I agree! Amanda would probably love the photography opportunity of an old castle like that, plus plenty of advice on proper camera use for the kids. Kiev has nerves of steel and keeps Bud grounded. It’ll be good to see both again
Not every kid uses text-speech or contractions, some have been brought up to speak clearly and distinctly (which is why they tend to be isolated because it makes the other kids look, and sound, like the idiots they are)
“Like the idiots they are.” That’s pretty rude if you ask me. Speech is ever evolving and to call kids idiots for developing their own colloquialisms in the ever changing times is really rude. You tend to jump out and defend fictional characters a lot, but call folks in real life messed up things when they state their opinions on the actions these characters take in the story. I enjoy usually folks discussions here but yours is generally the most abrasive. This is a story we are ALL enjoying watch unfold as time passes.
There are numerous castles along the Rhine Gorge, a very deep (for a river) part of the waterway. That or the Danube might be suitable for size, but for the fact most salt water species die in fresh water, and there are no fresh water cephalopods. A 2000-year-old Roman goldfish, however…
IN addition to the anadromous fishes such as salmon and eels, they have found that many if not most species of shark can survive in fresh water, though they may not be able to reproduce in fresh water.
( I suspect that the live-bearing sharks could reproduce in fresh water too. YMMV.)
So . . . does Stinky have friends?
And it may also depend on size . . . perhaps the kraken can survive in freshwater?
Well… maybe. There’s the counter-example, this week, of a guy who didn’t need what he had. I mean, who needs to carry a loaded, un-safetied pistol in a diaper bag? It went off when he was changing his daughter’s diaper and the bullet hit both of them. She’ll recover, fortunately. He passed away today.
So, have a gun with you when you need it… or a golem capable of destroying the whole solar system… but do your best to keep them on “safe” (and in Bud’s case that probably means “No tequila!!”)
I would say that Cassie qualifies as a fairly impressive weapon, with Bud giving additional cover. But let’s be honest, Bud is along for her knowledge of the World Grid, more than her fire power.
I know that Jin was the Snake, and i was pretty sure that Brandi was the Cat, and that Bud was the Goat of the bunch (in both senses of the word/acronym)?
But you would think that Brandi would be the better choice? She started and is in charge of the MIB and also created the world grid. Then again, it is possible that they thought Brandi would be too busy. But for comedy gold, Bud is an excellent choice… spooked a bit… she whips out a dose of Castle-Be-Gone and there goes the entire eastern wing.
Brandi is still unsure enough about her own reliability (after the Nu Gui possession situation was resolved) that she insists on having a bunch of MIB blacksuits escort her when she goes out in public… just in case she starts to go off-the-rails again. They certainly couldn’t expect to stop her, but they could alert her (and/or Bud or Monica) that she was acting strangely.
I rather suspect she would turn down any sort of chaperone duty.
If the school administration thought about how they would be getting a bit less money because they would have fewer students, they might not be so quick to endorse this…
Bwahahaaaa!
Don’t be so modest Bud, we know you’re up to it!
D’Inky!!!!
Don’t be so modest Bud, we know you don’t ACTUALLY leave a body count – since everyone just get vaporized
Maybe you could take along some help, Ms. Budur. What’s Kevin doing these days?
Heck, drag him and Amanda into the mix!
I agree! Amanda would probably love the photography opportunity of an old castle like that, plus plenty of advice on proper camera use for the kids. Kiev has nerves of steel and keeps Bud grounded. It’ll be good to see both again
Well, someone plays way too much D&D. Should I be concerned that she makes perfect sense to me?
?with this group (commenters).?? NO.. you just asked the question, most (if not all) of us asked ourselves…
What’s with all the ‘proper’ (no contractions) English speech? I think Mindy’s taking this ‘old world’ thing a bit too far, isn’t she?
I suspect it’s another referential quote, but it could just be her fascination with medieval-ish things in general speaking out.
Not every kid uses text-speech or contractions, some have been brought up to speak clearly and distinctly (which is why they tend to be isolated because it makes the other kids look, and sound, like the idiots they are)
“Like the idiots they are.” That’s pretty rude if you ask me. Speech is ever evolving and to call kids idiots for developing their own colloquialisms in the ever changing times is really rude. You tend to jump out and defend fictional characters a lot, but call folks in real life messed up things when they state their opinions on the actions these characters take in the story. I enjoy usually folks discussions here but yours is generally the most abrasive. This is a story we are ALL enjoying watch unfold as time passes.
I suspect her influences for that are Trek related. Think Spock, Data, and most beings based in logic and science.
Is there a deep enough watercourse nearby that could accommodate Stinky, for a few extra, um, “hands”?
There are numerous castles along the Rhine Gorge, a very deep (for a river) part of the waterway. That or the Danube might be suitable for size, but for the fact most salt water species die in fresh water, and there are no fresh water cephalopods. A 2000-year-old Roman goldfish, however…
IN addition to the anadromous fishes such as salmon and eels, they have found that many if not most species of shark can survive in fresh water, though they may not be able to reproduce in fresh water.
( I suspect that the live-bearing sharks could reproduce in fresh water too. YMMV.)
So . . . does Stinky have friends?
And it may also depend on size . . . perhaps the kraken can survive in freshwater?
If the body count is high enough, explanations aren’t nescesary, or asked for.
Well, yes… but do keep in mind that Bud’s body-count is higher than most humans can count…
Some backup. Oh, we might run into trouble… so, let’s bring a nuke along… there is no such thing as overkill.
maxims = 37.!
Um, let’s not, and say we did; no nukes is good nukes…
Well, they’re just being prepared for those times that you NEED a bigger gun… it’s always better to have and not need than to need and not have…
besides, here’s another good one that applies in this case:
Maxim 34. If you’re leaving scorch-marks, you need a bigger gun.
Well… maybe. There’s the counter-example, this week, of a guy who didn’t need what he had. I mean, who needs to carry a loaded, un-safetied pistol in a diaper bag? It went off when he was changing his daughter’s diaper and the bullet hit both of them. She’ll recover, fortunately. He passed away today.
So, have a gun with you when you need it… or a golem capable of destroying the whole solar system… but do your best to keep them on “safe” (and in Bud’s case that probably means “No tequila!!”)
I would say that Cassie qualifies as a fairly impressive weapon, with Bud giving additional cover. But let’s be honest, Bud is along for her knowledge of the World Grid, more than her fire power.
Anyone seen Shawna? Medium height, long braids?
What could possibly go wrong? How bad could it be? Hey, let’s find out!
Don’t be silly, Bud! That’s why we want you. You’re on our side!
I love the “I tend to leave a body count on exploitative missions…” Grin.
Bud!
The comic needs more Bud.
Yay! The flaxen haired cat is back.
I know that Jin was the Snake, and i was pretty sure that Brandi was the Cat, and that Bud was the Goat of the bunch (in both senses of the word/acronym)?
This calls for Monica, the Jaguar Girl. If anything really dangerous and serious comes up she can poit them all to safety.
Bud can just stuff them all into her belly container. (It’s not like she hasn’t done that before…)
Problem with having Mon along, is if there is something or someone there, they will be either too afraid or intimidated to show themselves
But you would think that Brandi would be the better choice? She started and is in charge of the MIB and also created the world grid. Then again, it is possible that they thought Brandi would be too busy. But for comedy gold, Bud is an excellent choice… spooked a bit… she whips out a dose of Castle-Be-Gone and there goes the entire eastern wing.
Brandi is still unsure enough about her own reliability (after the Nu Gui possession situation was resolved) that she insists on having a bunch of MIB blacksuits escort her when she goes out in public… just in case she starts to go off-the-rails again. They certainly couldn’t expect to stop her, but they could alert her (and/or Bud or Monica) that she was acting strangely.
I rather suspect she would turn down any sort of chaperone duty.
I think Cass missed the part about ‘body counts’ (plural).
If the school administration thought about how they would be getting a bit less money because they would have fewer students, they might not be so quick to endorse this…
Oh Bud.. body counts like that just change it from an “explorative mission” to a “reconnaissance in force.”
《spoiler》
Mindy is binding her breasts 😰