LET’S GO THE GANG’S ALL HERE! The party has been unsplit!
on the downside, this is a REALLY bad time for them to be together. tynan’s gonna go sicko mode in the next page isn’t he
dainix in the first three panels reminds me of the zuko redemption where he wasn’t able to firebend because of a lack of anger.
Kendal is like “How can you save me when I barely even have the concept of what ‘me’ is?”
But also… dude, you can’t save Vash if you’re dead. I get that you’re not driven exclusively and unhealthily by a singular goal, but still. Yeah we don’t know exactly if you can die, but I don’t think your friends want to test that.i
“You fools! Haven’t you heard of splash damage?”
Alternatively “Damn it, how am I supposed to protect you guys when you keep putting yourself in danger to protect me instead?”
“What?”
“What what? Did I stutter?”
“No no, I’m trying to keep his attention on me and save every one, you all have to go so I can do my big heroic sacrifice thing!”
“Look, that’s nice and all, but no, that’s not going to happen here. We’re saving your butt, and kicking his ass together.”
Tynan runs on fear and so long as Kendal’s friends aren’t in the blast zone he isn’t scared of Tynan, but now Tynan has potential leverage to get back at least a little of the fear power he’s losing
(1) I read “help” as “heir” the first three times, and it just didn’t make any sense.
(2) Not sure what Kendall is reacting to in panel 7.
(3) I have an idea that he wants the mortals at minimum safe distant (or more) so he can do a combo with Dainix — channeling Dainix’s fire thru the Kendall’s sword (also named Kendall).
@Windscion He’s reacting to Erin saying that everyone’s here to save Kendal—like: “WHAT? You’re here to save ME? But I’m here to protect YOU!” He’s shocked and afraid because his brilliant plan of dying fighting for his friends is being foiled again (blast!)
I love Tess, I love Tess, I LOVE TESS.
I love ’em all, actually, but Tess’ cheer extra much. I look forward to seeing the cheer fail, it’ll be absolutely gut-wrenching and fantastic, but if it doesn’t fail, I will love her just as much for that too!
Party assembled! You’re in big trouble now Tynan, now they truly draw on the full force of the POWER OF FRIENDSHIP.
Poor Kendal must be worried for everyone. Last time he saw Dainix he was burning himself to try and defeat him and he probably feels like Falst and Alinua aren’t safe in general in the middle of a storm. Can Erin make a lightning shield that big? We’ll have to see, because otherwise Kendal’s right- we might’ve just given Tynan some easy targets.
Kendal no!! You don’t need to be afraid for them, that will just give Tynan more power! Doesn’t he know firsthand that they can almost all take care of themselves better than he could probably protect them? Alinua has Life just kinda chilling out in her head, Erin is an elemental magus and also has that Void Dragon thing going on, Dainix has that soul fire stuff, Tess is an awesome lightning lady, and while Falst doesn’t seem to have special magic or powers, he is very durable. Also, what Kendal was doing to Tynan was not working, they only started to hurt him at all when the others showed up. And Kendal’s only made it this far because of all the help from the rest of them. He wouldn’t have even survived long enough to leave Vash if Alinua hadn’t healed him. Somebody go find Tahraim, this boy needs some therapy!
Kendal… I love you, but you really need to stop with the self-sacrificial bullsh*t. Five abnormally superpowered individuals (and also Falst) stand a much better chance of beating Tynan than one.
Oh… so as long as Dainix isn’t emotionally destabilized, he can reverse the transformation at will, no burning away rage and guilt necessary? That’ll be handy.
@TheUnknownGame in fact, it seems reasonably difficult to enter and sustain that soulfire state, so under normal conditions he should revert to an intact man rather than a burning man whenever he grows too tired to continue. that’s good health and safety
“and also falst” poor lion boi. but yes, there does seem to be a significant power gap between hinm and the others. i wonder how or even if red will address that
It’s ok Dainix, that entrance was a baller despite the cough at the end.
So Dainix and Erin are going to turn the heat up, Tess “Punch Mage” Ruunaser is doing what she does best, Kendal’s martyr complex is in flux, Ali goes straight for the heals (as to be expected) and Falst must be itching to deliver the necessary dry comments to anyone who deserve them.
Despite the gang all being here we’re not out of the woods yet. We’re only four pages into this chapter and after getting singed by Dainix, Tynan might pull out all the stops to deal with him and Erin. Kendal, Tess and Falst need to keep the fire guys and healer safe.
Everyone: Let everyone help you Kendal
Me: The dragon on the chapter’s cover is Tynan and Kendal’s “You have to run.” is less of “I have to do this alone.” and more of “Before he gets REALLY pissed off and becomes an enormous, f*ck you dragon.” , is it not?
Once again we find ourselves with a gang of DEMIGOD-LIKE INDIVIDUALS, EACH WITH SPECIAL POWERS AND ABILITIES THAT BRING THEM ABOVE THEIR PEERS- and a catboy
Actually, re: my last comment, it would be kind of funny if Tess’s response to being forced to fight Erin was more like “Psh, as if I’d let my brother beat me in a fight.” *cracks knuckles*
I’ve been thinking about this for more than two seconds and now i want to cry, the last time people were involved in a god fight like this in Kendal’s own experience literally everyone died, on pretty much his first day of existence he literally got to hear as everyone of his people were screaming out in pain and couldn’t do anything, and then he had to watch as he thought Alinua died to save him. of course he’s going to be absolutely devestated to hear that there are more people out here who are going to get involved and potentially kill themselves for him, especially since these people have their own things going on and they are literally his only friends at this point beyond his basically dad who he can’t even talk to because every second he could be dead or unmade or whatever.
i wanna give him a hug so bad
pretty sure this is the first time since I’ve been up to date that the group is all in one place! (AKA since late september)
and including Tess and Dainix, it may well be the first time ever!
Erin goes full evil mode.
Tess drops him from behind by using vulcan nerve pinch with her mighty hands of steel.
Tess: Shhhh, don’t tell him. Since childhood Erin thinks he suffers from “Bruised collar” disease. It makes him wake up in bed after nourishing nap every time he gets cranky or acts bratty. I trained my whole life for this!
“Only I can handle a god.”
Yeah, no. You were surviving him, but you weren’t handling this whole “storm god” situation. Also, did you notice the hole Erin managed to blast in the clouds? And the fact that his sister is giving Tynan a beat down? Did you contemplate the advantage of having your wounds healed faster than Tynan can inflict them?
Sigh, Kendal….
MAN Its like a love triangle but with SAFETY! I love it ngl. So Kendal wants to protect them, but they want to protect Kendal, and AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH ‘u’
LET’S GO THE GANG’S ALL HERE! The party has been unsplit!
on the downside, this is a REALLY bad time for them to be together. tynan’s gonna go sicko mode in the next page isn’t he
dainix in the first three panels reminds me of the zuko redemption where he wasn’t able to firebend because of a lack of anger.
Oh look there they are.
The gang is back together!
Now you need to leave.
Aah, the classic, “why are you helping me? I am the one who helps and I should never receive help because I don’t want/deserve/should get it”.
It never gets old.
Kendal is like “How can you save me when I barely even have the concept of what ‘me’ is?”
But also… dude, you can’t save Vash if you’re dead. I get that you’re not driven exclusively and unhealthily by a singular goal, but still. Yeah we don’t know exactly if you can die, but I don’t think your friends want to test that.i
absolutely living for Tess in panel 5. gettim
Erin: Flameo, hotman!
Kendal: No.
Erin: What do you mean, “No.”?!
Kendal: It’s not safe.
Erin: But we need more flame-o from the hot man!
lol they just got together and now Kendal is all like “you need to leave NOW”
*Tess continuously punching Tynan*
“Uh… I think you got him”
“YOU WANT WHAT HE’S HAVING?!”
“No”
“That’s what I thought!”
Ooh Kendal does NOT like that
As Erin crows over victory nearing,
Kendall senses something wrong;
And as Erin calls for more fire,
He says, “You all need to run.”
Unless he’s about to unleash the fire inside, and is just getting them all to a safe distance or something. Acursed suspense.
Kendal struggling with basic self-worth #relatable
i don’t know about you guys, erin but it looks like tess’s only priority is KICKING ASS
also, here comes the emotional climax of Kendal’s biggest personal arc so far—learning to let people care about him (awww)
“You fools! Haven’t you heard of splash damage?”
Alternatively “Damn it, how am I supposed to protect you guys when you keep putting yourself in danger to protect me instead?”
This is so kendall and I love that noone will do as he says
“What?”
“What what? Did I stutter?”
“No no, I’m trying to keep his attention on me and save every one, you all have to go so I can do my big heroic sacrifice thing!”
“Look, that’s nice and all, but no, that’s not going to happen here. We’re saving your butt, and kicking his ass together.”
Oh OHHHH I get it
Tynan runs on fear and so long as Kendal’s friends aren’t in the blast zone he isn’t scared of Tynan, but now Tynan has potential leverage to get back at least a little of the fear power he’s losing
Erin: We’re saving you.
Kendal’s Martyr Complex: DOES NOT COMPUTE
TL;DR: No! The last thing I need is the power of friendship!
(1) I read “help” as “heir” the first three times, and it just didn’t make any sense.
(2) Not sure what Kendall is reacting to in panel 7.
(3) I have an idea that he wants the mortals at minimum safe distant (or more) so he can do a combo with Dainix — channeling Dainix’s fire thru the Kendall’s sword (also named Kendall).
Don’t mind Tess, just casually beating up a god.
@Windscion He’s reacting to Erin saying that everyone’s here to save Kendal—like: “WHAT? You’re here to save ME? But I’m here to protect YOU!” He’s shocked and afraid because his brilliant plan of dying fighting for his friends is being foiled again (blast!)
I love Tess, I love Tess, I LOVE TESS.
I love ’em all, actually, but Tess’ cheer extra much. I look forward to seeing the cheer fail, it’ll be absolutely gut-wrenching and fantastic, but if it doesn’t fail, I will love her just as much for that too!
All these characters are just so… so amazing <3
“Goddamnit, now I have to draw them all!”
Tess is just having a good time here, nothing to worry about at all
Party assembled! You’re in big trouble now Tynan, now they truly draw on the full force of the POWER OF FRIENDSHIP.
Poor Kendal must be worried for everyone. Last time he saw Dainix he was burning himself to try and defeat him and he probably feels like Falst and Alinua aren’t safe in general in the middle of a storm. Can Erin make a lightning shield that big? We’ll have to see, because otherwise Kendal’s right- we might’ve just given Tynan some easy targets.
I like how this page just ends with “you should leave” and we’re not even pretending for a second that they’re going to. Not even the alt text.
Kendal no!! You don’t need to be afraid for them, that will just give Tynan more power! Doesn’t he know firsthand that they can almost all take care of themselves better than he could probably protect them? Alinua has Life just kinda chilling out in her head, Erin is an elemental magus and also has that Void Dragon thing going on, Dainix has that soul fire stuff, Tess is an awesome lightning lady, and while Falst doesn’t seem to have special magic or powers, he is very durable. Also, what Kendal was doing to Tynan was not working, they only started to hurt him at all when the others showed up. And Kendal’s only made it this far because of all the help from the rest of them. He wouldn’t have even survived long enough to leave Vash if Alinua hadn’t healed him. Somebody go find Tahraim, this boy needs some therapy!
Kendal… I love you, but you really need to stop with the self-sacrificial bullsh*t. Five abnormally superpowered individuals (and also Falst) stand a much better chance of beating Tynan than one.
Oh… so as long as Dainix isn’t emotionally destabilized, he can reverse the transformation at will, no burning away rage and guilt necessary? That’ll be handy.
“If he wants to help, let him help. Our only priority is saving you.”
“Maybe your only priority is saving me, but I—”
Kendal’s like “Wait, I thought we were doing this to save the people of Zuurith? WHY ARE WE FIGHTING?! ASDFGSHGJLFHLGHLJ”
@TheUnknownGame in fact, it seems reasonably difficult to enter and sustain that soulfire state, so under normal conditions he should revert to an intact man rather than a burning man whenever he grows too tired to continue. that’s good health and safety
“and also falst” poor lion boi. but yes, there does seem to be a significant power gap between hinm and the others. i wonder how or even if red will address that
It’s ok Dainix, that entrance was a baller despite the cough at the end.
So Dainix and Erin are going to turn the heat up, Tess “Punch Mage” Ruunaser is doing what she does best, Kendal’s martyr complex is in flux, Ali goes straight for the heals (as to be expected) and Falst must be itching to deliver the necessary dry comments to anyone who deserve them.
Despite the gang all being here we’re not out of the woods yet. We’re only four pages into this chapter and after getting singed by Dainix, Tynan might pull out all the stops to deal with him and Erin. Kendal, Tess and Falst need to keep the fire guys and healer safe.
Panel 5 is METAL ?
“Punching Down Gods” by Sky Chosen
Everyone: Let everyone help you Kendal
Me: The dragon on the chapter’s cover is Tynan and Kendal’s “You have to run.” is less of “I have to do this alone.” and more of “Before he gets REALLY pissed off and becomes an enormous, f*ck you dragon.” , is it not?
this poor guy is going to get a severe talking to about the worth of his own life
alt text: absolutely not, I am TIRED of drawing scene cutaways, you are going to be all in one place and you are going to LIKE IT
@Ell my prediction is that she’ll lose her cheer when VD Walter rears his head, and she’s forced to fight her brother.
Once again we find ourselves with a gang of DEMIGOD-LIKE INDIVIDUALS, EACH WITH SPECIAL POWERS AND ABILITIES THAT BRING THEM ABOVE THEIR PEERS- and a catboy
i bet kendal will be getting a serious lecture soon. probably erin but if he’s too busy with vd then maybe alinua or dainix will step up to do it.
…Something worse is about to show up now, isn’t it?
“right now our only priority is saving you” and also a whole city while we’re at it.
I think most of the people in this scene will claim that they’re Kendal’s best friend.
Actually, re: my last comment, it would be kind of funny if Tess’s response to being forced to fight Erin was more like “Psh, as if I’d let my brother beat me in a fight.” *cracks knuckles*
I’ve been thinking about this for more than two seconds and now i want to cry, the last time people were involved in a god fight like this in Kendal’s own experience literally everyone died, on pretty much his first day of existence he literally got to hear as everyone of his people were screaming out in pain and couldn’t do anything, and then he had to watch as he thought Alinua died to save him. of course he’s going to be absolutely devestated to hear that there are more people out here who are going to get involved and potentially kill themselves for him, especially since these people have their own things going on and they are literally his only friends at this point beyond his basically dad who he can’t even talk to because every second he could be dead or unmade or whatever.
i wanna give him a hug so bad
Dainix my beloved
Meanwhile Tess is still having the time of her life just whaling away on this scrublord.
pretty sure this is the first time since I’ve been up to date that the group is all in one place! (AKA since late september)
and including Tess and Dainix, it may well be the first time ever!
@Hermit Thrush
How imagine it.
Erin goes full evil mode.
Tess drops him from behind by using vulcan nerve pinch with her mighty hands of steel.
Tess: Shhhh, don’t tell him. Since childhood Erin thinks he suffers from “Bruised collar” disease. It makes him wake up in bed after nourishing nap every time he gets cranky or acts bratty. I trained my whole life for this!
One day I hope to have someone run to me like how Alinua runs to Kendal
@Hermit Thrush Ooh, that sounds amazingly creepy and like something to look forward to as a reader!
The boys are back in town
Alinua x Kendal? Please?
Uhhh, what is he talking about???
“Only I can handle a god.”
Yeah, no. You were surviving him, but you weren’t handling this whole “storm god” situation. Also, did you notice the hole Erin managed to blast in the clouds? And the fact that his sister is giving Tynan a beat down? Did you contemplate the advantage of having your wounds healed faster than Tynan can inflict them?
Sigh, Kendal….
DAINIX DAINIX DAINIX
the squad is all here together for the first time!!!
MAN Its like a love triangle but with SAFETY! I love it ngl. So Kendal wants to protect them, but they want to protect Kendal, and AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH ‘u’