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Sorry I'm a bit late, it seems like CSP did not save the yesterday's work, so I had to complete it this morning... 

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Here's a music I was listening while working: Youtube 


        These pages were not the most entertaining to do, the characters are still and it's just a long conversation, but they are important... and it's better when both the Boy and Tera are here haha. But don't worry, Tera's back in the next pages. He was waiting for the boy -

 This scene of Joris caring for his brother and expecting to see him soon follows the previous pages, in which the Rabbit (who is his brother) says he doesn't really care about Joris anymore. I did that so we feel more compassion for Joris! Evil me- 

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       I'm not sure we'll see Joris' place again so I really kinda insisted on the symboles (who's surprised...?), one being very obvious haha "EXIT - way out" while Joris is saying he can't get out of this life. 

There are also those birds posters and this bird feeder at the window. Birds are the symbol of freedom,  the notion of dream and success, of reaching goals. You could say Joris is kinda obsessed with them without really knowing why, but of course it represents his own will for freedom and escape.   


       And because you're Patrons, here's something I've never talked about yet: In The Boy & the Wolf, each supporting characters represents something for the main characters. And I mean it, they've been written with this in mind. Joris is the symbol of ambition. Of dream. He is the one who never really stops hoping: from the beginning everything he does is meant to make him a Black Death! I'll probably remind you of this in the course of the story, but you'll understand later what it means! 

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         Now let's get right to the point: this scene is meant to highlight the similarities between the boy and Joris. They both have a brother they can no longer see. This will be further developed later, but it is very important: now we know (why) the Boy won't try to report Tera or BD to the police, because that would also deprive Joris of his brother. And because he knows what it's like not to have a brother anymore, that awful feeling, he just can't.

All of the main characters have this kind of "underlying connection", they're not acting just because they love/hate each others. And now you should wonder "then why Tera's being so protective toward the Boy?" :D 


If some stuff seem incomplete to you, or hard to understand, unjustified, it is because I dilute the clues. It's like a big puzzle!



I hope you like this update and this little chichat!

Take care ❤


PS: Did you notice: When they talk about themselves, their past and their love for their brother, we don't see their faces anymore. This is to express modesty (la pudeur!). They don't dare to look at each other as if they were ashamed to talk about such "intimate" feelings!


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Man I got a weird vibe upon rereading the part where Rabbit says BD means nightmares and fear to others, who probably can’t sleep because of them…who does that sounds like? Yes , the boy!

Atinova

I just stumbled across The Boy & the Wolf on tapas, and had to stop by/follow and say how much I am loving it! I hope you put out a paper/hard copy of the comic at some point, because the art is so stunning, it'd look amazing on a shelf!

Vashtya

I wonder, maybe it wasn’t the Boy’s brother (like some of you mentioned), but instead his father/parents who had relations with Black Death – and why it all led to a tragic end (I know, it’s not the first time I assume this, but last time it was more about butterflies, flowers, nightfrights which look burned and stargazing). The Uncle might represent some authority (and stability, morals, “justice”) in the Boy’s life – and the Uncle is also with the police – which is (should be, Bob, ya her me?!) the opposite of Black Death. So, maybe this could be another link to Black Death, since - like the Plaque - it seems to affect everyone in its’ wake. Whether they are aware of it or not.

Mellowcat

would you be willing to compile the chapters and some art into a digital book for purchase?

Pea

I think Tera is in his "early 20s" - you can check Picos Post "Tera", 06 May 2020 for reference. : )

Mellowcat

What is Tera's age?

SLK

Haha really enjoy reading all of the theories! I can't answer them of course, but I hope you'll love what happens next! ❤

Z-Pico

It‘s a heavy burden for the boy to know about Rabbit‘s identity and in a way about Tera‘s with all their crimes. I wonder if he will consider his responsibility towards the victims of Black Death and weigh it against his loyalty for Joris and Tera. Lot‘s of presure for someone so young. Also i love all the details and intricacies about your Story, Pico! So much to uncover and to think about.

Lieschen Müller

Haha quand je parle d’editer pour Tapas, c’est qu’en général j’ai eu l’idée trop tard ou que j’étais à court de temps!

Z-Pico

Omg poor Joris, at last I’m hoping he realises that the boy isn’t just clueless but an actual friend now and will stop trying to kidnap him 🥺🥹

Jennifer

Beaucoup d'informations à assimiler. Mais, pourtant je n'ai qu'une question, pourquoi rajouter des photos uniquement pour tapas?

LadyKya

Hi, Brandy. I doubt your theory is entierly correct for one reason. That is the complexity of the authors insight on every character’s morals and social criteria. In other words, this theory is too simple for Z-pico to leav it as this, in my opinion. I mean, who tf would have ever thought to put that “exis”sign there or the bird posters or the gates of hell referece!? That’s Michelagelo type of insight and it’s a clear message to me that the author will develop a complicated play until bringing the “why Terra cares for the boy” part to it’s very end. Also, I am certian enough to bet money that even at the end you will have to take methodical notes to fully undersatnd every character. Lol my teacher would call his type of writing style “the anatomy of the soul”. You get me?

_damn_rius

Your storyline and characters remind me so much of “the american plot” where everyone has their own problems and issues, and they are all connected through a common event, something they have to firgure out. Moreover, the ones tht seem easiest to figure out are the hardest to figure out. Interesting…

_damn_rius

I agree with Brandy in regards to the theory! But also what if The Boys’ brother was in the Black Death and Tera really looked up to him. There must have been an accident or something where Tera was just starting out and The Boys’ brother was mentoring Tera and Tera messed up on something big and The Boys’ Brother took the blame for it and maybe the Black Death had The Boys’ brother killed? And their parents were just bystanders that also got in the way of The Boys’ Brothers execution.

BabyBunny1

Love the update as always! I have a theory on why Tera is protecting the Boy. My theory is that when Tera was getting started in the Black Death, he either accidentally or purposefully caused the accident that lead to the boy’s family’s death and that’s why he’s so protective. Tera feels responsible for the boy and has guilt about the family’s death. Am I right? 👀👀

Brandy

Yes! In Chapter 8 at the graveyard he says « hey mom, dad » and « big brother »!

Z-Pico

I hope it all went well! Enjoy the "reward" : )

Mellowcat

This is really deep. I can feel the boy sympathy toward joris and they are starting to connect each other. And like you said why Tera is protective toward the boy?? 🧐 maybe he see something in the boy, you know things he didn’t has when he was younger? Ps. My wisdom tooth has been removed yeyyy🙌

bbcherry

OMG! 🥲he has a dead brother ?🥲

Lupita Garcia

😭 the boys face at the end seems so determined like ‘yes I’ll absolutely keep your dreams safe joris’ even though they’re both barely keeping themselves safe. Idk I always found it very endearing that even in the little extras there’s a nod to joris like ‘did I feed joris’… i still haven’t thought of the question why does Tera protect the boy but I did get a sharp pain in my heart when I saw it and now I can’t open that emotional door 😅 👀 I also really want to zoom into those newspaper clippings

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