I'm still thinking up ways of dealing with the Friday gap, with everyone's suggestions in mind. :) I'll probably spend this Friday trying to finish up some things that need finishing up outside of the usual strip stuff, though. Like the Saera race info, and so on...
Hope you guys have a great week, and I'll see you guys next Monday! :D Thanks, as always, for reading!
Whatever he expected, that seems not to have been it.
Or he just never thought it through, which is highly likely.
Maybe this will act as his starting point to see beyond her ears and tail and the actual person behind. Mike had one when he and Nemi fought through the cave. Jinn didn't have one so far.
Let's be honest here: None of us save rufi can be sure as to whether Mike would have acted any different towards Nemi without that cave stuff happening before they realised each others racial affiliation.
And Nemi herself was struggling with the fact that Mike was a Danrir. And from what we've see would not have tolerated him if it wasn't for the cave.
I don't want to comment too much on the responses in this thread, because I am always super happy when readers come to their own conclusions, but I will say that I agree with many of the points y'all have made so far. :)
... I'm just waiting the inevitable sads all around, this is too worry-inducing and I just don't know if I'll be able to survive until Nemi starts saying her side. At least, I feel she has her own sads to smack right across Jinn's face.
Nemi is crying for several reasons, one of which is she's just intensely frustrated XD so it's not always just the sads! *busses Nemi's head* Well, that said, we'll see about Nemi's side of things. Maybe. :P
*whacks Jinn on head* There's something called tact, sir, which you are greatly lacking!
(*apologizes to Mike because technically I just hit him too*)
*goes to tell the same to Nemi, but without hitting her*
I'm trying to give Jinn a chance. I really am. But he's really not letting me. So far he's just been a rude, obnoxious jerk :/
That's why I'm giving Jinn a chance. I'm trusting that Mike is not a terrible judge of character...
C'mon, Jinn, gimme a reason to think you're not so bad after all. Don't leave me hangin'
Okay, that puts things a bit into perspective. I'm guessing Mike was not the only one affected by Kijini person, that Jinn has something in there too, that he can't easily get over.
But.. once again Jinn... Mike doesn't care for what Nemi is, because he sees her as a person, responsible for only her own actions. You need to learn that too.
And maybe he will now. Let's not forget that Mike had the advantage of getting to know Nemi the person first and learning of her being Kijini only later. Jinn didn't have that advantage.
Ah, Jarvi-nii X3 <33
Again, I don't want to comment too much since I think it's best for readers to come to their own conclusions regarding this current scene, but for sure it's important to remember that there are a lot of factors affecting the situation~ >3<
(Thankyew for your thoughtful comments, Jarvi-nii <333)
XD This is just an aside, but regarding certain terms in Archaiea: the necklace has a 'wishing stone' on it, also known under another name (but that's spoilery so I'll refrain). Michael's body is technically now the 'soulstone' that acts as something able to contain another soul in it, and it's able to do so under the power of the 'wishing stone'.
Now, 'soul binding' in Archaiea is a similar concept to 'marriage' in our universe. So let's be careful with terms here, last time I checked Jinn and Mikey were not soul bound! XDDD
I'm not surprised, but that still doesn't excuse how he's acting. It's not like Nemi herself killed Mikey's parents. Even if Mikey had to struggle he showed himself the bigger man by getting past the broad stroked brush and seeing Nemi as an individual not as a race. That's in contrast to Jinn who shows himself to be quite petty indeed (but then we knew that).
Wow, I was wondering when the racial tension would all come out in full force but I think it's here. I'm so excited to see how it unfolds in the story!
But every Wednesday is a happy Wednesday no? :'DDD lolol XD
I'm excited that you're excited!! :D <3 Yay!! XD
I hope to do the theme some justice while going through this chapter and the next! >3<*)/ Thankyew Spellu for being so encouraging!! <3
Am I the only one thinking Nemi kinda brought this on herself because she was the one who lashed out at Jinn when he was actually making a valid point on Archer? I mean Jinn's an ass for sure
Nemi has at least proven not to be above racial prejudices herself. She's not without fault here.
Mostly however I think these are things that, harsh as it (and them) sounds, had to be said. Now it's out in the open. Now it can be dealt with.
And the last two panels look like Jinn is finally realising he's not dealing with a racial stereotype.
Readers have warmed up to Nemi, I think, which makes it easier for them to gloss over her faults. :P But Jinn's certainly not doing himself any favours. XD;;
We'll see how things go! Like Lukkai has said, some things just need to be broken properly before they can be fixed from a foundational level. Though whether they can really do such a major paradigm shift remains to be seen.
Omg D':
This really says a lot about Mikey tho.. who he is as a person. To be so kind with Nemi despite having a perfectly good reason to hate Kijini--- I like that he doesn't lump every Kijini into one generalized category because of how he was wronged! If only OUR world could be this way X'D
No worries Serpy! XD We can all catch up with each other at our own comfortable paces <3
Anywhooo! Mike does seem to be a rather unassuming attitude, despite everything. It would help if our world had more unassuming humans in it, yes. XD;; Maybe he and Jinn might balance each other out a bit? XD; We'll see~~
Awww, thank you so much Outlaw for taking the time to let me know what you think!! <333 it's always so encouraging and wonderful to hear your supportive words! ;3;***
I'm very glad this page comes across that way, it's always a challenge to do tense or dramatic scenes! @_@
XD;; oh boy, a love triangle in this situation would be sooo weird... actually, I just realised - Samurai Deeper Kyo had a similar thing going on in terms of practical situation I think XD
(please come back Mike...)
Or he just never thought it through, which is highly likely.
Maybe this will act as his starting point to see beyond her ears and tail and the actual person behind. Mike had one when he and Nemi fought through the cave. Jinn didn't have one so far.
Let's be honest here: None of us save rufi can be sure as to whether Mike would have acted any different towards Nemi without that cave stuff happening before they realised each others racial affiliation.
And Nemi herself was struggling with the fact that Mike was a Danrir. And from what we've see would not have tolerated him if it wasn't for the cave.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPmDiOcDIpU
(*apologizes to Mike because technically I just hit him too*)
*goes to tell the same to Nemi, but without hitting her*
I'm trying to give Jinn a chance. I really am. But he's really not letting me. So far he's just been a rude, obnoxious jerk :/
Think of it this way: if you guys like Mike, remember that Jinn is Mike's best friend. There has to be something about Jinn, right? ;)
C'mon, Jinn, gimme a reason to think you're not so bad after all. Don't leave me hangin'
But.. once again Jinn... Mike doesn't care for what Nemi is, because he sees her as a person, responsible for only her own actions. You need to learn that too.
Again, I don't want to comment too much since I think it's best for readers to come to their own conclusions regarding this current scene, but for sure it's important to remember that there are a lot of factors affecting the situation~ >3<
(Thankyew for your thoughtful comments, Jarvi-nii <333)
That or steal that soul binding necklace of his and crush it. You never know that might work. Problem is Mikey would probably hate her for it. >.>
But yes, even in the other case Mike would be very unhappy about that
Now, 'soul binding' in Archaiea is a similar concept to 'marriage' in our universe. So let's be careful with terms here, last time I checked Jinn and Mikey were not soul bound! XDDD
Awww, Nemi... I hope he feels some regret now... ;~;
Yesh, seamuffin... plenty of regret to go around, really XDD
Though I suppose the same could be said, vice versa...
Omg Nemi babu ;_;
Wow, I was wondering when the racial tension would all come out in full force but I think it's here. I'm so excited to see how it unfolds in the story!
But every Wednesday is a happy Wednesday no? :'DDD lolol XD
I'm excited that you're excited!! :D <3 Yay!! XD
I hope to do the theme some justice while going through this chapter and the next! >3<*)/ Thankyew Spellu for being so encouraging!! <3
*hugs Nemi*
:(
At least SHE was the one doing the hitting, but now her even made her cry, Making Nemi cry is unforgivable.
...somehow...
*puts on a helmet just in case*
Mostly however I think these are things that, harsh as it (and them) sounds, had to be said. Now it's out in the open. Now it can be dealt with.
And the last two panels look like Jinn is finally realising he's not dealing with a racial stereotype.
We'll see how things go! Like Lukkai has said, some things just need to be broken properly before they can be fixed from a foundational level. Though whether they can really do such a major paradigm shift remains to be seen.
*zips lips* ;)
Omg D':
This really says a lot about Mikey tho.. who he is as a person. To be so kind with Nemi despite having a perfectly good reason to hate Kijini--- I like that he doesn't lump every Kijini into one generalized category because of how he was wronged! If only OUR world could be this way X'D
Anywhooo! Mike does seem to be a rather unassuming attitude, despite everything. It would help if our world had more unassuming humans in it, yes. XD;; Maybe he and Jinn might balance each other out a bit? XD; We'll see~~
This is a freakin' outstanding page. Dialogue, atmosphere, art... All of it. Bravo, my friend. Seriously.
I'm very glad this page comes across that way, it's always a challenge to do tense or dramatic scenes! @_@
( great page though! )
and lolol I'm sorry about this page XDD;; much dramallama :'D