SS5 124 Nikki arrives at the party
skyangel on Nov. 28, 2015
Back on schedule again this week! :) Although it's a bit late, Happy Thanksgiving to all our US readers I hope you all had a lovely time. It must be nice for you guys as it seems to me to mark the start of the Christmas build up. Over here our nearest celebration is Guy Fawkes night on the 5th which isn't a huge deal apart from we get to play with explosives for a change but it's often the point when we start thinking about Christmas straight afterwards too.
Anyways.. Next week Abi,Alison and Jenny all turn up and Nikki makes a new friend! So it's going to be quite a party! ;)
jon71 at 4:50AM, Dec. 5, 2015
Thank you SkyAngel and Bearinoz for the answer.
Udyr at 3:57PM, Dec. 2, 2015
For some reason I think of moomin and the groke that appears outside the moomin house when i see Nikki (sorry Nik!) in that first panel. Cute page either way!
skyangel at 4:47PM, Dec. 1, 2015
DV: I do try to keep a slightly masculine look to Nikki's face at all times but when she has make-up on and dresses well I can't help wanting her to look as fabulous! lol I wanted to try and make her look drab in the first couple of panels bit I guess I'm just too soft! ;) You're right about the last panel too!! :)
BearinOz at 5:44PM, Nov. 30, 2015
You'll be DarkSider, instead of 'Visor, saying things like that ! B-) ...a few steps up from "a little lippy and floofing the hair" , like, say, perfectly painted and manicured fingernails, bit of HRT, and considerable amounts of tape eh voila! You have the classic ladyboy ! Any plans for a Thailand holiday...? B-)
BarryCorbett at 7:36AM, Nov. 30, 2015
They sure live in a confusing and convoluted world. And now they have a common secret. Interesting.
DarkVisor at 4:35AM, Nov. 30, 2015
Also agree with Bear: it's amazing what a little lippy and floofing the hair can do :D
DarkVisor at 4:34AM, Nov. 30, 2015
Even without making much of an effort, Nikki still looks better in panel two than Blueberry Tart and Greenie..... To me, Sarah's query in the last panel was more just asking if the secret was with Lucy than trying to get Nikki to tell her the secret..... Yes, 'taking the piss' is more than just teasing, it's usually a precursor to a brawl but in such a way that it's the one having the 'piss' taken out of that is to blame, unless someone defuses things quickly
BearinOz at 3:15AM, Nov. 30, 2015
I tried to reply tojin71, but my modem "took the day off" again. I think "taking the piss" is common all over U.K./Ireland/R.S.A/N.Z. I think usually a bit 'heavier' than just 'teasing'....oh, and I meant simply the FACE, about the panel difference, not the attire. panel 2 just has a more masculaine face, then you soften him up to a her B-)
skyangel at 11:20AM, Nov. 29, 2015
Kim: Haha as I said to IB just before you, it was more that I felt it had to be this way. Being as Nikki is fed up I felt she would probably make less effort than too much. As for answering the rest, now I feel like you do in wondering what I should or shouldn't say, so I'll dodge the rest! lol ;)
skyangel at 10:57AM, Nov. 29, 2015
Infected: I did want to have Nikki dressed like a total slut as her way of saying she no longer cared what people thought but because of the secret that's making her feel down it didn't feel right.
skyangel at 10:52AM, Nov. 29, 2015
Tupapayon: I must admit I'd rather not know if someone has a secret because once I know they have one my imagination runs away with me! XD
skyangel at 10:43AM, Nov. 29, 2015
Jon71: 'Taking the piss' means 'teasing'. It did cross my mind when putting that but it's such a common expression in my area (Essex) that I used it anyway. I've no idea what the origin is though! lol
skyangel at 10:40AM, Nov. 29, 2015
Bear: Half and half I think! lol Generally speaking though the male body doesn't have the same natural curves as a female so whereas a long figure hugging dress would look okay on a woman it tends to look pretty straight and shapeless on a guy. A belt can really help to pull the waistline in and a shorter dress would flare out more too from the hips. I didn't feel Nikki looked as plain as I'd hoped though so I should probably have written this differently! ;)
Phantomduck at 12:29PM, Nov. 28, 2015
Sarah to the rescue.
KimLuster at 6:33AM, Nov. 28, 2015
Count me in as one who also thought Nikki would be dazzling - great pull, Sky...!! Got me good! :) Sarah did a good job fixing up up though (Sarah looks fantastic, btw...) So now I'm expecting some awkward interactions between Sarah, Nikki and Lucy's other friends, perhaps an angry blowup!! But maybe you'll pull one on me again haha!
Infected Blood at 5:51AM, Nov. 28, 2015
Oh wow, and there I was thinking Nikki had showed up looking awesome :D But it's now clear N. and Lucy have a secret... *Waiting to hear about it*
tupapayon at 5:17AM, Nov. 28, 2015
I guess I understand how Sarita feels...Nobody tells me nothing!...
jon71 at 4:44AM, Nov. 28, 2015
What does "take the piss out of you" mean? I've never heard that expression. I should take the opportunity to say I'm loving this story b.t.w.
BearinOz at 3:05AM, Nov. 28, 2015
I assume the 'difference' between panel 2 Nikki, and panels 4/6 Nikki are deliberate artwork thingies? To get a more boyish look, then soften it....I try to 'drift' Leslie a little into the boyish, from time to time (don't suppose you've noticed) too, like that. I'm glad it wasn't too bad, and Sare made the improvement B-)