The Dreadful -- Chapter 7 - Page 14

SaltyKracka · 11-15-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctroid

She was caught by surprise; I'm not sure Erin, for instance, would have reacted any more effectually.

Still, you raise a good point. We've seen Jeanne, Erin, Liz, and Kit in action and they're all pretty much badasses. We haven't seen Poe kicking any butt; what we've seen of her seems pretty mild mannered. Was she taken into the gang only because they wanted Kit and Kit insisted (so she could keep an eye on her)? Or does Poe have hidden talents?

It's mostly the screaming. Oh, and Lucas having to distract the zombie.

Also, I bet she's the accountant. Or perhaps she's a psychiatrist. A...frontier psychiatrist.

tacticslion · 11-16-2012, 12:48 AM

... what?

'Cause 177 seems to be trying to load, but I'm not getting an image.

If it's not supposed to be up yet, it's kind of odd that that's the one that I get when I go to "last", or that I have the "next" option from 176.

Either way, I'm banking on "Move Lucas!!" to either be Poe herself (having scrabbled or teleported out of the way somehow while Lucas was trying to "rescue" her), one of the cooks, or one of Lucas' other pals (most likely culprit of all: that ghost that knew him that Kit sent to find Boozaloaf).

Also, in a bit of rather old news, what the heck is up with that guy and his absolutely ugly-as-sin horse?! (I'm not really expecting a response, yet.)

Slightly-less-old conversation, I'm guessing that Poe's presence would insinuate "that kind" of place referring to both to what Krylo mentioned (aka segregation-style serving "their kind") and seedy bad-news (aka brothel-esque, if not quite entirely a brothel). Basically, (in popular perception) Devkin = the bad/seedy people that hang out in the bad/seedy places with bad/seedy reputations. So, you know, yes, segregation-style racial politics, but with the added hint of sexual undertones (or overtones). In some ways like the old Louisiana-style treatment of "Moulattos"* or Creoles. I'd suggest it may be something of said culture mixed with the rather awful Jim Crow-style racial presumptions, whether or not said things are actually legal (which they currently don't seem to be). I'd most definately put Dreadful somewhere in this alternate universe's equivalent of the Postbellum West era, but probably pre-1876 (or its equivalent) and post-1865 (or its equivalent). Basically, that era after the Civil War (or equivalent era), but before any sort of Jim Crow laws came into being. Ergo, it's not illegal to serve "both kinds" at the same establishment, but it's distinctly frowned upon in society.

Further, that kind of time limit (11-ish years) is enough for a young gang of ages eight-or-so in a post-war territory (a place where whatever Civil War that occurred was finished) could "grow up" into the adults that we see today. It would also explain why Kit's "The Dreadful" looks an awful lot like a Civil-War Era Colt Army Model 1860 (although, aside from being German in a fiction work aside*, that doesn't really explain Erin's use of what seems to be a WW2-Era Mauser C69, so, you know, it could be somewhere around 1910, making said item an extremely experimental, cutting-edge, or design-prototype, but more likely it's artistic licence (or I misidentified the gun).

Anyhoo, enough ramblings for now, hey?

MSperoni · 11-16-2012, 01:03 AM

Page 177 was supposed to have been uploaded a lot earlier, and Page 178 would've been uploaded today (friday) but things didn't go as smoothly as planned...

So...I guess page 178 will have to be up Saturday. Unless the site will allow for two pages posted in one day.

As for all that other stuff in the previous post...I'll need some time to read that

tacticslion · 11-16-2012, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MSperoni

Page 177 was supposed to have been uploaded a lot earlier, and Page 178 would've been uploaded today (friday) but things didn't go as smoothly as planned...

So...I guess page 178 will have to be up Saturday. Unless the site will allow for two pages posted in one day.

As for all that other stuff in the previous post...I'll need some time to read that

Eheh, yeeeeeeeeeah, it's my semi-monthly ramble. I build up lots of words than place them all out at the same time.

EDIT: It's up and I CALLED IT (sort of)! (Look, it counts! NO ONE ELSE mentioned the cook(s)! Also, that was a typo, as clearly there's only one cook and one owner.)

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Originally Posted by tacticslion

Either way, I'm banking on "Move Lucas!!" to either be Poe herself (having scrabbled or teleported out of the way somehow while Lucas was trying to "rescue" her), one of the cooks, or one of Lucas' other pals (most likely culprit of all: that ghost that knew him that Kit sent to find Boozaloaf).

Bum Bill Bee · 11-16-2012, 09:02 AM

Hmm, so I guess its Kit who's worn the pants in their sisterhood relationship. :P

CABAL49 · 11-16-2012, 09:10 AM

Poe is the smart one. She could probably win a fair fight against someone her power level, but nerds generally are not the best fighters.

Domestibot · 11-16-2012, 12:51 PM

I was starting to wonder if Ping was really more than just a frycook. Like, ya know, he's really some secret martial arts master who's only waitin' tables while the economy is bad for eastern-themed characters/genres. Gotta put bread on the table, ya know.

tacticslion · 11-16-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CABAL49

Poe is the smart one. She could probably win a fair fight against someone her power level, but nerds generally are not the best fighters.

I'd generally agree with this. That's what it seems like whenever they're in the flashbacks, too.

Arhra · 11-16-2012, 08:18 PM

Zombies are weak vs cast iron?

epcharles · 11-16-2012, 09:26 PM

We've seen the zombies get up before... sometimes considerably more powerful... if I were them, I'd be leaving quick.

11-16-2012, 12:48 AM	#132
tacticslion Regulator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,842	So, am I early, or... ... what? 'Cause 177 seems to be trying to load, but I'm not getting an image. If it's not supposed to be up yet, it's kind of odd that that's the one that I get when I go to "last", or that I have the "next" option from 176. Either way, I'm banking on "Move Lucas!!" to either be Poe herself (having scrabbled or teleported out of the way somehow while Lucas was trying to "rescue" her), one of the cooks, or one of Lucas' other pals (most likely culprit of all: that ghost that knew him that Kit sent to find Boozaloaf). Also, in a bit of rather old news, what the heck is up with that guy and his absolutely ugly-as-sin horse?! (I'm not really expecting a response, yet.) Slightly-less-old conversation, I'm guessing that Poe's presence would insinuate "that kind" of place referring to both to what Krylo mentioned (aka segregation-style serving "their kind") and seedy bad-news (aka brothel-esque, if not quite entirely a brothel). Basically, (in popular perception) Devkin = the bad/seedy people that hang out in the bad/seedy places with bad/seedy reputations. So, you know, yes, segregation-style racial politics, but with the added hint of sexual undertones (or overtones). In some ways like the old Louisiana-style treatment of "Moulattos"* or Creoles. I'd suggest it may be something of said culture mixed with the rather awful Jim Crow-style racial presumptions, whether or not said things are actually legal (which they currently don't seem to be). I'd most definately put Dreadful somewhere in this alternate universe's equivalent of the Postbellum West era, but probably pre-1876 (or its equivalent) and post-1865 (or its equivalent). Basically, that era after the Civil War (or equivalent era), but before any sort of Jim Crow laws came into being. Ergo, it's not illegal to serve "both kinds" at the same establishment, but it's distinctly frowned upon in society. Further, that kind of time limit (11-ish years) is enough for a young gang of ages eight-or-so in a post-war territory (a place where whatever Civil War that occurred was finished) could "grow up" into the adults that we see today. It would also explain why Kit's "The Dreadful" looks an awful lot like a Civil-War Era Colt Army Model 1860 (although, aside from being German in a fiction work aside, that doesn't really explain Erin's use of what seems to be a WW2-Era Mauser C69, so, you know, it could be somewhere around 1910, making said item an extremely experimental, cutting-edge, or design-prototype, but more likely it's artistic licence (or I misidentified the gun). Anyhoo, enough ramblings for now, hey? __________________ Make the best decision ever*. I look forward to seeing you there! You should watch this trailer! It's awesome! (The rest of the site's really cool, too!) I have a small announcement to make. And another!

11-16-2012, 01:03 AM	#133
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11-16-2012, 08:18 PM	#139
Arhra Ara ara! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Neo Venezia Posts: 5,013	Zombies are weak vs cast iron? __________________ This post is a good source of Ara ara, ufufu.* *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This post is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

11-16-2012, 09:26 PM	#140
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11-16-2012, 09:02 AM	#135
Bum Bill Bee Boo Buddy Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 454	Hmm, so I guess its Kit who's worn the pants in their sisterhood relationship. :P

11-16-2012, 09:10 AM	#136
CABAL49 Not bad. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Senatus Populusque Americanus Posts: 1,584	Poe is the smart one. She could probably win a fair fight against someone her power level, but nerds generally are not the best fighters.

11-16-2012, 12:51 PM	#137
Domestibot Shyguy Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 105	I was starting to wonder if Ping was really more than just a frycook. Like, ya know, he's really some secret martial arts master who's only waitin' tables while the economy is bad for eastern-themed characters/genres. Gotta put bread on the table, ya know.