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A Secret Chord - Part 5

2023.06.03 10:36 Noghbuddy A Secret Chord - Part 5

This part got a little bit away from me. I only intended to have a brief moment between David and Ruk'sa, but it grew a bit more than I planned. It seemed like the right time for David to tell a little bit about his side of things. I hope you enjoy, and once again let me know what you think.
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CW: Suicidal thoughts/actions
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David was all-too familiar with the ceiling of his bedroom. He’d spent many nights staring up at it praying for sleep to take him. Of course, then he had to deal with the nightmares. Tonight, was no different. Well, there were the two fik sleeping on either side of him, but the insomnia still had a firm grasp of him. The following afternoon he was supposed to catch a chartered shuttle out to the boonies for the funeral of a man he didn’t know. He could probably catch some sleep on the red eye, but if he couldn’t even sleep in his own bed…
He decided to stretch his legs. Thanks to a bit of luck, he wasn’t pinned down like last time, so he tried his best to stealthily shuffle off the foot of the bed. He padded silently to the bathroom, closed the door, then flicked on the light. Blinded for a moment, he blinked his eyes a couple times in the mirror until his vision cleared. Between the dark circles under his eyes and how gaunt his cheeks had become; his face took on an almost skull-like appearance.
He stared into his eyes, watching them dilate ever so slightly. Come on, man. You gotta get some sleep. Something. Anything. He ran his fingers through his mop, contemplating whether he should try and find some kind of barber. Perhaps one that could do something about his beard too. Knowing his luck, the aliens probably just grow perfect hair and have no concept of a hairstylist.
Resting his elbows on the counter, he pressed the heels of his hands into his eyes until he saw spots. Just let exhaustion take you. It wouldn’t be the first time.
He flicked off the light and waited for his eyes to adjust to the dark once again. Once he could see, he padded back out of the bathroom and into the living room. The fik had overrun the small abode. Half a dozen bodies strewn about peacefully asleep on the floor, the room full of gentle breathing and the occasional snore. Chief Sulta had claimed the couch after being denied the bed by David. She made it clear he could also use the bed, but he didn’t feel comfortable letting a stranger into it. This of course didn’t stop the other two who were with him the previous night. Apparently, they thought they got a pass. He was too frustrated to object. Plus…They were warm…
David carefully stepped over the sleeping forms making his way to his kitchen. The chief seemed alright after a couple conversations. His guardians disapproved vehemently of course, but she seemed honest. A bit too honest. She really intended to do everything she could to keep David safe, but…Well, she wasn’t the sharpest bulb in the box.
Clearing the threshold, he made his way to the fridge for something to drink. As he sipped, he checked the time. It was still a few hours till morning. It was hard to tell on station. This one orbited a moon that orbited a gas giant that orbited another gas giant that all orbited a distant star. There was some kind of galactic standard time, but David could never get his head around it.
“Why are you awake?”
He looked up at Rus’ka leaning against the doorway. She was rubbing sleep out of her eyes.
“I can’t sleep.”
“Why?”
“I just can’t. I have insomnia.”
“What’s that?”
“It’s where I can’t sleep.”
She crossed the room to stand beside him as he turned to lean back against the counter.
“Sleeping is easy. Just close eyes and relax. Sleep come to you. You try too hard, maybe?”
He sighed and reminded himself that they were a relatively young species that didn’t come with countless medical journals or psychology papers. Lucky them.
“If only it were that easy. No. I broke whatever I had that let me sleep.”
“How can you fix?”
“I…I don’t know.”
“Well…How did you break?”
He closed his eyes and set his glass aside, “I don’t know…Well, I have some ideas, but I don’t know.”
“What ideas?”
He couldn’t tell if she knew what she was doing or was just stubbornly persistent. Probably a mix of both. “Probably what happened to me.”
“What happened to you?”
He took a deep breath and slid down the counter to sit on the floor. She joined him there. “I told you: a lot.” He looked her in the eyes. She didn’t look away. He didn’t want to talk about this. He’d do anything besides talk about this, but… If she wanted to live here. Live with him, then she should probably know. She’d find out one way or another. When did I accept that?
Looking down between his knees he sighed and began, “I was kidnapped. I don’t remember much of what happened. One minute I’m trying to figure out why my Honda died again, the next I’m strapped to a table.” He shuddered. “I was groggy, but I could still feel them-“ He swallowed, “cutting into me. I couldn’t move. Couldn’t scream. I just felt and watched. They were out of a nightmare. They couldn’t be real. But I felt it. It was real. It hurt. Oh God, it hurt.”
He screwed his eyes shut trying to force the memory down. To think of anything else. Ruk’sa put her arm around his shoulder and gave a gentle squeeze. “Then I could hear them. I could understand the snakes.” He fingered the scar behind his ear, “They put a translator in me. Then threw me in a cell. I was a slave.”
*****
As soon as he could move his arms, he began hammering on the metal cage around him. “Let me out! Don’t do this! Let me out!”
In a flash a blade whizzed past his temple scoring a shallow cut. “Silence! You will not speak. You have nothing to say anyway.”
His crimson captor ignored him and returned to the console before them. David took stock of his situation to find any possible way out. He was prone on his back in a metal coffin with a grate by his head, apparently there for easy stabbing access. He took a minute to control his breathing when the guard slithered out the door.
The box wasn’t tiny. It seemed to be made for larger creatures, but it was still a challenge for David to sit up. He grabbed onto the bars and pulled himself up to the hatch. A quick scan revealed the handle just outside. He thrust his hands through the bars, but he couldn’t reach the latch. It was so close. It looked like it turned toward him. All he had to do was pull it.
He sat for a moment contemplating what he had available. All he had on him was his rental tux. He regretted not going for the cummerbund, so the bow tie would have to suffice. He pulled it off his neck and stuck his hands out of the cage. It took a few tries, but he eventually managed to toss one end of the tie around the handle and caught it in his other hand. He didn’t have a lot of leverage, but with a steady pull he managed to pop the latch.
It was awkward twisting and dropping to the floor, but he was free…Free-ish. Now he just had to get out of the room. Glancing back to the wall of cells he realized he was the only one there. That made things simple. He stalked to the iris door and peeked out after it hissed open. The halls were empty, so he ducked outside. The place was massive, which made sense given its inhabitants. He noticed the halls had a slight bow in them. Must have made slithering easier.
He picked a direction and padded away as quietly as his dress shoes allowed. He’d stop at every intersection and listen. He chose the path with the least sound up until some kind of alarm sounded.
“Cell breach. Alert. Cell breach.”
He needed to hide, and fast. Looking around the circular hallway he noticed pipes and vents above him. Using the rounded walls to his advantage, he got a running start and ran up the side of the warped wall. It took a couple tries, but he eventually made his primate ancestors proud and caught a pipe above him. He hauled himself up and began shuffling awkwardly above the hallway.
Below him pandemonium broke out. He saw dozens of snake monsters slithering this way or that, looking for him. Each armed.
David channeled his inner John McClain and pulled a vent off the ceiling and climbed inside. As he crawled, he thought about what he was even looking for. There had to be some kind of escape pod, or shuttle he could steal. Maybe hide out on the next shuttle headed down to abduct some other poor dumb bastard. All he knew was he needed to get home. After scuttling around for a while his luck ran out. He crawled over a vent that couldn’t hold his weight and he fell into a hallway. Hauling himself upright with a groan he stopped dead at what he saw.
He could see Earth through the window. David never believed he could be an astronaut. He thought this view would forever be a dream, but there it was. Earth was beautiful.
Then he felt a sharp stinging pain across his back as a monster slashed him. He convulsed and collapsed, losing consciousness as he was dragged back to Hell.
*****
“I don’t know how long I was there…But that was the last time I saw home…I tried escaping. Many times. I saw home and damn it I was going to get back…Each time they punished me. Each time I ‘lost value’.” He looked over his scared arm then squeezed his eyes shut. Forcing the memories away. He didn’t want to be taken again, but they pulled. He could feel the cuts. The burns.
Ruk’sa rubbed his shoulders and leaned into him. Trying to keep him there with her.
With a shuddering breath, David continued, “Then one day, I was ‘rescued’. I don’t know if they were with the Community or just pretending, but some of those big bastards raided the ship. It got loud and violent. They hauled us off and took us to a little waystation. Refueling, I guess. They kept telling us we were safe. Then one of them…I think he was one of them, told us we needed a medical examination.”
*****
David and a couple of other escapees stared out the window at the strange planet. It was a pale-yellow rock drifting around some distant star. They were let off the ship to stretch their legs while it refueled for the next leg of the journey. David didn’t know where it was supposed to go. He just wanted to go home. He didn’t know or care how he’d explain what happened to him. There were plenty of crazy whack-jobs who claimed to be abducted. He could just roll with them. Or just pretend the whole thing never happened.
One of those big bastards who ripped him out of his cell and tossed him bodily off the ship appeared in the doorway.
“You there. You need a medic to look you over. Come on over here and let’s take a look at you.”
Seemed fair enough. David wasn’t sure how much blood was too much to lose, but the snakes flirted with that line all too often. He and the others shuffled over to the giant and where he directed. David entered the room and was soon pulled up by his arm. It felt like it might pop out of its socket. He struggled and thrashed before a giant fist sent the world to spin.
He woke up in another cell with another man. All he could do was weep.
*****
David didn’t notice when Ruk’sa drew him into her lap. He clutched at her arm to stay where he was. In the here and now. He could still see Sammuel’s face.
“The big bastards didn’t cut. They just hit you. Or starved you. All I could do was hold on. I tried to help Sammuel. Tried to keep him strong. If he was strong then I would be strong. We’d come so far. I held out. I did it once, I could do it again. And I was right. We were liberated once again after God only knows how long. We were free.” He swallowed and wiped away the tears forming in hie eyes.
“I can still remember the blinding light. I was numb when they hauled us off. They took us to some big station and asked where we wanted to go. I told them I just wanted to go home.” He let the tears fall now, “they told me it was gone. ‘What do you mean it’s gone?’ ‘It’s been destroyed. A terrible tragedy.’ I thought they were lying. It had to be another trick to keep me enslaved. I never escaped. They just refuse to send me home…Then they showed me…”
He clutched at her shoulders and buried his face in the nape of her neck, “That was all I had! I just wanted to go home! And they fucking stole that too!”
He wept and shuddered in her grasp. She stroked the back of his head while he collected himself.
“They tried to fix me. I broke down. I had nothing left. So, they sent me away to the loony bin. I just wanted to die. Is that too much to ask? Just bury me with the rest of my kind. But they had to try and fix me. They barely knew me or mine! How can you fix that!?”
*****
He was trapped once again. The fucking snake sat there asking questions like they didn’t destroy his life.
“David. Please talk to me. I’m trying to help you. If you just talk to me, we can help you.”
What fresh Hell was this? Making his tormentors try and fix him? David closed his eyes and refused to speak. If he looked at her, he could only relive what they did.
“I know what you went through was stressful…”
She didn’t know shit! How could she? He wouldn’t give her anything. Never again. He wasn’t a slave. He’d die first. Why didn’t he die? He should be with all the others. What’s left?
“David, please. I’m trying to help you. I just want what’s best for you.”
He knew what was best for him. He was tired of everyone trying to control him. This was no different. Well, no more. He’d seize the last bit of control he had. His hands were bound, but his mouth was still free. He bit down on his wrist. Maybe he could bleed out before someone stopped him.
“Nurse! Nurse! I need you in here!”
*****
David didn’t know how long it had been. Ruk’sa was rocking him back and forth. He felt tired. But he still couldn’t sleep.
“I was trapped there for a while…I couldn’t take it…Once they realized I wouldn’t talk to a snake, I started saying the magic words. ‘Oh, I feel better. I’m moving on. I’ll be fine I promise.’ They didn’t know the first thing about humans. I lied. They let me go thinking they’d done good… When they let me free, I tried taking all the pills they gave me. I tried ending it all a couple more times…They’re too damn good at stopping me.”
Ruk’sa couldn’t stop herself. She clutched David tightly to herself. “Saaaa, no! David, no! You can’t mean that! David must…David must….Saa!” She was ashamed for not having the words. She couldn’t fix him.
“I’m sorry…You just found a broken human…Just let me be broken.”
“No!...We fix you!...We must!” She held him tight as if he’d slip away. She didn’t know what to say. But she’d figure it out. She had to.
They stayed like that for a while before David asked, “Can…Can you hold me? Just like this? Please?”
She nodded, “Forever, if I must.”
David buried his face in her chest while she clutched him tightly. She tried to stop the tears from falling. To stay strong. To hold him and show him he was safe.
She tried her best, all the while a certain albino listened from around the corner, out of sight.

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2023.06.03 10:06 philosophiesde Neurocentrism

#Neurocentrism
The article "#Neurozentrismus" published here was published by the author as a Wikipedia entry at: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurozentrismus and refers to the already published essay "The neurocentrist worldview - please turn !" (https://philosophies.de/index.php/2021/04/25/das-neurozentristische-weltbild/).
Neurocentrism is a neologism based on the term Eurocentrism and goes back to the book "I is not brain! Philosophy of Mind for the 21st Century" (2015) by German philosopher and book author Markus Gabriel. The term is meant as a critique of the central focus on the brain in solving the "difficult problem of consciousness" ("hard problem of consciousness"). Mainly the cognitive neurosciences would disregard other essential aspects in the attempt to solve the problem to explain the "conscious ego" , "self", "qualia" by centering on the brain.
More on: https://philosophies.de/index.php/2022/08/22/neurozentrismus/
There is an orange translation button "Google Translator>>" at the bottom left.
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7/25/2019 Moonlighter
7/18/2019 Limbo
7/11/2019 Torchlight
7/4/2019 Overcooked
7/3/2019 Dauntless
7/3/2019 Last Day of June

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2023.06.03 09:42 dinkomaricic [H] Satisfactory, TABS, Hurtworld, Clone Drone In Danger Zone, Visage, Empyrion, SCP 5K, Call To Arms, SCUM, Death's Stranding DC, SOD2 Juggernaut, Tower Unite, Control UE, Hell Let Loose, ETS2, Dusk, Mortuary Assistant, Friday 13th, B4B & 100's more [W] Wishlist, Paypal (EU)

I'm from EU,so GAMES SHOULD work pretty much anywhere
NOT BUYING GAMES,ONLY TRADES - games for games or selling for paypal
No interest in TF2 keys,CSGO cases or ANY other virtual currency
BUYER covers the FEES (if outside EU,EU F&F only)
My Steam account so you don't offer me something I own
My Wishlist
My SGSRep
My IGSRep

Only looking for Steam games - so don't offer origin,uplay,rockstar,bnet or ANY other launcher
100% of my games keys are bought by me from official stores & I expect the same in return,so don't offer me keyshop games or game keys you got in a trade as I will decline
I retain the right to ask for proof of ownership for ANY game I want - just like YOU have the right to ask me the same

List of games I have:
Also have the Earthquake Relief bundle but reddit wont let me write all the games cause my topic would be too big - just ask
7 Billion Humans
8Doors Arum's Afterlife Adventure
10 Second Ninja X
60 Seconds!
112 Operator
140
198X
911 Operator
A Case Of Distrust
A Year Of Rain
Absolver
Aeolis Tournament
Age Of Wonders III
Ageless
Airport CEO
AI War 2
Alien Spidy
Aliens Vs Predator Collection
All You Can Eat
Almost There The Platformer
American Fugitive
Amnesia A Machine For Pigs + The Dark Descent (1 key for both games)
Amnesia Fortnight 2012
Amnesia Fortnight 2014
Amnesia Fortnight 2017
Amnesia Rebirth (X2)
Among Us (X2)
Ancestors The Humankind Odyssey (EU & Africa lock)
Aragami (X2)
Archamon
Army Men RTS
Attack Of The Earthlings
Automobilista
Aven Colony
Avernum 3 Ruined World
Azkend 2 The World Beneath
Back 4 Blood (EU region lock)
Backbone
Band Of Defenders
Banished
Baseball Riot
Batora Lost Haven
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
Behind The Frame Finest Scenery NEW
Beholder 2
Bendy And The Dark Revival (X2)
Bendy And The Ink Machine
Betrayer (delisted)
Between The Stars (X2)
Beyond Eyes
Beyond The Wire
Bionic Commando
Bionic Commando Rearmed
Bird Of Light
Black Paradox
Blasphemous
Bohemian Killing
Book Of Demons
Bomber Crew Deluxe
Borderlands 3 + Director's Cut (ask about region locks)
Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe Edition NEW (ask about region locks)
Boreal Blade
Broken Age (X2)
Brothers A Tale Of Two Sons (X2)
Builder Simulator NEW
Butcher
Call Of Juarez
Call Of The Sea (X2)
Call To Arms Basic Edition
Call To Arms Gates Of Hell Ostfront
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Chenso Club
Chernobylite Enhanced Edition
Cities In Motion 2
CivCity Rome
Clone Drone In The Danger Zone
Clouds & Sheep 2
Coffin Dodgers
Cook Serve Delicious 3
Company Of Heroes Complete Edition
Control Ultimate Edition
Corridor Z
Cosmic Osmo And The World Beyond The Mackerel
Crash Drive 3
Creatures Inc
Crookz The Big Heist
Crossbow Bloodnight
Crusader Kings Complete
Crying Suns
Dagon The Eldritch Box
Danger Scavenger
Day Of Infamy
Dead Age
Dead In Vinland
Deadly Premonition Director's Cut
Deadbeat Heroes (X2)
Dear Ester Landmark Edition
Death Stranding Director's Cut
Death Squared
Deep Dungeons Of Doom
Deep Sky Derelicts
Demon Turf
Deployment
Desert Child
Destiny 2 Beyond Light NEW
Diaries Of A Spaceport Janitor
Dicey Dungeons (X2)
Dimension Drifter
Distraint 2 + Soundtrack
Divekick
Dog Sled Saga
Double Fine Adventures Complete Series Deluxe
Downwell
Drawful 2
Draw Slasher
Dreadlands
Dread X Collection
Driftland The Magic Revival
Dry Downing
Duke Nukem Forever Collection
Dungeon Marathon
Dungeon Of The Endless
Dungeons 2
Dungeons 2 Complete
Dungeons 3
Dusk
Dwarfs!?
Eador Imperium
EarthX
Eastside Hockey Manager
ECHO
Edge Of Eternity
Effie
Elderborn
Eldest Souls
Elden Path Of The Forgotten
Embr
Emily Is Away
Empyrion Galactic Survival
Epic Manager
E.T. Armies Deluxe Edition
Etherborn (X2)
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Europa Universalis IV
Evergarden
Expeditions Viking
F1 2018 (delisted)
Family Man
Fantasy Blacksmith
Fantasy Versus
Farmer's Dynasty
Farming Simulator 17
FIA European Truck Racing
Figment (X2)
Finding Paradise
Fire Ungh's Quest
First Class Trouble
Five Dates
Fling To The Finish
Fluffy Horde
Fobia St. Dinfna Hotel
Forgive Me Father
Framed Collection (X2)
Friday the 13th: The Game
Fun With Ragdolls The Game
Fury Unleashed (X2)
Gang Beasts
Garage Bad Trip (X2)
Gas Guzzlers Extreme
Gas Station Simulator
Gauge
Generation Zero NEW
Ghostrunner
Giana Sisters Twisted Dreams + Rise Of The Owlverlord
Gloria Victis NEW
GNOG
Go Home Dinosaurs!
Goat Of Duty
Goetia (X2)
Going Under (X2)
Golden Light
Golf Gang
GoNNER
Grand Ages Medieval
Grand Pigeon's Duty
Greak Memories Of Azur
Gremlins Inc.
Grip Combat Racing + Cygon + Nyvoss + Terra + Vintek DLC (X2)
Guts And Glory (X2)
Hack'n'Slash
Haiku The Robot (X3)
Hamilton's Great Adventure
Hammerfight
Headlander
Heal
Hedon Bloodrite
Hell Let Loose
Hellblade Senua's Sacrifice
Hello Neighbor
Hellbound
Hero Defense
Hero's Hour (EU region lock)
Hexologic
Hidden & Dangerous Action Pack
Hidden & Dangerous 2 Courage Under Fire
Hive Jump (X2)
Hiveswap Act 2
Hiveswap Friend Sim (X2)
Hollow Knight
Homeworld Deserts Of Kharak
Hotshot Racing
Hot Tin Roof The Cat That Wore A Fedora
Hot Wheels Unleashed
Hover (X2)
Human Resource Machine
Hurtworld
I Am Bread
I Am Not A Monster First Contact
Ice Lakes
If Found...
Ikenfell
Impact Winter (delisted)
In Between
Industria
Inexistence Rebirth
Infinite Air With Mark McMorris (delisted)
Influent
Inmost
Interplanetary Enhanced Edition
Intruder
Ion Fury
Iron Danger
Iron Harvest
Jack Axe
Jalopy
Jet Set Knights
Juanito Arcade Mayhem
Jump Stars
Jurassic World Evolution
Just Die Already
KartKraft
Kathy Rain Directors Cut
Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes (X2)
Killing Floor 2 Digital Deluxe NEW
Kill To Collect
Kingdom Classic (X2)
Kingdom New Lands
Kingdoms Of Amalur Re-Reckoning Fate Edition
King Oddball
Labyrinthine
Last Oasis
Last Tide
Lawn Mowing Simulator
Lead And Gold Gangs Of Wild West (X2)
Legacy Of Dorn Herald Of Oblivion (delisted)
Legend Of Keepers Career Of A Dungeon Master
Leisure Suit Larry Retro Bundle (1 to 7)
Lethal League Blaze
Liberated (GOG key)
Lifeless Planet Premium Edition
Light Fall
Little Big Workshop
Lone Fungus
Lost Planet Complete Pack
Lost Ruins
Lust For Darkness
Lust From Beyond M Edition
Magicka
Magrunner Dark Pulse
Maid Of Sker
Main Assembly (X2)
Mars Horizon
Masquerade The Baubles Of Doom
Max Payne 3 (Rockstar Launcher)
Mega Man Legacy Collection
Midnight Ghost Hunt NEW
Midnight Protocol
Mind Scanners
Mini Metro
Miscreated (X2)
Monster Crown
Moon Hunters
Morbid The Seven Acolytes
Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021
Motorsport Manager
Mount And Blade Warband
My Lovely Daughter
Naruto To Boruto Shinobi Striker
Nascar Heat 5 Ultimate
Nebuchadnezzar
NecroVisioN Lost Company
NecroWorn
Neighbours Back From Hell
Neo Cab
Neon Abyss
NeuroVoider
Neverout
Nickelodeon All Star Brawl (X2)
Ninjin Clash Of Carrots
No Time To Relax
Northgard NEW
Not Tonight
Obduction
Observation
Octahedron
Odyssey The Story Of Science
Of Orcs And Men
Old School Musical
OlliOlli World Rad Edition
On Rusty Trails
One Finger Death Punch 2
Onikira Demon Killer
Operation Tango NEW
Orbital Racer
Orcs Must Die 2 Complete
Original War
Orwell Ignorance Is Strength
Out Of Reach Treasure Royal
Overlord II
Overpass
Override Mech City Brawl
Oxenfree
Pacer
Paint The Town Red
Paper Fire Rookie
Paradise Lost
Path Of Giants
Paw Paw Paw
Payday 2 + Big Mike mask
Peaky Blinders Mastermind (delisted)
Penarium
People Playground (X2)
Perfect Heist 2
PGA Tour 2K21 (X2)
Phoenix Point Year One Edition
Pikuniku
Pine
Pinstripe
Pixplode
Plane Mechanic Simulator
Poöf
Popup Dungeon
Post Void
Pound Of Ground (X2)
PowerSlave Exhumed
Prehistoric Kingdom
Primal Carnage Extinction (X2)
Project Cars GOTY (delisted)
Project Hospital
Project Warlock
Propnight
Pulsar The Lost Colony NEW
Pumped BMX+
Punch Club
Purrfect Date
Quest Of Dungeons
RAD (X2)
Radio Commander
Rad Rodgers Radical Edition
Railroad Tycoon 2
Railroad Tycoon 3
Railway Empire
Rain World
Raji An Ancient Epic
Rebel Cops
Rec Center Tycoon
Red Faction Armageddon
Red Solstice 2 Survivors
Redeemer Enhanced Edition
Redout Enhanced Edition
Re-Legion
Remothered Broken Porcelain
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil Revelations (X2)
Resident Evil Revelations 2 Deluxe Edition
Retimed
Retrowave
Reventure
Revita
Ring Of Pain
Rings Of Saturn
Riot Civil Unrest
Rise Of Industry
Rise Of Insanity
Riven The Sequel To MYST
Roarr! The Adventures Of Rampage Rex
Roboquest
Rogue Heroes Ruins Of Tasos
Rogue Lords
Rogue Stormers
Rover Mechanic Simulator
RPG Maker VX
Rustler
Sable
Salt And Sanctuary
Satellite Reign
Satisfactory
Saturday Morning RPG
Say No! More
SCP 5K
SCUM (X2)
ScourgeBringer
Serious Sam 2
Serious Sam BFE (X2)
Serious Sam Classics Revolution
Serious Sam Double D XXL
Serious Sam HD The First & Second Encounter (1 key for both)
Serious Sam HD The Second Encounter Legend Of The Beast
Serious Sam HD The Second Encounter Serious 8
Serious Sam Kamikaze Attack
Serious Sam The Random Encounter
Serious Sam Bogus Detour
Shadow Tactics Aiko's Choice
Shady Part Of Me
She Remembered Caterpillars
She Will Punish Them
Shing!
Shock Troopers
Shogun's Empire Hex Commander
Shuyan Saga
Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Sid Meier's Railroads
Simulacra Collection
Skeletal Avenger
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Skully
Slime Rancher
Slinger VR
Smoke And Sacrifice (X2)
Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
Sniper Elite 4 Deluxe + Season Pass
SOMA
Song Of Iron
Soulblight
Spacebase DF-9
Space Hulk Ascension (delisted)
Sparkle 2
Sparkle Unleashed
Spellcaster University
Spelunx And The Caves Of Mr. Seudo
Spiritfarer Farewell Edition NEW
Stacking
Starsand (X2)
Star Wars Jedi Knight Jedi Academy
Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic
Stasis
State Of Decay 2 Juggernaut Edition
State Of Mind
Steel Rats
Stick Fight The Game (X3)
Stories Untold
Streets Of Fury EX
Strider (X2)
Struggling
Stubbs The Zombie
Styx Shards Of Darkness
Submerged Hidden Depths
Suchart Genius Artist Simulator
Super Indie Carts
Super Magbot
Supraland
SurrounDead (X2)
Surviving The Aftermath
Suzerain
Swag And Sorcery
Sword Legacy Omen
Swords And Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon
Swords And Souls Neverseen (X2)
Syberia II
Syberia 3 Deluxe Edition
Syberia The World Before
Syndrome
System Shock Enhanced Edition
Table Manners The Physics-Based Dating Game
Tabletop Playground
Tacoma
Take On Helicopters
Tales From Candlekeep Tomb Of Annihilation (delisted)
Tales Of Monkey Island Complete
Talisman Digital Edition + City,Frostmarch,Sacred Pool (trading only as a bundle)
Talisman Origins
Tank Mechanic Simulator
Telefrag VR
Teleglitch Die More Edition
Tennis In The Face
Tennis World Tour (X2)
Tesla Force
Tesla Vs Lovecraft
Tharsis (X2)
The Amazing American Circus
The Ambassador Fractured Timelines
The Adventure Pals
The Battle Of Polytopia Moonrise Deluxe
The Blackout Club
The Citadel
The Count Lucador
The Free Ones (delisted)
The Golf Club 2019 featuring PGA Tour
theHunter Call Of The Wild (X3)
The Invisible Hand NEW
The Journey Down Chapter Three
The King Of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match
The Last Blade
The Life And Suffering Of Sir Brante
The Long Dark Survival Edition (X2)
The Manhole Masterpiece Edition
The Mims Beginning
The Mortuary Assistant
The Night Of The Rabbit
The Serpent Rogue
The Signifier Director's Cut
The Textorcist The Story of Ray Bibbia (X2)
The Uncertain Last Quiet Day (X2)
The USB Stick Found In The Grass
The Walking Dead Season 1 + 400 Days
The Wild Eight (X2)
They Bleed Pixels
Think Of The Children
This War Of Mine
Thronebreaker The Witcher Tales
THOTH
Through The Darkest Of Times
Timeshift
Time Recoil
Titan Quest Anniversary
Toejam & Earl Back In The Groove
TOEM
Tohu
Tools Up
Tooth And Tail (X2)
Torchlight (X2)
Total Tank Simulator
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Toto Temple Deluxe
Tower Of Time (X2)
Tower Unite
Townscaper (X2)
Townsmen A Kingdom Rebuilt
Toybox Turbos
Tracks The Train Set Game
Train Station Renovation
Treasure Hunter Simulator (X2)
Tropico 4
True Fear Forsaken Souls Part 1
Tyranny Deluxe Edition
Unexplored
Unloved
Unmetal
Unshaded
Vambrace Cold Soul
Vane
Velocibox
Verdun
Vikings Wolves Of Midgard
Visage
Volcanoids (X2)
V Rally 4
Wanderlust Travel Stories (GOG key)
Warhammer 40K Chaos Gate Daemonhunters NEW
Warhammer End Times Vermintide
Warhammer Vermintide 2 NEW
Warlock Master Of The Arcane
Warpips
Warsaw
Wasteland 2 Director's Cut
We Are The Dwarves
We Should Talk
Western Press
We Were Here Together
When Ski Lifts Go Wrong
Where The Water Tastes Like Wine
While True: Learn() Chief Technology Officer Edition
White Day: A Labyrinth Named School
Windjammers 2 NEW
Wooden Sen'SeY
Worms Rumble + Legends DLC
Wrath Aeon Of Ruin (X2)
XCOM Complete Pack
Xenoraid The First Space War
X Morph Defense + European Assault + Last Bastion + Survival Of The Fittest (1 key for all)
XIII Classic
Xuan-Yuan Sword The Gate Of Firmament
Yet Another Zombie Defense HD
Ylands Exploration Pack
Yoku's Island Express
Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair
Zack 2 Celestine's Map
ZIC Zombies In City
Zombie Army Trilogy

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2023.06.03 09:38 dinkomaricic [H] Satisfactory, TABS, Hurtworld, Clone Drone In Danger Zone, Visage, Empyrion, SCP 5K, Call To Arms, SCUM, Death's Stranding DC, SOD2 Juggernaut, Tower Unite, Control UE, Hell Let Loose, ETS2, Dusk, Mortuary Assistant, Friday 13th, B4B & 100's more [W] Wishlist, Paypal (EU)

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2023.06.03 09:32 dinkomaricic [H] Satisfactory, TABS, Hurtworld, Clone Drone In Danger Zone, Visage, Empyrion, SCP 5K, Call To Arms, SCUM, Death's Stranding DC, SOD2 Juggernaut, Tower Unite, Control UE, Hell Let Loose, ETS2, Dusk, Mortuary Assistant, Friday 13th, B4B & 100's more [W] Wishlist, Paypal (EU)

I'm from EU,so GAMES SHOULD work pretty much anywhere
NOT BUYING GAMES,ONLY TRADES - games for games or selling for paypal
No interest in TF2 keys,CSGO cases or ANY other virtual currency
BUYER covers the FEES (if outside EU,EU F&F only)
My Steam account so you don't offer me something I own
My Wishlist
My SGSRep
My IGSRep

Only looking for Steam games - so don't offer origin,uplay,rockstar,bnet or ANY other launcher
100% of my games keys are bought by me from official stores & I expect the same in return,so don't offer me keyshop games or game keys you got in a trade as I will decline
I retain the right to ask for proof of ownership for ANY game I want - just like YOU have the right to ask me the same

List of games I have:
Also have the Earthquake Relief bundle but reddit wont let me write all the games cause my topic would be too big - just ask
7 Billion Humans
8Doors Arum's Afterlife Adventure
10 Second Ninja X
60 Seconds!
112 Operator
140
198X
911 Operator
A Case Of Distrust
A Year Of Rain
Absolver
Aeolis Tournament
Age Of Wonders III
Ageless
Airport CEO
AI War 2
Alien Spidy
Aliens Vs Predator Collection
All You Can Eat
Almost There The Platformer
American Fugitive
Amnesia A Machine For Pigs + The Dark Descent (1 key for both games)
Amnesia Fortnight 2012
Amnesia Fortnight 2014
Amnesia Fortnight 2017
Amnesia Rebirth (X2)
Among Us (X2)
Ancestors The Humankind Odyssey (EU & Africa lock)
Aragami (X2)
Archamon
Army Men RTS
Attack Of The Earthlings
Automobilista
Aven Colony
Avernum 3 Ruined World
Azkend 2 The World Beneath
Back 4 Blood (EU region lock)
Backbone
Band Of Defenders
Banished
Baseball Riot
Batora Lost Haven
Battlestar Galactica Deadlock
Behind The Frame Finest Scenery NEW
Beholder 2
Bendy And The Dark Revival (X2)
Bendy And The Ink Machine
Betrayer (delisted)
Between The Stars (X2)
Beyond Eyes
Beyond The Wire
Bionic Commando
Bionic Commando Rearmed
Bird Of Light
Black Paradox
Blasphemous
Bohemian Killing
Book Of Demons
Bomber Crew Deluxe
Borderlands 3 + Director's Cut (ask about region locks)
Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe Edition NEW (ask about region locks)
Boreal Blade
Broken Age (X2)
Brothers A Tale Of Two Sons (X2)
Builder Simulator NEW
Butcher
Call Of Juarez
Call Of The Sea (X2)
Call To Arms Basic Edition
Call To Arms Gates Of Hell Ostfront
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Chenso Club
Chernobylite Enhanced Edition
Cities In Motion 2
CivCity Rome
Clone Drone In The Danger Zone
Clouds & Sheep 2
Coffin Dodgers
Cook Serve Delicious 3
Company Of Heroes Complete Edition
Control Ultimate Edition
Corridor Z
Cosmic Osmo And The World Beyond The Mackerel
Crash Drive 3
Creatures Inc
Crookz The Big Heist
Crossbow Bloodnight
Crusader Kings Complete
Crying Suns
Dagon The Eldritch Box
Danger Scavenger
Day Of Infamy
Dead Age
Dead In Vinland
Deadly Premonition Director's Cut
Deadbeat Heroes (X2)
Dear Ester Landmark Edition
Death Stranding Director's Cut
Death Squared
Deep Dungeons Of Doom
Deep Sky Derelicts
Demon Turf
Deployment
Desert Child
Destiny 2 Beyond Light NEW
Diaries Of A Spaceport Janitor
Dicey Dungeons (X2)
Dimension Drifter
Distraint 2 + Soundtrack
Divekick
Dog Sled Saga
Double Fine Adventures Complete Series Deluxe
Downwell
Drawful 2
Draw Slasher
Dreadlands
Dread X Collection
Driftland The Magic Revival
Dry Downing
Duke Nukem Forever Collection
Dungeon Marathon
Dungeon Of The Endless
Dungeons 2
Dungeons 2 Complete
Dungeons 3
Dusk
Dwarfs!?
Eador Imperium
EarthX
Eastside Hockey Manager
ECHO
Edge Of Eternity
Effie
Elderborn
Eldest Souls
Elden Path Of The Forgotten
Embr
Emily Is Away
Empyrion Galactic Survival
Epic Manager
E.T. Armies Deluxe Edition
Etherborn (X2)
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Europa Universalis IV
Evergarden
Expeditions Viking
F1 2018 (delisted)
Family Man
Fantasy Blacksmith
Fantasy Versus
Farmer's Dynasty
Farming Simulator 17
FIA European Truck Racing
Figment (X2)
Finding Paradise
Fire Ungh's Quest
First Class Trouble
Five Dates
Fling To The Finish
Fluffy Horde
Fobia St. Dinfna Hotel
Forgive Me Father
Framed Collection (X2)
Friday the 13th: The Game
Fun With Ragdolls The Game
Fury Unleashed (X2)
Gang Beasts
Garage Bad Trip (X2)
Gas Guzzlers Extreme
Gas Station Simulator
Gauge
Generation Zero NEW
Ghostrunner
Giana Sisters Twisted Dreams + Rise Of The Owlverlord
Gloria Victis NEW
GNOG
Go Home Dinosaurs!
Goat Of Duty
Goetia (X2)
Going Under (X2)
Golden Light
Golf Gang
GoNNER
Grand Ages Medieval
Grand Pigeon's Duty
Greak Memories Of Azur
Gremlins Inc.
Grip Combat Racing + Cygon + Nyvoss + Terra + Vintek DLC (X2)
Guts And Glory (X2)
Hack'n'Slash
Haiku The Robot (X3)
Hamilton's Great Adventure
Hammerfight
Headlander
Heal
Hedon Bloodrite
Hell Let Loose
Hellblade Senua's Sacrifice
Hello Neighbor
Hellbound
Hero Defense
Hero's Hour (EU region lock)
Hexologic
Hidden & Dangerous Action Pack
Hidden & Dangerous 2 Courage Under Fire
Hive Jump (X2)
Hiveswap Act 2
Hiveswap Friend Sim (X2)
Hollow Knight
Homeworld Deserts Of Kharak
Hotshot Racing
Hot Tin Roof The Cat That Wore A Fedora
Hot Wheels Unleashed
Hover (X2)
Human Resource Machine
Hurtworld
I Am Bread
I Am Not A Monster First Contact
Ice Lakes
If Found...
Ikenfell
Impact Winter (delisted)
In Between
Industria
Inexistence Rebirth
Infinite Air With Mark McMorris (delisted)
Influent
Inmost
Interplanetary Enhanced Edition
Intruder
Ion Fury
Iron Danger
Iron Harvest
Jack Axe
Jalopy
Jet Set Knights
Juanito Arcade Mayhem
Jump Stars
Jurassic World Evolution
Just Die Already
KartKraft
Kathy Rain Directors Cut
Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes (X2)
Killing Floor 2 Digital Deluxe NEW
Kill To Collect
Kingdom Classic (X2)
Kingdom New Lands
Kingdoms Of Amalur Re-Reckoning Fate Edition
King Oddball
Labyrinthine
Last Oasis
Last Tide
Lawn Mowing Simulator
Lead And Gold Gangs Of Wild West (X2)
Legacy Of Dorn Herald Of Oblivion (delisted)
Legend Of Keepers Career Of A Dungeon Master
Leisure Suit Larry Retro Bundle (1 to 7)
Lethal League Blaze
Liberated (GOG key)
Lifeless Planet Premium Edition
Light Fall
Little Big Workshop
Lone Fungus
Lost Planet Complete Pack
Lost Ruins
Lust For Darkness
Lust From Beyond M Edition
Magicka
Magrunner Dark Pulse
Maid Of Sker
Main Assembly (X2)
Mars Horizon
Masquerade The Baubles Of Doom
Max Payne 3 (Rockstar Launcher)
Mega Man Legacy Collection
Midnight Ghost Hunt NEW
Midnight Protocol
Mind Scanners
Mini Metro
Miscreated (X2)
Monster Crown
Moon Hunters
Morbid The Seven Acolytes
Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021
Motorsport Manager
Mount And Blade Warband
My Lovely Daughter
Naruto To Boruto Shinobi Striker
Nascar Heat 5 Ultimate
Nebuchadnezzar
NecroVisioN Lost Company
NecroWorn
Neighbours Back From Hell
Neo Cab
Neon Abyss
NeuroVoider
Neverout
Nickelodeon All Star Brawl (X2)
Ninjin Clash Of Carrots
No Time To Relax
Northgard NEW
Not Tonight
Obduction
Observation
Octahedron
Odyssey The Story Of Science
Of Orcs And Men
Old School Musical
OlliOlli World Rad Edition
On Rusty Trails
One Finger Death Punch 2
Onikira Demon Killer
Operation Tango NEW
Orbital Racer
Orcs Must Die 2 Complete
Original War
Orwell Ignorance Is Strength
Out Of Reach Treasure Royal
Overlord II
Overpass
Override Mech City Brawl
Oxenfree
Pacer
Paint The Town Red
Paper Fire Rookie
Paradise Lost
Path Of Giants
Paw Paw Paw
Payday 2 + Big Mike mask
Peaky Blinders Mastermind (delisted)
Penarium
People Playground (X2)
Perfect Heist 2
PGA Tour 2K21 (X2)
Phoenix Point Year One Edition
Pikuniku
Pine
Pinstripe
Pixplode
Plane Mechanic Simulator
Poöf
Popup Dungeon
Post Void
Pound Of Ground (X2)
PowerSlave Exhumed
Prehistoric Kingdom
Primal Carnage Extinction (X2)
Project Cars GOTY (delisted)
Project Hospital
Project Warlock
Propnight
Pulsar The Lost Colony NEW
Pumped BMX+
Punch Club
Purrfect Date
Quest Of Dungeons
RAD (X2)
Radio Commander
Rad Rodgers Radical Edition
Railroad Tycoon 2
Railroad Tycoon 3
Railway Empire
Rain World
Raji An Ancient Epic
Rebel Cops
Rec Center Tycoon
Red Faction Armageddon
Red Solstice 2 Survivors
Redeemer Enhanced Edition
Redout Enhanced Edition
Re-Legion
Remothered Broken Porcelain
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil Revelations (X2)
Resident Evil Revelations 2 Deluxe Edition
Retimed
Retrowave
Reventure
Revita
Ring Of Pain
Rings Of Saturn
Riot Civil Unrest
Rise Of Industry
Rise Of Insanity
Riven The Sequel To MYST
Roarr! The Adventures Of Rampage Rex
Roboquest
Rogue Heroes Ruins Of Tasos
Rogue Lords
Rogue Stormers
Rover Mechanic Simulator
RPG Maker VX
Rustler
Sable
Salt And Sanctuary
Satellite Reign
Satisfactory
Saturday Morning RPG
Say No! More
SCP 5K
SCUM (X2)
ScourgeBringer
Serious Sam 2
Serious Sam BFE (X2)
Serious Sam Classics Revolution
Serious Sam Double D XXL
Serious Sam HD The First & Second Encounter (1 key for both)
Serious Sam HD The Second Encounter Legend Of The Beast
Serious Sam HD The Second Encounter Serious 8
Serious Sam Kamikaze Attack
Serious Sam The Random Encounter
Serious Sam Bogus Detour
Shadow Tactics Aiko's Choice
Shady Part Of Me
She Remembered Caterpillars
She Will Punish Them
Shing!
Shock Troopers
Shogun's Empire Hex Commander
Shuyan Saga
Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Sid Meier's Railroads
Simulacra Collection
Skeletal Avenger
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
Skully
Slime Rancher
Slinger VR
Smoke And Sacrifice (X2)
Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
Sniper Elite 4 Deluxe + Season Pass
SOMA
Song Of Iron
Soulblight
Spacebase DF-9
Space Hulk Ascension (delisted)
Sparkle 2
Sparkle Unleashed
Spellcaster University
Spelunx And The Caves Of Mr. Seudo
Spiritfarer Farewell Edition NEW
Stacking
Starsand (X2)
Star Wars Jedi Knight Jedi Academy
Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic
Stasis
State Of Decay 2 Juggernaut Edition
State Of Mind
Steel Rats
Stick Fight The Game (X3)
Stories Untold
Streets Of Fury EX
Strider (X2)
Struggling
Stubbs The Zombie
Styx Shards Of Darkness
Submerged Hidden Depths
Suchart Genius Artist Simulator
Super Indie Carts
Super Magbot
Supraland
SurrounDead (X2)
Surviving The Aftermath
Suzerain
Swag And Sorcery
Sword Legacy Omen
Swords And Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon
Swords And Souls Neverseen (X2)
Syberia II
Syberia 3 Deluxe Edition
Syberia The World Before
Syndrome
System Shock Enhanced Edition
Table Manners The Physics-Based Dating Game
Tabletop Playground
Tacoma
Take On Helicopters
Tales From Candlekeep Tomb Of Annihilation (delisted)
Tales Of Monkey Island Complete
Talisman Digital Edition + City,Frostmarch,Sacred Pool (trading only as a bundle)
Talisman Origins
Tank Mechanic Simulator
Telefrag VR
Teleglitch Die More Edition
Tennis In The Face
Tennis World Tour (X2)
Tesla Force
Tesla Vs Lovecraft
Tharsis (X2)
The Amazing American Circus
The Ambassador Fractured Timelines
The Adventure Pals
The Battle Of Polytopia Moonrise Deluxe
The Blackout Club
The Citadel
The Count Lucador
The Free Ones (delisted)
The Golf Club 2019 featuring PGA Tour
theHunter Call Of The Wild (X3)
The Invisible Hand NEW
The Journey Down Chapter Three
The King Of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match
The Last Blade
The Life And Suffering Of Sir Brante
The Long Dark Survival Edition (X2)
The Manhole Masterpiece Edition
The Mims Beginning
The Mortuary Assistant
The Night Of The Rabbit
The Serpent Rogue
The Signifier Director's Cut
The Textorcist The Story of Ray Bibbia (X2)
The Uncertain Last Quiet Day (X2)
The USB Stick Found In The Grass
The Walking Dead Season 1 + 400 Days
The Wild Eight (X2)
They Bleed Pixels
Think Of The Children
This War Of Mine
Thronebreaker The Witcher Tales
THOTH
Through The Darkest Of Times
Timeshift
Time Recoil
Titan Quest Anniversary
Toejam & Earl Back In The Groove
TOEM
Tohu
Tools Up
Tooth And Tail (X2)
Torchlight (X2)
Total Tank Simulator
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator
Toto Temple Deluxe
Tower Of Time (X2)
Tower Unite
Townscaper (X2)
Townsmen A Kingdom Rebuilt
Toybox Turbos
Tracks The Train Set Game
Train Station Renovation
Treasure Hunter Simulator (X2)
Tropico 4
True Fear Forsaken Souls Part 1
Tyranny Deluxe Edition
Unexplored
Unloved
Unmetal
Unshaded
Vambrace Cold Soul
Vane
Velocibox
Verdun
Vikings Wolves Of Midgard
Visage
Volcanoids (X2)
V Rally 4
Wanderlust Travel Stories (GOG key)
Warhammer 40K Chaos Gate Daemonhunters NEW
Warhammer End Times Vermintide
Warhammer Vermintide 2 NEW
Warlock Master Of The Arcane
Warpips
Warsaw
Wasteland 2 Director's Cut
We Are The Dwarves
We Should Talk
Western Press
We Were Here Together
When Ski Lifts Go Wrong
Where The Water Tastes Like Wine
While True: Learn() Chief Technology Officer Edition
White Day: A Labyrinth Named School
Windjammers 2 NEW
Wooden Sen'SeY
Worms Rumble + Legends DLC
Wrath Aeon Of Ruin (X2)
XCOM Complete Pack
Xenoraid The First Space War
X Morph Defense + European Assault + Last Bastion + Survival Of The Fittest (1 key for all)
XIII Classic
Xuan-Yuan Sword The Gate Of Firmament
Yet Another Zombie Defense HD
Ylands Exploration Pack
Yoku's Island Express
Yooka-Laylee And The Impossible Lair
Zack 2 Celestine's Map
ZIC Zombies In City
Zombie Army Trilogy

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2023.06.03 09:26 the_luc Personal unexplainable story from Christmas Eve 2015

Vision testimony
I have a personal one to share.
I was driving home with my fiancé after a fight on Christmas Eve. I pulled over to a random spot because I could tell she was upset and I wanted to talk it out but she got out of the car and stood in the drizzle. I got out to go talk to her and I leaned on the trunk of my car and then suddenly something very strange happened to me.
my entire field of vision and I suppose my whole consciousness itself was suddenly replaced with a kind of “flip book” of all of the times I ever asked a friend, or parent, or pastor, or prayed myself “how do you know god’s will” or some form of that question. It was probably 20 or 30 memories. The memories were complete and individual yet I saw them all at once. Each memory was played out in its fullness as if I were experiencing it again, yet they all took place simultaneously, almost stacked on or a wheel or something. All of these experiences of time took place concurrently: the wheel/flip book, each memory/replay simultaneously playing, regular standard leaning on the car time.
Next I was kind of shifted to a new place and I was shown my finance on her knees, full on crying, looking up towards a cone of light, mist or rain all around her. I saw her so clearly it was just like real life, except the background was completely black, with a cone of light coming from up above somewhere, like a streetlight. And she’s kneeling and looking up and crying. Rain and mist all around the whole scene.
Then I hear a voice clearly inside, it’s hard to describe it: it was like an outside voice but heard directly at the center of the inside of my mind instead of from an external position. Outside of my ears. It was from inside of my experience. Like on this side of my vision. It’s so hard to explain. It said “this is what I want you to do” and then the vision returned to normal life.
This was in December 2015 and my wife and I both remember the experience from our own perspectives and the takeaways I had and introspection I did as a result of this experience largely shaped the way I lived my life from that point forward and I’ve puzzled about it ever since, both from an interpretative sense (what did the vision mean) and an experiential sense (what happened to me then and what it means about being/reality)

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2023.06.03 09:22 chokhidhaniindore 10 Best Hotels in Indore for the Modern Luxury Lovers

Introduction:
Indore, the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh in India, is a city known for its rich cultural heritage, delectable cuisine, and warm hospitality. Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, Indore offers a range of luxurious accommodations to suit every traveler's needs. In this blog post, we will explore the 10 best hotels in Indore that cater to the modern luxury lovers, providing a delightful blend of opulence, comfort, and impeccable service.
Radisson Blu Hotel Indore:

Situated in the heart of the city, Radisson Blu Hotel Indore offers contemporary rooms, stylish interiors, and state-of-the-art amenities. With multiple dining options, a rooftop pool, a fitness center, and a spa, this hotel ensures a lavish and memorable stay.

Sayaji Hotel:

Sayaji Hotel is synonymous with luxury and grandeur. It boasts well-appointed rooms, fine dining experiences, and world-class facilities. The hotel's warm ambiance and personalized service create an inviting atmosphere for guests.

Marriott Indore:

Marriott Indore is an upscale hotel renowned for its elegant design and exceptional hospitality. With spacious rooms, exquisite restaurants, a rejuvenating spa, and a well-equipped fitness center, this hotel promises a sophisticated and comfortable stay.

Chokhi Dhani Indore:

Chokhi Dhani Indore Hotel offers a refreshing and vibrant ambiance for modern travelers. Built to capture and deliver the rich authentic Rajasthani heritage and cuisine to its guests, Chokhi Dhani Indore proves to be the best travel destination for local and international travellers.

Effotel Hotel Indore:

Effotel Hotel Indore is a luxurious property that offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Its well-appointed rooms, exceptional dining options, and state-of-the-art facilities make it an ideal choice for luxury seekers.

Hotel Amar Vilas:

Hotel Amar Vilas is a boutique hotel that exudes elegance and charm. The hotel's beautifully designed rooms, gourmet cuisine, and attentive service ensure an unforgettable experience for guests.

The Red Maple Mashal:

The Red Maple Mashal is a boutique resort known for its serene ambiance and luxurious amenities. With spacious rooms, a swimming pool, a spa, and an in-house restaurant, this resort provides a tranquil retreat for modern luxury lovers.

Fortune Landmark Hotel:

Fortune Landmark Hotel offers a blend of luxury and convenience in the heart of Indore. Its well-appointed rooms, exquisite dining options, and modern facilities make it a preferred choice for discerning travelers.

Hotel Infiniti:

Hotel Infiniti is a contemporary hotel that offers a luxurious stay with its stylish rooms, fine dining options, and modern amenities. The hotel's warm hospitality and attention to detail ensure a memorable stay for guests.

Conclusion:
Indore's hospitality industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation in recent years, offering a range of luxurious accommodations for modern luxury lovers. These 10 hotels and resort in Indore exemplify opulence, comfort, and impeccable service. Whether you're seeking a centrally located hotel or a serene retreat, Indore has something to suit every taste. So, indulge yourself in the lap of luxury and create unforgettable memories in the cultural haven of Indore.

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2023.06.03 09:11 Chance_Income8785 In need of camp!

Hey there, Burning Man peeps
My friend and I are looking to join everyone on the playa this year and have an eagerness to contribute and experience this amazing community from people all over the world. So let me share what I can contribute and who I am
My friend and I live in California in the Bay Area And have always dreamed of attending Burning Man. I have experience in construction and building. I've built two hexayurts and conduit domes. I've worked on numerous small projects with friends and family. I like art. I've been using lots of my old shirts as canvas recently. I’m pretty good at cooking and a good bar, so I can certainly lend a hand in that department. My friend, on the other hand, is excellent all around. He built our power and cooking solution for Lightning in a Bottle 2 years ago. He also made these devices which rely on a mesh network that allows us to communicate by text and also track each other without the need for an internet service provider. (It works in an area of a couple of miles) we can move our stuff (we have a trailer and a relatively large car) and help bring other supplies and camp setup and cleanup. Our ticket situation is complicated. We got into lyte reasonably early and are just waiting now. I intend also to pursue other options in maybe the other ticket sales. I’m sure I’m forgetting much about us, so if you have any more questions about what we can contribute to your camp, feel free to ask. We are open to joining a center that aligns with our interests and values. It would be fantastic to be part of a community that encourages creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. We are excited to learn from experienced Burners, contribute our unique talents, and create unforgettable memories.

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2023.06.03 08:50 Ok_Bluebird_1032 How the Mongol Invasion Destroyed Baghdad’s House of Wisdom Library and Its Impact on Human Civilization

The Mongol invasion of Baghdad in 1258 had a devastating impact on the famous House of Wisdom library. This article explores the history and significance of the library, the events leading to its destruction, and the consequences for human progress. Let's delve into the story of how the House of Wisdom met its tragic fate.

The House of Wisdom - A Center of Knowledge: The House of Wisdom was a renowned library in medieval Baghdad, serving as a hub for intellectual and cultural exchange. Scholars from diverse backgrounds gathered there to study, translate, and produce works in various fields. It housed an extensive collection of manuscripts on literature, science, history, philosophy, and religion.
The Mongol Invasion: In 1258, the Mongol army, led by Hulagu Khan, invaded Baghdad as part of their expansionist campaign. The Mongols were known for their military might and brutality. Baghdad, a thriving center of knowledge and culture, was ill-prepared for the invasion.
Destruction of the House of Wisdom: During the siege, the Mongols breached the city walls and unleashed a wave of destruction. The House of Wisdom became a target of their fury. They set fire to the library, burning its invaluable collection of books and manuscripts. The destruction was immense, causing irreparable loss to human knowledge and cultural heritage.
Consequences for Human Civilization: The loss of the House of Wisdom library had far-reaching implications. Countless works of literature, scientific discoveries, and philosophical ideas were forever lost. The destruction disrupted the transmission of ancient wisdom and hindered the progress of various fields of study. It marked a decline in Islamic civilization's influence and cultural identity.
Legacy and Recovery: Despite the devastation, the legacy of the House of Wisdom and its scholars persevered. Surviving works from the library were later rediscovered and influenced the intellectual revival of Europe during the Renaissance. Muslim scholars, despite the setback, continued their pursuit of knowledge in other regions, establishing new centers of learning.
Lessons Learned: The destruction of the House of Wisdom serves as a reminder of the fragility of knowledge and culture in the face of conflict. It underscores the importance of preserving and appreciating our diverse intellectual heritage. The tragic event also highlights the resilience of human progress and the ongoing pursuit of knowledge, even in the face of adversity.

The Mongol invasion and the subsequent destruction of Baghdad's House of Wisdom library remain a significant loss for humanity. The library's demise disrupted the flow of knowledge and impacted the cultural fabric of the time. However, the memory of the House of Wisdom and its scholars continues to inspire us to value and protect the treasures of human knowledge. It reminds us of the importance of preserving intellectual heritage and promoting the pursuit of wisdom for future generations.

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2023.06.03 06:48 Electrical_Clerk_665 Letting go of resentment 27M

I've been bottling up my feelings about my mother for as long as I can remember, but today I’ll try to let some of it go.
Growing up with a single mother and an older sister, my early years were pretty great. Despite my mom barely graduating high school, she always provided for us, and our involvement in the Jehovah's Witnesses congregation provided additional support.
Everything changed after a trip to California.
When we got back, my mom spiraled into heavy drinking, which had been an ongoing struggle for her since before I was born. She had gone through things before I was born that I don’t think she ever had the chance to deal with in a healthy way.
My older sister eventually moved away, leaving me alone with my mom. We stopped going to the congregation, and my mom lost her job.
For nearly two years, we hopped between different houses, with me sharing a room with her. I vividly recall trying to be a carefree child, playing video games, while she drank in front of me. I always believed it was my fault and that I had to be a better son.
Though we eventually found a new place, her drinking got worse, resulting in multiple hospital visits. I even had to drive her to the hospital myself when I was in 7th grade. That memory will forever be etched in my mind.
Eventually not long after I confronted her about her actions and, for two months, ignored her while we still lived together. At that point I was already cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry because I couldn’t count on her to do it for me all the time. We eventually got back on good terms when she finally quit drinking, but the love I once had for her was never quite the same.
In 2016, she suffered a major stroke from the years of alcohol abuse and poor health choices, leaving her disabled for the rest of her life. Today, she's just a shadow of her former self.
Now, I see my mother as a flawed human being who was doing her best, but I can't deny the resentment that lingers within me from those years of hell and the negative patterns I acquired during that time.
Even now, when I talk to her on the phone and hear her slurred voice due to the stroke, it takes me back to all those moments when she was drunk, and I wondered if she would be okay and when it would all end. I'm doing my best to let go of this resentment. It's not easy, but I believe that by acknowledging my feelings and sharing my story, I'm taking a step toward healing.
If anyone else has been through a similar experience or has any advice, I would appreciate your thoughts.

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2023.06.03 06:39 sleepymarketingsales Lenovo Legion T5 Gamer Desktop Computer

The Lenovo Legion T5 Gamer Desktop Computer is a powerful gaming machine that offers exceptional performance and cutting-edge features. With its sleek design and high-quality components, it's no wonder that this computer has gained popularity among gamers and tech enthusiasts alike. In this article, we will delve into the various aspects of the Lenovo Legion T5 and explore what makes it a top choice for gamers.

The Lenovo Legion T5 is powered by the latest generation Intel Core processors, which deliver lightning-fast speeds and seamless multitasking capabilities.
The computer features an NVIDIA GeForce graphics card, ensuring smooth and immersive gaming experiences with stunning visuals and realistic effects.
With a spacious storage capacity, the Lenovo Legion T5 provides ample space to store all your favorite games, movies, and files without worrying about running out of space.
The Legion T5 comes with a high-speed solid-state drive (SSD) that significantly improves boot times and reduces loading screens in games.
The desktop computer boasts a sleek and stylish design, with customizable RGB lighting that adds a touch of personalization to your gaming setup.
The Lenovo Legion T5 is equipped with a comprehensive cooling system that keeps the components running at optimal temperatures, even during intense gaming sessions.
The computer supports VR (virtual reality) gaming, allowing you to immerse yourself in virtual worlds and explore new dimensions of gameplay.
The Legion T5 features a multitude of connectivity options, including USB ports, HDMI, and DisplayPort, making it easy to connect your favorite peripherals and accessories.
The computer comes with a gaming keyboard and mouse that are specifically designed for enhanced precision and responsiveness.
Lenovo offers extensive customer support and warranty options, ensuring that you are well taken care of if any issues arise with your Legion T5.
The Legion T5 is highly customizable, allowing you to upgrade components such as the graphics card, RAM, and storage to meet your evolving gaming needs.
The computer runs on Windows 10, providing a familiar and user-friendly operating system for gamers of all levels.
The Lenovo Legion T5 utilizes advanced audio technology, delivering crystal-clear sound and immersive surround sound experiences.
The desktop computer supports dual monitors, enabling you to have a more expansive and immersive gaming setup.
The Legion T5 is equipped with a range of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and Ethernet, ensuring a stable and reliable internet connection for online gaming.
The computer features a user-friendly interface that allows for easy customization of settings and optimization of gaming performance.
The Legion T5 is designed with future-proofing in mind, ensuring that it can handle the demands of upcoming games and technologies.
Lenovo offers regular software updates and driver releases, ensuring that your Legion T5 is always up to date with the latest features and improvements.
The computer comes with a variety of pre-installed gaming software, including Lenovo Vantage and the Lenovo Nerve Center, which provide additional features and optimization tools.
The Legion T5 is built with durability in mind, using high-quality components and robust construction to withstand the rigors of long gaming sessions.
The computer features a spacious and well-organized interior, making it easy to access and upgrade components as needed.
The Legion T5 is optimized for gaming performance, with features like high refresh rate support and low input lag to give you a competitive edge.
The computer supports streaming capabilities, allowing you to easily share your gameplay with friends and the online gaming community.
The Lenovo Legion T5 offers a seamless gaming experience, with minimal lag and fast response times that ensure smooth gameplay.
The computer comes with a range of ports and slots, making it easy to connect external devices such as gaming controllers, headphones, and micro

phones.

The Legion T5 is designed to be energy-efficient, helping you save on electricity costs while minimizing environmental impact.
The computer's compact form factor makes it ideal for those with limited desk space, as it can easily fit into smaller gaming setups.
The Lenovo Legion T5 is backed by positive reviews from users and experts alike, praising its performance, reliability, and value for money.
The computer offers extensive customization options, allowing you to personalize the lighting, effects, and settings to match your gaming style and preferences.
The Legion T5 is equipped with a high-quality display, providing vibrant colors and sharp visuals that enhance your gaming experience.
The computer features a robust and efficient power supply unit, ensuring stable and reliable power delivery to all components.
The Lenovo Legion T5 incorporates advanced gaming technologies, such as ray tracing and DLSS, to deliver lifelike graphics and realistic effects.
The computer comes with a dedicated gaming mode that optimizes system resources for maximum performance during gameplay.
The Legion T5 is designed to be upgradable, allowing you to easily swap out components and stay up to date with the latest hardware advancements.
The computer offers multiple audio outputs, enabling you to connect external speakers or headphones for an immersive audio experience.
The Legion T5 comes with a comprehensive set of ports and connectors, including USB 3.0, USB-C, and audio jacks, providing versatility for all your peripheral needs.
The computer features a robust security system, including password protection and encryption options, to keep your gaming data and personal information safe.
The Lenovo Legion T5 offers a smooth and responsive gaming experience, with minimal input lag and high frame rates.
The computer comes with a user-friendly setup process, allowing you to get up and running quickly and easily.
The Legion T5 is designed with efficient heat dissipation in mind, ensuring that the components remain cool even during demanding gaming sessions.
The computer supports multiple monitor setups, enabling you to have a more immersive and multitasking-friendly gaming experience.
The Legion T5 is compatible with a wide range of gaming accessories and peripherals, including gaming headsets, controllers, and VR devices.
The computer features a dedicated gaming button that allows you to quickly access gaming-related settings and features.
The Lenovo Legion T5 comes with a generous amount of memory, allowing for smooth multitasking and fast loading times.
The computer is designed to be quiet during operation, minimizing distractions and providing an immersive gaming environment.
The Legion T5 offers a range of pre-installed gaming software, including game launchers and optimization tools, to enhance your gaming experience.
The computer's powerful hardware ensures that it can handle resource-intensive tasks, such as video editing and 3D rendering, in addition to gaming.
The Lenovo Legion T5 comes with a reliable and responsive customer support team, ensuring that any issues or queries are promptly addressed.
The computer features a user-friendly BIOS interface, allowing for easy customization of settings and overclocking options.
The Legion T5 offers a range of connectivity options, including Bluetooth, allowing you to connect wireless peripherals and devices effortlessly.
The computer's compact size and portable design make it easy to transport for LAN parties or gaming events.
The Lenovo Legion T5 is built with high-quality components from reputable manufacturers, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
The computer comes with a comprehensive warranty that covers parts and labor, providing peace of mind for your investment.
The Legion T5 is designed to minimize cable clutter, with strategically placed ports and cable management options for a clean and organized setup.
The computer's high refresh rate display provides
smooth and fluid visuals, reducing motion blur and enhancing your gaming experience.
The Lenovo Legion T5 offers a variety of performance modes, allowing you to customize the computer's performance based on your specific needs.
The computer features a spacious and well-ventilated chassis, ensuring optimal airflow and cooling for the internal components.
The Legion T5 comes with pre-installed software that allows you to monitor system performance, temperatures, and fan speeds in real-time.
The computer supports fast charging technology, allowing you to quickly recharge your devices via USB ports.
The Lenovo Legion T5 offers a seamless online gaming experience, with reliable network connectivity and low latency.
The computer's RGB lighting system can be synchronized with other compatible peripherals and accessories, creating a cohesive gaming setup.
The Legion T5 is designed to be easily upgradable, allowing you to swap out components and stay ahead of the latest gaming trends.
The computer's ergonomic design and placement of ports and buttons ensure ease of use and accessibility.
The Lenovo Legion T5 comes with a range of pre-installed software and utilities, including antivirus protection and system optimization tools.
The computer's powerful processor and graphics card combination allow for smooth multitasking and seamless transitions between applications.
The Legion T5 supports multi-channel audio output, providing an immersive and realistic sound experience during gaming.
The computer's high-speed connectivity options enable lag-free online gaming and smooth streaming of gameplay to online platforms.
The Lenovo Legion T5 offers a variety of gaming modes, such as FPS (first-person shooter) and RTS (real-time strategy), optimizing the system for specific game genres.
The computer features a user-friendly interface that allows for easy customization of RGB lighting effects and other visual enhancements.
The Legion T5 is equipped with advanced thermal management technology, including multiple cooling fans and heat sinks, to ensure optimal performance.
The computer's high-quality display supports a wide color gamut, providing vibrant and accurate colors for a more immersive gaming experience.
The Lenovo Legion T5 offers extensive storage options, including both SSD and HDD configurations, giving you the flexibility to choose the storage solution that suits your needs.
The computer's powerful graphics card supports real-time ray tracing, delivering lifelike lighting and reflections for a more realistic gaming experience.
The Legion T5 comes with a dedicated gaming software suite, including features like game optimization and system performance monitoring.
The computer's high-performance components are carefully selected and tested to ensure compatibility and reliability.
The Lenovo Legion T5 offers a variety of gaming accessories and peripherals, such as gaming chairs and monitors, to complete your gaming setup.
The computer features a high-quality audio system, with support for advanced audio technologies like Dolby Atmos, for an immersive sound experience.
The Legion T5 is designed to run quietly, with noise-dampening materials and efficient cooling systems that keep fan noise to a minimum.
The computer's sleek and modern design makes it a stylish addition to any gaming setup, enhancing the overall aesthetics of your gaming area.
The Lenovo Legion T5 offers seamless integration with popular gaming platforms and services, allowing you to easily access and manage your gaming library.
The computer's high-resolution display delivers crisp and detailed visuals, allowing you to fully appreciate the graphics of your favorite games.
The Legion T5 is equipped with fast and responsive input devices, such as a gaming keyboard and mouse, to enhance your gaming performance.
The computer supports multi-display setups, enabling you to have a panoramic view of your games or multitask efficiently.
The Lenovo Legion T5 offers extensive customization options for the RGB lighting, allowing you to create dynamic and personalized lighting
effects.
The computer's robust construction and durable components ensure long-term reliability and stability, even under heavy gaming usage.
The Legion T5's efficient power management features help minimize energy consumption, reducing your environmental footprint.
The computer's comprehensive software suite provides features like game recording, live streaming, and voice chat, enhancing your gaming and social experiences.
The Lenovo Legion T5 offers a wide range of connectivity options, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6, and Ethernet, for seamless connectivity with peripherals and networks.
The computer's advanced networking capabilities prioritize gaming traffic, ensuring a smooth and lag-free online gaming experience.
The Legion T5's compact form factor and lightweight design make it easy to transport, allowing you to take your gaming rig on the go.
The computer's advanced cooling system includes features like liquid cooling and dust filters, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
The Lenovo Legion T5 offers extensive software customization options, allowing you to fine-tune system settings and personalize your gaming experience.
The computer's high-speed memory ensures fast data access and smooth multitasking, minimizing lag and delays.
The Legion T5's intuitive software interface provides easy access to system information, performance monitoring, and optimization tools.
The computer's robust connectivity options enable seamless integration with external devices, such as VR headsets, gaming controllers, and external displays.
The Lenovo Legion T5's reliability is backed by rigorous testing and quality assurance processes, ensuring consistent performance and durability.
The computer's efficient power management features help optimize battery life for laptops, allowing for extended gaming sessions on the go.
The Legion T5's advanced graphics technology delivers high frame rates and smooth gameplay, even in demanding and graphically intensive games.
The computer's intuitive software ecosystem provides easy access to game libraries, updates, and social features, streamlining your gaming experience.
The Lenovo Legion T5's robust warranty and customer support services provide peace of mind, ensuring prompt assistance and resolution for any issues that may arise.

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2023.06.03 06:38 Queasy_Author7022 Would my mother be able to hear me and know it was me?

Throwaway account for privacy. My 90-year old mother suffered a hemorrhagic stroke 2 days ago. I was informed that her "brain has shifted across the midline, there is brain damage". Another ICU doctor described it as a "major insult to her brain".
I also know her pupils are "pinpoint and non-reactive", she is responsive to pain, and will squeeze a hand on command. Otherwise, she is unresponsive, has a "facial droop", and is "flaccid on left side".
She has a standing DNR and DNI, and does not want any lifesaving measures. As such, she was discharged from a hospital to a hospice care center; I was informed she will not come back from this but was given no timeframe.
MY QUESTIONS: I live in another country. If I make the long trip to her bedside, would she have any awareness that I was there? Would she hear my voice? Can she see anything out of her fixed pupils?
This is a gut wrenching time and I want to do the right thing for my mom, but if she would not even know I was there with her I'm not sure it makes sense to go there. Travel time is ~30 hours as I'm in Asia.
Thank you for your help.

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2023.06.03 06:18 sunshinecum Some thoughts on fear

I'm a chronically neurotic person. There are specific actions and situations that I've become very good at avoiding because of this weakness. But at the same time my life is quickly going nowhere because I choose to hide. And that fact in itself gives me existential despair which compounds this feeling in a horrifying cycle of inaction. I'm very afraid of social exposure. Positive or negative. My greatest trigger is being thrust into a group of ridiculing people. In public when it comes to asserting myself I am completely unable to penetrate a group not for lack of skill or ability, but the fear of the denial. Maybe I'm not who I think I am. Maybe there is something I can't see in myself that is clear to everyone else and I look like such a fool. Maybe I'm setting myself up for one of those painful memories that torment me when I'm idle.
Here is the revelation I've come to, and the reason I've made this post. I have all this nuclear fear of the unknown. I spiral for hours, days, weeks on my fears and pain and regret. truly paralyzed by it. But when I do something I'm not scared of, let's say a new job that I don't care about, I'm not building this entire drama in my mind because the outcome really doesn't matter to me. I'm just trying to get paid. none of the repetitive mindless actions I do at work indicate anything about my character. So I don't automatically catastrophize the situation. But the thing is I have had horrifying things happen at work. No joke I worked at a pharmacy and the people who ran it were legitimately sadistic. It was like a game to them. They would hire young people and set them up into these weird situations. and they would get so much pleasure out of making them uncomfortable. I was in the delivery position there and several people I delivered to mentioned how I was the 3rd or 4th different delivery person they saw in a very short amount of time. Confirming how they go though employees rapidly. I won't go farther into it but I would regularly get into heated confrontations with the management. Before I realized the anger and chaos is what they were fishing for.
My point is: My greatest fear of being at the center of attention and something horrible or embarrassing happening came true REGULARLY. only I wasn't effected by it because I wasn't anticipating it. So much of my fear is literally imagined and I can drive myself absolutely insane with my own thoughts. I contextualize certain actions into this anticipatory apocalyptic situation when its actualky all in my mind. There are things I've always wanted to do that I stop myself from because I'm so sure I'm going to end up in a disadvantageous or humiliating situation. And I've definetly missed opportunities because of sad stories I tell myself.

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2023.06.03 06:10 amike7 How to lower temp on this cyberpower prebuilt?

Hi I’m new to gaming PCs and I’d appreciate tips to help lower my PC temp when gaming. Further below are the specs.
I understand AMDs runs hot and the temperature I’m seeing is normal but I don’t like that’s it’s like a mini heater, forcing me to blast my AC.
I solely play Halo Infiniti on lowest graphic settings but unlock the max FPS.
My MSI Center (mobo) settings are set to Balanced.
I have heard of the terms undervolting / overclocking but I really have no idea what they actually mean.
I’m willing to invest in upgrades but just simple ones that I could have Best Buy’s geek squad or Microcenter execute for me so nothing complicated like custom hydras systems haha!
SPECS:
Operating System: Windows 11
Gaming Chassis: LIAN LI PC-O11 Dynamic EVO ATX Mid-Tower Dual chamber Gaming Case w/ USB 3.1 Type-C, Tempered glass on the front & side. Extra Case Fans: 3X 120mm
CyberPowerPC Dual Addressable Digital ARGB Fans
CPU: AMD Ryzen™ 9 Processor 7900X 12-core/24-thread 4.7GHz [Turbo 5.6GHz] 64MB Cache AM5
CPU / Processor Cooling Fan: 240mm Liquid CPU Cooling (cyberpower brand but not sure how to find further details).
Motherboard: X670 with WiFi Motherboard
RAM / System Memory: 32GB (16GBx2) DDR5/4800MHz Dual Channel Memory
Video Card: PNY GeForce RTX™ 3080 10GB GDDR6X (Ampere) [VR Ready]
Power Supply: 1,000 Watts - Standard 80 Plus Gold Power Supply
Primary Hard Drive: 1TB WD Black SN750 SE Series (PCIe Gen4) NVMe M.2 SSD - Seq W: Up to 3600/2800 MB/s, Rnd W up to 525/640k
Link: https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Prebuilt-Gaming-PC-GML-99604
Thanks so much for your help!

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2023.06.03 06:03 sunshinecum Some thoughts about fear

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2023.06.03 05:53 AquariusWasTaken Looking for an old freddy shirt.

Hi so, when I was younger I was in a DEEP fnaf phase and I have this vivid memory of buying a fnaf shirt (I think from some store in a mall but I can’t remember where I got it) And keep in mind i’d say this was around 2016-2017 give or take.
Im aware It’s probably a bootleg merch, however I absolutely adored this shirt. Sometime inbetween 2019-2020 I lost the shirt, I don’t know where it went but it had just vanished from my closet. So I was wondering if anyone knows where you can find it (i’ve looked online and can’t seem to find a trace of it even existing)
For a description: it was a completely black t-shirt with a picture of a plushy freddy in the center of the shirt and the plushy was glow in the dark. (Decided to make a crude drawing of it if that helps visualize it)
I’d love to be able to have this shirt again, I just can’t find it anywhere both in my house and on the internet to buy it, so I was wondering if anyone could point me in a right direction.

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2023.06.03 05:52 Biologicalphenomenon Unexpected

Unexpected
We kissed today. Completely unexpected. It was like coming home. The easy banter that lead up to it, absent for the time we spent apart, roared back to life as we talked.
I kept saying ‘I should go’, which we both knew I should. The longer I stayed the more likely we were going to be magnetized to each other. The light faded, and the shadows of the trees turned into the omnipresent darkness of night. And still, we could not step away.
Finally, I said goodbye. I went in for the hug, which unlocked it all. We remained entangled in our embrace, melting into the familiar curves of each other. I stroked your hair and your arms found the curve of my waist. I felt you turn your face into my neck and breathe deeply. I loved that. I pulled away, determine to stick to our new boundaries. But pulling away put my face inches from yours, and I could feel the pull of your lips. I can’t deny I wanted you. That I missed you. Your face reflected the little light left from the day, contrasting with your dark hair. Oh, how familiar that is.
After all the light conversation, the attempts to pretend the deeper things in life aren’t happening, and the magic of touching you, I decided what I wanted. What I wanted was to kiss you. I grabbed your face quickly, perhaps in fear that you’d pull away. I pressed my lips against yours, and I felt you kiss me back. Ah, the feeling of home. I missed that. I missed you. What a constant, this beautiful act is. Kissing is so standard and even overlooked in society about the beautiful and intimate language that it is with your lover. Being without your kisses reminds me of how precious they are.
Eventually, I do have to leave. Darkness has settled upon us and we cannot avoid it anymore. The weight of life comes back to us, but perhaps a little lighter with this special joy we just shared. We disentangle, my hands running across your shoulders, down your arms, and to your hands, holding them as I soak up your presence. We smile to each other as I get in the car and we kiss passionately one more time through my open car window, with me pinned to the drivers seat. I feel your hand move from my face to my chest and back to my face again. I desperately wish I could allow more to happen. But for now, memories will have to do.
I drive away touching my lips and thinking about you, wondering if this was a one time thing or if I’ll get to kiss you again.

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2023.06.03 05:33 Seamoose_Art NoP 2177: Blind [7]

Credit for the original story goes to u/spacepaladin15.
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Memory transcript subject: Sasha Everett, ex-UN noncombatant
Date [Standardized Human Time]: February 29th, 2177
Location: Upper layer of City 23, Venlil Prime
“I’m going, I’m going! Gojids aren’t— khh-aah! — exactly limber in their older years, Sasha! Right, I don’t see anyone in this hallway either, you can come in.”
Sasha clambered through the window after her talkative gray-quilled friend, slipping through with significantly less effort despite her larger frame. The Rising Star was laughably unsecure; windows were unlocked and at chest height, with no alarm system to speak of. The hotel was in some sort of lockdown due to the exterminator presence, all residents and staff hiding behind locked doors. It would be an issue if their target was stowed in a room, but at least the halls were empty. All that left for security was the exterminators gathered at the entrance, and—

“Get back!”
An extended claw stopped her from tripping straight into an intersection, as Burai forced her back into the hallway. “There’s cameras here, they’ll spot you!”
“Haven’t they already seen you? You’re standing right in their view.”
“No, they… I mean, yes, but nobody’ll care about a Gojid in the halls. To a surveillance AI scanning a spaceport hotel, that’s business as usual. But as soon as a human steps out here, security will be notified about a ‘potential predation incident’. Just stay there, and let me… let… w-what?”
“Burai? What’s going on?”
Burai was staring down the hall, eyes rapidly flitting to focus on something which she couldn’t see from her view in the adjacent hall. His jaw was entirely slack for several seconds before he managed to collect himself.
“The, uh… cameras. The cameras are shut down. All of them, they’re staring at the ground and their lights are out. I think you can come out now.”
They had little time to spare, and hesitation would only hurt their chances. She paced out into the corridor alongside Burai, casting a glance down both ways. It was as he’d said; every camera was unlit and staring loosely at the floor. Likely Trish’s doing. No way to tell if (or when) they’d reactivate, so they had to get moving. Burai apparently thought the same, though his relatively stubby legs meant his sprint was about level with her stride.
As they moved through the hall at slightly less than record pace, Sasha began taking in her surroundings. It could be useful to memorize if they had to leave the way they came, so she absorbed every detail she could as they ran like hell/jogged with mild exertion. Orange walls, painted in a stepped gradient from burnt orange to a light cream. A fascinating choice for a world where the native species had orange-colored blood, but apparently they couldn’t be bothered to pretend that prey should be scared of anything bearing the color of their blood anymore. She had to admit, it was a welcome change.
Lining the walls were an assortment of mounted displays. Arranged in a pattern which looked random but was carefully considered for visual balance, they showed an assortment of artwork from every species. She even thought she recognized a few human paintings, mixed alongside the rest of the dizzying collage.
Maybe she had, but it was hard to say for sure. She didn’t have time to get a good look before every panel suddenly went dark at once, with nothing in the way of warning or fanfare. For a brief instant, the hall was filled with rows of ominous black rectangles, before two white lines of text appeared on each and every one:

FLOOR THREE LOBBY
LEFT OF VENDING MACHINE

The panels switched back to their previous display of artwork almost too quickly to read the message. Sasha was left briefly wondering if she was simply hallucinating from the stress, but Burai’s once-again slack jaw dispelled that notion. He looked up at her, trying to say something but failing for lack of breath.
They were on floor zero. The elevators were disabled due to the lockdown, and the stairs were arranged in such a way that one needed to cross around half the building to get to the next one up (whoever was in charge of planning apparently didn’t consider fire a real issue). If they were to make it upstairs before the exterminators caught up with them, they couldn’t be constrained by Burai’s sluggish pace.
In one beautiful fluid motion, she tore off her jacket, wrapped it around Burai, and picked him up. The thick flame-resistant plastic fiber made for an excellent barrier against his spikes, shielding her from a moderately painful and very embarrassing impalement. Burai squeaked in shock, but didn’t protest; they both knew that he couldn’t keep up with an endurance hunter’s jog. Without even the bare imitation of caution, she tore off towards the stairs with Burai in tow. They couldn’t afford to lose time playing at caution when their target was three floors above them through a bizarrely labyrinthian series of stairs.
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They’d hardly made it halfway through the second floor when their progress was rather rudely interrupted. A small contingent of exterminators milled about the entrance to the stairwell, too engrossed in conversation to notice the couple of interlopers rapidly skid to a stop and duck behind an archway.
In the reflection of an unpowered screen near the door, Sasha and Burai watched the exterminators from a ‘safe’ distance. The majority of them broke away to rush down another corridor, leaving only two at the stairs: a Venlil and Harchen, judging by their frames. Snippets of their conversation drifted down the empty hall, intermittently cut out by the screeching sound of a broken automatic door repeatedly trying and failing to close.
“—on the first floor, either. You sure they—”
“—way. It has to be here somewhere. ‘Course, Yawi—”
“—d never! You know, that human can’t tell the di—”
On the next screech, Burai made his move. With the noise of the door covering the sound of his approach, he managed to get within meters of the exterminators undetected. At the last second before they noticed his presence, he moved around to make it look like he’d come from another hallway. Then, he drew a breath.
“H-Help! Help me!”
The two wheeled around, flamethrowers already primed before they spotted their assailant. Gojid were generally less than respected owing to their nature as cured predators, but an old man screaming for help didn’t exactly spark fear. Their weapons lowered, and the Venlil flicked a tail in friendly greeting. The Harchen seemed less amused.
“What are you doing outside of your room, Gojid? The hotel’s on lockdown. We’ve gotten notice of a bio—”
“No, no, please don’t make me g-go back there! There’s a… a h-h…”
“A human in your room? Mind telling us what you were doing staying with one?”
“I heard… I heard crying on the outside of the door, so I let him in… I didn’t realize it was…”
The Venlil put a gentle paw over the shaking Gojid. “I understand. Don’t worry, its deception dies with us. You’re safe. Can you tell us what room it’s in now?”
“F-four.. nineteen.”
“I see. Kyura, go check out room 419. I’ll stay here and—”
“Wait! It’s got a… a…”
Burai didn’t finish, choosing to let himself devolve into another bout of feigned fear. In the absence of details, the two would imagine the human to be armed with whatever scared them most. His bet paid off; the Venlil rose to her feet and rushed after the Harchen with her weapon aimed slightly upward at what would be a human’s center mass.
He let his act continue for a few more seconds, apparently waiting until he was certain they wouldn’t double back before scrambling for the stairs. By the time he made his way up to the third floor, she was already beside him and panting slightly.
“What… was that?”
“Improv. You should try it sometime! Anyway, I don’t think we have much time before those idiots realize there’s no room 419 on this floor, so we’re really on the clock. You see what we’re looking for anywhere?”
Sasha kept breathing hard as she scanned the room, before wordlessly rushing off next to a window overlooking a side alley which connected to the one the rest of their their group was perched on. Underneath, a backpack emblazoned with the UN’s logo was stuffed haphazardly next to a vending machine. Apparently, it had been tossed there in a rush as the building was put under lockdown, rather than carefully hidden. She picked it up, looked it over, and nodded at Burai.
“Great. Although…” He looked around the room a few times before returning his attention back to her.
“...unless there’s a parachute in there, I’m not sure it matters much. The lower floors are crawling with exterminators. I don’t see any obvious exits, and I really don’t favor our odds for a 3-story fall. Sasha?”
“Burai, get over here.”
Burai sauntered over as fast as his legs would carry him. She gestured at the window with her head.
“...You can’t be serious.”
“I am. There’s a dumpster below us, we passed it earlier. Filled with fabric, probably a load of blankets they threw out. You’ll be fine. Just cover your head and land feetfirst.”
“Sasha, I think I’d rather burn— AHCK!—”
With Burai in one arm and the backpack in the other, Sasha kicked out the window screen and jumped before she could stop to regret the decision.

The brunt of the pain stabbed her side, as a couple of Burai’s spines slipped past her unzipped jacket to jab themselves in her torso. Aside from that minor embarrassing oversight, she was unharmed. Her complete lack of training was handily circumvented by sheer dumb luck and the merciful softness of discarded hotel bedding. By the time she reoriented herself, Burai was already dragging her out of the dumpster. Bedsheets clung to his spikes, but aside from his pride, he too seemed unharmed.
Another hand, or rather bandaged paw, pulled her to her feet. Tressa encircled her like a short fluffy snake, apparently checking for injuries. Satisfied after two coils, he switched to watching their flank as the rest of them regrouped and recuperated. James was helping Burai pick fabric from his spines. Trish eyed the backpack, before turning her attention to the spot of red at her side.
“Sasha, can you move?”
“Yes. It’s just a skin wound, I’ll be fine. Is Beast all set to go?”
James’ muffled voice rang out from behind her. “Practically raring, last I checked! And a good thing too, because we’re skipping town immediately. Don’t have any time for the usual runaround, not with all this unwanted attention.”
As they closed in on the main street, Sasha zipped up her jacket to cover the wound and slung the backpack over a shoulder. She tried to act normal and casual, though the most she could realistically manage in that regard was to cover any limp from the pain in her torso. The rest of them slipped into their rehearsed roles, immediately cutting any discussion about the situation in favor of meaningless small talk which nobody could take notice of. Hopefully, their acting would be enough to cover for her lack thereof.
The street was awash with people, a viscous fluid of bodies pulling every which way. The lively roar of activity would be enough to cover their tracks as they made their way back to Beast, even if the exterminators realized they had a runaway. Still, time worked against them. The sooner they could get going, the better.
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Memory transcript subject: Kelsen, Venlil extermination officer
Date [Standardized Human Time]: February 29th, 2177
Location: City 23, Venlil Prime
Kelsen watched through the screen of a digital scope as the ragtag group of predators and predator diseased piled into their little barely-functional van, practically crushing each other for lack of space. Once they were packed in shoulder-to-shoulder like cattle, the pathetic thing sputtered to life and limped out into the street.
They must’ve assumed the van was untraceable owing to its advanced age. It was true that automated systems wouldn’t cooperate, but a tracker planted on the underside would have no issues. Their retreat would lead the law straight back to their den.
Well... OK, so maybe the law could wait a moment. Official practice dictated that anything “contaminated” by predators be burned without delay, but he just couldn’t have that. Since the idiotic Federation-wide ban on near-sentient surveillance AI a couple years ago, their leads on predator subversives were running thinner by the day. A raid could gather invaluable intel.
He already had a squad lined up, with body armor instead of hazard suits and kinetic weapons instead of flamethrowers. He’d even rallied up an investigator, a successfully reeducated human who hunted information rather than helpless prey. It would be such a shame to let all that go to waste and simply burn their hideout to ash; that could always come later. Besides, he’d put far too much effort into tracking this group to simply pour some napalm and call it a day.
His little raid would have to operate outside the law to get results. That hadn’t been an issue to arrange, of course, but it meant that if things went south they wouldn’t get any backup. He couldn’t afford to be hasty about this.
But he couldn’t afford to be passive, either. The facial recognition software they’d used to ID and track the Gojid was already skirting the law; their raiding party was actively flaunting it. Kelsen couldn’t let his noble work fall victim to the chains of bureaucracy.
If he wanted to get away with this, he’d have to do it tonight.
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2023.06.03 04:59 Historical_Survey_20 Possible sexual abuse

In my small neighborhood, I know this one family pretty well. The grandparents have lived here for a long time, and are very kind. They have a big family, and they’re very close. Always visiting. Two daughters, a bunch of grand daughters, and now some great grand babies. They two daughters have multiple kids from multiple men. I know the grandmother has a history of alcoholism but is currently sober. The granddaughters all love their grandfather immensely. They see him as a stable father figure. A few years ago, he had a stroke and struggles with speech now. One of the granddaughters seems autistic - she has a seizure disorder and I think it left her brain damaged. She is a pisser! Always speaks her mind, and can be pretty insulting, but it’s usually funny because it’s so spot on. She feels very connected to me. She’s 20, but she still requires some supervision. She spends a lot of time with her grandparents. Tonight she told me that her grandfather kisses her and is teaching her how to kiss like a teenager, not a child. She said a lot of stuff, and I don’t know what to do. I could see her making up stories or exaggerating, but it’s possible that she’s being abused. She said she wants it to stop, but she does enjoy it kind of, but she knows it’s bad. She’s afraid of hurting his feelings. She said she doesn’t want him to get in trouble again. When I asked her about that, she said it was years ago, and she remembers cops and a bunch of people. It’s a fuzzy memory. If she’s telling the truth, then the whole family is willfully blind to it. Allowing it. I have a hard time wrapping my mind around that. They love her - I can’t imagine ALL of these women letting this happen. I don’t know what to do, who to tell…

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2023.06.03 04:44 NamelessNanashi [The Gods of Dragons: Beginning] Ch 13 - New Samples

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Summer 4986, 15 Akamoth
Shaloon left the Firewyrm with the journeymen, tired and literally drained but smiling since she was allowed to help them feed and clean the animal specimens. Before continuing down the hall, the Archmage turned back to the small stable. She sighed as the Firewyrm hissed at one of the specimens for crowding too close to the bucket of meat she was dishing out to them. She was like a mother chastising over-eager toddlers. Shaloon’s lips curled in a sneer, her words slipping out in a growl of mixed languages, “Appropriate. Might as well be, her samples allowed for their evolution…”
“Archmage?” Journeyman Brom looked up from bottling the Firewyrm's blood. Fool, he would know all the words she'd said… But what sentence structure had she used? She couldn’t remember and hadn’t noticed. She walked away, having been talking to herself anyway.
She walked up the spiral stairs to the larger labs on the ground floor, the laughter of the Firewyrm ringing in her ears. Perhaps mother wasn’t the right word. The girl didn’t see them as children but as something else… “toys,” treasures.
She didn’t bother to knock before entering one of two main labs on the ground floor, and Morndancer didn’t bother to look up from his book, “We need purer samples.” she stated, leaning on the doorframe and crossing her arms to look down on him in the sunken room.
Morndancer snorted, “And where do you expect to find them? We have the Firewyrm.”
Shaloon growled, not looking forward to having this argument again. “She is tainted. Her samples mix on a molecular level, and the spell that changed her…”
“She is our greatest success!” Morndancer slammed his book closed, turning wide, mad, eyes on Shaloon, “You don’t think I tried to make something pure? Something complete? Do you have any idea how many priceless samples and artifacts we wasted before creating something that could actually survive? They are the closest things we have to true-”
“And yet, instead of focusing on replicating them, we waste our time trying to breed the beast out of animals!” Shaloon shouted then cursed, pushing roughly off the door frame, “I have sent to the central Talon and requested pure samples. They will be here in a month.”
“A month…” Morndancer mouthed, then his face twisted, “You sent for them over a season ago and are just now telling me? Why not cut your way there yourself if you are that eager to split our efforts?”
Shaloon turned her nose up at that. She had been transferred here, to this frozen backwater Talon, because she was one of the few Archmages able to cut a hole through space and teleport through the outer planes. She had allowed the transfer because she'd wanted to experiment with this man. What a disappointment. He'd been the greatest mind in the central Talon, making the most substantial progress seen since the extinction. But he refused to continue that line of study, and was now starting to ignore the last fifteen years of experiments here.
“You won’t even let me use the wyvern. It’s been cloistered away in caves for the last two and a half years while you ramble about gods and Chosen…”
“I saw one, Shaloon!” he shouted, jumping to his feet and knocking his book to the ground. Shaloon gasped, rushing down the steps for the book. Picking it up, she held the priceless tome to her chest as if cradling a crying child. “The Talons must shift their focus,” Morndancer paced around the room in circles, talking more to himself than to her, “If there is one, then there will be more. The wyrms gave them the power to reach across the planes. They will be the key. The children will create their own brood…”
Reverently Shaloon placed the book back on its pedestal and turned for the door. Morndancer had finally tipped over the edge. It was the inevitable fate of anyone who exposed their minds to the type of magic they studied. And he had reached deeper than any other. The human mind wasn't meant to converse with the forces that granted their power. She would fall too, eventually.
“But until then…” she turned back to the pacing Archmage, “The samples will be here in a month, escorted by Journeyman Karlo,”
Morndancer finally looked up, "Karlo will never advance past Journeyman, He's halfway to the Outerplains already."
Shaloon smirked, "Aren't we all?" and left the lab.
***
Veon-Zih cracked his neck and rolled his shoulders while he stood in line at the docks. Waiting patiently to present his papers to the guard signing off on the passengers disembarking from Oane. A second guard passed him, heading for a wagon to inspect the goods. The enlisted men looked tense, going through the papers and goods with more focus and efficiency than they usually would, A Paladin officer hovering over them, his hands clasped tightly behind his back and silver armor gleaming in the sun.
Veon-Zih smiled at the Paladin, handing his papers to the enlisted but speaking with the knight, “As much as I appreciate your inspired diligence, Sir, this would go so much faster if you didn’t have them checking and double-checking each signature three times over.”
“Proper procedure is key in keeping us safe, Mr…” he trailed off, looking toward the soldier who flipped to the front of the Monk's massive book to show his name, “Vee… ohn… Zee… ha?”
Close enough, “That it is good Sir. Carry on.” there was no point in arguing with Paladins over proper procedures. Even when it hampered efficiency.
Behind him, the wagon driver shifted nervously as the soldier began asking questions while perusing his trade logs. “I, um… Mr. Karlo?” Veon-Zih glanced over his shoulder as the driver stuttered. The portly man breathed an audible sigh of relief as a second man hopped from the wagon and addressed the soldier. This man was tall, or at least appeared to be, with his head stretched high and back held too stiff, his long straight robe seemed to give his slender body further length. But strangest was how he moved, in snaps and jerks, his head twitching back and forth as he spoke in a whisper to the guard.
“That’s not at all suspicious…” Veon-Zih muttered, taking his papers back from his own soldier and stepping out of the way of the line. Those who had gone before him had already disappeared into the port city, and those behind moved forward to take his place, passing the wagon to reach the free guard.
The driver had the unmistakable look of a merchant, with pouches lining his belt and his guild's badge displayed on his left breast. He should've crossed the straight to Clearhelm many times over as an apprentice before going solo. And yet, he'd stuttered nervously and deferred to his passenger, who was clearly not of the Merchants Guild. Most likely a Mage based on his robe's lack of a religious emblem.
Veon-Zih narrowed his eyes at the strange man as he passed over his papers. The book was nearly as thick as his own, though it bulged with the thickness. Either the Mage hadn’t updated the cover despite the increased pages or…
Veon-Zih cleared his throat, getting the Paladin’s attention, and gestured with his chin towards the wagon. The Paladin looked him over for a moment, his brow furrowed, then glanced towards the wagon. He had no reason to trust Veon-Zih but Paladins were not ordinary soldiers. If there was reason to worry, Hengist would urge him to look for the signs.
The guard shifted his weight just enough to turn his back to the Paladin before opening the book. Veon-Zih sighed, watching the man move. He wasn’t just turning pages. His arm pulled too far back rather than to the side. Most likely slipping something into his coat. The Paladin might not have been able to see, but he'd already caught the scent that something wasn’t right here and started forward, placing his hand on the guard’s shoulder.
“Everything seems to be in order, Sir…” the guard had a superb poker face, a sure sign he'd taken bribes before. He handed the Mage back his papers and turned to wave the wagon on.
Veon-Zih stepped forward just as the Paladin held out his hand to stop the driver. “Headed for the Mages Guild, perhaps?” Veon-Zih asked curiously, trying to sound innocent.
The Mage twitched violently, turning stunning purple eyes on Veon-Zih, “Yes. Very important samples…” he spoke slowly, as if he needed to consider each word before saying them out loud.
“Then why not take a gate?” Veon-Zih chuckled, “I’ve been across this fine kingdom of Daanlan many times over, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a wagon carrying Mage goods…” he tapped his own impressive book of papers against his leg, demonstrating his experiential authority on the matter. “What about you, Sir Knight?” he asked the Paladin, ceding control back to the Temple representative.
“Your papers,” the Paladin ordered, holding his hand out for the Mage's book. The Mage nearly vibrated with the speed of his twitching. The driver blanched but swallowed, keeping silent. Though it was his wagon. The Mage handed over his papers again, but then the Paladin added an order to the soldier, “Open the crates.”
The Mage’s eyes bulged, as the soldier he'd bribed moved towards the cart. Veon-Zih and the Mage both stared as the guard climbed into the wagon, opening the nearest crate without removing it. He nodded at the contents then closed the crate again. He had definitely accepted smuggling bribes before.
“Hold, good man…” Veon-Zih called. The guard glared at Veon-Zih, and the Monk grinned. If looks could kill…
“Sir.” the guard said indignantly to the Paladin as though the knight should be offended that Veon-Zih had inserted himself into this business. The Paladin, however, just frowned, waving the man down and nodding to Veon-Zih. Something in the knight's gut insisted that the Monk was to be trusted, and Veon-Zih’s grin widened as he approached the wagon.
Digging past some bottles labeled "griffin blood", he found what was making the driver so nervous, “Scales… dragon scale.” a nearly impossible-to-find, and highly restricted, magical component. Their owners having gone extinct millennia ago.
The Paladin growled, “All of you will come with me. Now.” he snapped the papers closed, shoving them under his arm and turning on his heel towards the Temple.
The Mage hissed like a snake, his arms coming up and black fire shooting from his splayed fingers toward the Paladin’s back. Veon-Zih grabbed the side of the wagon, swinging around it and sliding along the ground, he kicked the Mage's feet out from under him. The Mage tumbled backward, his fire barely licking the Paladin’s blue cape before going out.
The Paladin turned, reaching for his sword, but the Mage had blinked, disappearing before he hit the ground and reappearing ten feet away. “Damn magic users…” Veon-Zih jumped to his feet as the Mage began to chant, his arms becoming wreathed in shadow.
The guard who had inspected Veon-Zih’s papers drew his short sword and started for the Mage. A good man. Stupid. But his heart was in the right place.
Tentacles sprouted from where the Mage’s arms had been, twitching and writhing with the same jerky movements of the man himself. Veon-Zih sprinted forward, trying to close the distance and distract from the guard.
The Mage attacked, sending one tentacle out to strike Veon-Zih, who ducked, throwing his arm up to deflect the living whip. It shouldn’t have hurt this much. Veon-Zih blocked the pain, rolling forward. He needed to get to striking distance before…
The guard screamed, flailing his sword and cutting right through the second tentacle. As if made of smoke, the tentacle broke and reformed behind the swing, smacking the guard solidly on the head. The guard’s helmet flew off, and he dropped to the ground, clutching the side of his face. The skin between his fingers was black and blistering with red pustules.
Veon-Zih reached the Mage, striking up at the man’s chest as he stood, smacking him with the palm of his hand and knocking the wind from his lungs and spell from his lips. Lifting his foot high into the air, Veon-Zih slammed his heel down on the Mage's shoulder, sending him crumbling to the ground.
The Mage hit the stone hard, some of the cobbles breaking loose and flying into the air. His tentacled arms continued to writhe, whipping back and forth behind Veon-Zih, attacking the prone guard again as if on their own.
The Mage laughed. Giggled like a young child, his head lolling to the side, eyes staring at nothing.
Veon-Zih was forced to dodge a tentacle again, this time careful not to touch it. His arm still stung where it had burned through his clothes to reach his skin. Veon-Zih gauged the power needed to knock the man out without killing him. The Temple would want to question him. His fist hadn’t yet hit when the Mage screamed and thrashed. Veon-Zih turned to see the Paladin, sword drawn and glowing with a brilliant blue-white light, standing between the Mage's tentacles and his fallen guard. On the ground at his feet, twitched the end of one tentacle before dissolving into smoke.
The second tentacle whipped forward, thrusting like a spike to stab the knight. But the Paladin calmly cut through it, channeling the divine power of Hengist through his sword to split the tentacle down the middle. The Mage screamed again, then went quiet as Veon-Zih bopped him soundly on the base of his skull.
***
Shaloon burst through the door to Morndancer’s private rooms. The magical door made of starry night slammed into the wall and rattled the mirror across the way. “Something’s wrong.”
“Of course something is wrong,” Morndancer said absently, scratching the chin of the otherworldly pseudodragon draped over his wardrobe, “The world is being reborn, and all we can do is watch.”
“No.” she didn’t have time for his new nihilism, “Journeyman Karlo, we need to find him.”
Morndancer, for once, didn’t argue. He moved to the mirror, placing one hand in the center and holding his other out to Shaloon. She fished in her robes, pulling out a small jar, and upended it into his palm. A piece of flesh flopped into the Archmage's palm, and he closed his fingers around it, chanting softly.
The image in the mirror wavered out from his fingers as if made of water, and when it calmed again, they saw two men on its surface. A Paladin and an old man in lowly peasant garb with a shaved head. “It’s him…” Shaloon whispered.
Morndancer was more focused on the Paladin, “He’s been captured. What do they know…”
The Paladin held his helm under his arm and seemed to be watching them as he surveyed Karlo. “That was like no arcane magic I’ve ever seen before, Master Veh-oan-Zith. What kind of Mage casts spells like that?”
The Monk’s lip twitched in the merest hint of a smile, but it disappeared a moment later when he covered his chin with his hand, stroking it in thought. “The Warlock kind good Sir…”
“That’s enough,” Shaloon said with a sigh. Morndancer nodded, opening his hand and holding the lump of flesh out to her. Her shoulders slumped for a moment, another researcher lost… She draped her fingers loosely over Karlo's flesh and, with a word, set it alight with black flame.
***
“A Warlock, Master Monk? In Clearhelm?” the Paladin sounded horrified. Veon-Zih wished the knight would try and say his name again, just to add a little bit of levity to the solemn moment.
“I’m afraid so. This will be the third time I've faced one, and their magic is not one you forget,” Veon-Zih answered.
The twitchy Warlock was restrained in the center of the room, eyes open but mind far away. It appalled the Paladin how easily the man had almost gotten away with smuggling into his province, doubly so now that he knew the nature of the man’s magic. “He will be questioned thoroughly. Would you like to be present when-”
The Warlock screamed, struggling against his bonds. The Paladin reached for his sword and Veon-Zih dropped into a fighting stance but both had to shield their eyes a moment later as the Warlock burst into black flames from the inside. His eyes shriveled and burned, the flames licking out the sockets and catching his hair alight as his mouth continued to scream forth black fire.
The Paladin recovered enough to begin chanting some kind of healing or disenchanting spell but not fast enough. In mere seconds, the Warlock’s arms fell free from their bonds as they dissolved into ash, followed a moment later by the rest of his body. Leaving only the scorched chair, loose chains, and a pile of ash where once the man had been.
***
“We don’t know how much they learned,” Morndancer stated, turning accusing eyes on Shaloon.
Shaloon looked away, “They won’t find us.”
“You’re right.” Morndancer turned his back on her, “We are leaving. Make the arrangements.”
***
“They're still here then…” General Rasnah stood, looking out the window of her office towards the setting sun, clasping her wrists behind her back.
It had taken Veon-Zih a few weeks to reach Smilnda from the port city of Gehdran, though Rasnah had received the report of the Warlock incident much sooner, the same day in fact, through the Mages Guild mirrors. “Any new information?” Veon-Zih asked, moving to stand beside her. He'd returned to visit Shon in Hamerfoss, but would delay if necessary.
“No,” Rasnah sighed, “I've sent word to my counterparts in Oane and to the kingdom, we are trying to trace the man’s papers and cargo, but it will take time. They've covered their tracks well, probably have been for years.”
“At least thirty…” Veon-Zih muttered, turning away from the window and Rasnah. He took the seat in front of her desk with a road-weary sigh. “Why is it, my dear Rasnah, that you must tease me so?” he asked playfully.
Rasnah managed a laugh, “What?”
“Almost every time I come to Smilnda, something exciting seems to be brewing and then,” he snapped his fingers, “gone. We haven’t heard anything of these Warlocks for over five years, and just when I start to give up hope, bam, wyvern! I don’t suppose you killed it while I was away?”
Rasnah snorted another little laugh, finally turning away from the sunset and taking her seat behind her desk, “Please don’t remind me of the wyvern. It's been two years with no sightings, and Daunas still hasn’t stopped asking to hunt it with every report.”
“Does he want to avenge his father that badly?”
“How is it vengeance when Mung killed that one himself?”
“I wouldn’t think someone Daunas’s age would still be seeking glory…” Veon-Zih stroked his chin in thought, “He’s not much better than you 'retired' lot.”
Rasnah leaned back in her chair, lacing her fingers together, and finally gave him a real smile, “He works harder now than he ever did on the road. Us too, truth be told…”
“If you’re trying to convince me to join you again, you’re doing a very poor job of it,” Veon-Zih said, returning her smile. He didn’t want to return her mind to the serious issue at hand, but her’s wasn’t the only mind it was plaguing, “Now we have more Warlocks… possibly the same group. Are they going to disappear again? How many years before Smildna decides to dangle a true adventure under my nose once more?”
“Perhaps it’s a sign, my old, old... ooold friend. Perhaps these are adventures for the next generation.”
“Pah,” Veon-Zih waved that idea down as fast as he could, “I would rather not leave a mess for those coming behind. Besides, they aren’t ready.”
“They get closer every day, V. Don’t blink. As soon as you do, Shon will be Oath Sworn and off to hunt wyverns and Warlocks of his very own.”
Veon-Zih leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees, “How’s he doing, Rasnah?” It had been a year and a half since Shon had transferred to Hamerfoss for training. Veon-Zih had tried to visit at least once a season, and the jumps in his skills seemed outstanding. Yet something still nagged at the back of Veon-Zih's mind. Was he still disappointed the boy hadn’t chosen the Monk path?
“You’re headed there next, see for yourself,” Rasnah answered shortly, though she also pulled a drawer open.
“Humor me,” Veon-Zih said, but she already was. She didn’t even have to look for the folder, showing him clearly she'd been ready for this very conversation. Before they'd been distracted by internally combusting Warlocks.
She didn’t pass over the file, such breaches of privacy were strictly against protocols, but she did leaf through it herself. “He gets top marks in combat, particularly with ambidextrous weapons and anything that requires finesse over brute strength. His lecture grades are also high, though he struggles with decorum and etiquette. His armor scores are honestly abysmal. Though I’m not sure the blame for that lies with him…” still facing the paper, she glared up at Veon-Zih with just her eyes.
“Well…” Veon-Zih rubbed the back of his neck under that accusatory stare, “He won’t have a problem if ambushed in the bath…”
That got another little snort of laughter out of the Paladin, who closed the file, “If you want anything more personal, you'll have to ask him yourself.”
Veon-Zih nodded. He just hoped Shon had made at least a few real friends since his last visit.
***
"How?" Veon-Zih gaped open-mouthed at Shon while the other Squires tried to stifle their snickers around him, “How did you get injuries from dancing?!”
Shon let go of his dance partner’s hands, and the boy stuck his fingers under his arms as if to warm them from a winter chill. Weary blue eyes turned to Veon-Zih for only a moment before Shon looked away, his cheeks pink. One cheek was bandaged with a thick square of cloth taped in place. His rolled-up sleeves showed the ends of more bandages on his right arm, and he flinched as he rubbed his ribs nervously. Were those hurt too?
“Well, Squire? Answer the man…” Daunas called from a bench against the wall of the fortress courtyard. The Weaponmaster leaned back, his hands laced behind his head, legs stretched out and crossed at the ankles. He maintained that dancing was for nobles and Paladins and wasn’t the one giving this lesson. Though he'd chosen to come watch regardless.
Shon mumbled something inaudible then turned away to resume dancing. His partner shook his hands out before reaching for Shon, but Daunus called out again, “What was that, Squire? Something about you taking hits on purpose?”
Shon’s eye twitched, and the boys around him tried to smother their laughter, “I won, didn't I?!” Shon called to the Weaponmaster, who snickered. The boys stopped laughing at that. They were the ones he was defeating.
The Paladin giving the dance lesson, gasped, “Squire, push-ups. Now.” Shon saluted sharply and dropped in place to perform the punishment for his rudeness. Daunas laughed louder. “The rest of you get back to work. One two, one two, leaders, don’t let your followers take control. They had their turn earlier…”
Veon-Zih made his way to Daunas’s bench, plopping heavily down on it, “The Cleric?” Veon-Zih asked the Weaponmaster, who was still smiling, though he had closed his eyes to take in the sun while it lasted. Autumn was right around the corner.
“We told him last week they weren’t going to heal anything he could've prevented himself.” Daunas explained, “Your boy has a nasty habit of taking a non-fatal hit if it means he gets the win. Which he always does. But it’s a bad habit.”
“Stubborn…” Veon-Zih muttered, watching Shon jump back to his feet to resume the dance lesson. His partner flinched at Shon's touch but started to dance without further complaint. The boys spun in well-timed circles, some stepping on feet, others pulling a little too hard, but mostly doing well. Shon had the steps down perfectly but looked stiff, like a golem going through programming. Not really feeling the music flowing from the open box beside the teacher still giving the count.
“He’s your boy." Daunas snorted out another laugh at Veon-Zih’s expense, "Sure he’s not a blood relation?” The Monk chose to ignore the insinuation and seeing he wasn’t going to get a reaction from Veon-Zih, Daunus continued, “He really is a great fighter, but he’ll need to be better with plate if he wants to keep taking hits like that.”
“You can hardly move in plate,” Veon-Zih argued, annoyed. Daunas just shrugged, so Veon-Zih leaned back with him, resting his back on the curtain wall’s cool stones, “How about everything else? Has he opened up at all?”
Daunas sighed, “In his own way. He doesn't -not- get along with anyone, and the others seem to like him well enough. But he’s quiet that one, would rather watch and listen than participate during free time, and that's assuming he's not outside practicing! He’s started helping the ones that are falling behind in combat training. It works out. He hardly uses the time he gets off anyway, and before you accuse me of taking advantage, it was his idea. I asked, and he said if they needed extra training, he might as well join them. But before you get too proud, their friendship outside the extra practice seems the same as all the others.”
So nothing had changed. Veon-Zih sighed, was there even a point in wanting Shon to make friends like a 'normal' boy? This was his normal, and if he was happy, then why encourage something different? "I suppose if it isn't harmful..." Veon-Zih whispered.
The hour bell sounded, and the Paladin closed the music box, leaving the deep rings to fill the suddenly silent air as the Squires all snapped to attention. He waited until the last bell faded before calling “Dismissed!” Almost as one, the sixteen boys sagged in relief, laughing and joking with one another as they began their first hour of free time before dinner.
Veon-Zih pushed off the wall and started for Shon. The other Squires smiled and waved or saluted greetings towards him, and he smiled and nodded in response, his feet never wavering from their path.
“Damn Shon, I swear you’ve gotten colder…” Shon’s dance partner said with a smile, rubbing his hands together. Shon just shrugged, and the boy laughed, “See you at dinner then,” before he rushed off to join some of the others heading towards the fortress proper.
Shon turned, then, spotting Veon-Zih, looked away again. Reaching him, Veon-Zih crossed his arms and arched a questioning eyebrow, waiting for the young man to look up. Shon was almost as tall as Veon-Zih now, just a few more inches, and he would overshoot his Master. That didn’t stop him from sounding small as he muttered a soft “Sorry…”
“Are you really?” Veon-Zih asked, keeping his eyebrow up.
Shon looked up, a stubborn glint in his ice-blue eyes, “They never know what to do when a blow actually lands. It ends the fights fast.”
“So you end one fight, but what about the next? Or the one after that? How many little blows do you think you can take before you fall?” Veon-Zih didn’t yell, and Shon would've heard it all from Daunas already, but it was different coming from his Master. He ran his hand through his hair, cut regulation short so not at all in his face, looking truly ashamed for the first time.
“Sorry…”
Veon-Zih sighed, taking Shon by the shoulder, “Don’t be sorry, be better.” Shon just nodded, so Veon-Zih gave him a little shake and a smile, “What about life in general? Still enjoying the military?”
Shon’s smile was as small and subtle as ever, but to Veon-Zih, it lit up his face. Shon nodded, “It’s easy and organized. I wish the Church had been so structured. As long as everyone does what they're supposed to when they're supposed to, it’s perfect.”
Veon-Zih threw his head back and laughed. By the time he looked back down, Shon was staring at him, his eyebrow arched in question. “Shon… you were born to be a Paladin.” Veon-Zih answered.
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Date: [standardized human time]: September 7, 2287
-BANG!
My ears were ringing, my heart was threatening to jump out. I didn't know what was happening in the moment as I fell backwards with the momentum of something hard and heavy striking me in the chest. The sense of dread ran up my spine and down my tail as the I thought for a moment I had gone deaf.
I coughed and gagged as I felt the Predator move their hands from my ears. I felt one of its hands cling to my back while the other pats my chest. "H-hey! hey! you okay!?" he cried out as I groaned, this feeling. I don't think I'll ever forget it.
"I-I'm okay, I'm okay" I squeaked as I recovered from the feeling in my chest. "W-what happened?"
"I think you held it too close and the recoil uh..." The Preda-. Even. Scrunched his face up, for a second it looked like he was snarling... he must've recognized the fear on me because he swiftly covered his mouth up with a hand "I think the recoil basically gave you a rather... uncomfortable punch to the gut"
Trying to ignore the fear of seeing him snarl like that, I glanced downwards at the weapon in my hand. It felt surprisingly heavy. Though for someone like me. Was more awkward to hold than anything else... Kinetic weaponry was overturned for energy weapons, to save on resources for ammunition... I only fired a energy weapon once, and now. I understand why we swapped for them. This blasted contraption nearly broke my ribs!
"Well hey, at least you hit the bottle" Even pointed out, drawing my attention away from the gun in my paws. The shattered glass upon the ground where the bottle once stood invoked... something... in me.
I felt myself warm up a little inside. First time firing a Kinetic weapon, one made for PREDATORS. And wasn't even custom made for my size. And I hit the target... my ears fluttered, my tail swayed. I felt giddily as I pulled the gun back up into a small embrace. For as frightening this experience has been, I think I'm enjoying it a whole lot more than dealing with the Arxur.
... "So, shall we continue?" I asked, seeing that snarl on Even. even if it was hidden. Should've scared me again but... it felt... warm somehow.
----------Memory Transcript: Number 10059. Tilfish Cattle.
Date: [standardized human time]: September 7, 2287
Today is my day. I'm getting chosen... Why... why is the world so cruel?
The Chief hunter won't stop staring at me through the screen as the transport driver communicates with them. The others in the cage aren't moving... Maybe they're dead, maybe they are just trying to fake it... or maybe they are just asleep... I don't even know if I care.
I've been a breeder for a while, seems I've outlived my use to the predators... I couldn't sleep, so I simply watched and prayed it'll be swift when we get there.
Everything shakes, many of the other cattle cry out in confusion. The Arxur transport driver shouted at us to keep quiet as he shifts through his controls... What was happening? We can't already be there.
Another shake.
Things are getting dizzy as something strikes the ship hard.The Arxur reaches for their weapon as the doors open. I watch in silence as fire bathed him. A number of figures stepped from the door. Was this... what is this?
"We're getting you all out of here!" The lead of the strange bunch shouts through their mask as they move to the cages. Was this rea-!
BANG!
I sat up fast, as if the Arxur cattlemaster was waking me himself. I heaved and panted as I looked around the strange environment... where was the ship? This... am I on a planet!?
BANG, BANG!
I jumped at the noise, glancing around, I groaned as I clambered out of my be-... this isn't a bed. This is a table? Why was I-
Later.
I spot some odd shaped machine in the corner of the room, seemingly deactivated. Scurrying to the stairs, I began descending. the stairway, trying to collect myself. My body felt as if it was against every action I took as I rounded the corner at the final step. What I saw would've made me scream... if I wasn't me.
A hulking machine stood in the center of the room. I could feel heat radiate off of it as it stares off to who knows where. Keeping an eye and an antenna on it. I stepped through a hole in the wall. My hand ideally feeling at the cracks in my exoskele-that isn't my.
Looking down, I see what covered my wounds. Bandages? How interesting. The Arxur never bandage u-
Another BANG took my attention, Looking towards my right. I saw a unfamiliar figure and a... Venlil pup?... shooting something.
I sneak over, trying to understand what I'm seeing as the unknown creature praised the little pups' accuracy "You'll be protecting yourself in no time!" it cried out in a guttural voice... I'm ever thankful the Arxur never took my implants out. If I had gotten to where they were taking me, this would've been very diff-"Oh, wait. Taxxik. Look who's awake" The figure says as it turned to face me... those eyes.
P r e d a t o r.
"H-hey, you alright? You shouldn't be up by yourself! how long have you just been standing there!?" The pup whined as it handed the Predator the weapon it was using. I mimic fear the best I could as I gestured with a shaking claw towards the towering beast.
"I-I know, I know. It's okay, he's fine." The pup tries to console me as he pats my arm and tries to stay between my vision and the Predator, tough luck for someone so small.
"He... well, saved us. We're safe here" the pup... said those words with uncertainty but clearly seemed trusting of the Predator. How interesting. Predator Disease? Perhaps I won't have to...
"W-where" I stuttered my speech to match the faux fear. "Where are we?"
*"*We are on earth... where we are specifically, I can't quite say. Not a lot of signage left out here" The Predator exclaimed as the Pup nervously holds my arm as I raised my head to better watch the meat eater who towered over us. "Somewhere between what remains of New York, and the Pitt - at least, according to my maps"
"I... don't understand..." I reached to clean an antenna as the pup patted on the arm he was still clinging to. "Ssh, don't worry. I don't understand much either... b-but uh. It's okay!" the pup exclaimed as I shifted my head to better look at the small Venlil "They aren't like the Arxur, farthest thing from them if Even here is anything to go by!"
I spot this... Even... fidget at those words... he either lied to the pup, or didn't tell them something... I do not like this.
"They even have their own Exterminators" the pups' whisper dragged my attention back to him. "Even is a uh.. Minute man." the Pup paused to pronounce the words right, seeing Even nodding seemed to have confirmed the words the pup was using. "They're just like exterminators, just... trust me on this, okay. We're safe with Even" I watch the pup in uncertainty as they proclaimed this information.
Predators with Exterminators, such a idiotic idea... however... if there is to be believed, is the fact Even hasn't eaten us yet... considering I'm not in a ship, I've must have been out for a while. Leaving this pup to fend for themself. Why he was here, only Protector knows.
If humans like... E v e n. Were anything similar to the Arxur, they'd have eaten us by now, or left us for dead somewhere... unless he is planning on invading our homes. I don't see why he would do such things as wrap our wounds up and tend to me while I was unconscious.
Such a peculiar creature.
"So-" Even spoke "-You uh... got a name?" I studied its face for a moment, before looking to the ground as I searched through my memories... name... when was my name used? "I... do not remember" I answered as I felt at my head. How long have I been cattle for?
"Well... anything we can call you till then?" "Just... call me Til.. u-until I remember my name again."
"Alright then Til... I know you just woke up but... well, the sun is going down so... you're gonna have to go back to sleep." The Predator walks past me and the pup "Come on you two, I'll get the sleeping bags ready" it exclaimed as it entered the building...
What a truly, peculiar specimen.
"Here, you must be starving." the predator stated as we followed him into the building, handing me a odd... plant?
Hesitantly, I go to bite the questionable plant.So sweet. So delightfully sweet.
"Wh-t iz thz?" I asked as I began to scarf down this delightful bit of food. Barely taking a pause to speak "That would be Mutfruit" The pup answered for the Predator as I enjoyed this wondrous Mutfruit
So much better than the kibble we were fed!... Such sweetness. I must have more. ------------
Heeeeeyy, The Tilfish woke up! Truth be told, I was half planning on having her succumb to her wounds during target practice.Anywho, another short-ish chapter. Feel free to share thoughts in the comments.All together, this chapter is about the Tilfish waking up.
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