And cheaply too, as long as it's warp-aci or Russians during the Soviet times. (for those, it were chewing gums which were rather surprisingly rare in the USSR. Our folks who went there for a trip quickly discovered our gums make for a very good means to curry favours.
Last not the least, Piflak's cute. :B
I do get the feeling that Dan's take on it is "you could have asked _me_..."; although perhaps that's projection. ;-]
PFFFFFFT
so falina expected the lust clan leader to find him first? XD
golly, that promises some interesting things X3
kudos to those who guessed it was piflak XD that robe style suits her ^^
and squee~ candy currency!
With all the clan leaders showing up, I hope we get to see Quaor. Not only is he illusive, and looks pretty cool to boot. He also has a love for adventuring, which would be cool to down, but he has the duality persona. All the hoopla surrounding Abel is increased by the fact he has dual eyes, so it would be interesting to get his take.
Also I love looking back at Mink's report and noticing the upgrades in art from then to now.
Ah, the lady of perfection makes her entrance.
Wooh, look at those claws.
Her wings are black. How odd. They don't match Mink's report.
Candy bribery FTW!!! :mowcookie
Also I love Dan's "What just happened?" expression while Piflak holds him like a rag doll. :mowdizzy
Quote from: Wanderer on March 25, 2013, 12:28:48 AM
Her wings are black. How odd. They don't match Mink's report.
Seme's wings turned black after the death of Siar. Piflak probably reacted the same way to the death of Talliopa.
I will say, she seems a lot more dignified here than I expected from her portrait.
Whoa. I thought for a fleeting moment that it might be Piflak, but discounted it because of the wing color in Mink's report. I knew there would be a plot twist. :mowhappy So...wow. She looks sorta hot. Really nice looking. And I love how she is mooshing Dan's cheeks. And smart too. Much easier to just bribe the Warp Aci....they are easily bought too. XD
Quote from: Wanderer on March 25, 2013, 12:28:48 AM
Her wings are black. How odd. They don't match Mink's report.
In before "Cubi are shapeshifters you moron" image post.
If I were a Cubi I'd be in Piflak's clan. I love the idea of living a long lifespan focused on hard work and building technical skills. I also love her bear paws and ears. SO adorable. I do want to know what's with the red dot on the forehead. Is it connected to a culture or religion (Hinduism?)? Could Piflak have talked to a human at some point?
I had a question about Piflak actually. If you were in her clan and had a kid without getting permission, if it was with another Cubi, could you transfer the kid to your spouse's clan and avoid death? I'd like to think that rule is in place because Piflak is just trying to prevent having her power split too many ways, but it's something I'd be interested in knowing. The fact that she kills you if she senses the kid when it comes of age makes me think this may be true too... if it were in another clan by that point, she might not sense it.
edit: anyone else notice the lack of snarky title today in the header of the homepage?
Quote from: VAE on March 24, 2013, 11:54:43 PM
And cheaply too, as long as it's warp-aci or Russians during the Soviet times. (for those, it were chewing gums which were rather surprisingly rare in the USSR. Our folks who went there for a trip quickly discovered our gums make for a very good means to curry favours.
Last not the least, Piflak's cute. :B
When I read that, my eyes apparently got bored and jumped around like Mink on a double cappucino, which ended off combining the words "gum" and "curry"in a most interesting fashion.
Piflak does have an interesting look. With her clan symbol on her forehead like that, dark hair and her sari-like robes, she has a kind of Hindi/Asian-Subcontinent look. Looks like someones doting, cheek-pinching Indian auntie. I like her already.
Quote from: Rafe on March 25, 2013, 02:43:13 AM
Piflak does have an interesting look. With her clan symbol on her forehead like that, dark hair and her sari-like robes, she has a kind of Hindi/Asian-Subcontinent look. Looks like someones doting, cheek-pinching Indian auntie. I like her already.
That's not her clan symbol on her forehead, I don't think... Based on her clan leader page (http://www.missmab.com/Demo/Leader13.php) though, she is definitely going for an Indian style.
Quote from: Inumo on March 25, 2013, 03:10:07 AM
Quote from: Rafe on March 25, 2013, 02:43:13 AM
Piflak does have an interesting look. With her clan symbol on her forehead like that, dark hair and her sari-like robes, she has a kind of Hindi/Asian-Subcontinent look. Looks like someones doting, cheek-pinching Indian auntie. I like her already.
That's not her clan symbol on her forehead, I don't think... Based on her clan leader page (http://www.missmab.com/Demo/Leader13.php) though, she is definitely going for an Indian style.
Maybe she was the original inspiration for a Hindu god! But yeah, not her clan symbol - not just the mark itself is wrong, but the position as well. All leaders have their symbol on their chests (and can hide them).
I really love her robe. I love ponchos like that, and they're such an elegant solution to having six wings but looking covered enough to be professionally dressed.
Quote from: Nino on March 25, 2013, 04:16:38 AM
Maybe she was the original inspiration for a Hindu god! But yeah, not her clan symbol - not just the mark itself is wrong, but the position as well. All leaders have their symbol on their chests (and can hide them).
I may be wrong, but I think that if they don't have the symbol, that usually means it's an avatar.
Interesting that Piflak has paw-pads - I don't think I've seen that on a DMFA character before.
The first thing I noticed about Piflak is that she has something no other character that's appeared in the comic so far has had: paw pads.
However, I'd have to go digging through the archives to be completely of sure of this, but I think this is the first time such an anatomical feature has been present and clearly visible.
Also, Piflak is quite beautiful, and I'm glad that robe doesn't completely cover her elegant belly dancer body. I agree with others that the red dot on Piflak's head does appear to be part of a Hindu-like culture. Then again, who else besides Amber knows what Furrae's cultures are like and how much they resemble Earth cultures? Furrae could have cultures that resemble a mixture of more than one Earth culture, for instance.
Quote from: ChaosMageX on March 25, 2013, 04:44:38 AM
Then again, who else besides Amber knows what Furrae's cultures are like and how much they resemble Earth cultures? Furrae could have cultures that resemble a mixture of more than one Earth culture, for instance.
This is the world where characters freely reference MacGyver, Harry Potter, and Dr. Who. I'd say the culture is similar in many ways.
piflak is killing me with cute in that face panel
still pulling for kish'ta
kish'ta clan members clearly pair up with undead to come up with the BEST movies
Quote from: Wanderer on March 25, 2013, 12:28:48 AM
Her wings are black. How odd. They don't match Mink's report.
Maybe Amber changed her mind, and decided Black wings looked better? Or, she just likes changing her wing colors to whatever looks best at the time?
Edit: Or, maybe what Lying Foo said?
Anyone else reminded of this strip? (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_314.php)
Cheerio!
I really really hope he meets Quoar. or at least that he made an appearance. i just read through all the Clan leader pages...and he is the only male one? Seriously? don't get me wrong ,i am not sexist or something its just that i hope that Dan becomes a Clan Leader one day. just to make it a little bit more balanced.
Also my first Post .Can't believe i am following the adventures of Dan and Mab and only just now joined the Forum.
oh yeah and Piflak has nice Paws.i like the claws. wondering what she wants from Dan since his clan isn't really big or Powerful at all (since it only got 2 to 3 members.)
Quote from: Mermidion on March 25, 2013, 10:00:21 AM
I really really hope he meets Quoar. or at least that he made an appearance. i just read through all the Clan leader pages...and he is the only male one? Seriously? don't get me wrong ,i am not sexist or something its just that i hope that Dan becomes a Clan Leader one day. just to make it a little bit more balanced.
He's the only
surviving male one. There were others before the wars. I'm not sure we'll see him, though - I'm not sure he sends a rep to the meetings, though he does send an envoy to Fa'Lina every millennium, I think.
It has been speculated that Abel might get to meet him (having many of the characteristics of Quoar clan), but we'll have to see.
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Okay, fanboy geeking out is done. Yay, Piflak is the first one to appear! I was hoping, but didn't want to jinx it. Insert geeking out on her fashion and paws and wings. They seem 'fuller' than her image, but cubi are shapeshifters. Given she has only two bindhi, if that is indeed what they are, it could indicate this avatar is 2/3rds of Piflak. Or it could be fashion, she is quite fashionable. Oh, what the hell, she might not ever appear onscreen again. And a-one, and a-two, and a-
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oh my god.
Guys. Guys. I love Piflak so much. What an attitude.
She seems like the kind of person who'd laugh off anyone attacking her for her weight before outclassing them in some kind of musical instrument and in a dance competition and in everything else because she's just better than you.
Quote from: Sunblink on March 25, 2013, 01:02:12 PM
oh my god.
Guys. Guys. I love Piflak so much. What an attitude.
She seems like the kind of person who'd laugh off anyone attacking her for her weight before outclassing them in some kind of musical instrument and in a dance competition and in everything else because she's just better than you.
I like her too and I can see her laughing something off like that in such a way.
Though when I read her clans description and see her here, I can't help but think she could take said instrument and dance moves and beat someone two ways to Tuesday if the mood was suiting her and still look just as classy doing that instead.
I like how Fa'lina and Piflak are giving Dan the grandmothers treatment here. :3
Quote from: Lying Foo on March 25, 2013, 12:37:20 AM
Quote from: Wanderer on March 25, 2013, 12:28:48 AM
Her wings are black. How odd. They don't match Mink's report.
Seme's wings turned black after the death of Siar. Piflak probably reacted the same way to the death of Talliopa.
I will say, she seems a lot more dignified here than I expected from her portrait.
That and Fa'Lina wearing black without any explanation. Probably a sign of mourning respect from Fa'Lina to Piflak or something like that...
I love this little random hug segue at any rate. It's a cute bit of characterization, and a fun way to learn more about Piflak.
Quote from: VAE on March 24, 2013, 11:54:43 PM
And cheaply too, as long as it's warp-aci or Russians during the Soviet times. (for those, it were chewing gums which were rather surprisingly rare in the USSR. Our folks who went there for a trip quickly discovered our gums make for a very good means to curry favours.
Ah yes, I remember the stories of one of my relatives who smuggled chewing gum in from Austria (later on it was computer parts)
Quote from: Nino on March 25, 2013, 04:16:38 AM
Quote from: Inumo on March 25, 2013, 03:10:07 AM
Quote from: Rafe on March 25, 2013, 02:43:13 AM
Piflak does have an interesting look. With her clan symbol on her forehead like that, dark hair and her sari-like robes, she has a kind of Hindi/Asian-Subcontinent look. Looks like someones doting, cheek-pinching Indian auntie. I like her already.
That's not her clan symbol on her forehead, I don't think... Based on her clan leader page (http://www.missmab.com/Demo/Leader13.php) though, she is definitely going for an Indian style.
Maybe she was the original inspiration for a Hindu god! But yeah, not her clan symbol - not just the mark itself is wrong, but the position as well. All leaders have their symbol on their chests (and can hide them).
I really love her robe. I love ponchos like that, and they're such an elegant solution to having six wings but looking covered enough to be professionally dressed.
I, for one, would like to express thanks that she isn't wearing the same outfit as in the clan leader page.
I think Dan would share my sentiment if he knew about it. :D
Quote from: Rafe on March 25, 2013, 02:43:13 AM
...Looks like someones doting, cheek-pinching Indian auntie. I like her already.
:U Exactly what I thought!
Also:
King for a day..
If cubi at SAIA are One big emotion reading family (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_537.php), it looks like we've found the overly affectionate auntie.
Quote from: Sunblink on March 25, 2013, 01:02:12 PM
oh my god.
Guys. Guys. I love Piflak so much. What an attitude.
She seems like the kind of person who'd laugh off anyone attacking her for her weight before outclassing them in some kind of musical instrument and in a dance competition and in everything else because she's just better than you.
And in wing-to-wing combat, I fully expect. Bear paws, and all that.
Quote from: Tuyu on March 25, 2013, 01:58:49 PM
Quote from: Nino on March 25, 2013, 04:16:38 AM
Quote from: Inumo on March 25, 2013, 03:10:07 AM
Quote from: Rafe on March 25, 2013, 02:43:13 AM
Piflak does have an interesting look. With her clan symbol on her forehead like that, dark hair and her sari-like robes, she has a kind of Hindi/Asian-Subcontinent look. Looks like someones doting, cheek-pinching Indian auntie. I like her already.
That's not her clan symbol on her forehead, I don't think... Based on her clan leader page (http://www.missmab.com/Demo/Leader13.php) though, she is definitely going for an Indian style.
Maybe she was the original inspiration for a Hindu god! But yeah, not her clan symbol - not just the mark itself is wrong, but the position as well. All leaders have their symbol on their chests (and can hide them).
I really love her robe. I love ponchos like that, and they're such an elegant solution to having six wings but looking covered enough to be professionally dressed.
I, for one, would like to express thanks that she isn't wearing the same outfit as in the clan leader page.
I think Dan would share my sentiment if he knew about it. :D
Hey, that outfit was cute. This one is too, though.
I third the mention that ponchos are awesome. *got one*
Quote from: MT Hazard on March 25, 2013, 08:59:06 AM
Anyone else reminded of this strip? (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_314.php)
No, but it strongly reminds me of this one (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1260.php)!
BTW, contrary to Fa'Lina, Piflak shows off her third wing pair.
im curious to discover if mink comes in with some formal wear XD
by the way, regarding quoar, his profile suggests he only sends envoys over to these thingies (like how dan is an envoy) so we probably wont actually him appear ^^;
personally the one i really want to see dan meet is kish'ta XD ....though she will probably appear when he least suspects it XD
Oh god...this Page gave me a bit of a chuckle. Love the look on Dan's face, it just says "Uh...what's happening?"
Quote from: Jasae Bushae on March 25, 2013, 04:59:32 PM
by the way, regarding quoar, his profile suggests he only sends envoys over to these thingies (like how dan is an envoy) so we probably wont actually him appear ^^;
It doesn't even say that, I think you'll find. He sends an envoy to the Academy every thousand years, but we don't know if the envoy attends the
conference. The guy seems pretty isolated, so his representative might be sent to talk to Fa'Lina herself, and not the other clans at all.
In any case, the Quoar envoy shows up every thousand years, but the conferences take place every century. So if we assume that his envoy does turn up for those, there's a 1-in-10 chance of the Quoar representative actually being there for this particular conference.
aaah...i have a real problem with mixing up dates XD i misremembered the conference thingy as being a thousand year thing and thus thought thy were related XD
I actually have a weird hunch that the series beginning with this "CLAN LEADER: PIFLAK" caption is building to a truly venerable surprise guest...
Quote from: Sunblink on March 25, 2013, 01:02:12 PM
She seems like the kind of person who'd laugh off anyone attacking her for her weight before outclassing them in some kind of musical instrument and in a dance competition and in everything else because she's just better than you.
I don't know what the point would be of making fun of a cubi for their weight anyway, since it's not like once they learn shapeshifting they couldn't just shift into anything they wanted... I get the feeling this might not even be a thing in DMFA general, since so far the only curvier characters are the ones who have species that would suggest having a natural body type like that anyway (cow, rhino, bear, elephant).
Being fat due to inactivity or serious disorders, if it is even possible in DMFA, may be a little more rare in DMFA than it is here, due to cultural differences. It's just a guess though.
I am guessing heavy characters might be a trend in Piflak's clan
anyway (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Ab_043.php), and if they're the ones setting the standards of talent and skill, it's probably not a look that's associated with the things it is here (letting yourself go, bad health, etc.).
Quote from: Nino on March 25, 2013, 11:26:37 PM
Quote from: Sunblink on March 25, 2013, 01:02:12 PM
She seems like the kind of person who'd laugh off anyone attacking her for her weight before outclassing them in some kind of musical instrument and in a dance competition and in everything else because she's just better than you.
I don't know what the point would be of making fun of a cubi for their weight anyway, since it's not like once they learn shapeshifting they couldn't just shift into anything they wanted... I get the feeling this might not even be a thing in DMFA general, since so far the only curvier characters are the ones who have species that would suggest having a natural body type like that anyway (cow, rhino, bear, elephant).
Being fat due to inactivity or serious disorders, if it is even possible in DMFA, may be a little more rare in DMFA than it is here, due to cultural differences. It's just a guess though.
I am guessing heavy characters might be a trend in Piflak's clan anyway (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Ab_043.php), and if they're the ones setting the standards of talent and skill, it's probably not a look that's associated with the things it is here (letting yourself go, bad health, etc.).
Asides from someone making fun of a clan leader being close to suicidal, you actually hit on an important point.
I'm very much guessing given their appearance is fluid, the way Cubi think of someone's physical appearance is kinda like we think of someone's clothing - criticizing someone's appearance makes the equivalent of "look at those ugly rags on her" whereas compliments follow the "nice style, I'm gonna have to try myself" line of thought.
I signed up for an account here purely so I could gush about how adorable Piflak is. Her face in that second panel is just the cutest thing I have ever seen.
(I'd gush about how much I love the comic itself, too, but I don't think this is the appropriate place, haha.)
And a thought, while I'm here-- we know someone's been killing cubi in the area(s) near Lost Lake, and I have to wonder if Piflak's black wings and the two clan leader's sombre clothing is because they're in mourning.
Quote from: 6Rquiann on March 26, 2013, 08:34:09 AM
I signed up for an account here purely so I could gush about how adorable Piflak is. Her face in that second panel is just the cutest thing I have ever seen.
(I'd gush about how much I love the comic itself, too, but I don't think this is the appropriate place, haha.)
And a thought, while I'm here-- we know someone's been killing cubi in the area(s) near Lost Lake, and I have to wonder if Piflak's black wings and the two clan leader's sombre clothing is because they're in mourning.
welcome to the forum
and you're probably on to something there! some have already suggested piflak's black wings are mourning over the death of her child (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1276.php). clan leader seme's wings turned black after the death of her lover (http://missmab.com/Demo/Leader04.php), so it's definately possible in 'cubi.
it might be a concious affectation, though, since fa'lina's entire clan was slaughtered and her wings haven't turned black. so piflak might have changed them on purpose, and might someday change them back.
it would make sense that fa'lina is in black as a display of mourning and respect, since she just seems tactful that way.
Quoar was the only one who didn't jump in with Fa'Lina's SAIA idea, but perhaps he will make an appearance for the meeting.
Some interesting things have been said about the wings stating Piflak's mood.
Though the clothes might not be much more then for the meetings sake. Their probably will be many different styles with a sense of conservatism to them.
Hmmmmmm...I'm actually wondering all the different styles they'll all wear and how it will match their personalities. Piflak and Fa'lina's match pretty well, all things consider.
Also, remember this is a Clan Leader... or at least her representative. She's probably playing 'cute and MIL... er I mean motherly' to try and butter him up for a pitch. This is politics, after all.
Quote from: Prroul on March 26, 2013, 02:12:00 PM
Also, remember this is a Clan Leader... or at least her representative. She's probably playing 'cute and MIL... er I mean motherly' to try and butter him up for a pitch. This is politics, after all.
It's either her in person or an avatar projection - the representatives are just normal guys like Dan or Mink who are present on behalf of their Leader. I'm kind of curious how Jin communicates with Mink, thinking about it - or whether she just lets him say whatever (given the Clan Leader series, that might not be sensible).
Quote from: Prroul on March 26, 2013, 02:12:00 PM
Also, remember this is a Clan Leader... or at least her representative. She's probably playing 'cute and MIL... er I mean motherly' to try and butter him up for a pitch. This is politics, after all.
I've had one idea about Piflak, and it's probably crazy but I'll voice it anyway just for the sake of speculation: What if Piflak is trying to convince Cyra to follow her clan model and limit Dan/Destania to procreating only 5-6 more children in total to more efficiently harness Cyra's power?
When you think about it, as devastating as it is to lose most of one's clan, it's also one of the most ideal opportunities to completely overhaul the clan's system for operating and functioning and procreating.
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Quote from: 6Rquiann on March 26, 2013, 08:34:09 AM
I signed up for an account here purely so I could gush about how adorable Piflak is. Her face in that second panel is just the cutest thing I have ever seen.
(I'd gush about how much I love the comic itself, too, but I don't think this is the appropriate place, haha.)
And a thought, while I'm here-- we know someone's been killing cubi in the area(s) near Lost Lake, and I have to wonder if Piflak's black wings and the two clan leader's sombre clothing is because they're in mourning.
welcome to the forum
and you're probably on to something there! some have already suggested piflak's black wings are mourning over the death of her child (http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_1276.php). clan leader seme's wings turned black after the death of her lover (http://missmab.com/Demo/Leader04.php), so it's definately possible in 'cubi.
it might be a concious affectation, though, since fa'lina's entire clan was slaughtered and her wings haven't turned black. so piflak might have changed them on purpose, and might someday change them back.
it would make sense that fa'lina is in black as a display of mourning and respect, since she just seems tactful that way.
I had thought that Talliopa's murder was connected to the other cubi murders at first, but I could be drawing connections where there aren't any, haha. It definitely explains Piflak's more reserved clothing style (in comparison to the outfit we've seen in Mink's clan leader report).
Quote from: ChaosMageX on March 26, 2013, 02:45:34 PM
Quote from: Prroul on March 26, 2013, 02:12:00 PM
Also, remember this is a Clan Leader... or at least her representative. She's probably playing 'cute and MIL... er I mean motherly' to try and butter him up for a pitch. This is politics, after all.
I've had one idea about Piflak, and it's probably crazy but I'll voice it anyway just for the sake of speculation: What if Piflak is trying to convince Cyra to follow her clan model and limit Dan/Destania to procreating only 5-6 more children in total to more efficiently harness Cyra's power?
I've been wondering if it could
just be that she heard at the last minute that other clans wanted to get hold of Dan before the meeting, and being competitive, she swooped in first. More or less on a whim.
Dan could be of use to her--adventurer, comes from near Zinvth, expected to return there in about three weeks--but given the competitive nature of her clan, would she
need him for that? Seems like approaching Dan to do some investigating or something would create the impression she has need.
*delurks* Hah! Piflak! Though definitely not what I was expecting her to be like given her clan leader page. :mowdizzy
Quote from: Nino on March 25, 2013, 02:00:06 AM
If you were in her clan and had a kid without getting permission, if it was with another Cubi, could you transfer the kid to your spouse's clan and avoid death? ... The fact that she kills you if she senses the kid when it comes of age makes me think this may be true too... if it were in another clan by that point, she might not sense it.
I must have missed something somewhere; when is this ever mentioned? O_o I know it isn't in comic...?
Quote from: Kazzellin on March 26, 2013, 08:45:01 PM
I must have missed something somewhere; when is this ever mentioned? O_o I know it isn't in comic...?
It's in the Piflak letter:
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/1599/piflakletter300a.png
...so far she hasn't actually had to enforce it, because her clan are smart enough not to cross her.
I can only imagine the grand circus if Daryil shows up. His shiny new third wing set, and spotting Dan. Lollipops all around!
Quote from: Emerauld Drathmir on March 27, 2013, 11:17:21 AM
I can only imagine the grand circus if Daryil shows up. His shiny new third wing set, and spotting Dan. Lollipops all around!
It's a couple of centuries too early for that to happen...
Quote from: Tapewolf on March 27, 2013, 11:40:28 AM
Quote from: Emerauld Drathmir on March 27, 2013, 11:17:21 AM
I can only imagine the grand circus if Daryil shows up. His shiny new third wing set, and spotting Dan. Lollipops all around!
It's a couple of centuries too early for that to happen...
Has amber even mentioned Daryil in the official comic? I know jacob has made many a cameo and the 2 come from the same story, but I don't think Daryil himself has been mention yet, though I am probably incorrect.
Quote from: Ignuus66 on March 27, 2013, 01:33:27 PM
Has amber even mentioned Daryil in the official comic?
No.
Quote from: Mermidion on March 25, 2013, 10:00:21 AM
Cheerio!
I really really hope he meets Quoar. or at least that he made an appearance. i just read through all the Clan leader pages...and he is the only male one? Seriously? don't get me wrong ,i am not sexist or something its just that i hope that Dan becomes a Clan Leader one day. just to make it a little bit more balanced...
Given what we know about Quoar, he won't even know Daniel exists unless he has a SAIA contact or is running an intelligence op.
Even if he is, he probably won't be interested in Dan - he's just another clan leader, a noob at that. :mowsad
That said, he is the last hope of the clan often blamed for starting the wars, and he may have connections to Destania.
Given his relation to SAIA though, if he shows interest, he is likely to visit or send an envoy when Dan gets back from SAIA. By the sounds of it, Dan may not even know who he's talking to. :mowninja
I like your post, I would like to see Quoar, but then, we always want what we can't have. My luck he'll be a jerk!