The story itself

[DonKarnage]

well wool grow back so its not horrible  :rolleyes:

[cairn destop]

No doubt our cartoonist has the same thoughts as I did.  Loved the way Rhea eyes the stole and wonders if its a former guest.  Think the double meaning in the dialogue is excellent.

And to DonKarnage, a stole would be made from the hide of an animal.  That means the animal would be killed.  If its just the tail of the fox, again, such apparrel requires the amputation of the tail and tails don't grow back.  Unless you're a lizard.

[WyrmMaster]

And the Boars always tell the truth  :rolleyes:

[JSM3050]

And Rhene's final thoughts do nothing to dismiss the idea that the dogs wear the furs of other Morphs (kinda like the boars hang up their skins).

What was ITE rated again... O_o

[cairn destop]

That harem girl is not the bimbo one thinks Prince would consider attractive or safe.  Sounds like she is far more cunning and conniving than the dog pack's ruler.  Liked how she infuriated Rhea by calling foxes "smelly."  Am curious why she is disrobing.  (removed the stoll and her belt.)  Good connector regarding the Orb's Caretaker and Annabelle sharing some past adventures or heritage.

Annabelle does raise some interesting questions: Are all animals sentient or are there still some that have maintained their feral nature?  Is there any restrictions about killing such ferals?  Can such ferals be civilized?  Can the "human's gift" be given, and conversely, can it be withdrawn?  What attraction does the wilds have to the more civilized creatures?

Think the old hedgehog has too much time on his mind.

[AllieFiona]

I think we are finding out that non-morph creatures are still around.  By Annabelle's attitude, it seems that at least some Morphs relate to these creatures the way humans do.  That is, that they are lesser beings than the Morphs are.  Of course, dogs are carnivores, and it would be rather awkward to eat your equals.  What is more problematic is how Rhene might relate to her direct anscestors.  She could respect them, or she could be like us humans.  We don't seem to have much respect for our simian relatives, do we?  I think the attitude Morphs have towards their non-morph cousins varies from tribe to tribe.

As to the Morph gifts, those were given by a civilization that was very technologically advanced.  Morphs have a long way to go before they could raise their fellow creatures.  As far as Morphs losing their human-given gifts, I'd rather not think about that.

[Peter Swinkels]

I don't know how many people here played the game (Inherit the Earth) but, I'm almost 100% certain I saw some non-morph rabbits or hares in some parts of the second half of the game...

[cairn destop]

If this were on an art site, right now the artist would be getting low marks for "inconsistencies" with his subject.  Two weeks back, in the last panel, Annabelle removes her belt.  Last week, she is drawn with the belt on, though never shown picking it up.  (Illogical to remove the belt if she intends wearing it)  This week's strip shows Annabelle without the belt as the garment hangs rather than gathered as it should when the belt is worn.

Though the artwork appears to be showing an inconsistency, the story is progressing very nicely.  Thanks for supplying more background information for those, like the old hedgehog here, who have never played the game.  I knew Rif and Prince had problems, (as noted in an earlier strip), but it is enlightening when such facts are given.

[AllieFiona]

Please note that Annabelle had two *dresses* on when she walked into the room.  She had a belt on the outer dress, and a belt on the inner dress.  She did not remove the belt from the inner dress.  You can clearly see in the previous strip that while she is wearing a belt, there is a second one lying on the bed.  In the current strip, only her upper torso is showing, so her belt isn't depicted.

[JSM3050]

*ROFLMAO at current strip*

[WyrmMaster]

It would appear that Rif did not tell Rhene with entire story of his previous adventure. Or she became bored and told him to stop...

[cairn destop]

The old hedgehog here is laughing so hard he has to hunt and peck this message. 

The strip for August 31 has got to be the funniest thing I have read.  A guard that is almost blind?  Sounds like you got this joke from Mel Brooks.  As to the "disguise," that has to be the worst impersonnation ever conceived.  Should I even list the problems?  Rhea's ruse was like Danny Devito trying to convince everyone he was Arnold Swartzenager's twin.  (Yeah, my spelling sucks sewer water)  Great comedy, rotten drama.

Of course, I would love to know Prince's reaction to the incident.  Can you say new ***** in the old harem?

[AllieFiona]

Yes, it is a pretty outrageous plan.  Of course, dogs do smell much better than they see.  (My dog is losing her eyesight and she still gets around rather well.)  If anything goes wrong, I think, it will be if the guard smells the powder on Rhene's face, or perhaps noticing the difference in height.

Annabelle will have a lot of explaining to do, but I'm sure she has it all figured out.

[WyrmMaster]

We'll get some drama in there too...

[cairn destop]

I do hope you keep that pirate lingoed strip.  That had me laughing til tears ran down my face. 

Still think our poodle could be in trouble.  Too farfetched that Rhea could slip through the castle unseen and out the supposedly guarded gate.  Would even be worse when Prince learns about the secret door.  Wonder if the stone mason can fly?  Wonder if our pooch king will question how some visitor, who is new to the castle, would know the exace place to go and which stone to remove.  Prince should be howling mad!