This whole sequence is golden. (the whole Ophelia series) Some nice character development! I do have to feel a bit sorry for Ophelia though; even more so, when I agree with Hrist here. (although she took it in a bit of a different direction than I had thought) :D
I love the attention to detail in this comic, you can see what's going on in the rest of the room by looking at the reflection on hrist's bust in panel 3 and 4
Don't stop there Hrist. You haven't told her about the teas parties yet. The long full frilly pink dresses she'll wear. With a deep neck of course, must do something to keep males attention as a spokesperson. Then it will be a lifetime of high teas with the new Roman elite. Talking about ponies, and kittens and puppies and transforming the public's image a of a cassian from a murderbot in the shadows to simpering AIs in frilly dresses.
She also didn't mention things like, people who are fans of Commander Pauline, or selling her for sex .. heck, they could probably make money on having a Cassian Commander Pauline around. :D
Of course, she would fly into a rage all the time, but that would be the part where they make money in the gladiator rings!
I'll have to remember "Hugging watermelons," though, maybe those are stunted in the new world that is just getting apples back. I would have gone for a more cantaloupe joke.
Ironically, with Hrist's personality, She would actually be a much better PR candidate than Ophelia would. She's polite, caring, but firm and unyielding in her duties. Exactly what image the Cassians should be projecting overall.
Hrist doesn't need a makeover. She's one of the most human-looking Cassians we've met. From more than a few feet away, she could be mistaken for human (if she doesn't speak). Given these things, it might be that her original design function was exactly as you said: Cassian PR poster child.
umm,, rendering "Vantablack" is nightmare fuel.. it has no definition,, no shape (except gross shape,, and no shadow on itself .. look it up ..
they put it over a stone bust,, an all they got was a vaguely head shape..
https://media.wired.com/photos/594b097127a2330247114d0e/master/w_3110,c_limit/dsc00268jpg_galleryLarge.jpg
way late.. (went back an reading archives..)
Vantablack absorbs 98% of high intensity light.. so except in the middle of an open field.. any shadow would work,, IE: move shadow to shadow...
As the Alt Text says, Ivy's got a point. To paraphrase Noctis, the Cassians had been taken away from their core purpose, and used as a bludgeon rather than the precision instruments they were meant to be, and so much so, that it seems Ivy expected to see a trail of bodies wherever they go. Hopefully, now that Decimus is gone, they can get back to where they are respectable and respected. As much as Ophelia hates this body, and turn of events, (and no one can really blame her), the Cassians would benefit from some PR. That is not to say that Ophelia should be the new liaison, nor should she be forced to keep this body, but maybe Hrist is onto something here, in general terms.
Hrist is indeed on to something, though weirdly, she may possibly be going in the wrong direction!
The Cassians are meant to be feared, so much so that a confrontation may be avoided entirely on their reputation alone.
IF, on the other hand, you overuse an instrument, it becomes blunt, and so dies the fear!
The brighter the light, the darker, and sharper, are the shadows.
The Cassians are not killing for themselves, they are literally killing in the name of their Imperator!
All hail Queen Acantha !!
Who knows, maybe she will pick up a few pointers on how Centcomm is so feared.
Yeah, Hrist did take a different direction than I would have expected. She is messing with Ophelia, of course, so it's not easy to tell what her thoughts are, here.
Noctis herself said "It is true that fear has always been one of our top weapons, but only the guilty should fear." If you overuse and particularly if you misuse an instrument, it will be blunted. A fine edge requires care. Under Decimus the Cassians were neglected, misused, and vastly undervalued.
I can envision certain passages from "Killing in the Name" which would fit nicely with certain scenes; kudos for that! :D
I do think, though, that Noctis is right, in that Acantha will allow the Cassians to reclaim the respect they once had. My thought is that Hrist might agree.
That whole test run of sex bot bods with destruct charges had to be scrapped, when excessive numbers of customers got too much bang for their buck.
That was the official story, at least. Unconfirmed rumors had Tokyo Rose, Centcomm, and Prince Douchemas in a three way bidding war for the unused bods, for their obvious political ASSassinationbot possibilities.
Yes, I really do feel for her. Classical fish out of water indeed! But those are the best to write about I think.
Astraea never gets to have any fun.
I hope she will catch a break soon...
Imagine Ophelia doing PR with her temper!
With bows!
Of course, she would fly into a rage all the time, but that would be the part where they make money in the gladiator rings!
The bows would be nice though. :)
I'm not sure where Hrist picked up her new humor, but being caged up with Irene for hours, may have had something to do with it. :D
Sooooo.... can we give Hrist a makeover instead?
Anything besides the beachware shown here.
I dunno man, I think Hrist could pull off that Neo-Steampunk dress. :D
@robnot: might give me a few nightmares too, tbh!
Both suggestions are really cool though! wouldn't mind seeing either one as a vote incentive!
they put it over a stone bust,, an all they got was a vaguely head shape..
https://media.wired.com/photos/594b097127a2330247114d0e/master/w_3110,c_limit/dsc00268jpg_galleryLarge.jpg
Vantablack absorbs 98% of high intensity light.. so except in the middle of an open field.. any shadow would work,, IE: move shadow to shadow...
The Cassians are meant to be feared, so much so that a confrontation may be avoided entirely on their reputation alone.
IF, on the other hand, you overuse an instrument, it becomes blunt, and so dies the fear!
The brighter the light, the darker, and sharper, are the shadows.
The Cassians are not killing for themselves, they are literally killing in the name of their Imperator!
All hail Queen Acantha !!
Who knows, maybe she will pick up a few pointers on how Centcomm is so feared.
Noctis herself said "It is true that fear has always been one of our top weapons, but only the guilty should fear." If you overuse and particularly if you misuse an instrument, it will be blunted. A fine edge requires care. Under Decimus the Cassians were neglected, misused, and vastly undervalued.
I can envision certain passages from "Killing in the Name" which would fit nicely with certain scenes; kudos for that! :D
I do think, though, that Noctis is right, in that Acantha will allow the Cassians to reclaim the respect they once had. My thought is that Hrist might agree.
That was the official story, at least. Unconfirmed rumors had Tokyo Rose, Centcomm, and Prince Douchemas in a three way bidding war for the unused bods, for their obvious political ASSassinationbot possibilities.
On a sidenote, if you like long comics to binge read through, try out "Stand Still, Stay Silent", it's pretty neat.