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LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#126: Oct 3rd 2016 at 9:54:37 AM

Because they both put up acts to reinforce that image. They don't just love Isabella because she's "Mama" they love her because she puts on this perfect act of love and devotion. Krone is pretty good about this too except for her cartoonish grimaces.

ashnazg Since: Dec, 2009
#127: Oct 3rd 2016 at 10:35:02 AM

But while Isabella's reserved expression doesn't fade even in panels where only the readers see her, Krone is just over-the-top hammy when she's on her own. (And even sometimes in front of the kids, honestly.)

Shlugo_the_great King of Burgers from Far Far Away (On A Trope Odyssey) Relationship Status: Tsundere'ing
King of Burgers
#128: Oct 4th 2016 at 7:41:19 AM

I wonder what's the point of rising genius children if they are going to get eaten anyway. I wonder if prehaps the truth is more complicated than that.

LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#129: Oct 4th 2016 at 7:43:46 AM

Besides wanting to eat the brains, part of it might be having the best parents and caretakers to sire the best "goods" possible. It all probably comes down to quality.

I wonder if there are still human governments and these farms are a part of a piece agreement or something.

ashnazg Since: Dec, 2009
#130: Oct 6th 2016 at 12:21:59 PM

[up][up]Well, the kids' theory is that clever brains may be tastier to the aliens. But that's indeed only their speculation at the moment, and perhaps the truth is a little different.

It's not like humans haven't gone with equally weird farming techniques, though. I mean, just look at the list of qualifications to be met for Kobe beef.

blkwhtrbbt The Dragon of the Eastern Sea from Doesn't take orders from Vladimir Putin Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
The Dragon of the Eastern Sea
#131: Oct 6th 2016 at 6:14:33 PM

or breeding standards for pedigree dogs.

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Cozzer Since: Mar, 2015
#132: Oct 7th 2016 at 12:19:39 AM

Maybe it's an "absorb their mental energy to become stronger/smarter" kind of deal. Maybe it's more like farming enemies in videogames than farming cattle in real life. :P

Shlugo_the_great King of Burgers from Far Far Away (On A Trope Odyssey) Relationship Status: Tsundere'ing
King of Burgers
#133: Oct 11th 2016 at 7:47:23 AM

Holy shit, Mama really is terrifying, all this time, they all been dancing in the palm of her hand.

Also, there's a mole among children. I suspect Gilda.

Lyendith Since: Mar, 2011
#134: Oct 11th 2016 at 9:17:40 AM

For a while I suspected Ray, but we heard his thoughts, so no.

This is progressing pretty fast… I guess this whole escape arc will only be a Prolonged Prologue.

LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#135: Oct 11th 2016 at 9:23:21 AM

[up][up]Gilda's too obvious, probably.

Anyway, I get their dynamic, but I''m getting a little tired of Norman and Ray having to explain everything to Emma while she just looks on confused. I get she's taking the audiences' place, and her strength is learning ability, but it's annoying when it keeps happening so frequently in close succession.

edited 11th Oct '16 9:50:19 AM by LSBK

Lyendith Since: Mar, 2011
#136: Oct 11th 2016 at 9:44:22 AM

Agreed… Even for The Watson (… >.>), she seems way too far behind.

Jamiester Since: Feb, 2016
#137: Oct 12th 2016 at 3:41:37 AM

Hmm.. perhaps there isn't a mole at all, but rather those tracking devices can also double as audio bugs?

But if it is so, then Mama would've found the children out a long time ago. Never mind.

edited 12th Oct '16 3:41:51 AM by Jamiester

ACCOUNT NO LONGER USED. *straps on jetpack*
ashnazg Since: Dec, 2009
#138: Oct 13th 2016 at 12:07:24 PM

Yeah, for Emma's supposed intelligence, she's being outshadowed too often by Ray and Norman, which is a pity. (Not to say that she's not some nice insights, but they're not frequent enough.)

(And in this chapter we see that Norman's constant unruffled demeanor is a front, too...he's under a lot of stress himself.)

Shlugo_the_great King of Burgers from Far Far Away (On A Trope Odyssey) Relationship Status: Tsundere'ing
King of Burgers
#139: Oct 13th 2016 at 12:39:21 PM

Emma's there so Ray and Norman have someone to explain stuff to. Also be the emotional one in the Power Trio.

ashnazg Since: Dec, 2009
#140: Oct 15th 2016 at 6:31:29 AM

[up]Yeah, from a Doylist viewpoint her role is clear. It just feels a little disappointing that she ends up giving off something of a "dumb girl amongst smart boys" impression.

IniuriaTalis Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: Love, football, the arts, the occasional pint
#141: Oct 15th 2016 at 7:51:40 AM

[up] I don't mind that so much, considering the antagonist is a woman who they acknowledge is smarter than all of them.

Does anyone actually read these?
Lyendith Since: Mar, 2011
#142: Oct 17th 2016 at 12:35:37 PM

Chapter 10. Ray takes a little backseat in favor of Norman and Emma, this time. Well, mostly Norman. They decide to tell the… "truth" to Don and Gilda, and give each one of them different information to see which one is the mole. Don plays dumb, but of course, he's apparently the one. But on the other hand, Gilda is used by Sister Krone it seems…

Maybe my favorite chapter so far. It had a nice balance of serious, emotional and clever.

Gilphon (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#143: Oct 17th 2016 at 8:33:38 PM

Hmm. It's interesting to me that the Spy's message is the rope's location and nothing more. It seems like both Don and Gilda would have much more important things to report than that! Letting Isabella know that the circle of kids in the know has been expanded would surely be top priority for any spy.

So I'd suggest that the spy is actually someone who just happened to see Norman hiding rope under his bed, and not Don.

LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#144: Oct 17th 2016 at 8:46:00 PM

[up]Sound reasoning. Considering this is a going to be a multi part deal, I think the chances of them both being red herrings is high.

blkwhtrbbt The Dragon of the Eastern Sea from Doesn't take orders from Vladimir Putin Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
The Dragon of the Eastern Sea
#145: Oct 18th 2016 at 4:03:16 PM

I'm smelling a classic shell con. I bet the black haired oldest kid is the spy.

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Lyendith Since: Mar, 2011
Shlugo_the_great King of Burgers from Far Far Away (On A Trope Odyssey) Relationship Status: Tsundere'ing
King of Burgers
#147: Oct 19th 2016 at 6:26:06 AM

This chapter...

Lyendith Since: Mar, 2011
#148: Oct 24th 2016 at 9:28:52 AM

Chapter 12… wut. Are you telling me my initial assumption was right? >.> But… we heard Ray's thoughts at one point… so…

…Well, there might be yet another twist, but that would make a lot in quick succession.

Also, Sister Krone isn't very good at looking trustworthy. [lol]

blkwhtrbbt The Dragon of the Eastern Sea from Doesn't take orders from Vladimir Putin Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
The Dragon of the Eastern Sea
#149: Oct 24th 2016 at 10:03:48 AM

I KNEW it! Shell cons are like, deception 101.

Say to the others who did not follow through You're still our brothers, and we will fight for you
IniuriaTalis Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: Love, football, the arts, the occasional pint
#150: Oct 24th 2016 at 12:29:34 PM

So I'm guessing Norman lied about where he told Don and Gilda the ropes were. I'm glad—it would be no fun if the traitor weren't as smart as the good guys.

Does anyone actually read these?

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