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So, now that it seems to finally be cooling down on this side of the States, and I don’t have to worry about constantly feeling dizzy from heat exhaustion symptoms, I can finally catch up on reading some webcomics, the first of which is Matt Zimmer’s Gilda and Meek and the Un-Iverse. Last time, I had completed the fourth part of “The Pontue Legacy”, a prequel of sorts that sheds light on the events in the Un-Iverse’s past that set the stage for the events to come, leading to the current adventures of Gilda, Meek, and a host of other colorful and unique characters who lead the fight against Mistress Augatha and her own dark minions. Where I last left off, the leading group of protagonists – Zyle, a magician’s gifted apprentice and president of the Kingdom of Kosram; Sarah, Princess of the Kingdom of Finn and Zyle’s lover; King Krac and Winifred, two dog companions (also, Winifred is a servant of Sarah’s) who are also lovers; and Captain Henry and Pedro, two swordsmen who play a sort of bodyguard role (Henry is the Captain of Finn’s kings guard, and Pedro was a bridge guard who antagonized the heroes at first but later relented and joined them on their quest). The crew is on a perilous journey to stop the recently crowned (via a coup of sorts) Sorceress Augatha, who is currently seeking the keys to dominion over the entire Un-Iverse, one of which is a particular egg. In Part IV, our heroes made it to a mysterious mountain where the egg was said to be lying in wait. What they didn’t count on was a trio of dragons who had anticipated their arrival, eerily declaring that our baffled heroes were to serve as their “entertainment” …
Okay, let's get this review started!
So, now that it seems to finally be cooling down on this side of the States, and I don’t have to worry about constantly feeling dizzy from heat exhaustion symptoms, I can finally catch up on reading some webcomics, the first of which is Matt Zimmer’s Gilda and Meek and the Un-Iverse. Last time, I had completed the fourth part of “The Pontue Legacy”, a prequel of sorts that sheds light on the events in the Un-Iverse’s past that set the stage for the events to come, leading to the current adventures of Gilda, Meek, and a host of other colorful and unique characters who lead the fight against Mistress Augatha and her own dark minions. Where I last left off, the leading group of protagonists – Zyle, a magician’s gifted apprentice and president of the Kingdom of Kosram; Sarah, Princess of the Kingdom of Finn and Zyle’s lover; King Krac and Winifred, two dog companions (also, Winifred is a servant of Sarah’s) who are also lovers; and Captain Henry and Pedro, two swordsmen who play a sort of bodyguard role (Henry is the Captain of Finn’s kings guard, and Pedro was a bridge guard who antagonized the heroes at first but later relented and joined them on their quest). The crew is on a perilous journey to stop the recently crowned (via a coup of sorts) Sorceress Augatha, who is currently seeking the keys to dominion over the entire Un-Iverse, one of which is a particular egg. In Part IV, our heroes made it to a mysterious mountain where the egg was said to be lying in wait. What they didn’t count on was a trio of dragons who had anticipated their arrival, eerily declaring that our baffled heroes were to serve as their “entertainment” …
Okay, let's get this review started!
Gilda and Meek and the Un-Iverse #13: “The Pontue Legacy Part V: The Dragons and the Egg” Review
• We start off further in the distant past – 1087 A.D. to be exact – where Sorceress Augatha laments a depressing scene outside of a decadent and decrepit castle; flames are devouring the kingdom, with brutal civil violence running rampant. Augatha is dismayed that “opportunity” had guided her actions, reflecting on her recent actions; when the stars aligned for the first time in 6,000 years and provided the opportune moment to cast a spell to blot out the Sun, Augatha took it, only to now regret it. Scuzzy and Fuzzy reassure her that she couldn’t have foreseen this outcome; she didn’t know what would transpire if she cast the incantation, so why beat herself up over it, right? But Augatha, overcome with grief, rebukes the excuse, and explains that her error was due to her overconfidence and arrogance; she believed she had the means to control the chaos such a spell would wreak, ignoring the possible long-term consequences in exchange for the short-term efforts to seize the power she’s been craving for so long. Simply put, she realizes that chaos is her enemy, not her friend. From this time forward, Augatha declares her new ally will be Order, and that going forward, her approach towards her goal will be one of planning and patience. This way, she believes, senseless violence can be mitigated, innocents won’t become collateral damage, and not everyone in the kingdom will stand as an enemy. In a way, this perspective reflects real-world crises; we see nations around the world that have fallen into disarray because of the rise of certain people that world news media refer to as “agents of chaos”: rebels who brook no leader and adhere to no law, who’s untamable methods shake government foundations to their core and can lead to things like military coups to overthrow a sitting government and install a ruthless autocrat who subjugates the masses and effectively strips them of basic human rights, effectively creating a dictatorship or oligarchy. Augatha seems to be averse to such a government, and now swears not to let such an outcome become a reality. And with that, the Narrator takes us back to our heroes and Los Dragones Amigos…
• Henry asks what kind of “entertainment” the three reptiles have in mind, obviously leery about the whole situation. But the three dragons seem to insist the show isn’t about bringing harm onto the good guys; they intend to kill Augatha, but need something fun to do in the meantime, which is where the heroes come in. Zyle is not convinced however, as he’s already aware that the dragons are allies of Augatha, not her enemies. But the reptiles rebuke the claim, simply stating that “things change”, and that Zyle and the others would be foolish to reject their assistance in beating Augatha. Winifred too is unconvinced, and who could blame her? Or Zyle? The common knowledge has been that these three dragons have been on Augatha’s payroll, and now our heroes are suddenly supposed to trust them? Aren’t the dragons asking for too much? But Boco dismisses the skepticism, inviting the heroes to “the studio”. Sarah asks the obvious question: “What the heck is a studio?” Dragon Springer responds by explaining “Talk Shows” to Sarah. Given that Dragon Springer parodies a certain talk show host with the first name of “Jerry”, I think I’m pretty sure of where Springer is going with this. Indeed, I’m already humored.
• And… yep. We’re looking at a medieval reptilian version of that certain talk show. We’re now on the stage set for The Dragon Springer Show, with an audience of some male dragons and some scantily dressed female dragons. Henry is unnerved by the manner of the females’ attire, and if I were there, I think I would be too. Given the parody material, these female dragons may’ve bought into the “dress like this if you want men to fall for you/this is the form that’ll spice up your bedroom acrobatics” narrative in beauty dressing advertisement.
• The host of this show is the dragons' “greatest warrior”, the Five-Headed Morton Dragon Jr., whose “verbal skills” can effortlessly fell an opponent. I’m not so sure about that, but those “verbal skills” scared the literal shit out of King Krac.
• The show gets underway as Springer introduces the Mighty Mouths of Morton Dragon Jr. Apparently, a certain writer named Kitty Smelly wrote a controversial biography on former First Lady Nancy Dreagan, which drew the ire of many conservatives, including the Mighty Mouths. The Mighty Mouths insinuate that Nancy Dreagan’s husband would be infuriated as well, as Ronald Dreagan (as I assume he’s called) was leading the charge on the War on Drugs. Besmirching Nancy Dreagan is therefore tantamount to dissing the War on Drugs, and to the Mighty Mouths, that’s an unforgivable offense. And as it is an unforgivable offense, punishment is in order. The Five-Headed Morton Dragon Jr. passes judgment with his “verbal skills” once more, this time incinerating Miss Smelly and frightening the heebie-jeebies out of Sarah, who is visibly shaken by the act of cold savagery. Miss Smelly isn’t dead, of course, but those burns are certainly permanent, and life will surely be burdensome for her going forward.
• Welp, looks like the Taklar our dragon trio hired to take out Augatha was offered a better deal by the Sorceress herself. Obviously, Springer isn’t too pleased about that, but the game plan of “keeping the guests entertained” is still the priority until Augatha is deep-sixed. Larnath suddenly has an idea, though; first, he states that though the Blessed Child is prophesied to destroy the Dragon Council, it is not clear WHEN that’s supposed to happen. Los Dragones Amigos had worried themselves sick thinking today would be the day of their demise, thus hoping to team up with the Child until Augatha’s destruction. But Augatha’s death doesn’t seem likely anytime soon now, does it? But the Blessed Child will continue to grow in strength and ability, which begs another question; what if Zyle destroys Los Dragones Amigos in the future due to them allowing for it while focusing on Augatha? Hmmm… I think Larnath may be on to something here, as it seems the greater threat turned out to be different than what he and his brethren were led to believe…
• Larnath suggests bringing the protagonists into their Talk Show, but Springer is not convinced, citing how there is too much risk involved in this gamble. But Larnath remains unconvinced of Zyle’s abilities, pointing out that he’s only a kid and questioning his intelligence. He maintains his stance of taking the little dude out while he’s yet to achieve his potential. Springer begrudgingly decides to follow through with Larnath’s idea as the Narrator makes it clear it was against his better judgment. In so doing, the fate of Los Dragones Amigos is now sealed.
• As Springer takes the stage, Henry is immediately on the defensive, questioning why the Dragon Council’s leader would step up. Boco assures him that all will be well, and that there needn’t be any cause for alarm. Springer introduces Austin, who has fathered a child with two other lady dragons, his girlfriend Tammy and another lady dragon named Denise. This already looks fishy, on both the two impregnated dragon girls and the importance of a certain Egg that our heroes are currently searching for. Could this be a scheme to swap Eggs or something?
• As if to answer my question, a cart is soon wheeled out carrying two eggs. Don’t know why, but the label “Hatchery” is hilarious, as if this cart was meant for an incubation lab or something. Tammy is none too pleased to see the evidence of Austin’s infidelity, and despite Denise’s claims of not being “serious” with him, Tammy rips into her and the two duke it out. Unfortunately, the melee ends with both eggs being destroyed. Both Sarah and Krac are mortified at the sight, as the two dragon femmes are so caught up in an estrogen-fueled rage brawl that they’re completely oblivious to the fact that they just mutilated their own children. Responsible parents, these two ain’t. And through it all, Pedro believes this to be living proof that dragons aren’t as far ahead on the evolution chain as he once thought; in fact, he’s starting to see dragons as beneath him. The overly obvious Pedro is complimented by the Narrator, who justifiably claims that “You can be lame and you can be right at the same time.” Which also reminds me of a quote that Matt recently showed me recently on religion, by a guy named H.L. Mencken: "Morality is doing what is right, no matter what you are told. Religion is doing what you are told, no matter what is right." It’s kinda like saying doing the right thing isn’t always the same as doing the popular thing or doing the trendsetter’s thing. Interesting stuff.
• It’s a good thing Pedro came to this conclusion now, because the Dragon Trio are about to show just how base and barbaric they really are; now it’s the heroes’ turn on the stage. Sarah refuses, knowing what’s in store, and Larnath sinisterly answers by stating she can’t even imagine just HOW gruesome things are about to get. In minutes, the heroes are put into bondage and marched on the stage while Denise mourns her shattered egg, lamenting that the father of the child actually wasn’t Austin, but another person entirely -- which just made her case a LOT more tragic. Now I’m starting to see the dark nature of this game show… yep, this trio of dragons seems to be more dangerous than I thought.
• And it turns out I’m not alone; Sarah catches on as well once a guard dragon marches on stage and literally decapitates Denise to shut her up. This is definitely going to get gruesome, but that glare from Sarah gives me pause… she knows what’s going down, and probably has a plan at the ready…
• Henry goes on the defensive once more, ready to defend Sarah at all costs. But the Princess orders him to stand down, as she knows she and Zyle are the intended targets and the ones in true danger. Right away, Springer goes for the low blow personal feels by musing about Zyle’s incident with a tavern wench back in the Capitol of Kosram, implying that Sarah has no idea how unhinged Zyle possibly is and has bad taste in boyfriend material.
• As Zyle naturally doesn’t take kindly to such a statement, Sarah finally figures out the dragons’ ruse; none of the allegations against the show’s contestants are founded in reality. Denise’s egg carrying the child of a man other than Austin are the proof; the “allegations” are lies spread with the sole purpose of turning the contestants against each other and enraging them to the point of violence, leading to bloody brawls strictly for the entertainment of the audience. Yep, it IS literally “Dragon Springer”. And thus, Sarah calls out Springer’s bluff, and the audience is immediately soured.
• The audience calls for a swift execution, and another Dragon rushes out with axe in-hand, immediately swinging away at Zyle. A quick dodge by the Blessed Child and the axe flies out from the Dragon’s hand. The pommel of the axe flies right into Sarah’s stomach, forcing the air out of her and causing unimaginable pain. And that’s where one Dragon in the audience would most likely wave their finger in a patronizing manner and say, “Oh no, you di-in’t.” Zyle, upon witnessing his lover so grievously harmed, immediately becomes enraged. See, that Dragon made Zyle angry, and he’s about to find out that he won’t LIKE Zyle when he’s angry…
• First off, Zyle breaks the bonds off the heroes. Sarah leaves the Dragon Council to him while she goes to find her sister, knowing full well the absolute carnage that is to follow – yeah, I wouldn’t wanna stick around for this slaughter, either… Psych! I’m reading the tale, right? And I read the Un-Comix rating: PG-13, and I’m WELL over 13 years of age.
• It doesn’t take too long before Sarah is able to find the aptly labeled hatchery, and as luck would have it, her sister’s egg is within sight and within reach! Moment of truth, now; fingers-crossed that this ain’t a setup…
• Hold that thought… cut to the OTHER highly-anticipated event. Okay, maybe “event” isn’t the right word for what’s happening back on stage with the Dragon Council. See, it REALLY wasn’t a wise idea to piss Zyle off. I hate to sound redundant, but they don’t call him the "Blessed Child" for nothing. Springer was right about Larnath’s cocky idea, unfortunately. Zyle goes full Mewtwo-Strikes-Back on the entire Council and everyone else stupid enough to hang around. His powers are so highly attuned, a simple glare is enough to magically ignite the heads of his victims into crimson explosions of blood, and the funny thing is, there is not fear among the Dragons, but fury and rage. Fury and rage at… actually, it isn’t known what they’re furious and raging at, or why they’re furious and raging. Total pandemonium, right here. And Zyle isn’t the only one dishing out the pain; Pedro deftly drops all five heads of Morton Dragon Jr. with one clean run of his blade, and Henry takes his sword right to both Larnath and Boco without mercy. I feel sorry for whoever’s on clean-up duty tonight, because there’s gonna be a LOT of dragon blood on the stage and the floors of this castle when all’s said and done. But there’s one person left… who was it again? Oh, right… Springer himself! And there’s no audience here to cheer him on, either. Good, because hearing his own screams as the last thing he experiences sounds about right for the creep at this point. And who else would be the one to finish him but Zyle himself? That axe is about to become SO symbolic in a second. Springer seems to want to at least give his last thought (or last words, I suppose), but… Zyle’s had enough of the smart-ass’s mouth at this point. One hatchet axe to the face, and Springer’s show is now officially cancelled and off the air… permanently.
• Meanwhile, Sarah’s baby sister hatches as her egg responds to the princess’s touch. Interestingly, the infant has the tail of a lizard. But as Sarah takes her first real look at the little one, she realizes that Zyle’s done on the other end; the Dragon Council is no more and every dragon is now worm food, which means that the magic maintaining the structural integrity of the entire mountain is gonna give REALLY soon. Sarah can only carry her present cargo – her sister – nothing more and nothing less. She hurries to Zyle and the crew, and they make a beeline out of the doomed mountain palace. Their winged steeds are waiting anxiously to get the hell off of this rock, and our heroes waste no time in obliging as the mountain finally collapses. Hate to see the Dragon’s meet THIS fate as, you know, they’re already dead and all, but they DID have it coming in the end, so… yeah. What goes around comes around, right?
• But there is someone else who’s also thinking karma… as she sees Sarah escaping with the new hatchling, Augatha is now officially in rage mode. Sarah beat her to the egg, and that can only mean that now Sarah AND her sister are Priority One on Augatha’s “Kill List”. This time, there will be NO mercy on her end, as she’s planned a most gruesome execution for Sarah and the newborn. Zyle wastes no time in leading the rest of the crew to the Invisible Kingdom, and undoes the curse of Krac’s people while doing so. Yeah. Zyle’s a boss and he KNOWS it.
• Augatha and Tork immediately give chase upon their own steeds, now large, winged bat-creatures, with Fuzzy and Scuzzy tagging along as Augatha’s spiffy footwear. Neither look like they’re interested in even talking once they’ve caught up with the heroes; it’s murder and murder only, I’m guessing…
• The crew eventually land in the Kingdom of Ralla, where they are given a hero’s welcome. Fittingly, Zyle is seen as His Holiness Himself – he DID just do these people all a BIG favor, so yeah, the denizens gotta show the proper respect and all. Krac shares a hug with Winifred, who looks a bit alarmed by the sudden closeness… which makes sense, given the mutual affection both dogs have for one another.
• However, the celebrations are cut short when the denizens of Ralla see Augatha, Fuzzy, and Scuzzy arrive on their steed. Augatha is ready to make good on the threat she made about a page and a half ago to slay Sarah, the newborn, and now the Blessed Child as well! Not gonna lie, the sorceress is COMMITTED. However, the Narrator points out something alarming: though their first order of business is to protect the baby, neither Sarah nor Zyle actually knows who the Blessed Child is. So… that means Zyle ISN’T the Blessed Child, which means this story just a LOT deeper. But first things first, Zyle steps up and prepares to face Augatha to protect his loved ones. Sarah warns him of the VERY REAL danger he faces and tries to discourage him, to no avail. Mounting his steed Gerald and manifesting a Kosram magic staff, Zyle prepares to face his enemy.
• Zyle and Augatha are locked in a battle for magical superiority, each of them giving it their all. If it weren’t for the stakes, this would be an exciting spectacle for our other heroes and the people of Ralla, but given that the stakes ARE there, everyone is on the brink of tears – there is the extremely likely probability that Zyle won’t survive the onslaught of Augatha’s magical fury, and if that comes to pass, who else is strong enough to stand against her? During the violence, Tork is hit by a stray bolt of magic and is instantly vaporized. The Narrator asks a very logical question in response: if Tork is destroyed here, then what exactly is he doing in the main series, “Gilda and Meek and the Un-Iverse?” After all, “Gilda and Meek” takes place LONG AFTER this story arc, so how did Tork survive this encounter? Or is the Tork we meet in the main series from another reality? The possibilities are endless… but in truth, I’m having so much fun with this story arc that I’m okay with arriving at the conclusion when it’s time.
• After a lot of back-and-forth with lethal magic bolts, Augatha decides that playtime is over as she steers her ride smack into Zyle’s and goes right for the jugular while hurling him into the air. Caught up in a moment of hubris, she taunts Zyle by mocking his “Blessed” status, enraging the magician as his eyes glow once more, ready to permanently obliterate the smug sorceress. Augatha is momentarily taken aback as Zyle… deals a crippling blow with a vocal auditory assault of the highest octave! This technique is called a “Banshee Scream”, which is enough to drive Augatha off a fair distance. But though she’s been temporarily defeated, there are no cheers…
• …because Zyle just took a straight dive 200 feet into the ground. Okay, so maybe Zyle ISN’T the Blessed Child after all, but the emotional impact is still there. I was NOT expecting this, gotta give kudos to Matt for breaking the truth about Zyle in such a fashion. Sarah is the first to scream out in fear at the sight and runs to the man she loved as he makes impact with Mother Earth. Tearfully, she kisses his face, and his eyes open. Sarah, with renewed hope, begs for Zyle to hold on for the medics, but Zyle responds much like Phil Coulson did in Marvel’s The Avengers by telling her that he’s clocking out here. Sarah replies like Nick Fury did, saying that’s not an option and that they have so much to talk about. However, Zyle is absolutely sure that this is where the ride ends, asking for her to promise him one last thing before he puts himself out to pasture. Sarah, now fully aware that Zyle is serious about the gravity of his injuries, starts to fall into denial of what she’s witnessing, but Zyle again begs her to promise him that one thing. Sarah finally obliges, and after fully acknowledging the spectacular woman that she is, Zyle’s last words are: “Promise me, you’ll always remember me.” Sarah acknowledges and is soon heartbroken where she realizes that Zyle is gone… like, for GOOD. But he died a hero, as Sarah sees, and she swears to not only always remember him, but to make sure everyone she knows remembers him. And it’s obviously personal between her and Augatha as well; there’s no mistaking the righteous indignation on Sarah’s face as she cradles Zyle’s broken body. Not gonna lie, I’m gonna miss the lil’ magician; his status as the president of Kosram, his loyalty to the crew and to Sarah, and his heart of gold. Godspeed, little fella…
• Meanwhile, Augatha slowly gets to her feet. Even though she IS immortal, that doesn’t rule out the ability to feel pain, and good God, she’s in a LOT of it. Fuzzy and Scuzzy congratulate her on successfully destroying the Blessed Child, and question her on why she look so frazzled. She responds by saying how the prophecy that she would be the one to eliminate the Blessed Child was never in question, but the Child’s strength was not at all what she had anticipated, hench her unimaginable pain while Zyle barely put up any effort. As such, Augatha swears to never doubt another prophecy as long as she lives… which would mean she’ll never again doubt a prophecy, as she’s immortal.
• Now that that order of business is over with, it’s time to check out what’s left of the mountain abode of the Dragon Council. As Augatha takes off her spiffy footwear and Fuzz and Scuzzy return to the role of full lackeys, Augatha makes it clear to herself that this time, hubris is taboo. The search for the egg and her sister has ended, and from this time forward, Augatha no longer means to exclude her sister from her agenda; she’s even betting it’s possible that her sister could be persuaded to join her. The bottom line is, Augatha won’t waste her sister unless it’s absolutely clear she can’t be turned. With this goal finalized in her mind, Augatha begins the long trek back to Dragons’ Mountain…
And that, my friends, ends the fifth installment in "The Pontue Legacy". I’m really getting a sense of finality here, especially with the role Zyle played. He virtually moved mountains to protect our other heroes and get them to where they now needed to be, and he was also a great companion for Sarah. I’m sure his sacrifice wasn’t in vain. But I am curious about his status as the Blessed Child; neither he nor Sarah knew who the Blessed Child was, so that must mean that Augatha is actually mistaken about her prophecy. The “Blessed Child” she just killed wasn’t the real one, and that means when things eventually fall apart for Augatha, it’s game over for real. But as it’s been said throughout the Un-Iverse series, prophecies are not always “prophecies” – they can be changed, given the right circumstances. All that remains now is to see how the whole saga wraps up in the final chapter of the Pontue Legacy: “Part VI – The Promise”. And since we just heard a promise at the end of this chapter, I think I have a good idea of how this final chapter might play out. Till then, ciao for now, and peace and love to you all!
Nana
--“Jason Deroga”
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Date: 2024-09-27 05:36 pm (UTC)But if he's the Blessed Child, and destined to join the Warlocks Council, why did he die? It goes right back to Gilda's catchphrase, "Once You Know A Future Is Coming, You Can Change It." Every character's destiny is ultimately in their own hands. That's doesn't just mean the heroes are going to outfox prophecies of doom. In some cases heroes are going to fail their fulfilled promised destinies as well. For good or ill, prophecies cannot be relied on. Even regarding Blessed Children.
The thing you should take most notice about Zyle's Blessed Child status is that he is mortal. I want to set that up very early on, even before we meet the Warlocks' Council. That group of Warlocks and a Mistress are seemingly ageless, all-powerful, and can each be taken out by one of those punks who get lucky that Batman always warned about. Zyle is the proof.
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Date: 2024-09-27 07:09 pm (UTC)THAT was the phrase I was trying to remember. And it's why I love the series so much; in the real world, there are a lot of people who tend to think in terms of destiny. In middle school, I remember learning about what appeared to be the origin for Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes strips; a guy called John Calvin had this idea of "predestination", which basically fed into the idea that once a person is born, it's already written in stone by God what afterlife they'll end up in. I've noticed that in America's systems and institutions, something similar applies; Black parents telling their young kids "The Talk" is one example, which leads the kid to believe that because they were born with Black or Brown skin, they are destined for a life of dodging near-death encounters with cops and facing discrimination in school and in the workforce.
But the thing is, so many Black people are NOT cool with that "destiny", so they choose to challenge the systems and institutions. In doing so, they come off as far more powerful than their oppressors, and overall, they gain a new level of respect among others. For me, as far back as elementary school I had the impression that I was always going to be a bully magnet, or a "nerd". But come eighth grade, my perspective had changed; I was much more resilient and able to look some smart alecks in the eye and basically tell them I didn't care what the hell they thought of me -- I had my own goals to achieve, and whatever trying to set me off wasn't something I was interested in obliging. I don't think I've faced a bullish person since, save for maybe one co-worker... and that person quickly turned into a friend.
Leaving things to destiny basically amounts to giving up control of one's life, and that means the person in question is no longer LIVING, just "going through the motions" or "being on autopilot." And WAY too many guidance coaches and what not out there say that this kind of life always leads to regrets come the final pit stop on the road of Life.
As for the "Blessed Child" status, I'm glad that little hunch I had was right. I couldn't fully accept that Zyle wasn't the Blessed Child, it just didn't feel right to really BELIEVE that conclusion. And yes, it IS a statement when a mortal is able to lay the proverbial smackdown on adversaries with abilities beyond the realm of imagination. It's why in some stories, even gods can be somewhat surprised by ordinary "Earth-dwellers".
BTW, I'll have that fanart ready come Monday on your birthday, as you requested.
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Date: 2024-09-27 07:18 pm (UTC)Can't wait for the fanart!
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