She’ll need a lot of “catch up” courses to determine what she already knows and fill in the rest. Passing as human, how para society works, basic academics, and the like.
But if she can still jump like she could in her original form, she’s a natural for the track team.
@fairportfan. Definitely Predator. Trust me on this. A human sized jumping spider could probably bring down an large ungulate singlehandedly. Or snag birds midair.
Doesn’t Atsali’s mom like spiders? I seem to remember that before she and her sister and her mom all met each other, Ms. Gilchrist was sort of into spiders; or at least Monica and her other friends thought so. Should Monica introduce the “new” Digit to Ms. Gilchrist?
Kat Gilchrist collected and pinned spiders because she was afraid of them and wanted to conquer her fear. Quite apart from any lingering arachnophobia Kat may have, Digit may or may not like Ms. Gilchrist because of this. True Kat killed her cousins, but often spiders eat other spiders. Plus, Digit seems to like Calista, and she eats spiders for lunch herself!
If Digit is to join Paranormal society in the Twin Cities, she is going to need parents (or at least a parent), and an education, and socialization. Cricket and Monica have the most responsibility for Digit as she is now, but I do not see either as she is now as a good parent — ‘in loco parentis’ would be all too descriptive! I think Kath would be the best choice, if she were willing, She’s been an excellent mother, and has a history of collecting spiders.
Plot twist: Dietzel is appointed her legal guardian. He’s pretty laid back and competent.
Plus, IIRC, Kath collected dead, taxidermied spiders because she hates them and was trying to work through that hate. Might not be so good to have Digit around in that case.
Squeee!!! Er…(Coughs) I mean, Yeah this is a pretty cool development. On a more scientific note, I’m curious as to what she’ll be able to eat. Her respitory system is human, but that doesn’t mean her digestive system is. Will she have hunt bugs or drink protein shakes? Or will she be able to eat hamburger? Will she have to spit enzymes on the burgers? So many questions!
You could take her back to the library and ask Phix if she knows anything that might work. Because (a) Digit is from the library originally, and (b) it’s always good to see Phix again.
But then you run the risk of Phix deciding Monica was irresponsible with the fae magic, (Well she kinda was, leaving it unattended and not secured) and going off on her. Phix can be……..tempermental.
Why should I resort to something as primitive as Earthian?
“Its you humanoids who lack eloquence!”
Wish it was that easy to train my dog…
Just imagine if all jumping spiders could talk. “Easy lady! Please set the shoe down! I mean no harm! What the? A flamethrower! Seriously!?!”
Oh come on lady I just want to fly over there!!! 🙁
Yeah, lke that.
You live amongst them now, best get used to their ways.
Some of our ways involve dank memes, such as “Sad Spidergirl in Snow.” 😉
Right, if she is living with Monica that means she will get covered in snow during the brightest days of summer. http://wapsisquare.com/comic/that-four-letter-word/
Next Fall she starts high school at Gryphon High (maybe middle school), judging by the uniform in that pic that was on eBay yesterday.
According to Paul she is 16.
But she’ll need a remedial class in putting on a human guise (something Castela had to learn in school).
She’ll need a lot of “catch up” courses to determine what she already knows and fill in the rest. Passing as human, how para society works, basic academics, and the like.
But if she can still jump like she could in her original form, she’s a natural for the track team.
Is she going to be classified as a predat or a bevie?
@fairportfan. Definitely Predator. Trust me on this. A human sized jumping spider could probably bring down an large ungulate singlehandedly. Or snag birds midair.
On the other hand, the only “bevie” spider in the world is a jumping spider. Bagheera kiplingi is the only spider whose diet is primarily plant based.
Somehow I think that Catherine Gillcrest might be helpfull. What with her having spider like eyes and teeth as well.
lil’ spider girl catches on fast, don’t she? (Though I may be afraid of spiders in RL, I WHOLLY vote that Digit stay this way, Paul!)
Yes, seriously.
Okay, spidey is adorable…
Me too! I think Digit is just about perfect.
Doesn’t Atsali’s mom like spiders? I seem to remember that before she and her sister and her mom all met each other, Ms. Gilchrist was sort of into spiders; or at least Monica and her other friends thought so. Should Monica introduce the “new” Digit to Ms. Gilchrist?
Kat Gilchrist collected and pinned spiders because she was afraid of them and wanted to conquer her fear. Quite apart from any lingering arachnophobia Kat may have, Digit may or may not like Ms. Gilchrist because of this. True Kat killed her cousins, but often spiders eat other spiders. Plus, Digit seems to like Calista, and she eats spiders for lunch herself!
I always thought she preferred Oscar, her lactose-intolerant pet fish.
I haven’t seen Oscar in a while. Is he alive? Is he dead? Did he taste like chicken?
“… taste like chicken?”! 🤪
🤔 Since when do fish taste like chicken❓
congrats Cricket you are even more of a mom now!XD
If Digit is to join Paranormal society in the Twin Cities, she is going to need parents (or at least a parent), and an education, and socialization. Cricket and Monica have the most responsibility for Digit as she is now, but I do not see either as she is now as a good parent — ‘in loco parentis’ would be all too descriptive! I think Kath would be the best choice, if she were willing, She’s been an excellent mother, and has a history of collecting spiders.
Plot twist: Dietzel is appointed her legal guardian. He’s pretty laid back and competent.
Plus, IIRC, Kath collected dead, taxidermied spiders because she hates them and was trying to work through that hate. Might not be so good to have Digit around in that case.
My concerns exactly!
Also: Dietzel Dad for the win!
Squeee!!! Er…(Coughs) I mean, Yeah this is a pretty cool development. On a more scientific note, I’m curious as to what she’ll be able to eat. Her respitory system is human, but that doesn’t mean her digestive system is. Will she have hunt bugs or drink protein shakes? Or will she be able to eat hamburger? Will she have to spit enzymes on the burgers? So many questions!
Apparently Yogurt
Based on ebay listings 😉
People keep refering to Pauls ebay listings. How do I look at them?
First of all, by following me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pablowapsi , you’ll always be updated with direct links to my auctions. Another, not as reliable way is to bookmark this page, and follow me as a seller here: http://stores.ebay.com/paultaylororiginalart
Here are two that have already ended: http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/371895404363 and http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/152476886788
Thank you paul! For some reason I imagined you buying yogurt and scholl girl uniforms on ebay as some kinda hint. This makes much more sense.
‘Seriously?’ Wonderful!
I wish my first word had been ‘Seriously?’. Would have really messed with my parents’ heads.
For a spider she’s pretty cute. I’m not in the corner crying wishing for the world’s largest can of Raid.
Almost as cute as before she put on that talisman.
almost
@Random Guy
Yeah, just look at http://wapsisquare.com/comic/gross-and-scary/
Jumping spiders are THE CUTEST!
Im reminded of a Ramones cover… of the spiderman theme…
You could take her back to the library and ask Phix if she knows anything that might work. Because (a) Digit is from the library originally, and (b) it’s always good to see Phix again.
But then you run the risk of Phix deciding Monica was irresponsible with the fae magic, (Well she kinda was, leaving it unattended and not secured) and going off on her. Phix can be……..tempermental.
One way of putting it.
Aren’t we glad the magic provided enough instincts to teach her RESPIRATION first?
Insects don’t have lungs.
Or “arachnids” if you insist on being technical about it.