The story itself

[JSM3050]

The conversation with the otter was hysterical, too.

[cairn destop]

I must commend the artist on the strip of 6/12/06.  The expressions of the two characters in the first panel tell more than any words ever could.  I also thought the look on Sandy's face in the final panel where he is stealing the digital clock showed that he has come to appreciate what the two foxes have done and his closeness to Rif. 

[AllieFiona]

Thank you.  I hadn't realized how much Sandy's face revealed in the last panel when I drew it.  I was aiming at a last minute afterthought of stealing the clock, and a hesitation to do so.

[cairn destop]

I was going to grouse last week about the use of the same strip as filler material.  Now I understand the reasoning behind the move.  Will be interested in seeing if the author can continue the comical routine.  Thought the idea of using a bad pun cute.

Maybe its just me, but it seems the antlers never move no matter how the head is posed.

[WyrmMaster]

It you think puns are cute, then the next strip will be extra cute  :mellow:

[cairn destop]

If this is the guest artist's work, am both pleased and disappointed.  Pleased that we are back with the story; disappointed that the artist copied the same style as the originator.  Though I am pleased with the apparent aid offered by the harem girl.  Just wondering if the lady has other things on her mind than helping the fox.  (Methinks palace intrigue since she seems to have compromised at least one guard.)

[AllieFiona]

What, you don't like my style?  (smirk)

It's me again, back at the drawing board with weekly updates of Rif and Rhene's adventures. 
Many thanks to Ms. Anderson for her contributions.  Check out her web page if you like her style-- www.anaria.net.

[DonKarnage]

i ask question about the animal and read that some of my question was ask and answer  :mellow:

well here a few more question:

since the animal where kinda make sapien by human i was wondering there where use for what?, slave, pets, toys, servent?

aslo did the ben taught to read?, is there human technologie left?

is there any human city left or anything build by human left, like building or monument?

i forgot this question: why the animals have kinda live as group, like the dogs, the cats ect?

[cairn destop]

i ask question about the animal and read that some of my question was ask and answer  :mellow:

well here a few more question:

since the animal where kinda make sapien by human i was wondering there where use for what?, slave, pets, toys, servent?

aslo did the ben taught to read?, is there human technologie left?

is there any human city left or anything build by human left, like building or monument?

i forgot this question: why the animals have kinda live as group, like the dogs, the cats ect?

Think I can guess a few of those.  The humans must have given the animals more intelligence so they would serve man better, but mankind died off.  For many years, (centuries?), the animals had nobody leading them, so they gravitated to settlements of their own kind.  The memory of humans has gone, but some of their technology remains.  For example, the orbs are human constructs that the animals worship.  No doubt there are human ruins, but these would most likely be considered dwellings of their gods and considered taboo.  Few would enter such places fearing the wrath of their creators.

As to language and reading, for all we know, they might all be speaking myan.  We're just reading it in english.

[DonKarnage]

what is the ord the worship?

the know humans left books but can the read it and do the know what happend to the humans?

is the humans die little by little or all of a suden?

do the animals know anything about themself, the purpose the where use for?

the animals have there alphabet so did the wright story of what the see or rememeber when the live with humans?

when the humans die did the stay in city or house or did the move to another place and join groups?

did the human colonise other planet or have space station?

[AllieFiona]

A lot of these questions are asked by the morphs themselves.  The dissappearance of humans is a mystery to them.  Many even think that humans are a myth.

Many comforts the morphs enjoy are based on human artifacts found and studied by the rat-morphs.  The Rats have made it their mission to unravel the mysteries of humanity.

Some things are explained in the original game.  I saw the game's story posted online several months ago, but I can't find it right now.  I'll ask Joe where it is located, or perhaps he can post it again.

[AllieFiona]

I found the information.  On the web page, click on "Archives".  Then click on "Prologue" for the game's opening statement.  After looking at that, go back to "Archives" and click on "Game" to get more background.

[cairn destop]

Considering the fact that these are senchent creatures, what Annabelle has about her neck is most disturbing.  That appears to be a fur stole, either fox or mink.  In either case, am wondering how she acquired it and what the reaction of others would be.

[AllieFiona]

We'll see soon enough.

[JSM3050]

Could be a giant wool scarf. I'm sure a member of the Sheep Tribe that was a little desperate for money would be willing to part with a little fluff.

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Okay, that just sounded horrible if you think about it long enough...