Bounces Back 2012-10-17

[Wapsi]

The spike in her head is not physical. It can't be dislodged, except by someone as powerful as the one who put it in.

Now keep in mind, with the Phoenix Blood, if she didn't have the spike in her head, she would have burst into flames, and then started as a baby, with all her memories. However, the spike in her head fixes her in that time spot. It forces her phoenix powers to regenerate her body at the point the spike was placed in, and no sooner. This means every bit of age she accumulates between 'deaths' is lost when she dies. Even if she remains safe long enough to die of old age, the moment she dies of old age, the phoenix power will cause her to regenerate, and the spike will make sure that power brings her body back to the physical age she had when the spike was put in her head.

In other words, she cannot die until The Fates make her.

*points* This. =)

[kingklash]

The spike in her head is not physical. It can't be dislodged, except by someone as powerful as the one who put it in.

Now keep in mind, with the Phoenix Blood, if she didn't have the spike in her head, she would have burst into flames, and then started as a baby, with all her memories. However, the spike in her head fixes her in that time spot. It forces her phoenix powers to regenerate her body at the point the spike was placed in, and no sooner. This means every bit of age she accumulates between 'deaths' is lost when she dies. Even if she remains safe long enough to die of old age, the moment she dies of old age, the phoenix power will cause her to regenerate, and the spike will make sure that power brings her body back to the physical age she had when the spike was put in her head.

In other words, she cannot die until The Fates make her.

*points* This. =)

Now, that is cool!

[Mark N]

The spike in her head is not physical. It can't be dislodged, except by someone as powerful as the one who put it in.

Now keep in mind, with the Phoenix Blood, if she didn't have the spike in her head, she would have burst into flames, and then started as a baby, with all her memories. However, the spike in her head fixes her in that time spot. It forces her phoenix powers to regenerate her body at the point the spike was placed in, and no sooner. This means every bit of age she accumulates between 'deaths' is lost when she dies. Even if she remains safe long enough to die of old age, the moment she dies of old age, the phoenix power will cause her to regenerate, and the spike will make sure that power brings her body back to the physical age she had when the spike was put in her head.

In other words, she cannot die until The Fates make her.

*points* This. =)

Now that we have the word of the creator that the Phoenix blood is from her birthright, and the spike is a time stopper to help her in the future, we still have two big questions:
1) Why did Bia create the blade to give Monica this boon?
2) How did Monica get a Phoenix ancestor while Bud seems to think that it is not possible for some reason? (My guesses are that a Phoenix is not supposed to be physically compatible with a human or is non corporeal)

[Dave]

*points* This. =)

Now, that is cool!

Yup! She gets what could be a very nice balancing of the pros and cons of immortality. She isn't burdened with the Tithonus problem (everlasting age, debility, and centuries of Depends) but also isn't stuck forever at one point in her lifetime (which could lead to monotony and boredom). She can, potentially at least, live through the years of her life many times... aging along with her lover(s) and human friends, and then eventually getting to go back for a fresh start. And, she isn't stuck with having to repeat high school over and over again.

There are worse fates than the one she has been handed.

[MerchManDan]

Monica has that "boot to the head look". Either that, punches to faces are in order.

(raises hand tentatively)
Master, I also wish to boot people in the head...

Have you learned nothing from the lesson of Ed Gruberman?

[jwhouk]

I think there's only one problem: she noticed that her boobs were getting bigger since the spike got driven in.

Side effect of Phoenix blood, perhaps?

[Dave]

1) Why did Bia create the blade to give Monica this boon?

I'm going to guess that the blade originally had nothing whatsoever to do with Monica.

Bia was just sick and tired of her wine going sour after she had finished a half-bottle with dinner, and wanted to save the rest for the next day. So, she used her mysterious powers to create a time-stasis wine cork puller, which just happened to be in the shape of a bladed key.

It works on Monica due to the "Solos lo que comemos" principle, of course.

2) How did Monica get a Phoenix ancestor while Bud seems to think that it is not possible for some reason?

I thought it was Monica who said it was impossible for her to have Phoenix blood... don't recall Bud saying anything along those lines.

[Forklifter]

Congrats to Jaedreth for stating the correct answer, and in a very concise and clear manner!

[Graymalkin]

Please don't turn Monica into Dark Phoenix.

[kingklash]

Monica has that "boot to the head look". Either that, punches to faces are in order.

(raises hand tentatively)
Master, I also wish to boot people in the head...

Have you learned nothing from the lesson of Ed Gruberman?

Yes, master. I have learned that Anger is a weapon, only to one's opponent.

[Mark N]

2) How did Monica get a Phoenix ancestor while Bud seems to think that it is not possible for some reason?

I thought it was Monica who said it was impossible for her to have Phoenix blood... don't recall Bud saying anything along those lines.

Dammit, you are right. Thanks Dave I just didn't notice it was Monica before.

[bmonk]

I think there's only one problem: she noticed that her boobs were getting bigger since the spike got driven in.

Side effect of Phoenix blood, perhaps?

More likely too much pizza?

[scantrontb]

Please don't turn Monica into Dark Phoenix.

Would Dark Helmet be better?

[Dave]

Please don't turn Monica into Dark Phoenix.

Would Dark Helmet be better?

"Don't do that again!"

Well, Monica is in a position to say that, and mean it!

[TlalocW]

Please don't turn Monica into Dark Phoenix.

Would Dark Helmet be better?

"Don't do that again!"

Well, Monica is in a position to say that, and mean it!

And she's also probably thinking, "I'm surrounded by assholes!"

[illiad]

I think there's only one problem: she noticed that her boobs were getting bigger since the spike got driven in.

Side effect of Phoenix blood, perhaps?

More likely too much pizza?

... and the usual stuff, like aging/maturing, adding size + sag...
As most big girls say, they are lovely, but it would be great if you could 'take them off' sometimes!

and yeah, if Monica can control those two jokers, she needs to command them to slap each other until they beg to stop!!!!!

[Jabberwonky]

and yeah, if Monica can control those two jokers, she needs to command them to slap each other until they beg to stop!!!!!

I hope you mean Shelly and Acacia...

[kingklash]

and yeah, if Monica can control those two jokers, she needs to command them to slap each other until they beg to stop!!!!!

I hope you mean Shelly and Acacia...

Although, the other thing would be highly entertaining as well.

[bmonk]

and yeah, if Monica can control those two jokers, she needs to command them to slap each other until they beg to stop!!!!!

I hope you mean Shelly and Acacia...

Although, the other thing would be highly entertaining as well.

But hasn't she already sworn off braless pirouettes?

[Bathorys Daughter]

Please don't turn Monica into Dark Phoenix.

Would Dark Helmet be better?

Dark Bosom or The Bosom of Darkness?