*snerk* read him like a book, our Abel can. ;-]
Heh heh...Yeah thats the point factors of anything of mindreading and also filtering is fun!
I just have to say that I love Abel's expressions in all three panels.
Keyword filters? I guess they hadn't invented Regular Expressions (http://www.regular-expressions.info) for the 'Cubi yet... :giggle
Back on topic, "... thoughts are filled with pointless trivia and paranoid delusions" - I suppose this is part of the 'Cubi charm - a 'Cubi could easily read said thoughts of whoever he/she wants to charm, then play back what the target wants to hear.
Of course, if said 'Cubi thrives on fear, he/she could simply play back what the target is paranoid about, or fears... especially sense such fears would be at the top of the targets brain, and easy to passively pick up.
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I agree with Anders. To me, the impression I got about Abel...is that he looks, well, surprisingly "posed" in the second panel...then surprisingly sinister in the 3rd panel. :U Maybe it's a 'Cubi thing; or maybe it's just a cat thing. >:3
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my vote is that it's a cat thing
Quote from: thegayhare on January 10, 2008, 10:45:18 PM
my vote is that it's a cat thing
It must be a cat thing. (http://www.missmab.com/Comics/Vol_755.php)
*snickers*
For someone as intelligent as Jyrras, he's not very quick on the uptake.
I also agree with AndersW. Abel always seems to look so cute. X3
Abel looks friggin' seductive in that second panel.
Not sure about the tongue-look, though. Something about that always caught me as awkward in a comic when the character has dialogue in the same panel - I imagine them speaking like "lllmmmuuuu mmmmuuueeehhh blluuuu"
That tongue look is the standard "I know something embarrassing about you that you don't know I know" look.
Yeah, I know, I know, it's functional and all. I suppose it's one of my little mental blocks as opposed to the collective hive mind's understanding. My loss, alas.
Quote from: rabid_fox on January 11, 2008, 12:37:01 AMAbel looks friggin' seductive in that second panel.
I know. It's giving me the heebie-jeebies. Something about January-December relationships just makes me freak out. Perhaps it's the implied pedophilia? Yes, I think that's it.
8) It seems that Abel has a visually expressionistic way of getting his views across ...
Quote from: rabid_fox on January 11, 2008, 12:37:01 AM
Abel looks friggin' seductive in that second panel.
I'd hit it.
For a guy that thinks that being alone and friendless is an art he has become fast friends with a gay, kangaroo-rat.
I find it intresting because Jyrras and Able are both very selective in who they hang out wth.
If Jyrras doesn't like someone he vanishes or sends in his friends to deal with said individual.
If Able doesn't like sommeone he sends them to the psyche ward by being 'friendly.'
Though with the way Able dresses and acts something in me says the Cookies and Cream cat is boardering the realm of Bi.
Hang on. I need to read the text a bit better. Abel's adorable visage in all three panels kinda distracted me - especially that last one. Awww.
(later)
Hee hee. Niceness out of being bored easily. Cute. >:3
Hehe... full agreement of Abel's displays in that strip, especially the second one. And I also like his wings in the third one... soo cute... :3
Quote from: Abel@864.3The average non-Cubi thoughts are filled with pointless trivia and paranoid delusions
The average Cubi thoughts of course NEVER EVER... D:
Quote from: 127.0.0.2 on January 11, 2008, 09:21:42 AM
Quote from: Abel@864.3The average non-Cubi thoughts are filled with pointless trivia and paranoid delusions
The average Cubi thoughts of course NEVER EVER... D:
Well, hardly ever...Quote from: superluser on January 11, 2008, 01:35:28 AM
Something about January-December relationships just makes me freak out. Perhaps it's the implied pedophilia? Yes, I think that's it.
That would be the case if it was Abel on the make, not Jyrras, surely?
Also, while the age gap is enormous in chronological time, Abel (by virtue of not aging) is only physically 3-4 years older than Jyrras. Who is after all, 21 and able to make up his own mind :3
And yes, it's wonderfully drawn.
another joining the the "i like abels expressions club" and personally clicking the box for 'third pannel' for my vote
Abel's sexy factor went up double the usual daily increment. If there's an Abel fanboy club, I want in. D= His expression and pose were just gorgeous these last two strips, and yeah... yeah, I'd hit, too, and I'm not even gay. Just for Abel.
Quote from: Tapewolf on January 11, 2008, 09:54:16 AMThat would be the case if it was Abel on the make, not Jyrras, surely?
It's starting to appear that Abel may not be opposed to this outcome. If that's the case, then it goes right back into creepy territory.
Imagine you're back in high school (or better yet, college) and you're fantasizing about one of your professors, a good 40 years your elder, and you start hitting on her. She comes back and tells you to meet her at a fancy restaurant, and to bring baby oil and a riding crop.
Sure, the student started it, but it's still creepy.
Quote from: superluser on January 11, 2008, 01:55:12 PM
Imagine you're back in high school (or better yet, college) and you're fantasizing about one of your professors, a good 40 years your elder, and you start hitting on her.
Sure, the student started it, but it's still creepy.
Yes. But what if they were - in appearance and behaviour - the same age as you?
all appearance is an illusion. behaviour that's a better factor for judgement.
I think Abel is compensating for not being able to Emotion-Jammer.
I'm a pretty solitary sort of guy myself, so I'm going to put myself in Abel's shoes here (And, I'll adimt, project my perspective). Everyone needs company, but when your a loner the last company you want is with shiny happy people. Like Dan and Mab. Jyrras seems more like the quiet, intellectual type. (Barring his "I'm out of the closet and feeling giddy" phase, and the whole Sad-Jyr-In-Snow thing he's been doing before that.)
Well, if appearance is illusion, I purposefully failed my Will save. I'd hit on Abel and HOPE for that "creepy" outcome. xP
sounds like : soul. it's what for brunch
Quote from: e_voyager on January 11, 2008, 03:35:59 PM
sounds like : soul. it's what for brunch
Abel eats food and sleeps. This might be part of his disguise, of course, but I think he still thinks of himself as a Being, at least on one level. Leaving aside the consequences of harming Jyrras in any way, (Dan trying to vanquish him, Fa'Lina coming down on him, Moira suing him etcetera) I simply don't think Abel is the type to go on the hunt for souls any more than Dan is.
Quote from: Tapewolf on January 11, 2008, 03:46:48 PM
Quote from: e_voyager on January 11, 2008, 03:35:59 PM
sounds like : soul. it's what for brunch
Abel eats food and sleeps. This might be part of his disguise, of course, but I think he still thinks of himself as a Being, at least on one level. Leaving aside the consequences of harming Jyrras in any way, (Dan trying to vanquish him, Fa'Lina coming down on him, Moira suing him etcetera) I simply don't think Abel is the type to go on the hunt for souls any more than Dan is.
I'm in agreeance. He seems quite satisfied just to emotion-feed, though... not sure what his key emotion is, yet. Maybe annoyance, that would explain alot. But from what we've seen with Abel's Story so far, he looks to be pretty much disillusioned with the Cubi race as a whole, he doesn't have the Cubi pride thing that pisses him off about Aary - and of course his first Cubi experience wasn't that... heart-warming. Considering himself an empowered Being of sorts rather than as your stereotypical Cubus would seem to be more in line with his experiences and the shrouded personality he likes to keep.
Also, hot.
Quote from: Kayriel on January 11, 2008, 04:07:46 PM
Quote from: Tapewolf on January 11, 2008, 03:46:48 PM
Quote from: e_voyager on January 11, 2008, 03:35:59 PM
sounds like : soul. it's what for brunch
Abel eats food and sleeps. This might be part of his disguise, of course, but I think he still thinks of himself as a Being, at least on one level. Leaving aside the consequences of harming Jyrras in any way, (Dan trying to vanquish him, Fa'Lina coming down on him, Moira suing him etcetera) I simply don't think Abel is the type to go on the hunt for souls any more than Dan is.
I'm in agreeance. He seems quite satisfied just to emotion-feed, though... not sure what his key emotion is, yet. Maybe annoyance, that would explain alot. But from what we've seen with Abel's Story so far, he looks to be pretty much disillusioned with the Cubi race as a whole, he doesn't have the Cubi pride thing that pisses him off about Aary - and of course his first Cubi experience wasn't that... heart-warming. Considering himself an empowered Being of sorts rather than as your stereotypical Cubus would seem to be more in line with his experiences and the shrouded personality he likes to keep.
Also, hot.
It says in his profile that Abel's favorite is confusion. But somehow, I don't think he's quite Aniz-like enough to do all this seducing just for the sake of food. Also, he respects Jyrras in a way, if I'm right. I mean, Jyrras isn't scared of Abel at all (see: nosebeep).
And yes. Hawt.
okay i agree with all of you but still even with my lack of sleep but then and now i think it sounds funny. maybe when i look again in a couple of days it wont but now it's time for the sleep work cycle to begin.
Quote from: rabid_fox on January 11, 2008, 12:37:01 AM
Abel looks friggin' seductive in that second panel.
Not sure about the tongue-look, though. Something about that always caught me as awkward in a comic when the character has dialogue in the same panel - I imagine them speaking like "lllmmmuuuu mmmmuuueeehhh blluuuu"
I thought the tongue was Abel's way of expressing that the thoughts taste yucky.
Quote from: Tapewolf on January 11, 2008, 02:02:26 PM
Quote from: superluser on January 11, 2008, 01:55:12 PM
Imagine you're back in high school (or better yet, college) and you're fantasizing about one of your professors, a good 40 years your elder, and you start hitting on her.
Sure, the student started it, but it's still creepy.
Yes. But what if they were - in appearance and behaviour - the same age as you?
Creepier. Sex with Dick Clark comes to mind.
If anything, Fa'lina might have sent Abel to Lost Lake in part because she knew how much confusion he'd have to feed upon!
But how would she know?
Ah, because she knows Mab! And we know that Mab has secret plans... which Fa'lina may be a part of!
Conspiracy! :U
I think he just likes to eat food. I mean, eating is one of the most fundamental pleasures of life, right next to [censored]
I mean, just because he doesn't need to eat doesn't mean he can't enjoy it.
Heh, Abel is awsome.
I love the range of his expressions in the three panels, it's so perfect.
Is it just me, or is Abel looking quite coy and playful in this comic? If it weren't for the fact that guy's being sexual with each other gives me the heebie-jeebies, I would suggest he might possibly be flirting with little Jy!
Quote from: AnizInDisguise on January 11, 2008, 10:21:50 PM
Quote from: Kenji on January 11, 2008, 01:20:22 PM
Quote from: AnizInDisguise on January 11, 2008, 06:55:28 AM
Quote from: rabid_fox on January 11, 2008, 12:37:01 AM
Abel looks friggin' seductive in that second panel.
I'd hit it.
Considering your forum name, that's creepy. :U
I aims to please! :3
Well you may need a better scope, cause the target was yards away from the impact.
Quote from: Aleolus on January 12, 2008, 01:28:51 AM
Is it just me, or is Abel looking quite coy and playful in this comic? If it weren't for the fact that guy's being sexual with each other gives me the heebie-jeebies, I would suggest he might possibly be flirting with little Jy!
Abel. Fist of an angry god, boot of Chuck Norris, a ton of bricks - all things come to mind accompanied with the phrase, "I'd hit it like...", and I'm not even gay. I've been in the furre fandom for over a decade, and I consider myself well-rounded in the artistic review department. Amber has drawn by and far the sexiest furre... ever.
Also, I both envy and loathe Jyrras. One, I'd swear the similarities between him and my old char, the relationship with Lorenda and said old char's likewise cannibalistic (ate anything/anyone, really) cow Lehanna are coincedental, it just doesn't feel like it.
Two, he's hitting on my Abel. T-T
now now we don't know if able is over losing Cindy yet. remember he's almost as stubborn as Dan is.
Sabs has gained 923 Fangirl Points!
Sabs leveled up!
Sabs is trying to learn JYBEL FICS, but she has too many moves.
Delete a move to make room for JYBEL FICS?
>>CRAPPY FICTION
>>PROCRASTINATION
>>HOTS FOR ABEL
>>SLEEP
Delete CRAPPY FICTION to make room for JYBEL FICS?
1...2...3...and poof!
Sabs forgot CRAPPY FICTION,
and learned JYBEL FICS!
Deeply approve of this comic.
Deeply. <333333333
it's no fair if you don't say. but then that could just be the lack of sleep processing. like sawtooth i sometimes process in less then alert modes.
8) Bring on the Lerts ....
Quote from: Kayriel on January 11, 2008, 01:05:00 PM
Abel's sexy factor went up double the usual daily increment. If there's an Abel fanboy club, I want in. D= His expression and pose were just gorgeous these last two strips, and yeah... yeah, I'd hit, too, and I'm not even gay. Just for Abel.
EVERYONE is gay for Abel. Whether they want to admit it or not.
I say it's the pattern and the spots, myself.
Them 'n' the floofy tail. :B
I must agree that Abel is, indeed, very cute looking. His head and head-wings position makes me think of those bats that are in practically EVERY videogame. The gamer part of me keeps on expecting his head to pop off and go flying around the room emitting bat noises. >.<
Quote from: Black_angel on January 11, 2008, 04:28:32 PM
It says in his profile that Abel's favorite is confusion.
This of course finally solves another long-standing mystery: Abel created Neon Genesis Evangelion (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindScrew)! :O
Quote from: 127.0.0.2 on January 13, 2008, 05:46:24 PM
Quote from: Black_angel on January 11, 2008, 04:28:32 PM
It says in his profile that Abel's favorite is confusion.
This of course finally solves another long-standing mystery: Abel created Neon Genesis Evangelion (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MindScrew)! :O
That would sure explain the last episode, though I'm partial to the "we spent our budget on beer and LSD" theory.
He also had to be a writer for the last episode of Big O season 2. D=
Quote from: Arcalane on January 12, 2008, 11:55:41 PM
Quote from: Kayriel on January 11, 2008, 01:05:00 PM
Abel's sexy factor went up double the usual daily increment. If there's an Abel fanboy club, I want in. D= His expression and pose were just gorgeous these last two strips, and yeah... yeah, I'd hit, too, and I'm not even gay. Just for Abel.
EVERYONE is gay for Abel. Whether they want to admit it or not.
I say it's the pattern and the spots, myself.
Them 'n' the floofy tail. :B
Not Amber, she has to draw a 200 page backstory for him! And all the spots are driving her more insane!
Wait, EVERYONE is gay for Abel? When did my gender change!?
The black "bat wings" peeking out from beneath the fur/feathers has always been really cool to me. One thing I have wondered with the spots is if Amber actually keeps track of them or if she sort of slaps them on until she reaches what looks about right.
Edit: Deleted a broken quote
I think she's said that there are only seven (or nine? Something like that) spots that she keeps track of. The rest, I believe, are totally random.
As far as I know, at least.
I like that effect. It adds to his allure. =3 And yes, everyone is gay for Abel, even girries. He's the furry Bridget. ^^
Yes, everyone is gay for Abel. Girls, boys and nonsexual entities.
As for the spots, maybe amber should play around a bit with photoshop's graphic filters. Maybe it has something useful to alleviate the issue.
Quote from: 127.0.0.2 on January 14, 2008, 10:15:11 AM
Yes, everyone is gay for Abel. Girls, boys and nonsexual entities.
As for the spots, maybe amber should play around a bit with photoshop's graphic filters. Maybe it has something useful to alleviate the issue.
hey i resemble that remake. i've had to deal with forte's feelings for Roll ever since i copied his body.