I think we're getting a picture of a sort of complex situation with Flycatcher. One wonders if he didn't have a sort of "deal" with Bigby, to keep himself from running off. I'm not sure we entirely understand the situation.
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victor infante - Jan 13, 2005 6:33:44 pm PST #7194 of 10000
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
§ ita § - Jan 13, 2005 7:17:52 pm PST #7195 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I definitely got the impression that Flycatcher is being kept busy for his own good. Protecting their own, and all that. I was irritated by the seventh kid, because DUDE, OBVIOUSLY. I think that Snow only figured it out when we did, though, and that's why she handed the other six to Gramps right away. What I didn't understand was why the kid couldn't be rehabilitated and integrated. Poor thing.
I got GL Rebirth for reasons I'm not sure of. And, damn, am I out of touch with that universe. I'm guessing bits of it will come together.
I also bought X23 -- which has potential. They're certainly doing the angst thing.
I'm glad that NightwingYear One is biweekly -- damned slow storytelling. Where's Devin?
victor infante - Jan 13, 2005 7:23:06 pm PST #7196 of 10000
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Trying to say what I meant more concisely: I don't think Flycatcher is completely in control of his own behavior. I think there's certain imperatives involved. For instance, it's not just that he WANTS to go back to the Homelands, he HAS to. But he probably also has to obey the law, so as long as he was tied up in "paying off" his community service, he could stay.
§ ita § - Jan 13, 2005 7:24:30 pm PST #7197 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
They certainly made it sound like Flycatcher couldn't stay around unless they forced him to, but would be happy staying around. I agree with Victor on the compulsion tip.
victor infante - Jan 13, 2005 7:30:30 pm PST #7198 of 10000
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
It's not like he seemed terribly unhappy in Fabletown. I sincerely doubt that anyone could have stopped him if he REALLY wanted to leave. He could have just walked away, like Blue and Jack.
esse - Jan 14, 2005 8:28:00 am PST #7199 of 10000
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
The Batgirl crossover w/Robin, you mean? 2 titles of Batgirl and 2 of Robin?
Yes, that. thank you. I love McSweeney's. What's Flycatcher?
§ ita § - Jan 14, 2005 8:29:15 am PST #7200 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Flycatcher is a Fables character.
Polter-Cow - Jan 15, 2005 7:43:45 am PST #7201 of 10000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I just saw that Catwoman was named Outstanding Comic Book...by the GLAAD Media Awards. I don't understand. Is Ed Brubaker gay? Is Catwoman gay? I presume there has to be some sort of gay/lesbian connection for it to win. Does subtext count or something?
Glamcookie - Jan 15, 2005 7:45:46 am PST #7202 of 10000
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
Holly is gay.
Polter-Cow - Jan 15, 2005 7:48:25 am PST #7203 of 10000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Who's Holly? Is she one of her roommates?