2015/12/04 - Melon Joke

Post by **Obbl** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:19 am

[ Melon Joke ]

Title Text: the tag says lucretia's mother but right now she's elaine's mother

Rick has found the best possible time for backstory

Saturn381 · Post by **Saturn381** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:19 am

I think this is the first time Lucretia and Elaine's mom talks.

TheBlasterizer · Post by **TheBlasterizer** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:24 am

Now is reeeealy not the time for that

Gbr23 · Post by **Gbr23** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:27 am

Advantage Grandma Wolf

ascdren · Post by **ascdren** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:28 am

TheBlasterizer wrote:Now is reeeealy not the time for that

Nows the perfect time, it's only birthing a few pups, they could do it with theif eyes closed

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:28 am

She seems nice. Vindictive, but nice.

It doesn't matter whose mum she is
when she's mother to them all;
snappy, snippy, curt and cool,
this old lady that will never fall.
Just don't let her deliver them alone,
the tales have already gone out;
tales that can shake you to the bone
and, yet, leave you without a doubt
When delivering you need the mum,
the legend that's seen them all in;
most Wolves specialize in taking life out,
she's the one that's helped it begin.

IdleCurator · Post by **IdleCurator** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:30 am

She can be everybody's mother!
But this is the best place for it because it's less awkward.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:32 am

Girl and elder girl...NOT now, please! don't disturb da cute belly <3

WishIWasHearEarlier · Post by **WishIWasHearEarlier** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:35 am

Wait, where is King? It's a bit shocking that he isn't right now, and I don't think anything this big could go unnoticed.

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:42 am

WishIWasHearEarlier wrote:Wait, where is King? It's a bit shocking that he isn't right now, and I don't think anything this big could go unnoticed.

I think he must be downstairs, pacing a ditch into the floor, while Rodney is trying to convince him to just sit down and wait and that the wives of the house know what to do.
Or some thing.

(Also, did I say how much awesome is Mom?)^^

SuperStar · Post by **SuperStar** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:45 am

And that leaves you to wonder why Poncho went with them when Elaine returned to her pack...

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:51 am

Much as the idea is funny, King would likely freak out even harder if he was kept out of this event for that reason.
But I must admit that him waking up the next morning with her and the pups all cuddled on their bed is just THE meltdown <3

gamepopper · Post by **gamepopper** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 3:20 am

King seriously cannot be sleeping through this, right? I mean why hasn't he been mentioned so far.

At least wolf grand.a has some dialogue!

MrBlueSky7 · Post by **MrBlueSky7** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:55 am

Man, Four Strips in and still no sign of King. I'm guessing he's somewhere in the house passed out from shock?

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 8:16 am

There's the towels! Just need the boiling water!

Backlash · Post by **Backlash** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 8:28 am

Why does it feel like we're focusing more on the wolves than King and Bailey?

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 8:40 am

Backlash wrote:Why does it feel like we're focusing more on the wolves than King and Bailey?

Well, the dogs *are* part of the wolf family.
Also, sweet torture is sweet

But it will be, oh so worth it

Backlash · Post by **Backlash** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 8:51 am

valerio wrote:
Backlash wrote:Why does it feel like we're focusing more on the wolves than King and Bailey?
Well, the dogs *are* part of the wolf family.
Also, sweet torture is sweet But it will be, oh so worth it

Yes, but its starting to feel more like padding. This is a pretty big event, but instead of focusing on the parents to be, we get more of Jack's shenanigans, and Elaine's mother issues. It just feels off.

Furryface18 · Post by **Furryface18** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 8:53 am

Where's King?!?! He should be with his wife and hold her paw or something during this special moment.

GameCobra · Post by **GameCobra** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:12 am

Backlash wrote:
valerio wrote:
Backlash wrote:Why does it feel like we're focusing more on the wolves than King and Bailey?
Well, the dogs *are* part of the wolf family.
Also, sweet torture is sweet But it will be, oh so worth it
Yes, but its starting to feel more like padding. This is a pretty big event, but instead of focusing on the parents to be, we get more of Jack's shenanigans, and Elaine's mother issues. It just feels off.

Pretty sure this would be a great time for some backstory from the wolves in this arc since this seems to roll off of their shoulders like it's not a big deal, but you also have to remember how animals usually roll this stuff off like it's nothing. Just look at Bailey. =3

valerio · Post by **valerio** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:12 am

Furryface18 wrote:Where's King?!?! He should be with his wife and hold her paw or something during this special moment.

Right now Fox is holding King's paw and and soothing him

And Sabrina is making sassafrass tea for the groom

Backlash · Post by **Backlash** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:20 am

GameCobra wrote:Pretty sure this would be a great time for some backstory from the wolves in this arc since this seems to roll off of their shoulders like it's not a big deal, but you also have to remember how animals usually roll this stuff off like it's nothing. Just look at Bailey. =3

In an arc that was supposed to be focused on King and Bailey? Why? The wolves already get plenty of their own arc's dedicated to them.

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:50 am

Backlash wrote:In an arc that was supposed to be focused on King and Bailey? Why? The wolves already get plenty of their own arc's dedicated to them.

What's this "supposed to be" stuff? It's "supposed to be" about whatever Rick wants it to be, could be anything from communist mice to giant space whales.

Post by **Obbl** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:54 am

Backlash wrote:
GameCobra wrote:Pretty sure this would be a great time for some backstory from the wolves in this arc since this seems to roll off of their shoulders like it's not a big deal, but you also have to remember how animals usually roll this stuff off like it's nothing. Just look at Bailey. =3
In an arc that was supposed to be focused on King and Bailey? Why? The wolves already get plenty of their own arc's dedicated to them.

Oi, oi, oi! We're four strips into this arc.

This is merely the setup for the arc's story. It only feels slow because you are progressing at an average rate of 1 strip every 2.333333 days.

When the entire arc is complete, these 2 strips (or even 3 or 4) with wolf shenanigans or backstory will be a tiny blip and not a show stealer. Plus, as is noted in this very strip, King and Bailey are part of the pack too. Should the wolves be excluded just because the pups are King's and Bailey's? We're getting to see the dynamic of character interactions here from two differing perspectives, which is bound to be interesting. That's why the wolves do get a bit of attention. They are interesting characters and great for juxtaposition. But Rick also does a good job of getting to explore the other characters as well. Ultimately, the wolves are here to support Bailey in her birthing even if they get carried away at times. They're just trying to help out in their own way

Backlash · Post by **Backlash** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 10:02 am

Argent wrote:What's this "supposed to be" stuff? It's "supposed to be" about whatever Rick wants it to be, could be anything from communist mice to giant space whales.

I dunno, wouldn't you think a story about Bailey having puppies would be about King and Bailey?

Obbl wrote:Oi, oi, oi! We're four strips into this arc. This is merely the setup for the arc's story. It only feels slow because you are progressing at an average rate of 1 strip every 2.333333 days. When the entire arc is complete, these 2 strips (or even 3 or 4) with wolf shenanigans or backstory will be a tiny blip and not a show stealer. Plus, as is noted in this very strip, King and Bailey are part of the pack too. Should the wolves be excluded just because the pups are King's and Bailey's? We're getting to see the dynamic of character interactions here from two differing perspectives, which is bound to be interesting. That's why the wolves do get a bit of attention. They are interesting characters and great for juxtaposition. But Rick also does a good job of getting to explore the other characters as well. Ultimately, the wolves are here to support Bailey in her birthing even if they get carried away at times. They're just trying to help out in their own way

I know, but I'm impatient XD

Bill in OK · Post by **Bill in OK** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:10 pm

Elain must be remembering this...

Welsh Halfwit · Post by **Welsh Halfwit** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:17 pm

Backlash wrote:I dunno, wouldn't you think a story about Bailey having puppies would be about King and Bailey?

Only Bailey is having Puppies. If King's been told yet, he's probably having kittens.

Cesco · Post by **Cesco** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:19 pm

Oooh, finally we see Lucretia's (and Elaine's, of course) mother say something.

Yeah, that's really great of you, but Bailey isn't a wolf, indeed... And Bailey isn't neither just a dog: she's a wonderful dog.

It's useless, you do as you please, you like to watch births.

That's cool of you think about diversity, elder wolf: your thoughts are so young and modern.

That's interesting of you and Jack, Elaine, you two did a romantic getaway.

Eheh, your mom wants to take credits for that.

Eh, you'll get used to them, Bailey.

The towel is ready and so is Bailey, too. Can't wait for the great event!

Argent · Post by **Argent** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 3:47 pm

Welsh Halfwit wrote:Only Bailey is having Puppies. If King's been told yet, he's probably having kittens.

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CosmicCoyote · Post by **CosmicCoyote** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 4:21 pm

Well to be fair, Bailey, huskies are probably as close to wolves as dogs get as far as dog breeds go.

Panther · Post by **Panther** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 5:57 pm

First apparition of the old alpha female ; i would be Elaine , i'll be careful : even old female can slap your face to make you shut up

Obbl wrote:
Backlash wrote:
GameCobra wrote:Pretty sure this would be a great time for some backstory from the wolves in this arc since this seems to roll off of their shoulders like it's not a big deal, but you also have to remember how animals usually roll this stuff off like it's nothing. Just look at Bailey. =3
In an arc that was supposed to be focused on King and Bailey? Why? The wolves already get plenty of their own arc's dedicated to them.
Oi, oi, oi! We're four strips into this arc. This is merely the setup for the arc's story. It only feels slow because you are progressing at an average rate of 1 strip every 2.333333 days. When the entire arc is complete, these 2 strips (or even 3 or 4) with wolf shenanigans or backstory will be a tiny blip and not a show stealer. Plus, as is noted in this very strip, King and Bailey are part of the pack too. Should the wolves be excluded just because the pups are King's and Bailey's? We're getting to see the dynamic of character interactions here from two differing perspectives, which is bound to be interesting. That's why the wolves do get a bit of attention. They are interesting characters and great for juxtaposition. But Rick also does a good job of getting to explore the other characters as well. Ultimately, the wolves are here to support Bailey in her birthing even if they get carried away at times. They're just trying to help out in their own way

Bailey is delivering in their house/lair , it's normal we see wolves in this arc . Don't expect they'll stay "hidden" around and do nothing . For King ; either he knows delivery is running , and he's biting his claws anxiously somewhere . Either he doesn't know yet , and we'll get a loud scream when he'll learn

cuteycindyhoney · Post by **cuteycindyhoney** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 10:59 pm

I really love how Bailey and King are so totally accepted into the pack. It might be fun if their pups grow up thinking that they're wolves.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 11:40 pm

Is anybody gonna wake King up so he can BE there for the birth of his children?

Panther · Post by **Panther** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 2:10 am

Amazee Dayzee wrote:Is anybody gonna wake King up so he can BE there for the birth of his children?

Oh , yea ; wake King up to see him pass out quickly . That's a nice idea

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 3:44 pm

Well at least we can say we gave it the old college try.

Vuk91 · Post by **Vuk91** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 3:57 pm

Lucrecia's/Elaine's mom appears so rarely. Glad this is her first talk active appearance. She needs Her own story arc. But first, "let the stork deliver".

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 3:58 pm

I forgot that Elaine and Lucretia were siblings and always assumed Jack and Miles were brothers.

Sat Dec 05, 2015 9:04 pm

Miles only has 2 brothers, Daryll and other Daryll.

Amazee Dayzee · Post by **Amazee Dayzee** » Sun Dec 06, 2015 12:59 am

I know that. I had just forgotten it. Elaine is the Wolf Cubs maternal aunt and Daryl and OD are their paternal uncles. Jack is their maternal uncle via marriage/mating.

And I should have known better since I made the family tree.

The-J-Man · Post by **The-J-Man** » Sun Dec 06, 2015 3:46 am

Oh no here go. Let the montage begin!