I’ll be at GenCon this week! Come see me at Booth 2129! I’m sharing with the Blind Ferret booth and several others, so if you see the likes of David Malki ! or Sam Logan or Alina Pete, keep looking because I’m there too!
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Translation: She’s a prisoner.
More like, “Protective Custody” but still.
Or witness protection.
No, she’s a prisoner, because the implied duration is ‘until she stops being a sphinx.’
“Mr. Ze Frog, ve all agree that an ancestor of a powerful magical race, now imbued with their collective prowess, is not ‘a people’.”
For some reason, the only thing I can picture is withdrawing form school, student loan issues, etc…
Maybe they’ll let her ‘transfer’; there’s got to be schools in the Avalon, right?? Granted idk how much a degree from ‘non-existent school’ would count towards if she’s ever allowed to leave…
Look at that smile on Greg, he’s certain happy now.
Well fuck.
Well said, my friend
Ohh dear. Greg isn’t gonna take this very well, is he?
And how is that, in any way, shape, or form good news? Oh Ravi, how you frustrate me so.
So, Greg did lose her, essentially
Gosh freaking DARNIT I wish I had both the money and the means to meet you at a con, ANY con. If you happen to be at a con that’s by Phoenix, as its closest to me, I’d drop everything to see you. Drop a pan of fresh cookies on the floor and rush out the door
Greg can keep her as long as he stays in England. I guess it’s a good thing he’s not super close with his family, since it looks like he’ll be away from home for longer than he thought.
And what about his life in the USA, studies, money and everything else?
Note that nobody has said yet that Michelle has to stay there without her friends. Granted, they all have lives to return to back in the USA (just like she does), but maybe they can at least stay for a while…or help her in a daring “escape” attempt that will lead to all sorts of misadventures.
If only there were some kind of secret tunnel out of the Avalon the Elder Council doesn’t know about…
Oh, but a bugbear could still find her anyways, so she’d need some kind of spell, or perhaps an artifact or talisman that can defeat a bugbear’s radar…
Coming soon to a comic strip near you… Escape from Liverpool!
Escape from Liverpool, been there done that haha
Ravi, you and I need to talk about the definition of “great news.”
I think the great news is that they believed her. I also think Ravi might have a hard time understanding why anyone woudl not want to be in this Avalon, since it’s the one he chose to live in. I also don’t think he’s capable of understanding why anyone would be unhappy about spending more time with him.
Ravi just came back after having decided to not live there for ages. Besides, he’s lived among mortals for centuries. If he’s clueless, it’s because wants to be (or because he’s badly written. I like this comic alot, but Ravi stands out as having the depth of a piece of cardboard)
It’s like prof. Farnsworth from Futurama, who begins every announcement with “Good news, everyone!”
Gregs “what??”-face is on point.
Just out of curiosity, we know that the Avalon has magic hiding them from humans… but what about protection from demons that are chasing Michelle and Co?
I think it’s a safety in numbers thing.
More like a “Let’s keep her where we have at least a LITTLE control, shall we?” thing. The council members are big frogs in a very, very small pond.
Yeah, this is rather more likely. Perhaps a “favour” or two for the good folks of our Avalon…
Ironically, she’s probably safer at home. The hellmouth there was destroyed, but who knows what England might have hiding in it.
Michael, the red one who loves bugbear hugs, said that she has quite a number of magic knick-knacks keeping them from grabbing her. (the One-eyed bear)
“Until the situation is resolved, we have given you a box. Cats like boxes, right?”
She has demons and dragons after her. I’m sure they want medallions. Otoh, her life is in constant danger. So, maybe we’ll learn what sorts of protections Avalon has.
Big anime eyes. Got to love them.
Also who else is a Farscape fan besides myself and lynx?
Right here! Farscape is win!
First two seasons were **amazing**! Then, the third season was running a little slow, and I made the mistake of looking to see how the series ended… talk about a let down. I didn’t finish. :-(
Look for the movie. “The peace keeper wars.”
Apparently, Ravi did manage to keep his mouth shut until the meeting was over. I did not expect that.
At this point, Michelle needs her friends more than ever, I think. They can navigate the social and political side of the Avalon easier than her, and she needs the moral support of people who have known her as “just Michelle” and keep her grounded, as well as trusted people who will not exploit or betray her.
Because right now, it seems like Michelle keeps losing control over her situation.
Solution: Semester abroad, y’all.
It seems the council did make Michelle reluctantly agree to this plan. What do you have to say to that, Jim?
I don’t think they even gave her a choice about the matter.
Would they even be able to stop her if she wanted to go?
Yeah they probably didn’t, but it still conflicts with what Jim said about the council not making Michelle do anything she doesn’t want to do.
Oooh. I can see the Underground secret passage coming into play with this now. Either demons sneaking in, or sneaking Michelle out. :3
Greg about to choke Ravi.
I’ll get popcorn.
I will bring the soda, nachos, and the camera.
I’ll bring the chainsaw, just in case.
Um Freddy Kruger anyone?
Why would he choke Ravi? I get the feeling the council is the one that should watch their backs.
Yes, but Ravi is closer and he hasn’t exactly endeared himself to Greg.
YeeeeeahNO, that’s not a smile on Greg’s face. All the nopes; that’s a grimace.
Yeah, no, this isn’t going to stand.
I give it 3 days, maybe even less than 24 hours, before the 4 of them hatch a daring plan to escape the Avalon and get back to America, possibly by utilizing the incredible cosmic powers that ‘chelle now finds herself with.
The thing is, even though she’s had the flashbacks and unlocked the power of the sphinxes, I think that doesn’t mean she automatically knows how to use the powers, just has the knowledge of what abilities she has.
Now Michelle has to learn the Sphinx Secret of Making Your Real Eyeballs Come Back. Must be a medallion trick. Either that, or she’s going to have to get a dog and name it Sandy.
How about a goat-boy instead?
Say to J and Tina if you’re ever by the IPR booth!
Oh and tell Malki that he’s still way too freakin’ *normal*.
@ Kory: You’ll also be in the illustrious company of Randall Milholland, who draws “Something*Positive”. (Keep him away from the razor blades and everything should go just fine…)
Good old Ravi, making things worse since the 12th Century.
She could reasonably stay until August (this is their summer vacation, right?) But then she and the rest would have to head back to Missouri to register for the new semester, if nothing else. ‘sides, I doubt a local Avalon council has enough clout to block Federal authorities if they began wondering where a group of visiting US college students got off to and why they haven’t flown back yet. So they’ll have to let her go home before too long or questions will raised from the outside noone wants to answer.
As Americans they have a three months visa free tourist stay. After that they have to ask for a resident permit.
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Translation: She’s a prisoner.
More like, “Protective Custody” but still.
Or witness protection.
No, she’s a prisoner, because the implied duration is ‘until she stops being a sphinx.’
“Mr. Ze Frog, ve all agree that an ancestor of a powerful magical race, now imbued with their collective prowess, is not ‘a people’.”
For some reason, the only thing I can picture is withdrawing form school, student loan issues, etc…
Maybe they’ll let her ‘transfer’; there’s got to be schools in the Avalon, right?? Granted idk how much a degree from ‘non-existent school’ would count towards if she’s ever allowed to leave…
Look at that smile on Greg, he’s certain happy now.
Well fuck.
Well said, my friend
Ohh dear. Greg isn’t gonna take this very well, is he?
And how is that, in any way, shape, or form good news? Oh Ravi, how you frustrate me so.
So, Greg did lose her, essentially
Gosh freaking DARNIT I wish I had both the money and the means to meet you at a con, ANY con. If you happen to be at a con that’s by Phoenix, as its closest to me, I’d drop everything to see you. Drop a pan of fresh cookies on the floor and rush out the door
Greg can keep her as long as he stays in England. I guess it’s a good thing he’s not super close with his family, since it looks like he’ll be away from home for longer than he thought.
And what about his life in the USA, studies, money and everything else?
I read your comment and this game to mind: https://2static.fjcdn.com/large/pictures/ad/63/ad6360_5681313.jpg
Note that nobody has said yet that Michelle has to stay there without her friends. Granted, they all have lives to return to back in the USA (just like she does), but maybe they can at least stay for a while…or help her in a daring “escape” attempt that will lead to all sorts of misadventures.
If only there were some kind of secret tunnel out of the Avalon the Elder Council doesn’t know about…
Oh, but a bugbear could still find her anyways, so she’d need some kind of spell, or perhaps an artifact or talisman that can defeat a bugbear’s radar…
Coming soon to a comic strip near you… Escape from Liverpool!
Escape from Liverpool, been there done that haha
Ravi, you and I need to talk about the definition of “great news.”
I think the great news is that they believed her. I also think Ravi might have a hard time understanding why anyone woudl not want to be in this Avalon, since it’s the one he chose to live in. I also don’t think he’s capable of understanding why anyone would be unhappy about spending more time with him.
Ravi just came back after having decided to not live there for ages. Besides, he’s lived among mortals for centuries. If he’s clueless, it’s because wants to be (or because he’s badly written. I like this comic alot, but Ravi stands out as having the depth of a piece of cardboard)
It’s like prof. Farnsworth from Futurama, who begins every announcement with “Good news, everyone!”
Gregs “what??”-face is on point.
Just out of curiosity, we know that the Avalon has magic hiding them from humans… but what about protection from demons that are chasing Michelle and Co?
I think it’s a safety in numbers thing.
More like a “Let’s keep her where we have at least a LITTLE control, shall we?” thing. The council members are big frogs in a very, very small pond.
Yeah, this is rather more likely. Perhaps a “favour” or two for the good folks of our Avalon…
Ironically, she’s probably safer at home. The hellmouth there was destroyed, but who knows what England might have hiding in it.
Michael, the red one who loves bugbear hugs, said that she has quite a number of magic knick-knacks keeping them from grabbing her. (the One-eyed bear)
“Until the situation is resolved, we have given you a box. Cats like boxes, right?”
She has demons and dragons after her. I’m sure they want medallions. Otoh, her life is in constant danger. So, maybe we’ll learn what sorts of protections Avalon has.
Big anime eyes. Got to love them.
Also who else is a Farscape fan besides myself and lynx?
Right here! Farscape is win!
First two seasons were **amazing**! Then, the third season was running a little slow, and I made the mistake of looking to see how the series ended… talk about a let down. I didn’t finish. :-(
Look for the movie. “The peace keeper wars.”
Apparently, Ravi did manage to keep his mouth shut until the meeting was over. I did not expect that.
At this point, Michelle needs her friends more than ever, I think. They can navigate the social and political side of the Avalon easier than her, and she needs the moral support of people who have known her as “just Michelle” and keep her grounded, as well as trusted people who will not exploit or betray her.
Because right now, it seems like Michelle keeps losing control over her situation.
Solution: Semester abroad, y’all.
It seems the council did make Michelle reluctantly agree to this plan. What do you have to say to that, Jim?
I don’t think they even gave her a choice about the matter.
Would they even be able to stop her if she wanted to go?
Yeah they probably didn’t, but it still conflicts with what Jim said about the council not making Michelle do anything she doesn’t want to do.
Oooh. I can see the Underground secret passage coming into play with this now. Either demons sneaking in, or sneaking Michelle out. :3
Greg about to choke Ravi.
I’ll get popcorn.
I will bring the soda, nachos, and the camera.
I’ll bring the chainsaw, just in case.
Um Freddy Kruger anyone?
Why would he choke Ravi? I get the feeling the council is the one that should watch their backs.
Yes, but Ravi is closer and he hasn’t exactly endeared himself to Greg.
YeeeeeahNO, that’s not a smile on Greg’s face. All the nopes; that’s a grimace.
Yeah, no, this isn’t going to stand.
I give it 3 days, maybe even less than 24 hours, before the 4 of them hatch a daring plan to escape the Avalon and get back to America, possibly by utilizing the incredible cosmic powers that ‘chelle now finds herself with.
The thing is, even though she’s had the flashbacks and unlocked the power of the sphinxes, I think that doesn’t mean she automatically knows how to use the powers, just has the knowledge of what abilities she has.
Now Michelle has to learn the Sphinx Secret of Making Your Real Eyeballs Come Back. Must be a medallion trick. Either that, or she’s going to have to get a dog and name it Sandy.
How about a goat-boy instead?
Say to J and Tina if you’re ever by the IPR booth!
Oh and tell Malki that he’s still way too freakin’ *normal*.
@ Kory: You’ll also be in the illustrious company of Randall Milholland, who draws “Something*Positive”. (Keep him away from the razor blades and everything should go just fine…)
Good old Ravi, making things worse since the 12th Century.
She could reasonably stay until August (this is their summer vacation, right?) But then she and the rest would have to head back to Missouri to register for the new semester, if nothing else. ‘sides, I doubt a local Avalon council has enough clout to block Federal authorities if they began wondering where a group of visiting US college students got off to and why they haven’t flown back yet. So they’ll have to let her go home before too long or questions will raised from the outside noone wants to answer.
As Americans they have a three months visa free tourist stay. After that they have to ask for a resident permit.