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Yes and no. It's true that not everyone who can use magic is descended from fairies ; just the ones who's magic is hereditary - like Nanase, Tedd or Sarah. Non-hereditary magic users - like Elliot, Ellen and Justin - may not have any fairy ancestors. However, magic users are very secretive and number of non-hereditary magic users is kept high enough to dilute the picture, so only SOME bloodlines noticed their hereditary magic - like the Noriko ones - and they kept it to themselves. While it looks weird considering how everyone is trying to be quiet about magic now, Dan specifically said that it IS still canon - he mentioned Justin but Nanase was using illusion on Melisa is next page, not in the NP story which is sort of canon. It is also canon that Nanase hasn't always been discreet with magic. Also, yes, some characters changed since their first appearance. Like Susan for example. But her bare midriff is still canon.

I was speaking about male members of that family. Besides Tedd, who is Verres, of course. However, since you mentioned it ... that Japanese fox-spirit is extremely likely to be fairy who started that family. Also her disguise spell, although currently it's more limited than Rhoda's one so sure she still looks like herself. And there is of course Tedd ... I mean as source of transformations, although ... maybe THAT's where he's got his interest in transformations from?

Technically, we just didn't saw her learn one yet. It's possible she will learn some later, but yes, it seems she's not wizard. Andrea and Tara would tell you it's logical to apply this to Nanase then. We don't know about any male Kitsunes.

She came from a line of powerful mages and wizards. That would perhaps fit with the descendants of an elf. Or elvES. I would assume that magic from different fairies will combine, and the non-specific but royal talent Nanase has seems more like result of multiple elves between ancestors. On the other hand, even if Adrian Raven is only elf alive, there definitely were much more elves in past ; Nanase may lack not only Adrian Raven, but even Pandora's genes and still be this powerful. That's pretty much why Noriko and Edward hooked up, they were so certain that Tedd was guaranteed to be a wizard, that must have been the case throughout the generations of Noriko's family. It does make me wonder if Mr Kitsune is a wizard. If so, then it's probably guaranteed that Akiko has a strong potential to become a magic user (if there's no interference from immortals) but if he's not, then the chance that Akiko would be a wizard is probably 50/50 just like Nanase's was. 1) Magic is unlikely to be carried by single gene - in fact, if it WOULD be single gene it would be boringly predictable. 2) There may be some magic influence on inheritance, raising the chance of any specific gene to be propagated. 3) Even if Mr Kitsune is not magic user himself, he may have magic users (and elves, going sufficiently far back) between ancestors. Together, I would say chance of Akiko having SOME magic talent is way over 50%. There might be 50% chance she's specifically wizard, but note that Nanase doesn't seem to be one. Of course, IF there will be interference from immortals the chance of her becoming magic user will rise; it doesn't seem interference of immortals could LOWER the chance ...

Not really, the emphasis on "you" does fit given that Hanma is looking at Ashley. If the "you" was for Liz, it would be even weirder that Hanma isn't looking at Liz. That's true, but just because the alternative is weirder doesn't mean it's not weird. As I said: I think Dan meant to drop some hint with that "you" but failed to convey the meaning. Current version might be result of several rewrites.

True, but that revelation hasn't come forth yet and still, she doesn't know that Tedd's a wandmaker (well no one else knows either as far as we know, though I'd be surprised if he hasn't told Grace in the morning, though maybe he's waiting for a good moment to tell everyone at once?) Given how late he was awake, I wouldn't be surprised if he wouldn't be awake enough to tell her before she went to the school. I'm not sure how universal it is, but I remember school mornings being rather hectic ... The emphasis on "you" seems weird to me in such case. Would put it on "who", if anything. On the other hand of course the "Don't worry" is addressed to Ashley ... it's just confusing. I think Dan meant to drop some hint with that "you" but failed to convey the meaning.

Swordfighting skill is rare now, but in Holmes day, not so much, especially among Brits and Continentals. Duels were still being fought. And I don't believe the Holmes portrayed by Conan Doyle actually did much swordplay. I think that's more a product of all those Basil Rathbone portrayals of Holmes. Rathbone was one of the best swordsmen in the movies. HIs duels with Errol Flynn in Captain Blood and Tyrone Power in Zorro are maybe the best ever put on film. The following sections of wiki describe exactly what short stories he did what in. He's only mentioned to practise fencing in them, but there IS mentions of hand-to-hand combat (boxing) with his adversaries (in "The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist" and "The Adventure of the Naval Treaty"). He has that ability in his human form, but it's much weaker or something along those lines. He had to focus on Ellen to get a good read on her while he was in his human form. Diane is focusing her attention on Susan and Mr. Raven right now, so it's not out of the question, but I think the vibes she's getting are less supernatural and more subconscious reading of body language. I think the Ooh-ee-ooh is spell, not just focusing. Also, I DEFINITELY agree that what Diane is getting is reading of body language. I would be less surprised if she would be MARKED during or after the fight. I mean, the whole point of the fight is to attract attention of Helena and Demetrius, who might already have enough power for that and it's exactly what they are known to do. ... or, yes, the fight will attract attention of Pandora. To clarify: I think Pandora is NOT present and didn't met Diane since her chat with Jerry, which might be only reason she didn't marked her. ... or that. She already knows he knows how to fight, so I'd say that's a really big "maybe". She likely doesn't know details so she may not know how well is he ready to fight specifically aberrations. IMHO descendants. Or rather some synonym which would fit more ... offspring, brood, progeny ... or possibly children in MEANING of descendant, I think I saw such usage somewhere, might be archaic but so is Pandora. (Or scion. Never heard that word before but the meaning would fit.)

Hanma, this is NOT a way to make her stop worrying ... The question is, was Hanma refering to Liz, or Elliot in the last panel? If it's Elliot, my guess would be that they go mad with power together, and go on a spree of transforming jerks into they types of people they're being jerks to everywhere. She's only met Tedd in passing so far, she doesn't really know him yet. Unless Tedd was the one she was internet dating with. Although, frankly, it's almost as if Hanma was saying "given who LIZ know" ... but we don't know about Liz knowing anyone Ashley don't, do we? Unless she is also seer, Tedd will win by wide margin. ... wait, you didn't mean transformation battle?

Raven only has such ability in elf form, so probably not.

I've already said Adrian Raven could have been Sherlock Holmes. Maybe it runs in the family? Sigh ... Sherlock Holmes was expert singlestick player, boxer and swordsman. While Mr. Raven already shown to be experienced swordman, he is quite limited in how can he utilize such abilities ; Holmes didn't shown such restrains as far as I remember.

Will he try oooo-eee-oooo like on Grace and Ellen? I'm sure it would tell him Susan is awakened immediately, although that may not be the most important information now. And even if Susan won't realize what it may be, detective Diane might get suspicious ...

Hmmm ... ok, that would make sense. Especially considering she led the feminist club. Sure, most girls didn't took it seriously, but talking about stuff like this is quite likely topic of the meeting ... wait. Catalina was there. Of course Catalina certainly mentioned that. And Susan isn't a feminist now? Susan has softened her attitude toward men in some respects, but she won't tolerate any bad behavior of men toward women. She's not militant feminist now. Susan used to be a straw feminist -- that is to say, a contrived example full of bad attitudes to show how 'bad' feminists are to those on the outside looking in. Later on, as Dan's knowledge grew and his writing improved, she gradually outgrew the straw feminist phase and turned into someone with a far more balanced attitude. Dan is an honest enough writer that he had the transformation be gradual and occurring through character development rather than some sort of writer's asspull. I am not saying this to in any way condemn or judge Dan. In fact, I've been through a similar learning experience myself. My initial ideas of feminism were unfortunately very much shaped by mainstream media sources that either had only the most superficial understanding of what it was about, no understanding whatsoever except prejudices or even actively seeking to discredit and misinform. Suffice it to say that when I was in my teens, my idea of what a feminist was closely resembled what Dan initially had Susan be. Not only that, with Susan's backstory her being straw feminist until she stopped and though about it make so much sense Dan could almost pretend it was deliberate.

Aaaand Dan hanged pretty lampshade on that "Miss Diane is weird". And he still didn't mentioned WHAT is her surname. Also Diane addressed that thinking about lions in this situation is weird. Obviously, tigers would be much more appropriate And still no backgrounds. Yes ... it seems Mr. Raven is doing something else than just going to buy something ... No, it will end with remains of horde of aberration mercenaries all over the floor. Yes it's obvious there will be fight. Maybe Susan will offer sword to Mr. Raven as well, just to find out he doesn't need one? I would. She's far from awakening and she likely didn't had any when she met the griffins ... and Pandora was quite busy ... and Jerry might not have enough power yet ... on the other hand, how long can take marking someone? Let's say I will be surprised just a little.

I agree. The only thing that saved that particular set of strips for me was that it turned out to be someone's bad-fic. Note that the bad-fic described was different that the one shown, although both were the mind-control aspect. Yes ... it definitely shouldn't be played for laughs. Well, maybe in cartoon or crazy comedy where EVERYTHING is played for laughs - including mortal injuries - but even that may end up badly. It could be villain doing it. It could be hero who then realized it wasn't good idea. It could be used ON villain with comment that it's better than killing him or that it's their only chance to defeat him. It could be used as cure for something even worse (possibly previous mind control). But in all cases it should be taken seriously. Removing or altering memories is similar, if it's not just few last days ; it can easily be almost as bad as killing that person. Obviously, can still happen, but should be taken seriously. It's a bit telling of Immortals as a whole that pre-Reset Jerry and not-crazy Pandora are so far the only good ones of their species we saw. Given the limited number of immortals we saw, it's possible that most immortals are good roughly between ages 150 and 200. But bellow that, they didn't matured enough to have usable moral compass, over that, they are going crazy. And Helena and Demetrius are either exception or had very good excuse for what they did to Nanase and Susan. Or maybe there were not as old as they looked. On the other hand, it's possible Jerry is complete exception and even Pandora can only behave "good" if she keeps in mind what would Blaike do. ... case in point for the other hand.

I think Dan was just being sarcastic (suspiciously specific denial), meaning there is an overlap. On the other hand, I get the impression from his NP and story vs. the pin-ups that he writes "clean", but leaves the more "adult" stuff be as fantasies. Obviously. I was joking. It's likely there is 100% overlap, meaning all Ashley's fantasies were his before.

No, but he is the only cat that's bonded with her.... Exactly. Therefore, the reason to research big cats must be elsewhere. I think that would require little more that "any contact" with Adrian. So far, we assumed Jeremy and Max are result of some experiment, possibly with Uryuom eggs, and Adrian and Edward obtained them as a "booty" after some action they were on together. What if they are instead result of Pandora transforming ordinary cat in hereditary manner and Jeremy is Adrian's gift to Edward? THAT might make Jeremy seek Adrian's descendants. In any case, we totally need to see Jeremy's reaction to Diane. It's possible he liked Susan just because she doesn't like cats (or, well, anything touching her lap). While possible, it was explained that Andrea chose the bell tower as base because it was something she could easily find again even with her sense of direction.

"People say that" ... yeah, it was already established that using immortals as moral compass is not good idea. I suppose next page she will explain some of stuff Susan said which should make the transformation ok (like, consent). Which we totally need to have explained to Ashley in canon so she can finally stop having this block preventing her from being marked. Exactly. The main problem with this "loving and cheerful" bit is that if you mess with someone's head, you invalidate any consent they might give later. While the term originally used to mean "carefree", "happy", or "bright and showy", I think Liz means they were homosexual. Which may not be considered mind-control in EGS, based on how the change is described when TF gun does it. If there is no overlap, does it means Dan's fantasies are WORSE?

Jeremy? Doesn't look that big to me But why at same place as Susan and Diane? ... unless the clog is there. True. And that wasn't even the strangest case. Adrian would not need cocaine. But yes, maybe Voltaire liked the mall ...

So, neither Susan nor Diane are talking ... both have something to think about ... ... and Diane, I'm sure today you will see the lion mode as well. Or tiger, whatever. Wait. Sure Diane has no reason to research big cats, but what's Susan's reason? I suspect Adrian Raven also forgot. "Miss Diane"? Doesn't sound familiar. ... or this. Especially the last possibility. I'm on Scotty side here. Susan and Diane are not Adrian's children. Their dad who saw no problem with cheating? Maybe it was because he was raised by single mom without positive father figure, as his father didn't believed he's his child ... It's possible that Adrian Raven resigned on trying to catch up with fashion three centuries ago and just wears what he likes no matter how out of fashion it is and how suspicious it makes him. She might met her dad's father but it's plausibly so long ago she doesn't remember. The apparent age Raven is in however would point more to grandfather. And yes, she would know him by name, so if Raven introduces himself OR Diane blurts "Mr. Raven" ... Interesting coincidence indeed, but he does seem surprised or at least plays it convincingly ...

It's directly said in description that Susan is someone who would immediately clean the hammer spikes. Also, And of course, we can't see the big pools of blood just outside the panel.

I think Susan's experience with Justin there proved that both sexes were capable of making the same choices. That woman that Susan caught with her dad didn't seem upset to find out he was married, she was surprised that she got caught. That would only prove women are messed up as well But, yes ; her experience with Justin shown her what the choice is and that it is still choice. It sounds much, much closer to OCD than it does an allergy, I believe. Maybe something like OCD triggered by allergy? Just like hay fever is cold triggered by allergy? Based on commercial success of those games, this kind of OCD is vastly underreported. Based on my experience, I'm not sure it's possible to explain something thoroughly enough so it COULDN'T be misunderstood.

Whoops. How did I get it so wrong? It's actually quite common to confuse which of those two numbers is month and which day, due to people not wanting to follow ISO 8601. Those two dates are 10-09 and 09-10.

She might not think what she did was wrong, but from the Q&A page about her, she wanted something new, which would have meant stringing boys along was no longer appealing. The point was she's unlikely to use it as example of her flaws. She assumed all men were like her dad and that all they thought about was getting a girl in bed with them and that even marriage wouldn't stop that. Her intentions at Grace's birthday were to find out if that was the case, she didn't really expect to think of her dad any differently, that he didn't do what he did because he was male, but because he made the choice to do what he did. So Susan could no longer use the "because he's a man" excuse her mom gave her. Yes, I oversimplified it. She didn't actually hated men, she simply assumed they are naturally messed up and can't help themselves. And yes, Grace's party proved it not true. Despite how far she got with Justin ... It might be possible Mrs Pompoms knew about the affair with Diane's biological mother, and gave him another chance, but then when Susan told her about catching him with another woman, that was the last straw. Exactly - or, possibly, some other affair between the one with Diane's mother and the one Susan uncovered. It's even possible this was third time - although I don't think Mrs. Pompoms is the kind who would give him third chance.

Diane decided she needs more from relationship, but she still didn't show any signs of realizing that what she did was wrong. Also, Susan already said she's aware it's illogical ; she's unlikely to phrase it differently next time. Actually, for a long time Susan did hate ALL men for what her dad did, and on Grace's birthday she started thinking that maybe it was just her father who she should hate. If it wasn't isolated incident (or, well, two isolated incidents), most likely her dad would be caught later and they would divorce anyway. Not speaking about the possibility that the incident Susan reported wasn't first incident her mom learned about.

Sooooo ... nobody told Liz that the number of players being guys can change every round?