No no no no no. Mavis told them that the pig conspiracy was over. https://www.gocomics.com/endtown/2018/6/1 If Rabbit and Weasel try to use Portia as bait…the cannibals should see that it’s a trap—regardless of the use of a “key” word. I think this operation is going to fail…badly.
coffeeturtle said “Where is that one really tough rat (Freeman) that schooled Jacob that he really isn’t in charge?”: The rats win physical fights like football games or fisticuffs; but higher powers will support victory for the civilian mayor, Jacob, in a contest that requires intelligent, moral leadership.
Notice how Velda is the true power behind the throne.Jacob can’t really get along without her. She’s his ‘muscle’ when something not nice needs to be done.
I’ve been wrong about a lot, but I remember Portia saying something along lines of this (the conspiracy) being all over and done with, after the hanging of Philo and the elimination of the wolves. I also remember musing that if she ever got another call from the killers, she’d probably completely lose it. And now, Jacob is going to “get the ball rolling” without getting her consent first.
Velda ketchups with the cannibals with great relish. But, can she cut the mustard without crushing her buns in those shoes? Man, her dogs must be killing her.
Just for the exercise, imagine that Portia is one of the conspirators—then go back and read from the beginning of this arc (Portia running). Almost everything shown would fit. She could have begun working on manipulating Walt from there. She could have been *spying on Doc and Walt. The phone calls Walt heard could have been staged. All thay so Portia would have protection, like if a weasel with a firearm comes gunning for her. Just as an exercise…as if this story wasn’t convoluted enough. :-)
RDT64 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
REALLY beginning to change my mind about these two, actually starting to liking them…
BTW: FIRST!
Erwin Schwartz Premium Member almost 6 years ago
What will happen if Walt gets involved with their plot to use Portia as bait? You can be sure he will.
Jenner Premium Member almost 6 years ago
This story is twisting and turning brilliantly. I’m beginning to think it’s one of Neathery’s best.
Vet Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Velda’s got a gun.Time to run.Velda’s got a gun. That is the Flask method.
RickD Premium Member almost 6 years ago
No no no no no. Mavis told them that the pig conspiracy was over. https://www.gocomics.com/endtown/2018/6/1 If Rabbit and Weasel try to use Portia as bait…the cannibals should see that it’s a trap—regardless of the use of a “key” word. I think this operation is going to fail…badly.
jimarnett almost 6 years ago
I need a scorecard. :)
Robert Nowall Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Mmm…relish…
UBBM Premium Member almost 6 years ago
I hope this arc is about to turn a corner.
Ida No almost 6 years ago
I’m in love with Velda. No, no, wait… Ah, sorry. Tht was just gas from the bacon and eggs I had this morning. Shoot.
kernelcorny Premium Member almost 6 years ago
coffeeturtle said “Where is that one really tough rat (Freeman) that schooled Jacob that he really isn’t in charge?”: The rats win physical fights like football games or fisticuffs; but higher powers will support victory for the civilian mayor, Jacob, in a contest that requires intelligent, moral leadership.
Dragoncat almost 6 years ago
Ah, yes… Portia, the “one that got away”. Now is, in fact, a good time as any to see how she and Walter are moving on…
bedd022 almost 6 years ago
Unspoken plan guarantee. No guarantee here.
backyardcowboy almost 6 years ago
Notice how Velda is the true power behind the throne.Jacob can’t really get along without her. She’s his ‘muscle’ when something not nice needs to be done.
Prescott_Philosopher almost 6 years ago
Based on Velda’s comments, she enjoys working with an automatic rather than a wine bottle. The latter she would rather deligate.
banjinshiju almost 6 years ago
Velds\a might be the next Flask in the making. She shows traits that the security rats appreciate.
William Bednar Premium Member almost 6 years ago
“The Butcher”? My money is on Velda!
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Vanderweasel. Velda Vanderweasel. Licenced to kill. ;D
zorro456 almost 6 years ago
Was Mavis James Bond in her old life?
ViscountNik almost 6 years ago
Alright…. I’m pretty sure that Portia is the butcher. Those calls weren’t for her to give herself up, they were calls for her to get to work.
My opinion, anyway….
InquireWithin almost 6 years ago
I’ve been wrong about a lot, but I remember Portia saying something along lines of this (the conspiracy) being all over and done with, after the hanging of Philo and the elimination of the wolves. I also remember musing that if she ever got another call from the killers, she’d probably completely lose it. And now, Jacob is going to “get the ball rolling” without getting her consent first.
What could possibly go wrong?
Ida No almost 6 years ago
Velda ketchups with the cannibals with great relish. But, can she cut the mustard without crushing her buns in those shoes? Man, her dogs must be killing her.
RickD Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Just for the exercise, imagine that Portia is one of the conspirators—then go back and read from the beginning of this arc (Portia running). Almost everything shown would fit. She could have begun working on manipulating Walt from there. She could have been *spying on Doc and Walt. The phone calls Walt heard could have been staged. All thay so Portia would have protection, like if a weasel with a firearm comes gunning for her. Just as an exercise…as if this story wasn’t convoluted enough. :-)