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Post by mikeymikemikey on Oct 24, 2011 12:36:55 GMT
I can't help thinking it's potentially dangerous to let more people in about Robot (even if Parley and Smith are closer to Annie and Kat now). The more people who know, the greater danger of a slip-up that could lead to his being discovered, extradited, and getting his CPU stored away again. (On the other hand, in light of the ending of "Give and Take", that might not be such a bad thing.) Given how the Court's apparently been keeping tabs on the kids, I somehow doubt that they're unaware of Robot's existence. I think they're still doing what they appear to have been doing so far--watching to see what happens.
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Post by notacat on Oct 24, 2011 13:00:52 GMT
I suppose it's just a quirk of the viewing angle, but to me both Annie and Kat look like they're talking with their mouths full...just a slight bulge to the cheeks
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Post by King Mir on Oct 24, 2011 13:14:47 GMT
Well, looks like Jack's not the only dude that's been going doing some growing up. And, huh, Smitty can make Parley appear at will now? That . . . could have some potentially awkward side effects. They're probably less awkward side effects than her appearing whenever she's thinking about him.
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Post by King Mir on Oct 24, 2011 13:22:25 GMT
I can't help thinking it's potentially dangerous to let more people in about Robot (even if Parley and Smith are closer to Annie and Kat now). The more people who know, the greater danger of a slip-up that could lead to his being discovered, extradited, and getting his CPU stored away again. (On the other hand, in light of the ending of "Give and Take", that might not be such a bad thing.) Kat could intercede on his behalf now. Besides, he's called robot, not S13, so there's little risk.
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Post by rainofsteel on Oct 24, 2011 14:43:43 GMT
The last panel definitely gives me the first impression that Andrew had something to do with Parley's immediate appearance.
Exactly what that was, I am not sure at all. If it was him forcing it, or somehow sending her a signal.
I'm not sure yet how to interpret her discombobulated expression. Is it because she wasn't expecting to be teleported right at that second* (because Andrew triggered it), or because she teleported so quickly in response to Andrew's signal?
* I cannot imagine Andrew forcing a teleport on Parley that was utterly unexpected. She would rip him to pieces and then stomp up and down on the remains.
I guess I'm looking forward to any explanation of how Andrew's power could either force a teleport or otherwise signal Parley.
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Post by atteSmythe on Oct 24, 2011 14:47:10 GMT
I'm not feelin' the headband, Kat! Get that girl back in some overalls and hand her a spanner.
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Post by jandor on Oct 24, 2011 14:50:02 GMT
Smitty seems to be getting the hang of his 'creating order' power.
Where is Parley? She is supposed to be here... *bip* ...perfect.
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Post by Alexandragon on Oct 24, 2011 15:01:35 GMT
Yes! They are back! So all of Co are here: Annie, Rey, Kat, Smitty and Parley))) I just can't wait next page!
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Post by briarme on Oct 24, 2011 15:58:28 GMT
Kat's headband stuck out to me as well. I have to wonder if she didn't choose this extremely feminine accessory at least in part as a reaction to Paz's misunderstanding from last chapter. I'm seconding this. When I was 12-14 a lot of the other kids assumed that I liked girls, and I overcompensated for it by dressing really feminine. The headband isn't anything like Kat would normally wear, and it was pictured on the cover page. My guess is that we're going to hear more about her sexuality in this chapter, one way or another.
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Post by chenmaestro on Oct 24, 2011 16:14:28 GMT
SUDDENLY PARLEY. Someone should make an avatar of Parley's face. -ChenMaestro PS: I had some more laying around I figured I'd share. Annie gave a really nice one seeing Bud's kiss. Brilliant. Also, thank you for the wonderful Bud avatar. :] Back on topic, does anyone else think what they're doing will involve Jeanne? Is it finally time for the ultimate showdown between Parley and the femme fatale fencer? -ChenMaestro
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Post by Cleo on Oct 24, 2011 16:17:06 GMT
Just want to echo someone else saying that Tom is really talented when it comes to showing the characters aging.
Also, this chapter has me itching with excitement and fidgety with anticipation! (Yes, excitement is itchy, good itchy) And, after having another read of today's page, I see Rey's come along too, so many of my favourite characters, cannot wait for a helping of plot.
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Post by quirkykelly on Oct 24, 2011 18:19:46 GMT
All this talk about Andrew's powers and no discussion about what they are meeting to do? Or why Parley is so excited about it? Or why Robot needs to come? Exactly what I was wondering! I doubt it's just mere medium practice since Robot and Rey are coming. Will it involve Jeanne? I sure hope so, but their light-hearted/excited mood suggests otherwise. Also, what will Robot make of Kat's feminine headband? Will he misinterpret it as her dressing up for him? Will that lead to another immature Mort outburst - "I don't like girls or ROBOTS!" Or since he's attracted to his overall-wearing angel, maybe he won't like the new look? Speaking of Mort, where has he been?
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Post by crater on Oct 24, 2011 18:21:52 GMT
Robot: Main Tank Annie: Ranged DPS (Rey counts as a pet) Parly: Melee DPS Kat: Support Smitt: ...Healer?
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Post by Amethyst on Oct 24, 2011 18:39:02 GMT
Speaking of Mort, where has he been? I'm sorry, I hate to be the one to inform you of this, but he's dead. :/
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Post by Max on Oct 24, 2011 18:58:08 GMT
I'm kinda viewing anything Robot does with suspicion ever since that ominous final page to Give and Take. Perhaps rooftop travel is just how he rolls these days, but I wonder if he doesn't have some other reason. Maybe he just wants to surveil Kat from afar.
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Post by Tierra Y Libertad on Oct 24, 2011 22:11:07 GMT
Fencing femme fatale is better than femme fatale fencer, because "femme fatale" is a noun. Or something. It sounds better.
Parley and Smitface match! Green tie and red top. I love complementary colour schemes.
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Post by blahzor on Oct 24, 2011 22:24:31 GMT
It appears only Parley isn't wearing a school uniform. Took me a minute to realise the flower on the headband was on the chapter page. I wonder why... this
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Post by blahzor on Oct 24, 2011 22:26:56 GMT
The last panel definitely gives me the first impression that Andrew had something to do with Parley's immediate appearance. Exactly what that was, I am not sure at all. If it was him forcing it, or somehow sending her a signal. I'm not sure yet how to interpret her discombobulated expression. Is it because she wasn't expecting to be teleported right at that second* (because Andrew triggered it), or because she teleported so quickly in response to Andrew's signal? * I cannot imagine Andrew forcing a teleport on Parley that was utterly unexpected. She would rip him to pieces and then stomp up and down on the remains. I guess I'm looking forward to any explanation of how Andrew's power could either force a teleport or otherwise signal Parley. or when she teleports she's just actually sitting in the ether waiting to pop out but he used his power to force her out since she was suppose to be there by then
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Post by BingsF on Oct 24, 2011 23:01:58 GMT
Well, looks like Jack's not the only dude that's been going doing some growing up. And, huh, Smitty can make Parley appear at will now? That . . . could have some potentially awkward side effects. The last panel definitely gives me the first impression that Andrew had something to do with Parley's immediate appearance. Exactly what that was, I am not sure at all. If it was him forcing it, or somehow sending her a signal. I'm not sure yet how to interpret her discombobulated expression. Is it because she wasn't expecting to be teleported right at that second* (because Andrew triggered it), or because she teleported so quickly in response to Andrew's signal? * I cannot imagine Andrew forcing a teleport on Parley that was utterly unexpected. She would rip him to pieces and then stomp up and down on the remains. I guess I'm looking forward to any explanation of how Andrew's power could either force a teleport or otherwise signal Parley. I think all'y'all're attributing more power to Smitty than he actually possesses. Remember he only alters probability, not creates it. As such, only events that COULD already possibly happen are within his reach. Also, the probability alteration has been explicitly stated to be subconscious, though I'm guessing as he develops it he may begin to learn how to exert some control over events. So, whether this can amount to "making" Parley appear at will? ...Maybe? I'd say it's not so much "forcing" her to do something as aiding/predicting/influencing. But if say Parley herself decides she does NOT want to do something, I really don't think Smitty can (or would, but that's another matter) do much about it, as her own free will should be able to place an event past the realm of probability. Another thing, his alteration of probability is stated to go in one direction only: specifically he CREATES order, or for you sciencey types, he decreases entropy (only locally I assume, like a refrigerator... though he may be able to do something cool with the corresponding entropy increase of the total system, such as shunt it off into the aether, causing an apparent violation of thermodynamics. (Though I assume that's what the aether does on a regular basis anyway )). As such, his power may be governed by such rules/guidelines such as he can bring her TO the group, as this increases the order of the population of the Court, but not so much send her away. I'm sure at some point in the chapter the 'rules' will be made more clear.
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Post by rainofsteel on Oct 25, 2011 1:21:24 GMT
Another thing, his alteration of probability is stated to go in one direction only: specifically he CREATES order, or for you sciencey types, he decreases entropy [...] I've been thinking Andrew's power was to reverse entropy since I first saw it. Of course, reading The Black Hole War at the same time as I originally read through the GC chapter introducing Andrew, may have had something to do with my conclusion. The book is, in essence, heavily about entropy. Reversing entropy is no small thing.
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Post by gildarts on Oct 25, 2011 4:49:38 GMT
ta-dah
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Post by Max on Oct 25, 2011 6:28:34 GMT
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Post by AluK on Oct 25, 2011 12:29:52 GMT
My reasonably wild guess is that Smitty's powers work not completely unlike this.
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Post by Rafael on Oct 25, 2011 14:24:05 GMT
gildarts, this is FANTASTIC. Bunny Parley is the best Parley.
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Post by TBeholder on Oct 25, 2011 16:28:21 GMT
Ahaha oh lord does he have control over her powers? That's some hardcore embarrassment potential right there. Teleport her out of the shower? BAM. Nude on the rooftops. Excellent. No, no... Ooh, they're going to have another crack at Jeanne? Should be pretty.
Why do I have the feeling that the first words out of George's mouth will be, "These aren't the clothes I left with!"
Also, nice ribbon on Kat. Ties everything in nicely. With all the loose ends wrapped up, I guess anything goes for the rest of the chapter. Flah, 24.10.2011, 12:19am # ...if they have a problem it's the opposite: she will always arrive in his vicinity wearing "boring" clothes. Even if she's naked and wants to remain so. ;D
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Post by ypt7vn2o on Oct 25, 2011 18:56:29 GMT
how is it that smithys hair is chaotic? does he never touch his head?
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Post by Refugee on Oct 25, 2011 21:58:57 GMT
Whatever the exact mechanism here, for me the best thing is that it looks like the balance of power between Smitty and Parley has shifted in Smitty's favor. Not that he's got Parley completely under his control, but at least she doesn't have him under her control to the extent that she can mock him with impunity.
[prepares to be proven wrong with the next strip]
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Post by todd on Oct 25, 2011 22:14:51 GMT
I think that Tom's just writing a gag, and is suspending the regular rules pertaining to Parley and Smith's powers to make it work.
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Post by TBeholder on Oct 25, 2011 23:15:54 GMT
I'm not feelin' the headband, Kat! Get that girl back in some overalls and hand her a spanner. Have no fear. For she's still Kat, so eventually this accessory will be... upgraded. :) how is it that smithys hair is chaotic? does he never touch his head? Poincaré-Hopf theorem stands in the way.
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Post by BingsF on Oct 26, 2011 3:25:23 GMT
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