True, at this point, a glib tongue could probably get her off on the grounds that he wouldn’t have put them out if he didn’t want customers to look at them — but still, it would have to be fast.
I do believe people are allowed to change style of clothing in this world. Like Feral who changes clothing for shopping outings Jyaku could have changed his clothing to not stand out….as much.
But the hair under it is much lighter–you can see it when Jyaku is beating up Visrial.
Asj
Hmm… (looks back at the fight and at the character page) Jyaku’s bangs in both those places do look a lot like this character’s. And the antlers seem similar, as well as his eye color and the hint of blue at his ear. Though Jyaku does seem to have a light color on the end of his ponytail thing… Oh wait. The person in the second panel here isn’t the same one as in the last panel. The person with the hats seems to be a woman. (I was confused for a minute there because of the brown hair) This person also isn’t the same one who had the dreamcatchers. This might be the first time he’s seen here.
So, I think he is Jyaku. They seem pretty similar to me when I compare them.
It is Jyaku. In the fighting scene, it goes close up on Jyaku’s face, his eyes are the same, and, they both have the green earing. It IS Jyaku. Just without his normal getup I think.
Stranger-Danger
It is Jyaku, if you look closely at his character bio you can see the same shade of brown, short hair. Even in the fighting scene you can see it there as well.
*Jaw drop* Meela?! Is that really Jyaku? I mean it’s a completely different outfit, but the coloring is kind of similar and who else would wear a mask?
Wait, wait *checks page 219* hmm, Jyaku had darker skin than this guy. Could still turn out to be him (different lighting(?)) but I’m betting it’s someone who works with him more.
Or, you know, it’s a Cervian that doesn’t want Meela to steal a hat. Mundane answer.
I’m intrigued by Meela’s expression on the first panel, very close to enraged. She doesn’t like putting up with Feral’s attitude either, yet she isn’t quite angry enough to put her foot down.
I’m thinking that it’s Jyaku. I mean, sure he doesn’t have his super colorful mask on, but his face is still covered. So either all of the cervian’s have their face covered as a part of their culture (which is entirely possible) or Jyaku is still trying to cover his face.
He might just be a guardian/stalker and changes his appearance and only Holland knows about it. I mean, Jyaku IS very much interested in Meela. So. *shrug* Maybe~
Well, I know Jyaku has a long relationship with Holland–he was in the vote incentive that showed a glimpse of his childhood. And I also know he’s been stalking Meela, because he asked about her and was there at the party. Still, what’s his interest? Might something about Meela have to do with Holland or Mithrennon?
His expression says “i am an older sibling and you don’t need that hat right now, meela. No not even to try it on.” He doesn’t give me a kidnappy vibe, though I dunno what Feral and Holland will think, if they even notice.
If you mean the guy with the dreamcatchers two pages back, then this isn’t the same person. This seems to be the first time this guy’s shown in this scene.
I would think he wears the mask when he’s doing secret stuff. Right now he’s just shopping. :D
His hair and eyes are the same as Jyaku’s, and the clothing is similar as well, but there are some differences… but if I could see his ears then i could make up my mind. Cause I saw some of Jyaku’s earrings last time we saw him.
I’m pretty dang sure it’s Jyaku. Same skin color, eye color, hair color and style, from what we can see underneath his fluffy headdress. Though his cloak is pinned on the opposite side than when he met up with Holland, it doesn’t mean much that he’s wearing different clothes. They’ve ALL changed outfits in this comic; it’s one of the things I love about it! It is a similar style, though. And the jingles missing in his antlers could be removed just like any other jewelry. You can see the holes where they would be, though.
I’m seconding this, and also adding that the antler structure is the same, and that in one of the concept art sketches posted on facebook, there were sketches of this design with the jinglies in the antlers.
Basically, I’ll be surprised if this isn’t him.
I doubt Jyaku is kidnapping her. Even though he’s pulling her hand back and covering her mouth, there’s still something about his movements that seem careful, like he doesn’t want to hurt her.
Really like the new page, Meela needs more lessons from Piper apparently. After looking at the other pages with Jyaku in them, I really think the cervian in the last panel isn’t him. The hair and antlers don’t match up, the back shots of Jyaku (and a small sketch from a few months ago) shows he has longer, lighter hair with elaborate ties. Jyaku’s antlers also seem longer and curved downward a bit. Maybe if this guy isn’t Jyaku he could be somehow involved in whatever plans Holland and or Jyaku has.
Yeah, and if you compare his skin color to Jyaku’s, this guy is much paler. The fact that he’s also wearing a mask makes we wonder, though, if hiding your face is maybe a cervian clan practice? Like maybe Jyaku’s the chief, he’s an underling?
Naahh! Suspense! Who is Cervian-Guy? It is Jyaku? What’s gonna happen to Meela??
Feral is being stubborn and not giving me his thoughts for my fanfic. XP
Keep up the awesome work, guys! XD
Not QUITE convinced that’s Jyaku just yet, but even if it isn’t, he’s clearly involved in whatever is going on here (and considering how shady Jyaku and Holland’s knowledge of Meela has been, there might very well BE a reason for Jyaku and/or his kinsmen to kidnap Meela). I mean, the guy is clearly a Cervian–that much is obvious–and this was almost certainly planned.
LOL I like how everyone is like OMG STEALING! Which she could be. She certainly does look nervous and is a bit shaky, but she could have honestly just been picking the hat up to look at it. I mean seriously! Some of those hats are stacked on top of each other!
am i the only one that was like awww meelas mom the bounty hunter fell in love with a target. maybe its foreshadowing? maybe meela and feral will fall in love!…then i think..wait…shes twelve…wtf is wrong with me
118 thoughts on “Page 254”
Reyuura
Oh no! Meeeela!
-grabs the popcorn- I love suspense!
Swiftsnowpack
Can I has some of dat? -Stares at your popcorn- ;3;
Mary
True, at this point, a glib tongue could probably get her off on the grounds that he wouldn’t have put them out if he didn’t want customers to look at them — but still, it would have to be fast.
Riku
Oh my goodness~ is that who I think it is in the last panel? Good lord, he’s beautiful~!
Havockitten
Isn’t he though? ^w^
Ebeth+Bliza
Hmmm… Eather Cervians (?)are more common in that area, or it’s our good friend Jyaku here to save the day!
CinruCross
No no, Jyaku’s a good bit more decorated than that… Don’t think it’s him.
Killerwolf1020
I do believe people are allowed to change style of clothing in this world. Like Feral who changes clothing for shopping outings Jyaku could have changed his clothing to not stand out….as much.
Avian
I am certain it is, has the same earring, and same eye-color and same eye-shape. :P
lunabob
Look at how short Jyaku’s hair is on the character page, though. Did it grow super quick or…
snarkylittleshark
I’m pretty sure the ‘hair’ on Jyaku’s picture on the character page is part of a headdress.
http://micahgallery.com/catalog/images/buffaloheadress.JPG
Bluerosebud
But the hair under it is much lighter–you can see it when Jyaku is beating up Visrial.
Asj
Hmm… (looks back at the fight and at the character page) Jyaku’s bangs in both those places do look a lot like this character’s. And the antlers seem similar, as well as his eye color and the hint of blue at his ear. Though Jyaku does seem to have a light color on the end of his ponytail thing… Oh wait. The person in the second panel here isn’t the same one as in the last panel. The person with the hats seems to be a woman. (I was confused for a minute there because of the brown hair) This person also isn’t the same one who had the dreamcatchers. This might be the first time he’s seen here.
So, I think he is Jyaku. They seem pretty similar to me when I compare them.
STRANGER
It is Jyaku. In the fighting scene, it goes close up on Jyaku’s face, his eyes are the same, and, they both have the green earing. It IS Jyaku. Just without his normal getup I think.
Stranger-Danger
It is Jyaku, if you look closely at his character bio you can see the same shade of brown, short hair. Even in the fighting scene you can see it there as well.
Willow the Clever
They’ve got the same eyes, the same antlers, the same hair color and length, the same weird earring things and even the same cloak. It’s totally him.
Numberz
You also might want to notice they have the same robe/cape thing
Jussayin’
thelightedDarkness
Meela, why!
You don’t steal like that!
…
Gotta be all sneaky.
TheBookwormBakery
Oh, and of course you would know.
Alvara101/Panda
I would know! *Raises hand*
Oops…
thelightedDarkness
Yes I would know……
…
Not from real life, no! O:
MarkHalo
Is that Jyaku without his weird mask? Cool moment, I can’t wait to see what happens next!
b0bcat16
Can’t be Jyaku could it.
He wears more like beads and jewellery stuff doesn’t he??
As always love the new page.
Bluerosebud
*Jaw drop* Meela?! Is that really Jyaku? I mean it’s a completely different outfit, but the coloring is kind of similar and who else would wear a mask?
Wait, wait *checks page 219* hmm, Jyaku had darker skin than this guy. Could still turn out to be him (different lighting(?)) but I’m betting it’s someone who works with him more.
Or, you know, it’s a Cervian that doesn’t want Meela to steal a hat. Mundane answer.
I’m intrigued by Meela’s expression on the first panel, very close to enraged. She doesn’t like putting up with Feral’s attitude either, yet she isn’t quite angry enough to put her foot down.
DaniCham
I’m thinking that it’s Jyaku. I mean, sure he doesn’t have his super colorful mask on, but his face is still covered. So either all of the cervian’s have their face covered as a part of their culture (which is entirely possible) or Jyaku is still trying to cover his face.
He might just be a guardian/stalker and changes his appearance and only Holland knows about it. I mean, Jyaku IS very much interested in Meela. So. *shrug* Maybe~
Bluerosebud
Well, I know Jyaku has a long relationship with Holland–he was in the vote incentive that showed a glimpse of his childhood. And I also know he’s been stalking Meela, because he asked about her and was there at the party. Still, what’s his interest? Might something about Meela have to do with Holland or Mithrennon?
TheBookwormBakery
Hmm, a kidnapper or just someone who doesn’t like stealing? OHMYGOD THE SUSPENSE!!!!!!!!
Keslin
His expression says “i am an older sibling and you don’t need that hat right now, meela. No not even to try it on.” He doesn’t give me a kidnappy vibe, though I dunno what Feral and Holland will think, if they even notice.
The Other Mike
I disagree with his expression. I think she would look adorable in that hat.
YOU SEE ME ROLLIN
Hrm. I think it’s Jyaku. Same earing, hair and eye color, and very identical antlers.
Satinka
Agree. The outfit is not the same but i compared the eyes, the antlers and the earrings too so they are all the same. Nearly sure its him *~*
Havockitten
They could be related, or of a similar class or something.
Paine
Haha I guessed Jyaku xD I was riiiigghht :D
Now for question time, Why isn’t he wearing his mask? Why does he wear a mask/hat thing?
Satinka
Agree. The outfit is not the same but i compared the eyes, the antlers and the earrings too so they are all the same. Nearly sure its him *~*
Algy
Identity secrets.
Asj
If you mean the guy with the dreamcatchers two pages back, then this isn’t the same person. This seems to be the first time this guy’s shown in this scene.
I would think he wears the mask when he’s doing secret stuff. Right now he’s just shopping. :D
Asj
That, and it would be weird to wear a mask while shopping, with all these people around to wonder who the weirdo with the mask is.
Paine
Actually I meant the last panel, it was blacked out during the stream, so I guessed it was Jyaku xD
Asj
You guessed it was him even when he wasn’t shown. Now people are guessing it’s him when he’s in full view. :P
FANGIRL
Don’t tell me… He’s handsome? :D
JaakunaOkamiNo
Oh dear ._.
Mella~ You should know better than to steal D:
Spazchild
isnt that the guy who beat up the panther guy o.0
Sofy
Wel that’s not good. I hope he’s trying to stop her xD
On an interesting note, Meela and I have the same taste in hats! XD
Tali
I don’t think it really counts as “stealing” if all she did was touch it.. regardless of her intent.
Sofy
Well that’s not good. I hope he’s trying to stop her xD
On an interesting note, Meela and I have the same taste in hats! XD
Leah
ITS THE GUY!!!
ITS THE EPIC CAPE GUY!!!
ITS THE EPIC CAPE ANTLER GUY FROM PAGE 218!!!!
HE HAS HAIR AND A FACE?!
SHOCK!
songstress
I’m so glad I’m not the only one that thought of Jyaku! I’m really hoping it’s him too.
Alvara101/Panda
His hair and eyes are the same as Jyaku’s, and the clothing is similar as well, but there are some differences… but if I could see his ears then i could make up my mind. Cause I saw some of Jyaku’s earrings last time we saw him.
Nivril
I am pretty confident it’s Jyaku, if you look at his right ear you can see a bit of his earing showing through his hair :)
Kayla
I’m pretty dang sure it’s Jyaku. Same skin color, eye color, hair color and style, from what we can see underneath his fluffy headdress. Though his cloak is pinned on the opposite side than when he met up with Holland, it doesn’t mean much that he’s wearing different clothes. They’ve ALL changed outfits in this comic; it’s one of the things I love about it! It is a similar style, though. And the jingles missing in his antlers could be removed just like any other jewelry. You can see the holes where they would be, though.
Sigma
I’m seconding this, and also adding that the antler structure is the same, and that in one of the concept art sketches posted on facebook, there were sketches of this design with the jinglies in the antlers.
Basically, I’ll be surprised if this isn’t him.
Bethany
I doubt Jyaku is kidnapping her. Even though he’s pulling her hand back and covering her mouth, there’s still something about his movements that seem careful, like he doesn’t want to hurt her.
Angeliclily
MEELA!! D: < I'm not impressed little lady!
Riverfox237
Antler-guy to the rescue, saving her from turning into a petty thief! And on a side note, that hat would look totally boss on Meela.
Clampityclampclamp
Really like the new page, Meela needs more lessons from Piper apparently. After looking at the other pages with Jyaku in them, I really think the cervian in the last panel isn’t him. The hair and antlers don’t match up, the back shots of Jyaku (and a small sketch from a few months ago) shows he has longer, lighter hair with elaborate ties. Jyaku’s antlers also seem longer and curved downward a bit. Maybe if this guy isn’t Jyaku he could be somehow involved in whatever plans Holland and or Jyaku has.
Bluerosebud
Yeah, and if you compare his skin color to Jyaku’s, this guy is much paler. The fact that he’s also wearing a mask makes we wonder, though, if hiding your face is maybe a cervian clan practice? Like maybe Jyaku’s the chief, he’s an underling?
natasha
thats actually a fair point. could be a clan practice.
TheLoneDucky
Call me strange but her hands are so beautifully drawn.
Hey deer-dude! I recognize you! Only you have….well, part of face this time!
heilix
oh wow… that guy looks like Jyaku :D D:
oh Meela you should be more care full … ^.^
Ranomfan
It’s Rudolph. That’s why his nose is covered.
SileniaTheLupian
ROFL
ILUVMEELA&Co.
I noticed a while ago that a lot of people’s birthday was today. Darn, it would have been cool to have a new page of Strays as a birthday present. >:(
L
if this were an anime, i would watch it forever and then some.
Emergency_fan_51
I always forget how small Meela is, until she’s drawn against an adult. Holy.
Keenawolfwoman
Naahh! Suspense! Who is Cervian-Guy? It is Jyaku? What’s gonna happen to Meela??
Feral is being stubborn and not giving me his thoughts for my fanfic. XP
Keep up the awesome work, guys! XD
Charteruse
Noes! Meela!
CabdyL
She will be fine because that is Jyaku
lil
Jyakuu, y u so beautiful
DreamBoyMal
Not QUITE convinced that’s Jyaku just yet, but even if it isn’t, he’s clearly involved in whatever is going on here (and considering how shady Jyaku and Holland’s knowledge of Meela has been, there might very well BE a reason for Jyaku and/or his kinsmen to kidnap Meela). I mean, the guy is clearly a Cervian–that much is obvious–and this was almost certainly planned.
Can’t wait to see the next page!
Beau
The last panel guy.. <333333333333333333333333333333333
theangelcastiel
Meela!” OY Feral looknout for your ward!
Cheesegoddess
LOL I like how everyone is like OMG STEALING! Which she could be. She certainly does look nervous and is a bit shaky, but she could have honestly just been picking the hat up to look at it. I mean seriously! Some of those hats are stacked on top of each other!
natasha
am i the only one that was like awww meelas mom the bounty hunter fell in love with a target. maybe its foreshadowing? maybe meela and feral will fall in love!…then i think..wait…shes twelve…wtf is wrong with me