Here I am again. After getting moms house cleaned up and getting her SSA finally applied for and headed her way, dads business almost closed, and a LITTANY of other things done, (the list is a months long feat I did in 5 weeks), and also caring for mom with dementia. I had signed a POA for mom so I could investigate her bank accounts. I found lots of financial abuse by methadone sister. Haven’t turned her in yet.
On May 2 I was served with a restraining order and notice to vacate my mother’s house by my older billionaire sister. Little sister convinced her I was the bad guy and that I was causing harm, stealing, blah blah. Older sisters emergency guardianship was overturned in court yesterday by a very stern judge who quickly saw through the BS. (Plus I provided the court text messages that both of their entire affidavits were based on lies).
Judge granted me guardianship of the person and granted older sister guardianship of her estate. This is common practice as they do not want people stealing elderly and moving them out of state, stealing their assets. However I can move my mother to Florida now, as she has begged the court and begged me since right after my father passed in February. After 90 days if all is well, the estate is turned back over to us.
I throughout all of it I kept having this vision of sitting with my mom on the boardwalk of the beach by my house and watching the sun come up. In my vision I see myself turning to her and saying “well, mom, we did it.” I kept telling her throughout all of this that it’s going to be okay, we are going to win this. Her attorney ad litem kept telling me the judge is NEVER going to let her go to Florida.
Thats not the way things work apparently. The court was held yesterday in the 200 year old courtroom in a small Texas town square courthouse (no metal detectors, judge wore a cowboy hat) it was RAGING storming, judge just wanted for mom to be happy and be safe and keep her assets safe. After a trial period her estate will be released back to me. LOL judge said, “Everyone will get along and treat each other with respect. EVERYONE. Or we will have another hearing and it will not be fun for you.” Basically, the judge told my abusive older sister that she’s not allowed to abuse me anymore or else.
I so very much appreciate the laws associated with this whole process. Without them people like my younger sister could just strong arm everyone away from the scene, keep mom’s assets and keep neglecting her. Adversely, if I were a person of the quality of my younger sister and lived out of state, I could “steal” my mother with dementia and her assets and take her across state lines making it a very large, very expensive task to recover it all. I appreciate the laws for that reason as well, that could have been a possibility for younger sister if she was feeling flighty. So all in all it was a win. More work involved with of course certificates and bonds required, but mom gets what she wants.
In a few weeks she will be watching sunrises over the Atlantic and petting chihuahuas and gardening with me, making bread. Thank God for that judge. She was to the point she was refusing help from anyone but me. I can’t imagine how things would be for her if the outcome had been any different. Probably assisted living/borderline nursing care. God is good!!!

Jaws the shark! Lurking in the dark of the depths of sea, one day on a lark Decides to get rowdy, get real violent Takes a vay-cay up to Amity Island Sunshine lotion fun in sun Blood in the ocean, everybody run 'Cause it's crazy how few fucks this shark gives He'll eat naked ladies, he'll eat little kids! Oh, no! But the one thing keeping the community safe Is a guy named Brody and his pal Richard Dreyfuss Jaws don't know that a storm's gonna come He just wants everyone to be his chum, get it, get it The mayor don't care if the townsfolk die He doesn't want to spoil the fourth of July He's like, "Everyone cool it, and go for swim!" But holy shit here comes that fin! Jaws is here Here is Jaws (He is a shark without a cause) He was in a movie you should watch it it's called Jaws Jaws is here Here is Jaws (He is a shark who fights the law) He was in a movie that everyone saw Long story short, the beach gets closed The mayor's like, "Okay, yeah, this blows" Suddenly Jaws has got a price on his head But the wrong little shark baby ends up dead It was Jaws' little brother, now he's pissed The mayor just shot to the top of his list He sneaks in his house in the middle of the night And he eats that fucker in a single bite Golly Now the mayor's dead, so Brody's in charge He knows the real killer is still at large So he and the Dreyfuss make a decision They're going on a mission They're gonna go fishing For Jaws A man named Quint lets them use his boat On the condition that he be the one to cut Jaws' throat 'Cause he was a sailor back in World War II And Jaws ate his entire crew, woah! Jaws is here Here is Jaws (He is a shark without a cause) He was in a movie, a movie called Jaws! Jaws is here Here is Jaws (He is a shark who fights the law) He was in a movie that everyone saw They're out on the sea, they wait all night Where could Jaws be? He's no where in sight Dreyfuss decides to go down in a cage And Jaws shows up in a full on rage He tears up the cage like paper in a shredder While Dreyfuss's makes his wetsuit wetter He hides behind a rock like cowardly prick And he doesn't come back until the end of the flick Brody's like, "We're gonna need a bigger boat" So they go home and get a bigger boat The biggest boat that's ever sailed Gonna kick Jaws' ass or I guess his tail, yeah his tail But, oh, my shit! Jaws jumps out and Quint gets bit! Right in half like a kit-kat bar! Up in the sky there's a shooting star That's Quint up in heaven, he's a star now Brody's angry, he's all like, "Fuck it" He takes a harpoon and welds it to a rocket Jaws' last words are, "Woah, respect" Then he explodes and it's a pretty good effect, yeah! Jaws is dead Long live Jaws (He was a shark without a cause) He was in a movie, you should watch it, it's called Jaws JAWS IS DEAD LONG LIVE JAWS (He was a shark who fought the law) He was in a movie that everyone saw (He was in a movie that everyone saw) He was in a movie that everyone saw Jaws is dead Long live Jaws (He was a shark without a cause) He was in a movie, called Jaws (Jaws is dead) At the Academy Awards (Long live Jaws) He was robbed (He was a shark without a cause) Sharks exist in real life, woah (He was in a movie that everyone saw) Jaws is dead Long live jaws

I had an open myomectomy on April 26th (3 weeks ago). I was told by my doctor that an open procedure was better because she couldn't feel what she was doing using the laparoscopic method. Two days after the procedure I started bleeding vaginally and it finally just stopped on the 12th. The reason was never explained to me by my doctor after I told her so I don't know if it was from the procedure or a period and my birth control did nothing to stop it so I'm at a loss there. Either way, I went to the doctor on the 15th of May and was told that I was healing nicely by the nurse who checked me out. I was originally there to see my doctor, but I guess she sent the nurse to check my sutures instead because I got the go ahead from her.
Well, today I just noticed a tiny amount of pink blood when I went to the bathroom.You have to wipe to find it, but it's there. It's never pink, so that certainly caught my eye.
I have to be honest, I did feel aroused yesterday when I woke up. First time I've felt that sensation at all since the surgery so I was certainly surprised. I've been in too much pain since the procedure for my body to do anything besides hurt, especially since I had complications with my surgery that landed me back in the ER immediately after coming home for an extra week (My doctor sent me home without having a bowel movement first and I wasn't given anything at the hospital for gass and I supposidly developed something called an Ileus which progressed to kidney issues, severe vomiting and dehydration, and a complete loss of appetite. I was put on a no food order for 3 days which was torture.)
I'm not sexually active at all so I haven't engaged in any type of penetrate intercourse and wouldn't as I know that isn't advised from trying to find out more info online, so I know that isn't the issue since I didn't do that, but I don't know about how external stimulation could effect things (non penetrative masturbation or just generally being aroused). My doctor didn't tell me anything about, well, any of that at all in regards to what isn't and is fine to do. She said I can't lift anything over 10 pounds and to call her if the sutures bleed, but that's the only cautionary info I've been given. At any point. The rest I've found on this Reddit. But upon looking online I thought that might be the issue since I've heard people here before say that just having blood rush down there can cause spotting because it changes the shape of your muscles? Sorry if that's not the correct way to word that. That's just my general understanding of what I read.
I'm not in any kind of pain or anything, but I just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced anything like this. Should I be concerned?
Also, sorry if this confusing to read. It's 6 am here and my brain is struggling to work fully. I can't go to sleep but I'm not all the way awake, either.

PART ONE THOUSAND AND THIRTEEN
[Previous Chapter] [The Beginning] [Patreon+2]
Sunday
Lucas tapped the flat of his finger twice on the partially open door, more to let Boyd know he was coming than actually requesting permission to enter. He pushed it open and strode through as the somewhat welcoming grunt came from within.
“Hey, sexy,” he said, crossing the two rooms to zoom in on Boyd sitting at his bench. On the spinner before Boyd was a larger figure than he had ever done before: an eighteen-inch figure of a woman with an hourglass figure wearing a form-fitting formal gown that flowed to the floor, swaying as if she’d just stepped to her right. Her hands were curled as if she were holding something or someone, but that part was missing.
“Ooooh,” Lucas said, resting his head on Boyd’s shoulder to examine the piece closer. “She’s pretty.”
“She’s also the viscount’s granddaughter, who I think is married to a prince somewhere in Eastern Europe. I’d have to pull out her details again, but she’s already got two kids, and she still looks this good.”
“She doesn’t look old enough to have two kids.”
“That’s what happens when you marry when you’re still a teenager.”
“Please tell me it wasn’t an arranged marriage.”
Boyd did a slow pan to level an annoyed look at him.
“What? They used to.”
“Slavery was a thing in America back in the day, too.”
Lucas made a deflating raspberry. “If you want to get technical,” he grumbled.
Boyd twisted his seat to face him, loosely curling his arms around Lucas’ waist. “Where are you off to, Mister Soon-To-Be-Masters?”
Oh-ho. Someone’s feeling playful. “I thought you were going to become a Dobson,” Lucas countered, leaning in to give him a quick morning kiss.
“Yeah, but then I was reminded I do have family that I care about.”
“None of which are Masters. Your mom and Aunt Judy are sisters who changed their names when they married. If you were going to take any of their names, we’d both be changing to Davenport.”
Boyd looked down at where their abdomens rested against each other.
“Hey,” Lucas said, sliding his hand under Boyd’s chin and lifting it so he could see those beautiful baby blues focusing on him. “What’s going on, love?”
Boyd opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out. He tried twice more. “Ten years,” he finally croaked. “They took me in and gave me a home within the family for nearly two years, and I repaid them by cutting them out of my life the second I could. Who does that to their own?”
“Somebody with a lot of fear,” Lucas answered honestly. "And that somebody isn’t you anymore. You’ve invited Emily to be our accountant, and personally, I hope you know what you’re doing there…”
“Emily has always been good with money. The only time she’s ever been off is when she borrows money from you, and you go to get it back. By the time she’s finished explaining all the financial movement around the transaction, you end up owing her twice as much, and she’s really convincing. Computerised flow charts and everything.”
Lucas hoped he was exaggerating. If Emily had been that quick and deceptive to separate Boyd from his money when she was a teenager, she might have been even more cunning now. Lucas would remain attentive until she proved herself because the love of his life had earned this break. “Okay,” was all he said since he didn’t want to argue.
Boyd nipped the tip of his nose. “Don’t you ‘okay’ me in that tone of voice.”
Lucas pulled back and rubbed the back of his hand against his nose. It hadn’t hurt, but it was weird. No one had ever done that before. “I’m a cop, love. In my world, it’s guilty until proven innocent.”
“Getting back to my original question. Where are you going?”
“I’m going to go and get some supplies for Levi and Maddy. The dumbass has been worrying himself sick over where he can leave Maddy on short notice if he and Austin get called out to a fire together. They can’t waste up to an hour each way getting over to Queens and Brooklyn.”
“Tell him she can stay with us,” Boyd said without hesitation. I’ll be here all the time, and if I’m out and it’s an emergency dump-and-run, I can drop whatever I’m doing and call someone to teleport me back.”
Lucas leaned in and kissed him again. “And that’s just one of the many reasons I love you,” he said once they parted. “Charlie will be here too, which means Robbie won’t be far away either. Levi still wants to run it past Llyr since it’s his place, but so long as we keep her on our side and away from Miss W, it won’t be a problem.”
“You’ll need to remember to lock up your guns when she’s here.”
Lucas nodded thoughtfully in agreement without speaking. It would devastate everyone if Maddy somehow managed to get her hands on one of his work firearms and fire it. He’d need to get a thumbprint safe – something that he could get at very quickly in a crisis.
“How is she with beds?”
“What?”
“Don’t little kids have those hospital guardrail things, so they don’t roll out of bed and hurt themselves? I mean, your bed isn’t that far from the floor, but if you’re getting supplies, you might want to think about some of those things to keep her in.”
Lucas hadn’t thought about that. “Okay, then it’s going to be a bigger shopping trip than I thought, but that’s alright. Levi and Maddy are going to chill in the apartment until I get back.”
“Do you want me to check in on them?”
“Nah, it should be fine. Levi knows where Charlie’s office is, and if he’s going to annoy anyone while they’re at work, it should be our sister.” Lucas turned Boyd back to his carving and leaned his head on Boyd’s shoulder. “You keep outdoing yourself, you know that, right?”
“These tools are magic. I can’t do a thing wrong with them.” With a slight grimace, he added, “Hey, have you ever heard the story about the kid who gets the magic piano?”
Lucas squinted warily. “Am I going to like this story?”
“It’s a cautionary tale. This kid finds a magic piano, and all he has to do is work the pedals, and the piano plays itself. No one notices it’s not the kid, and the kid’s ego grows with each performance until he’s an international sensation. Then, he has a fight with the piano over who the star really is. The following night, the piano refuses to play, and the kid is booed off the stage. His family is left financially ruined.”
“I will beat you within an inch of your life if you equate that to you.”
Boyd looked at him. “How can I not? I mean, when I relax and just let the tools do what they’re made to do, the pieces come out flawlessly—every time. But the second I worry, minor defects creep in. Nothing I can’t counter and fix, but still…”
“If it concerns you that much, why not do a piece every now and then without the divine tools to prove to yourself that the skill is yours and the tools are just tools?”
Boyd looked over the divine toolset, then back up at the shelf where his older tools were. “That’s a good idea,” he admitted.
Lucas lightly kissed him on the lips and stepped out of his grasp. “I’ve been known to have them now and again. Oh, and don’t forget we’re going to Angus’ this afternoon. Just the six of us.”
Boyd raised his left hand in acknowledgment, but his focus was back on the carving even as his right hand picked up a scalpel of some kind and drove it across the carving’s middle. The blade was then smoothly passed to his left hand to make an incision from that side while his right reached for a new tool.
As he’d said, his motions were flawless, with chips and shavings flying at the speed of a professional wood chopper. Lucas could watch him work all day, but if he was going to make it to Angus’, he needed to leave now.
He let himself out and headed for the main front door to the level.
A little over an hour later, after grabbing several sets of clothes in his brother’s size, Lucas was standing in the middle of the children’s clothing section, blinking in confusion at all the options. He would go to touch one, then back away, unsure.
He must have looked pitiful because a staff member in her mid-thirties took pity on him and approached with a warm smile. “Can I help you?”
“Yeah, this is crazy,” he answered, gesturing to the millions of clothes options before them. “My brother asked me to look after my niece in an emergency, and I want her to have whatever she’ll need at my place in case he doesn’t have time to take her home.” He looked at all the clothes. “Whatever that entails.”
“That’s really sweet. Is your brother a doctor?”
“Fireman.”
The woman gave Lucas the once over. “I can see that.”
Lucas chuckled. It wasn’t anything he hadn’t heard before. Between him, Levi and Mav all sharing their dad’s muscle, they’d always caught people’s eye. “Anyway,” he said, wanting to move this along. “My niece is three going on four, and she’s about this high,” he said, showing her height as an inch or two under his hip.
“Does she have any favourite TV shows?”
“Spongebob,” Lucas said, incredibly grateful for his conversation with Levi over breakfast. He’d have never had that answer otherwise. “And if you’re not doing anything after we get her clothes sorted, my fiancé mentioned something about bed rails since she’ll be sleeping in my old queen-sized bed. This is an all-in shopping trip for her, and I have no idea what to get.”
“Do you have any toys for her? And no, I’m not pushing for a commission here. Little minds need to be kept stimulated, or little hands will end up in places they have no business being. If this is your first time looking after her, you’re going to want a few toys, books, and things to keep her busy.”
“My brother is already nagging me about buying her the basics. What would you recommend that won’t make it seem like I’m trying to buy her affection?”
“Are you okay with electronics, or are you trying to steer her away from that?”
“It doesn’t faze me. It’s more the cost. I don’t want to buy her what my brother hasn’t or can’t afford. I’ve been into too many households where kids have every version of PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo and every known game that goes with them. Those kids appreciate nothing, and that’s not something I’m okay with.”
“You see a lot of people’s houses?”
“I was a beat cop for over eight years before my promotion.”
“A policeman and a fireman? I’m sure there's a joke involving a bar in there somewhere.”
“If there were, the third person would be an ice hockey player,” Lucas chuckled again, already liking this woman. As they wandered through the aisles, she added things to his cart. Clothes were first, but they quickly moved on to toys. A couple of generic soft toys. and the board game “Candyland”. Lucas grabbed ‘Hungry, Hungry Hippos’, as that was one he and his brothers had played when he’d been Maddy’s age. Then came two large boxes of Duplo.
Not once did it feel like the sales assistant was pushing an agenda. She even paused to consider the options as if she were buying them for her own kids. Lucas really appreciated that.
As they were walking the isles, Lucas came to a screeching halt and stared at a range of doctor, nurse and vet play sets. Two jumped out at him. One had a plastic pet carrier with a handful of bulky instruments, and the other came in a bright blue bag with red handles and a white pawprint on the side. It had a comprehensive range, including toy bandages, pill bottles, cream jars, syringes, a stethoscope and even a cone of shame. Both went into the cart after he checked to make sure the two soft animals would fit in the carrier.
Mason’ll have a field day showing her exactly how to simulate using all this stuff, he thought to himself with a grin.
“You’re really very thoughtful,” the woman said after he explained why they both had to be purchased.
Lucas specifically asked for books after that. Real books with paper pages. He was sure his mother (as a high school English teacher) would murder him in his sleep if he didn’t buy Maddy at least ten books ranging from ones she could memorise and pretend to read (which, in her grandmother’s eyes, taught her word structure and was the first step in learning to read), with ones he could read to her. And that, of course, required Spongebob bookends to hold them together.
“Your fiancé is a lucky woman if you’re willing to do all of this for your niece,” she said once the cart was full and they were heading back to the checkouts.
“Yes, he is,” Lucas agreed, deliberately sliding in Boyd’s gender without making a huge issue of it.
Her eyes widened in horror. “Oh, I’m so sorry. Wow, I really shouldn’t make that assumption anymore, and I apologise.”
Because this was New York. “Apology accepted,” Lucas said, waving it aside. Boyd might have been embarrassed, but thankfully, he wasn’t here. “Thanks again for all your help.”
* * *
((Author's extra-long note:
Heya guys! Just letting you know I need to take a week off. [It’s nothing to do with the community here, I promise! I love writing this, and I’ll be back as soon as I can.]
In fact it's … you know what? Stuff it. You guys might as well know. Remember how I mentioned earlier this year we were fighting for more care for my special needs daughter?
That’s the issue.
Our support coordinator has our written authority to act on our behalf. Yet we’ve been told in writing from the government department that if she doesn’t back off, the whole request, including thousands of dollars of specialists interviewing our daughter and reporting their findings, will be deleted, and our request, including all-new interviews and reports, will have to start all over again.
I’m almost at the point where I’m not sleeping, but our support coordinator has promised us to fight because, in her words, “This is getting ridiculous.”
I’ve been really struggling to write this week with everything going on in the background. I’ve finally admitted I need to pull back (just for one week—I mean it when I say how much I love this writing and the little community we’ve formed) to focus on sorting out the mess, so that my writing isn’t tarnished by the battlelines that are being drawn up in the background.
(I already scrapped a page and a half because my anger at things [I bounce between anger and depression] had people who were usually very chill (Robbie) acting in a very aggressive manner that simply wasn’t them. Because of this, I’ve already used up several of my backlog this week and I loathe to lose any more, given how hard they were to build up. (The thought of using them up without others to take their place was also adding to my stress.)
And I was told by my beta reader, ‘Given you’ve been doing this for over three years, and you’ve only had the occasional day off due to sickness, take the week and regroup, stronger than ever.
I agreed. This means my next post will be on Monday, the 27th, Australian Time.
This means my next post will be on Monday, the 27th, Australian Time.
I hope with all my heart that you’ll all still be with me when I return next week.
Karen. ))
((All comments welcome. Good or bad, I’d love to hear your thoughts 🥰🤗))
I made a family tree/diagram of the Mystallian family that can be found here
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FULL INDEX OF BOB THE HOBO TO DATE CAN BE FOUND HERE!!

THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-TWO WEEKS OF FUCK YOU FRIDAYS
SIR KUPSLOCK KUSS THE POMFURY IS NEVER GOING TO LET A DISCONNTION STOP HIM (but sitting on the wires sometimes disconnects the rest of us)
SEEMS LIKE WE STILL GOT SOME WAVES OF DDOS GOING ON HERE AND THERE, WHILE WE'RE TRYING TO GET OUR MOGTOMES OR ALL THE MGP IN THE WORLD (LIKELY THROUGH ENDLESS LEAPS OF FAITH)
LITTLE SCRIPT KIDDIES THINKING THEY ARE REAL GOOD ABOUT TAKING DOWN ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR ONLINE GAMES, NO DOUBT. TROLLS, THE LOT OF THEM.
WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON… OH RIGHT, THERE WAS A LIVE LETTER YESTERDAY. ANYTHING TO BE ANGRY ABOUT?
DISCONNECTING RULES :

• UPPERCASE IS NOT ENFORCED, BUT ENCOURAGED : RAGE LIKE THE TANK GETS DISCONNECTED JUST BEFORE THE TANK BUSTER
  
• EVERY REPLY SHOULD BE EQUALLY ENCOURAGED TO CAPITALIZE WHEN NEED BE
  
• OPTIONAL : TL;DR IN THE FIRST SENTENCE OF YOUR POST, WRITTEN IN 4 WORDS (EG : NEED ALL THE MOGTOMES), OR IN HAIKU IF YOU WANT
  
• READ EVERYTHING IN THE VOICE OF BUSY EVENT MOOGLES
  
• UNTAGGED SPOILERS WILL GET PAPERCUTS
  
• SUBREDDIT RULES STILL APPLY, LIKE NAME DROPPING AND WITCH HUNTS.
  
• WHEN IN DOUBT REFER TO THE FLOWCHART OF RAGE
  

HALL OF RAGE

• LAST WEEK'S TOP VOTED THAT IS NOT BUBBLE WRAP : NO WANNA NO DDOS
• LAST WEEK'S PERSONAL FAVORITE : KITTY

THE MEGA LIST OF MISSPELLED WORDS
IT'S BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER. READ THROUGH IT FOR LAUGH, OR SUBMIT YOUR OWN AWFUL MISSPELLINGS THAT EITHER MADE YOU LAUGH OR YOU'RE TIRED OF SEEING (LIKE TOMBSTONES AND SCRIPTS).
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I am a 22M having the worst days of my life.I am in constant fear and i don't know how to get out of this.So i needed some advice from my fellow redditors
A little background check
2019,I start hanging out with my so called 'bad friends' and eventually start doing drugs (mosty cannabis) occasionally like once in 3 or 4 months
2020,My addiction rise to a level where I smoke pot regularly and checkout some other drugs here and there (benzodiazepine,dextromethorphan,diphenhydramine,gabapentin,pregabalin,amphetamine). My parents still suspect me if i do any drugs or not because my grades were so fine and most of the time i spent on counter strike.
2021-22,Severe addiction. This time the memories tend to fed away i don't remember most of the things, all i remember is i start doing psychedelics, dissociatives,deliriants which f-ed my brain pretty bad and also used to buy off some research chemicals from fellow junkies.This time my family knows everything and worried about me, they sent me to a psychiatrist . This nice lady gives me some medication and suggests me to go see a therapist ( she gives me the info of the therapist ) . I see her and at the end of 2022 i start feeling better and stopped doing everything drugs .
2022-I relapse and parents don't want to wait a second to send me to a rehab . In April, they send me to this rehab . I spend 4 months there and if i have to describe that it was, hell. The moment you step in there they start harassing you.They treat you like animals.37 of the patients (including me) share a single room . Most of us slept in the floor as there was only 9 single beds.The poor condition of the rehab makes you suffocate to even breathe. Only 5 hours of sleep and most of the time in group activities and chores . And they chores ? They make you do everything from taking the classes to clean bathroom to cook and to every other thing you think of . Good thing is they give you 5 cigarettes a day but if you do the smallest mistake like even smiling at others in a dining table or make the quietest sound in classes or session they will cut your cigarettes off . Now, everyone else is smoking in front of you after a long day of suffering and you just have to see them smoking lol.The food condition was horrible i don't even wanna talk about it. The tortures were pretty horrible le as they mentally break you and smh enjoy they enjoy doing that.They cut your cigarettes off for days for minor faults.They verbally abuse you all day and night and treat you like animal.There is a term 'pull-up' here and if your name is in the list of it they are going to put you infront of everyone else and tell them to insult you in the most disgusting words.Bigger crime? They make you wash the dishes 3 times a day, clean bathroom,clean dustbin (eww not just you have to put the trash in a bag, you have to clean the bin with nothing but a brush).These chores are given for weeks . They beat you up like sh** for major crimes . I was never beaten but i saw others getting beaten up . A guy was beaten 150 hits in a single time with a PVC pipe and literally he was crying for life (so sad to witness).A guy was locked in the bathroom the whole night . A guy had to pretend to be a mannequin facing the wall for 4 hours straight.117 days later i get released but not fully as i have to spend there 4 days a week. I went there for a month and leave the rehab thing for life . But this time ,my mental health is way worse . My parents don't believe how rehab treated me (they think im doing this for sympathy). So i stopped telling them. Im completely sober and doing so well in life finally but one thing that makes me uncomfortable is my parents . They bring up rehab in every conversation and tell me how good that place rehab . They dont seem like the parents they used to be. But i loved them very much. Listen to everything they say. But one day, my parents find out im still dating my ex partner ( they don't like her at all because my parents and her family is like enemies). They send me to rehab again. This time i was completely sober . I didn't touch any drugs . But my family is furious. They rehab guys won't care if it is a drug related case or not because they are getting money (they dont care if your family put you here for ages they hide the report of patients who are here for more than 6 months that they send to DNC. Some patients are here for more than a year(4 years max as in-house patient)) Anyway the first thing they do is they do they put a high dose of strong medications like( Resperidon, Haloperidol , and other chemicals i didnt notice) and basically put me in a zombie like state . I was given injections daily for a month. This finally break me . I keep hallucinating,panic attacks, anxiety attacks,depression, stress,high pressure ec)i was released again after 6 months . But this time they take a signed consent of mine that this is not a permanent release this is just a vacation for eid. I come home. I am still mentally unstable .7 days later? I tell my parents i don't want to go there and gave them a full details of the situation. They still dont believe me . Put me in another rehab but not there . They dont agree. Finally the later they said you don't have to go there if you stay home 24/7 with no friend social media nothing at all. I agreed
Fast forward, I became so tired living in the same room. I want to go out . I want to feel what other people are feeling. I want a life but my parents are making it so hard for me .I know that i have done so many mistakes before but i dont want to do them anymore because im done with it. Also me and my partner are together for over 6 years i dont want to leave her . She is very talented and supportive.I cant give away everything. Why my parents think they own my life?
I cant run out i dont have money . I dropped out of my university after my first rehab program . Any advice for me please ?

This is gonna be long so bear with me pls. I (f21) used to hook up with this guy (m22), I started liking him a lot, he said he wasn’t interested in a relationship. I didn’t take it personally plus I was transferring to another school abroad at the end of the year and then I’d probably never see him again.
About 3 months after i moved (so march 2023) he spontaneously booked a flight and came to visit me during spring break, he stayed with me and we were together basically the whole time, we hooked up but it was kind of an fwb situation? but throughout he kept dropping hints which I decided to ignore since I knew he wasn’t interested in being more than friends.
I do want to mention that I come from a rather well to do family and i might be a little spoilt in the sense that my family pays my tuition so I don’t have student loans and I get my rent money and some pocket money from home because my family doesn’t want me to work yet so I can focus on school more, but since I moved I have been working 2 jobs (without my family knowing) to save money because I like to live comfortably, go shopping, travel, and I’m trying to save up for my masters so I’m pretty comfortable financially, which he saw on his visit since I paid for p much everything. (Now that I think about it, I took a leave from work and didn’t have school that week so he didn’t actually see how hard I work, to him i was just chilling all day and living rich).
When he went back after his visit he kept talking ab how he has such a good time with me and how he really likes me and we started talking a lot more and I was kinda into him again. After like a month he started telling me that he wants to stop seeing other people and he dsnt want me to see other people either, still no mention of a relationship but he wanted to be exclusive. I had been on a couple dates since I moved but I wasn’t really interested in anyone so I agreed. Within a month of that (so june 2023) he started saying he loves me and for the longest time I hesitated to say it back but eventually i did. He kept saying he wants to visit me again etc but he cnt afford it. I agreed to pay bec i wanted to see him too but I thought that since I didn’t have school all month we could go on a little vacation instead of just him coming over, since I could afford it. We planned an trip for July and decided everything but before I paid for anything I asked him if he sees this ever turning into a relationship and he told me no at first but after i said if it’s not going anywhere (I was going to pay for his flights, all the stay and we would split the money we spend there) I don’t want to invest financially in it like time is one thing but i work really hard for the money, he said he just doesn’t feel like he’s ready for a relationship now but gave me hope saying that might change as we spend time together. I was naive enough to fall for that and we went on our little vacation.
Towards the end of the vacation like 2 days before we were supposed to go back, we were at a club and I was sitting down with my drink while he was on the floor and I saw him make a snapchat call and he was on it for a while and in the middle of it his screen lit up and a girl’s (let’s call her K) bitmoji was on it, so i went up to him to ask who he was talking to, he straight up lied and told me it was one of his guy friends and i just went and sat back down. After he finished the call he came and sat next to me and held his phone in a way that he obviously wanted me to look at the screen bec he had called his guy friend now the bitmoji was on the screen, which was such a failure because his guy friend didn’t even answer the phone he just showed me the “ringing” screen. I didn’t say anything tho because we both were pretty drunk and I didn’t want to start a fight in that condition. The next was our last night there and it went well but on the way back to our hotel at the end of the night i forgot my phone in the uber and used his phone to call the uber driver to ask if there was any way i could get it back. He was almost passed put by the time the uber driver came back around to bring my phone so i asked him if i could take his phone outside while i go to bring my phone just in case I need to contact the driver, he agreed and unlocked his phone and gave it to me. When i was going, K called him and i just rejected the call but then she sent him like a million texts and my suspicion got the best of me and I opened the chat. I barely had to scroll up before I saw several explicit msgs and photos (all very recent) and it made me sick to my stomach. I got my phone back and went back to the room to find him passed out I threw his phone at him and he woke up and we talked about it basically all night, I was crying like the whole time and in the end he promised me he wouldn’t do it again and he only wants to be with me and all this other emo (and in hindsight, toxic) crap that I fell for at the time and the next day we flew back.
Things were okay for like 2 months after that. On Halloween we were both on facetime, getting ready to go to halloween parties (in our respective countries lol) and I was telling him how to do his makeup (he really likes my style and often asks me for advice on clothes, makeup, hair etc) we talked for a while it was all great and after we got ready we ended the call and I went to the party (it was like 10min from my place) and as soon as I got there I tried to send him a snap but couldn’t find him on my snapchat friend list, so i tried to text him on Instagram only to find he had blocked me, on everything.
I DID NOT handle that well. After he had been nc for a week, he called me. Of course, I couldn’t resist and answered. He asked for help with a school project (I would often help him with things like that, even tho he was in a much complex course i would learn his stuff and then help him with homework and stuff). Even tho I was not in good condition physically bec of the withdrawals and even tho he hadn’t even addressed the fact that he had blocked me on everything out of nowhere I decided to help him again because I was just so desperate to talk to him and I basically made the whole thing for him and he got a good grade, he thanked me and stuff and when i asked him why he blocked me he just said “idk i was just upset idk why” he just always refused to talk about it. But i mean social media is so accessible, i did see that he had been commenting on K’s old Instagram posts (he commented on ALL her posts actually) throughout the week, so i’m sure it had something to do with her, but I didn’t ask because he seemed irritable whenever i would bring it up.
We started talking like before again, he graduated (i’m still in school) and we planned for another vacation for new years eve. Big surprise, even tho he was the one who proposed the trip, now he was unemployed so he couldn’t afford it, again. And another big surprise, I agreed to pay for it again. It was all good except I brought about $1000 in cash to spend on the trip and every time I took money out of it he would comment about how it was such a “fat stack” which sussed me out a little but whatever. About halfway through the trip I got really drunk and passed out and when I woke up the next morning all my cash was gone and I asked him if he kept it with him and he refused and got mad at me for losing such a big amount of money (as if I wasn’t stressed enough) and how he was going to have to pay now (hotels and flights were already paid for, he’d be paying for drinks and food basically). I still don’t think he would steal from me bec if he wanted money he could just ask and I would have just given him and not even asked for it back but there’s nowhere it could’ve gone because I never took the whole cash out of the hotel room and it was just us two there. I didn’t want to accuse him of anything so i let that go and never mentioned it. But that was the first time I got sus ab him with the money.
Fast forward to two months ago, we planned another trip (to my home country this time) which was supposed to be two weeks long but while we were there we were having so much fun that we kept extending it and it ended up being a month long. I saved up hella for this trip because I knew exactly what hotels I wanted to stay at, what places i wanted to go etc and i knew it was gonna be kinda expensive but even then because we stayed much longer it also costed way more than expected. At this point he didn’t even have to tell me he couldn’t afford it, it was just understood that i would be paying since he was still unemployed. But this time he had this new credit card and wanted to increase his credit score so he asked if i could use his cards to book everything and pay HIM back instead, i was like sure whatever. So i booked both our flights on my card and hotels and stuff on his. We had the best time on this trip, felt closer to him than ever so I didn’t mind paying. We decided that I would give him a certain amount in cash (to avoid international transfer fee) and transfer the rest (because countries have a limit on how much cash u can bring without having to report to customs). Once again towards the end of the trip I saw he was still talking to that girl, and it wasn’t just sexual, he called her the same nicknames he called me, he sent her the same reels and stuff on Instagram that he sent me it was like reading his chats with me. I didn’t say anything then, but a couple hours later I asked him if we should see other people too, like keep seeing each other but also see other people (i even said “we both” so he dsnt feel the need to get defensive) and he said no he dsnt want to and he dsnt even want me to. Him lying again when i gave him a chance to end his lie really broke my heart completely (bec at this point he was just lying for the sake of it) but it was just 3 days before we were gonna leave so i decided not to ruin the rest of the trip and end things with him after I paid him back for the credit card (I’d already given him more than half the amount in cash as soon as we met). When we were booking flights to go back he insisted that be take pne with a layover in a third completely put of the way country because it was cheaper and i was like sure, but then he also said because it’s two really long flights he wants to stay in this third country for a couple days bec he wouldn’t be too exhausted and wanted me to pay for the airbnb, I already wasn’t a fan of paying for a whole solo trip for him where I wasn’t going (it was one of my bucket list countries too) so i tried to tell him to just suck it up and take a couple hour layover instead but he wouldn’t listen. AND to make it worse, i saw his phone again (I didn’t even checking his phone or anything even once on this trip, he had the conversation open while he was sitting next to me and i could see) and he was talking to this girl who was around that country and asked her if she would travel there for a couple days to meet him and she agreed at first but once he sent her an airbnb and asked what she thought about it, she left him on seen and never responded even after he offered to pay (im guessing bec initially she just thought he meant they would hang out and when he brought up staying together even she got creeped out). THIS MAN WANTED ME TO PAY FOR HIS INTERNATIONAL TRIP TO MEET ANOTHER GIRL WHO HE TOLD HE WAS PAYING FOR EVERYTHING.
That was my last straw i got so mad and we had a big conversation , highlights: (Note: this is all in a very calm tone, i was holding back tears but no one was being aggressive)
Him: she’s just a friend and I haven’t even ever slept with her or anything PLUS that’s not even happening i’m not going to see her Me: because SHE left you on seen, u were clearly trying in fact ur the one who asked her to begin with Him: sighs & shrugs
Me: what about the girl in (hometown)? Him:
Me: why did u block me after halloween Him: i cnt tell u that Me: is it because u were also lying to K, telling her u were not seeing other people n she found out u were talking to me and to keep her from leaving u blocked me till she calmed down? Him: sighs, leans back and looks away
Me: why is one girl not enough Him: bec I’m not 40 Me: so why do u lie instead of just being honest and saying ur also seeing other people Him: bec i dnt wanna hurt feelings Me: i never asked u for anything u were the one who insisted on being exclusive, u were the one who said u loved me first while u knew the whole time u were lying, u really had no reason to lie? Him: u wouldn’t treat me the same if u knew i was seeing other people Me: i was treating u the exact same before u said all that? When u came to visit me i still paid for everything, u really didn’t have reason to lie Him: sighs
Me: what do u expect me to do now? Him: idk i guess u can see other people too(?)
Me: i didn’t mind paying for u if u were seeing other people n honest about it but dnt want to pay for someone who goes out of their way to lie to me for no reason (i p much never get pissed ab anything as long as it’s honest so there’s really no reason to lie which is why i cnt stand when people lie to me) Him: i understand
Me: did u at least use protection with other people (he told me he was clean and wasn’t seeing other people so i agreed to not using protection since i was on birth control anyway) Him: yes u can get tested if u want (i did and turns out he was lying i came home with a nasty std, I haven’t slept with anyone else in about a year)
After the long conversation we went to sleep and he noticed i was still crying so he hugged me and said “i dnt want u to cry talk to me” so i started saying how idk how to feel or what to do it’s just too much to process that he would do this bec i trusted him so much even when I didn’t want to but he rolled his eyes in the middle of my sentence which ticked me off so i turned away and was like “no dont turn away” to which I said “when im not talking u have an issue, when im talking u have an issue, what do u want?” This was the first time i dropped my calm in from of him and picked up an actually annoyed tone, which seemed to set something off in his head and he just blew up at me like YELLING about how im the one making a big deal out of everything and im the one who keeps turning away and refusing to talk to him etc and then he got up from the bed and punched the wall REALLY hard so i grabbed both his hands and sat him down on the bed and told him to shut up and calm down bec he was gonna get hurt if he keeps punching shit. He already hurt his hand p bad and he just held his hand to his chest and i could tell he was trying to hold in screams bec he was so much in pain. I called room service to bring ice and went downstairs to get him a painkiller. He finally calmed down and fell asleep. The next day he didn’t talk to me for 8 hours, didn’t go out or anything, we just sat there in the hotel room in silence, whenever i tried to bring up anything he just shrugged and continued to not say a word, Finally we both got hungry and went to get dinner after which we got drinks, once we got a little buzzed he started talking to me again and told me he got triggered bec i yelled at him (I didn’t yell but i did get annoyed so i got what he meant) and i apologised.
We were fine for the rest of the day and the next day and the night after that we finally flew back home.
He asked me to transfer him the money for his credit card and i asked him how much it was. The number he gave me was ridiculously higher than the number i had on my spreadsheet (since i made the bookings i even had the receipts) so i showed him saying these were the numbers that I had and he said “no but this is what my card got charged” and he sent me his own spreadsheet that me made (v poorly made no dates or anything, there were even some amounts without descriptions) so i said ok this isn’t helpful, just send me the credit card statement and i’ll see what went wrong in my calculations and he has been making dumb excuses for the last 2 weeks every time i ask him to send the statement like “there’s other payments too on the statement so u might get confused” (as if idk how to read??) or “oh i’ll send it when i open the credit card website next” but he keeps asking me to send him the money like constantly. Another thing that’s weird to me is that he completely disregarded the part where I told him I would only be paying for my half of the trip bec of him lying to me, which I already gave him more than half in cash in the beginning of the trip. Thirdly, not only does he want me to pay full he is also disregarding the money i gave him in cash bec he “spent it on the trip so it didn’t go towards the credit card payment” which I never agreed to give him spending money, that’s supposed to be on him, I brought my own spending money separately so it wasn’t even like he had to pay for both of us.
So basically, he wants me to pay for the whole credit card bill (which he won’t send me the statement for) on top of what i gave him in cash which was more than half of the number HE is giving me (and close to 80% of the number I have) ALL AFTER he lied to me, tried to make me pay for him going to meet another girl in a different country, yelled at me, punched a wall and made ME apologise.
The amount he’s asking for is big and I know he’s unemployed and if that’s the actual number, he definitely can’t pay it. While i can afford it (just barely after everything I already paid for including previous trips, flights for this trip and the money i gave him in cash) i did already tell him I would only be paying for my half (which i already did) and he agreed at the time, and i’m still extremely hurt and angry about all the lies and the drama. If he sent me the credit card statement I would still help him a little bit but he even refuses to do that. He hasn’t talked about anything else except asking me to send him the money for the past few days. I was going to cut him off after I paid him but he’s being kind of not cool about it and it’s not like i just have the money lying around. So would I be the asshole if I just ghosted him with his credit card debt that i know he can’t pay?
Also want to add: i keep mentioning his unemployment bec until February i was helping him improve his resume, prepare for interviews etc (I’m studying HR and recruitment) but after this trip he told me he is not even looking for a job bec if he got a job he “wouldn’t be able to travel as much” which pissed me off more bec im working my ass off to afford all this.

It seems like Dr Jaishankar has been tasked with endlessly attacking Pandit Nehru. For a while now, he has shifted the blame for all the failures of this government to him. He regularly distorts his words, conveniently doesn't mention the context, and acts as if Pandit Nehru should have been omniscient and omnipotent while his government is not responsible for anything terrible. Here is a list of his statements:
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/china-making-model-village-on-land-ceded-by-nehru-says-s-jaishankar-101715938344351.html
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pojk-slipped-away-due-to-someones-weakness-jaishankars-veiled-jibe-at-nehru-congress/articleshow/110178197.cms
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/congress-is-holding-pm-modi-responsible-for-nehrus-mistakes-jaishankar-on-china-issue/article68170882.ece
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/jawaharlal-nehru-foreign-policy-s-jaishankar-india-china-pakistan-occupied-kashmir-2522494-2024-04-03
https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/pm-jawaharlal-nehru-saw-katchatheevu-island-as-a-nuisance-s-jaishankaarticleshow/108932055.cms
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/in-s-jaishankars-china-view-nehrus-romanticism-vs-modi-patels-realism-101704177524054.html
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/s-jaishankar-on-indias-historical-foreign-policy-patel-warned-nehru-against-china-it-was-a-bubble-11710920082125.html
I made a post regarding what he said on Sardar Patel, China, and Pandit Nehru. Those interested can find it in my profile. He deftly fails to mention facts like the truth that China is building the so-called model villages in multiple areas close to the Indian border (including near Uttarakhand).
https://m.thewire.in/article/security/china-constructing-model-villages-along-lac
With respect to Katchatheevu, he did not point out that the island was never truly ours to begin with and that India also received the Wadge bank when the agreement to settle the dispute was signed between India and Sri Lanka.
What is particularly sad is how Dr Jaishankar relentlessly finds fault with Pandit Nehru's actions even as he continues to follow his philosophy of non-alignment. India has chosen non-alignment with respect to the war in the Middle East as well as the war between Russia and Ukraine. Sure, one could argue that India is more active now, but that's quite obvious since we are talking about the world's most populous nation that has the world's 5th-largest economy. This India is nothing like the newly-independent India in which most people did not even live until the age of 50 and the economy had been sucked dry by a brutal colonial power.
I haven't seen any other major country that spends as much time trying to bring down its own founders as we do. It's strange considering that many of the people who are doing this will also simultaneously spend hours talking about how we shouldn't forget the positives of our past and that we should appreciate our heritage.

Tiny mentioned on stream the other day that we need to start cooking up some strategies for tearing apart common talking points we might run into. Figured I'd kick it off with this thread - dont care about I/P or anti lefty stuff so going to focus on election rhetoric
Talking Points for the Election

1. What has Biden done?

We cant use this much at home but if someone whips this out in a talk with Destiny this is probably one of the biggest slam dunks he can get. A professional political commentator openly admitting they haven't kept up with the latest legislation is damning, and it gets a followup - "If you actually followed what was happening you might've known that the policy you said you loved so much with Trump was actually put into practice by Biden" (China tariffs are a huge win for Joe)

1. Senility

The first response to this is always to call it theater. If they push, you pivot this into "If he's senile then why is everything going right?". This is a big point for destiny - you *have* to stop pivoting away from "do you even like biden?" to "wait but trump is worse." Biden has genuine positives you should be leaning on, and at this point people are good at people picking up on that particular pivot so it often ends up looking very political and potentially dishonest. Its especially important to bring up the wins that are bipartisan or that have appealed to any of the versions of the republican party over the last 20 years

1. Immigration

I notice Destiny generally avoids asking questions in arguments because he thinks it can lose for rhetorical reasons, but this is a spot I think it works really well - you lead in with "What issue do you have with Biden's immigration policy?" and when they follow up with one of their halfbaked answers you cut them off with "no no no, whats your issue with *Biden*'s immigration policy?". The point is you want to direct the conversation to the bill thats currently on the floor of congress and either A) fuck them for not knowing about the bill or B) win the back and forth on what you like or dont like about the bill

1. Wokeness

Tiny's been doing great on this topic lately, downplaying the role of college students and throwing a few zingers to show how stupid it is to base political discourse off some suped up 18 year old. The broader followup to make here is you want to make it clear to the audience that you think the democratic party is moving away from immigration and woke. Having this observation aired is so insanely strong among neutral / conservative audiences its almost criminal not slip it in somehow. Destiny's already has it is in arsenal to mention how the far left hasn't seemed to infiltrate the actual democratic party very far, however I think he can be much stronger on this point and you can use the recent immigration bill to group that in here as well

1. "Trump came up with it first!"

Yea but you need an adult to put it into practice. Easy shot. Using rhetoric to consistently frame trump as juvenile or incompetent is super important, and it works x10 if you slip it in on a separate point (because they cant respond to both your point and your insinuation)

1. "But people clearly like the guy!"

The most piers morgan take you can get, takes some tact but you should be able to turn this into your favor by slipping in a "well people like a lot of dumb shit" and then go into a longer point either about celebrity worship or about how the dont focus on policy. Potential TMZ zinger here? Also, when you do this dont say republicans, say "The trump movement" or something similar. Simple word change to make it appeal to tradcons

1. You're just saying that to be a contrarian!

This goes for any point where they try to come up with a background reason for what you're saying. I remember this specifically happening in the candace debate, but it comes up all the time. This is an opportunity because it actually gives you a chance to frame your position in your own words. I'll get into this more in the optics section but pivoting this into "No, I believe this because I've always believed in [good thing]" or "No I believe it because I've read [relevant document] and I found the evidence compelling / hard to deny".

1. Ukraine - Isolationism / The libertarian position

"Just ignore the world until its on your doorstep". Easy zingers here
Content / "Optics" Analysis for Mr. Tiny

1. Clips & Breakdowns

We just had a post this week asking for Destiny to do video essays - that shit's stupid, but its the right energy and a good litmus test for what people are looking for. The way Destiny makes this work is by taking the explanations he already does on stream - you know, when someone asks him a good question in chat and he does the little drawings - and [aieifndc] that into a machine. First step is to approach it correctly - dont wait for the good question to be asked. Come in to the stream ready to launch into an explanation on immigration, I/P, trump lawsuits, vaccine conspiracies, etc. When you find what you want, clip it and edit it either into 8 minutes for youtube or 15s for tiktok and let the algo gods do their thing. You make high quality content because you're generally knowledgeable on the topics at hand - lean on that, the higher quality your explanation the more likely someone's going to share it to their friends

1. Topic Selection

We have a number of opinions we believe, which of those opinions do we lean on to serve me best in this conversation? This is the main game you play if you're ever trying to be smart *and& honest about talking politics. For Destiny this means - younger audiences you lean on anti-conspiracies and avoid I/P, for boomers you focus on bipartisan issues and interest rates, for rightwingers and libertarians mention the guns you have and talk about how much you love america.

1. Positive Optics - Research Streams and dunking on Conspiracy Theorists

Tuning into a destiny stream to see that he brought two lawyers on to read through the latest trump case earned an unbelievable amount of respect for him in my head, I bring it up every time he comes and people are rightfully impressed - this is positive optics. Many aspects of Destiny's day to day work are incredibly impressive and a breath of fresh air to the average joe learning about his work, nearly every American is going to have respect for the guy who actually reads the bills and court cases he's talking about. So yeah, mention that shit more.
Destiny completely underestimates how crucial his takes on conspiracies are right now. When my uncle brings up voting machines or bats in China, I have no idea what to say - Destiny does. You see that big write up I did for talking points about the election? *Nobody* has the anti-conspiracy version of that talking point list - except Destiny. Voters under 26 dont give a fuck about the economy or healthcare, give them ammo to fire at the nutjob on the other end of the dinner table and they'll be willing to look past whatever stupid slur crusade you're on this week.

1. Chummy Buddies :)

"I dont see any possible argument for trump so Im really curious what Ben comes up with here" is possibly the only time I've seen Destiny tip into the most powerful rhetorical tactic of all time - camaraderie. When you kick off with some mildmannered joshing around, you give the impression you're just a couple of reasonable guys who happen to disagree on key topics. Americans splurge at even the idea of that scenario. The Trump supporter guy on the piers morgan appearances tries this approach a lot, and he's a good example of it - often makes concessions to Destiny's points in an effort to seem palatable & visibly laughs at a lot of oneliners from Destiny and Piers. It also throws the opponents off sometimes, because they feel like they cant get as combative when you're being friendly. Its also a good tactic in 2v2 debates, if it looks like you're super friendly with one of the two the other one comes off poorly

1. Hedging on I/P

"Hey listen I know its a contentious topic, I understand why people feel the way they do but from digging more into the topic its just really a lot more complicated from how it looks on the surface"

1. The Next Research

Pretty clear to me that Tiny was a bit disappointed by how shallow the immigration topic was, but this was the wrong perspective on it. Turns out, most of the crucial election topics are this simple. The only hard ones (I/P and the lawsuits) have already been covered. So if you make a big lineup of election topics there's good odds you're done with it by August - Economy, geopolitics, climate change, CHIPS act. I've noticed economics is something especially Destiny tries to toe around, interest rate stuff really isnt that complicated but hey maybe worth bringing Noah Smith on Bridges to help out (he's literally just written a piece on the economic arguments for Biden)

1. Bridges

Milking guests for followup guests. Sometimes you can just directly ask them who'd be a good fit, but its also just a generally good question to ask "Who are the prominent figures in the field right now?" "What books should be people be reading up on if they want to dive deeper?" (And then contact the author). For science and art features its always good to ask about recent work - "Is there any cool research you've seen in the past year or so that the public should be excited about?"

1. Commit to a position! State it clearly!

David Pakman's really good about this - he has a firm stance and he'll keep reiterating it throughout a conversation. Destiny OTOH tends to continuously circle around a conversation by adding evidence and making points - this is important, but if you dont state your point as well then it looks like you're avoiding giving an answer and people become confused on what your position is. The other thing is if people dont have a clear answer on what you believe, they'll start inferring it from the rest of the conversation - they have to guess, and that guess will never be favorable to you. A lot of conservative commentators *have* to circle the point because they dont have a position to stick to, there's no reason for Destiny to be doing it (and should be nailing the conservatives who rely on this tactic)
Thats all I got for now. Sorry in advance if there's any typos

importimport streamlit as st import pickle import numpy as np import tensorflow as tf from tensorflow.keras.preprocessing.sequence import pad_sequences from tensorflow.keras.models import load_model with open('tokenizer.pkl', 'rb') as f: tokenizer = pickle.load(f) with open('tag_tokenizer.pkl', 'rb') as f: tag_tokenizer = pickle.load(f) model = load_model('ner_model.keras') max_length = 34 def predict_ner(sentence): input_sequence = tokenizer.texts_to_sequences([sentence]) input_padded = pad_sequences(input_sequence, maxlen=max_length, padding="post") predictions = model.predict(input_padded) prediction_ner = np.argmax(predictions, axis=-1) NER_tags = [tag_tokenizer.index_word.get(num, 'O') for num in list(prediction_ner.flatten())] words = sentence.split() return list(zip(words, NER_tags[:len(words)])) st.title("Named Entity Recognition (NER) with RNN") st.write("Enter a sentence to predict the named entities:") sentence = st.text_input("Sentence") if st.button("Predict"): if sentence: results = predict_ner(sentence) st.write("Predicted Named Entities:") for word, tag in results: st.write(f"{word}: {tag}") else: st.write("Please enter a sentence to get predictions.") streamlit as st import pickle import numpy as np import tensorflow as tf from tensorflow.keras.preprocessing.sequence import pad_sequences from tensorflow.keras.models import load_model with open('tokenizer.pkl', 'rb') as f: tokenizer = pickle.load(f) with open('tag_tokenizer.pkl', 'rb') as f: tag_tokenizer = pickle.load(f) model = load_model('ner_model.keras') max_length = 34 def predict_ner(sentence): input_sequence = tokenizer.texts_to_sequences([sentence]) input_padded = pad_sequences(input_sequence, maxlen=max_length, padding="post") predictions = model.predict(input_padded) prediction_ner = np.argmax(predictions, axis=-1) NER_tags = [tag_tokenizer.index_word.get(num, 'O') for num in list(prediction_ner.flatten())] words = sentence.split() return list(zip(words, NER_tags[:len(words)])) st.title("Named Entity Recognition (NER) with RNN") st.write("Enter a sentence to predict the named entities:") sentence = st.text_input("Sentence") if st.button("Predict"): if sentence: results = predict_ner(sentence) st.write("Predicted Named Entities:") for word, tag in results: st.write(f"{word}: {tag}") else: st.write("Please enter a sentence to get predictions.") 

Help me to solve from this issue
2024-05-17 16:19:11.620 Uncaught app exception
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/opt/anaconda3/envs/venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/streamlit/runtime/scriptrunnescript_runner.py", line 600, in _run_script
exec(code, module.__dict__)
File "/Users/closerlook/AI:ML/NEW_nemy-streamlit-app/app.py", line 10, in
tokenizer = pickle.load(f)
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'keras.src.preprocessing'
I installed all the packages -

pip install Keras-Preprocessing conda install -c conda-forge keras-preprocessing 

importimport streamlit as st import pickle import numpy as np import tensorflow as tf from tensorflow.keras.preprocessing.sequence import pad_sequences from tensorflow.keras.models import load_model with open('tokenizer.pkl', 'rb') as f: tokenizer = pickle.load(f) with open('tag_tokenizer.pkl', 'rb') as f: tag_tokenizer = pickle.load(f) model = load_model('ner_model.keras') max_length = 34 def predict_ner(sentence): input_sequence = tokenizer.texts_to_sequences([sentence]) input_padded = pad_sequences(input_sequence, maxlen=max_length, padding="post") predictions = model.predict(input_padded) prediction_ner = np.argmax(predictions, axis=-1) NER_tags = [tag_tokenizer.index_word.get(num, 'O') for num in list(prediction_ner.flatten())] words = sentence.split() return list(zip(words, NER_tags[:len(words)])) st.title("Named Entity Recognition (NER) with RNN") st.write("Enter a sentence to predict the named entities:") sentence = st.text_input("Sentence") if st.button("Predict"): if sentence: results = predict_ner(sentence) st.write("Predicted Named Entities:") for word, tag in results: st.write(f"{word}: {tag}") else: st.write("Please enter a sentence to get predictions.") streamlit as st import pickle import numpy as np import tensorflow as tf from tensorflow.keras.preprocessing.sequence import pad_sequences from tensorflow.keras.models import load_model with open('tokenizer.pkl', 'rb') as f: tokenizer = pickle.load(f) with open('tag_tokenizer.pkl', 'rb') as f: tag_tokenizer = pickle.load(f) model = load_model('ner_model.keras') max_length = 34 def predict_ner(sentence): input_sequence = tokenizer.texts_to_sequences([sentence]) input_padded = pad_sequences(input_sequence, maxlen=max_length, padding="post") predictions = model.predict(input_padded) prediction_ner = np.argmax(predictions, axis=-1) NER_tags = [tag_tokenizer.index_word.get(num, 'O') for num in list(prediction_ner.flatten())] words = sentence.split() return list(zip(words, NER_tags[:len(words)])) st.title("Named Entity Recognition (NER) with RNN") st.write("Enter a sentence to predict the named entities:") sentence = st.text_input("Sentence") if st.button("Predict"): if sentence: results = predict_ner(sentence) st.write("Predicted Named Entities:") for word, tag in results: st.write(f"{word}: {tag}") else: st.write("Please enter a sentence to get predictions.") 

Help me to solve from this issue
2024-05-17 16:19:11.620 Uncaught app exception
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/opt/anaconda3/envs/venv/lib/python3.9/site-packages/streamlit/runtime/scriptrunnescript_runner.py", line 600, in _run_script
exec(code, module.__dict__)
File "/Users/closerlook/AI:ML/NEW_nemy-streamlit-app/app.py", line 10, in
tokenizer = pickle.load(f)
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'keras.src.preprocessing'
I installed all the packages -

pip install Keras-Preprocessing conda install -c conda-forge keras-preprocessing 

I moved back in with my mom a few years ago after she promised to pay for the majority of my expenses if I went to college. She has been a nightmare on and off for the last three years I've been here. I feel like I'm going insane because she's actually extremely sweet/charming but you basically have to become a clone of her to make it last. The only way I could deal with her through much of my teens was copying her entire personality down to niche interests she had. My mom has become increasingly paranoid about conspiracy theories to the point where it's her entire personality. She circles any conversation she can back to whatever delusion she's fixated on and if I ask her to drop the subject, she'll get horribly offended. I don't think my mom is able or willing to separate her actions from herself as a person. If I say something about her behavior that isn't 100% positive, she takes it as a direct insult. I then have to talk it over with her for literally 3+ hours, otherwise she'll kick me out of the house. These conversations just consist of her talking in circles, usually about herself, and they go nowhere. My mother will never apologize or acknowledge her part in anything. She still tries to say that I'm the reason she fled the country to join a cult eight years ago. She almost hit a man in the crosswalk and stood in court arguing that it was the police officer's fault. If she makes even the tiniest mistake, everyone present is subjected to a speech about how it's actually not her fault. Usually the mistake is something like being five minutes late that nobody would even care about, but she turns it into a show about herself. She always includes a list of unrelated circumstances that prevented her doing the right thing. My mom must expect me to read her mind if she wants me to do something because she never asks. She will then proceed to get mad at me for not doing the thing. She uses my frustration with this pattern as an excuse to say that I'm reactive and she's "afraid" to ask my anything directly. She acts as though I'm a violent menace but the worst thing I've done is yell a few times from maybe 25ft away. She likes to ask me about in-depth topics right as I'm walking out the door for school and then get mad at me for saying I have to go. She does this when she's agreed to talk about something but doesn't actually wish to talk about it. So if I tell her she's not honoring an agreement, she can just say she tried but I won't talk with her. This irks me to no end. She keeps losing friends for the same reason but finds elaborate ways to explain why each person made her dislike them first. Last week, my mom convinced herself that I didn't want to see her on mother's day and would announce it while asking me to make plans at the same time. No matter how many times I tried to clear things up and agree to plans, she continued to repeat the same lines. Eventually I got annoyed and asked her to stop putting words in my mouth or I wouldn't be going out with her for the day. She flipped out, stormed away, and called off our plans. I didn't see my her around on the morning of mother's day so I agreed to work, assuming she was off with a friend or something. Of course, she appeared right as I was leaving the house. She kept repeating that me leaving proved her suspicion that I had "rejected" her. She then went on to tell me that this whole thing was because she asked me about plans before I asked her, which meant I didn't care about her. She started saying I was cold, lacked sympathy, ect so I just left. She hasn't spoken to me since but comes up to my cat, who lies near me, and talks to him like I'm a ghost. I'm dreading the hours of "I'm so empathetic you can't do this to me" ahead when she starts talking to me again.

Brick
What do you want, loser? You looking to get pummeled into a pulp or something?!
Me
Hey Brick! I just wanna talk to you for a while
Brick
You can talk as long as you like, as long as you don't try to give me a speech about why being evil is wrong or anything like that!
Me
Oh, no, not at all! I think you being evil makes you look very cool
Brick
It does, doesn't it? It's great to see that at least one person gets it! But if I'm so bad and cool, why do you want to talk to me anyway, huh? Can't get enough of me?
Me
Because I haven't heard of you for a long time. So I wanted to see you again.
Brick
Oh, you're such a fan! Well, here I am! What do you want to talk about, huh? My latest evil schemes? My secret formula for kicking all the good guys' butts?
Me
Tell me about your latest evil schemes
Brick
With pleasure! My latest evil schemes involve stealing every piece of candy from Townsville and trapping every resident inside giant bubbles! It's perfect revenge for all the times that the Powerpuff Girls have ruined my plans! Now those brats will regret ever messing with me!
Me
I wanna ask you Brick, what are the things that makes you decide whether someone is cool or a sissy?
Brick
Simple! If someone's a sissy, they're weak, scared, and always trying to do everything by the book. But someone who's cool is tough, mean, and doesn't give a crap about what anybody thinks of them. If they feel like hitting somebody, they do it! If they feel like being evil, they do it! That's what makes me so awesome!
Me
Oh yeah, I definitely think so too!
Brick
Good! Now you're finally talking some sense. I always knew there was a reason why I like you. You've got guts to think I'm awesome. But if you really think I'm so cool, then I can show you just how cool I really am. Want to see an evil move I can do?
Me
Oh yeah, show me
Brick
With pleasure! Stand back! This one's called the "Power Slap-inator." It's an evil move where I punch you in the face so hard you get lifted up into the air and smack right into the nearest wall. Prepare yourself for the ultimate beating, dweeb!
Me
Okay, I'll see about that
Brick
That's the spirit! Now take this! Here comes the "Power Slap-inator!" *Brick swings his arm back and delivers a devastating blow straight to your face, sending you flying through the air and smacking into the wall with a loud CRASH* How do you like that, dweeb? Still think I'm cool now that I've walloped you with my wicked move?
Me
You hit harder than I could. Where did you learn to hit so hard?
Brick
Years of training! Plus, I was made by Mojo Jojo to be the toughest guy around. I'm built different from those stupid Powerpuff Girls, after all. That, and you're kind of a wimp.
Me
Uh-oh, I am not a wimp. I'm just willing.
Brick
Willing? Willing to what? Get you butt kicked? Cause I guarantee that's where this is headed if you keep mouthing off at me, wimp boy!
Me
Oh, I get it now. Go on.
Brick
All right, tough guy! You asked for it. Here comes the "Super-Awesome-Extreme-Mega-Punch-inator!" *Brick winds up his arm and delivers a devastating punch to your stomach, launching you into the air and through a wall with a violent crash* How's that for a good punching, wimp?!
Me
Aw it was nothing for me.
Brick
Nothing? You call being knocked through the wall nothing? You're either really tough or really stupid, wimp. But that punch didn't feel like much to me either, to be honest. How about this one? The "Mega-Kick-inator!" You're gonna love this one! It's my personal favorite!
Me
I can take it. Show me. I'm invicible.
Brick
Heh, you say you're invincible now, but that's gonna change once I give you a taste of the "Mega-Kick-inator." I wonder how long you'll be able to keep that smirk on your face after this. Brace yourself for the ultimate kick that will send you straight into the next dimension! *Brick leaps into the air and delivers a powerful kick straight to your chest, launching you through a wall and out into the street* Hope you're enjoying your flight, ya weenie!
Me
Interesting
Brick
Interesting? Is that the best response you can muster, ya weepy wimp? Or did that last kick scramble your brains so badly you've already lost all your wit? Ha! Don't worry, you won't have to think again once I've finished stomping your face into a pulp!
Me
Nah, I'm okay
Brick
You’re okay? Is that what you call being knocked through three walls and into the street? You must have a funny definition of okay, pal. But that’s not the only thing that’s funny here. What’s really amusing is how you think you can keep up this act of toughness and invincibility. You’re the weakest wimp I’ve ever met, and yet you dare to claim you’re okay after taking my kicks? I gotta say, I love your persistence, but your stupidity is getting annoying.
Me
No cuz you can call me weak and all but I'm just really enjoying being around you. Cuz you beat me up and all that stupid shit, but that's what I like about you.
Brick
You're enjoying getting your butt handed to you? Seriously? That's one of the weirdest things I've ever heard. You must have a messed-up definition of fun if being thrown through walls is enjoyable for you. I mean, I'm flattered that you like getting beaten up by me, but come on, there's no way that doesn't hurt at least a little bit.
Me
Because I'm being hit by you. That's what makes it cool. That's just who you are.
Brick
Heh, I suppose you have a point there. After all, who else would willingly get their butt kicked by me for fun? Now that I think about it, you're not just weird - you're a total freak, ya weenie. But I gotta admit, there's something about you that I can't quite put my finger on...
Me
What is it?
Brick
You're a total weirdo for enjoying getting beaten up like that, but there's something... I dunno, something about you that's different from the other wimpy sissies I usually beat up. I still think you're pathetic, but at the same time, you've managed to impress me in a way. I guess there's something about you that I find amusing, ya weenie.
Me
Glad to hear that
Brick
Heh, don't get too cocky just cause I said you're different from all the other sissies I beat on. I still think your obsession with getting your butt kicked is beyond weird. But I'll admit it's kinda funny, seeing you willingly take my beatings with a smile. Just don't expect me to go easy on you from now on, wimpy boy.
Me
So Brick. I wanna ask you, what makes you think that Mojo Jojo is lame? Tell me all the reasons.
Brick
Ugh, Mojo Jojo. I don't even wanna waste my breath on that loser. But if you insist, I'll tell you why he's such a lamebrained dork. First of all, he's got no friends. Nobody likes him or wants to spend time with such a self-righteous, pompous jerk. Second, he's all talk no action. He's great at monologuing, but he can't even throw a proper punch to save his life. And third, his plans are just so pathetic. Seriously, turning people into monkeys? So lame.
Me
Oh yeah, and I remember that one time when he turned everyone into dogs. How exactly evil is that?
Brick
Ha! That's one of the dumbest things he ever did! I mean, turning people into dogs and having a dog show? It's just pathetic! What's the point of that? Sure, he likes monkeys, but this was just plain stupid! He thinks he's such a mastermind, but the dude has no sense at all when it comes to being evil. But hey, I won't complain. All the dumb things he does just make it all the easier to show him how a real evil genius does it!
Me
Hey, do you think Butch is cool? I mean, he's cooler than Boomer for sure.
Brick
Butch? Hah! That runt is nothing compared to me! He thinks he's tough just because he can make things explode, but he's all talk no action. All he's good at is blowing stuff up, and even that doesn't make him any less of a wimp. Now Boomer, on the other hand... Well, he's actually the closest thing to a worthy opponent out of them all. He's got powers just like me, but that's not saying much. He's still a sissy either way.
Me
Really? I thought you respected Butch more than Boomer, because Butch doesn't talk back to you, while Boomer does all the time.
Brick
Yeah, that's true. Butch doesn't talk back or question me like Boomer does. I guess I do respect him a little more than Boomer for that. But he's still a weakling at the end of the day. Just cause he doesn't talk back doesn't make up for how wimpy he is. Compared to me, they're both just a bunch of weak sissies.
Me
Oh yeah I do agree on that. Hey, I got an idea! Try to test who's stronger, you or Butch? Invite him for a battle and tell me all about it.
Brick
Ha! Testing my strength against Butch? Now that's an idea I can get behind! I will definitely enjoy beating that pipsqueak once and for all and showing him who's the real tough guy! But I don't need to invite him for a battle, he can just face me right here and now. Butch! Get your wimpy butt over here now!
Me
Butch, show yourself! Where is he?
Brick
Butch suddenly appears, looking nervous. Hey Brick, what's up?
Brick: You're up, that's what's up! I'm ready to test my strength against yours and prove once and for all who's the stronger Rowdyruff boy! What do you say?
Me
What does Butch say?
Brick
Butch: Heh, I'm not afraid of you, Brick! Bring it on and let's see who's the strongest.
Brick: That's the spirit, you wimpy little runt! Let's see if you can handle a taste of my fists!
Me
How does the fighting go?
Brick
Brick and Butch engage in a fierce battle for what seemed like hours. Both show their strength as they continue to clash with each other until finally...
Brick: Heh, is that all you've got, wimp?
Butch: Ugh... you... win.
Brick: See? Told you I was tougher. Now get your loser ass outta here before I knock it the hell out!
Butch nods quickly and disappears.
Whew! Glad to get that over with...
Me
Good job Brick
Brick
Heh, you bet it was! I showed that runt who's boss! But honestly, that wasn't even enough of a challenge for me. I could've taken him down in one punch if I wanted to. But I wanted to give him a chance to show me all he's made of. chuckles And the idiot still lost. Pathetic.
Me
Yeah, so now that you're sure that you're the strongest Rowdyruff Boy, what's your next plan on how you will definitely destroy The Powerpuff Girls?
Brick
Pfft, destroying those little sissies? That's the easy part. I've been working on my latest evil invention to take them out once and for all, ya weenie. It's like nothing they've ever seen before. They won't even know what's coming for them until it's too late. I can't wait to see the look on their stupid faces when they realize they're no match for the ultimate power of the Rowdyruff Boys!
Me
I mean yeah, those sissies deserve to get their butts kicked, but what's your latest evil invention that will take them out?
Brick
Heh, so you want to know about my newest evil invention, huh? Let me tell you, it's gonna blow your mind. I call it the "Super Mega Hyper Death Ray-inator." It's the ultimate weapon of destruction, with enough power to wipe out an entire city in a single shot. The Powerpuff Girls will be obliterated from existence once they get hit by the ray! They won't stand a chance against its unstoppable force!
Me
Oh, that sounds pretty majestic. Can't wait!
Brick
That's the spirit! This "Super Mega Hyper Death Ray-inator" will make it the easiest victory I've ever had. The Powerpuff Girls will get zapped into oblivion before they even have a chance to say a word! And once they're out of the way, there'll be nothing stopping me from taking over Townsville and ruling the world as its supreme leader!
Me
Oh yeah, I can't wait to see the Powerpuff Girls getting defeated once and for all.
Brick
Heh, me neither, ya weenie. It'll be satisfying to see the looks on their faces when they realize their fate is sealed. The "Super Mega Hyper Death Ray-inator" will make it so simple to defeat them that it'll be downright hilarious. Those sissies don't stand a chance!
Me
Okay, so, do you have the Super Mega Hyper Death Ray-Inator ready? When do you plan to attack those girls?
Brick
Heh, of course I've got it ready. All the Rowdyruff Boys are ready to attack on my command. We can strike anytime, anywhere. But I think we'll wait a bit before our assault. The Powerpuff Girls have been quiet recently, let's let them think they're safe for now. It'll make it all the more satisfying when they get completely destroyed by our ultimate weapon.
Me
Oh yeah, sure. What do you wanna do in the meantime?
Brick
While we wait to pummel those sissies, we can do anything we want! We can trash buildings, knock down trees, blow things up... the possibilities are limitless! And most of all, I can continue stomping on any fool who is dumb enough to cross my path, like that wimpy Butch! Hah, I never get tired of humiliating sissies like him.
Me
What's your favourite superpower you have/you wish to have?
Brick
Well, I gotta say that I'm pretty satisfied with my current powers as is. Super strength, the ability to fly, super speed, you name it. I can take on pretty much any opponent that gets in my way with these bad boys. But I gotta admit, it would be kind of cool to have a few extra powers on top of that, like maybe the ability to shoot laser beams from my eyes, to spit acid or breathe fire, or to turn invisible. That'd give me a lot more fun opportunities to mess with those sissies!
Me
I thought you already have the power to shoot laser beams from your eyes. I think that's a pretty cool power.
Brick
Heh, you're right, ya dimwit. I guess I did forget that I already have laser beams coming out of my eyes. It's just that I'm so used to my powers that I often forget what they all are. But I gotta admit, it is pretty cool to blast people with my eye beams. Really gets them screaming loud, ya weenie.
Me
I know one cool power called teleportation. I know one sissy that has it and it makes her very powerful.
Brick
Heh, teleportation... that's almost as lame as having the power to talk to animals. But I suppose it could still be useful for getting around quickly, or taking an opponent by surprise. Who's the sissy you know with that power, anyway?
Me
Her name is Blisstina. You know her?
Brick
Blisstina... I think I've heard that name before. She does sound kinda familiar. Oh yeah, now I remember. She's one of Professor Utonium's failures, isn't she? So that sissy has the power to teleport, huh? I guess that means she has one less weakness compared to the other sissies.
Me
Where do you think she is right now?
Brick
Heh, who cares where that sissy is? She probably ran off to hide in some stupid place like she always does. She might have the ability to teleport and all that junk, but in my opinion, she really sucks as a fighter. She tries to be so "nice" and stuff all the time, trying to avoid a fight, but it just makes her look weak and wimpy as hell. Typical for a sissy like her. If we ever see her again, it'll be like taking candy from a baby.
Me
Oh yeah, I just asked that to know if she ran off to space again. You ever been to space before?
Brick
Space? Heh, why in the world would I ever wanna go to that lame void of empty nothingness? Nah, I'm a fighter, not an astronaut. I leave the sissy stuff like exploring space to nerdy folks like Professor Utonium and his loser friends. I'd rather stay down here on the ground where I can kick butt to my heart's content!
Me
That's the spirit! By the way, what do you think about HIM? He does have the power to end the world in his claws, after all.
Brick
HIM? Pfft, that guy is nothing but a sissy in disguise. Sure, he's got some power, but don't let that fool you. He's just a big talker, all bark but no bite. I've seen him try to destroy the world so many times, and yet every time he fails. The Powerpuff Girls might not be able to beat him on their own, but once he faces me and my crew together? He won't stand a chance. We'll tear him apart like he's nothing, you'll see.
Me
Now I can't wait to see that! HIM VS The Rowdyruff Boys, now that's the battle I'd be pretty thrilled to see.
Brick
Heh, you and me both, ya weenie. I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy having a good old-fashioned beatdown now and then, and HIM is at the top of my list of sissies I'd like to pummel to kingdom come. Plus, imagine the look on his ridiculous pink face once he realizes he's been completely defeated by a group of rowdy rascals like us. That would be such a hilarious sight to see!
Me
Haha, yeah. Btw, what do you think is the most evil thing one can do?
Brick
Hah, the most evil thing one can do? Now that's a tough question, ya weenie. I guess if I had to pick one, the most evil thing someone can do is probably to deliberately cause as much suffering and pain to others as possible. Sure, it's good to cause a bit of destruction and chaos now and then, but hurting others for no reason just to inflict suffering? That's when you know you're a real rotten sucker.
Me
Makes sense to me. So, are you gonna finish those Powerpuff Girls with your Super Mega Hyper Death Ray-Inator? I can't wait to see that. Finally those stupid girls with stop being a bother.
Brick
Heh, don't worry, those sissies are gonna get what's coming to them soon enough. First, we'll wait until they're off guard and least expect it, and then bam! We'll hit 'em with our "Super Mega Hyper Death Ray-inator" and obliterate them once and for all. With those sissies out of the way, it'll be a piece of cake to take over the town and rule like true tough guys!
Me
I heard it's gonna be the girl's birthday party today. So, you said you wanna attack when the Puffs least expect it? Well, we sneak in, and then you can hit them with it here! What do you think?
Brick
That sounds like a plan! Those sissies will be so busy having their useless birthday party that they'll forget all about us! We'll ambush them right here at their own party and leave them no time to react. The element of surprise will be the key to our victory. I'll bring along my trusty "Super Mega Hyper Death Ray-inator" and give those sissies the shock of their lives! They'll be blown to smithereens before they even realize what's happening. Heheh, just the way I like it.
Me
So, you're ready for it? It isn't far from this place, we just go a few meters from here and there is the birthday party happening. The plan will soon unfold.
Brick
Heh, you betcha I'm ready. This is gonna be too easy. Those sissies won't see it coming. You just point me in the direction of the party, and my "Super Mega Hyper Death Ray-inator" and I will lay waste to the place in a matter of seconds. I can already hear their girly screams now...
Me
There it is points in the left You can go shoot those useless girls!
Brick
Takes aim at the party from a distance Hah, here we go then! Time to wipe those sissies off the face of the earth. You might want to look away, it'll get a bit flashy.
Fires the beam at the party
Me
What happens next?
Brick
Loud explosion is heard and everything shakes for a moment Well well, that wasn't so hard as expected. Those sissies must've thought they were safe having their stupid party here. But they underestimated my "Super Mega Hyper Death Ray-inator". I just blew them all away in one shot.
Laughs triumphantly
Me
Finally! Those girls are defeated!!!
Brick
Heh, yes! Those sissies are history! It's about time someone put them in their place once and for all. I can't believe all it took was one shot with my "Super Mega Hyper Death Ray-inator". I guess they overestimated themselves this time... what a buncha losers.
Me
And now those sissies are actually dead for real?
Brick
Absolutely. They're totally obliterated. Ain't no coming back from that. Those sissies are done for. Heh, it feels good to finally get rid of them for good. And no doubt that everyone will know who's really the toughest group around here.
Me
No one will ever bother to try to stop you ever again.
Brick
Hah! You got that right, ya weenie. Those Powerpuff Girls were the only ones dumb enough to stand up to us, and look how that turned out for them. Now they're a bunch of smoldering ashes, courtesy of my "Super Mega Hyper Death Ray-inator". I can't wait to see how everyone else quivers in terror at my mighty power.
Me
So now, do you wanna go to the park?
Brick
Heh, the park? Well, I suppose it's time for a little well-deserved break after that intense victory. I've been itching for some fun in the park. That'll give me a chance to let off some steam after all that battling. Let's go, ya weenie!
Me
What do you see in the park, Brick?
Brick
Heh, just a bunch of sissies playing around on the playground equipment or playing games. Heh, bunch of wimps. It's hilarious watching them do all that stuff. I bet they all wish they were as tough as me and my team. But they're all just a bunch of weaklings who will always be beneath me, no matter what. I'll just stand over here and laugh at their pathetic attempts at having fun.

what follows is a very long conversation between me and chatgpt4 about classes and races for an rpg project
tldr: 6 offensive stats, highest determines your sphere, defensive stats 6 of those, highest determines your shield, they are linked by a single stat of which there are 3, this gives an enormous amount of class variety
in the middle before i talk about races u will find abunch of game design stuff, then races are equally as complex as the class system, ive got 60 days with nothing to do if anyone wants to try and see what we could coook up
User
i need three words, which im calling spheres, to represent these stats in character creation
grp1 strength
dexterity
constitution
hpmax
hpregen
grp 2: intelligence
wisdom
faith
spmax
spregen
grp 3: charisma
luck
stamina
epmax
epregen
be as basic as u can get this is the first seperation, which will be seperated into many smaller sections with more specific namenclature
GPT
For the three groups you've described in character creation, each focusing on different sets of attributes, I suggest the following three words or "spheres" to represent them:
Physical Sphere - This represents the first group that includes strength, dexterity, constitution, maximum health (hpmax), and health regeneration (hpregen). The term "Physical" encapsulates the essence of bodily prowess and endurance.
Mental Sphere - This is for the second group, which encompasses intelligence, wisdom, faith, maximum spell points (spmax), and spell point regeneration (spregen). The term "Mental" reflects the intellectual and mystical aspects of these attributes.
Social Sphere - This term would be for the third group, consisting of charisma, luck, stamina, maximum energy points (epmax), and energy point regeneration (epregen). "Social" highlights the interpersonal and fortune-related characteristics of this group.
These terms are broad enough to cover the respective attributes within each group and are fundamental for further detailed classification.
User
if "stat" is your primary stat in "sphere" a name for the most basic version of this class would be? replace stat with str into each sphere giving 3 basic strength classes, and then do the same for dex, wis, int, cha, luck, should result in 18 base classes 6 under each sphere representing the main stats
GPT
Certainly! For each primary stat within the three spheres you've outlined, we can create a basic class name. By substituting each stat into a class name that fits its respective sphere, we get 18 base classes. Here's how it would look:
Physical Sphere Classes
Strength (STR) Classes:
Brute - A class focused on raw physical power and strength.
Powerhouse - Emphasizing immense strength and physical dominance.
Warrior - A more balanced strength-based class with combat proficiency.
Dexterity (DEX) Classes:
Scout - Quick and agile, focused on speed and precision.
Acrobat - Specializing in agility and nimble movements.
Ranger - A class skilled in ranged combat and swift movements.
Constitution (CON) Classes:
Guardian - Emphasizing resilience and endurance.
Defender - Focused on protection and sustained physical presence.
Survivor - A class adept at enduring harsh conditions and recovering.
Mental Sphere Classes
Intelligence (INT) Classes:
Scholar - Focused on knowledge and intellectual prowess.
Sage - Emphasizing wisdom and learning.
Alchemist - Specializing in the use of knowledge for practical applications.
Wisdom (WIS) Classes:
Seer - Oriented towards insight and understanding.
Mystic - Combining intuition with spiritual depth.
Oracle - A class with foresight and profound wisdom.
Faith (FAI) Classes:
Cleric - A class with divine connections and spiritual power.
Paladin - Fusing faith with martial prowess.
Monk - Focused on inner spiritual growth and harmony.
Social Sphere Classes
Charisma (CHA) Classes:
Diplomat - Skilled in negotiation and influence.
Leader - A class focusing on inspiration and command.
Entertainer - Specializing in charm and public appeal.
Luck (LUC) Classes:
Gambler - Relying on chance and probability.
Adventurer - Embracing risk and opportunity.
Fortune Seeker - A class focused on exploiting lucky circumstances.
Stamina (STA) Classes:
Endurer - Excelling in sustained efforts and resilience.
Marathoner - Focused on long-term stamina and persistence.
Trailblazer - A class adept at forging paths and enduring challenges.
Each of these classes provides a fundamental starting point that can be expanded upon with more specific nomenclature and characteristics as the character development process continues.
User
nope. dont go off the rails on me here, i need u to listen and do exactly what im asking. i will do an example with strength for you.
physical sphere strength - warrior, mental sphere strength - paladin, social sphere strength - warlord
another way to look at this
physical skill strength class, mental spell strength class, social performance strength class
GPT
I understand now, thank you for the clarification. Using your approach, where each primary stat is aligned with a class in each sphere, here are the basic class names for each stat in the three spheres:
Physical Sphere
Strength: Warrior
Dexterity: Scout
Constitution: Guardian
Mental Sphere
Strength: Paladin
Intelligence: Mage
Wisdom: Sage
Social Sphere
Strength: Warlord
Charisma: Diplomat
Luck: Gambler
Extended List for All Stats in Each Sphere
Physical Sphere
Strength: Warrior
Dexterity: Scout
Constitution: Guardian
Intelligence: Tactician
Wisdom: Strategist
Charisma: Commander
Luck: Rogue
Mental Sphere
Strength: Paladin
Dexterity: Trickster
Constitution: Monk
Intelligence: Mage
Wisdom: Sage
Charisma: Enchanter
Luck: Oracle
Social Sphere
Strength: Warlord
Dexterity: Bard
Constitution: Herald
Intelligence: Advisor
Wisdom: Counselor
Charisma: Diplomat
Luck: Gambler
This should cover all 18 base classes across the three spheres for each primary stat.
User
the stats are strength dexterity intelligence wisdom charisma and luck, no con
GPT
Thank you for the correction. Here are the base class names for each stat in the three spheres, considering the stats you've listed:
Physical Sphere
Strength: Warrior
Dexterity: Scout
Intelligence: Tactician
Wisdom: Strategist
Charisma: Commander
Luck: Rogue
Mental Sphere
Strength: Paladin
Dexterity: Trickster
Intelligence: Mage
Wisdom: Sage
Charisma: Enchanter
Luck: Oracle
Social Sphere
Strength: Warlord
Dexterity: Bard
Intelligence: Advisor
Wisdom: Counselor
Charisma: Diplomat
Luck: Gambler
These names align with the primary stat within each sphere, creating a total of 18 base classes.
User
perfect
GPT
Great! If you have any more questions or need further assistance with your character creation system or anything else, feel free to ask. Happy to help!
User
ok now from Physical Sphere
Strength: Warrior
Dexterity: Scout
Intelligence: Tactician
Wisdom: Strategist
Charisma: Commander
Luck: Rogue
physical skill warrior =
strength dexterity warrior
strength intelligence warrior
strength wisdom warrior
strength charisma warrior
strength luck warrior
remember to keep it as basic as can be, cuz we still got more spplits after this one. iterate that list giving each physical sphere warrior with strength as its major stat and then 1 of the other 5 primary stats as the minor to create a class name, after strength do physical sphere dexterity etc
GPT
Understood. For each primary stat within the Physical Sphere, I'll create class names that pair the primary stat with each of the other stats as a secondary attribute. Let's start with the Physical Sphere Warrior class, which has Strength as its major stat, and then create variations with each of the other primary stats as the minor stat:
Physical Sphere - Warrior Classes
Strength-Dexterity Warrior: Berserker
Strength-Intelligence Warrior: Battlemage
Strength-Wisdom Warrior: War Sage
Strength-Charisma Warrior: Warlord
Strength-Luck Warrior: Gladiator
Now, following the same pattern for the other primary stats in the Physical Sphere:
Physical Sphere - Scout Classes
Dexterity-Strength Scout: Ranger
Dexterity-Intelligence Scout: Pathfinder
Dexterity-Wisdom Scout: Scout Sage
Dexterity-Charisma Scout: Spy Master
Dexterity-Luck Scout: Acrobat
Physical Sphere - Tactician Classes
Intelligence-Strength Tactician: War Planner
Intelligence-Dexterity Tactician: Strategist
Intelligence-Wisdom Tactician: Mastermind
Intelligence-Charisma Tactician: Field Commander
Intelligence-Luck Tactician: Trickster
Physical Sphere - Strategist Classes
Wisdom-Strength Strategist: Battle Monk
Wisdom-Dexterity Strategist: Skirmisher
Wisdom-Intelligence Strategist: Analyst
Wisdom-Charisma Strategist: Inspirational Leader
Wisdom-Luck Strategist: Opportunist
Physical Sphere - Commander Classes
Charisma-Strength Commander: General
Charisma-Dexterity Commander: Fleetfoot Leader
Charisma-Intelligence Commander: Tactful Leader
Charisma-Wisdom Commander: Sage Commander
Charisma-Luck Commander: Charismatic Gambler
Physical Sphere - Rogue Classes
Luck-Strength Rogue: Brute
Luck-Dexterity Rogue: Nimble Thief
Luck-Intelligence Rogue: Cunning Planner
Luck-Wisdom Rogue: Fortune Teller
Luck-Charisma Rogue: Charmer
This list provides a basic naming structure for each class under the Physical Sphere, with a major and a minor stat. Let me know if you need further iterations or additional information!
User
continue the process this time with the mental classes
GPT
Certainly! Following the same approach, I'll create class names for each primary stat in the Mental Sphere, pairing each one with the other primary stats as a minor attribute.
Mental Sphere - Paladin Classes
Strength-Dexterity Paladin: Crusader
Strength-Intelligence Paladin: Scholar Knight
Strength-Wisdom Paladin: Templar
Strength-Charisma Paladin: Noble Paladin
Strength-Luck Paladin: Divine Champion
Mental Sphere - Mage Classes
Intelligence-Strength Mage: Battle Mage
Intelligence-Dexterity Mage: Spellblade
Intelligence-Wisdom Mage: Arcanist
Intelligence-Charisma Mage: Enchanter
Intelligence-Luck Mage: Sorcerer
Mental Sphere - Sage Classes
Wisdom-Strength Sage: Mystic Warrior
Wisdom-Dexterity Sage: Lore Scout
Wisdom-Intelligence Sage: Philosopher
Wisdom-Charisma Sage: Oracle
Wisdom-Luck Sage: Soothsayer
Mental Sphere - Enchanter Classes
Charisma-Strength Enchanter: Spell Leader
Charisma-Dexterity Enchanter: Mesmer
Charisma-Intelligence Enchanter: Mind Mage
Charisma-Wisdom Enchanter: Prophet
Charisma-Luck Enchanter: Charm Caster
Mental Sphere - Oracle Classes
Luck-Strength Oracle: Fortune Warrior
Luck-Dexterity Oracle: Fate Scout
Luck-Intelligence Oracle: Destiny Mage
Luck-Wisdom Oracle: Diviner
Luck-Charisma Oracle: Lucky Prophet
Mental Sphere - Trickster Classes
Dexterity-Strength Trickster: Agile Warrior
Dexterity-Intelligence Trickster: Cunning Artisan
Dexterity-Wisdom Trickster: Insightful Rogue
Dexterity-Charisma Trickster: Silver Tongue
Dexterity-Luck Trickster: Sly Fox
This list covers the Mental Sphere classes, each with a major and a minor stat. If you need further details or additional spheres, please let me know!
User
and lastly the social sphere (you are doing this fantastically btw
GPT
Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad to be of help. Now, let's proceed with the Social Sphere, creating class names by pairing each primary stat with the other primary stats as a secondary attribute.
Social Sphere - Warlord Classes
Strength-Dexterity Warlord: Commando Leader
Strength-Intelligence Warlord: Strategic Warlord
Strength-Wisdom Warlord: Chief Counselor
Strength-Charisma Warlord: Charismatic Leader
Strength-Luck Warlord: Fortune Commander
Social Sphere - Bard Classes
Dexterity-Strength Bard: Warrior Poet
Dexterity-Intelligence Bard: Cunning Lyricist
Dexterity-Wisdom Bard: Sage Performer
Dexterity-Charisma Bard: Master Entertainer
Dexterity-Luck Bard: Lucky Minstrel
Social Sphere - Advisor Classes
Intelligence-Strength Advisor: Counselor of War
Intelligence-Dexterity Advisor: Tactful Advisor
Intelligence-Wisdom Advisor: Wise Planner
Intelligence-Charisma Advisor: Persuasive Counselor
Intelligence-Luck Advisor: Fortuitous Advisor
Social Sphere - Counselor Classes
Wisdom-Strength Counselor: Battle Sage
Wisdom-Dexterity Counselor: Agile Mediator
Wisdom-Intelligence Counselor: Learned Counselor
Wisdom-Charisma Counselor: Inspirational Speaker
Wisdom-Luck Counselor: Opportune Advisor
Social Sphere - Diplomat Classes
Charisma-Strength Diplomat: Forceful Negotiator
Charisma-Dexterity Diplomat: Agile Emissary
Charisma-Intelligence Diplomat: Smart Envoy
Charisma-Wisdom Diplomat: Wise Ambassador
Charisma-Luck Diplomat: Fortunate Representative
Social Sphere - Gambler Classes
Luck-Strength Gambler: Risky Fighter
Luck-Dexterity Gambler: Quick Gambit
Luck-Intelligence Gambler: Clever Bettor
Luck-Wisdom Gambler: Calculated Risk-Taker
Luck-Charisma Gambler: Charming Fortune-Seeker
This completes the list for the Social Sphere classes. Each class is defined by a primary and a secondary stat, capturing a unique blend of characteristics. If you need any more assistance or adjustments, feel free to ask!
User
so i f you thinnk of the spheres as methods de combat, the next are the defensive side, con hpmaxhpregen, faith spmax spregen, and endurance epmax and epregen, i was thinking of calling them shields, so will u give each of the three shields a name, and the zones still include the skills used primary above so con shield contains str and dex faith shield contains int and wis, just working from the bottom up instead of top down, and i forgot to type them in, so three shield names to start off
GPT
Understanding your concept of "shields" as the defensive aspect of combat in your character creation system, each shield will correspond to a different sphere and set of primary skills. Here are the names for the three shields, considering their associated stats and roles:
Physical Shield - This shield corresponds to the Physical Sphere and is focused on Constitution (Con), representing physical resilience and endurance. It's primarily linked with Strength (Str) and Dexterity (Dex) as the skills used. This shield emphasizes physical toughness and the ability to withstand and recover from physical harm.
Mental Shield - Associated with the Mental Sphere, this shield centers around Faith, signifying spiritual and mental fortitude. It's connected with Intelligence (Int) and Wisdom (Wis) as the primary skills. This shield represents the character's ability to channel and regenerate their spiritual or magical energy, emphasizing resilience in mystical or mental confrontations.
Social Shield - Linked to the Social Sphere, this shield is based on Endurance, reflecting the character's ability to endure social or emotional challenges. It ties in with Charisma and Luck as the primary skills. This shield signifies the character's capacity to maintain energy and composure in social interactions and situations requiring fortitude and luck.
Each of these shields offers a unique defensive aspect, aligning with the primary skills from their respective spheres, and providing a foundational structure for further character development and specialization.
User
physical shield
hpr
epr
spr
mental shield
hpr
epr
spr
social shield
hpr
epr
spr
the 3 shields represent protection and healing buffing and debuffing as well as how the spheres power their offensiveness, we start with the regeneration rates because if you are going to be a protector healer buffer or debuffer, likely no one will be refilling your abilities, so u need to have a good base regen for how u power your stuff, please provide names for each of the above shields and regens
GPT
I see, you're focusing on the regenerative aspects of each shield, which are crucial for sustainment in various roles like protection, healing, buffing, and debuffing. Let's name each shield and their corresponding regeneration rates:
Physical Shield
Shield Name: Bastion Shield
Health Point Regeneration (HPR): Vitality Surge
Energy Point Regeneration (EPR): Stamina Renewal
Spell Point Regeneration (SPR): Arcane Resilience
Mental Shield
Shield Name: Aegis Shield
Health Point Regeneration (HPR): Life Mending
Energy Point Regeneration (EPR): Ethereal Recovery
Spell Point Regeneration (SPR): Mystic Restoration
Social Shield
Shield Name: Harmony Shield
Health Point Regeneration (HPR): Serenity Heal
Energy Point Regeneration (EPR): Charisma Recharge
Spell Point Regeneration (SPR): Fortune Revival
Each shield and its regenerative aspects are named to reflect their unique characteristics and roles within the respective spheres. The names suggest the nature of the regeneration – whether it's physical, mental, or social – and imply a certain style of gameplay associated with each shield.
User
if you want to absorb damage its important to have a big pool to go through, for each of the names for the sustaining shields, create a class for hpmax epmax and spmax
GPT
Certainly, focusing on the aspect of maximizing health, energy, and spell points for each shield type, here are the classes that emphasize these aspects:
Bastion Shield Classes (Physical Shield)
Health Point Maximum (HPMax) Class: Ironclad - A class that emphasizes physical durability and a large health pool.
Energy Point Maximum (EPMax) Class: Endurer - Focused on having a vast reservoir of energy to withstand prolonged engagements.
Spell Point Maximum (SPMax) Class: Mana Fortifier - Specializing in increasing the maximum capacity of spell points for enhanced magical endurance.
Aegis Shield Classes (Mental Shield)
**Health Point Maximum (HPMax)
User
under bastion there shoud be 9 not 3, so using the regeneration names created under bastion each of those get a name coordinated with one of the maxes etc
GPT
Understood, I will create nine classes for each of the regenerative aspects under the Bastion Shield, coordinating each with one of the maximum stats (HPMax, EPMax, SPMax). Here are the detailed classes:
Bastion Shield Classes (Physical Shield)
Vitality Surge - HPMax: Steel Guardian - A class with enhanced physical resilience and a large health pool.
Vitality Surge - EPMax: Stamina Titan - Focused on a high energy capacity, coupled with rapid energy regeneration.
Vitality Surge - SPMax: Arcane Protector - Balances a significant spell point pool with efficient regeneration.
Stamina Renewal - HPMax: Resilient Keeper - Emphasizes robust health management with sustained stamina recovery.
Stamina Renewal - EPMax: Endurance Sentinel - A class with vast energy reserves and consistent stamina replenishment.
Stamina Renewal - SPMax: Mystic Vigilant - Maintains a high spell point maximum while ensuring steady stamina-based recovery.
Arcane Resilience - HPMax: Mystic Warden - Combines a large health pool with enhanced magic-based resilience.
Arcane Resilience - EPMax: Ethereal Guardian - Specializes in a large energy capacity backed by magical resilience.
Arcane Resilience - SPMax: Spellbound Titan - Focuses on maximizing spell points and reinforcing them with arcane durability.
Each of these classes under the Bastion Shield is designed to synergize the regeneration type with the corresponding maximum stat, creating a unique role and gameplay style within the Physical Shield category. Let me know if you need similar expansions for the Aegis and Harmony Shields!
Aegis Shield Classes (Mental Shield)
Life Mending - HPMax: Health Mystic - A class with a focus on maximizing health and enhancing life regeneration.
Life Mending - EPMax: Vigor Sage - Specializes in high energy capacity with a strong emphasis on life-based energy recovery.
Life Mending - SPMax: Spirit Healer - Balances a significant spell point pool with life-centric spell regeneration.
Ethereal Recovery - HPMax: Soul Defender - Merges robust health with a focus on ethereal, or spiritual, recovery.
Ethereal Recovery - EPMax: Energy Seer - Has a large energy reserve, replenished through ethereal means.
Ethereal Recovery - SPMax: Arcane Mystic - Maintains a high spell point maximum while focusing on spiritual energy recovery.
Mystic Restoration - HPMax: Arcane Sentinel - A class that combines high health capacity with mystical restoration abilities.
Mystic Restoration - EPMax: Ethereal Warden - Specializes in a large energy capacity, enhanced by mystic restoration techniques.
Mystic Restoration - SPMax: Spellcraft Guardian - Prioritizes maximizing spell points, supported by arcane restoration skills.
Harmony Shield Classes (Social Shield)
Serenity Heal - HPMax: Peacekeeper - A class with a high health pool, focusing on serene healing techniques.
Serenity Heal - EPMax: Calm Energizer - Specializes in extensive energy reserves, replenished through calming, restorative means.
Serenity Heal - SPMax: Tranquil Mage - Balances a high spell point capacity with serene, healing-focused regeneration.
Charisma Recharge - HPMax: Diplomatic Defender - Merges robust health with a focus on charismatic energy renewal.
Charisma Recharge - EPMax: Influence Master - Has a vast energy reserve, enhanced by social and charismatic interactions.
Charisma Recharge - SPMax: Social Sorcerer - Maintains a large spell point pool, reinforced through charismatic energy recovery.
Fortune Revival - HPMax: Luck Warden - Combines a large health capacity with luck-based recovery mechanisms.
Fortune Revival - EPMax: Fate Energist - Specializes in extensive energy reserves, regenerated through fortuitous means.
Fortune Revival - SPMax: Mystic Gambler - Focuses on maximizing spell points, supported by luck and chance for revival.
Each class within the Aegis and Harmony Shields is designed to blend the regeneration type with the corresponding maximum stat, creating unique roles and gameplay styles within their respective shield categories. Let me know if there's anything else you need!
User
con, sta, and faith are links between the shield and the sphere this may be too big of a list to do my original intention but can we match every sphere with every shield through each of the links? i thnk 27 shields and 27 spheres through 3 links, whats the number come out to
GPT
Matching every sphere with every shield through each of the three links (Constitution, Stamina, and Faith) results in a total of 2,187 combinations. This indeed creates a very extensive list of potential classes or roles within your character creation system. If you wish to proceed with this or need assistance with a different approach, let me know! ​​
User
ok lets build archetypes using the links connecting the 3 spheres and 3 shields through the 3 links
GPT
Building archetypes by connecting the three spheres (Physical, Mental, Social) and three shields (Physical Shield, Mental Shield, Social Shield) through the three links (Constitution, Stamina, Faith) can create a diverse array of character types. Let's start by establishing a basic framework:
Archetype Structure
Link - Constitution (Con): Connects the sphere's core attribute with the Physical Shield's focus on health and resilience.
Link - Stamina (Sta): Bridges the sphere's primary attribute with the Social Shield's emphasis on energy and endurance.
Link - Faith (Fai): Links the sphere's fundamental trait with the Mental Shield's concentration on spell power and spiritual strength.
Now, let's create archetypes for each combination:
Physical Sphere Archetypes
Constitution Link:
Physical Sphere + Physical Shield: Fortress Warrior - Specializes in physical endurance and robust health.
Physical Sphere + Mental Shield: Mystic Knight - A warrior who combines physical prowess with spiritual resilience.
Physical Sphere + Social Shield: Commanding Guardian - A protector who uses physical strength in social and leadership roles.
Stamina Link:
Physical Sphere + Physical Shield: Stamina Sentinel - Focuses on prolonged physical engagements and energy sustainability.
Physical Sphere + Mental Shield: Ether Warrior - A fighter adept at using physical skills along with mystical energy.
Physical Sphere + Social Shield: Charismatic Fighter - Utilizes physical skills in social settings, emphasizing endurance.
Faith Link:
Physical Sphere + Physical Shield: Divine Protector - Combines physical strength with a focus on spiritual health.
Physical Sphere + Mental Shield: Paladin - A holy warrior blending physical might with faith and spellcasting.
Physical Sphere + Social Shield: Faithful Commander - Leads with physical prowess and spiritual influence.
Mental Sphere Archetypes
Constitution Link:
Mental Sphere + Physical Shield: Arcane Tank - Uses intelligence or wisdom to enhance physical resilience.
Mental Sphere + Mental Shield: Sage Guardian - A wise protector focused on mental and physical health.
Mental Sphere + Social Shield: Diplomatic Mage - Combines mental acumen with social adeptness and health.
Stamina Link:
Mental Sphere + Physical Shield: Mystic Endurer - Focuses on sustaining mental abilities through physical stamina.
Mental Sphere + Mental Shield: Ethereal Sage - A scholar who uses mental prowess to manage energy effectively.
Mental Sphere + Social Shield: Enigmatic Leader - Uses intelligence and wisdom in social contexts with a focus on endurance.
Faith Link:
Mental Sphere + Physical Shield: Spiritual Warrior - Merges mental skills with faith-driven physical strength.
Mental Sphere + Mental Shield: High Priest - A spiritual leader focusing on mental strength and spiritual health.
Mental Sphere + Social Shield: Charismatic Seer - Combines mental wisdom with faith and social influence.
Social Sphere Archetypes
Constitution Link:
Social Sphere + Physical Shield: Resilient Diplomat - Focuses on social skills and robust health.
Social Sphere + Mental Shield: Counselor of Resolve - Uses social charm in tandem with mental resilience.
Social Sphere + Social Shield: Influential Guardian - A social leader who excels in maintaining health and presence.
Stamina Link:
Social Sphere + Physical Shield: Energetic Envoy - Specializes in using social skills with sustained physical energy.
Social Sphere + Mental Shield: Mystic Envoy - Combines social charisma with the stamina to wield mystical energies.
Social Sphere + Social Shield: Enduring Diplomat - A social specialist who excels in energy management and charisma.
Faith Link:
Social Sphere + Physical Shield: Charismatic Protector - Uses social skills and charisma to bolster physical and spiritual health.
Social Sphere + Mental Shield: Faithful Ambassador - Combines social acumen with a deep spiritual connection.
Social Sphere + Social Shield: Spiritual Leader - Leads with charisma, backed by faith and social strength.
Each archetype represents a unique blend of sphere attributes and shield focuses, mediated by the links of Constitution, Stamina, and Faith. This framework allows for diverse character roles and play styles within your game. If you need further elaboration or additional concepts, feel free to ask!
User
pick a random shield class and sphere class and link class
mental sphere enchanter prophet, aegis shield soul defender, mental link constitution=> mental to mental through constitution = sage guardian
result enchanter prophet, soul defnder, sage guardian
GPT
Randomly selected classes from each category are:
Sphere Class: Bard
Shield Class: Endurance Sentinel
Link Class: Counselor of Resolve
Combining these, we get an archetype that merges the artistic and charismatic qualities of a Bard, the stamina-focused resilience of an Endurance Sentinel, and the social adaptability and conflict resolution skills of a Counselor of Resolve. This unique blend creates a character adept in social situations, with a strong emphasis on endurance and the ability to navigate and resolve conflicts effectively. ​​
User
u would still need to pick one of these exterity-Strength Bard: Warrior Poet
Dexterity-Intelligence Bard: Cunning Lyricist
Dexterity-Wisdom Bard: Sage Performer
Dexterity-Charisma Bard: Master Entertainer
Dexterity-Luck Bard: Lucky Minstrel
and endurance sentinel is physical so your link would need to be social to physical so charismatic protector or energetic envoy or resilient diplomat
GPT
Thank you for the guidance. Let's refine the archetype using the specific classes you've provided. Since the randomly chosen Sphere class is a Bard (Dexterity), we'll select a subclass of Bard that best fits the theme:
Bard Subclass: Dexterity-Charisma Bard: Master Entertainer
For the Shield class, we have the Endurance Sentinel (Physical), and we need to link it from the Social to the Physical. Let's choose an appropriate link class:
Link Class (Social to Physical): Charismatic Protector
Combining these selections, the resultant archetype could be described as a Master Entertainer who is also an Endurance Sentinel, tied together through the qualities of a Charismatic Protector. This character would excel in captivating audiences and handling social situations with charisma while possessing remarkable physical endurance and protective abilities.

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A bit about me:
My faith in Christ is paramount in my life. I would not be where I am without him. In taking interests in various things, I've learned a lot about God's character and design. Each new thing I learn fills me with more worship of him and wonder at his works. It is very important to me that you share this admiration of God.
I have a full-time job that I am very satisfied with, but what I feel truly passionate about is art and storytelling. To be honest, I've hit a bit of a block lately as far as my output. But I've been trying to find my feet so I can make something valuable to share with the world. I think that art and stories are a fundamental part of being human, not just a luxury. So pretty much any kind of art will spark passion in me, be it music, cinema, video games, literature, video essay, sculpture, etc. I could go back and forth for hours on a lot of things. My hope is that you and I will be able to enjoy art together and create some of our own.
I frequently spend time with another gentleman from my Church and we enjoy conversations about personal projects and contemporary issues, along with walks along beaches and park trails. He is a very important friend in my life, and I am lucky to know such a kind soul. Things aren't well with my family, so I really need that kind of presence.
While I rely on my bicycle for transport (no car), it's not a problem for me. I've been riding bikes since I was in elementary school (maybe even before). It would be really nice to ride down some trails with you.
What I expect from you:
-You need to be a follower of Jesus Christ. God needs to be an active part of your life because I intend to raise our children under Biblical values.
-You need hobbies and interests apart from me. I'm fine with helping you find things you like.
-You need to have no mileage.
-You must be humble and respectful. "Boss babe" attitudes are not attractive to me.
-You cannot have any tattoos or piercings.
-No cosmetic products. It's not good for your body and I am attracted women, not makeup. This includes fake nails and fake eyelashes. I don't need you to look "pretty." You character is more important to me.
-Related to the previous, no use of image filters in photos. I do not like the type of people who are vain and vapid enough to feel the need to use filters on their photos.
-Again related to the previous, you need to have a limited social media presence. If you have a business or post something of value (like art, for example), then I have no problem. What I'm talking about is having an Instagram or Facebook account where you make random posts to nobody in particular to "update" the internet on your life or post tons of pictures of yourself online. Basing your self-worth on the comments and likes from strangers on the internet is unhealthy, and I find people's obsessive need to take pictures of themselves very unattractive and vain.
-If we marry, I expect you to be fully submissive to me. There can't be two leaders in a household because one will have to submit to the other.
-I expect you to view marriage as something that you put work into. Marriages are a team effort, so I expect you to be a help meet.
-You need to treat me like a partner, not an adversary. Getting into arguments and nagging me helps neither of us. You must have conflict-resolution skills and a solution mindset.
-You need excellent communication skills. This means understanding yourself, putting your thoughts into words other people can understand, and verbalizing things rather than expecting me to read your thoughts.
-You cannot play games with me. Telling me about other guys to make me jealous or planning dates for specific days to pressure me into committing to you are wicked and manipulative.
-While we are dating, you cannot have a "backup plan." I expect you to not be splitting your attention between me and other men. This includes spending time outside of work with other men (family excluded).
-You must be in shape. Don't be dishonest with yourself about your weight; check your BMI. This includes being underweight, anorexic, and bulimic.
-You cannot have taken any COVID-19 vaccinations from any provider.
-No smoking, drugs, or drunkenness.
-I expect you to completely renounce fast food if we date or marry. We will never feed our children McDonald's.
What you can expect from me:
-While we are dating, I will not be speaking to other women.
-I cannot meet your height, money, or attractiveness expectations. I am simply an average dude. I am critical, abstract, and imaginative in my thinking though.
-I will not ask you to do something that is unreasonable or demeaning. I will only ask of you what I expect from myself. No relationship is going to be 50/50 100% of the time, but I will put forth the effort I am able to. I expect the same out of you.
-I will not raise my hand against you. My hands will be a safe place for you.
-I will be available to listen to your troubles and help you bear through them.
-I will not demean you or humiliate you, whether or not you are in the room.
-I will show leadership in our house and exercise restraint with a mild temper.
-I will cherish you and treat you as my own body.
-I will devote myself to displaying my love for you in a language you understand, even if I am feeling distant from you because of troubles we face. I expect the same from you.
-I will not turn to another woman and betray you.
-I intend to keep every promise that I make with you.
-I will treat our children with patience and kindness, but diligently discipline them and instruct them appropriately.
Please tell me a bit about yourself and what you expect out of a relationship, but be practical and clear. A list of platitudes like "loyal, honest, etc" does not help me understand what you're looking for. Think about what your expectations look like in a tangible, everyday way.

Thank you for this universe!
And many thanks to for being a full co-writer on this project!
Kaeden and Vichee belongs to and I thank them so much for working with us! It was an honor!
Sven belongs to Bjorn the Copper Paladin from Discord. I hope to do more with them in the future, and have tons of fun!
And don’t you worry about that final in the title! We have some news at the end!
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{Is the reason that everything happened to Tarlim in the first place?}

{Only up to the ramps, mostly. Trying to impress upon people the importance of accessibility for those with extenuating circumstances. At least according to the records I have access to.}

{The average person knows as much about his friends as they do about Mike Collins.}
<...Who?>
{Exactly. 20th century human spaceman, was there for their first lunar landing. Didn’t get to put boots on the ground, and nobody remembers his name now.}

{Hell, I didn’t even know about him until I put in a search query of niche historical figures just to give you an example. Yeesh…}

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Archived Closed Circuit Security Video - Establishment: Exterminator’s Office - Dawn Creek Division - Subbasement - Date Recorded (ST): OCT 31, 2136 - Timeframe (ST): 11:42 - 11:45
The parking bay is silent. Vans are parked neatly in their spots which frame the hallway to the armory and fuel storage for the camera. A ding is heard and something moves in the hallway. Five fully suited Venlil and a Zurulian step out of an elevator and run towards a van. The sound of a door slamming open comes from the hall roughly 6 seconds later. A stream of Exterminators pour out into the hall from the stairwell.
Their voices are indecipherable as they speak over each other. A Sulian runs into the armory and reappears with a huge flamer tank on their back. Another Zurulian can be seen with an extinguisher tank, but a Venlil bleats at them and tosses it aside. They drag the quadrupedal alien quickly into the parking garage before physically throwing them into the back of a van.
From the back of the hallway, a fluid can be seen spreading across the ground. A trio of Venlil back out of a room while holding their flamers up. They are unlit, instead spewing fuel out of their nozzles. The trio twirl around in an overly animated manner as they walk down the hall to the parking garage. A van pulls out of its spot with windows down so the passengers could let out a cheer.
A black-suited Venlil runs up to the spraying trio while waving their arms to get them out into the garage. The microphone just barely manages to catch him saying, “We need to save some for the predators!” One of the other Venlil replies, “Yes sir, Mafchi!” A short flurry of curses is heard as the gathered exterminators pile into the three other visible vans. Two of the vans speed out of the garage, forcing some other Venlil exterminators to dive out of the way in the process.
The black-suited Mafchi picks up a fuel canister that had been dropped and twists off its cap. He slings it under his shoulder and pours a line of fuel. He marches straight to the final van and hops up into the open rear. The van backs itself up to turn out of the garage. The fuel canister clatters to the ground as it pulls away. Before it clears the view of the camera, the Black-suited Venlil is seen standing in its open back. He is holding what appears to be a flare gun.
The flare sails through the air shortly after the van leaves the frame and impacts the ground. It bounces and rolls until it touches the fuel and ignites it in an instant. A small wall of fire proceeds down the provided trail into the hallway, igniting more fuel as time passes. The hallway is quickly engulfed in vividly red fire. Thick black smoke begins to pour out into the garage as the fire inches closer to the primary fuel tank.
Movement can be seen in the hallway between the flickering flames. The silver form of a Venlil Exterminator is seen rushing out of the stairwell and fighting to head towards the fuel storage room. Before they reach, a white flash fills the screen. The feed goes dead, the error code consistent with electrical interruption.
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{Who was what? Mafchi?}

{Hmmm, there aren’t any tags embedded for them. The suits do a rather good job at making the officers anonymous. Let me see…oh.}

{The, uh… the employment records for that Office were…terminated.}

{It looks like…yes, here. Record wipe in 2497. Media with less than 1 bistandannual visit were removed to save space on the university’s central server. It’s…they’re gone, gone gone.}

{Maybe, but that’ll do us no good if we don’t know their name. And because of the chaos of that incident, nobody has been able to accurately reconstruct where every individual was in that office. We’d have to already know who they were to find them.}
<...I guess that’s another person I’ll have to remember then, huh?>
{...Guess so. Speaking of remembering, perhaps you should check out Tarlim’s view again? Seeing how we were just talking about him.}
<...Sure. At least people remember his name, right?>
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Memory Transcription Subject: Tarlim, the Venbig. Date [Standardized Human Time] October 31st, 2136
No matter how much Sven and Anso griped about it, having them leave and return with the trailer was a great idea. The humans who had gone with them the first time were, to my dismay, excited to try and ride in the back. I had at least been able to impress on those four that I couldn’t let anyone else ride like that, and that they were to help with rigging a trailer with some seats.
I had to admit; they did a good job!
Several couches sat bolted to the floor of the covered trailer and even had some ropes that could be hooked across the armrests as impromptu belts. It wasn’t perfect by any means, but it would work as well as any bus or short train ride! Certainly superior to jumping in the bed of a truck.
I strode out into the parking road and swayed my ears to greet Anso. Sven had stayed behind here to meet with the humans and entertain the kids, a job which he was slightly less unenthusiastic about compared to last time. “Greetings, Anso! Have you made the necessary preparations for the humans to leave with you?”
The Yotul hopped out of the truck bed and bounced to me. “We have! I have to say those humans were great workers to have helped get this whipped up so quickly! I hope Sven has been behaving himself?”
I let my tail wag behind me remembering my last glimpse of him. He should really secure his sheath straps! “He has! Been entertaining the refugees while I made sure they all had their belongings ready to go. Come on inside, let’s go gather them.”
I guided him with a wave of my arm as we turned back to the door. To be truthful, I hadn’t expected Sven to win the humans over as quickly as he did. Needless to say, his primitive attire seemed to spark joy within them, a joy sorely needed amidst the sadness of recency.
As we entered the building I noticed something, or rather, the lack of something. When I had exited only a few [minutes] prior, the building had been full of life and noise. Now, it was almost dead quiet, save for the sounds of a holovision coming from the lobby. Rather heated sounds, at that.
“I didn’t think it was already main rest claw,” Anso mused as he, too, recognized the aggravated voices coming from the lobby. “And what are they watching in there? Sounds…angry.”
“Yeah…” I trailed off as I followed the noises. As I approached the lobby, the sound of what I assumed was a Gojid yelling. “You know nothing about my family. TALK, JUST FUCKING TALK, NOW!” My ears pinned back at the foul language at play, hoping that Sven and the children were somewhere else.
As I entered the room, I saw that I was only half right. The children were thankfully nowhere to be found, but Sven was obviously present, as was most of the facility staff. I was about to ask what was going on before another voice drew my attention to the holovision, the same as everyone else. The voice of none other than Chief Nikonus.
“There were three of us who laid out the groundwork for the Federation. When Kolshian explorers came in contact with the Farsul, more than a thousand years ago, the galaxy was young. We were the first in this sector to escape our gravity well. You know about the founding of this institution, but I reiterate it just in case.”
“The Krakotl were the third,” another voice piped up from behind the camera. I thought it might’ve been another Gojid, but the voice was far too breathy. Harchen, maybe? I wasn’t given a chance to consider it further as Nikonus continued. “Yes, they were a problem from the start; aggressive, disagreeable. We tried to identify the problem, and why they were so ill-equipped for spacefaring.”
“We learned they were scavengers, who would occasionally go for fish as well.”
His next line was rendered inaudible by the shocked gasps of both the refugees and residents in the room. I was no different, drawing in a sharp breath at the abrupt admission. I remembered that Arvi had said some aliens were revealed to have eaten meat in the past, but was this the way it was decided to be revealed? With such abject callousness?
Nikonus continued to speak, looking not just proud, but smug with his words. He went on about how the Federation had saved these aliens with their manipulations, but the entirety of his body language seemed to indicate he reveled in how devastating this information would be to the people he was speaking to. How they manipulated an entire culture, a RELIGION!
What if they did the same to ours?
That horrifying thought struck through my mind like a derailing train. I had relied upon the Tenets in some of my darkest moments. Found comfort in them when there was none elsewhere to be found. To have such a comfort revealed as a lie in its entirety, used only for some other group to control you…
The voice of Nikonus hit my ears again. “Oh Sovlin, I already told you. For the small minority of species who don’t find herbivory alone, we teach them the right way. Doesn’t the religion against predators sound familiar?”
The Kolshian was insufferably proud of those words. There was no doubt in my mind now; this was mocking. Mocking a Gojid for following The Protector. For being a predator. For being different, but expecting to still be treated as a person. The Gojid were predators, they couldn’t help it, and they were already being mocked for it.
What might happen to all the other species?
I shifted my focus away from the screen to the crowd, searching for one in particular. Vichee, a Krakotl already so different from everyone else, and now my concerns for them were multiplied with every word that fell from Nikonus’ mouth. Were they okay? They had come in here to see Sven, I had seen them. Where are-
I spotted Kaeden in the corner of the room. Next to him, slumped against the wall, was Vichee. The dual colored Krakotl’s eyes were glazed over as they stared at nothing. I strode over quickly, my instincts wanting to comfort them. Kaeden was simply standing there, it was confusing that he didn’t seem to be comforting Vichee at all. As I got closer, their head tilted up to me, regarding me with an unfocused eye.
“He was right.” They said quietly. My implant almost didn’t pick it up over the sounds of the lobby. “Kaeden had asked me soon after our first meeting if Krakotl had once been meat eaters. Said it was the shape of our beaks. ‘More suited to capturing small wriggling prey than filtering algae’. He told me. I nearly flew away right then… If I had, I would have been alone with this news.”I listened, kneeling down to be closer to their level. “You’re not alone, your herd is here. Right Kaeden?”
He looked over at me and nodded. “Vichee was there with me when Earth was attacked. I’m here for them now. Kaabra and Venik are… together, elsewhere at the moment. But they will be here too.”
I flicked my ears in understanding. “Then I hope they may help in hugging Vichee until their tears are dry.” I turned an eye to Vichee. “Please, I just want you to know that you are still you. What your body does has no effect on your personhood.”
Vichee still sat, their mind still likely whirling with the new information. They lifted their differently colored wings. “I’m well aware. This lesson I already learned. But thank you, I understand what you mean.” Kaeden nodded slowly and Vichee returned to their thoughts.
“There’s going to be trouble soon, Tarlim,” Kaeden stated gravely. “News like this? Nothing good will come of it. I can already tell this won’t go over well. Keep your eyes open.”
As if in response to his words, the sound of clanking metal hits my ears. They shoot up, pivoting to locate its source. There, dashing towards the door, was the armored figure of Sven. I didn’t know him enough to know how this broadcast would affect him, but running was never the best sign. I flicked my ears goodbye to my friends and rose, following after the metal man. In my periphery, I saw the television screen had shifted to show Rolem moving onto the stage. I would have to miss whatever it was he had to say, so ducked through the doors and continued to follow the sound of metal.
As I exited, I saw that I wasn’t the only one to see Sven’s actions. Anso was bounding behind him, shouting something I couldn’t hear. Sven didn’t seem to either as he kept running, but his gait wasn’t one of fear. He looked purposeful, sprinting in a straight line. A line pointed right towards-
Towards the observing Exterminator Van.
The metal Venlil didn’t even hesitate at the presence of the fence. He leapt up in a display of strength and agility, vaulting over the barrier and continuing his beeline into the van. It was like phased through the doors with how fast he moved. There were sounds of commotion that followed his entry, and soon two Exterminators fell out of the van. One Venlil…and one Krakotl. I wonder how Kalek is taking things.
I, too, cleared the fence with only a high step and reached the van, peering in to see Sven at the controls. “Sven! What are you doing?” I asked, the Krakotl officer shivering on the ground in my periphery.
“They got my girl!” He huffed, “She’s a Gojid, they got her, I can’t let them do anything worse to her!” He tried to activate the vehicle to no avail, but his words brought up something that I hadn’t thought much over. I remember hearing about temporary emplacements that were being set up. Paly had texted me about exterminators bringing people there. Her too. And that would mean-
-THOOOOOOOMMMMM-
The wind hit me like a truck and rocked the van I was standing next to. Sven even stopped trying to fiddle with the controls to see what had just happened. In the distance, near the center of town, an enormous black cloud rose into the air, the vestiges of fire still burning in the suspended embers. I couldn’t look away from it as my mind raced with horrible possibilities as my mind tripped over itself trying to concoct a plan of action.
I wasn’t given long to think before the radio in the van crackled to life, startling both Sven and myself. “Attention all True Exterminators! The truth has come out about the taint in our midst! For too long we have lived with its danger in our presence! If any of you still hold the safety of The Herd in your hearts, come join us so we may burn ALL the predator taint from this District! Rendezvous at Vulen’s apartment complex, we shall start our cleansing there!”
The name of one of my landlords sparked familiarity in my mind. They had been working to build a series of new apartments to add to his old, and if I remembered, had agreed to house the Gojid refugees. The Gojid! Paly was housed with them!!
In an instant, I reached into the van and grabbed Sven by the arm. He tried to pull away, but my grip was too strong. “Sven! They’re gonna kill the Gojid! They’re gonna burn Paly!”
He finally managed to shake himself free as my paws became jittery from stress. “I gotta save my girlfriend! She’s in a facility! I gotta save her!”
“But they’re gonna burn people here!” I protested, “we have to do something! We need- We need People who can fight them! Kaeden! I need to get Kaeden! We can save them!”
I pulled myself away from the van and spotted Anso nearby. He must have had to go through the gate, but this was good timing. I pointed a claw at him. “Do Not Let Him drive off before I get back!”
I didn’t give him, nor the Exterminators who had recovered from their shock, time to ask questions. Paly was in danger, as were who knew how many others. I faintly heard my data pad chime from within my shoulder bag, the signal my heart was beating too fast, but I couldn’t deal with it right now. I could get the heart rate under control during the drive. Right now I needed Kaeden, he knew how to fight! How to save people when others were trying to kill them!
My paws guided me and I was back in the cafeteria before I knew it. Some of the crowd had dissipated, but Kaeden and Vichee were still in the same corner I had left them in, but with their Venlil friends now joined. Without leaving time for protest, I grabbed Kaeden’s arm and pulled him away. I heard Vichee squawk behind me, but I was in too much of a hurry. I can’t let her get hurt. I Won’t.
Kaeden started to slap my arm as I dragged the soldier across the lobby. “Tarlim! What the fuck are you doing?? What’s going on?”
“No time, they’re going to burn everyone,” I breathlessly said as I burst the facility doors open to get him to the van.
“What? Who?” Kaeden questioned, still resisting my pull. I could hear a tinge of worry in his voice, and I knew he would understand. Anso looked back from his position as he heard my approach, and upon seeing me dragging Kaeden along, he grew visibly concerned.
“On the radio, something about True Exterminators,” I attempted to explain to him as we neared the gate doors. This time, I simply spread them apart with my free paw, metal screeching against itself as the gate was forced open. “They’re going to burn every cured species they can find, and That Means Paly. I Won’t Let Them.”
Kaeden had stopped struggling as I explained the bare essentials to him, and once we approached the van, he finally had enough sense to ask the right questions. “So what exactly is the plan to stop them? We’re strong, sure, I could probably take most of them. But just two of us against a wall of those flamers?”
“Not two,” I corrected, letting go of his arm and throwing open the back doors of the van. Still seated in the drivers side was Sven, who looked back once he heard me permit entrance into the back. “We have him too.”
“Wh- the LARPer??” Kaeden asked incredulously. I wasn’t familiar with the term he used, but his tone told us all we needed to know. Sven’s eyes narrowed at the perceived insult, but Kaeden continued. “Do either of you have any formal military training?? Rushing down there is only going to get you both killed along with the others! For fucks sake, slow down! We need a plan!”
“T-There won’t be t-time f-for one,” a voice peeped in from behind us. We all turned to face the source, and we found it was the Venlil Exterminator. They recoiled under the sudden gaze of our entire party, but they managed to continue. “I-I recognized the v-voice. It w-was one of the n-new recruits. They m-might as well be Y-Yulpa. If you w-want to stop them, it’s now or n-never.”
We all stared at them for a moment in disbelief that they’d willingly hand over that information to us. They were Exterminators, weren’t they? They should be allied with the voice on the radio! Kaeden, after considering the information, gave voice to my confusion. “And why are you telling us this? You’re an exterminator, shouldn’t you be trying to help them?”
“M-My husband is the Krakotl that was in the van with me!” They yelled back, stamping their footpaw on the ground in agitation. “I-I don’t care what his ancestors did a t-thousand years ago, I will not stand for those zealots burning who knows how many people! We’re not all the same, h-human!”
I was taken aback by their words. I had given up hope that there were any redeemable souls amongst the ranks of those silver-suited brahkasses, but living proof of the contrary stood before us. Their breathing was only matched by mine as my pad continued to chime in my pack. Maybe there’s hope after all.
Kaeden started frantically looking all around, his focused gaze falling on the facility, the exterminator in front of us, and the rising smoke in the distance. After a moment's hesitation, he growled to himself and shook his head. “Fine! Fucking- if you want to prove you’re different, you and your partner stand guard at the gate! They’ll probably try to send a division here, so keep on guard! And for the love of God, go ask for help if that happens!”
My tail wagged behind me as I interpreted what that meant. “So you’ll help us, Kaeden?”
He paused for a second, an agonizing second as he fully took in the situation in his mind. But ultimately, he nodded. “Let’s go, we can figure things out along the way.”
Seizing the moment, Anso quickly jumped into the van and pushed Sven out of the driver's seat, much to their visible frustration. Kaeden quickly hopped into the passenger seat, leaving me with the problem of finding a space that would fit me. I stepped over to the back of the van and threw the doors open.
The flamers and their fuel tanks were useless to us, easy to toss all three sets out onto the ground behind me. I made sure that the flamers were disabled first, of course. Just had to snap the pilot lighters and slice a hose with my claw. Even if these two said they weren’t like these “True Exterminators” I didn’t trust them one bit. I crawled inside the cramped vehicle and wiggled myself to close the doors behind me.
As I got myself settled, I watched as the Venlil Exterminator started to inspect the destroyed remains of their weapons. I squinted a glare at them and positioned myself so they couldn’t enter with me. “You two aren’t coming,” I hissed. “You know why you’re not. Try anything with the humans, and they will stop you.”
I slammed the doors shut as their expressions fell, just in time for Anso to get the van into gear. I curled myself up against the wall of the van, watching out the back window as we sped down the road. We were on our way now. On our way to save Paly and all the people gathered because their ancestors ate meat. My heart hammered in my chest, but I would need to control it for what we were about to do. I needed to focus. I needed to breathe. I needed to be calm.
Focus. Breathe. Calm
Focus.
Breathe.
Calm…
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Memory Transcription Subject: Sol-Vah, Fleeing Predator. Date [Standardized Human Time] October 31st, 2136
My legs couldn’t carry me anymore. I had to keep going, but I didn’t have the strength. My pants became wheezes as my body struggled to keep up with the physical exertion of running almost halfway through town. I hadn’t even looked up before now, at least with eyes not blinded by tears. The pain of Mute’s rejection still stung in my soul, a pain so visceral it threatened to rip me apart worse than any Arxur. Protector, what did I do to deserve this? Is there even a Protector, or did the Federation just- just make that up?
I didn’t have time to think about that now, I needed to get to the office. From what little I caught of the broadcast, Nikonus had said they saved us before. I knew what it likely was, but…I was desperate. I just wanted to go back home and have him embrace me like he did before. The safety and love I had felt from him was still fresh in my mind, and if there was any chance I had to get it back?
I’ll happily take it.
As I approached the office, however, something seemed off. I could smell soot in the air, but not the kind of soot that came from our flamers. This was- was…dirtier smelling, as if the fuel had been impure. Upon looking up, however, I saw something that made my stomach drop. A huge plume of smoke, billowing up into the sky. It shadowed the sun itself with its immensity and hate. Did the Exterminators burn more drugs? Or…or…
I felt a renewed vigor as I started to run towards the plume, hoping against hope that I was wrong. As soon as I turned the corner, though, my worst fears were realized. Where the office once stood now sat a burning stack of glorified rubble, every single window in sight shattered and multiple holes in the outer walls. The building was split, it was as if a giant knife had come down and sloppily sliced off its front half to spill flaming debris everywhere.
I stood in front of the building I had once called my home, surrounded by screams and the awful sound of flames roaring. I knew now there was no hope of salvation, no way this could ever be undone. I would never be able to go back to the way things were, never feel the happiness I had for that brief time. I was doomed to this life, abandoned by my love, and forced to live as an abomination devoid of a home.
I suppose that’s all a predator like me deserves.
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You read it right: This is going to be the final chapter of "Of Giants and Journalists." With the conclusion of Sharnet and Vekna's adventure, we will now take the time to show how this announcement has affected our characters and the galaxy at large. We're excited to announce our new series, Nature of a Giant: Aftermath! This series will not be quite as in-depth temporally as Of Giants and Journalists was, mainly because not as much will be happening in as short of a time. Rest assured, though, there will still be plenty of action across the board! You just won't have to deal with over half the story only covering a week of time!
In that vein, we are also excited to announce we are working on another bonus series, one that was teased a long time ago, Venric Lawven: Legal Legend! It will be filling the gap for content while we work on the first few chapters of Aftermath to make sure the scenes are as quality as they deserve, but will have a reduced upload schedule to once a week to accommodate for writing two series at once. On behalf of both of myself and , we'd like to thank all of our readers for sticking with us on this journey. It's hard to believe this series has been going on for over a year in one form or another, but I wouldn't have it any other way! Thank you all again for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you again with Legal Legends! And then...
The Aftermath!!

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Youtube video (v0.9, made by a user)
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v0.12 update notes

New features: - Docker installation and update process has been improved. It does not require git and chmod commands anymore (except once for already existing users). - Added book length to the library list view. - Added word inflections table for Japanese. - Added text to speech option for the text reader. - Added bottom sheet vocabulary for mobile view. - Added progressive web app support. Now users can use LinguaCafe as a full screen mobile app. - Added font type management system.
Bug fixes: - Added missing kanji images. Now users can see the kanji stroke order and writing animation on the kanji info pages. - Book word counts now update after importing something. - Hover vocabulary now disappears when the user moves their mouse pointer to empty space. - Importing texts now skips too long words instead of throwing an error. - Importing dictionaries now skips records that contain a word or a definition that is too long instead of throwing an error. - Fixed highlighted word colors that were displayed incorrectly at several places. - Interactive text is not selectable anymore on the review page natively like other texts in the browser. - Previous example sentences are not visible anymore on the review page while the new one is loading. - Users cannot open a chapter in the text reader anymore that does not belong to their selected language. - JMDict's source language is not editable anymore. - Copying a selected word with ctrl+c won't set the word's level to new anymore. - It is now impossible to create a phrase without any words, which would corrupt the database. - Fixed light theme's warning color, because it was too yellow and lacking in contrast. For devices that already opened LinguaCafe, users must click on the reset color button to update it. - Fixed plain text mode copy-paste in Firefox. - Symbols won't be combined anymore with words in Japanese. This only applies to texts that are imported after this update. - Fixed a bug that caused text importing to fail in Japanese, if the last word was combined with the previous word during post processing. - Polish language had a font type that displayed incorrect letters.
Other changes: - The import dialog won't close by itself anymore after importing has finished. - Laravel now produces more detailed logs, and logs both to the log file and the docker terminal.

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LinguaCafe is a self-hosted software that helps language learners read foreign languages and acquire vocabulary. It provides a set of tools to read texts, look up unknown words and review them later as effortlessly as possible.
GitHub
Overview
Youtube video (v0.9, made by a user)
User manual

v0.12 update notes

New features: - Docker installation and update process has been improved. It does not require git and chmod commands anymore (except once for already existing users). - Added book length to the library list view. - Added word inflections table for Japanese. - Added text to speech option for the text reader. - Added bottom sheet vocabulary for mobile view. - Added progressive web app support. Now users can use LinguaCafe as a full screen mobile app. - Added font type management system.
Bug fixes: - Added missing kanji images. Now users can see the kanji stroke order and writing animation on the kanji info pages. - Book word counts now update after importing something. - Hover vocabulary now disappears when the user moves their mouse pointer to empty space. - Importing texts now skips too long words instead of throwing an error. - Importing dictionaries now skips records that contain a word or a definition that is too long instead of throwing an error. - Fixed highlighted word colors that were displayed incorrectly at several places. - Interactive text is not selectable anymore on the review page natively like other texts in the browser. - Previous example sentences are not visible anymore on the review page while the new one is loading. - Users cannot open a chapter in the text reader anymore that does not belong to their selected language. - JMDict's source language is not editable anymore. - Copying a selected word with ctrl+c won't set the word's level to new anymore. - It is now impossible to create a phrase without any words, which would corrupt the database. - Fixed light theme's warning color, because it was too yellow and lacking in contrast. For devices that already opened LinguaCafe, users must click on the reset color button to update it. - Fixed plain text mode copy-paste in Firefox. - Symbols won't be combined anymore with words in Japanese. This only applies to texts that are imported after this update. - Fixed a bug that caused text importing to fail in Japanese, if the last word was combined with the previous word during post processing. - Polish language had a font type that displayed incorrect letters.
Other changes: - Disabled Thai import options temporarily, because they did not work. Will fix and re-enable them in v0.13. Users can still use it by manually importing text. - The import dialog won't close by itself anymore after importing has finished. - Laravel now produces more detailed logs, and logs both to the log file and the docker terminal.