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Post by Max on Mar 27, 2015 7:00:58 GMT
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Post by Daedalus on Mar 27, 2015 7:02:08 GMT
Huh. That explains some things.
Doesn't excuse them though.
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Post by Chancellor on Mar 27, 2015 7:02:15 GMT
Nononononononononononononononononononononononoooooooo!
Not this, pls not this.
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Post by edzepp on Mar 27, 2015 7:02:52 GMT
And the pain train continues down it's normally planned route. Destination: A world of hurt.
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Post by sapientcoffee on Mar 27, 2015 7:04:14 GMT
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Post by gunnerwf on Mar 27, 2015 7:04:41 GMT
Huh, Finally got caught
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Post by Daedalus on Mar 27, 2015 7:05:03 GMT
Worst case prediction:
Monday has Annie leave, unable to find Kat (because the latter has fled, paralleling chapter 45), and then a panel with Anthony with a small, cruel smile.
End chapter.
Again, this page explains a bit of his hostility.
But he's humiliated her intellectually, socially, and emotionally by now.
Doubly so if he knew Kat was there (which we aren't certain of).
There's really not much he CAN do to make her feel worse at the moment.
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Post by The Anarch on Mar 27, 2015 7:05:39 GMT
Strangely, it seems to me that this is the first time this chapter that his criticism has been valid, while at the same time it would seem to be the first time he isn't being an asshole about said criticism.
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Post by crater on Mar 27, 2015 7:06:28 GMT
that numb-blush feeling you get after you've been discovered cheating is priceless
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Post by imaginaryfriend on Mar 27, 2015 7:07:29 GMT
Strangely, it seems to me that this is the first time this chapter that his criticism has been valid, while at the same time it would seem to be the first time he isn't being an asshole about said criticism. Yet. You haven't heard his remedy to the situation yet... and the logical one would be to separate Antimony and Kat. |
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Post by psybershadow on Mar 27, 2015 7:09:42 GMT
This explains his strictness with her. I think he intends to try and help her, or find some way for her to get tutoring? Not sure.
Also, every one of you should keep in mind that he was not cruel enough to call her out on her cheating while everyone was there watching. She's been embarrassed a lot up to this point, but I think Anthony waiting until everyone was gone to talk about this, especially in such a personal way ("I am disappointed in my daughter, I thought she was better than this.") For once his strict tone seems to make sense. He is upset with her, but he DOES NOT appear to HATE her. If he hated her, he would be doing much more than just talking to her about this after class. He is clearly concerned about her learning, and her academic integrity. We will see soon if he intends to punish her severely for this or... Well. We'll see. He's a strict guy, but he doesn't hate her.
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Post by edzepp on Mar 27, 2015 7:12:21 GMT
This explains his strictness with her. I think he intends to try and help her, or find some way for her to get tutoring? Not sure. Also, every one of you should keep in mind that he was not cruel enough to call her out on her cheating while everyone was there watching. She's been embarrassed a lot up to this point, but I think Anthony waiting until everyone was gone to talk about this, especially in such a personal way ("I am disappointed in my daughter, I thought she was better than this." For once his strict tone seems to make sense. He is upset with her, but he DOES NOT appear to HATE her. If he hated her, he would be doing much more than just talking to her about this after class. Fair enough. I've been critical of him (hell, I still am), but I'm willing to give him this point. |
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Post by Chancellor on Mar 27, 2015 7:13:53 GMT
I mean yeah, it isn't good that Annie's been copying all of Kat's work, and in spite of Fire Spike not stopping her, Annie really needed a unyielding force to break her out of the habit. In the long term it's very necessary, but I'm terrified at what the cost will be.
It's too bad it took the materialization of her wanker father to probably get it done, and that because of said, Kat is now quite aware. I would like to hope Kat is understanding; to be furious, but in the also disappointed and not wanting to cease their friendship kind of way.
And I'll freely say this page has presented Anthony at the most relatable I think he's ever been. His previous actions still have buried him in his ire, and I dread what the further pages shall hold, but when he's not shutting down or belittling her, he can almost present the image of a justifiably disappointed parent.
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Post by psybershadow on Mar 27, 2015 7:17:49 GMT
I wonder if Anthony not giving Annie a book had something to do with watching to see how she worked together with Kat. I feel like something about this was important, but I can't fully put my finger on it.
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Post by edzepp on Mar 27, 2015 7:19:47 GMT
He's definitely got a game plan buried under there.
It still kind of sucks that their first real interaction in 2 years has to be "I am very disappointed in you."
And also (I'm not claiming conspiracy here, just wondering), why didn't anyone else call her out on this? This has been going on for a while now.
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Post by Chancellor on Mar 27, 2015 7:23:12 GMT
I wonder if Anthony not giving Annie a book had something to do with watching to see how she worked together with Kat. I feel like something about this was important, but I can't fully put my finger on it. Less than utterly awful way the next few pages could proceed- He calls in Kat from the hall and has Annie come clean to and apologize to her and tries to convince her to become involved in the manner of a tutor to Annie? |
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Post by psybershadow on Mar 27, 2015 7:23:52 GMT
Yeah, it really sucks. But we've seen how deliberate Anthony is. I always felt like it was a little dumb to make a whole message out of "Antimony." But now I think that was part of Tom's attempt to show us just how deliberate the guy is. I wonder what his relationship was like with Surma. Did he start being able to handle some of the smallest things after awhile? My mind's going wild.
Edit: From what we've seen I would not put it past Anthony to force such a conversation between the two of them. Then again, I don't know if this is one of those "small things" that bothers him greatly or not.
Also, I had an idea why no one else called her out on it but the idea slipped my mind.
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Post by SilverbackRon on Mar 27, 2015 7:24:29 GMT
Busted!
Yes, Annie is in the wrong here and Anthony is correct as a teacher and a father to reprimand her. But hell, after being gone for TWO YEARS he is rude to her in class and then the first personal conversation he has is to bust her chops over schoolwork?
He may be justified but he is still the shittiest father in town.
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Post by Daedalus on Mar 27, 2015 7:26:14 GMT
Busted!Yes, Annie is in the wrong here and Anthony is correct as a teacher and a father to reprimand her. But hell, after being gone for TWO YEARS he is rude to her in class and then the first personal conversation he has is to bust her chops over schoolwork? He may be justified but he is still the shittiest father in town. I feel like he's justified in this page, possibly in the one about "no books for you!", but not justified to do with the makeup comments. That one was, again, just so personal and unprovoked. |
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Post by KMar on Mar 27, 2015 7:29:07 GMT
Next page: "Also, Ms Donlan, you can come up from hiding, as this concerns you too. While your academic work is good, listening behind doors is still rude." Also, this: I wonder if Anthony not giving Annie a book had something to do with watching to see how she worked together with Kat. I feel like something about this was important, but I can't fully put my finger on it. Less than utterly awful way the next few pages could proceed- He calls in Kat from the hall and has Annie come clean to and apologize to her and tries to convince her to become involved in the manner of a tutor to Annie? |
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Post by rosencrantz on Mar 27, 2015 7:29:27 GMT
Grounded and schooled, her father is a multitasker.
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Post by edzepp on Mar 27, 2015 7:29:57 GMT
How recently did Annie get discovered I wonder? 2 years of cheating, and no one noticed or said anything until around now?
Man, this is really causing my brain to itch now.
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Post by psybershadow on Mar 27, 2015 7:30:14 GMT
LAUGHING ON LINE KMar. I wouldn't be surprised if that actually happened.
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Post by bedinsis on Mar 27, 2015 7:30:16 GMT
Just had to go back to the start of the chapter to check. Yep, it is biology, one of the subjects Antimony didn't cheat in, that Anthony teaches. I'm therefore curious where this conversation is going.
I hope this won't cause a wedge between Kat and Annie.
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Post by edzepp on Mar 27, 2015 7:31:32 GMT
LAUGHING ON LINE KMar. I wouldn't be surprised if that actually happened. I was gonna say, I'm not entirely convinced he doesn't know Kat is there. |
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Post by parrot on Mar 27, 2015 7:32:54 GMT
Yeah, it really sucks. But we've seen how deliberate Anthony is. I always felt like it was a little dumb to make a whole message out of "Antimony." But now I think that was part of Tom's attempt to show us just how deliberate the guy is. I wonder what his relationship was like with Surma. Did he start being able to handle some of the smallest things after awhile? My mind's going wild. Edit: From what we've seen I would not put it past Anthony to force such a conversation between the two of them. Then again, I don't know if this is one of those "small things" that bothers him greatly or not. Also, I had an idea why no one else called her out on it but the idea slipped my mind. Hell, at least he is finally acting like a father figure. It is kind of creepy when you realize that this is the most emotional and caring way we've seen him act in so far. I am really interested what motives does he have. I doubt he just come to the Court to call his daughter out on cheating and then leg it. |
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Post by edzepp on Mar 27, 2015 7:34:19 GMT
Yeah, it really sucks. But we've seen how deliberate Anthony is. I always felt like it was a little dumb to make a whole message out of "Antimony." But now I think that was part of Tom's attempt to show us just how deliberate the guy is. I wonder what his relationship was like with Surma. Did he start being able to handle some of the smallest things after awhile? My mind's going wild. Edit: From what we've seen I would not put it past Anthony to force such a conversation between the two of them. Then again, I don't know if this is one of those "small things" that bothers him greatly or not. Also, I had an idea why no one else called her out on it but the idea slipped my mind. Hell, at least he is finally acting like a father figure. It is kind of creepy when you realize that this is the most emotional and caring way we've seen him act in so far. I am really interested what motives does he have. I doubt he just come to the Court to call his daughter out on cheating and then leg it. Hey, he REALLY hates cheating OK? He'll do it  |
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Post by Chancellor on Mar 27, 2015 7:35:19 GMT
I'm apprehensive because my positive, hopeful scenarios are outcomes that might occur to a regular human being.
Cold, reptilian creature that he is, the reality of where Anthony could take this is a stressful prospect to say the least.
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Post by edzepp on Mar 27, 2015 7:36:16 GMT
I'm apprehensive because my positive, hopeful scenarios are outcomes that might occur to a regular human being. Cold, reptilian creature that he is, the reality of where Anthony could take this is a stressful prospect to say the least. I know. I actually don't know where this is headed, and I'm bugging out. |
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Post by parrot on Mar 27, 2015 7:36:19 GMT
Busted!Yes, Annie is in the wrong here and Anthony is correct as a teacher and a father to reprimand her. But hell, after being gone for TWO YEARS he is rude to her in class and then the first personal conversation he has is to bust her chops over schoolwork? He may be justified but he is still the shittiest father in town. I feel like he's justified in this page, possibly in the one about "no books for you!", but not justified to do with the makeup comments. That one was, again, just so personal and unprovoked. I still think Tony has some disorder that prevents him from acting normally. And despite his behaviour I still think he deeply cares for Annie, but is unable (or unwilling?) to show his affection. Let's wait and see. |
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