So he realized his defeat and the truth of her words? Interesting as always, As they say a picture is worth a thousand words, this strip spoke without words.
Awwww… I love the first panel. And the second. And third. I love this entire strip. The way you portrayal defeat is absolutely awesome. *_*
Happy christmas!
Perhaps it isn’t disappointment on her face but observation of potential. She may well see a great deal of potential in the one who realized futility and wlaked away instead of staying there and being killed like his parents. This unique ability among his kind makes him well worth future notice in her eyes perhaps….
I think the Lady realized from the beginning that the young Skylovian was not beyond redemption – was not yet set in his ways – and I think that’s why she approached this battle the way she did. The Lady is a teacher and guide above all, harsh though her methods may be.
I disagree, this lady is deeply narcissistic by nature. This has changed only recently, with the implied influence of Jen. Redeeming others implies that they have some worth in your mind to begin with. in summing up the Skylovian’s likely future, denouncing it and taunting him with death she makes it clear that he is less than nothing in her eyes. If he does learn something then she might be pleasantly surprised and somewhat amused he might even win some respect from her But she looks to be just as happy with the idea of chopping him up.
Or maybe I’m wrong And Mr Chen will make me eat these words.
man, this is just heartbreaking! I’m a kung-fu practitioner. I learnt my skills from http://www.shaolin.co.za, but most of my KuFu ethics come from the early movies (“you killed my uncle’s daughter’s nephew 50 years ago! Now I’m going to Kill YOU!!!”).
I can imagine that poor kid training for YEARS to take his revenge. (S)he has to train body, mind and soul in order to defeat the Lady. HIs/Her Karma has to be crystal clear if (s)he dreams of having a chance! (S)he must become a Jed-Eye knight!
This strip reminds me of the scene in Kill Bill volume1 where ‘the bride’ killed her first victim in front of her daughter…here’s the quote:
“The Bride: It was not my intention to do this in front of you. For that, I’m sorry. But you can take my word for it. Your mother had it coming. When you grow up, if you still feel raw about it. I’ll be waiting.”
anyway…
I assume that the lady does not kill this kid because (s)he does not have bad-enough karma. Hindu scriptures teach that the intention is almost as good/bad as the deed. so, the intent to kill will “generate” almost the same karma as actually killing someone….so the lady *should* not have any problems with this kid.
It seems to me that this ‘universe’ follows my own philosophy that it’s the action which counts more than the intent.
The lady only kills those who wish to die. She is a guide to the next world, not a destroyer. The child chose to live rather than to die, and he probably should have listened to the lady’s advice and attacked her.
For to “kill” someone in this universe is not to end them, but merely to move them to the next step on their journey. Killing the child would be little different from buying him a plane ticket or sending him to college. Death is the rite of passage that starts the next chapter.
I still think death strips away layers of the self. For mortals this is a good thing, because the physical existence, the outermost layer of their being, is more a limitation than anything. But for creatures that already exist as pure spirit… well, remember when the Lady was talking to that man who’d been chopping on Jason’s friends? He said something about “spending time in a lower form.” Doesn’t sound good for one’s spiritual growth… in fact, it sounds like completely the opposite.
So he realized his defeat and the truth of her words? Interesting as always, As they say a picture is worth a thousand words, this strip spoke without words.
holy shiite, didnt expect that. She looks disappointed yet satisfied at the same time. Kinda how a woman looks at me after…well…nevermind….
>:D
Awwww… I love the first panel. And the second. And third. I love this entire strip. The way you portrayal defeat is absolutely awesome. *_*
Happy christmas!
Ah yes, Merry Christmas… even if it is a little late.
The young one isn’t like his parents…
Thanks, guys. Season’s greetings to you…
… and all Twilight Lady readers, wherever you may be!
I be damned. How do you get so much expression even from a face occupied by just one eye …
Perhaps it isn’t disappointment on her face but observation of potential. She may well see a great deal of potential in the one who realized futility and wlaked away instead of staying there and being killed like his parents. This unique ability among his kind makes him well worth future notice in her eyes perhaps….
I think the Lady realized from the beginning that the young Skylovian was not beyond redemption – was not yet set in his ways – and I think that’s why she approached this battle the way she did. The Lady is a teacher and guide above all, harsh though her methods may be.
Maybe that’s why she likes Rona so much.
I disagree, this lady is deeply narcissistic by nature. This has changed only recently, with the implied influence of Jen. Redeeming others implies that they have some worth in your mind to begin with. in summing up the Skylovian’s likely future, denouncing it and taunting him with death she makes it clear that he is less than nothing in her eyes. If he does learn something then she might be pleasantly surprised and somewhat amused he might even win some respect from her But she looks to be just as happy with the idea of chopping him up.
Or maybe I’m wrong And Mr Chen will make me eat these words.
man, this is just heartbreaking! I’m a kung-fu practitioner. I learnt my skills from http://www.shaolin.co.za, but most of my KuFu ethics come from the early movies (“you killed my uncle’s daughter’s nephew 50 years ago! Now I’m going to Kill YOU!!!”).
I can imagine that poor kid training for YEARS to take his revenge. (S)he has to train body, mind and soul in order to defeat the Lady. HIs/Her Karma has to be crystal clear if (s)he dreams of having a chance! (S)he must become a Jed-Eye knight!
This strip reminds me of the scene in Kill Bill volume1 where ‘the bride’ killed her first victim in front of her daughter…here’s the quote:
“The Bride: It was not my intention to do this in front of you. For that, I’m sorry. But you can take my word for it. Your mother had it coming. When you grow up, if you still feel raw about it. I’ll be waiting.”
anyway…
I assume that the lady does not kill this kid because (s)he does not have bad-enough karma. Hindu scriptures teach that the intention is almost as good/bad as the deed. so, the intent to kill will “generate” almost the same karma as actually killing someone….so the lady *should* not have any problems with this kid.
It seems to me that this ‘universe’ follows my own philosophy that it’s the action which counts more than the intent.
The lady only kills those who wish to die. She is a guide to the next world, not a destroyer. The child chose to live rather than to die, and he probably should have listened to the lady’s advice and attacked her.
For to “kill” someone in this universe is not to end them, but merely to move them to the next step on their journey. Killing the child would be little different from buying him a plane ticket or sending him to college. Death is the rite of passage that starts the next chapter.
I still think death strips away layers of the self. For mortals this is a good thing, because the physical existence, the outermost layer of their being, is more a limitation than anything. But for creatures that already exist as pure spirit… well, remember when the Lady was talking to that man who’d been chopping on Jason’s friends? He said something about “spending time in a lower form.” Doesn’t sound good for one’s spiritual growth… in fact, it sounds like completely the opposite.
I just want to add that the last frame is the most incredible rendering of The Lady’s face to date. Simply gorgeous, sinister and beautiful.
Thanks, Tom.