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Warm, fuzzy, sometimes tangled. Due to the holiday season, it may take up to 48 hours for (1) a post to be approved/ reviewed (2) response to modmail/from a moderator. Regarding the API/blackout we're open again but also watching, listening, thinking hard. Whatever happens needs to happen thoughtfully. Please keep being excellent to each other.
2010.05.15 19:44 strombom Crochet or knitted stuffed toys
This is a subreddit devoted to amigurumi, or little knitted or crocheted stuffed toys.
2013.03.12 15:16 For bros who crochet
It doesn't matter if you're a man or woman. You just have to be a bro. Brochet, a subreddit for bros who crochet.
2024.05.16 18:59 purepolarpanzer [Online][6:30 PM EDT][Candela Obscura][$22.50][Monday][Campaign] May the Circle Be Unbroken
This will be a custom Candela Obscura campaign. We have three players, I would like 4 before we begin and optimally 5. The campaign will be centered on a new Circle (Party) investigating the last case of a previous circle that did not survive the mission. Sign ups and payment will be handled through startplaying.games, voice will be handled over discord, with video optional. The price per session is $22.50, with the second session being free. More info about the game as well as my GMing profile can be found here-
Listing- https://startplaying.games/adventure/clw6hr41z001pbbname5nunuy
Profile- https://startplaying.games/gm/purepolarpanzer
The game doesn't start till the 27th of May. No purchase of books are necessary, but I encourage players to download the free quick start guide from Darrington Press' website located here- https://shop.critrole.com/products/candela-obscura-quickstart-guide?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3ZayBhDRARIsAPWzx8pYFqRMm4wae5L4LvN5Bxh4WUC_FopGq5N_0maNOpkISvz5szRJX-IaAk3uEALw_wcB I also encourage players to support the creators by buying the book or PDF when/if they have the expendable income.
From the listing- You awake in the dead of night from a troubled sleep marked with dreams, omens, and nightmares with the distinct knowledge that it is coming for you. Gathering your protective charms and investigation gear before even your clothes, you head out into the dank night, heading for the Chapter House. Warmth. Comfort. Safety in numbers.
You don't even make it a third of the way there. Turning down a dark alley, a shadow of menacing intent lunges at you from the cover of some garbage. Stumbling back, you do what you're trained to do. Raising your handgun and a banishment charm, you begin to shout the ancient words to ward against such evil.
It is nowhere near enough.
The next day, the rank and file police are washing the blood into the gutter with a bucket of milky, soapy water. The inspector looks over the remains, grimacing, before lifting an amulet from the body. A small brass candle ringed in a circle. He checks to make sure no one is looking, then removes a similar trinket from beneath his coat. They matched identically. "Sorry, Simon. You will be avenged." The inspector whispered, before stuffing both charms deep into a pocket.
Welcome, from new players to experienced hands, to the world of Candela Obscura by Darrington Press, of Critical Role fame! You will play a recent recruit into the Candela Obscura, Newfaire's secret protectors from the dangers of corruptive magical energies and creatures run rampant. Other Chapters are losing members at an alarming rate, and it will be up to you to investigate. Your tight-knit unit of muscle, scholars, criminals, and mystics will solve mysteries, fight monsters from beyond the Flare, and try to give aid and comfort to those who are harmed by the forces of Magic.
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Listing- https://startplaying.games/adventure/clw6hr41z001pbbname5nunuy
Profile- https://startplaying.games/gm/purepolarpanzer
The game doesn't start till the 27th of May. No purchase of books are necessary, but I encourage players to download the free quick start guide from Darrington Press' website located here- https://shop.critrole.com/products/candela-obscura-quickstart-guide?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3ZayBhDRARIsAPWzx8pYFqRMm4wae5L4LvN5Bxh4WUC_FopGq5N_0maNOpkISvz5szRJX-IaAk3uEALw_wcB I also encourage players to support the creators by buying the book or PDF when/if they have the expendable income.
From the listing- You awake in the dead of night from a troubled sleep marked with dreams, omens, and nightmares with the distinct knowledge that it is coming for you. Gathering your protective charms and investigation gear before even your clothes, you head out into the dank night, heading for the Chapter House. Warmth. Comfort. Safety in numbers.
You don't even make it a third of the way there. Turning down a dark alley, a shadow of menacing intent lunges at you from the cover of some garbage. Stumbling back, you do what you're trained to do. Raising your handgun and a banishment charm, you begin to shout the ancient words to ward against such evil.
It is nowhere near enough.
The next day, the rank and file police are washing the blood into the gutter with a bucket of milky, soapy water. The inspector looks over the remains, grimacing, before lifting an amulet from the body. A small brass candle ringed in a circle. He checks to make sure no one is looking, then removes a similar trinket from beneath his coat. They matched identically. "Sorry, Simon. You will be avenged." The inspector whispered, before stuffing both charms deep into a pocket.
Welcome, from new players to experienced hands, to the world of Candela Obscura by Darrington Press, of Critical Role fame! You will play a recent recruit into the Candela Obscura, Newfaire's secret protectors from the dangers of corruptive magical energies and creatures run rampant. Other Chapters are losing members at an alarming rate, and it will be up to you to investigate. Your tight-knit unit of muscle, scholars, criminals, and mystics will solve mysteries, fight monsters from beyond the Flare, and try to give aid and comfort to those who are harmed by the forces of Magic.
2024.05.16 18:55 purepolarpanzer [Online][6:30 PM EDT][Candela Obscura][$22.50][Monday][Campaign] May the Circle Be Unbroken
This will be a custom Candela Obscura campaign. We have three players, I would like 4 before we begin and optimally 5. The campaign will be centered on a new Circle (Party) investigating the last case of a previous circle that did not survive the mission. Sign ups and payment will be handled through startplaying.games, voice will be handled over discord, with video optional. The price per session is $22.50, with the second session being free. More info about the game as well as my GMing profile can be found here-
Listing- https://startplaying.games/adventure/clw6hr41z001pbbname5nunuy
Profile- https://startplaying.games/gm/purepolarpanzer
The game doesn't start till the 27th of May. No purchase of books are necessary, but I encourage players to download the free quick start guide from Darrington Press' website located here- https://shop.critrole.com/products/candela-obscura-quickstart-guide?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3ZayBhDRARIsAPWzx8pYFqRMm4wae5L4LvN5Bxh4WUC_FopGq5N_0maNOpkISvz5szRJX-IaAk3uEALw_wcB I also encourage players to support the creators by buying the book or PDF when/if they have the expendable income.
From the listing- You awake in the dead of night from a troubled sleep marked with dreams, omens, and nightmares with the distinct knowledge that it is coming for you. Gathering your protective charms and investigation gear before even your clothes, you head out into the dank night, heading for the Chapter House. Warmth. Comfort. Safety in numbers.
You don't even make it a third of the way there. Turning down a dark alley, a shadow of menacing intent lunges at you from the cover of some garbage. Stumbling back, you do what you're trained to do. Raising your handgun and a banishment charm, you begin to shout the ancient words to ward against such evil.
It is nowhere near enough.
The next day, the rank and file police are washing the blood into the gutter with a bucket of milky, soapy water. The inspector looks over the remains, grimacing, before lifting an amulet from the body. A small brass candle ringed in a circle. He checks to make sure no one is looking, then removes a similar trinket from beneath his coat. They matched identically. "Sorry, Simon. You will be avenged." The inspector whispered, before stuffing both charms deep into a pocket.
Welcome, from new players to experienced hands, to the world of Candela Obscura by Darrington Press, of Critical Role fame! You will play a recent recruit into the Candela Obscura, Newfaire's secret protectors from the dangers of corruptive magical energies and creatures run rampant. Other Chapters are losing members at an alarming rate, and it will be up to you to investigate. Your tight-knit unit of muscle, scholars, criminals, and mystics will solve mysteries, fight monsters from beyond the Flare, and try to give aid and comfort to those who are harmed by the forces of Magic.
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Listing- https://startplaying.games/adventure/clw6hr41z001pbbname5nunuy
Profile- https://startplaying.games/gm/purepolarpanzer
The game doesn't start till the 27th of May. No purchase of books are necessary, but I encourage players to download the free quick start guide from Darrington Press' website located here- https://shop.critrole.com/products/candela-obscura-quickstart-guide?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3ZayBhDRARIsAPWzx8pYFqRMm4wae5L4LvN5Bxh4WUC_FopGq5N_0maNOpkISvz5szRJX-IaAk3uEALw_wcB I also encourage players to support the creators by buying the book or PDF when/if they have the expendable income.
From the listing- You awake in the dead of night from a troubled sleep marked with dreams, omens, and nightmares with the distinct knowledge that it is coming for you. Gathering your protective charms and investigation gear before even your clothes, you head out into the dank night, heading for the Chapter House. Warmth. Comfort. Safety in numbers.
You don't even make it a third of the way there. Turning down a dark alley, a shadow of menacing intent lunges at you from the cover of some garbage. Stumbling back, you do what you're trained to do. Raising your handgun and a banishment charm, you begin to shout the ancient words to ward against such evil.
It is nowhere near enough.
The next day, the rank and file police are washing the blood into the gutter with a bucket of milky, soapy water. The inspector looks over the remains, grimacing, before lifting an amulet from the body. A small brass candle ringed in a circle. He checks to make sure no one is looking, then removes a similar trinket from beneath his coat. They matched identically. "Sorry, Simon. You will be avenged." The inspector whispered, before stuffing both charms deep into a pocket.
Welcome, from new players to experienced hands, to the world of Candela Obscura by Darrington Press, of Critical Role fame! You will play a recent recruit into the Candela Obscura, Newfaire's secret protectors from the dangers of corruptive magical energies and creatures run rampant. Other Chapters are losing members at an alarming rate, and it will be up to you to investigate. Your tight-knit unit of muscle, scholars, criminals, and mystics will solve mysteries, fight monsters from beyond the Flare, and try to give aid and comfort to those who are harmed by the forces of Magic.
2024.05.16 18:15 raraconteur i have no consistent hobbies/leisure activities/likes and dislikes....
i realized this when i was chatting with my partner (also ADHD, not autistic) who talked with her therapist about her relationship with leisure/reward. her therapist advised her to stop using leisure/rest as a reward only, and maintain a schedule of allowing yourself the same leisure activities (e.g. watching tv, painting, reading) every day/week. she suggested i do the same, and prompted me about what type of activities i'd enjoy doing consistently. which made me realize....i have none?
keeping hobbies is (as you might know) quite difficult for folks like us, but beyond that i just don't think i can point to many activities that i can go "hm, i have some free time, i should [knit]/[watch a movie]/[read a book]/[paint]/etc." i also realized that i don't necessarily hold off on things i'm interested in or save it as a reward; e.g. when a music artist i like releases a new album/mv/content, i just follow the dopamine and watch it immediately. but sometimes nothing sounds good, and i just sit blankly and feel bored, then guilty for not using that seemingly empty time to get stuff done.
this general tendency of not holding a consistent pool of likes/dislikes also makes decision fatigue a Huge part of my day to day struggles. part of my self-reflection/growth lately is trying to figure out what i want in my life (from career path, to what i'm gonna eat for dinner) but i'm starting to think i don't really want anything at all...besides an escape from boredom. i hope this eases somewhat once i get on an adhd meds regimen, but nowadays i feel like i'd follow dopamine off a cliff. :')
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keeping hobbies is (as you might know) quite difficult for folks like us, but beyond that i just don't think i can point to many activities that i can go "hm, i have some free time, i should [knit]/[watch a movie]/[read a book]/[paint]/etc." i also realized that i don't necessarily hold off on things i'm interested in or save it as a reward; e.g. when a music artist i like releases a new album/mv/content, i just follow the dopamine and watch it immediately. but sometimes nothing sounds good, and i just sit blankly and feel bored, then guilty for not using that seemingly empty time to get stuff done.
this general tendency of not holding a consistent pool of likes/dislikes also makes decision fatigue a Huge part of my day to day struggles. part of my self-reflection/growth lately is trying to figure out what i want in my life (from career path, to what i'm gonna eat for dinner) but i'm starting to think i don't really want anything at all...besides an escape from boredom. i hope this eases somewhat once i get on an adhd meds regimen, but nowadays i feel like i'd follow dopamine off a cliff. :')
2024.05.16 17:57 IDoNotShankPeople 6 Sk Plucky Bello DK $135
 | Holland Mint, Speak Softly ×2, The Village, Betrothed, After Dark submitted by IDoNotShankPeople to Yarnswap [link] [comments] 55 merino 45 cashmere, absolutely delightful in the hand. Cross posted. Price includes shipping to lower 48 states, PayPal invoice. Comes from smoke-free, fragrance-free, dog friendly home. Dog doesn't knit but I can't guarantee that a stray red hair didn't sneak in. |
2024.05.16 16:21 DistrictFuture2556 [SQD][RECRUITING][SERVER] 5th Marine Raider Battalion [5MRB]
**5th Marine Raider Battalion [5MRB]**
The 5th Raiders are looking for dedicated members to grow our brotherhood!
__**Who We Are**__
We are a group composed of members with two purposes. To play squad with the best cohesive unit on the battlefield and bring the most immersive experience to squad possible. We pride ourselves on our resilience in battle, as well as our ability to take control of chaotic situations and come out on top. We adhere to our disciplines: Immersion and Distinction. We are a force in the field with decades of experience in turning the tides of battles. Here you will build lasting friendships with a variety of members from across the US and abroad.
__**Why Join 5th Raiders**__
Our main Area of Operation is Squad. Whether you are new player entering the realm of Squad and/or Milsim, or the veteran with thousands of hours you are all welcome. 5MRB puts the focus on Infantry combat and cohesion, with a challenge path to create quality soldiers and community members on our teams. We have seasoned instructors who are willing to help out, close knit teams, and one of the most genuine communities of people. To our members we offer training courses on room-clearing, using sights/ranging and ammunition, and flying the various Heli’s of Squad. If you’re sick of the random blueberries and shenanigans, if you crave structure and team-work, then 5MRB is the place for you!
__**Requirements**__
```**Must be**
18 years or older
Speak Fluent English
Able to play 2-3 nights (after 8 est) during the week for training and events.
Ran on NA EST time.
Willing to be a team player
```
__**Join Today**__
https://discord.gg/5MRB
**Have Questions? **
Feel Free to contact any of the recruiting staff:
```
Baba_Booey
Belogath
Crazle
Sarcasticnord
ghostlydelinquent
fr1tzy4```
*No questions? Then we’ll see you on the battlefield :Hiyah_v13: !
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The 5th Raiders are looking for dedicated members to grow our brotherhood!
__**Who We Are**__
We are a group composed of members with two purposes. To play squad with the best cohesive unit on the battlefield and bring the most immersive experience to squad possible. We pride ourselves on our resilience in battle, as well as our ability to take control of chaotic situations and come out on top. We adhere to our disciplines: Immersion and Distinction. We are a force in the field with decades of experience in turning the tides of battles. Here you will build lasting friendships with a variety of members from across the US and abroad.
__**Why Join 5th Raiders**__
Our main Area of Operation is Squad. Whether you are new player entering the realm of Squad and/or Milsim, or the veteran with thousands of hours you are all welcome. 5MRB puts the focus on Infantry combat and cohesion, with a challenge path to create quality soldiers and community members on our teams. We have seasoned instructors who are willing to help out, close knit teams, and one of the most genuine communities of people. To our members we offer training courses on room-clearing, using sights/ranging and ammunition, and flying the various Heli’s of Squad. If you’re sick of the random blueberries and shenanigans, if you crave structure and team-work, then 5MRB is the place for you!
__**Requirements**__
```**Must be**
18 years or older
Speak Fluent English
Able to play 2-3 nights (after 8 est) during the week for training and events.
Ran on NA EST time.
Willing to be a team player
```
__**Join Today**__
https://discord.gg/5MRB
**Have Questions? **
Feel Free to contact any of the recruiting staff:
```
Baba_Booey
Belogath
Crazle
Sarcasticnord
ghostlydelinquent
fr1tzy4```
*No questions? Then we’ll see you on the battlefield :Hiyah_v13: !
2024.05.16 16:11 Sweet-Count2557 Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks
 | Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks As luck would have it, the Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more thrilled! This annual celebration brings our community together in a display of unity and pride for our country.But what exactly can you expect from this festival? Well, let's just say that the range of activities, delicious food, and jaw-dropping fireworks will leave you wanting more.So, join us as we explore all the exciting elements of this event and uncover why it's a must-attend for both locals and visitors alike.Key TakeawaysThe Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks is held in Downtown Arcadia, offering a festive atmosphere for the community.The fireworks show takes place at First Avenue Middle School, conveniently located in the heart of Arcadia, with spacious grounds to accommodate a large crowd.The festival features a water balloon park, craft vendors, food trucks, live entertainment performances, giveaways, and contests.The fireworks show starts at 9pm and lasts approximately 20 minutes, with best viewing spots near the middle school or the nearby park. Safety tips include keeping a safe distance and protecting your ears.Festival LocationThe Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks is held in Downtown Arcadia, offering a festive atmosphere for the community to come together and celebrate patriotism. The festival location provides easy access to transportation options and ample parking for attendees.For festival transportation, attendees have several options. Public transportation, such as buses and trains, provide convenient access to Downtown Arcadia. Additionally, rideshare services and taxis are readily available for those who prefer a more personalized mode of transportation. The festival organizers also encourage attendees to carpool with family and friends to reduce traffic congestion and promote sustainability.When it comes to festival parking, there are multiple parking lots and garages available in the vicinity of Downtown Arcadia. These parking facilities offer ample space to accommodate the large number of festival-goers. However, it's important to note that parking may be limited and fills up quickly, especially during peak hours. Therefore, it's advisable to arrive early or consider alternate parking options, such as nearby street parking or parking at designated remote lots with shuttle services to the festival grounds.Fireworks Show VenueLocated at First Avenue Middle School, the fireworks show provides a spectacular finale to the Arcadia Patriotic Festival.Here are four key details about the fireworks show venue:Convenient Location: First Avenue Middle School is the chosen venue for the fireworks show. Situated in the heart of Arcadia, it offers easy access for festival-goers to enjoy the dazzling display.Spacious Grounds: The middle school provides ample space to accommodate the large crowd that gathers to witness the fireworks. With its expansive grounds, there's plenty of room for everyone to find a comfortable spot to watch the show.Safety Measures: The school ensures the safety of all attendees by implementing necessary precautions during the fireworks display. Trained professionals oversee the event, following strict guidelines to guarantee a secure and enjoyable experience for all.Stunning Backdrop: As the fireworks light up the night sky, the First Avenue Middle School serves as a picturesque backdrop for the show. The vibrant colors and breathtaking explosions create a captivating visual spectacle against the school's architecture.The fireworks show at First Avenue Middle School is a highlight of the Arcadia Patriotic Festival. With its convenient location, spacious grounds, safety measures, and stunning backdrop, it offers a memorable experience for all who attend. Don't miss out on this incredible display of patriotic celebration.Festival ActivitiesAfter enjoying the spectacular fireworks show at First Avenue Middle School, festival-goers can partake in a variety of exciting activities at the Arcadia Patriotic Festival. One of the highlights of the festival is the water balloon park, where children and adults alike can cool off and have a blast in the summer heat. The park is filled with colorful water balloons and fun water games, providing endless hours of entertainment for everyone.In addition to the water balloon park, the festival also features a wide array of craft vendors. These vendors offer a diverse range of handmade products, including jewelry, artwork, clothing, and home decor. Festival-goers can browse through the booths, discovering unique and one-of-a-kind items to take home as souvenirs or gifts for loved ones.Aside from the water balloon park and craft vendors, there are many other activities to enjoy at the festival. Food trucks line the streets, offering a delicious variety of food and drinks to satisfy any craving. Live entertainment performances keep the crowd entertained throughout the day, showcasing local talent and providing a lively atmosphere. Additionally, giveaways and contests add an element of excitement and anticipation to the festival, giving attendees the chance to win prizes and create lasting memories.It is important to note that activity dates and times are subject to change, so it's advisable to verify the schedule on the festival's website. With its wide range of activities, the Arcadia Patriotic Festival ensures that there's something for everyone to enjoy, making it a must-attend event for all those seeking a fun-filled day of celebration and entertainment.Fireworks Show TimeWe'll be kicking off the festivities with a dazzling fireworks show at First Avenue Middle School. Here are some key details about the fireworks show time:Start Time: The fireworks show will begin promptly at 9pm. Make sure to arrive early to secure a good viewing spot.Duration: The fireworks show will last approximately 20 minutes. During this time, you can expect to see a spectacular display of colorful explosions and mesmerizing patterns lighting up the night sky.Best Viewing Spots: To fully enjoy the fireworks extravaganza, we recommend finding a spot with an unobstructed view of the sky. Some of the best viewing spots include the grassy area near the middle school or the nearby park. You can also consider bringing a blanket or lawn chairs for added comfort.Safety Tips: While enjoying the fireworks show, it's important to prioritize safety. We advise keeping a safe distance from the launch area and following any instructions given by event staff. It's also a good idea to protect your ears by bringing earplugs, especially for young children.Activity Schedule VerificationTo ensure accurate and up-to-date information on the festival's activity schedule, it's important to verify the dates and times on the official festival website. Activity schedule changes can occur due to various factors, such as weather conditions or unexpected circumstances. By checking the official website, you can stay informed about any updates or modifications to the festival's activities.The Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks offer a variety of highlights that you won't want to miss. From the water balloon park to the mouthwatering food trucks, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Live entertainment will keep you entertained throughout the day, and craft vendors will showcase their unique creations. Additionally, giveaways will add an element of excitement to the festivities.It is worth noting that the fireworks show is a major attraction of the festival, starting at 9pm. The dazzling display of lights and colors against the night sky is a sight to behold. Plan your day accordingly so that you can find the perfect spot to watch the fireworks and fully immerse yourself in the patriotic celebration.Newsletter AvailabilityThe availability of the newsletter for the Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks can be found on the festival's website. Here are some key points about the newsletter:Newsletter benefits: By signing up for the newsletter, festival attendees can stay updated on all the latest events and activities happening during the Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks. It's a great way to ensure that you don't miss out on any of the exciting festivities.Newsletter content: The newsletter provides valuable information about the festival, including the schedule of events, details about the fireworks show, and any changes or updates to the activities. It also offers insights into the spirit of patriotism that the festival celebrates, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of Arcadia.Free subscription: The newsletter is available free of charge, making it accessible to everyone who wishes to stay informed about the festival. Simply visit the festival's website and sign up to receive regular updates delivered straight to your inbox.Register/Login to avoid pop-up: To ensure a seamless newsletter experience, it's recommended to register or login on the festival's website. This will help you avoid any unnecessary pop-ups or interruptions while browsing the newsletter content.Newsletter Sign-upBy signing up for the newsletter, festival attendees can easily stay informed about all the latest events and activities happening during the Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks. The newsletter provides numerous benefits to subscribers, including exclusive updates, reminders, and special offers. To sign up, simply visit the festival's website and register/login to avoid any pop-up notifications. Once signed up, subscribers will receive regular newsletters containing information on the festival's schedule, activities, and any changes or updates that may occur.To give you a better idea of what you can expect from the newsletter, here is a preview of its contents:Newsletter BenefitsMommy Poppins ResourcesNewsletter SubscriptionExclusive updatesFamily activity websiteFree newslettersRemindersHelps find things to doRegister/LoginSpecial offersProvides informationAvailable on websiteThe newsletter will keep you informed about the festival's upcoming events, such as the water balloon park, live entertainment, food trucks, giveaways, and craft vendors. You'll also receive timely reminders about the fireworks show, which starts at 9pm. It's important to note that activity dates and times are subject to change, so make sure to verify the latest information on the festival's website.In addition to the festival updates, the newsletter offers access to valuable resources from Mommy Poppins. This family activity website is a fantastic tool for finding things to do with kids, providing information on activities and providers, and offering family travel tips. You can even submit your own activities or list your business on the website to reach a broader audience.Stay Updated With EventsAfter signing up for the festival's newsletter to receive exclusive updates, reminders, and special offers, festival attendees can continue to stay informed about all the latest events and activities happening during the Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks.Here are four ways to stay updated with events:Arcadia Festival Updates: The festival's newsletter is the best source for the latest information on event schedules, activities, and any changes that may occur. Subscribers will receive timely notifications straight to their inbox, ensuring they don't miss out on any exciting happenings.Event Notifications: In addition to the newsletter, attendees can also stay informed through event notifications sent via email or SMS. These notifications will provide real-time updates on any last-minute changes, important announcements, or new additions to the festival lineup.Social Media Updates: Follow the Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for instant updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses. Social media posts will keep attendees informed about upcoming events, featured performers, and exclusive offers.Festival Website: Regularly visit the festival's official website for the most up-to-date information on events, activities, and other important details. The website will have a comprehensive schedule, FAQs, and contact information for any queries or concerns.Newsletter Subscription ProcessTo subscribe to the festival's newsletter and stay updated on all the latest events and activities, simply visit the festival's website and complete the quick and easy subscription process. By signing up for the newsletter, you'll ensure that you never miss out on any exciting happenings at the Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks.Here is a step-by-step guide to the newsletter subscription process:StepAction1Visit the festival's website2Locate the newsletter subscription button3Click on the button to access the subscription form4Fill in your name and email address5Choose your preferences for receiving updates6Submit the form to complete the subscription processOnce you've successfully subscribed, you'll start receiving regular newsletters with information about upcoming events, activities, and any changes to the festival schedule. The newsletter will keep you informed and ensure that you never miss a thing.Staying informed with events is essential to make the most of your experience at the Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks. The festival offers a wide range of activities, such as a water balloon park, food trucks, live entertainment, giveaways, and craft vendors. The highlight of the festival is the spectacular fireworks show, which starts at 9pm at the First Avenue Middle School. However, please note that activity dates and times are subject to change, so it's always a good idea to verify the schedule on the festival's website.Arcadia's PatriotismArcadia's patriotism shines through as the community comes together to celebrate the spirit of the holiday with a festive atmosphere and a dazzling fireworks show. The city of Arcadia takes great pride in its patriotism and showcases it in various ways during this community celebration. Here are four reasons why Arcadia's patriotism is worth celebrating:Festive Atmosphere: The streets of Downtown Arcadia come alive with a vibrant and patriotic ambiance. Decorations adorn the buildings, and the city is filled with the colors of the American flag. The community's enthusiasm for the holiday is contagious, and it creates a sense of unity and pride among residents and visitors alike.Fireworks Show: One of the highlights of the celebration is the spectacular fireworks show at First Avenue Middle School. As the sun sets, the night sky is illuminated with bursts of color and light, filling the air with awe and wonder. The fireworks display serves as a reminder of the freedom and independence that Arcadia cherishes.Community Engagement: The Arcadia Patriotic Festival brings people together from all walks of life. It's a time for neighbors to connect, families to bond, and friends to make lasting memories. The festivities provide a platform for the community to come together and celebrate their shared values and love for their country.Spirit of Patriotism: Arcadia's patriotism isn't limited to just one day. The festival is held a few days before the actual holiday, allowing for an extended period of celebration. This demonstrates the deep-rooted love and respect that the community has for their country. The festival serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom and the importance of preserving that freedom for future generations.Arcadia's patriotism is a source of inspiration and serves as a reminder of the values that make this country great. The community celebration brings people together, fostering a sense of unity and appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy.Festival TimingThe festival timing for the Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks is a key aspect of the event, offering attendees a memorable experience. The festival takes place in Downtown Arcadia, with the fireworks show happening at First Avenue Middle School.The festival starts at a specific time, and it's important for attendees to arrive on time to fully enjoy all the activities. The festival duration isn't explicitly mentioned, but it's likely to last several hours, as there are various activities planned for attendees to participate in.The highlight of the event, the fireworks show, starts at 9pm. It's crucial for attendees to be aware of this start time, as it's the culmination of the festival and a must-see spectacle. However, it's important to note that activity dates and times are subject to change, so it's advisable to verify the schedule on the festival's official website for any updates.Community CelebrationThe community of Arcadia comes together in a joyous celebration to honor patriotism at the Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks. This event is a testament to the strong community involvement and the deep-rooted patriotic traditions in Arcadia.Festive Atmosphere: The festival creates a vibrant and festive atmosphere in Downtown Arcadia. People from all walks of life gather to enjoy the festivities and celebrate their love for their country. The streets are adorned with flags and decorations, filling the air with a sense of unity and pride.Community Involvement: The Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks are made possible by the active participation of the community. Local businesses, organizations, and volunteers come together to organize and support the event. This strong community involvement highlights the close-knit nature of Arcadia and its commitment to celebrating patriotism.Honoring Patriotic Traditions: The festival is a wonderful opportunity for the community to honor and uphold patriotic traditions. From the stirring performances of patriotic songs to the display of the American flag, every aspect of the event is designed to pay homage to the values and ideals that make America great.Uniting the Community: The Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks serve as a unifying force, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds. It's a time for families to bond, friends to reconnect, and neighbors to come together in celebration. This sense of unity and togetherness fosters a strong sense of community and reinforces the importance of patriotism in Arcadia.The community of Arcadia takes great pride in its annual Patriotic Festival and Fireworks. This celebration not only showcases their love for their country but also highlights the deep sense of community involvement and the preservation of patriotic traditions. It's a time for the community to come together, honor their shared values, and celebrate the freedom they hold dear.Festive City AtmosphereAs the community of Arcadia gathers for the annual Patriotic Festival and Fireworks, the city transforms into a vibrant and lively atmosphere, filled with the spirit of celebration and patriotism. The streets are adorned with colorful city decorations, showcasing the city's love for their country. From flags waving proudly in the breeze to patriotic banners lining the streets, the cityscape truly comes alive with a sense of national pride.Community participation is a key element in creating this festive city atmosphere. Residents and visitors alike actively engage in the festivities, adding to the energy and excitement of the event. Families come together to enjoy the various activities offered, such as the water balloon park and live entertainment. Food trucks line the streets, offering a variety of delicious treats to satisfy every craving. Craft vendors showcase their unique creations, adding to the festive ambiance.One of the highlights of the event is the spectacular fireworks show. As the sun sets, people gather at First Avenue Middle School, eagerly awaiting the mesmerizing display of lights and colors. The fireworks show, starting at 9pm, is a culmination of the day's celebrations and a testament to the city's dedication to honoring their country.The festive city atmosphere during the Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks is a testament to the community's deep sense of patriotism and unity. It's a time when people come together, celebrating their shared values and love for their nation. The city decorations and community participation create an atmosphere of joy and camaraderie, reminding everyone of the freedom and liberty they hold dear.Mommy Poppins WebsiteMommy Poppins is a helpful online resource for families seeking information on activities, providers, and family travel tips. Here are four key things to know about the Mommy Poppins website:Find things to do with kids: Mommy Poppins is a family activity website that helps people find exciting and engaging activities to do with their children. Whether you're looking for indoor or outdoor fun, educational experiences, or entertainment options, Mommy Poppins has you covered.Information on activities and providers: The website provides detailed information on a wide range of activities for kids of all ages. From local events and classes to parks and playgrounds, Mommy Poppins offers a comprehensive directory of family-friendly options. Additionally, you can find information on trusted providers and their services.Family travel tips: Planning a family vacation? Mommy Poppins offers valuable travel tips and recommendations to make your trip a memorable one. From destination suggestions to packing hacks, you can find practical advice to ensure a smooth and enjoyable family getaway.Submit activities or list your business: If you have an exciting activity or run a business that caters to families, Mommy Poppins provides a platform to showcase your offerings. You can submit your activities for consideration to be featured on the website, reaching a wider audience of parents and caregivers. Similarly, if you own a family-focused business, you can list it on Mommy Poppins to increase visibility and attract potential customers.With Mommy Poppins, families have a go-to resource for finding fun and enriching activities, accessing reliable information on providers, getting travel tips, and promoting their own family-friendly ventures. It's a one-stop-shop for all things family-related. So, whether you're looking for a new adventure or want to share your own, Mommy Poppins has something for everyone.Frequently Asked QuestionsAre Pets Allowed at the Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks?Pets attendance at the festival and fireworks is subject to the pet friendly policies in place. It's important to check the festival's guidelines and regulations regarding pets before attending.Some events may allow pets on a leash, while others may have restrictions for safety reasons. It's recommended to verify the pet policy on the festival's website or contact the organizers directly for accurate information.Is There a Fee to Attend the Fireworks Show at First Avenue Middle School?There is no fee to attend the fireworks show at First Avenue Middle School. It's free for everyone to enjoy.However, there may be parking restrictions in place, so it's important to plan ahead and find alternative parking options if necessary.The fireworks show is a great way to celebrate and enjoy the festive atmosphere in the city.Are There Any Age Restrictions for the Water Balloon Park at the Festival?There are no age restrictions for the water balloon park at the festival. It's an inclusive activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.The park offers a fun and refreshing way to cool off and have a great time. Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, you can join in the excitement and make a splash with the water balloons.Can I Bring My Own Food to the Festival, or Are There Food Vendors Available?Yes, you can bring your own food to the festival.However, there will also be food vendors available, offering a variety of delicious options.So whether you prefer to bring your own snacks or try some of the tasty offerings from the vendors, you'll have plenty of choices to satisfy your hunger.Enjoy the festival and indulge in some tasty treats!How Can I Submit an Activity or List My Business on the Mommy Poppins Website?To list your business on Mommy Poppins website, simply follow the submission guidelines provided on their website.They offer a platform to showcase activities and providers, helping people find things to do with kids and offering family travel tips.Submitting an activity or listing your business is a great way to reach a wider audience and connect with families looking for fun experiences.It's an easy and effective way to promote your business and attract new customers.ConclusionIn conclusion, the Arcadia Patriotic Festival and Fireworks is a must-attend event for all patriotic individuals. With a variety of activities, delicious food, and live entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy.The highlight of the festival, the stunning fireworks show, will light up the night sky and leave you in awe. So mark your calendars and join us in celebrating our love for our country. It's time to let your patriotic spirit soar like an eagle. submitted by Sweet-Count2557 to worldkidstravel [link] [comments] |
2024.05.16 15:51 DreamsOfGh0sts Atlas is recruiting for Into The Light & The Final Shape ! [PC][XB][PS]
What is Atlas?
Atlas is a smaller clan trying to grow spread through US time zone who are looking for people that are just as excited as we are to play Destiny 2 and do a little bit of everything the game has to offer.
What goals are we pursuing as a clan?
An active, tight-knit community where everyone knows each other and is excited to play Destiny
A clan large enough that there's always someone to hang out or play with, even outside of peak hours
What do we currently offer to our members?
A structured, organized Discord server where everything happens
Dedicated players who love the game and are more than happy to go out of their way to teach you something new, or just give you a hand with something
What are the requirements to join?
You have a Discord and you use it regularly (this is a requirement to be in the clan)
Your main game is Destiny 2, or you're looking to make it your main game
You're excited to play the game and are actively looking to work your way up to the higher level content
You're not a jaded vet who only knows how to complain
How do I join?
Send me a DM if you're interested, or leave a comment
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'll respond as fast as I can. Thanks for taking the time to read our post, and we hope you'll consider joining us!
submitted by DreamsOfGh0sts to Fireteams [link] [comments]
Atlas is a smaller clan trying to grow spread through US time zone who are looking for people that are just as excited as we are to play Destiny 2 and do a little bit of everything the game has to offer.
What goals are we pursuing as a clan?
An active, tight-knit community where everyone knows each other and is excited to play Destiny
A clan large enough that there's always someone to hang out or play with, even outside of peak hours
What do we currently offer to our members?
A structured, organized Discord server where everything happens
Dedicated players who love the game and are more than happy to go out of their way to teach you something new, or just give you a hand with something
What are the requirements to join?
You have a Discord and you use it regularly (this is a requirement to be in the clan)
Your main game is Destiny 2, or you're looking to make it your main game
You're excited to play the game and are actively looking to work your way up to the higher level content
You're not a jaded vet who only knows how to complain
How do I join?
Send me a DM if you're interested, or leave a comment
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'll respond as fast as I can. Thanks for taking the time to read our post, and we hope you'll consider joining us!
2024.05.16 15:50 DreamsOfGh0sts Atlas is recruiting for Into The Light & The Final Shape ! [PC][XB][PS]
What is Atlas?
Atlas is a smaller clan trying to grow spread through US time zone who are looking for people that are just as excited as we are to play Destiny 2 and do a little bit of everything the game has to offer.
What goals are we pursuing as a clan?
An active, tight-knit community where everyone knows each other and is excited to play Destiny
A clan large enough that there's always someone to hang out or play with, even outside of peak hours
What do we currently offer to our members?
A structured, organized Discord server where everything happens
Dedicated players who love the game and are more than happy to go out of their way to teach you something new, or just give you a hand with something
What are the requirements to join?
You have a Discord and you use it regularly (this is a requirement to be in the clan)
Your main game is Destiny 2, or you're looking to make it your main game
You're excited to play the game and are actively looking to work your way up to the higher level content
You're not a jaded vet who only knows how to complain
How do I join?
Send me a DM if you're interested, or leave a comment
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'll respond as fast as I can. Thanks for taking the time to read our post, and we hope you'll consider joining us!
submitted by DreamsOfGh0sts to DestinyLFG [link] [comments]
Atlas is a smaller clan trying to grow spread through US time zone who are looking for people that are just as excited as we are to play Destiny 2 and do a little bit of everything the game has to offer.
What goals are we pursuing as a clan?
An active, tight-knit community where everyone knows each other and is excited to play Destiny
A clan large enough that there's always someone to hang out or play with, even outside of peak hours
What do we currently offer to our members?
A structured, organized Discord server where everything happens
Dedicated players who love the game and are more than happy to go out of their way to teach you something new, or just give you a hand with something
What are the requirements to join?
You have a Discord and you use it regularly (this is a requirement to be in the clan)
Your main game is Destiny 2, or you're looking to make it your main game
You're excited to play the game and are actively looking to work your way up to the higher level content
You're not a jaded vet who only knows how to complain
How do I join?
Send me a DM if you're interested, or leave a comment
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'll respond as fast as I can. Thanks for taking the time to read our post, and we hope you'll consider joining us!
2024.05.16 15:49 DreamsOfGh0sts Atlas is recruiting for Into The Light & The Final Shape ! [PC][XB][PS]
What is Atlas?
Atlas is a smaller clan trying to grow spread through US time zone who are looking for people that are just as excited as we are to play Destiny 2 and do a little bit of everything the game has to offer.
What goals are we pursuing as a clan?
An active, tight-knit community where everyone knows each other and is excited to play Destiny
A clan large enough that there's always someone to hang out or play with, even outside of peak hours
What do we currently offer to our members?
A structured, organized Discord server where everything happens
Dedicated players who love the game and are more than happy to go out of their way to teach you something new, or just give you a hand with something
What are the requirements to join?
You have a Discord and you use it regularly (this is a requirement to be in the clan)
Your main game is Destiny 2, or you're looking to make it your main game
You're excited to play the game and are actively looking to work your way up to the higher level content
You're not a jaded vet who only knows how to complain
How do I join?
Send me a DM if you're interested, or leave a comment
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'll respond as fast as I can. Thanks for taking the time to read our post, and we hope you'll consider joining us!
submitted by DreamsOfGh0sts to DestinyClanFinder [link] [comments]
Atlas is a smaller clan trying to grow spread through US time zone who are looking for people that are just as excited as we are to play Destiny 2 and do a little bit of everything the game has to offer.
What goals are we pursuing as a clan?
An active, tight-knit community where everyone knows each other and is excited to play Destiny
A clan large enough that there's always someone to hang out or play with, even outside of peak hours
What do we currently offer to our members?
A structured, organized Discord server where everything happens
Dedicated players who love the game and are more than happy to go out of their way to teach you something new, or just give you a hand with something
What are the requirements to join?
You have a Discord and you use it regularly (this is a requirement to be in the clan)
Your main game is Destiny 2, or you're looking to make it your main game
You're excited to play the game and are actively looking to work your way up to the higher level content
You're not a jaded vet who only knows how to complain
How do I join?
Send me a DM if you're interested, or leave a comment
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'll respond as fast as I can. Thanks for taking the time to read our post, and we hope you'll consider joining us!
2024.05.16 15:49 DreamsOfGh0sts Atlas is recruiting for Into The Light & The Final Shape ! [PC][XB][PS]
What is Atlas?
Atlas is a smaller clan trying to grow spread through US time zone who are looking for people that are just as excited as we are to play Destiny 2 and do a little bit of everything the game has to offer.
What goals are we pursuing as a clan?
An active, tight-knit community where everyone knows each other and is excited to play Destiny
A clan large enough that there's always someone to hang out or play with, even outside of peak hours
What do we currently offer to our members?
A structured, organized Discord server where everything happens
Dedicated players who love the game and are more than happy to go out of their way to teach you something new, or just give you a hand with something
What are the requirements to join?
You have a Discord and you use it regularly (this is a requirement to be in the clan)
Your main game is Destiny 2, or you're looking to make it your main game
You're excited to play the game and are actively looking to work your way up to the higher level content
You're not a jaded vet who only knows how to complain
How do I join?
Send me a DM if you're interested, or leave a comment
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'll respond as fast as I can. Thanks for taking the time to read our post, and we hope you'll consider joining us!
submitted by DreamsOfGh0sts to Destiny2Fireteams [link] [comments]
Atlas is a smaller clan trying to grow spread through US time zone who are looking for people that are just as excited as we are to play Destiny 2 and do a little bit of everything the game has to offer.
What goals are we pursuing as a clan?
An active, tight-knit community where everyone knows each other and is excited to play Destiny
A clan large enough that there's always someone to hang out or play with, even outside of peak hours
What do we currently offer to our members?
A structured, organized Discord server where everything happens
Dedicated players who love the game and are more than happy to go out of their way to teach you something new, or just give you a hand with something
What are the requirements to join?
You have a Discord and you use it regularly (this is a requirement to be in the clan)
Your main game is Destiny 2, or you're looking to make it your main game
You're excited to play the game and are actively looking to work your way up to the higher level content
You're not a jaded vet who only knows how to complain
How do I join?
Send me a DM if you're interested, or leave a comment
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'll respond as fast as I can. Thanks for taking the time to read our post, and we hope you'll consider joining us!
2024.05.16 15:48 DreamsOfGh0sts Atlas is recruiting for Into The Light & The Final Shape ! [PC][XB][PS]
What is Atlas?
Atlas is a smaller clan trying to grow spread through US time zone who are looking for people that are just as excited as we are to play Destiny 2 and do a little bit of everything the game has to offer.
What goals are we pursuing as a clan?
An active, tight-knit community where everyone knows each other and is excited to play Destiny
A clan large enough that there's always someone to hang out or play with, even outside of peak hours
What do we currently offer to our members?
A structured, organized Discord server where everything happens
Dedicated players who love the game and are more than happy to go out of their way to teach you something new, or just give you a hand with something
What are the requirements to join?
You have a Discord and you use it regularly (this is a requirement to be in the clan)
Your main game is Destiny 2, or you're looking to make it your main game
You're excited to play the game and are actively looking to work your way up to the higher level content
You're not a jaded vet who only knows how to complain
How do I join?
Send me a DM if you're interested, or leave a comment
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'll respond as fast as I can. Thanks for taking the time to read our post, and we hope you'll consider joining us!
submitted by DreamsOfGh0sts to Destiny2Clans [link] [comments]
Atlas is a smaller clan trying to grow spread through US time zone who are looking for people that are just as excited as we are to play Destiny 2 and do a little bit of everything the game has to offer.
What goals are we pursuing as a clan?
An active, tight-knit community where everyone knows each other and is excited to play Destiny
A clan large enough that there's always someone to hang out or play with, even outside of peak hours
What do we currently offer to our members?
A structured, organized Discord server where everything happens
Dedicated players who love the game and are more than happy to go out of their way to teach you something new, or just give you a hand with something
What are the requirements to join?
You have a Discord and you use it regularly (this is a requirement to be in the clan)
Your main game is Destiny 2, or you're looking to make it your main game
You're excited to play the game and are actively looking to work your way up to the higher level content
You're not a jaded vet who only knows how to complain
How do I join?
Send me a DM if you're interested, or leave a comment
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me and I'll respond as fast as I can. Thanks for taking the time to read our post, and we hope you'll consider joining us!
2024.05.16 15:43 ElPejelagartoJohn Misgendered because of hobbies
I'm pre-t and almost stealth, I do everything I can to pass but being without T get ya just until a certain point yk, apart from THAT struggle I've been getting misgendered, not because of what I look or sound but because of what I do on my free time, I got 2, 3ish hobbies; Drawing/painting, Woodcutting and Knitting. The last one is the fucker that is getting me misgendered more, It's the current joke of being a grandma, an old lady and so on, I'm proud of the result of my knitting and I enjoy doing it a lot, it's calming, I get something useful when I end it and It helps me distract from anger and some other hurtful bad habits, so it's fucking awful knowing that doing something I love it gets me something I hate, which is that people I cared about is seeing me as something I'm not, and fr it's the most stupid joke that they say all the time, never get tired of, a classic or wtvr, and it got 100% worse when I participate weekly in a minitramp jumping class (it was free),
Honestly I know that it could be easily solved if I stopped doing it or showing anything related with that hobby, but I don't want to lose something as lovely as knitting, and I also want to use the stuff I do, and fr I'm almost every hour in the University so yeah.
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Honestly I know that it could be easily solved if I stopped doing it or showing anything related with that hobby, but I don't want to lose something as lovely as knitting, and I also want to use the stuff I do, and fr I'm almost every hour in the University so yeah.
2024.05.16 12:24 lancelotschaubert Yo /r/fantasy — Lancelot Schaubert + Of Gods and Globes contributors here. Ask me (or us) anything!
 | Hey friends, fam, fiends, ferrymen of the interstellar dead, fauns, and other assorted Fantasy folken — someone told me starting this off with a string of f-words would get your attention? Did I do it right?https://preview.redd.it/lwgggqddkr0d1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=03216efd2c758a3945b510239d0f04fe26e89db6https://preview.redd.it/vqeb7o3alr0d1.jpg?width=1463&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=853bd9eae6cd4ae4850899d97e82a9bd378c06c7 Lancelot Schaubert here with some of the crew from our 23 contributors to OF GODS AND GLOBES III I will be joined — at least — by Juliet Mariller (u/NoCalligrapher2320) who will be here early and late due to Australian time travel, Gordon Linzner, Andrew Najberg (AndrewNajberg), Gabriel Kellman (u/Whalemittens) — you can ask us anything, please let us know after whom you’re asking. They might ask me questions as well. Of Gods and Globes III...is a standalone anthology of stories based on interstellar mythopoetic names.Each name refers both to an astronomical phenomenon (for scifi) and a mythological phenomenon (for fantasy). I.E. — Saturn is a god and a planet, a scifi writer would write about the planet’s influence on, for instance, the influenza virus and a fantasy writer would focus on the demiurge’s. Brihaspati Graha is a Hindu demiurge and also another name for the planet Jupiter. They could pick “the great turtle” or “Charon” or “Mazzaroth,” as long as the name is a bridge between myth and the stars and they write spec fic. Considering the recent eclipses, I’m still kind of shocked no one wrote about Rahukalam, the sun eater. Perhaps we can talk a little bit about Empire of Silence? Or the role of the ever moving moon in Name of the Wind? I love this set of OGAG stories — they made me laugh, cry, squirm, rage at injustice. Stories from the previous two OGAG volumes won the Ditmar and Aurelius awards.
I mean I’ll hang out and answer the most random questions imaginable (college pranks, marriage proposals, cooking 3,000 eggs Benedict to order, my fantasy universe and how it trolled non-specfic literary magazines, documentary films, filk music, pets, brewing, scavenging, surviving natural disasters like the Joplin Tornado, slow mo VHS explosions, lumber runs in NYC, CS Lewis’s offices at Cambridge, etc) until no one asks any more. I reserve the right to answer with a story, a question, or a silly link: I'm going to try and keep this fun. EDIT 11:22AM EST: I, Lance, am still around and will keep answering as long as stuff comes in. Juliet is likely asleep, will rejoin in her morning, our evening, so if you're fans of her work as I am, it'd be good to queue up some specific questions for her for this evening. Andrew and Gabriel will be here. Gordon will likely join later as may some others. |
2024.05.16 06:56 jackrabbit9091 19M - Cali/any looking to make friends!
Hey there! I'm a 19-year-old aspiring software engineer and self-proclaimed geek from California. In my free time, I love exploring the great outdoors—whether it's boating on the weekends, hiking scenic trails, or playing sports with friends. I'm also fascinated by true crime and can spend hours engrossed in documentaries or podcasts on the subject. Additionally, I'm passionate about giving back to my community through volunteering. Described as a fun-loving individual, I enjoy spending time with my close-knit group of friends, but I'm always eager to expand my social circle. If you're looking for an engaging conversation, tech advice, or just a friendly chat, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm also infatuated with tattoos so if you have any feel free to share, Let's skip the small talk and build some meaningful connections!
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2024.05.16 06:11 Blockchain-TEMU Our Process - Shape Profiling
1.1.1 Our Process Shaper Allows for the Users Preferences to Effect A Parameter like Box Size 1.1.2 Use Our Process Shaper at Fourths of Division to Set the Standard Box Size 250g Effective 1.1.3 For a Larger item, like a computer, set our box size at nominal 740g for the computer to fit snugly inside 1.1.4 Provide the box along with the product with a sidestream plastic process at the additional towers of the foundry beyond primary product plastic allocation 1.1.5 A box may be used to sell the components of the product 1.1.6 A box at 4HZ Sells the product in sections 1.1.7 Always use sixteenth and not free division for box except for box opening, use an offset double, do not exceed double 1.1.8 Use Shaper to Specify a Nylon Pull at the foundry 1.1.9 Offset Fourth Fourth A Pull For Fourth Eight Eight is the formula for always successful nylon at a fast pull 1.2.0 Specify sharp transient at nice mountain if object is too fluid, a sharp transient is the solution for object being motion 1.2.7 Send a delicate first transient for a sharper edge to something 1.2.8 A shaper can be used to send a clothing fit at the factory according to the client 1.2.9 Use Synchro Method 8 and 16 for the XXL and XXXXXL version of something 1.3.0 Use Synchro Method 4 For the Mid Size of something, this is the child size 1.3.1 Use Synchro Method 2 for the baby size 1.3.2 Use synchro method 1 for the fairy size (secret) 1.3.3 Always apply our process before knitting not after or the clothes will be jeans 1.3.4 Apply both before and after knitting to yield blue jeans specific item 1.3.5 Nylon Pull Advice - Use Nine Exact in 4 16ths Shaper Width Freehand Top and Bottom for Nylon Pull 1.3.6 Our Process for Food Packaging use standard .74 for 740g Nutrient Pak 1.3.7 Use exotic 5 for food packaging at the consumer order stream 1.3.8 Use 4 Rate to divide food into 250g nutrient pak 1.3.9 Specify multiple item packs per product with multiple shape of individual pack 1.4.0 Certify Quality before shaper not after with observation 1.4.1 Never use Shape Profiling over 4HZ or it will be a lathe 1.4.2 Use shape profiling to create a raw source of food 1.4.3 With shaper one shape raw food beam in quiet environment at .74 Rate pre post 1.4.4 Pipe Food Beam Pulse to Shaper 2 Tube Forming Pre Post At Same Rate and Without Resetting Shaper Have Shaper Not Create Dissociation At Multiple Collision By Timing Load Time 1.4.5 If It is Successful Not Destroying The Food with the Wrong Load Time Send Again to the Same Rate as in 1 and 2 .74 Rate the Shaper 3 and Cook the Food with the Load Time Not Destroying the Food 1.4.6 Very Important, Have Called the Food Out at corpus identifier and food cook temperature and the Food Says its Name Literally As Food Which Is What Defines a Corpus object is its similarity to the food 1.4.7 If you have done this right very difficult, then you have the sound of the plate of food making the name of the food you called out which is the food 1.4.8 Never fail this or the food will be actual waste 1.4.9 Advanced Shape Profiling, Turn that Our Process to A Lathe Not A Shape Profiler But the Old Reference Shaper 1.5.0 Without Actually Mousing over Shaper Send Shaper at 10HZ to the Wood Mass 1.5.1 Due to minecraft the wood falls away in our reality at the high rate of simulation at its valid input the wood is reverse censored away from the primary mass as it retains its breakage parameter due to stimulation 1.5.2 Our process should never be shut off at .01 rate or you risk losing allegiance with it 1.5.3 Our process does not create actual food if it was shut off before, than there was the reset parameter true, which renders the food invalid 1.5.4 Our process should never be ram stopped which invalidates our process server connection, the R ram stop should never be used.
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2024.05.16 03:59 computer_salad Karen Read summary and analysis- first few weeks of trial.
I’ve been following this case pretty closely for almost a year now, but I haven’t had time to really watch the trial live (how are some of you watching every minute?!). I was looking for a post that was basically a run-down of the highlights and important revelations so far, but I haven’t really seen any, so I wrote one myself based on what I have been able to discern from the press coverage. Will you all tell me if I’m missing anything? I’m also gonna add some of my own analysis for discussion.
The “I hit him” testimony
A lot of people heard Karen say some version of “I hit him,” or “did I hit him?”, but the defense is doing a good job poking holes in their testimonies. It seems like a number of the people who claim she said “l hit him,” only recorded this several months later. Officer Saraf, for instance, only added the fact that KR said “I hit him” to his testimony several months later. Katie McLaughlin also agreed that her story had “evolved” since the original event. That particular witness was also interesting because she initially claimed to have no relationship with Caitlin Albert, which was later proven to be untrue; Katie McLaughlin was, as photos showed, quite close with Caitlin Albert at one point, which prompted the defense to acccuse McLaughin of perjuring herself. Firefighter Anthony Flematti also claimed Karen Read said “I hit him” but apparently never told anyone this, which was readily highlighted by the defense.
Of the people who testified that Karen Read said she hit O’Keefe, the only person who didn’t get absolutely obliterated by the defense seems to be Timothy Nuttall, although the defense made it clear that his memory of the day was pretty faulty as well.Lots of people heard her say different things: Stephen Mulanney testified that he heard her saying “Is he dead,” “that’s my boyfriend;” Jason Becker testified that he heard Read say “did i hit him?” And Matthew Kelly even said he explicitly did not hear Read say “I hit him” repeatedly.
Honestly, I’m not sure it matters whether or not Karen Read said “I hit him,” or “did I hit him?” It’s clear that she was worried about her own responsibility in the matter, which seems…. Not great but possibly innocuous? She was obviously insanely drunk the night before, and hangxiety/hangover guilt is famously a terrible combination with tragedy. I know I tend to assume the worst when I wake up after a night of heavy drinking. Even when I haven’t been drinking, I tend to blame myself when things go wrong. And I think it’s kind of telling that It doesn’t seem like any of these witnesses really thought that she had a clear, certain memory of hitting him. Except, that is, the officer in the McLaughlin testimony, who I guess summoned a sergeant when he heard her say this.
Anyway, most of this is stuff we already knew. We already knew she expressed that she felt guilty at the scene, and we already knew
The Sloppy Crime Scene & Responding Police Officers
Responding officers were super, uhh, carless when it came to the crime scene. They used solo cups to store the frozen blood found at the scene, which eventually led the blood to dry up. And they used a leaf blower to scan the scene for evidence, which somehow didn’t turn up any broken tail light. Basically, this testimony showed us that it was a super haphazard crime scene that could easily have been tampered with, and that there just wasn’t much care put into the storage and collection of evidence. This is important, because it sets the stage for the defense to say that forensic evidence from the scene cannot be trusted. Paul Gallagher admitted that “nothign about the scene was standard” and that he had never processed a crime scene in the snow before, which led them to improvise in a number of ways.
The other thing we got from these officer- witnesses was that Michael Lank, the canton police lieutenant who responded to the scene, had once been in a physical altercation in order to defend Chris Albert. For the defense, this is relevant because it shows not just the deep ties, but also the extent to which this group of people will go to cover up for their own. And the fact that this tight-knit circle are brutish and violent.
The Bartender
The testimony from the Waterfall bartender appeared to be marginally important. She confirmed that the Alberts were important, powerful people in the town, and that everyone knew who they were. She also said that nobody in the party appeared to be intoxicated.
Brian Albert getting rid of his phone
Brian Albert’s testimony basically just stuck to the party line. The phone thing, though, did remind me of how nuts it is that he got rid of his phone, and I’m assuming it’s not the last we’ll hear of it. I guess we already knew that he got rid of his phone right as it was supposed to be subpoenae’d, but it was still kind of crazy to hear him try to explain away that he got rid of it a single day before he received the order. He basically claimed that he was due for an upgrade so he traded it in. But he and Higgins both happened to destroy their phones right before they were subpoenae’d, which isn’t not suspicious.
Julie Nagel and the Black Blob
Julie Nagel, friend of 23y/o Brian Albert Jr, was inside the house that night. She testified that “I did notice ... something out of the ordinary, like a black blob in the ground by the flagpole,” as she was leaving. The defense didn’t like this, because it refutes the idea that JO was only placed on the lawn later. And they cast doubt on this testimony during the cross examination by pointing out that if she actually saw a body, she would have responded really differently. They also pointed out that she never really mentioned this until now.
The Ryan Nagel & co testimony
Ryan Nagel is Julie Nagel’s brother, who came to pick up his sister right around the time that Karen Read arrived, and left right as she was leaving. He never actually picked up his sister, because she ultimately wanted to stay.
Basically, he and the other people in his car said they saw Karen Read arrive at 34 fairview road. His sister came out to talk, at which point he was focused on his sister. He said he did not observe anyone enter the house, but the cross-examination made clear that this could have happened while he was talking to his sister. When he looked up, he saw the SUV brake lights come on, as if to start driving away. As he pulled up and drove past this car, he saw someone that fit Karen Read’s description in the driver’s seat, alone. He did not observe any damage to the vehicle.
This testimony is important, because this witness saw KR arriving and being alone in her car, which means JO would have left the vehicle at that point. It seems like it could be good for the defense, because he’s saying that she was alone in her car, and that he didn’t see JO outside, which could mean that he was inside. He also said her car didn’t have any visible damage. And it seems like he was a decently observant witness. But it also could just mean that JO’s exit from the vehicle was as unremarkable as his death, which would explain why nobody saw him.
Allison McCabe
Jen McCabe’s daughter, who claims she picked up Colin Albert that night. She testified that she arrived to pick him up at 12:10 or so, and she shows a screenshot of text messages to prove it. The Free Karen Read crowd thinks these are doctored, and I admit the screenshot looks really weird. There are some rumors floating around somewhere that there’s cell phone data that proves he was in the house much later than that, but I haven’t seen it. I also think the hyper focus on Colin Albert is weird, because it seems to me like a million different people could have ben responsible for JO’s death.
The Veterinarian Specialist
Testified that no dog DNA was found on swabs of John O’Keefe, but they did find pig DNA. Jackson’s cross exam reminded the jury that the collection of evidence was highly improper. The vet did concede that the pig DNA could have come from a dog treat.
Thoughts?
I’m hearing a lot of people characterizing this as a bloodbath, but honestly I don’t feel like anything so far has been, like, a crazy bombshell for either side. I would imagine there will be some during the defense’s turn to call up witnesses. Apparently that’s when trials tend to get juicy.
I also don’t really understand why the defense is so obsessed with the Colin Albert story. It seems like it could be easily disproven and then their whole theory falls apart. If I were in charge of Karen Read’s defense, I’d lean into the possibility that there are a million ways John O’Keefe could have died that don’t involve Karen Read. Maybe he slipped on the ice, hit his head, cut himself on his broken glass while he was trying to get up, and crawled quietly to the middle of the lawn where he was too incapacitated to call for help. Maybe he passed out in the gutter and someone else hit him— it seems like a ton of drunk people were coming and going, after all. And hit and runs are super common! Or, if we are to believe that John O’Keefe and Brian Higgins had a common romantic interest in Karen Read, couldn’t Brian Higgins have been equally likely— and have more motive— to bludgeon John O’Keefe? Honestly all those guys seem like the type to get angry and end up in a bar fight.
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The “I hit him” testimony
A lot of people heard Karen say some version of “I hit him,” or “did I hit him?”, but the defense is doing a good job poking holes in their testimonies. It seems like a number of the people who claim she said “l hit him,” only recorded this several months later. Officer Saraf, for instance, only added the fact that KR said “I hit him” to his testimony several months later. Katie McLaughlin also agreed that her story had “evolved” since the original event. That particular witness was also interesting because she initially claimed to have no relationship with Caitlin Albert, which was later proven to be untrue; Katie McLaughlin was, as photos showed, quite close with Caitlin Albert at one point, which prompted the defense to acccuse McLaughin of perjuring herself. Firefighter Anthony Flematti also claimed Karen Read said “I hit him” but apparently never told anyone this, which was readily highlighted by the defense.
Of the people who testified that Karen Read said she hit O’Keefe, the only person who didn’t get absolutely obliterated by the defense seems to be Timothy Nuttall, although the defense made it clear that his memory of the day was pretty faulty as well.Lots of people heard her say different things: Stephen Mulanney testified that he heard her saying “Is he dead,” “that’s my boyfriend;” Jason Becker testified that he heard Read say “did i hit him?” And Matthew Kelly even said he explicitly did not hear Read say “I hit him” repeatedly.
Honestly, I’m not sure it matters whether or not Karen Read said “I hit him,” or “did I hit him?” It’s clear that she was worried about her own responsibility in the matter, which seems…. Not great but possibly innocuous? She was obviously insanely drunk the night before, and hangxiety/hangover guilt is famously a terrible combination with tragedy. I know I tend to assume the worst when I wake up after a night of heavy drinking. Even when I haven’t been drinking, I tend to blame myself when things go wrong. And I think it’s kind of telling that It doesn’t seem like any of these witnesses really thought that she had a clear, certain memory of hitting him. Except, that is, the officer in the McLaughlin testimony, who I guess summoned a sergeant when he heard her say this.
Anyway, most of this is stuff we already knew. We already knew she expressed that she felt guilty at the scene, and we already knew
The Sloppy Crime Scene & Responding Police Officers
Responding officers were super, uhh, carless when it came to the crime scene. They used solo cups to store the frozen blood found at the scene, which eventually led the blood to dry up. And they used a leaf blower to scan the scene for evidence, which somehow didn’t turn up any broken tail light. Basically, this testimony showed us that it was a super haphazard crime scene that could easily have been tampered with, and that there just wasn’t much care put into the storage and collection of evidence. This is important, because it sets the stage for the defense to say that forensic evidence from the scene cannot be trusted. Paul Gallagher admitted that “nothign about the scene was standard” and that he had never processed a crime scene in the snow before, which led them to improvise in a number of ways.
The other thing we got from these officer- witnesses was that Michael Lank, the canton police lieutenant who responded to the scene, had once been in a physical altercation in order to defend Chris Albert. For the defense, this is relevant because it shows not just the deep ties, but also the extent to which this group of people will go to cover up for their own. And the fact that this tight-knit circle are brutish and violent.
The Bartender
The testimony from the Waterfall bartender appeared to be marginally important. She confirmed that the Alberts were important, powerful people in the town, and that everyone knew who they were. She also said that nobody in the party appeared to be intoxicated.
Brian Albert getting rid of his phone
Brian Albert’s testimony basically just stuck to the party line. The phone thing, though, did remind me of how nuts it is that he got rid of his phone, and I’m assuming it’s not the last we’ll hear of it. I guess we already knew that he got rid of his phone right as it was supposed to be subpoenae’d, but it was still kind of crazy to hear him try to explain away that he got rid of it a single day before he received the order. He basically claimed that he was due for an upgrade so he traded it in. But he and Higgins both happened to destroy their phones right before they were subpoenae’d, which isn’t not suspicious.
Julie Nagel and the Black Blob
Julie Nagel, friend of 23y/o Brian Albert Jr, was inside the house that night. She testified that “I did notice ... something out of the ordinary, like a black blob in the ground by the flagpole,” as she was leaving. The defense didn’t like this, because it refutes the idea that JO was only placed on the lawn later. And they cast doubt on this testimony during the cross examination by pointing out that if she actually saw a body, she would have responded really differently. They also pointed out that she never really mentioned this until now.
The Ryan Nagel & co testimony
Ryan Nagel is Julie Nagel’s brother, who came to pick up his sister right around the time that Karen Read arrived, and left right as she was leaving. He never actually picked up his sister, because she ultimately wanted to stay.
Basically, he and the other people in his car said they saw Karen Read arrive at 34 fairview road. His sister came out to talk, at which point he was focused on his sister. He said he did not observe anyone enter the house, but the cross-examination made clear that this could have happened while he was talking to his sister. When he looked up, he saw the SUV brake lights come on, as if to start driving away. As he pulled up and drove past this car, he saw someone that fit Karen Read’s description in the driver’s seat, alone. He did not observe any damage to the vehicle.
This testimony is important, because this witness saw KR arriving and being alone in her car, which means JO would have left the vehicle at that point. It seems like it could be good for the defense, because he’s saying that she was alone in her car, and that he didn’t see JO outside, which could mean that he was inside. He also said her car didn’t have any visible damage. And it seems like he was a decently observant witness. But it also could just mean that JO’s exit from the vehicle was as unremarkable as his death, which would explain why nobody saw him.
Allison McCabe
Jen McCabe’s daughter, who claims she picked up Colin Albert that night. She testified that she arrived to pick him up at 12:10 or so, and she shows a screenshot of text messages to prove it. The Free Karen Read crowd thinks these are doctored, and I admit the screenshot looks really weird. There are some rumors floating around somewhere that there’s cell phone data that proves he was in the house much later than that, but I haven’t seen it. I also think the hyper focus on Colin Albert is weird, because it seems to me like a million different people could have ben responsible for JO’s death.
The Veterinarian Specialist
Testified that no dog DNA was found on swabs of John O’Keefe, but they did find pig DNA. Jackson’s cross exam reminded the jury that the collection of evidence was highly improper. The vet did concede that the pig DNA could have come from a dog treat.
Thoughts?
I’m hearing a lot of people characterizing this as a bloodbath, but honestly I don’t feel like anything so far has been, like, a crazy bombshell for either side. I would imagine there will be some during the defense’s turn to call up witnesses. Apparently that’s when trials tend to get juicy.
I also don’t really understand why the defense is so obsessed with the Colin Albert story. It seems like it could be easily disproven and then their whole theory falls apart. If I were in charge of Karen Read’s defense, I’d lean into the possibility that there are a million ways John O’Keefe could have died that don’t involve Karen Read. Maybe he slipped on the ice, hit his head, cut himself on his broken glass while he was trying to get up, and crawled quietly to the middle of the lawn where he was too incapacitated to call for help. Maybe he passed out in the gutter and someone else hit him— it seems like a ton of drunk people were coming and going, after all. And hit and runs are super common! Or, if we are to believe that John O’Keefe and Brian Higgins had a common romantic interest in Karen Read, couldn’t Brian Higgins have been equally likely— and have more motive— to bludgeon John O’Keefe? Honestly all those guys seem like the type to get angry and end up in a bar fight.
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"Darling Girls" by Sally Hepworth is a compelling tale that delves into the nuances of female friendship and the secrets that can shatter even the closest connections. Set in the idyllic village of Meadowlark, the drama recounts the connected lives of three childhood friends: Charlotte, Mia, and Zoe. As adults, they find themselves battling with personal challenges and buried secrets that threaten to break their bond apart.
The narrative expertly swings between past and present, gradually uncovering the layers of the characters' backgrounds and relationships. Hepworth's storytelling is engaging, bringing readers into the lives of these women and the intricacies that influence their interactions. The characters are well-developed and likable, each battling with their own fears and ambitions.
At its foundation, "Darling Girls" addresses themes of devotion, betrayal, and the enduring strength of friendship. Hepworth navigates the difficulties of female relationships with delicacy and empathy, presenting the intricacies of love and hatred that can coexist among close-knit friendships. The novel is both joyful and tragic, leaving readers with a deeper appreciation for the ties that sustain us through life's trials.
Overall, "Darling Girls" is a wonderfully written and emotionally evocative work that will appeal to aficionados of women's fiction. Hepworth's profound insights into the human heart make this a riveting book that lingers in the memory long beyond the final page.
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The narrative expertly swings between past and present, gradually uncovering the layers of the characters' backgrounds and relationships. Hepworth's storytelling is engaging, bringing readers into the lives of these women and the intricacies that influence their interactions. The characters are well-developed and likable, each battling with their own fears and ambitions.
At its foundation, "Darling Girls" addresses themes of devotion, betrayal, and the enduring strength of friendship. Hepworth navigates the difficulties of female relationships with delicacy and empathy, presenting the intricacies of love and hatred that can coexist among close-knit friendships. The novel is both joyful and tragic, leaving readers with a deeper appreciation for the ties that sustain us through life's trials.
Overall, "Darling Girls" is a wonderfully written and emotionally evocative work that will appeal to aficionados of women's fiction. Hepworth's profound insights into the human heart make this a riveting book that lingers in the memory long beyond the final page.
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2024.05.15 18:02 Alabastercrab61 What am I doing wrong
As a 24-year-old guy navigating post-grad life, I find myself stuck in a mundane 9-5 job. It’s not glamorous, but it pays the bills (I still live at home and am saving money, but need to start making more if I want to move out). My once tight-knit social circle has faded, and I’m not exactly a social butterfly. I’ve never had a large group of friends, but the ones I had were close. These days, I rarely see them, and dating is not on the radar. I think I’m decent looking, I’m fit, dress nice, I’m clean, but don’t have confidence.
I’m struggling to see any progress in my life. If this is all there is, it feels like I’m just marking time rather than living. While I’m not contemplating anything drastic, I can’t shake this feeling that I’m stuck in a cycle of disappointment. It’s as if there’s no victories, only setbacks.
I’m not making great money and inflation is rising. I’ve plateaued with my physic and strength at the gym, I’m not making friends, I’m not dating. I’m alone. I don’t really express my problems to others and I’ve been pretty proactive in trying to better myself. Sorry for the rant, I know people are going through far worse and I’m very fortunate and thankful for my life.
I just don’t know anymore. Feel free to judge me, give advice, or ask any questions. Think it will help me to get out of my head for a while.
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I’m struggling to see any progress in my life. If this is all there is, it feels like I’m just marking time rather than living. While I’m not contemplating anything drastic, I can’t shake this feeling that I’m stuck in a cycle of disappointment. It’s as if there’s no victories, only setbacks.
I’m not making great money and inflation is rising. I’ve plateaued with my physic and strength at the gym, I’m not making friends, I’m not dating. I’m alone. I don’t really express my problems to others and I’ve been pretty proactive in trying to better myself. Sorry for the rant, I know people are going through far worse and I’m very fortunate and thankful for my life.
I just don’t know anymore. Feel free to judge me, give advice, or ask any questions. Think it will help me to get out of my head for a while.
2024.05.15 18:00 hoggersbridge Engines of Arachnea (Chapter 20: The God Speaks)
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Deep in the groaning halls of sinew and bone he awaited his audience with the god. At a wave of his hand the ribs which held up the ceiling contracted, tendons shifting within the pink walls of the chamber as the jagged, calcareous spurs that composed the doorway sank back into the spongy masses of tissue, revealing a passage curving down and out of sight.
Menash stood before the yawning portal and considered eternity. This was no an idle thought: here in the Dawning Chamber, the concept was very real. His father, Yulan, had stood in this exact spot times beyond count. When he was struck down in his prime by the Night Weaver and her Leaper offspring, torn limb from limb as he fought to defend Chthonis from a raiding party, Menash’s uncle, Aqavarr, had carried his broken remains over that grinning threshold to join the hosts of the dead, never to return.
A hot and heavy exhalation rattled up out of the depths, wafting in the acrid scent of the bonding pools and the wet slithering sound of the rebirthing canals. Menash felt a crackle of static in the corners of his mind before the signal sharpened and he heard It whisper distinctly:
“Enter…”
The familiar dread crept its way up the small of his back, and he gave a little shiver. No matter how many times he had communed with the Vitalus, he’d never been able to shake the feeling of his utter insignificance. But he persevered, walking bravely down the slurping passage, past the rows of broad antechambers lining either side of the hallway. Each one held a slumbering shape immersed in a cryogenic bath, towering hulks of muscle encased in ribbed and riveted plates of chitin. No two were alike in size or physiology, but all seemed to emanate the same primeval aura of dread that tickled Menash’s fight-or-flight-instinct, skewing it very much towards the latter response. These were the Hollowores, soulless avatars of the Vitalus, each one a tool capable of eradicating an entire species. As Menash approached, one of the living weapons stirred to life. A pronged, anvil-shaped head emerged from the bath, umbilical feeder tubes detaching from its armored flanks as the rest of its bulk followed, its mauve exoskeleton as sleek and shiny as amethyst. The Hollowore extended legs as thick as grown pine trees and lifted itself above him, its pairs of crushing pincers dripping amniotic fluids as it herded him towards the central room.
Bundles of white gossamer filaments spread all across the floor, encircling steaming pools of pus and acid. He saw arms and legs, sensory organs and entire exoskeletons being knitted before his very eyes, the amino acid chains being stitched on a layer at a time, the weeping pus evidence of microphages fighting off possible infections as the Vitalus did Its work.
These were the next generation of exomorphs, yet to be assigned to their hosts. It was here that Vitalus constantly improved the only thing that could ensure the continued survival of Menash’s subspecies. Exomorphs were bonded to Gallivants at birth, the organisms supplying their hosts with the means to breathe an atmosphere they was never meant to endure, and the strength to fight in a world that was red in tooth and claw. They were as swift as the summer wind and could multiply their host’s muscular power by up to twelve times their natural output.
But for all their God-given might, Gallivants were still mortal. They could and often did perish in the endless struggle for existence that the Vitalus called the Great Game. But even in death they could still commit their essence to posterity, passing down their defining traits through the malleable genetic code of the gilt helix. It was the Vitalus’ greatest boon; through the gilt helix a single individual could become a progenitor of an entire generation, becoming at one stroke the father of whole nations and peoples.
One day he too would prove worthy of the honor that Yulan had earned with his life. But he was not alone in that ambition. Menash was annoyed to find the crimson-clad Vezda and the cowardly Racek waiting for him inside, standing next to a large ball of filaments that hung from a tonsil-like growth hanging from the walls.
This node pulsed, emitting a small storm of bioelectric activity, networks of fungi conveying commands in the form of oscillating voltages to their communities of symbiotic bacteria, the latter containing greigite mineral crystals aligned in the shape of electromagnetic coils. Other networks hidden in the walls modulated and amplified the signals, and the three Gallivants steeled themselves for the onrushing flood of information as the Vitalus tapped into their minds.
He was a candle before the raging heart of the thunderstorm. For an instant Menash touched a fraction of Its intelligence, the divisions of time and space rolling back as they joined the ocean of shared consciousness, becoming one with the living systems of Arachnea. From the tiniest aeroplankton floating above the waves of the golden coastlines, to the herds of ultrapods munching their way through swathes of trees in the savannahs. Menash felt himself pushing up out of the soil, longing and lusting and reaching for the sunlight with a trillion green fingers uncurling, alive with the furious movement of life.
But what was that flicker of orange to the east? That searing heat, that prickling pain spreading like a cancer down his side?
The Vitalus scooped them up and hurled them headlong into hell itself. A roaring wildfire was sweeping into the heart of the eastern rainforests. Menash tasted ash and ruin, felt pieces of himself wither and burn, his branches tongues of fire, wood cracking from the intense blaze, sap boiling instantaneously upon contact and rupturing, splitting him right down the grain. He fled in terror, running, slithering, digging, swimming, flying away in crazed panic from the walls of red death closing in on him. As his skin flaked off in clumps of charcoal he looked back and saw it towering over the treetops, the epicenter of this howling vortex of destruction: the grey behemoth. Its burnished metal hide gleamed like copper, reflecting the fury of the conflagration burning well into the night.
Menash pulled his mind away before it was lost forever in the storm of electric potentials. He saw Racek and Vezda swaying on their feet, breathing hard and fast.
“Heart of the World,” he managed to gasp, “What is your bidding?”
The Hollowore maneuvered itself until it was facing him directly. Tiny beady eyes fixed him in their blank gaze. The node emitted a blue pulse and the creature shuddered as it received the signal. It opened a maw powerful enough to chew boulders into gravel and rumbled:
“This one is the alpha which survived first contact with anomalous variable. It will tell Us what occurred, and from whence this threat emerged.”
“It came from the karst mountain range, where the yellowjacket Amit live,” Menash replied, “It was destroying the largest mound in that area, massacring its inhabitants. It brought the mountain down on them—we’ve never seen anything like it. Zildiz was the first on the scene. She warned us not to approach, and that it was dangerous, but some of us,” here he cast an angry look at Vezda, “Some of us went ahead and tried to scavenge from the bodies of the dying. Then the behemoth ignited the air and burned scores of us to cinders.”
“Irrational. Why did you do this?”
“W-we thought that you had spawned the grey behemoth,” Menash stammered, embarrassed to say the least, “That it was the newest addition to the Great Game, another species of ultrafauna that would help perfect Arachnea.”
“Not so. It was made by an evil far older than the All-In-One,” replied the Vitalus, “It is called a Divine Engine. In cycles past, this evil sought to undo this world and all that inhabit it. In that, it almost succeeded.”
Menash felt his blood run cold at those words.
“Is it the only one of its kind?” Racek piped up. Menash and Vezda both bristled at his interruption; subordinates were only supposed to speak when spoken to.
“There were several deployed here in Our infancy. We had thought them all destroyed in the War of Creation.”
“Your Munificence,” Racek went on, heedless of the venomous looks he was getting from the other two, “Most of us survived because Zildiz persuaded us to dive into the river. She saved all our lives! But as I washed up on the riverbank, I saw the behemoth casting a seedpod into the skies. I did not see where it landed, but it was travelling in a high arc due east. Is this the behemoth’s method of reproducing? If so, then how many offspring can it generate from this one seed?”
The Vitalus met his questions with a minute of silence. Menash had never known It to take so long to respond to a query, and felt another stab of unease in his gut. Unless he was imagining things, the Vitalus seemed genuinely disturbed by the scenario that Racek has raised, enough to convince Menash that the danger was far from hypothetical.
“That is a distant possibility,” It said somewhat cryptically, “Regardless, We cannot allow the Engine’s continued existence.”
“Then it must be destroyed,” Vezda said, her barbed tail eagerly perking up.
“We are not certain that it can be,” the Vitalus said, and Menash heard Racek audibly gulp at the admission.
“But Your Omniscience, you alone are the arbiter of growth and decay,” Vezda said in disbelief, “Surely you can unmake this monster as well?”
“Perhaps. The Divine Engines were built to withstand the extremes of temperature, gravity, atmospheric pressure, acidity and irradiation found on semi-inhabitable exoplanets. Worlds of bareness and desolation, glassed by thermonuclear bombardment or infested with alien microorganisms. In the wars of Our youth, the Betrayers used tungsten-alloy warheads fired from space platforms to crack their bulkheads. Not even Our vessels, the Hollowores, could damage them in any significant way. We will need time to gather the raw materials and fabricate the weapons needed to end this threat.”
“What must we do?” Menash asked.
“If this variable is not dealt with, it could upset the delicate balance We have sacrificed so much to achieve. Already the wildfire it has caused will release close to 400 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and destroy 2.3 million acres of forest before Our countermeasures can stop it. Time is our limiting factor. If the Engine cannot be destroyed now, it must be restrained.”
“It hasn’t moved an inch since we last saw it,” Vezda said brightly, “Maybe it has already died?”
“Yes, and maybe your mother was a horka toad,” Racek said snidely. Vezda scowled and took a step towards him, then stopped as she remembered that she trod on hallowed ground.
“Not so. It has merely gone dormant. Having expended its fuel, it is now running on the bare minimum of its reserves. My children, you must ensure that it does not wake again. Establish a quarantine zone around the Engine and let none approach, on pain of death. The Leaper kindreds will secure the ground while the Gallivants patrol the skies.”
Vezda and Menash exchanged troubled looks. Nobody wanted Leapers establishing a foothold in what was essentially a buffer zone between their subspecies. Once allowed to settle in a habitat, it would not take long for them to adapt and become masters of their new territory. Ousting them would become a battle of attrition, and given the lower birthrates of Gallivants, it was not one they could long afford.
“Respectfully, we do not require assistance from our brother kindred,” Menash ventured, “We are more than capable of safeguarding the area ourselves.”
The node throbbed again, the bioelectric flashes taking on an angry purple hue. With a sound like the grinding of a millstone the Hollowore clashed its claws together impatiently. All three of the mortals took a hasty step back.
“The alpha will obey, or another will be found that can,” the Vitalus growled at them, “All subspecies will observe a general truce during this period. This is a temporary addition to the Great Game. Those that serve Us well shall be rewarded. We shall also enlist the aid of your terrestrial cousins, as well as the Cataphract clans to replenish the soil, and lone Saints who shall rove beyond the quarantine zone.”
Menash’s unease deepened. The Vitalus was bringing together four different kindreds, some of which killed each other on sight, in a move that reeked of desperation. The kindreds had worked together before, of course, on complex projects such as altering rainfall patterns and husbanding struggling species, but never so many at once. This was bound to end in bloodshed.
“Those that break the truce shall be chemically neutered, and their gilt helix purged from the existing gene pool,” the Vitalus continued, “You will maintain this quarantine until We have dealt with the Engine.”
“It is understood!” Menash and Vezda said at once.
“But what about Zildiz?” Racek blurted out, again risking his entire lineage by speaking out of turn, “She might still be alive out there!”
“He’s right,” Menash found himself agreeing despite his dislike for Racek, “She’s our alpha, after all. It would be a shame to lose her helix. Do we have your leave to send out a party to recover her?”
The Vitalus pondered the request for a moment, then crushed his hopes when it said:
“Regrettable, the loss of the female. Valuable stock for the breeding program. But it has not responded to Our signals—it is unlikely to have survived. The female Vezda shall take up its duties as alpha.”
“But Your Benevolence—” both men cried out in unison.
“It is decided. She has risked the Great Game, and must abide by its outcome. To speak more on this would risk Our displeasure,” the god warned.
“We can’t spare the manpower anyway,” Vezda pointed out, trying not to look too pleased at Its decision. She darted a quick look at Menash, long enough for him to see the selfish desire festering in her heart. He turned away from her in disgust, baring his blades by the slightest of margins to let her know what he thought of her, then asked the Vitalus:
“But what of the Engine’s seedpod? Should we search for it?”
“Negative!” the Vitalus boomed, its node reinforcing the word with a spike of activity that sent needles of pain spearing into their heads, “We shall complete this task. It is dangerous and can be entrusted to no other.”
The Hollowore angled its massive head towards the cavernous ceiling, armored flaps on its back sliding aside as it unfurled sets of rigid sixty-meter wings. A wide sphincter on the roof gaped open and Menash saw the evening sky awash with the stars in their milky multitudes. The Hollowore took a deep breath through the spiracles lining its thorax and abdomen, pumping air through a pair of hollow tube-like protuberances under either of its wings. Menash and the others quickly scampered to a safe distance. Seconds later there was a scream of chemical combustion and the Hollowore rose into the evening skies, leaving behind a long trail of superheated gases, the backwash almost knocking Menash off his feet. They watched as the Hollowore gained altitude, making straight for the columns of billowing smoke on the horizon, a sweeping shadow blotting out the light of the heavens.
The Vitalus’ mental presence receded with it. When it did not return, they took it to mean that they were dismissed and likewise took flight and headed for Chthonis. They were hardly out of the Dawning Chamber when Vezda seized the scrawny Racek by his wings and anchored her feet right up against his back.
“Funny little man, are you? Crack jokes at my expense again, and I’ll see to it that you’ll never fly again!” she snarled, yanking hard. Racek yelled as his wings threatened to pop out of their sockets.
“Stop!” Menash said, ramming his shoulder into her and knocking the smaller male out of her grip. Vezda rounded on him, blades out and her tail aquiver with rage.
“As for you! No one should speak to the Vitalus like that!” she shrieked, “Much less gainsay It! Are you trying to get us all killed? It is the source and continuance of life itself—”
“But the Vitalus doesn’t always consider the individual scale of things,” Menash reasoned, controlling his rising anger as he tried to defuse the situation, “Its scope of thought is beyond ours. Therefore it is up to us to look after each other. None of us can win the Great Game alone. We need people like Zildiz for the species to prosper.”
“Your logic is flawed,” Vezda spat, “Empathy is a sham devised by the selfish action of the gene, which seeks only to preserve itself. At least I am honest enough to look after my own interests. Your obsession with that whore is misplaced. Heed my words, Menash. What happened today marks a change in the Great Game. Only the ruthless will reap the rewards of this era. Think on that, and act accordingly.”
The female darted off in another direction, leaving the two behind.
“Thanks,” Racek said, rubbing at his sore shoulders, “My, my. She’s really taking her promotion very seriously, isn’t she?”
“This doesn’t make us friends,” Menash said shortly, “We share a common interest, that’s all.”
The two flew together in silence for a time, the dark canopy unrolling below their feet. Racek had always been a bitter rival for Zildiz’s affections. In the mating seasons he and Menash had flown the damsel-dance against each other countless times, racing and dogfighting at top speed through the dense bamboo thickets in an effort to impress her.
But each time she had always chosen Menash. Naturally. He was the stronger, the braver, the son of the Scourge who had slain hundreds on his lightning raids into Leaper territory. Their pairings had been brief and passionate, yet she had always laughed at the end and gone on her merry way, a rose petal borne on a scented breeze, the dalliance as meaningless to her as other concerns like eating or breathing.
But not to him. Right now, all that mattered was her. And Racek was the only one in the whole wide world who knew exactly how he felt. Did that mean he could be trusted? Menash considered the enormity of what he was about to do, and wavered. Then he saw her face in the darkness of his home, the face she wore when they were all alone together, and he took a deep breath before breaking the silence, saying:
“I’ll be in charge of the quarantine. I can arrange for you to disappear for a few days. I can have one of the younglings mimic your magnetosynaptic signal, make it seem like you’re with the rest of us.”
“You’d do that? For me?” Racek said in astonishment.
“Hah. Not for you,” Menash laughed softly. He looked Racek straight in the eyes and continued: “What’ll it be, then?”
If he so much as hesitates, I’ll have to kill him here and now, Menash told himself.
“Why, yes. Yes, of course!” the little brown male said vigorously.
“Good,” Menash sighed with relief, “She’ll be very grateful to whoever brings her home. I’d do it myself, but as an alpha I can’t risk being seen as disobedient.”
“Then why give me this chance? After all that’s passed between us?”
“I should have thought that was obvious,” Menash replied. Racek digested that for a bit, then out of nowhere said:
“If I find her—when I find her—I’ll tell her exactly who it was that sent me.”
“That won’t be necessary.”
“Bah! Just so we’re even, that’s all,” Racek grinned, his mouthparts slanting askew.
“Thanks, I guess. I’d…I’d appreciate that. You do understand what we’re risking here, right?”
“Sure. We’ll be total genetic write-offs if we’re caught. But it’s not like I wanted to see tiny ugly Raceks running around the house anyway. What about you, though? Why are you putting your neck on the chopping block?”
“You know why,” Menash said quietly, his thoughts still lingering on her face.
“Yes,” Racek agreed with a wistful air, “Yes, I suppose I do.”
And the pair spoke no more until they reached Chthonis.
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Deep in the groaning halls of sinew and bone he awaited his audience with the god. At a wave of his hand the ribs which held up the ceiling contracted, tendons shifting within the pink walls of the chamber as the jagged, calcareous spurs that composed the doorway sank back into the spongy masses of tissue, revealing a passage curving down and out of sight.
Menash stood before the yawning portal and considered eternity. This was no an idle thought: here in the Dawning Chamber, the concept was very real. His father, Yulan, had stood in this exact spot times beyond count. When he was struck down in his prime by the Night Weaver and her Leaper offspring, torn limb from limb as he fought to defend Chthonis from a raiding party, Menash’s uncle, Aqavarr, had carried his broken remains over that grinning threshold to join the hosts of the dead, never to return.
A hot and heavy exhalation rattled up out of the depths, wafting in the acrid scent of the bonding pools and the wet slithering sound of the rebirthing canals. Menash felt a crackle of static in the corners of his mind before the signal sharpened and he heard It whisper distinctly:
“Enter…”
The familiar dread crept its way up the small of his back, and he gave a little shiver. No matter how many times he had communed with the Vitalus, he’d never been able to shake the feeling of his utter insignificance. But he persevered, walking bravely down the slurping passage, past the rows of broad antechambers lining either side of the hallway. Each one held a slumbering shape immersed in a cryogenic bath, towering hulks of muscle encased in ribbed and riveted plates of chitin. No two were alike in size or physiology, but all seemed to emanate the same primeval aura of dread that tickled Menash’s fight-or-flight-instinct, skewing it very much towards the latter response. These were the Hollowores, soulless avatars of the Vitalus, each one a tool capable of eradicating an entire species. As Menash approached, one of the living weapons stirred to life. A pronged, anvil-shaped head emerged from the bath, umbilical feeder tubes detaching from its armored flanks as the rest of its bulk followed, its mauve exoskeleton as sleek and shiny as amethyst. The Hollowore extended legs as thick as grown pine trees and lifted itself above him, its pairs of crushing pincers dripping amniotic fluids as it herded him towards the central room.
Bundles of white gossamer filaments spread all across the floor, encircling steaming pools of pus and acid. He saw arms and legs, sensory organs and entire exoskeletons being knitted before his very eyes, the amino acid chains being stitched on a layer at a time, the weeping pus evidence of microphages fighting off possible infections as the Vitalus did Its work.
These were the next generation of exomorphs, yet to be assigned to their hosts. It was here that Vitalus constantly improved the only thing that could ensure the continued survival of Menash’s subspecies. Exomorphs were bonded to Gallivants at birth, the organisms supplying their hosts with the means to breathe an atmosphere they was never meant to endure, and the strength to fight in a world that was red in tooth and claw. They were as swift as the summer wind and could multiply their host’s muscular power by up to twelve times their natural output.
But for all their God-given might, Gallivants were still mortal. They could and often did perish in the endless struggle for existence that the Vitalus called the Great Game. But even in death they could still commit their essence to posterity, passing down their defining traits through the malleable genetic code of the gilt helix. It was the Vitalus’ greatest boon; through the gilt helix a single individual could become a progenitor of an entire generation, becoming at one stroke the father of whole nations and peoples.
One day he too would prove worthy of the honor that Yulan had earned with his life. But he was not alone in that ambition. Menash was annoyed to find the crimson-clad Vezda and the cowardly Racek waiting for him inside, standing next to a large ball of filaments that hung from a tonsil-like growth hanging from the walls.
This node pulsed, emitting a small storm of bioelectric activity, networks of fungi conveying commands in the form of oscillating voltages to their communities of symbiotic bacteria, the latter containing greigite mineral crystals aligned in the shape of electromagnetic coils. Other networks hidden in the walls modulated and amplified the signals, and the three Gallivants steeled themselves for the onrushing flood of information as the Vitalus tapped into their minds.
He was a candle before the raging heart of the thunderstorm. For an instant Menash touched a fraction of Its intelligence, the divisions of time and space rolling back as they joined the ocean of shared consciousness, becoming one with the living systems of Arachnea. From the tiniest aeroplankton floating above the waves of the golden coastlines, to the herds of ultrapods munching their way through swathes of trees in the savannahs. Menash felt himself pushing up out of the soil, longing and lusting and reaching for the sunlight with a trillion green fingers uncurling, alive with the furious movement of life.
But what was that flicker of orange to the east? That searing heat, that prickling pain spreading like a cancer down his side?
The Vitalus scooped them up and hurled them headlong into hell itself. A roaring wildfire was sweeping into the heart of the eastern rainforests. Menash tasted ash and ruin, felt pieces of himself wither and burn, his branches tongues of fire, wood cracking from the intense blaze, sap boiling instantaneously upon contact and rupturing, splitting him right down the grain. He fled in terror, running, slithering, digging, swimming, flying away in crazed panic from the walls of red death closing in on him. As his skin flaked off in clumps of charcoal he looked back and saw it towering over the treetops, the epicenter of this howling vortex of destruction: the grey behemoth. Its burnished metal hide gleamed like copper, reflecting the fury of the conflagration burning well into the night.
Menash pulled his mind away before it was lost forever in the storm of electric potentials. He saw Racek and Vezda swaying on their feet, breathing hard and fast.
“Heart of the World,” he managed to gasp, “What is your bidding?”
The Hollowore maneuvered itself until it was facing him directly. Tiny beady eyes fixed him in their blank gaze. The node emitted a blue pulse and the creature shuddered as it received the signal. It opened a maw powerful enough to chew boulders into gravel and rumbled:
“This one is the alpha which survived first contact with anomalous variable. It will tell Us what occurred, and from whence this threat emerged.”
“It came from the karst mountain range, where the yellowjacket Amit live,” Menash replied, “It was destroying the largest mound in that area, massacring its inhabitants. It brought the mountain down on them—we’ve never seen anything like it. Zildiz was the first on the scene. She warned us not to approach, and that it was dangerous, but some of us,” here he cast an angry look at Vezda, “Some of us went ahead and tried to scavenge from the bodies of the dying. Then the behemoth ignited the air and burned scores of us to cinders.”
“Irrational. Why did you do this?”
“W-we thought that you had spawned the grey behemoth,” Menash stammered, embarrassed to say the least, “That it was the newest addition to the Great Game, another species of ultrafauna that would help perfect Arachnea.”
“Not so. It was made by an evil far older than the All-In-One,” replied the Vitalus, “It is called a Divine Engine. In cycles past, this evil sought to undo this world and all that inhabit it. In that, it almost succeeded.”
Menash felt his blood run cold at those words.
“Is it the only one of its kind?” Racek piped up. Menash and Vezda both bristled at his interruption; subordinates were only supposed to speak when spoken to.
“There were several deployed here in Our infancy. We had thought them all destroyed in the War of Creation.”
“Your Munificence,” Racek went on, heedless of the venomous looks he was getting from the other two, “Most of us survived because Zildiz persuaded us to dive into the river. She saved all our lives! But as I washed up on the riverbank, I saw the behemoth casting a seedpod into the skies. I did not see where it landed, but it was travelling in a high arc due east. Is this the behemoth’s method of reproducing? If so, then how many offspring can it generate from this one seed?”
The Vitalus met his questions with a minute of silence. Menash had never known It to take so long to respond to a query, and felt another stab of unease in his gut. Unless he was imagining things, the Vitalus seemed genuinely disturbed by the scenario that Racek has raised, enough to convince Menash that the danger was far from hypothetical.
“That is a distant possibility,” It said somewhat cryptically, “Regardless, We cannot allow the Engine’s continued existence.”
“Then it must be destroyed,” Vezda said, her barbed tail eagerly perking up.
“We are not certain that it can be,” the Vitalus said, and Menash heard Racek audibly gulp at the admission.
“But Your Omniscience, you alone are the arbiter of growth and decay,” Vezda said in disbelief, “Surely you can unmake this monster as well?”
“Perhaps. The Divine Engines were built to withstand the extremes of temperature, gravity, atmospheric pressure, acidity and irradiation found on semi-inhabitable exoplanets. Worlds of bareness and desolation, glassed by thermonuclear bombardment or infested with alien microorganisms. In the wars of Our youth, the Betrayers used tungsten-alloy warheads fired from space platforms to crack their bulkheads. Not even Our vessels, the Hollowores, could damage them in any significant way. We will need time to gather the raw materials and fabricate the weapons needed to end this threat.”
“What must we do?” Menash asked.
“If this variable is not dealt with, it could upset the delicate balance We have sacrificed so much to achieve. Already the wildfire it has caused will release close to 400 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and destroy 2.3 million acres of forest before Our countermeasures can stop it. Time is our limiting factor. If the Engine cannot be destroyed now, it must be restrained.”
“It hasn’t moved an inch since we last saw it,” Vezda said brightly, “Maybe it has already died?”
“Yes, and maybe your mother was a horka toad,” Racek said snidely. Vezda scowled and took a step towards him, then stopped as she remembered that she trod on hallowed ground.
“Not so. It has merely gone dormant. Having expended its fuel, it is now running on the bare minimum of its reserves. My children, you must ensure that it does not wake again. Establish a quarantine zone around the Engine and let none approach, on pain of death. The Leaper kindreds will secure the ground while the Gallivants patrol the skies.”
Vezda and Menash exchanged troubled looks. Nobody wanted Leapers establishing a foothold in what was essentially a buffer zone between their subspecies. Once allowed to settle in a habitat, it would not take long for them to adapt and become masters of their new territory. Ousting them would become a battle of attrition, and given the lower birthrates of Gallivants, it was not one they could long afford.
“Respectfully, we do not require assistance from our brother kindred,” Menash ventured, “We are more than capable of safeguarding the area ourselves.”
The node throbbed again, the bioelectric flashes taking on an angry purple hue. With a sound like the grinding of a millstone the Hollowore clashed its claws together impatiently. All three of the mortals took a hasty step back.
“The alpha will obey, or another will be found that can,” the Vitalus growled at them, “All subspecies will observe a general truce during this period. This is a temporary addition to the Great Game. Those that serve Us well shall be rewarded. We shall also enlist the aid of your terrestrial cousins, as well as the Cataphract clans to replenish the soil, and lone Saints who shall rove beyond the quarantine zone.”
Menash’s unease deepened. The Vitalus was bringing together four different kindreds, some of which killed each other on sight, in a move that reeked of desperation. The kindreds had worked together before, of course, on complex projects such as altering rainfall patterns and husbanding struggling species, but never so many at once. This was bound to end in bloodshed.
“Those that break the truce shall be chemically neutered, and their gilt helix purged from the existing gene pool,” the Vitalus continued, “You will maintain this quarantine until We have dealt with the Engine.”
“It is understood!” Menash and Vezda said at once.
“But what about Zildiz?” Racek blurted out, again risking his entire lineage by speaking out of turn, “She might still be alive out there!”
“He’s right,” Menash found himself agreeing despite his dislike for Racek, “She’s our alpha, after all. It would be a shame to lose her helix. Do we have your leave to send out a party to recover her?”
The Vitalus pondered the request for a moment, then crushed his hopes when it said:
“Regrettable, the loss of the female. Valuable stock for the breeding program. But it has not responded to Our signals—it is unlikely to have survived. The female Vezda shall take up its duties as alpha.”
“But Your Benevolence—” both men cried out in unison.
“It is decided. She has risked the Great Game, and must abide by its outcome. To speak more on this would risk Our displeasure,” the god warned.
“We can’t spare the manpower anyway,” Vezda pointed out, trying not to look too pleased at Its decision. She darted a quick look at Menash, long enough for him to see the selfish desire festering in her heart. He turned away from her in disgust, baring his blades by the slightest of margins to let her know what he thought of her, then asked the Vitalus:
“But what of the Engine’s seedpod? Should we search for it?”
“Negative!” the Vitalus boomed, its node reinforcing the word with a spike of activity that sent needles of pain spearing into their heads, “We shall complete this task. It is dangerous and can be entrusted to no other.”
The Hollowore angled its massive head towards the cavernous ceiling, armored flaps on its back sliding aside as it unfurled sets of rigid sixty-meter wings. A wide sphincter on the roof gaped open and Menash saw the evening sky awash with the stars in their milky multitudes. The Hollowore took a deep breath through the spiracles lining its thorax and abdomen, pumping air through a pair of hollow tube-like protuberances under either of its wings. Menash and the others quickly scampered to a safe distance. Seconds later there was a scream of chemical combustion and the Hollowore rose into the evening skies, leaving behind a long trail of superheated gases, the backwash almost knocking Menash off his feet. They watched as the Hollowore gained altitude, making straight for the columns of billowing smoke on the horizon, a sweeping shadow blotting out the light of the heavens.
The Vitalus’ mental presence receded with it. When it did not return, they took it to mean that they were dismissed and likewise took flight and headed for Chthonis. They were hardly out of the Dawning Chamber when Vezda seized the scrawny Racek by his wings and anchored her feet right up against his back.
“Funny little man, are you? Crack jokes at my expense again, and I’ll see to it that you’ll never fly again!” she snarled, yanking hard. Racek yelled as his wings threatened to pop out of their sockets.
“Stop!” Menash said, ramming his shoulder into her and knocking the smaller male out of her grip. Vezda rounded on him, blades out and her tail aquiver with rage.
“As for you! No one should speak to the Vitalus like that!” she shrieked, “Much less gainsay It! Are you trying to get us all killed? It is the source and continuance of life itself—”
“But the Vitalus doesn’t always consider the individual scale of things,” Menash reasoned, controlling his rising anger as he tried to defuse the situation, “Its scope of thought is beyond ours. Therefore it is up to us to look after each other. None of us can win the Great Game alone. We need people like Zildiz for the species to prosper.”
“Your logic is flawed,” Vezda spat, “Empathy is a sham devised by the selfish action of the gene, which seeks only to preserve itself. At least I am honest enough to look after my own interests. Your obsession with that whore is misplaced. Heed my words, Menash. What happened today marks a change in the Great Game. Only the ruthless will reap the rewards of this era. Think on that, and act accordingly.”
The female darted off in another direction, leaving the two behind.
“Thanks,” Racek said, rubbing at his sore shoulders, “My, my. She’s really taking her promotion very seriously, isn’t she?”
“This doesn’t make us friends,” Menash said shortly, “We share a common interest, that’s all.”
The two flew together in silence for a time, the dark canopy unrolling below their feet. Racek had always been a bitter rival for Zildiz’s affections. In the mating seasons he and Menash had flown the damsel-dance against each other countless times, racing and dogfighting at top speed through the dense bamboo thickets in an effort to impress her.
But each time she had always chosen Menash. Naturally. He was the stronger, the braver, the son of the Scourge who had slain hundreds on his lightning raids into Leaper territory. Their pairings had been brief and passionate, yet she had always laughed at the end and gone on her merry way, a rose petal borne on a scented breeze, the dalliance as meaningless to her as other concerns like eating or breathing.
But not to him. Right now, all that mattered was her. And Racek was the only one in the whole wide world who knew exactly how he felt. Did that mean he could be trusted? Menash considered the enormity of what he was about to do, and wavered. Then he saw her face in the darkness of his home, the face she wore when they were all alone together, and he took a deep breath before breaking the silence, saying:
“I’ll be in charge of the quarantine. I can arrange for you to disappear for a few days. I can have one of the younglings mimic your magnetosynaptic signal, make it seem like you’re with the rest of us.”
“You’d do that? For me?” Racek said in astonishment.
“Hah. Not for you,” Menash laughed softly. He looked Racek straight in the eyes and continued: “What’ll it be, then?”
If he so much as hesitates, I’ll have to kill him here and now, Menash told himself.
“Why, yes. Yes, of course!” the little brown male said vigorously.
“Good,” Menash sighed with relief, “She’ll be very grateful to whoever brings her home. I’d do it myself, but as an alpha I can’t risk being seen as disobedient.”
“Then why give me this chance? After all that’s passed between us?”
“I should have thought that was obvious,” Menash replied. Racek digested that for a bit, then out of nowhere said:
“If I find her—when I find her—I’ll tell her exactly who it was that sent me.”
“That won’t be necessary.”
“Bah! Just so we’re even, that’s all,” Racek grinned, his mouthparts slanting askew.
“Thanks, I guess. I’d…I’d appreciate that. You do understand what we’re risking here, right?”
“Sure. We’ll be total genetic write-offs if we’re caught. But it’s not like I wanted to see tiny ugly Raceks running around the house anyway. What about you, though? Why are you putting your neck on the chopping block?”
“You know why,” Menash said quietly, his thoughts still lingering on her face.
“Yes,” Racek agreed with a wistful air, “Yes, I suppose I do.”
And the pair spoke no more until they reached Chthonis.
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