Welcome! Please, have a seat. CAVEAT: THIS IS LONG.
Comfortable? Want something to eat or drink? What streaming services do you enjoy? Here's the remote. Help yourself while I get rustle up some vittles.
Well now… where to begin? I am a Female Empath Ambivert with a lot of interests. Oh… I said that already.
Hmmmm… what else? I'm a professional chorister, I 'sing' eight languages, including Hebrew, Czech, and Russian, have sung at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Madison Square Garden and have sung American and World Premieres.
-I am a Britophile and also appreciate Japanese, Korean and Chinese cultures.
-I own several Sarees as formal wear—my favorite ensemble is ivory, fuschia and orange, with matching hat, shoes and handbag.
-I LOVE dubbed anime (sorry, but I am allergic to subtitles).
-I have practiced Kundalini Yoga for over ten years.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT—Over the last four years, my dress size and weight used to begin with a two—NOW, I AM A SIZE SIX and have maintained this since 8/2023. I love fashion! I'm purging my dressing room like crazy but have a talented tailor who perfects my investment pieces.
An interesting tidbit: I used to wear a size 10 shoe. Now I'm a 9-9 1/2. Less pressing into my shoes. I've had to donate/sell 90% of my collection. For every pair of shoes donated to DSW Shoe Warehouse each week, I earn 50 points toward a future purchase. I donated over 25 pairs of shoes, one-two pairs a week. Interested? All you have to do is bring your shoes to any DSW store each week and drop them in the Shoe It Forward box. You'll earn 50 points for every weekly donation made. To receive your points, make sure you let a store associate know you are donating and provide them your DSW VIP member number.
I play FREECELL, SOLITAIRE AND CASTLE on my phone. I'm an advanced beginner techie and watch my favorite techhead, Marques Brownlee, on YouTube. I also watch Bernadette Banner, Karolina Zebrowska, Nerdforge, Rachel Maksy, ZHC Crafts, Girl With The Dogs 2, Tina Yong, Charlotte Dobre, Haute LeMode, Understitch, Underskin, Micarah Tewers, Michel Janse, Jon Solo, Mrwhostheboss, and a few others. I only watch one hour of news a day.
I enjoy pencil sketching and seek watercolor classes during summer, 2024. I enjoy the arts in general, and I am a model and voice actor.
•Air Sign? Earth Sign? Fire Sign? Water Sign? (Fire, with a lot of water and earth elements)
•Passionate Hobby/Avocation/s (Choral Music, learning different languages)
•An accomplishment you're proud of (Sang with Andrea Bocelli at Madison Square Garden in December, 2023)
•Favorite Movie(s) or Genre(s) (I love anime, movies from the 1930s and 1940s, musicals and the Marvel Universe franchise)
•Favorite Cuisine(s) and Foods (Mexican, Middle Eastern and Japanese; I enjoy a corned beef sandwich and a pastrami sandwich on a Kaiser roll with three slices of tomato, mayo and brown mustard on the side)
•Languages you speak/sing (I sing eight languages including Hebrew, Czech and Russian; I speak very, very little Cantonese, Spanish, German, French and Japanese)
•Two dad/corny/ knock knock jokes (Knock knock. Who's there? Amos. Amos who? A mosquito bit me. Knock knock. Who's there? Andy. Andy who? And he bit me again.)
•Dream Car, color (White Bentley)
•Dream House, style, square footage, decor, special features, acreage (10,000 square feet, Japanese inspired design, privacy windows where people can't see in, on 100 acres, with guest house, fitness facility, theatre, Japanese style house for sauna-hot tub-swimming pool)
•Country you'd like to like to live in for a year (Japan, Singapore, South Korea, New Zealand, France, Italy, Seychelles)
•Dream vocation (Running a global women only rejuvenation station. Education program, curriculum including, but not limited to, 21st century minded skillset, but knowing what a dial telephone is; pro Bono legal eagles; pro Bono CPAs to crunch 1-2-3s; grant writing gurus; wardrobe wizardry; social services superstars; medical and mental health mavericks/mavens. One building, multiple floors, like an Apple, Google, YouTube campus, only vertical, up to code, fully licensed, low carbon footprint, solar energy, biodegradable waste, ethically sourced supplies/vendors, recycling champions, funded by grants and angel venture capitalists. Empathetic, Ethical, Progressive Board of Directors with deep pockets and at least 500 contacts similarly equipped.)
I earnestly seek transparent, authentic, empathetic souls who resonate with me. If you've been nodding, smiling/laughing as you've read this… TAG, HONEYBUNCH. YOU'RE IT! PM ME, PLEASE.
Out of breath? Here. Sit down, sit down. Here's some water and a towel. Thanks for keeping up. I really look forward to enjoying your well organized, massive missive, loosely following my format as an introduction.
Thank you.
Sending you peace, prayers and gratitude, Bella

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Cast of Home Sweet Rome

• Kensington Tallman as Lucy
• Eleonora Facchini as Francesca
• Darrin Rose as Dad
• Ava Ro as Kyla
• Federico Ielapi as Bruno
• Lucia Modugno as Signora Benatti
• Gloria Colston as Charlotte
• Christian Monaldi as Nico
• Claudia A. Marsicano as Emilia
• Amy Stewart as Celeste (Lucy’s Mom)
• Isabella Nefar as Arlo
• Valentina Chico as Sofia
• Melanie Neu as Janet

Episodes of Home Sweet Rome

Episode NoNameOverview E01Mamma Mia!Lucy starts school in Rome and adjusts to her new life. E02Who Knows Fashion Better Than Italians?Lucy attends her first red carpet event with her stepmom. E03Feel Good Field TripLucy hopes for a fresh start on a school field trip. E04The Stepmom MultiverseLucy feels homesick while experiencing her stepmom’s popstar lifestyle. E05Coconut Dog DayLucy and her friend celebrate Coconut Dog Day together. E06The Bats Own The Apartment NowLucy tries to prove she’s mature when home alone. E07Truth Or SandLucy wants a moped like her friend Nico, while Francesca’s lie backfires. E08Calcio Is Italian For SoccerLucy deals with friendship issues while her family gets involved in a soccer tournament. E09Do I Like Olives?Lucy learns about farming and family on a visit to an olive farm. E10Big Girl Unicorn PajamasLucy attends a slumber party, and Nico tries to meet his favorite TV star. E11The IncidentLucy tries to mend a rift between her friends, while her dad and Francesca get competitive. E12Tanti Auguri A LucyLucy celebrates her 14th birthday and struggles with growing up. E13Lulu AmericanoLucy faces a big music opportunity that tests her friendship with Kyla.

Welcome! Please, have a seat. CAVEAT: THIS IS LONG.
I seek transparent, authentic, empathetic souls who resonate with me. If you're nodding, smiling/laughing as you read this, TAG, HONEYBUNCH. YOU'RE IT! PM ME, PLEASE.
Comfortable? Want something to eat or drink? What streaming services do you enjoy? Here's the remote. Help yourself while I get rustle up some vittles.
Well now… where to begin? I am a Female Empathic Ambivert with a lot of interests.
Hmmmm… what else? I'm a professional chorister, I 'sing' eight languages, including Hebrew, Czech, and Russian, have sung at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and Madison Square Garden and have sung American and World Premieres.
-I am a Britophile and also appreciate Japanese, Korean and Chinese cultures.
-I own several Sarees as formal wear—my favorite ensemble is ivory, fuschia and orange, with matching hat, shoes and handbag.
-I LOVE dubbed anime (sorry, but I am allergic to subtitles).
-I have practiced Kundalini Yoga for over ten years.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT—Over the last four years, my dress size and weight used to begin with a two—NOW, I AM A SIZE SIX and have maintained this since 8/2023. I love fashion! I'm purging my dressing room like crazy but have a talented tailor who perfects my investment pieces.
An interesting tidbit: I used to wear a size 10 shoe. Now I'm a 9-9 1/2. Less pressing into my shoes. I've had to donate/sell 90% of my collection. For every pair of shoes donated to DSW Shoe Warehouse each week, I earn 50 points toward a future purchase. I donated over 25 pairs of shoes, one-two pairs a week. Interested? All you have to do is bring your shoes to any DSW store each week and drop them in the Shoe It Forward box. You'll earn 50 points for every weekly donation made. To receive your points, make sure you let a store associate know you are donating and provide them your DSW VIP member number.
I play FREECELL, SOLITAIRE AND CASTLE on my phone. I'm an advanced beginner techie and watch my favorite techhead, Marques Brownlee, on YouTube. I also watch Bernadette Banner, Karolina Zebrowska, Nerdforge, Rachel Maksy, ZHC Crafts, Girl With The Dogs 2, Tina Yong, Charlotte Dobre, Haute LeMode, Understitch, Underskin, Micarah Tewers, Michel Janse, Jon Solo, Mrwhostheboss, and a few others. I only watch one hour of news a day.
I enjoy pencil sketching and seek watercolor classes during summer, 2024. I enjoy the arts in general, and I am a model and voice actor.
•Air Sign? Earth Sign? Fire Sign? Water Sign? (Fire, with a lot of water and earth elements)
•Passionate Hobby/Avocation/s (Choral Music, learning different languages)
•An accomplishment you're proud of (Sang with Andrea Bocelli at Madison Square Garden in December, 2023)
•Favorite Movie(s) or Genre(s) (I love anime, movies from the 1930s and 1940s, musicals and the Marvel Universe franchise)
•Favorite Cuisine(s) and Foods (Mexican, Middle Eastern and Japanese; I enjoy a corned beef sandwich and a pastrami sandwich on a Kaiser roll with three slices of tomato, mayo and brown mustard on the side)
•Languages you speak/sing (I sing eight languages including Hebrew, Czech and Russian; I speak a little Cantonese, Spanish and Japanese)
•Two dad/corny/ knock knock jokes (Knock knock. Who's there? Amos. Amos who? A mosquito bit me. Knock knock. Who's there? Andy. Andy who? And he bit me again.)
•Dream Car, color (White Bentley)
•Dream House, style, square footage, decor, special features, acreage (10,000 square feet, Japanese inspired design, privacy windows where people can't see in, on 100 acres, with guest house, fitness facility, theatre, Japanese style house for sauna-hot tub-swimming pool)
•Country you'd like to like to live in for a year (Japan, Singapore, South Korea, New Zealand, France, Italy, Seychelles)
•Dream vocation (Running a global women only rejuvenation station. Education program, curriculum including, but not limited to, 21st century minded skillset, but knowing what a dial telephone is; pro Bono legal eagles; pro Bono CPAs to crunch 1-2-3s; grant writing gurus; wardrobe wizardry; social services superstars; medical and mental health mavericks/mavens. One building, multiple floors, like an Apple, Google, YouTube campus, only vertical, up to code, fully licensed, low carbon footprint, solar energy, biodegradable waste, ethically sourced supplies/vendors, recycling champions, funded by grants and angel venture capitalists. Empathetic, Ethical, Progressive Board of Directors with deep pockets and at least 500 contacts similarly equipped.)
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YES, YOU'VE SEEN THIS BEFORE. I earnestly seek transparent, authentic, empathetic souls who resonate with me. If you've been nodding, smiling/laughing as you've read this… TAG, HONEYBUNCH. YOU'RE IT! PM ME, PLEASE.
Out of breath? Here. Sit down, sit down. Here's some water and a towel. Thanks for keeping up. I really look forward to enjoying your well organized, massive missive.
Sending you peace, prayers and gratitude, Bella

It is finally time to review what is in my opinion the greatest game of all time. I am going to attempt to explain the addiction, the dedication, the variety and paradoxically the repetition of this hack n slash rpg masterpiece.
First off let me take you back to when I was first introduced to the game. Way back in 2001. I was a 16 year old, obese sweaty lad.
My friend Hugh who lived down the road from me would frequently have multiple people round his house, where we could relax and party. One day sitting round there I saw Hugh playing this little beauty on his desktop. When I asked what it was, he raved about it. He called the addiction 'catching the Diablo bug.'
He was running a Barbarian and had managed to get his level to the mid 90s. Hugh never had the internet back then. So looking back, I have always been impressed with how far he got on his own, especially considering he happened to choose the barbarian. Which is one of the more slower characters to get going. The amount of time he put in must of been immense.
Eventually he got off the damn pc and I got to experience the game for myself. I chose the Necromancer. I was hooked instantly. What really got me was the character experience progression. I was so excited collecting enough experience to gain each level. Then choosing what new skill I wanted to add to my repetoire. At that time I had no idea about character builds and stupidly got every skill available.
Another thing that really hooked me was the hunt for loot. Everytime a boss group fell I would dilegently search through the loot hoping for an improved piece of equipment. Maybe a new helmet, or wand? My life had changed I knew I had to have this game for myself. I knew there was only so much that Hugh would put up with me visiting, when I was there obviously just to play the game rather than visit him.
But there was a problem. I did not own a pc. I had a Playstation 1 and my mum would not be able to afford the £600 to £700 needed to buy me one. I was devestated and tried to find a replacement for Diablo addiction. So like an ex junkie trying to satiate his need for heroin with methadone, I scoured my local HMV store for something similar, some sort of rpg. I settled on the 9th installment of a series I had never heard of. I purchased Final Fantasy IX. Now this actually turned out to be another of my favourite games ever. But at the time I was dissapointed that it did not scratch my Diablo itch.
After probably a year of nagging my mum she spoke to my Grandad and he agreed to buy me my own pc and Diablo II LOD. He also bought me Star Wars Galactic Battleground, that I had witnessed round another friends house. I finally got to play Diablo as much as I wanted. And boy did I play it. Non stop. For hours. For days. For weeks. For months. For years. Here in 2021 I still play this game.
Now let me explain one of the game's greatest features. The variety of character builds. There are seven main character types that you can choose from. Necromancer, Barabarian, Sorceress, Amazon, Paladin and with the Lord of Destruction expansion the Druid and the Assassin. But in each of these characters there are multiple different character builds you can make. For instance with the Necromancer you could choose to be a Summoner, focusing mostly on the summon tree, pumping all your skill points into raising the dead and calling golems to do your dirty work for you. But if you wanted a more hands on approach you could focus on the bone skills. Pumping your skills into bone spears and bone walls. Trapping your enemies then firing your projectile bones at them. Don't fancy bone? Why not go poison? Pump your points in poison dagger, poison explosion and nova. I used to have loads of fun running into multiplayer games online and hostiling lower level player characters and pumping them full of poison nova and watching them die. This is just four obvious examples of build for the necromancer. There are many more. With sub builds and hybrids.
I would say the Paladin is the most versatile character with over 20 different possible builds. Before I die I want to make every single one for every character. The way it changes your play style really gives the game almost endless possibilities.
But it is strange that I am praising variety as one of it's greatest features, when it is also one of it's greatest faults. The repetition. Not in characters, but in quests and acts. The game is split up into five acts, in varying environments, including wide open green plains, a vast baron desert, a luscious and deep jungle, the depths of hell itself and with the LOD expansion, a snowy mountainscape. Inside each of these acts there are six quests for you to complete, except act 4 which only has three. After completing all the acts and beating the final boss you have the option to play on a higher difficulty. Normal, Nightmare and Hell. In this greater difficulty you can go back through the game against harder enemies, continuing to level your character. Also the best items are not available in Normal and Nightmare. It is impossible for them to drop anywhere but the Hell difficulty.
This is not a bad system but it would been better to have 15 different acts of progressive difficulty instead of running the same 5 over and over. The damn repetition. You run certain bosses repeatedly hoping they drop that item you're waiting for. You repeatedly run bosses to gain experience. I must of killed the act three boss Mephisto over 200,000 times as he is one of the best places to hunt for magic items. This didn't bother me. It was exciting every time one of my targets dropped, hoping that this would be the one where something awesome would spawn. Some of the most sort after items are runes. Little stone pieces that can be put in socketed items in a certain order to create a rune word. Which are some of the best items in the game.
I remember grinding for months, trading all my finds for runes, slowly building them up until I could afford my target. The Enigma. A rune word armour that gives any character the sorceress exclusive skill of teleport. That was a game changer. I will never forget the day I got my first one. Something that seemed so impossible to obtain as the runes needed to create it have something like a one in a million chance of dropping. But all my hard work paid off and I got to tele my paladin around. Priceless gaming moment for me. The graphics look dark and gritty, absolutely perfect for the game's content.
I love the way the game looks and am not a fan of the more cartoony looking Diablo III. the enemies look awesome especially Diablo himself. The music matches the graphics with its haunting tones. Each area has a theme, some being very intense. Act 1 has a kind of minimalist feel to it with its quiet tinkling on acoustic guitar. Act 2 has a more Arabic feel to it and is my personal favourite. Each act's music is well suited to the landscape and it is very well done.
The game does have a storyline but it really isn't about that. With the amount of times you're going to be playing through the same acts and quests you'll be skipping all text boxes.
So I have tried to explain what makes this game the greatest of all time in my opinion but words can not really convey how I feel about it. It's like an old friend I still visit. I love you Diablo!
Gameplay 20%
Graphics 20%
Sfx 20%
Controls 20%
Replayability 20%
Overall 100%

So I’ve been seeing Flowers Knows everywhere online, like on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Everyone’s hyping it up, so I thought, why not jump on the bandwagon and see what the fuss is about, right?
I ordered 4 products: Violet Strawberry Rococo Eyeshadow Palette - G01 Starmoon Strawberry Moonlight Mermaid Jewelry Blush - 01 Snow Goddess Swan Ballet Music Box Loose Setting Powder - 02 Flower Fairy Chocolate Wonder - Shop Highlighter & Contour.
And honestly I’m kinda bummed out. They’re pretty pricey and didn’t really live up to all that hype. The only thing I like is the contour palette – the matte and shiny highlighters are actually really nice, and the contour shades are alright, but they are not long lasting (even with setting spray).
The lavender setting powder is a total miss and at this point I’m seriously thinking of tossing it. It doesn’t do much for color correction (looks the same as if I put my translucent setting powder), and it feels like I’m slapping cornstarch on my face, which is weird. It leaves me looking all chalky and doesn’t help with makeup longevity.
And the blush is also pretty awful. It’s chalky, doesn’t layer well, and doesn’t hold a candle to my Tarte blush or any other blush I own really.
Overall, these products feel like something you’d pick up from a drugstore bargain bin, but with a middle range price tag. Anyone else feel the same? 😕

DISCLAIMER: Sorry this is a day late. I ended up having to rewrite half of this. Still, I hope you enjoy. After this, I'll be going on my hiatus. So I hope you like this last little bit of Roo-family cuteness. Thank you all and keep on keepin' on!
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Special thanks to u/SpacePaladin15 for creating the NoP universe.
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I'd also like to thank u/xskipy10 for their awesome fanart of the main cast as well as their recent Tohba meme and their fanart of Michael baysitting. You're work is a treasure!
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Thank you as well to u/Accomplished-Golf-59 for his take on Michael, Teylim, and Tohba in his submission for the Banner Art Contest, and u/Spacer_Catgirl4969 for their awesome music video featuring a pixel-art Dohkar in his bar. Be sure to give ALL of these awesome creators your love and support.
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And let's not forget u/Guywhoexists2812 who has been an awesome source of memes as well as sick pixel art, such as THIS and THIS!!!! And even THIS!!!!!! And how could I forget THIS!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much!
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Today, we see all the reasons Teylim has to keep going in the face of adversity. For when all is said and done, love truly does conquer all. LETTUCE...begin...
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Original Story
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[Accessing Camera Function…]
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[Accessing Saved Recordings Function…]
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[Play Selected Recording?: Y/N…]
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[Playing Recording!]
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[The camera opens up on a female Yotul with a satchel over her shoulder. She is walking backwards down a paved walkway while looking up at the person holding the camera…]
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“Alright! Soooo…here we are in… Michael tell us where we are!”
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[The person holding the camera gives an audible sigh…]
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“Do I have to, Tey?”
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“Yes! Come on, it’ll be fun!”
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[Another audible sigh is heard before the person begins panning the camera around the surrounding cityscape…]
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“We are in the beautiful, literally ALWAYS sunny capital of Dayside City!”
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“And what would you say we’re doing here in Dayside City?”
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“We were just at the Public Records building getting our paperwork verified.”
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[The Yotul woman is seen reaching into her satchel and pulling out a leaflet of documents…]
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“Oh! You mean THIS paperwork? Hmmm… I wonder what these might say… Mind helping me here?”
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“Seriously?”
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[The Yotul doesn’t answer, instead shoving the documents directly into the camera. Another, more amused-sounding sigh is heard…]
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“It says that your name has been officially changed to ‘Teylim Andrews.’”
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“Mmmmhmmm. And what about this one?”
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“That one says that Tohba’s name has been officially changed to ‘Tohba Andrews.’”
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“Aaaand why do you suppose that is?”
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[A shuffling sound is heard and the camera shifts as the person holding it pulls out their own papers…]
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“Probably because according to MY paperwork, while we’re still waiting for my Application of Citizenship to go through, I, Michael Ruiz Andrews, am now the full, legal, son of one, Teylim Andrews-”
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“EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHEEHEEHEEHEEHEE!!!!!!”
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[The Yotul woman darts forward, wrapping the person holding the camera in a hug. The camera is set on the ground and the face of the person is now visible. The two hold their embrace, rocking back and forth…]
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“I love you so much, my joey…”
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“Love you too, Ma…”
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[Recording Ceases…]
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[Play Next Recording?: Y/N…]
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[Playing Recording!]
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[The camera opens on a small kitchen area where two beings are sat eating. On the left, a male Yotul infant in a high chair is munching away at a human food identified as “Cheerios” spread across his tray. On the right, a male human idly stirs at a bowl of cereal while tapping away at a datapad…]
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[Eventually, after munching down another “Cheerio”, the infant catches a glimpse at the human and stares for approximately one second before his tail begins wagging…]
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“Mikey?”
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[The humans attention is broken away from their datapad and immediately focuses on the infant…]
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“Yeah, Bud?”
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“I WUV YOOOUUU.”
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[The infant’s sing-song voice seems to make the human smile before he leans forward, planting a “kiss” on top of the infant’s head…]
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“MmmMUAH! Te amo, mi hermanito.”
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“Whaz dat mean?”
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“It means, ‘I love you, Little Brother’. Want me to teach you?”
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“Hmmmmm… OKAY!”
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“Okay.”
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[The human chuckles slightly before scooting his chair in…]
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“Okay, so when you want to tell someone you love them, you say, ‘Te amo.’ Okay?”
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[The infant gives a curious ear flick…]
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“Teeeh…Mo?”
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“Close! Here. Repeat after me. Te…”
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“Teeh…”
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“Ah…”
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“Aaahh…”
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“Mo…”
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“Moh!”
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“Te…ah…mo…”
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“Teeh…aaahh…mo!”
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“Okay! All together now. Te amo.”
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“¡TE AMO!”
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[The human excitedly gets up from his seat and embraces the infant…]
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“YES!!! You did it! Awesome job, Bud!”
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“YAAAAYYY!!!! ¡TE AMO, MIKEY!”
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“MMMUAH!! ¡Te amo, precioso hermanito!”
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[The camera jitters slightly and a muffled giggling is heard. The human turns to face the camera…]
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“Ma? What are you- Have you been recording this whole time?”
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“Just a little!”
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“Must you record everything?”
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“As a matter of fact, yes!”
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“MAMA!!”
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[The camera zooms in on the excited infant…]
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“Hello, Precious! Is your big brother teaching you Spanish?”
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“UH-HUH!! ¡TE AMO, MAMA!”
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“Ooooh, that is just ADORABLE! Can you teach him to say ‘Mama’ in Spanish, too?”
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[The camera pans over to the human, who raises an eyebrow. After a moment, the human smirks and gives an exaggerated shrug while shaking his head…]
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“No tengo que hacerlo. Él ya lo sabe, mamá.”
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“Pffft! Smart aleck.”
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[Recording Ceases…]
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[Play Next Recording?: Y/N…]
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[Playing Recording!]
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[The camera opens up facing a pair of beds in a small room. On one bed, a female Yotul is sat with her infant in her lap as a male human walks into frame carrying a brightly wrapped gift box…]
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“Merry Late Christmas, guys!”
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“Merry Christmas, Michael!”
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“Mewwy Kwizmuz, Mikey!”
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[The human kneels down and hands the infant the gift box…]
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“Sorry this gift is a bit last minute, but I managed to grab it while I was out with ‘Nel the other day.”
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“I’m sure it’ll be perfect, Michael.”
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“I hope so. Go on, Bud. Open it! It’s for you!”
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“OKAY!!!”
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[The infant rips away at the brightly-colored paper, and with help from his mother, lifts off the lid. The infant then excitedly starts bouncing up and down and reaches into the box, pulling out a bright-red plush…]
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“WED TIWFISH!!!!!!”
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“Oh, Michael! How? When?”
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“I had to ask around online if anyone else had plushies from the aquarium ship, and I managed to find a guy here in Dayside. There’s…still a lot of things we lost at the house that need to be replaced, but I figured this would be a good start…”
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“It’s perfect.”
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[The three embrace and hold it for several seconds before pulling back…]
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“BUT! I’m not done with gifts just yet.”
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“What?”
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“Here. Mind handing me your pad?”
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“Sure?”
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[The Yotul hands the human her datapad as he pulls a small drive from his pocket and plugs it in. After a moment, he smiles and sits down on the bed next to the Yotul. She is then seen gasping and covering her mouth with her paws…]
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“Michael…”
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“I overheard you on the phone with Aunty Triv, talking about how you wish you had some pictures of me when I was younger…”
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“How on Liern-”
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“It’s…a long story. When I was first taken into foster care after getting rescued, I was assigned a social worker to help me adjust. And after I got situated with Dad, he stayed and helped us out from time to time. He basically became like an uncle to me after a while. And since Dad didn’t really have any other family, whenever he wanted to share pictures of me growing up, he’d send a copy to my social worker. I’ve…been back in contact with him for a little while now, and it turns out he kept them.”
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“Oh, Michael…”
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[The Yotul and human lean against each other and embrace…]
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“I love you, Ma.”
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“I love you too, my joey.
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[Still leaning against each other, they begin to swipe at the pad, presumably looking through pictures. After a few swipes, The Yotul begins chuckling hysterically…]
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“Aaaawwweee…”
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“Crap, I forgot about that one!”
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“Who’z dat?”
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“That’s…me, Bud.”
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[The infant looks at the image for a while, still holding the bright red plush…]
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“Teeheehee!! Fuzzy Mikey!”
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“Can we please just swipe to the next one?”
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“Wait. I’ve seen those kinds of human garments before! Aren’t those for…LITTLE…little joeys?”
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“Look, I was a very emotionally stunted kid and I just thought they were comfy, alright?”
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“This is SO going on the desk.”
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“Please no. Any of them but that one.”
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“Nope! It’s already decided!”
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“YAAYYY! FUZZY MIKEY!”
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“God, ‘Nel’s never gonna let me live this down…”
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[Recording Ceases…]
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Memory Transcript Subject: Teylim Andrews, Yotul Accountant And Loving Mother Of Two
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Date:[Standardized Human Time] February 1, 2137
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[Warning: REM Sleep Detected: Transcript May Be Fragmented Or Incomplete…]
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Crrreeeeaak…
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My eyes slowly squint open as the noise rouses me from sleep. I let out a yawn before looking for the source of the noise. I’m…back in my house… Sitting upright, I see that my door’s been opened, beaming The Dayside’s permanent daylight into my room. I was confused for a moment. The only other person here that would be here is-
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“Uuuuhhmm… M-Mrs. Teylim?”
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I looked down, and spotted the culprit.
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Standing in the doorway was a small human child, cradling my Tohba in his arms. He was silhouetted from the daylight behind him, the light beaming past his adorable onesie pajamas creating a small blue outline around him, matching his eyes.
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Strange. For some reason, I thought he was taller…
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“Michael, sweetie? What’s the matter?”
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Still carrying Tohba, Michael made his way over to the bed.
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“Uuuhhhmmm… Tohba h-had a n-nightmare…”
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“Ooohh, is that so?”
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Something definitely didn’t add up. As he gently handed Tohba over to me, he certainly didn’t seem to be having a nightmare. In fact, even now he was still sleeping peacefully.
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Michael, on the other paw, was DEFINITELY out of sorts. He was nervous, fidgeting, wrapped up in a self-hug, and even now, refused to even look at me. Whether that was because of his nervousness or if he was still convinced I was afraid of him had yet to be seen.
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Stupid, ridiculous, Federation dogma…
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I could tell he wasn’t being honest with me. Ordinarily, I would’ve been upset about him lying, and even more so about him disturbing Tohba, but looking at him now, I knew what he needed now wasn’t a scolding.
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“Michael, you know you can be honest with me. Was it really Tohba who had the nightmare?”
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I heard him nervously gulp as he tightened the self-hug around himself. After a moment, he shook his head.
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“Mm’mm…”
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I gave a tired, but loving sigh before holding out my free arm.
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“Come here.”
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With some hesitation, he stepped closer, allowing me to pull him into a hug. Michael had a lot of issues. From what I learned from his social worker, he’d been terribly abused by his previous mother and he’d lost his father only a few years after moving in with him. And now, with Earth under attack, he simply didn’t have anywhere else to go.
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It will take a long time before he’s fully comfortable living here, I know that. I’m still not even entirely sure if I’m what he needs. I still wonder if I know what I’m doing when it comes to just raising Tohba. Even so, I’d never forgive myself if I didn’t try. He deserves a home, and a mother who loves him. All children do.
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“I'm sorry for lying…”
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“Ssshhh… It’s alright. Do you want to talk about it?”
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“It was…the one with the scary fire people…”
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Oh…THAT dream…
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Exterminators.
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“I don’t want them to come… I don’t want them to-“
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“It’s okay, joey. They won’t get you here.”
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“No! That’s not… That’s not what I’m scared of…”
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I pulled back slightly, allowing myself to look directly at him. He sniffles and sobbed while trying to wipe away tears.
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“You’re all so nice to me… \sniff** I…I-I don’t want the fire people to hurt you… I sh-shouldn’t be here…”
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My heart broke in two. This poor child had already lost so much. It only made sense that he’d be afraid of losing us too.
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I cupped his face in my paw, wiping away his tears.
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“Michael Ruiz Andrews, I don’t care what you might have heard, but you have every RIGHT to be here. And if those scary people out there think they can come and take us away from you, they’re wrong. I will never let us be separated. You hear me?”
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“. . .P-promise?”
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“With all my heart. You’re MY joey now, and I won’t let anyone take you away from me.”
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At last, Michael finally unwrapped himself from his self-hug and instead wrapped his arms around me, burying his face in my fur.
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After a while of holding him, he’d finally calmed down enough to speak again.
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“C-can I…sleep here tonight?”
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Your joey needs you.
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Yes.
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“Of course.”
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With some effort, he climbed up onto the bed and curled up next to me. I knew I most likely wouldn’t be getting anymore sleep, but that was fine. Just laying here, holding my boys in my arms. That was enough.
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One after the other, I gave both my joeys a lick on the forehead.
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“Goodnight my joeys. I love you.”
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“Wuv…you…Ma…ma…”
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“. . .Love you too...Mom…”
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I love my boys. I love my family. I love…my life…
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[Transcript Time Progression: 4 hours…]
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Beebeebeebeep! Beebeebeebeep! Beebeebeebeep!
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[Warning: Subject Regaining Consciousness…]
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My entire body protested as I twisted and turned over to tap the alarm on my nightstand. My claw slapped blindly at it until finally, the agitating alarm was silenced. My eyes squinted open, revealing…I was back in our motel room…
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Well…a girl can dream, can’t she?
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It was a pleasant dream, I’ll give it that. As I sat up, I let my legs dangle off the side of the bed as I stretched myself out and let out a yawn. Once my eyes had fully opened, and the fog had been blinked away, I was immediately met with a sight that warmed my heart to no end. My still fast asleep, and back to being tall, new son, curled up with his baby brother on the other bed.
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Precious boys. MY precious boys.
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I did my best to remember if Michael had anything scheduled with Khornel for this paw, but nothing came to mind. He’d been working so hard lately, helping to keep us above water. Now that he wasn’t a refugee anymore, we were no longer receiving stipends from the program, which meant from here on out, keeping the bills paid was much more difficult. And that’s not even mentioning having to put aside anything we can to be able to eventually have the house rebuilt.
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I kept trying for a while, I still couldn’t remember anything. For the first time in a decent while, he had a paw off.
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Good. I’ll leave him be then. He’s earned some rest.
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I let out one more yawn, before getting up. Unfortunately, while Michael didn’t have to work this paw, I wasn’t so fortunate. Thankfully, my recent injuries allowed me to continue to work from home instead of going out to the physical office. After one last stretch, I let myself slide off the bed.
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I had to give myself a moment once I was upright. While my previously broken leg had healed for the most part, I still needed to be careful of how much weight I put on it. Once I was ready, I began walking to our small kitchen area. The fridge was nearly empty. I’d need to go to the store soon.
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Thank goodness we’re staying in Soulroot, where literally EVERYTHING is expensive…
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After cutting up some leftover fruit and strayu for myself, I went back to my desk. It was impossible to not notice the small stack of colorful books on the ground next to it. They were human kid’s books donated from the embassy here in Soulroot. Tohba would be ready to start going to school in just a few short cycles…
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Will we be able to get out of here and back into our house before then?
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Sitting down at my desk and booting up my pad, I found it hard to stay focused. There was still so much to do, so much to worry about. Before, when I was feeling overwhelmed, I’d have Loh, Dohkar, or Trivah there for me. With them around, it always helped things feel more manageable. But now…now I was alone again. Loh was gone. Dohkar and Trivah were stuck on the other side of that damned fence…
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What are we going to do?
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My head lowered. I stared blankly at the desk, partly wishing I could look through it at ANYTHING other than my work.
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But then, there was a glint, just out of the corner of my eye…
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I looked up, and saw something that I couldn’t help but smile at, something that even when I’m feeling low, reminds me why I have to keep going.
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I reach out…and grab the two small frames off the corner of my desk and hold them in front of me. In my left paw, wass a framed picture of Tohba, the paw he was born. So small. So precious. So perfect. And in my right, was another picture. It was my new favorite picture.
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A small, human child…in fuzzy, blue, onesie pajamas that matched his eyes.
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My Michael. Still so small.
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These two pictures. My boys. The villains outside could take everything else. So long as I have my boys, I will always have a reason to keep going.
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I love my boys… I love my family… I love my life…
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The End

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Holy priests are arguably one of the more boring healers in Warcraft to the point that people often refer to them as the ‘default’ healer. I’m sure there are more deep, underlying issues that Holy has but I wanted to try tackling them on a purely thematic level with some minor thoughts on a more gameplay-oriented level.
I aim to make more interesting spells that interact in a fun way that gives the holy spec a little more flavor than, “The default RPG healer”.
Quick preemptive self-defense though. This is all in good fun and purely theoretical. It’s always been interesting for me to speculate what a class or spec could be and rather than hoarding it all to myself, I thought it would be more interesting to see some other people's opinions and possibly inspire others to do the same. With that said...

• Make the Holy Priest a little more bard-inspired

Some of Holy’s biggest cooldowns are Divine Hymn and Hymn of Hope (Renamed to Symbol of Hope now). Singing to help your allies. You’ll notice other spells in the toolkit like shadow WORD pain and power WORD shield. Shadow has a spell called SILENCE for god’s sake. Basically, the implication is that priests are using their voices to channel their spells somehow. Why not...do more of that? Because I can’t lie, having several spells named “Heal” with different variations is killing me inside.
Plus, a bunch of the talent node names already lean into this! A few notable examples are:
Voice of Harmony
Healing Chorus
Gales of Song
Divine Word
Resonant Words
All the Holy Word Spells
Let’s make it so Holy is all about literally singing the Light’s praises. After all, if Shadow and Holy are canonically on two ends of the spectrum with Discipline being the proverbial middle ground, let’s really have Holy Priest’s be truly ‘Devout Feeling’ with their spell names. Double points if the spells end with a sung note or maybe a little arpeggio of a harp or something.
Let’s go through a few examples I’ve thought of and any non-obvious reasons behind each decision.
“Heal” -> “Holy Solo”
“Flash Heal” -> “Divine Etude” (An Etude is a short music piece)
“Prayer of Healing” -> “Holy Motet” (A motet is mainly a vocal musical composition, the name describes the movement of the different voices against one another)
“Circle of Healing” -> “Sacred Cantata” (A Cantata, (from Italian cantare, “to sing”), originally, a musical composition intended to be sung, as opposed to a sonata, a composition played instrumentally)
“Renew” -> “Grace Note” (An extra note added as an embellishment and not essential to the harmony or melody)
And now, I’ve saved my favorite for last. Its effect is decent but the name is so uninspired…
“Trail of Light”? More like... “Light Motif”!
A light Motif is a dominant recurring theme and what’s more dominant and recurring than spam healing?
The point is that there are so many possibilities with having the Holy priest being the spec that heals with singing, and unlike trying to shoehorn bards in as a new class, it makes some sense here.

• Holy’s New Groove

Ok, so all this stuff so far is just replacing words for other words and I know what you’re thinking…
“This doesn’t do anything to fix the fact that Holy is still quite dull compared to other healers!”
You’re dead right. The Priest’s Discipline spec currently rewards thinking ahead of what the encounter you’re facing will bring while Holy just sits back and collects red solo cups after the party is over. Let’s change that.
My main problem is with its mastery. Don’t get me wrong, it’s very “Good” when you’re thinking about the throughput and the pure numbers but it’s also a very “set it and forget it” style of gameplay and reminds me of the Shaman’s sometimes similarly maligned mastery that dishes out healing depending on how much health is missing. There’s no thinking required and frankly, Shaman have a much more interesting toolkit to justify it.
I think we would all prefer it to be more interesting like how Paladins generate more healing based on how close they are to the action which allows them to get in close with their other melee abilities anyway and encourages them to help out with the DPS. Excellent design decision. Win win win.
So the first thing is to fix the mastery and the new system I am proposing is…
“Mastery: Chord Progression”
To start, your basic heal will apply an effect to a targeted party member. This effect will have a very long uptime which can stack called Holy Note. (I’m personally imagining a buff that has a golden crotchet note with a little wing instead of the tail). Now your first Holy Note merely exists on top of the target and does a small heal over time in a similar being to how the mastery currently works, increasing with how much mastery you have.
A second heal to the target will apply a second stack and increase the stacked effect. This will change the buff icon to be two crotchets, stacked on top of one another. This will, again, increase the heal over time effect.
A 3rd heal to the target will complete the stack and heal the target with an effect called “Holy Chord” that heals more depending upon your mastery stat. Instead of just spamming heals over and over again mindlessly to get that powerful Holy Word spell you want back in case you need it, you instead work up chords on friendly targets. Targets that don’t require constant spamming will have heal over time effects up near constantly whereas targets that are dying and in need of healing will receive direct heals instead!
The effect is largely the same but with a little more thought and interactivity involved. If a target has two Holy Notes ready but is only at, say, 70% health, you can wait and focus on other party members until they drop a little more, and then you complete the chord.
So that’s the base outline of the spec. The long uptime of the buff rewards not finishing off the chord until you actually need it and still makes it usable in PvP.
The best part about it is that if we don’t want to be rid of the cooldown reduction mechanic that Holy is currently working with, it can fit very neatly over the top without changing anything too fundamental. The Holy Words might need some very slight tweaking to work but I don’t see any immediate problems with this system.

• New and Reworked Spells

Now, Holy needs some new cooldowns. Over the years, Holy has gone from having one of the most well-rounded toolkits to one that looks very limited in comparison. Shaman's can heal by sharing health percentages. Paladin’s have all their auras, Glimmers, and immunities. Evokers can fly and bombard people with healing, heal through stuns and other CC, and reverse recent damage taken. Monks are dashing around like no one's business and healing by punching them in the face. Let’s find some good stuff to give the Holy Priest.
Guardian Spirit stays right where it is. It’s extremely thematic to the spec identity by this point and I think it works well with the Holy Note system since you can leave a target with Guardian Spirit to die while you work on other targets with Holy Notes in the meantime.
Hymn of Hope (Not Symbol, change it back) can also stay because its raid and PvP utility is interesting and works collaboratively with other healers and DPS. A good singer should strengthen and work off those around them, right? It works thematically with this Bard theming we’ve got going on. Plus, having to drop it isn’t nearly as painful as having to quit Divine Hymn early. Speaking of which.
The first thing to change is Divine Hymn itself! Sure, on paper it feels very Holyish and it’s certainly quite powerful but ask any Holy Priest what its main flaw is and they won’t hesitate to tell you. You can’t move and nothing is stopping it from being interrupted from an interrupt, a knockback, a stun, or a pull, etc. There are so many instances I can think of where I wanted to press it so badly but I knew it would do more harm than good. Added that it’s often a dead button for me if I ever decide to try using Holy for PvP since in the rare event that I’m not being trained or chain CC’d, it’s so AOE-focused that it often isn’t strong enough to help anyone outside of a Battleground from behind a rock. It requires a PvP talent to make it more worthwhile which is very seldomly picked anyway.
I had a thought after playing Discipline for a while and having Ultimate Penitence available to me. It’s an incredibly fun spell that does a boatload of healing and/or damage while making you immune to CC effects and giving you a huge absorb shield to delay damage to yourself. It’s balanced by having a long cooldown that you can reduce but only by talenting into the following nodes in the tree.
I can’t be the only one who’s noticed that Divine Hymn is basically Ultimate Penitence but drastically weakened and less cool looking to boot.
My idea was to give it the same ‘un-crowd-controllable’ effect as Ultimate Penitence and make it do generally increased healing instead of a stacking effect to increase further healing afterward. The new ‘gimmick’ of it would either be that it would either expel enemies from within a certain radius once, like Anduin’s big bubble of light from the cinematic, or gently push enemies back from the priest as the center point. This would not completely negate adds or an enemy player’s walking speed having any forward momentum, but it would definitely aid in players trying to kite adds when they’re dying or from enemy players in PvP where that little extra distance would make the difference, and would also reward the priests choice in a central location. You could inadvertently push enemies INTO players, after all.
To top all of this off, I would prefer to have this ability further down in the tree to make it feel a bit more impactful of a choice rather than ‘almost’ mandatory’ where it is smack bang in the middle. A lot of spells in talent trees that are sat dead center in the tree feel like they're meant to be picked and I feel like Guardian Spirit should be where Divine Hymn is at the moment, not as close to the level 10 talents as it is currently. For example, Soul Swap for Affliction Warlocks, Invoke Yu’lon/Chi’ji for Mistweaver, Dancing Rune Weapon for Blood Death Knights, and Pillar of Frost for Frost Death Knights. I could go on but the list is pretty exhaustive.
Another thing I would like to change is very synonymous with Holy Priests but something that I think, overall, doesn’t see as much use as we’d like. Primarily because it relies on the priest dying.
Spirit of Redemption is a cool spell, the problem is that unless you take the capstone talent to make you revive afterward or you take the PVP talent to make it into a cooldown in PvP, you don’t really ‘want’ to trigger its activation requirements or have a reliable way of doing so in PvE when you want its effects. I do enjoy that now it allows you to resurrect an ally if you die so someone else can continue the fight but it’s more of a consolation prize or at worst, a reward for bad skill expression. It is also basically a required talent in Solo Shuffle as, if the priest dies, your teammates have 15 seconds to get a kill of their own to win the match or you take the PvP talent as a way more powerful cooldown.
What I would like to do is make the Spirit of Redemption a bigger cooldown spell but give it an obscenely long cooldown so you cannot feasibly use it more than once per fight. Like the Holy Word: Salvation spell without the possibility of cooldown reduction. Because you are losing it upon death, the gimmick here would be that it would last the full 15 seconds, you don’t use mana while casting and you can resurrect a party member instantly in that form(Outside of PvP). This would make the spell more central to the spec rather than as an add-on, free up a PvP talent choice node, and make the battle resurrection more readily available rather than having to wait for your death to use it.
Another such spell we could make SO much more interesting is Divine Star. The one people don’t like taking because who the hell doesn’t WANT to take Halo, right? Whether it’s effective in whatever format you’re playing in, it’s much more visually interesting and it just FEELS powerful, y’know?
Now to fix this, I’m going to do none of the work and instead do what Blizzard should have done by taking an idea from their own IP…Anduin’s Divine Star in Heroes of the Storm!
Yeah, I know they’ve stopped doing anything with HoTS but still…
In HoTS, it has had a bunch of effects over its tenure depending on the talents you take and most of them would make the spell more interesting in WoW. Maybe when it comes back to the priest, it could explode and heal party members or deal damage as Shadow near the priest since you’re already in close range due to the nature of the spell. Maybe it doesn’t even buff up the healing of the actual spell itself and instead interacts with your other heals by producing a stacking buff per enemy/ally you hit that increases the power of your next Flash Heal or Mind Blast?
We can also improve the lackluster mobility of the Holy Priest outside of always picking Angelic Feather by giving them the reverse Leap of Faith Glyph back as a choice node between the normal Leap of Faith.
The ability to jump to your allies was a worthwhile drawback to not being able to troll people as hard with the Leap of Faith ability when Glyphs were a thing and frankly, I miss it. I find that sometimes I’d rather be able to jump into the fray, especially as a class with an AoE fear effect, and the regular leap of faith doesn’t reward that playstyle as much. I remember back in Shadowlands that having Door of Shadows to jump in, disorient them with the covenant effect, and then Psychic Scream before running back out was actually really interesting and it’s one of the only things I miss from that expansion.
In terms of a new name instead of being a glyph, our new ability “Light Transposition“ will cause you to fly to your friend’s location just like old times. Stick it on a choice node with Leap of Faith and you have two differing playstyles almost immediately.
Now a major problem all healers have to contend with, especially to compete with the Meta of Discipline Priests and Holy Paladins, is providing some level of damage.
Not gonna lie, this is where I’m not sure about this idea since I already don’t ‘love’ the idea of healer’s DPSing and having to work around the base spells of the class now that they’ve been reintroduced has made this a little clunky so I’d love some other suggestions for this part. I’d prefer that healers offered utility that DPS do not have access to rather than extra damage but that seems to be the direction Blizzard is rolling in. Frankly, at the moment, Smite and Holy Fire interact with very little of the Holy toolkit outside of Chastise and Empyreal Blaze and we also have Shadow Word: Pain and Mind Blast. I fear that they will all just be tacked on to the toolbar with no thought and we’ll just have this myriad of spells to randomly fire off when we’re bored.
Personally, as a basic idea, I would consider removing Holy Fire as a button as, in the theme of removing bloat that War Within seems to be addressing, I think having Holy Fire as an add-on effect in the same way as the Monk’s Chi Wave is being remade would be ideal. It could function in the same way as Holy Note in that every three casts of smite would bring down a blast of Holy Fire which would give way to being justified in making Holy Fire feel a bit more impactful. Mind Blast could be used within this to ‘erupt’ the Holy Fire DoT, causing an effect I think I’d like to call “Discordant Notes” on account of mixing the void with the light which would either do additional damage or perhaps cause an extra effect like a slow or AoE damage around the target.
With this in mind, Empyreal Blaze could remain as a talent and cause Smite to proc Holy Fire two additional times when it next triggers its chord effect. Shadow Word: Pain would likely exist as just an extra DoT you can throw on as it is now or it could be applied through Mind Blast to clear up more bar space.
Anyway, those are just some thoughts I’ve had. I’m sure there are flaws in them and I’m looking forward to hearing them but I hope you found them fun to theorise around!

Hello there! After a hiatus and a deleted account, I find myself back here, hoping to connect with someone who values genuine conversation as much as I do. I'm a vegetarian millennial on the lookout for a long-term friend or pen pal, someone willing to engage in meaningful discourse through the written word.
I understand that putting myself out here might attract some unwelcome attention, but let's get one thing clear from the start: if you're a supporter of Sanders or Biden, I kindly ask that you respect my preferences and refrain from reaching out. I've had my fair share of interactions with individuals representing those ideologies and values, and I'm looking for a fresh perspective.
As for me, I'd rather not disclose my gender. Just see me as a human. I'm tired of being put in that box. If I'm perceived as female, guys and some gals often seem to want to steer conversations toward naughty diversion, while if I'm perceived as male, some individuals assume I'm just another filthy animal or also want to engage in things I’m not comfortable with. So let's bypass those stereotypes and engage on a human level. Let's focus on our shared humanity and engage in conversations about the simple yet profound aspects of life. I'm not here for superficial exchanges or indulging in 420 culture. Instead, I value literacy and substantive dialogue.
I'm here to be a listening ear and a supportive presence in your life, and I hope you can offer the same in return. When I'm upset about something, I appreciate empathy and understanding, not dismissive remarks.
On a lighter note, I have a fondness for nostalgic things. Childhood shows like "Touched by an Angel" and "Gilmore Girls" hold a special place in my heart, especially the refined world of Emily Gilmore and her elegant old-money lifestyle. And let's not forget about Hallmark films – "The Bridge" ranks among my favorites.
When it comes to music, I'm drawn to the soulful melodies of Christine Parker, whose tunes never fail to soothe the soul.
If you believe we could strike up a meaningful connection, I encourage you to reach out. Let's embark on a journey of genuine friendship and explore the depths of conversation together.
Looking forward to hearing from you…

Hello there! After a hiatus and a deleted account, I find myself back here, hoping to connect with someone who values genuine conversation as much as I do. I'm a vegetarian millennial on the lookout for a long-term friend or pen pal, someone willing to engage in meaningful discourse through the written word.
I understand that putting myself out here might attract some unwelcome attention, but let's get one thing clear from the start: if you're a supporter of Sanders or Biden, I kindly ask that you respect my preferences and refrain from reaching out. I've had my fair share of interactions with individuals representing those ideologies and values, and I'm looking for a fresh perspective.
As for me, I'd rather not disclose my gender. Just see me as a human. I'm tired of being put in that box. If I'm perceived as female, guys and some gals often seem to want to steer conversations toward naughty diversion, while if I'm perceived as male, some individuals assume I'm just another filthy animal or also want to engage in things I’m not comfortable with. So let's bypass those stereotypes and engage on a human level. Let's focus on our shared humanity and engage in conversations about the simple yet profound aspects of life. I'm not here for superficial exchanges or indulging in 420 culture. Instead, I value literacy and substantive dialogue.
I'm here to be a listening ear and a supportive presence in your life, and I hope you can offer the same in return. When I'm upset about something, I appreciate empathy and understanding, not dismissive remarks.
On a lighter note, I have a fondness for nostalgic things. Childhood shows like "Touched by an Angel" and "Gilmore Girls" hold a special place in my heart, especially the refined world of Emily Gilmore and her elegant old-money lifestyle. And let's not forget about Hallmark films – "The Bridge" ranks among my favorites.
When it comes to music, I'm drawn to the soulful melodies of Christine Parker, whose tunes never fail to soothe the soul.
If you believe we could strike up a meaningful connection, I encourage you to reach out. Let's embark on a journey of genuine friendship and explore the depths of conversation together.
Looking forward to hearing from you…

Raksha Bandhan, the festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, is a time to express love, gratitude, and affection. While the sacred thread of Rakhi is central to the tradition, exchanging gifts is also an integral part of the celebration. If you're looking for meaningful Rakhi gift ideas to surprise your sibling, here are some thoughtful suggestions to consider:

1. Personalized Gifts

1. Customized Photo Frame: Capture your favorite memories together in a personalized photo frame, engraved with your names or a special message.
2. Customized Mug: Gift a mug featuring a memorable photo or a heartfelt message, reminding your sibling of your bond every time they enjoy their favorite beverage.
3. Personalized Jewelry: Choose a piece of jewelry, such as a bracelet or pendant, customized with initials, birthstones, or engraved with a significant date.

2. Sweets and Treats

1. Assorted Chocolates: Indulge your sibling's sweet tooth with a box of premium chocolates or a selection of their favorite treats.
2. Traditional Indian Sweets: Delight them with a box of traditional Indian sweets like ladoos, barfis, or rasgullas, adding a touch of nostalgia to the celebration.
3. Gourmet Gift Basket: Curate a gourmet gift basket filled with gourmet snacks, nuts, dried fruits, and artisanal treats for a decadent Rakhi surprise.

3. Wellness and Self-Care

1. Spa Gift Set: Treat your sibling to a spa-like experience at home with a luxurious spa gift set containing bath bombs, essential oils, candles, and pampering skincare products.
2. Fitness Tracker: Encourage their health and wellness journey with a fitness tracker or smartwatch, helping them stay motivated and track their progress.
3. Journal or Planner: Gift a beautiful journal or planner to inspire creativity, organization, and mindfulness, allowing them to set goals and jot down their thoughts.

4. Tech Gadgets and Accessories

1. Wireless Earbuds: Upgrade their listening experience with wireless earbuds or headphones, perfect for music lovers or those who enjoy podcasts and audiobooks.
2. Smart Home Devices: Enhance their living space with smart home devices like smart speakers, smart bulbs, or a virtual assistant, adding convenience and efficiency to their daily routine.
3. Customized Phone Case: Personalize a phone case with a unique design, photo, or monogram, protecting their device while adding a touch of style.

5. Books and Literature

1. Bestselling Novel: Surprise them with a bestselling novel or a book by their favorite author, providing hours of entertainment and literary escape.
2. Inspiring Biography or Memoir: Gift an inspiring biography or memoir that resonates with their interests or passions, offering insight and motivation.
3. Coffee Table Book: Choose a beautifully illustrated coffee table book on topics like travel, art, photography, or nature, adding aesthetic appeal to their home decor.

6. Handcrafted and Artisanal Gifts

1. Handmade Artwork: Support local artisans by gifting a piece of handmade artwork, pottery, or sculpture that adds character and charm to their living space.
2. Handcrafted Jewelry: Surprise them with a unique piece of handcrafted jewelry, showcasing craftsmanship and creativity while adding a touch of elegance to their wardrobe.
3. Artisanal Candles: Set the mood with artisanal candles crafted from natural ingredients and infused with aromatic scents, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

This Raksha Bandhan, show your sibling how much they mean to you with a thoughtful and heartfelt gift that reflects your bond and appreciation. Whether it's a personalized keepsake, indulgent treat, or practical gadget, the gesture of giving speaks volumes and strengthens the cherished bond between siblings. Choose a gift from Rakhi.com that resonates with their interests, preferences, and personality, making this Rakhi celebration truly memorable and special.

Title: Beatport Top 100 Deep House May 2024 Genre: Deep House Release Date: 2024-05-15
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Tracklist: 1. ANOTR, Leven Kali, Erik Bandt – How You Feel (Original Mix) (6:01) 2. RUZE – Journey (Original Mix) (6:07) 3. Sugar Hill – I Love You So ((Extended mix)) (5:10) 4. The Blessed Madonna, Clementine Douglas – Happier (feat. Clementine Douglas) (Extended) (4:50) 5. James Cole, Kevin McKay, Darcey, Simon Ellis – Somebody That I Used To Know (Extended Mix) (6:34) 6. Fred again.., The Blessed Madonna – Marea (we’ve lost dancing) (4:45) 7. Kevin McKay, Simon Ellis – Walking On A Dream (Extended Mix) (4:55) 8. Locklead – Zero’s Delight (Original Mix) (7:02) 9. Maverick Sabre, Tom Breu, Vintage Culture – Weak (Extended) (4:58) 10. Locklead – State Of Peace (Original Mix) (7:35) 11. Chris Stussy – Desire (Extended) (6:14) 12. Traumer – We Do (Original Mix) (6:50) 13. Dilby, Tom Evans, Bruno Blanc, Monochrome (AU) – Play It Twice (Dilby Extended Remix) (7:01) 14. Kolter – Be Real (Original Mix) (7:33) 15. Oden & Fatzo – Lauren (I Can’t Stay Forever) (Extended) (6:36) 16. Sonaba, Henry Chris – Sun is Dark (Extended Mix) (5:12) 17. Markus Homm – Abiola (Markus Homm Version) (7:56) 18. Vitess – Blue Vision (Original Mix) (5:10) 19. Marsolo – Show Me (Original Mix) (5:24) 20. Kevin McKay – Tom’s Diner (Extended Mix) (4:46) 21. Easttown – Athletic (Original Mix) (6:27) 22. Dam Swindle – That’s Right (Original Mix) (7:04) 23. Route 94, Jess Glynne – My Love (Original Mix) (4:19) 24. Ninetoes – Finder (Carl Cox Remix) (8:49) 25. RAFFL – life is good (edit) (3:44) 26. Hardy Heller, Alex Connors – Remembrance (Extended Version) (7:16) 27. Deeper Purpose, Jalja, Lazy Joe – One By One (Extended Mix) (5:36) 28. Nick Curly – Skyfall (Original Mix) (6:26) 29. Dilby – Get Together (Extended Mix) (7:46) 30. Natanael Megersa – Switches (Gorge Remix) (6:12) 31. Dennis Cruz – Time Out (Original Mix) (5:33) 32. Kevin McKay, Rose Motion – Shakin’ That Thing (Extended Mix) (4:36) 33. Gorge, DÉ SAINT. – Feed The Animal (Extended Mix) (6:36) 34. Cameron Jack – The Vision (Original Mix) (6:13) 35. Maverick Sabre, Tom Breu, Vintage Culture – Weak (Extended) (4:58) 36. Tal Fussman – Children Of 95 (Original Mix) (5:57) 37. Locklead – Moon (Original Mix) (4:48) 38. Chris Stussy – All Night Long (Original Mix) (7:06) 39. Hannah Wants, Clementine Douglas – Cure My Desire (feat. Clementine Douglas) (Extended Mix) (6:38) 40. Traumer – Behave (Original Mix) (6:52) 41. Gorge – Roots (Extended Mix) (6:18) 42. Maverick Sabre, Tom Breu, Vintage Culture – Weak (Extended) (4:58) 43. Chris Stussy – Seeing & Believing (Kolter Extended Remix) (6:01) 44. Dilby, DNCN – The Station (Original Mix) (6:47) 45. Dilby – Remember Me (Extended Mix) (6:19) 46. Maverick Sabre, Jorja Smith – Slow Down (feat. Jorja Smith) (Vintage Culture & Slow Motion Extended Remix) (5:15) 47. Franck Roger, RIMARKABLE – Part Of My Soul (feat. Rimarkable) (Original Mix) (7:27) 48. Pornbugs – Right Here Inside (Steve Kelley Remix) (6:45) 49. Kolter – I’m Fine, Thanks! (Original Mix) (7:01) 50. Crew Deep – Location (T.Markakis Remix Extended) (6:50) 51. Never Dull – Turning You On (Original Mix) (6:45) 52. Twenty Six, Darcey – Stan (Kevin McKay Extended Mix) (5:38) 53. Barry Can’t Swim – How It Feels (Slightly Extended Mix) (3:09) 54. Coeo – Native Riddim (Original Mix) (6:26) 55. Skygroover – Jazz Rhythm (Extended Mix) (6:18) 56. PAWSA – A LITTLE BIT FUNKIER (Extended Mix) (7:23) 57. Claptone – No Eyes Feat. Jaw (Original Mix) (6:58) 58. Davi – Future Avenue (Original Mix) (7:00) 59. Stefano Albanese – Ballroom (Extended) (5:45) 60. Gola, The Archer – GhashanG (Most Beautiful) (Original Mix) (5:29) 61. Dilby – Barricade (Extended Mix) (6:51) 62. Paluma – Rapture (Kevin McKay Extended ViP) (6:07) 63. Dasein Musik – Temptation (Radio Edit) (2:59) 64. Hardy Heller, Alex Connors – Arthur (Experiencing Sound) (Original Mix) (7:21) 65. Folamour – These Are Just Places To Me Now (Original Mix) (7:01) 66. Oliver Dollar, Jimi Jules – Pushing On (Original Mix) (6:59) 67. Coppola, Marsellie – Body In Body (Original Mix) (4:23) 68. AJ Christou – Back & Forth (Original Mix) (5:59) 69. M-High – Try To Make (Original Mix) (6:45) 70. Luca Bacchetti – Storyteller (Original Mix) (8:23) 71. Deeplomatik – Inside My Mind (Dilby Remix) (6:18) 72. Nico Morano, Mewhy – Juno Love (Original Mix) (7:26) 73. Fusion Groove Orchestra, Steve Lucas – If Only I Could (feat. Steve Lucas) (Liem Remix) (7:06) 74. Franck Roger – The Music (Original Mix) (7:44) 75. Barry Can’t Swim – Rah That’s A Mad Question (Original Mix) (3:47) 76. Time – Not Alone (Original Mix) (6:44) 77. col lawton – Call Me All The Time (Original Mix) (6:55) 78. Coeo – Back in the Days (Original Mix) (5:40) 79. Noir, Haze – Around (Solomun Vox) (6:58) 80. Tech Trax Inc. – Tech Trax Inc. (Acid Jerks Dub Edit) (6:32) 81. Vincenzo – Assassin (Mihai Popoviciu Remix) (6:52) 82. 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Hurlee – Raise Me Up (Original Mix) (6:34) 99. brunch.wav – Rotation (Original Mix) (5:14) 100. Mallin, Sam Dexter – Park Avenue (Extended Mix) (5:44)

Here are some things I noticed in the Willow music video that seem to reference Matty. Some of them will seem really delusional but I’m just having fun.
The main thing I noticed are the parallels with The 1975’s ‘The Birthday Party’ (TBP) music video. I want to point out that I DON’T think ‘TBP’ is lyrically about Taylor. Just that Taylor’s Willow music video references ‘TBP’ video. Keep in mind, the concept of both music video’s is that they’re searching for their “fated lover”.

1. When Taylor’s looking at her reflection in the pond and see’s her lover’s reflection, he reaches out to her. The ‘reaching out’ seems to be a common metaphor they use in their art to reference each other. It reminds me of when Matty reached out to Taylor while serenading her with ‘Falling for you’. They also both do this a lot on stage, Taylor most recently during her performance of Fortnight, and Matty during About you.
2. Taylor then dives into the pond which takes her somewhere else. In ‘TBP’ Matty also falls into a pond that looks very similar to the one in Willow (except that it’s in a digital detox centre so also very different lol). It also takes him somewhere else.
3. Taylor arrives in a rectangular glass box, a potential reference to The 1975’s box symbol.
4. Her lover then arrives wearing suspenders and a hat, the same thing her lover in the IKYWT music video wore. Matty has worn suspenders numerous times (which is an odd thing for a man in the 21st century to wear). He’s worn them in both photo shoots and in social settings. (I think IKYWT is also about Matty because I think they've known each other for longer than the public was told).
5. Taylor then escapes her glass box through a portal. Matty also goes down a portal in TBP. “Deep portal, time travel, all the love we unravel”.
6. Just before Taylor arrives back at the folklore cabin to discover her lover, there is a scene of her following the golden thread, walking towards the moon. In TBP, at the very end, Matty is dancing towards the moon. He eventually ends up finding his lover and they sit together in a tree. “Please picture me in the trees**”.** Taylor ends up finding her lover too and they walk out into the trees!!

It just surely can’t be a coincidence!!

I’m a musician without much technical skill but a lot of raw talent. Dont care if I sound full of myself My sound is unique and my flow is untouchable. My genre is funk soul and country, but I want to apply hip hop and edm elements with rap and beat boxing. I play ukulele, guitar and piano and when I’m more financially stable my ability to practice more often will skyrocket those abilities. I like cerebral beats and using my voice to create intense emotions I want to create music that people all over can listen to from rednecks to hippies to the city rats My music is my mantra and my mantra is peace on earth
Looking for the Aaron to my Moses The drum to my Dan The math to my art The machine to my heart
Have a tendency to say things that seem batshit insane but when you give it more thought it makes more sense than you want to admit
The jewel is the in the heart of the lotus the funk is in the soul of the country
God bless anyone crazy enough to pick up my line