Rather, I think she's checking out Goldie's background, and what illegal things may, or may not, have happened to Goldie.
Goldie totally could be the victim here.
First panel, what happened to back of the guys shirt? Seems to be part clear and his pants are too! LOL To bad Goldie didn't have the same problem. Aassss!
actually .. thats a error .. his shirt and pants have the reflection set WAY too high i totally missed it there >_< your seeing Aurelia's reflection in the material geh!
I like that thought Velvet. :-D How much can we do to Goldie without getting the Justicars on our case? :-D If you just happen to RUN into someone, is it assault or just an accident?
Not trying to be a kill joy but, why take offence and want to MDK someone only because they have been raised with different social beliefs. They are going into her society and should expect a whole lot of shit.
Sigh! If they can't take heat from a working girl in another township, How the hell are they supposed to when actually in Roma itself?
Centcomm- facepalm now but end up using board like the monks in Monty Python and the Holy Grrraill!
In Roma, the team can at least tell themselves that everyone around them is an ignorant rube, kept in isolation and raised on bigotry, until proven otherwise. Encountering this sort of heat in a completely unexpected place--the trade quarter of Ahta--is another matter.
It is a good way though for them to see some of the WORST that they will be facing. CentComm being sneaky and letting them get exposed to the toxic atmosphere they are sailing into, without EVERYONE giving it to them.
Poor Connie though, she does NOT deserve what is coming her way.
There is a second, less likely option. They're not actually within the confines of Roma jurisdiction yet, as I recall. The good doctor there could be attempting to rationalize that little exchange as "verbal assault" under local law.
Yeah, but it is the gateway to Nova Roma. Therefore, I fear Atha's laws probably FAVOR Nova Roma's attitudes. So they probably can't get any judicial redress for an android in Atha.
Actually, Goldie MIGHT be charged for Battery under the LEGAL definition. On page Lies (currently page 1011), she is touching Connie, in an UNWANTED (if I was Connie, I would find it OFFENSIVE) manner. If that was applied, Connie would have been within her rights to remove said contact with EXTREME prejudice (I was thinking a broken elbow myself).
Now, I don't know if Connie could do that, as Goldie isn't in contact with her now. So it likely would be seen as retaliatory battery. Since I don't know Atha's laws, I would probably swallow the insult. If Goldie tried it again though, Connie should probably drop her like a bad habit. :-)
If under Atha law (as I kind of expect) Androids are considered PROPERTY. Then Dr. Silver (acting as a proxy for Mr. Black) might have Goldie charged for TRESPASS of that property. Which could have a fine (hitting Goldie in the pocketbook, as well as in the pride arena) plus possible incarceration for a short period of time (with MORE loss of revenue). :-)
And if Atha citizens do judgement like Loonies (Robert Heinlein, "Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" September 1968 Twenty-Third edition, pages 124- 131) do, they could probably get the jury together, judge and get it handled in half an hour or so. :-D
Atha is very "grey" on andriods .. they do not wish to offend but they also dont want to piss off roma. so they can be a bit tricky. now Connie is "listed" as a independent Andriod under the employ of blacks current alis - when they get to roma proper Connie will be listed as "property" under Blacks care. there are a lot of things that can happen. and justicars are autorized to mete out judgements on the fly. they often dont even bother with arrests. unless people are in real jepardy then most likely they will result to Gun slinger Law enforcement.
People often aviod getting the Justicars involved if at all possable.
more liekly she plans to hire her and get very VIOLENT during it and wonder how far she can go before its a felony or a crime legally given auri's profession
Monsoon only went for about a month this year, although it was more humid than normal, it was short. Summer is almost done, so your move back won't be so bad.
After 5 years of midwest weather, I appreciate the two seasons (Way hot and Way nice) we get in phoenix all the more.
I have to say the bar detail work you put into these last few pages looks really good.
Agreed Dragin. CentComm did a great job with the bar. Almost looks like you could step into the place (Through the looking glass anyone? :-D).
And Rose did a great job with the dialogue, I mean see what a hornet's nest she stirred up with her words? :-D People talking about kinetic strikes and revenge all because of the words she chose. Evilly effective. :-)
This... damn.. bar. the bar set took almost 2 weeks to put togather and polulate even with a few shortcuts. Im really glad it turned out well and someone actually noticed. I was beginning to think i had wasted my time on a spiffy background no one cared about :D
No, no CentComm. We were just so outraged (curse Rose for her evil dialogue) that we didn't get AROUND to complimenting you on your superb job on the bar.
I think most people saw it, but since it is your usual great job, it didn't draw the comments as much as the attitude of that B!tch Goldie did. :-D
a lawsuit would proably take longer than the team is going to be here. ( actually Ada stopped Connie before she decided to try her hand at punching Aurelia.. )
Goldie totally could be the victim here.
BTY- Phoenix was 108 today but dry I was told. Bleh
Centcomm- facepalm now but end up using board like the monks in Monty Python and the Holy Grrraill!
Poor Connie though, she does NOT deserve what is coming her way.
Now, I don't know if Connie could do that, as Goldie isn't in contact with her now. So it likely would be seen as retaliatory battery. Since I don't know Atha's laws, I would probably swallow the insult. If Goldie tried it again though, Connie should probably drop her like a bad habit. :-)
And if Atha citizens do judgement like Loonies (Robert Heinlein, "Moon Is A Harsh Mistress" September 1968 Twenty-Third edition, pages 124- 131) do, they could probably get the jury together, judge and get it handled in half an hour or so. :-D
People often aviod getting the Justicars involved if at all possable.
*(As first discussed yesterday.
[9th Aug 2013, 1:57 AM])
After 5 years of midwest weather, I appreciate the two seasons (Way hot and Way nice) we get in phoenix all the more.
I have to say the bar detail work you put into these last few pages looks really good.
And Rose did a great job with the dialogue, I mean see what a hornet's nest she stirred up with her words? :-D People talking about kinetic strikes and revenge all because of the words she chose. Evilly effective. :-)
I think most people saw it, but since it is your usual great job, it didn't draw the comments as much as the attitude of that B!tch Goldie did. :-D
I hope they find some to sue her :D
And good for Dr. Silver to stop poor Connie before she does something that gets her (Connie) into trouble...
(and I really like how she looks in the last panel...)