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Post by madjack on May 6, 2019 7:13:37 GMT
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Post by jda on May 6, 2019 7:27:21 GMT
Well, seems like for serious things you still need ye' Olde Physical Touchscreensie. That's a relief
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Post by bicarbonat on May 6, 2019 7:47:39 GMT
I swear if Wednesday's page is a coy shot of Arthur's twitching fingers in his chamber, I'm gonna shuck this 3D coil and yank him out, "Take On Me"-style.
...Which is to say I'm beside myself with dread and anticipation.
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Post by dramastix on May 6, 2019 7:52:35 GMT
I so, so badly want this to go well, and the optimist in me feels like it will - we've been setting up for a while for the robots to start awaking into a more human-like consciousness, one that can commune with the ether. Plot-wise, it make sense that if this experiment works, not only will it set us up for some new tensions with the Court, but it'll move us further along the path that could result in Kat becoming a deity and Annie becoming their new psychopomp.
Wildspec: Annies and Rey see Kat's ether-form as she finishes the last steps. Or maybe everyone does.
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Post by theonethatgotaway on May 6, 2019 8:30:31 GMT
This is going to be LEGEN-wait for it...
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Post by ebaaus on May 6, 2019 8:31:01 GMT
For some reason I have a terrible feeling about this. My most optimistic guess is that Arthur is fine but the whole shield goes down. At worst he might be ded.
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Post by madjack on May 6, 2019 8:46:09 GMT
I think given the chapter title, it almost has to succeed.
Whose definition of success it will be though..
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Post by MarineMonarch on May 6, 2019 9:15:35 GMT
Hmm, if we're throwing predictions out there then based on the comic's track record, I suspect the actual body transfer will be completely successful, if temporarily off-putting for those involved - however, there will be a different problem related to the transfer that will be the reason for the chapter name "New Contract". My best guesses are either this calls down the interest of the psychopomps or the court authorities.
Or perhaps it winds up being another anticlimax. Hard to say for sure.
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Post by Eily on May 6, 2019 9:31:14 GMT
Since the robots are all connected I wouldn't be surprised if Kat pulls in the wrong one, or more than one.
If that's the case, I'd expect either the Boat (who wanted a body) or the robot King (who wants an expressive face) to make a come back. The contract would be on how long and when they get to use the body.
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Post by pyradonis on May 6, 2019 10:21:38 GMT
I call that she pushes the button...and nothing happens.
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Post by madjack on May 6, 2019 10:29:53 GMT
Since the robots are all connected I wouldn't be surprised if Kat pulls in the wrong one, or more than one. Are they connected? Kat even says here that they aren't normally remotely connected at all. It's possible the shield override is a remote signal that sent them into their defensive position, but it's also equally possible they all had a mass intrusion-detection program hidden away that set them off. If they do communicate remotely it probably isn't on a conscious level. A running theme with problems in this comic is they're never technological or magically based, they're always about the people and decisions they've made. Something Magnolia asked in the chapter 48 retrospective and Tom confirmed was the changes the Foley kids go through when becoming human are so massive, a little thing like being a different gender doesn't really add much. Wildspec: Perhaps this is what will happen to Arthur then: He'll go through the same acclimatising issues the Foley kids did. He'll remember Juliette and their relationship well enough, but while he'll the same person he was, he's also become something new. It might take a while to fully come to grips with who he was and who he'll be in the future, so relationship teething issues inbound. Edit: Oh, he might lose his name too. |
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Post by Eily on May 6, 2019 12:33:43 GMT
madjack I was indeed thinking about the shield, I intuitively thought their minds were merged into that unique process. On afterthought I realize it's not that obvious. I still expect it to be true though, if it had just been an hardware thing, Kat would have found a way to communicate with Arthur. So it does look some part of their essence was required for the shield to work. I wonder if the cows also stopped working.
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Post by todd on May 6, 2019 12:36:04 GMT
however, there will be a different problem related to the transfer that will be the reason for the chapter name "New Contract". My best guesses are either this calls down the interest of the psychopomps or the court authorities. Or the "New Contract" might be the topic of a several-page sermon from Robot after all the non-robot characters have left about the significance of Arthur's change (with "new contract" being an echo of the Biblical "New Covenant" - maybe even Robot speaking about Arthur's re-awakening as if it's the robotic equivalent to, say, Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead) |
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Post by madjack on May 6, 2019 12:43:58 GMT
I wonder if the cows also stopped working. This is the most important question. |
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Post by netherdan on May 6, 2019 12:49:08 GMT
Random prediction: Arthur's new body have blue blood because hemocyanin doesn't need specialized blood cells and can roam freely in the bloodstream (Occam's razor would led me to choose it)
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Post by saardvark on May 6, 2019 13:03:17 GMT
Wildspec: Annies and Rey see Kat's ether-form as she finishes the last steps. Or maybe everyone does. Especially if lots of steam billows out of the incubation chamber, ala Torn Sea: www.gunnerkrigg.com/?p=1443 |
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Post by saardvark on May 6, 2019 13:14:45 GMT
however, there will be a different problem related to the transfer that will be the reason for the chapter name "New Contract". My best guesses are either this calls down the interest of the psychopomps or the court authorities. Or the "New Contract" might be the topic of a several-page sermon from Robot after all the non-robot characters have left about the significance of Arthur's change (with "new contract" being an echo of the Biblical "New Covenant" - maybe even Robot speaking about Arthur's re-awakening as if it's the robotic equivalent to, say, Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead) That would all the more deify Kat in root[edit: robot!] eyes, as the Angel who raised Arthur "from the dead" into a new life-form. Along the somewhat more secular lines, I was wondering if "a New Contract" would refer to the new formalized relationship Arthur, as a new being, would need to negotiate with the Court. He's not really just a robot to be ordered around - controlled, owned - anymore.... |
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Post by netherdan on May 6, 2019 13:21:18 GMT
Or the "New Contract" might be the topic of a several-page sermon from Robot after all the non-robot characters have left about the significance of Arthur's change (with "new contract" being an echo of the Biblical "New Covenant" - maybe even Robot speaking about Arthur's re-awakening as if it's the robotic equivalent to, say, Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead) That would all the more deify Kat in root eyes, as the Angel who raised Arthur "from the dead" into a new life-form. Along the somewhat more secular lines, I was wondering if "a New Contract" would refer to the new formalized relationship Arthur, as a new being, would need to negotiate with the Court. He's not really just a robot to be ordered around - controlled, owned - anymore.... Chill dudes, the new contract is just Arthur's wedding. Nothing to worry about! PS: I like how saardvark 's typo (root) imply that either Arthur or Robot will be the robot's new age "root user" |
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Post by saardvark on May 6, 2019 13:44:42 GMT
That would all the more deify Kat in root eyes, as the Angel who raised Arthur "from the dead" into a new life-form. Along the somewhat more secular lines, I was wondering if "a New Contract" would refer to the new formalized relationship Arthur, as a new being, would need to negotiate with the Court. He's not really just a robot to be ordered around - controlled, owned - anymore.... Chill dudes, the new contract is just Arthur's wedding. Nothing to worry about! PS: I like how saardvark 's typo (root) imply that either Arthur or Robot will be the robot's new age "root user" dang typos.... and of course since root is a word, the spellchecker didn't catch it. Always fixes ashtrays [sic!!] though! ... and that is sort of what the "new contract" is about - humanized robots (vis Arthur) will be their own root users. Hopefully they wont turn root usership over to Arthur or Robot, which might lead to tricky consequences in Robot's case (robot horde in blind allegience to Prophet/leader Robot). |
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Post by ctso74 on May 6, 2019 13:57:10 GMT
Or the "New Contract" might be the topic of a several-page sermon from Robot after all the non-robot characters have left about the significance of Arthur's change (with "new contract" being an echo of the Biblical "New Covenant" - maybe even Robot speaking about Arthur's re-awakening as if it's the robotic equivalent to, say, Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead) That would all the more deify Kat in root[edit: robot!] eyes, as the Angel who raised Arthur "from the dead" into a new life-form. Along the somewhat more secular lines, I was wondering if "a New Contract" would refer to the new formalized relationship Arthur, as a new being, would need to negotiate with the Court. He's not really just a robot to be ordered around - controlled, owned - anymore.... I'm guessing, sooner or later, the Court's response to this will be a big issue. I don't see the Court, just pushing him through the Foley kids' process. They'll either see this as a significant leap forward, or as a serious threat to the Court's centuries old slave labo- robotics division. The Court has both progressive and conservative vibes. Rocking the boat is frowned upon, but tech advancements at any cost are encouraged.
Oh course, the Court may not even find out about this until later, especially with Tony and the Shadowmen assisting in a cover-up. |
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Post by netherdan on May 6, 2019 14:30:51 GMT
Oh course, the Court may not even find out about this until later, especially with Tony and the Shadowmen assisting in a cover-up. And Anthony's hand may be part of that cover-up. "Hey, she's just working on advanced prosthetics with bone tissue integration and stuff. Look at this, cool huh?" "Ms. Donlan have made pleasant improvements for disabled people, I can vouch for that" |
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Post by saardvark on May 6, 2019 14:39:23 GMT
They'll either see this as a significant leap forward, or as a serious threat to the Court's centuries old slave labo- robotics division. The Court has both progressive and conservative vibes. Rocking the boat is frowned upon, but tech advancements at any cost are encouraged.
Oh course, the Court may not even find out about this until later, especially with Tony and the Shadowmen assisting in a cover-up. They'll probably see it as both - a significant leap forward AND a serious threat. They will want to control use of the process, what to use it for (humans, eg, regrow Anthony's arm) and what NOT to use if for (making a new race of non-slave androids - humanized robots) |
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Post by tustin2121 on May 6, 2019 16:17:07 GMT
Well, seems like for serious things you still need ye' Olde Physical Touchscreensie. That's a relief She probably stole borrowed the pod from the Court's child-growing lab, who weren't using it any longer after the forest became deathly quiet and the lab landed inside one of the yellow zones or something. The pod came with a old-fashioned touch screen and she hasn't hooked it up to her computer yet for reasons she'll get into once Arthur awakens. I certainly hope Kat grew an ADULT body for Arthur, not one of the kid bodies that the pods are accustomed to growing, otherwise things might get awkward shortly... |
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Post by Jelly Jellybean on May 6, 2019 16:29:21 GMT
Chill dudes, the new contract is just Arthur's wedding. Nothing to worry about! PS: I like how saardvark 's typo (root) imply that either Arthur or Robot will be the robot's new age "root user" dang typos.... and of course since root is a word, the spellchecker didn't catch it. Always fixes ashtrays [sic!!] though! ... and that is sort of what the "new contract" is about - humanized robots (vis Arthur) will be their own root users. Hopefully they wont turn root usership over to Arthur or Robot, which might lead to tricky consequences in Robot's case (robot horde in blind allegience to Prophet/leader Robot). Kat: "I am root!" |
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Post by Gemini Jim on May 6, 2019 16:37:27 GMT
dang typos.... and of course since root is a word, the spellchecker didn't catch it. Always fixes ashtrays [sic!!] though! ... and that is sort of what the "new contract" is about - humanized robots (vis Arthur) will be their own root users. Hopefully they wont turn root usership over to Arthur or Robot, which might lead to tricky consequences in Robot's case (robot horde in blind allegience to Prophet/leader Robot). Kat: "I am root!" Rey: "I'm not cosplaying a raccoon." |
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Post by Gemini Jim on May 6, 2019 16:45:38 GMT
...Which is to say I'm beside myself with dread and anticipation. Kat's making a man, with blond hair and a tan? |
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Post by netherdan on May 6, 2019 17:52:41 GMT
I saw that joke coming but from afar it looked like Arthur was delivering it... huh |
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Post by DonDueed on May 6, 2019 18:44:33 GMT
Prediction: first thing Arthur says when he wakes up:
"Oh, man, thanks... my neck has been absolutely killing me!"
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Post by dramastix on May 6, 2019 20:29:19 GMT
Prediction: first thing Arthur says when he wakes up:
"Oh, man, thanks... my neck has been absolutely killing me!"
Ten thousand years will give you such a crick in the neck! Since we're rolling out the pop culture references. |
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Post by mturtle7 on May 6, 2019 21:10:23 GMT
Oh wow, somehow it hadn't even occurred to me to wonder how exactly Juliette is going to "get ready" for Arthur. Is she planning a dramatic reception, Ayilu-and-Red-style (Well, hopefully not exactly like those two weirdos, but you know what I mean)? Does she have a cute dress prepared for the occasion? Are we going to get to see Excited Juliette in a cute dress having a romantic moment with Arthur? HOW MUCH MORE CUTENESS CAN I TAKE?! These are the serious and grave questions that keep me up at night.
*cheerfully claims cookies while basking in Juliette's aforementioned cuteness* |
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