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Description Haha, I totally misread the deadline and thought it was tomorrow @_@; Luckily I caught the mistake in time. Even luckier, this page was already finished.

Which is insanely good. Because this page hates me. Especially the middle panel. And the top one.

I don't dislike the end results, I just had a hard time with the linework. Either I got nitpicky about it, or else it just kept turning out badly. Eventually I got something I liked and kept it.

It's interesting to note that the final reaction Sy's having to his breakdown in this case is one of two, perhaps three, possible reactions. The other's involve a complete, utter breakdown that leaves Sy a trembling, terrified mess incapable of really doing anything, while the other is... Uhm... More disturbing.

As for this reaction... It is actually the least dramatic one, and has more to do with Asylum's Denial tendencies than anything else...

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Asylum is (c) me
The Colosseum is (c) *kilojara16
Luke and Aziraphale are (c) =clamchowda
Neon is (c) =Napalm-Otaku
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Comments: 23

meperson94 [2011-02-14 17:11:13 +0000 UTC]

Neon is cool. And sooooooo screwed.

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x-Average-x [2008-08-30 19:20:22 +0000 UTC]

Asylum is just SO cute- I want to HUG HIM!!

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Soulseeker25 [2008-08-26 16:46:32 +0000 UTC]

Asylum really needs therapy.

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The-Alchemists-Muse In reply to Soulseeker25 [2008-08-26 21:24:21 +0000 UTC]

He's been getting it for years. Unfortunately, although progress has been made, it's been very, very slow progress. Asylum's NEVER gonna really ever be completely ok again, it's really just a fact... Sometimes once someone's mind is broken, it's, just, well, broken.

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MARoy [2008-08-26 16:09:14 +0000 UTC]

and the lesson for the kiddies today?? dont mess with the pyschopath

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okamitsuki [2008-08-26 14:00:40 +0000 UTC]

Dude, stupid people RUN! If a guy attacks you with an acid scythe RUN!

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The-Alchemists-Muse In reply to okamitsuki [2008-08-26 14:10:29 +0000 UTC]

True, but Sy moves really, really fast when he wants to. Not beyond human abilities, but quick enough that it'll catch them off guard...

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okamitsuki In reply to The-Alchemists-Muse [2008-08-26 22:09:04 +0000 UTC]

OMG! You have to read this, it's a parody on the Dream part in the last Harry Potter book
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The-Alchemists-Muse In reply to okamitsuki [2008-08-27 19:38:18 +0000 UTC]

... Oh dear god I like the thing Dumbledore pointed out at the end, about how just because it was only in Rowling's head didn't mean it wasn't canon.

... Although there are truly bizarre implications for Asylum's comic if we apply that rule >_>;

... Wasn't this a bit off topic from our original conversation?

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okamitsuki In reply to The-Alchemists-Muse [2008-08-28 11:12:22 +0000 UTC]

Meh

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Argus321 [2008-08-26 13:08:23 +0000 UTC]

Incapability to recognize reality from fantasy(a really gory fantasy),a truly sad life for Asylum,at least he can't remember his life from before becoming this version of you know who,he would've been a worser mess than now

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The-Alchemists-Muse In reply to Argus321 [2008-08-26 13:18:10 +0000 UTC]

Yup. That incapability is a result of Asylum's main psychological ailment, a condition called Oneirophrenia (here's a link if you want more info, it's quite fascinating- [link] )

Hmm... The rest of your comment makes me want to mention things about his story that I can't mention yet *__* Spoilers, y'know?...
... Let's just say... What Asylum has when it comes to his past... Well, he doesn't necessarily have true amnesia, but something slightly different...

He actually was a worse mess at one point. It's taken 12 years, but he's slowly beginning to get a tiny bit better. He'll never totally recover or be able to truly function properly on his own, but at least he's semi-lucid at times now. He retreated completely into his own mind for a few years in the beginning...

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Argus321 In reply to The-Alchemists-Muse [2008-08-26 13:26:51 +0000 UTC]

Ooh,so close -snaps finger-
gradual improvement for Sy is still good,it's a slow progress but it'll be a bit of good character development.

p.s:Ah,repression of memories right ?

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The-Alchemists-Muse In reply to Argus321 [2008-08-26 13:32:40 +0000 UTC]

Indeed, that's what I'm hoping for!

Hmm... Yes, no, maybe so. I'm not te~ll~ing *whistles*

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Dandorcha [2008-08-26 11:03:59 +0000 UTC]

AAAH! Asylums expressions are brilliant! His pipe has even turned into a scythe! Brill page!!!

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The-Alchemists-Muse In reply to Dandorcha [2008-08-26 12:52:56 +0000 UTC]

^_^ Thank you!!

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awren [2008-08-26 10:35:46 +0000 UTC]

Oh snap.

This is the less dramatic one? Alright... let's see what happens...

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The-Alchemists-Muse In reply to awren [2008-08-26 13:02:55 +0000 UTC]

Ohhhhh yeah. Since there wasn't much that was 'ersonally disturbing' to him beyond being in a bad state when he heard the wrong word, his mental state is actually going back to 'normal' at this point. However, the damage has been done and he's confused enough to make the choice he has... He's no longer sure which version of what he sees is the real one (his terrible grip on reality isn't helping) and has decided the easiest thing to do is not to try to find out but instead just believe what's simpler to deal with.

After all, it's so much easier to justify fighting back against monsters in his eyes. But he could be wrong, and he just prays that if he is, he won't find out.

... Man, I love Sy, but he can seriously be a cop-out.

... Sorry for rambling, I just kinda got going there and I'll admit I sorta love to talk

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awren In reply to The-Alchemists-Muse [2008-08-26 22:17:21 +0000 UTC]

I see..

Don't worry! It's totally okay. I go off on tangents all the time, and I ramble like nobody's busines DX

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DPluva [2008-08-26 04:19:18 +0000 UTC]

I smell the end being really close! O: The question is.. HOW will it end?

I just freaking love this whole thing!! <3 I neeeed to know when you'll be selling some of your graphic noveelss! o3o

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The-Alchemists-Muse In reply to DPluva [2008-08-26 04:59:53 +0000 UTC]

Indeed it is. In fact, it was just posted As for how it will end, you'll just have to read that next page, won't you? XD

Thank you!
Soon, soon I promise! I just got my Paypal set up and I wanna finish up some stuff (as well as count how many copies I have left) before I start selling them.
Although honestly, I really feel 'graphic novel' isn't the word for those things, they're really more 'mini-comics' than anything else...

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DPluva In reply to The-Alchemists-Muse [2008-08-26 23:44:11 +0000 UTC]

sweet.. i'm very tempted to buying your work. 83

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The-Alchemists-Muse In reply to DPluva [2008-08-27 19:29:21 +0000 UTC]

Heh, please do! X3

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