A sock… riiight.
Don’t ask… don’t ask… dont ask.
OK. I’m not surprised. Probably *anything* in this place probably has deep shadows, including old socks o_O
Is ShadowChild happy? Sad? Just surprised? Why eat a sock? Do socks have vital essence or was this the equivalent of my child eating a Twinkie (no nutritional value or taste, but they look interesting)? I suppose it could depend on how old the sock was and who’s been wearing it. Ick, sorry. Why, oh, why is a sock worth of note? Do peacocks wear socks?
Mmmmm. I’d expect sock-shadows to be somewhat crunchy and low in saturated fats. High in damn near everything *else*, but so it goes. >_> Whose sock? I mean… Murai wears sandals, and Digger and Grim Eyes don’t WEAR socks, so are we talking an ancient, mysterious relic of a sock? A sock of ages gone by?
It is a well known that socks, left untended, develop all kinds of life. Perhaps when it’s been left for a few centuries it’s congealed into something with a soul. Although what could cause a sock to have shadows on it’s soul is beyond my ability to guess.
Poor Murai, all her talk of destiny, overshadowed by a sock 🙂
Well, socks don’t talk, so they should be okay for eating. Perhaps the shadowchild simply wanted some variety in its diet. Shadows are nummy, but one does need a bit of fiber now and again….
KNO3 – I think Murai thinks killing the god isn’t _her_ destiny – she was talking about getting Captain Jhalm to do it, and Grim Eyes was talking about hyenas doing it – I think Murai feels she’s become peripheral to the matter. Getting someone else to do something doesn’t seem as big as actually doing it yourself.
which means, of course, that she will be central to the whole matter.
KNO3, I thought the same thing you did, but I think Mouse has the right of it. I guess it would be kind of a letdown to learn that your destiny consisted of talking your boss into doing something.
Of course, as Mouse pointed out, that means that Murai has a much bigger part to play. I’m guessing she won’t be able to convince Jhalm.
Well, socks that have passed through laundry-related inter-dimensional wormholes *do* tend to collect extra shadows as a function of quantum static….. 7@=e
*coughsputtergiggle*
Y’know, I have a little cousin who, when he was about 5, received socks for Christmas (along with many other toys). Now, the toys all got a “COOL!”, but the socks? The socks got a GIANT hug (yes, he hugged the socks), and a twirl, and a little squeal of delight when he said, “Socks! I LOVE socks!”
*shakes head in amusement, still*
Shadowchild reminds me of my cousin. 😀
Just a random thought: um, what the fark is Helix DOING at the monastery, anyway? I mean, even dead? Did he retire and at last die there? Doesn’t seem too likely. Hegi looks properly monkish and all, but… **scratches head** …why’s Helix there at all?
There’s the Japanese legends of Tsukumogami, objects that are more than 100 years old gain a soul and become alive. Maybe Shadowchild found a really really old sock.
I really must learn NOT to read this comic at work. When I got to Shadowchild, I choked and tried really hard to muffle my laughter. Apparently my muffled laughed sounded distressing, b/c my coworker in the cubicle across the aisle (who was wearing headphones) asked if I was okay. Umm…sure. I’m just trying not share my laughter with the entire department and failing.
I have really been missing Shadowchild, so the ending was a special treat.
Think about it for a second. Shadowchild -is- the character of unexpected consequences. There has been no character development with it (?) that has not proven to later effect things in a serious manner. Perhaps the significance of ending this particular story cycle with that non-sequitor is similarly far reaching in nature. Maybe after having such a difficult time understanding the hunters, the lesson of consumption has been taken to heart. I think even the origin (hatching from a dead bird) will prove to be very telling in Shadowchild’s eventual place in the story.
Leave it to ShadowChild.
You tell ’em Shadowchild 🙂
“I ate a sock”
YAY!
a… sock’s shadow?
*raises eyebrows* A sock, and not the shadow of a sock? Interesting.
A sock… riiight.
Don’t ask… don’t ask… dont ask.
OK. I’m not surprised. Probably *anything* in this place probably has deep shadows, including old socks o_O
You’re not even trying to be accurate with those sound effects anymore! =p
I always kinda imagine a “FFIIPP” sound for ghosts unmanifesting, sort of a “POOOF” backwards….
I’m just curious as to where he/she FOUND a sock.
huh. I thought it could only eat shadows. Is it moving on to solid food?
Is ShadowChild happy? Sad? Just surprised? Why eat a sock? Do socks have vital essence or was this the equivalent of my child eating a Twinkie (no nutritional value or taste, but they look interesting)? I suppose it could depend on how old the sock was and who’s been wearing it. Ick, sorry. Why, oh, why is a sock worth of note? Do peacocks wear socks?
I fear the irrepairable consequences ShadowChild may have unleashed by eating that sock….
Mmmmm. I’d expect sock-shadows to be somewhat crunchy and low in saturated fats. High in damn near everything *else*, but so it goes. >_> Whose sock? I mean… Murai wears sandals, and Digger and Grim Eyes don’t WEAR socks, so are we talking an ancient, mysterious relic of a sock? A sock of ages gone by?
It was the sock of a ghost.
Or the ghost of a sock…wait…
Perhaps Shadowchild doesn’t know what a sock is, and ate is as a footnote?
It is a well known that socks, left untended, develop all kinds of life. Perhaps when it’s been left for a few centuries it’s congealed into something with a soul. Although what could cause a sock to have shadows on it’s soul is beyond my ability to guess.
Poor Murai, all her talk of destiny, overshadowed by a sock 🙂
Hawk, maybe Shadowchild ate the footnote that was in the sock…
So that’s where all those missing socks go…
Shadowchild!! Hooray!!
Sorry Murai… it ain’t going to be THAT easy. Your destiny may be closer than you think… and may take an unexpected form!
(No, I realize she has no idea what it might be… but I’m sure she has a framework of potential ideas, and it won’t be ANY of them!)
Helix strikes me as the sensible sort of ghost who would wear thick comfy socks – maybe Shadowchild got into his metaphysical sock drawer?
Wait. Murai thinks that killing a god isn’t good enough for a destiny? That’s just crazy talk.
Well, socks don’t talk, so they should be okay for eating. Perhaps the shadowchild simply wanted some variety in its diet. Shadows are nummy, but one does need a bit of fiber now and again….
Light andlaughter,
SongCoyote
Oh god, I hope the sock wasn’t a !!xsockx!! (DF players will get this reference)
KNO3 – I think Murai thinks killing the god isn’t _her_ destiny – she was talking about getting Captain Jhalm to do it, and Grim Eyes was talking about hyenas doing it – I think Murai feels she’s become peripheral to the matter. Getting someone else to do something doesn’t seem as big as actually doing it yourself.
which means, of course, that she will be central to the whole matter.
I love Shadowchild. Yes, yes I do.
KNO3, I thought the same thing you did, but I think Mouse has the right of it. I guess it would be kind of a letdown to learn that your destiny consisted of talking your boss into doing something.
Of course, as Mouse pointed out, that means that Murai has a much bigger part to play. I’m guessing she won’t be able to convince Jhalm.
Dunno, mouse or Blob, if they are going to outsource the execution.
or decide to only kill Sweetgrass Voice…
So, *that’s* what happens to socks in the dryer….
That was completely and totally random.
I approve.
Don’t let Shadow Child near Nurk.
Perhaps Shadowchild has ferret-nature?
Well, socks that have passed through laundry-related inter-dimensional wormholes *do* tend to collect extra shadows as a function of quantum static….. 7@=e
*coughsputtergiggle*
Y’know, I have a little cousin who, when he was about 5, received socks for Christmas (along with many other toys). Now, the toys all got a “COOL!”, but the socks? The socks got a GIANT hug (yes, he hugged the socks), and a twirl, and a little squeal of delight when he said, “Socks! I LOVE socks!”
*shakes head in amusement, still*
Shadowchild reminds me of my cousin. 😀
But…Jessica, did your cousin *eat* his socks?!?!
Just a random thought: um, what the fark is Helix DOING at the monastery, anyway? I mean, even dead? Did he retire and at last die there? Doesn’t seem too likely. Hegi looks properly monkish and all, but… **scratches head** …why’s Helix there at all?
OHMYGOD SHADOW CHILD!
That was the best end to this comic that could ever be created.
GOOD for you, Shadowchild! We are all very proud.
Was it the warrior socks Ed made? (Not part of the comic)
The socks have been getting out of control at the monastery. They tried cats, but they only go for the little pink socks.
Helix and everyone else are at the monastery because that’s where the best reception is.
“Hey! Hey! Look what I can do!”
…very _nice_.
I feel kinda bad for Murai though.
Re: Murai- Aw! *Hugs* Ask Digger if you can borrow hers.
Re: Shadowchild- I don’t suppose you eventually got a job as a robot minion to a very inept invading alien, did you?
There’s the Japanese legends of Tsukumogami, objects that are more than 100 years old gain a soul and become alive. Maybe Shadowchild found a really really old sock.
Yarr, I have to wonder why there be a sock left intact in ancient ruins like these’uns. Avast! It must be the sock of a sorcerer!
I really must learn NOT to read this comic at work. When I got to Shadowchild, I choked and tried really hard to muffle my laughter. Apparently my muffled laughed sounded distressing, b/c my coworker in the cubicle across the aisle (who was wearing headphones) asked if I was okay. Umm…sure. I’m just trying not share my laughter with the entire department and failing.
I have really been missing Shadowchild, so the ending was a special treat.
Think about it for a second. Shadowchild -is- the character of unexpected consequences. There has been no character development with it (?) that has not proven to later effect things in a serious manner. Perhaps the significance of ending this particular story cycle with that non-sequitor is similarly far reaching in nature. Maybe after having such a difficult time understanding the hunters, the lesson of consumption has been taken to heart. I think even the origin (hatching from a dead bird) will prove to be very telling in Shadowchild’s eventual place in the story.
“Um.. okay. Did it taste good?”
(O_O) …I love Shadowchild. (^_^)
Last panel == totally priceless. If there were a shirt/print/sticker/magnet/etc, I would totally buy it.
Very nice! Shadowchild, once again, is perfect!
I just hope zie doesn’t end up having to fight Albus Dumbledore and Dobby on account of zer sock-eating habits..
“I ate a sock” with that picture would make an awesome shirt!