So I've had a realisation that I've been prioritising 'work' over 'rest' a little too much. Some of you are facepalming now and going, 'THAT'S WHAT WE'VE BEEN TRYING TO TELL YOU' and for that, I do apologise. XD; Anyway, all to say, I am thinking of taking one update off next next Monday (the 23rd) to have a 'long weekend', so to speak. I'm timing it so it's not mid-scene story-wise. Just letting you guys know now so I don't just spring it on you guys suddenly. :)
By the by, strip number 8 was redrawn and uploaded at around 3:00am today, haha. XD You can check that out below!
Thanks so much for your support <3 see you on Friday!
(Please click to go to the DA journal entry that describes this in more detail :) There are also side-by-side panel comparisons in this journal if you'd like to see the difference between the old and redrawn strips!)
You definitely deserve a break after all that hard work, MST3KFan! XD; (... do you have another nickname I can call you by? XD;;; MST3KFan is hard to type... </whine>)
And yep, Kylie and Madou are both fairly seasoned in terms of combat experience. ;)
No worries about the long weekend, Rufi-Pie. I used to do 3 updates a week once upon a time. Had to scale back a little to avoid burn out. Enjoy your long weekend! :)
Thanks again for the OC btw! I'll have soemthing else cooked up for ya soon too. XD
Thanks D! :) Yeah, I've been doing 3 updates a week for a long while now, but I admit it's mostly for me; I want to get the story out as fast as possible! But a break will be good. :)
I'm really happy you like Sayo, D! :D <3 I look forward to how he'll turn out!
Rufi-chan~ *hugs rufi and softly paps head while whispering "You were warned, and all you said was 'what are you saying cici-foo foo, i just took a break in korea' and now i get to love you riiiiiight here" :3*
Panel 3 is now proof of Madou's true alignment. Surely only the most despicable of criminals would litter so casually!
I love you Madou. Always remember that <3
(Kick him right in the bum-bum, Kylie!)
XD;;; Why does that whisper seem so gentle and yet so ominous at the same time... XDDD This is the Cici Brand of Intimidation™, isn't it? LOL! But thank you Cici-foo-foo XD;;; *huggu*
And indeed, Madou reveals his villainous ways! What he SHOULD do is collect the glass shards and make traps out of them later to trap tiny animals.
Jeeez! You definitely deserve a break, Rufi!! Take one and recharge!
So Madou /does/ intend to attack.O:
He's so cool about it though eeee. So full of swag and stuff. I can't decide if his old robes are cooler than the "Renault" ones or not 'cause damn.
Sigh...Suspense! I can't wait to see what he wants. Would be super cool if he was turning on Abel.>D
Awww, thankyew seamuffin :D <3 I'll be taking one on the 23rd for sure!
Aaand yep, though I'll go far enough to say here that he is doing so because he feels like he has to. You'll see what I mean in a few weeks. XD;;; (I prefer his older outfit myself, by the way. XDDD)
MADOU LITTERED! Madou is littering, that's the worst crime ever. That's even worse than something like jaywalking.
Either way, it's interesting because both of them know what's up(at least to some degree). Madou's hair looks more fabulous here too o_O...for some reason.
RUfiiii take care of yourself~ enjoy your weekend <33 *all the hugs*
I bet Madou would jaywalk too, if such a thing existed in Archaiea. >.>
And Madou's hair looks fabulous what? XDDD Well I admit I have fun drawing it all the time (it's kind of like a bird's nest lol) so I'm happy to hear that!
No shame in taking a break if you overworked yourself a little.
And Madou in panel three reminds me a little of Hisoka of Hunter X Hunter fame. It's probably the spades and heart in his speech bubbles. Though the nonchalantless with which he treats the fight adds to that feeling, obviously.
As for bottles: I only ever got about half my potion bottles back at larps. So I started to charge a depot on them and hand out said depot even for other potion bottles brought back to me, as long as they were with lid or cork and in good shape.
Yeah. :) Well, how do I explain this... it's not exactly that I've overworked myself so much - I feel like I could keep working like this for a good while. It's more like, I think I've prioritised work a little too much over other parts of my life and I need to learn to chill a bit. A break will do me some good mentally to force myself to let go a bit and relax. :)
I should probably use clovers and diamonds too whenever they're appropriate XD <3
Remember to recycle your potion bottles too, Lukkai!
I think I'm still learning how to make an expanse look like an expanse a not as claustrophobic as I ended up with here, but it does seem to work to an extent given what's happening, so I'll go with it for now. XD; Yay for blue eerie light regardless!
Ah... in Serpamia Flare, 'summoning magic' is done by Green Mages. As Madou is a Black Mage, he won't be using Green magic. :) Just an aside which no one could possibly know about Archaeia yet, but thought I'd letcha know anyway. XD;
Green mages are Summoners here? YES! That's who I'd be. Summoners ftw and I <3 Green. That work so well too with the green = nature aspect too. I'm deffintly stealing that next time I construct an overly elaborate fantasy world in my head. ;)
It does extend there to a degree, yep. :) That, and Kylie can't use her Lethiace anyway. XD; But she knows the light barrier spell has a time limit so she just has to wait it out!
Omg Kylie you are so cool! *__*
KICKHIMINTHEBALLSD:!!!
I do feel legitimately worried tho for her! Cuuuz this guy is one of those types who seems really calm and knows his shiz aaand unaffected and those are sometimes the worst to be up against D:
Also Rufi..giiirl you are totally entitled to take breaks whenever u need! Heck even if ya had to go to 2 a week, it would be understandable and poopie on anyone who says otherwise XD. (I can't manage more than one but I suppose "ones" are greater than or equal to two XD). Can't wait for the next page thoo! Aaah what's gonna happen to Kyliiie!
Madou is pretty unnerving to be around in general, even outside of combat XD;;; so yep... though to be fair, Kylie's pretty calm, too. They're evenly matched in that regard. :)
And awww thank you Serpy-kins! ;w; <3 Uhmmm I think your 'one' update is like... equal to all three of mine a week XD;;; (Your pages are huge and so detailed man!!) But yesh, sometimes my update schedule gets to me. I mostly crank it out from pure habit now. Thank you for your understanding~!! *huggu*
Aww Mjkj, no worries. :) There's a motto my gym says, which is "Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." I think it's very true! Discipline means I do it even if I don't 100% feel like it. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to be a professional.
That said, I do extremely appreciate your grace and patience was a reader, as well as your support, and I thank you very muchly for it. *hug* :) Thank you!!
Heh. Talking about rest...I think I need some here. O_o
And yep, Kylie and Madou are both fairly seasoned in terms of combat experience. ;)
*Gah! Where is Nemi!!!* :p
Well, go to bed then and sleeep!!!
(Oh, yeah, one day off approved!) ^_^ (just remind us again, please!)
And of course your welcome to a break. I hope you enjoy it! :)
And thank you Headgamer! :D
Now now, how are you going to be an evil cartoonist if you don't time your vacations for mid-scenes, during cliff-hangers, etc., etc.? ;-)
No worries about the long weekend, Rufi-Pie. I used to do 3 updates a week once upon a time. Had to scale back a little to avoid burn out. Enjoy your long weekend! :)
Thanks again for the OC btw! I'll have soemthing else cooked up for ya soon too. XD
I'm really happy you like Sayo, D! :D <3 I look forward to how he'll turn out!
Panel 3 is now proof of Madou's true alignment. Surely only the most despicable of criminals would litter so casually!
I love you Madou. Always remember that <3
(Kick him right in the bum-bum, Kylie!)
And indeed, Madou reveals his villainous ways! What he SHOULD do is collect the glass shards and make traps out of them later to trap tiny animals.
.... ;D
So Madou /does/ intend to attack.O:
He's so cool about it though eeee. So full of swag and stuff. I can't decide if his old robes are cooler than the "Renault" ones or not 'cause damn.
Sigh...Suspense! I can't wait to see what he wants. Would be super cool if he was turning on Abel.>D
(HEhehe, that recycling thing)
Aaand yep, though I'll go far enough to say here that he is doing so because he feels like he has to. You'll see what I mean in a few weeks. XD;;; (I prefer his older outfit myself, by the way. XDDD)
MADOU LITTERED! Madou is littering, that's the worst crime ever. That's even worse than something like jaywalking.Either way, it's interesting because both of them know what's up(at least to some degree). Madou's hair looks more fabulous here too o_O...for some reason.
RUfiiii take care of yourself~ enjoy your weekend <33 *all the hugs*
I am growing more fond of Madou by the minute, despite his nasty littering habits. <3
And Madou's hair looks fabulous what? XDDD Well I admit I have fun drawing it all the time (it's kind of like a bird's nest lol) so I'm happy to hear that!
Thank you Spelluuuu <3 *hug hug hug* I shall!
Truly the most evil of all the villains!!
.....
Heeeey, waaaait a minute.... <--slow as molasses
And Madou in panel three reminds me a little of Hisoka of Hunter X Hunter fame. It's probably the spades and heart in his speech bubbles. Though the nonchalantless with which he treats the fight adds to that feeling, obviously.
As for bottles: I only ever got about half my potion bottles back at larps. So I started to charge a depot on them and hand out said depot even for other potion bottles brought back to me, as long as they were with lid or cork and in good shape.
I should probably use clovers and diamonds too whenever they're appropriate XD <3
Remember to recycle your potion bottles too, Lukkai!
And I quote:
What is our dear assassin's favourite pastime?
Well, going Sho'pping of course!
I think I'm still learning how to make an expanse look like an expanse a not as claustrophobic as I ended up with here, but it does seem to work to an extent given what's happening, so I'll go with it for now. XD; Yay for blue eerie light regardless!
I've been telling them to be friends for a few pages now but no one is listening to me D:
So basically... Black magic up his sleeve. XD;;;
Green mages are Summoners here? YES! That's who I'd be. Summoners ftw and I <3 Green. That work so well too with the green = nature aspect too. I'm deffintly stealing that next time I construct an overly elaborate fantasy world in my head. ;)
Also, does that barrier extend underground? Ice generation as death from below may actually work.
For sleep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txQ6t4yPIM0
:P
KICKHIMINTHEBALLSD:!!!
I do feel legitimately worried tho for her! Cuuuz this guy is one of those types who seems really calm and knows his shiz aaand unaffected and those are sometimes the worst to be up against D:
Also Rufi..giiirl you are totally entitled to take breaks whenever u need! Heck even if ya had to go to 2 a week, it would be understandable and poopie on anyone who says otherwise XD. (I can't manage more than one but I suppose "ones" are greater than or equal to two XD). Can't wait for the next page thoo! Aaah what's gonna happen to Kyliiie!
Madou is pretty unnerving to be around in general, even outside of combat XD;;; so yep... though to be fair, Kylie's pretty calm, too. They're evenly matched in that regard. :)
And awww thank you Serpy-kins! ;w; <3 Uhmmm I think your 'one' update is like... equal to all three of mine a week XD;;; (Your pages are huge and so detailed man!!) But yesh, sometimes my update schedule gets to me. I mostly crank it out from pure habit now. Thank you for your understanding~!! *huggu*
Next page... Kylie versus Madou! XD
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That said, I do extremely appreciate your grace and patience was a reader, as well as your support, and I thank you very muchly for it. *hug* :) Thank you!!