01/09/10 [DMFA #1074] - Peanuts.

[!KCA]

I notice that he isn't allergic and that he didn't quite rule out peanut butter. Perhaps there is hope for this relationship, after all!

[MT Hazard]

she seems to have got over her horror/fear quickly, I guess it's real love 

[Garsemor]

How sweet, she's back to her old (love mode) self.

[Tapewolf]

I was half expecting her not to believe the sob-story, since what he's done would be exactly what you'd want to do if you really did have an agenda 

[A. Lurker]

I was half expecting her not to believe the sob-story, since what he's done would be exactly what you'd want to do if you really did have an agenda 

Of course, it's also what you'd do if you were just being honest. So that 'knowledge' doesn't really help so much.

[Tapewolf]

Of course, it's also what you'd do if you were just being honest. So that 'knowledge' doesn't really help so much.

On the other hand, you have to consider the consequences of a mistake.  If Alexsi pushes off Pyroduck and he's innocent, well - there's other fish in the sea.
If Alexsi is engaged to Pyroduck and he's got an agenda, she's doomed her entire family and probably herself, "just to be sure".

[bradypodidae]

Of course, it's also what you'd do if you were just being honest. So that 'knowledge' doesn't really help so much.

On the other hand, you have to consider the consequences of a mistake.  If Alexsi pushes off Pyroduck and he's innocent, well - there's other fish in the sea.
If Alexsi is engaged to Pyroduck and he's got an agenda, she's doomed her entire family and probably herself, "just to be sure".

If he has an agenda, it is most likely tied closely to Fa'Lina's, which I doubt spells doom for Alexsi and family. However, I am not sure Pyroduck "accidentally" fell into contact with Alexsi do to a chance meeting with Dan during the Twinks escapade. I do not think he has opened up all the secrets to Alexsi. dun dun dunnnn....

[A. Lurker]

Of course, it's also what you'd do if you were just being honest. So that 'knowledge' doesn't really help so much.

On the other hand, you have to consider the consequences of a mistake.  If Alexsi pushes off Pyroduck and he's innocent, well - there's other fish in the sea.
If Alexsi is engaged to Pyroduck and he's got an agenda, she's doomed her entire family and probably herself, "just to be sure".

Sure. And if you keep pushing off all these 'other fish' because, well, you never know that they don't have agendas of their own either...

...well, that illustrates why caution is a survival trait, but paranoia is still a waste of time.

Besides, the more you push away potential friends 'just in case', the fewer people you'll have left to turn to when the ones actually out to get you come calling...

[Keleth]

This will work out, After all Fa'lina wants grandbabies!

[Tapewolf]

Sure. And if you keep pushing off all these 'other fish' because, well, you never know that they don't have agendas of their own either...
...well, that illustrates why caution is a survival trait, but paranoia is still a waste of time.

Yes, but Alexsi is in a singularly awkward position.  It isn't paranoia when they really are after all your loved ones.

[A. Lurker]

Yes, but Alexsi is in a singularly awkward position.  It isn't paranoia when they really are after all your loved ones.

All the better to seize the opportunity of one of 'them' actually wanting to be friends by the throat, then! Worst case, you at least know where one of your suspects is most of the time...

[Keleth]

I'm pretty sure Pyroduck isn't after their family XD

He's had many opportunities to do it, and is good friends with Mab and Fa'lina.

http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_730.php

Unless you guys are just making wild conspiracy theories cuz. . that's what you do.

[Tapewolf]

I'm pretty sure Pyroduck isn't after their family XD
He's had many opportunities to do it, and is good friends with Mab and Fa'lina.
Unless you guys are just making wild conspiracy theories cuz. . that's what you do.

No, this is called "looking at it from Alexsi's point of view".  We have seen Fa'Lina talking to Pyroduck and can be pretty sure that he's on her side and that what he's saying right now is true.  Alexsi does not have this benefit, or any thought/emotion reading capabilities.  All she has to go on is what Pyroduck is telling her, and as far as she knows, he could just be a good actor.

[A. Lurker]

I'm pretty sure Pyroduck isn't after their family XD

He's had many opportunities to do it, and is good friends with Mab and Fa'lina.

http://missmab.com/Comics/Vol_730.php

Unless you guys are just making wild conspiracy theories cuz. . that's what you do.

Hey, wild conspiracy theories are tons of fun! Try one yourself sometime!

Actually, I've spent quite a bit of time pondering the subject of "trust" recently working on what might, with luck and a lot of patience, one day turn into fan fiction for another setting. In the process, I've kind of come to the conclusion that you just can't resolve trust issues rationally -- no matter what you think you know about somebody, if they're a good enough actor and playing a deep enough game it could all turn out to be a bunch of lies. (DMFA canon case in point: Aniz.) And since you probably don't have a handy way of spotting those folks among others, you'd basically have to suspect everybody just to make sure...

Long story short, I've decided that at some point you're just going to have to make that leap of faith. Otherwise you're stuck unable to trust anybody ever, and that's not exactly going to help you in the long run either.

[Jasonrevall]

I'm pretty sure Pyroduck isn't after their family XD
He's had many opportunities to do it, and is good friends with Mab and Fa'lina.
Unless you guys are just making wild conspiracy theories cuz. . that's what you do.

No, this is called "looking at it from Alexsi's point of view".  We have seen Fa'Lina talking to Pyroduck and can be pretty sure that he's on her side and that what he's saying right now is true.  Alexsi does not have this benefit, or any thought/emotion reading capabilities.  All she has to go on is what Pyroduck is telling her, and as far as she knows, he could just be a good actor.

Also the fact that he did not come right out and explain the situation earlier to Alexi before they dated is kind of awkward as well. From Alexi's position and with what she knows, it would be more likely to assume some kind of plot or at least motive for himself. Besides, how likely is it that he knows Fa'Lina and that she raised him? It would be wise to find out this fact first hand than just believe him. But love is blind in certain situations. Not that that is a bad thing 

[inuhanyo]

As Pyroduck himself noted earlier, if he had a hostile agenda, it would have been best to just keep his mouth shut about his nature.  Only if his intentions are ... um, honorable, does it make sense to tell Alexsi that he's a dragon.

So, I expect a scene switch back to Dan and Matilda is immanent.

[Tapewolf]

As Pyroduck himself noted earlier, if he had a hostile agenda, it would have been best to just keep his mouth shut about his nature.  Only if his intentions are ... um, honorable, does it make sense to tell Alexsi that he's a dragon.

Perhaps.  Abel and Aary both recognised him for what he is, though.  Abel freaked the moment he saw him, Aary wasn't quite sure and was then promptly distracted.  Point is, it's possible to tell if you know what you're looking for.
Though I suppose that could cut either way, depending on how many levels of bluff he could be calling 

So, I expect a scene switch back to Dan and Matilda is immanent.

I don't think that's the word you meant 

[inuhanyo]

So, I expect a scene switch back to Dan and Matilda is immanent.

I don't think that's the word you meant 

Yeah, spellcheckers only make sure words are spelled correctly, not that the word is the one you intended.

[Ted Schiller]

(snip)

So, I expect a scene switch back to Dan and Matilda is immanent.

I don't think that's the word you meant  

Well, a discussion in a restaurant is certainly within the limits of possible experience or knowledge. For most of us, however, what the Fae do is transcendent.    

With regards,
Ted

PS editing done  

[Ted Schiller]

Of course, it's also what you'd do if you were just being honest. So that 'knowledge' doesn't really help so much.

On the other hand, you have to consider the consequences of a mistake.  If Alexsi pushes off Pyroduck and he's innocent, well - there's other fish in the sea.
If Alexsi is engaged to Pyroduck and he's got an agenda, she's doomed her entire family and probably herself, "just to be sure".

That is why she is pretending to believe him, so-worst case-he believes his brillant plan is working, giving her time to check out his story.  Destania taught her well. 

With regards,
Ted

[Lego3400]

(snip)

So, I expect a scene switch back to Dan and Matilda is immanent.

I don't think that's the word you meant  

Well, a discussion in a restaurant is certainly within the limits of possible experience or knowledge. For most of us, however, what the Fae do is transcendent.    

With regards,
Ted

PS editing done  

With what we learned from Mabs parent,s it's probably better fae don't talk in restaurants at all, less they end up underwater.

[Lucheek]

I agree with you there Pyroduck. I find the strip either really downcast (oddly enough for what-are-supposed-to-be small children), preachy, or just over all a sense of Meh. Expecially after Mr. Shultz's death, and the fact that my local paper still runs Peanuts daily with a 1/3 page dedicated to the strip on Sundays. I know there are a lot of other comics in the world, good comics, that are being over looked to play re-runs of it. I think a lot of people need to let go or just by the comic treasuries instead of insisting it's reruns in the paper of out-dated, lacklust 50's-type settings and humour.

[Naldru]

My personal opinion is that when in doubt, one should always be nice to people.  You can always rip their throat out later.

The old saying is that one should keep their friends close and their enemies closer.  On that basis, Alexsis should stay near Pyroduck whatever the truth turns out to be.  Just keep a big stick (or hammer in her case) handy.

[Anker Steadfast]

Lets not forget that Alexi has the opportunity to check if he's telling the truth by simply asking Fa'Lina about it.
I guess she could also ask the Phoenix oracle, but I doubt she'd get a useful answer.

[Tapewolf]

Lets not forget that Alexi has the opportunity to check if he's telling the truth by simply asking Fa'Lina about it.

I don't think it's really that simple.  Dan has Fi and she could borrow it, but Fa'Lina doesn't strike me as someone you can just phone up if you have a question, especially if you're not a 'Cubi.

[inuhanyo]

Lets not forget that Alexi has the opportunity to check if he's telling the truth by simply asking Fa'Lina about it.

I don't think it's really that simple.  Dan has Fi and she could borrow it, but Fa'Lina doesn't strike me as someone you can just phone up if you have a question, especially if you're not a 'Cubi.

Or she could just ask Mab for help.  Since Mab has been a friend of Dan's since he was a kid, she's known Mab a long time.  Granted, like all Fae, Mab comes across as flakey, but still she's someone Alexsi trusts.