Sept. 7: AA-What? Yo ho

Subject: Sept. 7: AA-What? Yo ho Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:27 am

Nimmel's already singing with the werewolves?
Not what I was expecting...

Subject: Re: Sept. 7: AA-What? Yo ho Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:38 am

Now suddenly I can't get the idea of "Dominic Deegan: The Musical" out of my mind. >.<
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Subject: Re: Sept. 7: AA-What? Yo ho Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:43 am

DD: The Musical has been in my head for a while. Probably since the first appearance of Donovan at the very least, if not further back.

Subject: Re: Sept. 7: AA-What? Yo ho Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:03 am

I wonder why Spark isn't wolf chowder yet.

Subject: Re: Sept. 7: AA-What? Yo ho Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:55 am

Subject: Re: Sept. 7: AA-What? Yo ho Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:03 am

Wolves are intelligent, sensible creatures. Of course they wouldn´t eat a talking cat belonging to their passengers. In fact, I don´t think they would eat any cat, it not to avoid starvation to death.
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Subject: Re: Sept. 7: AA-What? Yo ho Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:11 am

I agree. We should kill all the wolves.

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A cunning reversal, sir.

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Swabby Spark's seasickness smacks of spiffiness. ^_^ Maybe after this he'll give up the lame pirate jokes. He''s needed new material for a while now.

I really like this new, non-emo Nimmel. He could become one of my favorite characters if he stays this good-natured.

I do have to wonder what Dom's issue is this time. I suppose it'd be too much to hope for that he still feels guilty about the Snowsong thing. Normally I'm totally on board with the "Dominic is cool" thing, but he needs to suffer a little for that, especially if it's self-inflicted. I'm not suggesting that he start cutting himself and crying in corners, but a little "I f**ked up big time" brooding is perfectly healthy.

I really like what I'm seeing of Winter Archipelago culture so far. Much as I hate the cold, I think sailing & spellcasting werewolves is a really nifty idea. ^_^

Subject: Re: Sept. 7: AA-What? Yo ho Fri Sep 07, 2007 7:23 am

I think what's bugging Dom is that he knows he probably has some splainin to do to Jayden and Milov about Siggy being a gimp in hell.

Arrr, the feline digestive system be a harsh mistress.
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Hrm...

Oddly, I think this strip explains something, too.

Namely, the law against teleportation isn't quite as... foolish as one might think, if the "Water Wolves" (c'mon, it shoulda been "Sea Wolves", at least, for drama's sake--these guys need a lesson from Donovan) are the sole legal sailing company within the waters of the Winter Archipelago, then the no-teleport rule gives them an effective monopoly in travel to and from the islands; taxes from said monopoly are probably a significant source of income to the werewolf (clans? tribes? families?). This is especially true if the Archipelego has a high concentration of a rare resource--controlling the shipping as well as the source of the valued item is a great way to extend the monopoly (much like Standard Oil used to do with railroads back in the day).

And the whole 'territorial' bit? Probably true to an extent, but while 'work-arounds' might be plausible, it would also be a good way to override objections from Callan and other nations wanting freer trade:

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Werewolf Ambassador: "I appreciate the difficulty you express, but really, it's for your own good. Werewolves have a strong territorial instinct, and if someone enters our territory too suddenly, they can provoke a very violent reaction."

Callan Ambassador: "But surely, some sort of 'neutral zone' drop-spot could be set to--"

WA: "Nope, sorry, too territorial."

CA: "Well then, how about if we--"

WA: "Territorial."

CA: "Surely, we can come to some reasonable acco--"

WA: [Shifts into hybrid form, looming over CA] "I'm beginning to think you're failing to understand the meaning of the term 'violent reaction', Ambassador."

CA: "Ah, so you're territorial. Got it. I'll tell the king."

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It's non-canon, but I'm including that explanation in my head from now on, as it makes sense, doesn't violate canon, and accounts for the odd law.

Subject: Re: Sept. 7: AA-What? Yo ho Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:38 pm

Well, as far as we've been shown, teleportation is limited to people and small goods. And seeing as not everyone is zipping around instantly, I'm guessing it takes a degree of training and talent to do it.

I know it's stupid to argue with canon. I feel stupid for arguing how stupid this is. So I've come up with my own compromise. Werewolves are stupid, and will die out thanks to Darwinism.

The End.