan?
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: AmigaDragon on May 13, 2011, 12:37:59 PM
Quote from: VAE on May 13, 2011, 10:38:30 AMHee... internet is bad enough for regular students, never mind cubi with their attention span.

'Cubi attention spans are the entire reason for TVtropes to exist. :mowmeep
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Akisohida on May 13, 2011, 12:41:26 PM
What sells it for me is the fluffed up fur on his shoulders. XD If only we could see his poofy tail.
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Lurkie on May 13, 2011, 12:57:17 PM
Just want to say that I am liking Amber's "new art" more and more.  Dan looks very good indeed in that last panel.  The pose, his musculature, and the smug look on his face, are all excellent.  And of course I had to laugh at Abel's expression, especially coming from that smirk in the last panel of the previous strip.  Heh.  Score one for Dan's side.  :-)
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: iceick on May 13, 2011, 03:57:08 PM
Quote from: VAE on May 13, 2011, 10:38:30 AM
Quote from: Turnsky on May 13, 2011, 03:22:27 AM
Quote from: Tapewolf on May 13, 2011, 03:11:58 AM
Somehow I had a feeling this might happen.  A lot depends on whether Alexsi has taken into account the fact that he's still technically a student.

EDIT: Guess there's no internet access in SAIA...

they don't want the students playing 'angry birds' all day long.

Hee... internet is bad enough for regular students, never mind cubi with their attention span.

Makes me think.... i wonder at what pace the lectures go.  I mean, if they are to keep students' attention, to a non-cubi  it'd probably seem almost fast-forwarded, to maintain sufficient information flow.
I think they keep the internet in the library only.
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Tapewolf on May 13, 2011, 04:24:57 PM
Quote from: iceick on May 13, 2011, 03:57:08 PM
I think they keep the internet in the library only.

I think the library is full of decamillennia-old books.  It's also possible that if SAIA has a computing department at all, it might still look like this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vax780_small.jpeg
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: LoneHowler on May 13, 2011, 06:11:30 PM
I don't think magic and tec get along very well look at the fae responce to tec http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_210.php
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: VAE on May 13, 2011, 06:43:36 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on May 13, 2011, 04:24:57 PM
Quote from: iceick on May 13, 2011, 03:57:08 PM
I think they keep the internet in the library only.

I think the library is full of decamillennia-old books.  It's also possible that if SAIA has a computing department at all, it might still look like this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vax780_small.jpeg

I WANNA GO THERE
(especially if they had БЭСМ as opposed to VAXen)
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: nevwyn on May 13, 2011, 07:05:49 PM
*pictures the internet as I know it, pictures the SAIA library* ...

You know all things considered I think the SAIA library is the internet. Its full of obscure occult knowledge, porn, and tenticles.  :mowdizzy
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Turnsky on May 13, 2011, 08:17:32 PM
Just an idle thought, here.





Dan might meet Mink. :P
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Amber Williams on May 13, 2011, 08:38:16 PM
Quote from: Turnsky on May 13, 2011, 08:17:32 PM
Just an idle thought, here.


Dan might meet Mink. :P

Well of course! Who else is gonna be his guide buddy if Abel can't come to the Academy? :U
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: joshofspam on May 13, 2011, 09:04:21 PM
So does this mean Aaryanna would start bothering Dan about embracing his cubi heritage again and maybe trying to get him to take her class?

Could Dan and Mink turn the academy into the Animal House in the course of a month?

Do the Bluto! :zombiekun2
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: VAE on May 13, 2011, 10:32:25 PM
Quote from: joshofspam on May 13, 2011, 09:04:21 PM
So does this mean Aaryanna would start bothering Dan about embracing his cubi heritage again and maybe trying to get him to take her class?

Could Dan and Mink turn the academy into the Animal House in the course of a month?

Do the Bluto! :zombiekun2

Um... it's already an animal house - they all be furres  :mowtongue
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Lego3400 on May 13, 2011, 11:22:49 PM
Quote from: Wageslave94 on May 13, 2011, 11:27:46 AM


At one point, Abel mentioned that Alexsi was the "Third most terrifying being" that he'd encountered.

Well, let's see.

If we say his father is number one, Destania is number two...

Yeahhhh.  Looks like Abel may have to pull some mandatory over-time here.

Now what would be an *interesting* twist would be Abel having to stay back, and Aniz is at the conference and has mellowed out/has a deeper plan/etc and Dan goes "Wow, this guy's pretty cool." 

Except that Ainz is dead at Alexsi's mom's hands.
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: LoneHowler on May 13, 2011, 11:49:45 PM
I'm wondering if we are going to see Abel's sibling since he is turning 400. Just becase Antz is dead doesn't mean that he didn't get a chance to sire a child and had it pre-registered to go once the ban is lifted
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Anker Steadfast on May 14, 2011, 11:35:22 AM
Not to mention ... will Abel have a birthday party when he turns 400 ? And who will he invite ?
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Mrs_A_ZeTavia on May 14, 2011, 02:41:26 PM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on May 14, 2011, 11:35:22 AM
Not to mention ... will Abel have a birthday party when he turns 400 ? And who will he invite ?

Jyrras would definitely attend! :3
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Akisohida on May 14, 2011, 05:29:23 PM
Quote from: Mrs_A_ZeTavia on May 14, 2011, 02:41:26 PM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on May 14, 2011, 11:35:22 AM
Not to mention ... will Abel have a birthday party when he turns 400 ? And who will he invite ?

Jyrras would definitely attend! :3

In a cake! >:3

o/` 'Happy birthday, Mr Rewanz!' `\o :giggle
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Anker Steadfast on May 14, 2011, 10:53:34 PM
Ah ... he would be in the cake and burst out of it clad in a string bikini, eh ?

And then Abel would have a heart attack.
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Maark30 on May 15, 2011, 01:39:52 AM
Well we know that a lot of the invites will be to all of the Warp-Aci in SAIA ... http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_599.php (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_599.php) in alphabetical order
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Grey Wolf on May 15, 2011, 10:44:37 AM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on May 14, 2011, 11:35:22 AM
Not to mention ... will Abel have a birthday party when he turns 400 ? And who will he invite ?

It might be forced upon him by his new friends. I think Mink would attend. Possibly Fa'lina.
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Anker Steadfast on May 15, 2011, 02:55:12 PM
Mink and Fa'Lina are a given .. I would be hard pressed to imagine Abel throwing a party and being able to keep them away from it.  :D
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Attic Rat on May 15, 2011, 05:05:09 PM
Abel doesn't seem the sort who throws parties. Dan, though? Friend of beer wenches? Yeah, Dan can set up Abel's birthday party!

Wacky hijinks may ensue.
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Naldru on May 15, 2011, 08:23:00 PM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on May 14, 2011, 10:53:34 PM
Ah ... he would be in the cake and burst out of it clad in a string bikini, eh ?

And then Abel would have a heart attack.
How about Destania popping out.  That would really give him a heart attack.
Title: Re: 05/13/2011 [DMFA #1218] - He would lose all employee benefits
Post by: Maark30 on May 16, 2011, 12:22:23 AM
Quote from: Naldru on May 15, 2011, 08:23:00 PM
Quote from: Anker Steadfast on May 14, 2011, 10:53:34 PM
Ah ... he would be in the cake and burst out of it clad in a string bikini, eh ?

And then Abel would have a heart attack.
How about Destania popping out.  That would really give him a heart attack.

I think Dan would have one at the same time.