The Birth of the Kendu Legend

It started with a whisper. Carried on the wind, barely audible. But for those who caught it, it was a signal, a great sign of a new dawn and a new legend. The alpha was undeniable. A mysterious connection to an ancient legend called Shytoshi who had promised enlightenment at the conclusion of the journey to the faithful.
There was something breathing in the shadows. A new hero was to emerge, Kendu Miazaki, shrouded in a cloak to obscure his true identity.
The wind carried that legend, the Messiah, across the landscape and those who heard him speak carried his words in their hands like the infant saviour. This legend created by Miazaki had the power to wrap itself around the hearts of those who believed in the great prophecy.
These hearts became warriors. Dedicated to cementing the folklore and ushering it into being. They put their fucking helmets on and tightened the straps. They were ready to go into battle.
At the foot of the hill, amongst his small following of PFP's with helmets, Martini in hand, Miazaki stood looking down upon the small gathering of faithfuls - "I am one man. I am no one special. I am replaceable. If you unearthed me you would be disappointed as I am just a man" The words sounded eerily familiar. Right?
Who was this new messiah among us? Where had he been for 2.5 years? What was his purpose? Why did he return? And was that the sweet scent of Jager bombs on his breath?
At the foot of the great mountain, loyalists assembled, they saw the clouds shimmering at the peaks. "One step at a time. You $KENDU it" said Miazaki. "The 1 billion market cap party will happen when we reach the summit". His voice shrouded in a thick Australian drawl which seemed at complete odds with this type of prophecy narrative.
As the army set forth on foot, their eyes on the peak of the mountain, their hearts cradling the great prophecy, they had one goal in mind. Moon this bitch. Hard.
The journey was arduous, each step a test of endurance and resolve. Through rugged terrain and treacherous paths, jeet dumps, accidental maestro accidents, wen boys and moon bois, Miazaki led his band of loyalists with unwavering determination. The wind carried their whispers, a symphony of hope and determination, as they pressed on toward the summit.
They battled fierce beasts that lurked in the shadows, scammers, dips, dumps, long consolidation periods, their roars echoing through the valleys. They weathered storms that threatened to tear them asunder, their spirits unbroken by the fury of nature.
Many shady figures emerged, posing as the faithful. Offering to lend their armies to the cause in return for a 1% supply of Kendu tokens.
But Miazaki stood strong and saw these people of perceived influence as they were, tricksters with synthetic armies without heart and conviction, who would run at the first sight of resistence. Some of the Kendu army questioned Miazaki, saw these people of influence as a viable and easy option to lessen their workload on the way to the summit.
Miazaki stood before his doubters. "Go back down the mountain to the Solana cesspool from wence you came. We do not need those with Jeet hearts and minds among us". Challenged by their lack of faith, these few jeets who lacked the Kendu Attitude fell to their knees, cucked each other, slipped and tumbled into the Solana Swamp or back at base camp, never to be seen again"
At a time of need, one great titan joined the journey, Mike O'Hearn, his ripped organic body shaming the fat ass keyboard warriors and giving them renewed faith. Those who saw this Demi God were secretly beguiled by him, even if they couldn't admit it to themselves.
Even a Crowned Prince joined the army, bowing before Miazaki and offering his unwavering loyalty.
The now large army came across a small whining gollum like creature, Larky Poos, who lived halfway up the mountain, scraping pots of gold from others who had tried to climb the great mountain before.
"I'm glad you ave joined us" bellowed Pete, a loyal Kendu warrior.
"Peeete! What the heck??" cried Larky Poos, as Pete placed an extremely large helmet on Larky Poos tiny little jeet skull.
Resistance was futile. The legend was already too great to deny. And soon little Larky Poos joined the crusade and for the first time, without a secret bag of gold for his efforts.
Throughout the journey, Miazaki remained steadfast, a beacon of courage and resilience for his followers. With each passing obstacle, his legend grew, his name whispered in awe and reverence by those who witnessed his deeds. And in turn his army grew, assembling to 5000 strong. But there was a storm or resistance brewing that made some falter.
Miazaki turned to his army. "One step at a time, one heart at a time. And so the prophecy shall be deemed infallible. For each heart beats as one. A sentient heart. An organic legend borne of your blood, sweat and tears. Beating so loud through the land, that is has awoken the ancient spirits".
One faltering loyalist cried out. "What's next???! We need...."
But before the words could fall from his mouth, Miazaki bellowed. "There is no one coming to save you Jeet!"
Miazaki looked at all his children...
"You are all jeets"
His eyes cast across them, landing in particular on Larky Poos.
"What the Heck??" blubbered Larky Poos.
"Everyone has their price, Larky Poos" Miazaki continued... "You will not all be here when we reach the peak. You are all replaceable. We shall see who carries the spirit of the five Inus once we reach the peak".
After some time, the arduous journey saw the weak crumble. Jeeting themselves back down to the valley of Dead spirits, Solana Valley. Others who could not take another step, joined the cuck circus on the mountainside. So much cucking that a case or two of Covid 19 broke out and threatened to strike Miazaki down. But those who cradled the prophecy and aspired to be part of the great legend, continued, one foot in front of the other towards their ultimate destiny, and carried Miazaki until his health returned.
At last, they reached the mid point of the great mountain, its peak obscured by clouds that danced like wraiths in the sky. With a final glance at his comrades, Miazaki raised his Martini high, a symbol of their unwavering determination.
"All of you still here are great Kendu Chads! And for that I will reward you with a equally great utility. You are about to have your little jeet minds blown" he declared, his voice ringing out with a newfound strength.
As they climbed higher and higher, the air grew thin and the winds howled with ferocious intensity. Yet still, they pressed on, fuelled by the belief that they were destined for greatness.
And then, after what seemed like an eternity, they reached the summit, the clouds parting to reveal a breathtaking vista that stretched out before them. In that moment, they knew that they had achieved the impossible, that they had fulfilled the Kendu prophecy that had guided them from the very beginning.
With tears of joy streaming down their faces, Miazaki and his loyalists stood atop the mountain, their hearts filled with a sense of accomplishment that transcended words. For they knew that they had proven themselves worthy of the legend that had brought them together, and that they would forever be remembered as the heroes who had dared to defy fate itself.
A bright light emerged from the skies and Shytoshi himself descended from the clouds.
"Welcome to the promise land, Kendu Chads. I have been waiting for you"

So my name is Eren I'm male 24 and born and raised here in Australia, so like the title kind of implies I've never felt a human connection to anyone I've talked to and because of that I usually get bored of the people I talk to pretty quick and it never goes long term. I have a hard time getting emotion or giving it as well and although I've never gotten it checked out I've been told it could be something like aspd or something like that, despite this all, I'm fully content with who I am and it doesn't bother me.
So anyways I'm down to see if someone gets my attention and changes that, or can just chat short term or something as well, I enjoy talking about people's ideals and lives, I feel like I've had a more interesting life which has probably shaped the person I am now. Anyways feel free to send a message.

Selling my personal collection. Over 800 Games.
Sorry my bad english. Paypal ff.
Free Shipping over $100. More photos at request. Offers are welcome. Most of these Prices are based on Pricharting (and pricecharting price are inaccurate so sorry im lazy to put my prices for these 800 games) Offers are welcome Worst can say is no.There's a problem with letter T jumps to C in switch and vita to A. working on it. Also i have blaster master and shantae slipcovers. Want to sell them together with Slipcovers.
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Nintendo Switch
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim CIB+ 32.92
1971 Project Helios New 15.41
Boy and His Blob New 50.49
Little Golf Journey New 29.62
Robot Named Fight [Premium Edition] New 50.5
Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion New 25.68
AeternoBlade II New 35.5
Afterparty New 38
Aggelos New 38.22
AI: The Somnium Files CIB+ 60.5
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX New 18.98
Alwa's Collection New 25.62
American Hero New 40.49
Ancestors Legacy New 24.07
Annapurna Interactive [Deluxe Limited Edition Collection] New 230.00
Ape Out [Special Reserve] New 40.00
Ara Fell & Rise of the Third Power New 57.24
Arcade Spirits New 20
Archvale New 51.25
ARMS CIB+ 30.5
Ary and the Secret of Seasons New 12.52
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore New 55.00
Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection CIB+ 17.48
Astalon: Tears of the Earth New 50.63
Astral Chain New 48.99
Astronite New 19.48
Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy New 55.00
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness and the Secret Hideout CIB+ 49.5
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness and the Secret Hideout New 60.1
Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle New 65.00
Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 New 48.5
Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack CIB+ 25.79
Balan Wonderworld New 11.77
Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Editions New 120.00
Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe CIB+ 32.61
Battle Princess Madelyn: Royal Edition New 52.88
Black Bird New 55.5
Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition New 48.72
Blasphemous CIB+ 108.49
Blaster Master Zero New 44.14
Blaster Master Zero II New 40.49
Blaster Master Zero III New 34.5
Blazing Beaks New 30.02
Blazing Chrome CIB+ 65.92
Bloodrayne 1 & 2: Revamped Dual Pack w/ Slipcover New 100.47
BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites New 40.49
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night New 21.23
Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince New 46.48
Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King CIB+ 150.47
Blue Fire CIB+ 28.49
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Bomb Chicken CIB+ 38.14
BROFORCE [SWITCH RESERVE] New 40.00
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling New 55.93
Bugsnax CIB+ 30.77
Burnout Paradise Remastered CIB+ 14.98
BUTCHER New 36.9
Cannon Dancer: Osman New 54
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Card Shark Collector's Edition New 40.00
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Castlevania Anniversary Collection New 40.00
Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche New 40.97
Cat Quest + Cat Quest II: Pawsome Pack New 49.5
Cathedral New 66.91
Celeste New 62.39
Chicken Police - Paint it RED! CIB+ 13.25
Children of Morta CIB+ 22.09
Children of Zodiarcs New 44.77
Citizens Unite! Earth X Space New 29.49
Coffee Talk New 42.15
COGEN: Sword of Rewind & Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 Double Pack New 80.48
Collar X Malice New 30.49
Contra Anniversary Collection New 41.45
Contra Anniversary Collection New 41.45
Cooking Mama: Cookstar New 36.11
Corpse Killer: 25th Anniversary Edition New 42.7
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Demon Throttle [Reserve Edition] New 25.25
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Deponia Collection New 83.14
Dex New 48.38
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Dimension Drive [Limited Edition] New 65.48
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Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and the Lion King New 18.29
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Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition New 180.49
Dodgeball Academia New 19.5
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DRAINUS New 63.39
Dreamscaper New 44.72
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Elliot Quest New 28.48
Enclave HD New 52.67
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights New 55.00
Endling - Extinction is Forever New 25.76
Epic Chef New 15.57
Espgaluda II New 60.27
Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force New 48.41
FAR: Lone Sails New 49.69
Fast RMX New 71.73
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Fault Milestone One New 28.49
Fight'N Rage New 45.49
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Flinthook New 45.49
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Fran Bow New 111.48
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Going Under New 37.47
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Grandia HD Collection New 82.51
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Layers of Fear: Legacy New 147.86
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Love Esquire [Limited Edition] New 90.5
LoveKami Trilogy New 35.00
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LUNARK New 49.52
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Mary Skelter 2 New 40.00
Mary Skelter: Finale New 49.39
Mato Anomalies New 19.73
Mega Man 11 New 20.48
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Mighty Gunvolt Burst New 44.45
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Minoria New 50.47
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Moero Chronicle Hyper New 90.35
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Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight New 71.68
MONARK Deluxe Edition New 37
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate New 42.69
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin New 31.49
Monster Sanctuary New 58.46
Monstrum New 38.5
Mother Russia Bleeds [Special Reserve] New 45.00
Mother Russia Bleeds [Special Reserve] New 45.00
Ms. Splosion Man CIB+ 31.98
Mulaka New 60.00
Murder By Numbers Collectors Edition New 80.36
Mushihimesama New 60.7
My Friend Pedro [Special Reserve Edition] New 45.00
Narita Boy New 45.55
NEO: The World Ends With You CIB+ 20.5
NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 New 43.06
Neon Abyss New 42.38
Neversong & Pinstripe CIB+ 37.5
New Super Lucky's Tale New 33.59
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe New 39.5
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch New 26.5
NieR: Automata - The End of YoRHa Edition New 39.5
Night in the Woods New 59.92
Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition New 56.06
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection New 50.42
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No More Heroes CIB+ 40.5
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No More Heroes III CIB+ 15.5
Ocean's Heart New 53.33
Octahedron New 45.43
Octopath Traveler New 52.43
Octopath Traveler II New 39.99
Oddworld - Collection New 36.25
Ã Âkami HD New 32.99
One Step From Eden New 34.15
Oniken + Odallus Collection New 36.51
Opus Collection CIB+ 22.49
Ori: The Collection New 28.97
Othercide New 32.45
Outlast: Bundle of Terror / Outlast 2 CIB+ 250.00
Overlord: Escape from Nazarick New 35.97
Owlboy CIB+ 16.48
Oxenfree New 99.53
Panzer Dragoon New 40.5
Panzer Paladin New 48.13
Pathway New 27.6
Phoenotopia: Awakening [Premium Edition] New 114.25
Pikmin 3 Deluxe CIB+ 35.00
Pikmin 4 New 42.79
Piofiore: Fated Memories New 27.95
PixelJunk Eden 2 New 25.49
Pocky & Rocky Reshrined New 25.49
PokÃÂ©mon Legends: Arceus New 41.19
PokÃÂ©mon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX CIB+ 40.5
PokÃÂ©mon Sword CIB+ 30.26
PokÃÂ©mon Violet New 44.5
Postal Redux New 25.5
PowerSlave: Exhumed New 55.00
Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 2 [Deluxe Edition] New 43.99
Prodeus New 40.67
Project Warlock New 67.14
Puyo Puyo Tetris New 17.5
Q.U.B.E. 2 New 51.32
Quake New 38.49
Radiant Silvergun New 58.09
Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan New 23.82
Razion EX New 90.00
realMyst: Masterpiece Edition New 78.08
RÃÂ©publique: Anniversary Edition New 35.49
Return of the Obra Dinn New 58.18
Return to Monkey Island CIB+ 43.09
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Risk of Rain 2 New 14.7
River City Girls CIB+ 80.23
River City Girls 2 New 50.5
River City Girls [PAX Variant] New 142.6
River City Girls Zero New 44.49
River City: Rival Showdown New 30.49
Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos CIB+ 30.00
Roki CIB+ 30.00
Rolling Sky Collection CIB+ 20.00
Root Film New 34.09
RUINER [SWITCH RESERVE] New 45.00
Rune Factory 3 Special New 23.41
Rune Factory 3 Special New 23.41
Rune Factory 4 Special [Archival Edition] New 90.00
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin New 27.5
Sally Face [Deluxe Edition] New 224.81
Sam & Max Save the World New 43.5
Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space Remastered New 44
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time New 70.48
Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition New 33.5
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition New 32.49
Sea Horizon [Limited Edition] New 42.49
Sea of Solitude: The Director's Cut New 20.00
Seabed New 40.42
SeaBed [Limited Edition] New 135.38
Senran Kagura Reflexions New 129.74
Senren * Banka New 70.00
SENSEs: Midnight [Limited Edition] New 47.43
Serious Sam Collection [Switch Reserve] New 50.00
Seven Pirates H New 30.00
Seven Pirates H New 30.00
Seven Pirates H New 30.00
Shadow Man Remastered New 48.39
Shadowgate New 62.5
Shadowrun Trilogy New 45.00
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Shadowverse: Champion's Battle New 21.95
Shantae New 39.34
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse New 381.21
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse Box 49.62
Shantae and the Seven Sirens New 50.2
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero [Ultimate Edition] New 38.2
Shantae: Risky's Revenge New 38.51
Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn New 19.57
Shikhondo: Soul Eater New 34.44
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster New 25.5
Shin Megami Tensei V New 22.38
Shin Megami Tensei V New 22.38
Shining Resonance Refrain [Draconic Launch Edition] New 48.6
Sine Mora EX New 23.02
Skelattack New 45.00
Slime-san New 43.74
Smile For Me New 30.00
SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy New 29.15
Sol Cresta: Dramatic Edition New 45.48
Sonic Colors Ultimate CIB+ 15.48
Sonic Frontiers CIB+ 21.62
Sonic Mania New 16.51
Spiritfarer New 28.95
Splatoon 2 CIB+ 19.67
Splatoon 3 New 43.99
Star Wars Pinball New 19.72
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic New 60.49
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords New 59.79
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords New 59.79
Star Wars: Republic Commando New 26.45
Steel Assault New 48
Streets of Rage 4 New 33.45
Strife: Veteran Edition New 30.00
Subnautica + Subnautica: Below Zero New 32.49
Super Blood Hockey New 60.96
Super Bomberman R New 20.42
Super Mario 3D All-Stars CIB+ 70.00
Super Mario Maker 2 CIB+ 30.48
Super Meat Boy New 38.5
Super Meat Boy Forever New 25.98
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania New 13.48
Supraland New 33.75
Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido New 12.17
Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythm Festival New 15.5
Tails of Iron [Crimson Knight Edition] New 42.89
Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition New 30.41
Tandem: A Tale of Shadows New 20.48
Terraria New 24.66
DioField Chronicle CIB+ 25.46
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim CIB+ 35.31
Falconeer: Warrior Edition New 18.88
Friends Of Ringo Ishikawa New 26.73
Great Ace Attorney Chronicles CIB+ 30.98
Knight Witch Deluxe Edition New 32.07
Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III - Extracurricular Edition CIB+ 31.77
Legend of Tianding New 45.00
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom New 47.46
Letter: A Horror Visual Novel [Limited Edition] New 73.75
The Messenger [Special Reserve Games Edition] New 280.00
Missing CIB+ 35.5
Mummy Demastered New 57.71
Red Lantern New 58.5
RED STRINGS CLUB [SWITCH RESERVE] New 38.5
Silver Case 2425 Deluxe Edition CIB 25.00
TakeOver New 47.41
Talos Principle New 40.00
Touryst New 60.00
Wonderful 101: Remastered New 23.5
World Ends with You: Final Remix New 53.95
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension New 53.51
Thumper New 45.45
Time on Frog Island CIB+ 17.43
Timespinner [Limited Run] CIB+ 77.28
Tiny Barbarian DX New 33.97
To The Moon New 67.98
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! CIB+ 49.86
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore New 66.72
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore New 66.72
TowerFall New 45.5
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes CIB+ 24.99
Treasures Of The Aegean New 17.98
Trigger Witch New 34.59
Trigger Witch - Limited Edition New 57.66
Trover Saves the Universe New 37.76
Turok / Turok 2: Seeds of Evil New 167.4
Twin Blades of the Three Kingdoms New 30.00
Two Point Hospital New 26.5
UnderMine New 51.08
Unravel Two CIB+ 18.35
Unreal Life New 39.15
Unsighted New 47.2
Untitled Goose Game New 22.45
Valfaris New 39.64
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection New 70.61
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection II New 50.5
Valkyria Chronicles 4 New 66.81
Very Very Valet New 17.77
Wandersong CIB+ 33.99
Warborn New 16.6
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus CIB+ 21
WarioWare: Get it Together! CIB+ 24.55
West of Dead New 39.1
Wizard of Legend New 55.00
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap New 39.14
World Of Simulators New 45
Wreckfest New 25.5
Wulverblade New 68.83
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Loose 42.6
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna the Golden Country loose 45
Xtreme Sports New 50.5
Yoku's Island Express CIB+ 35.5
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair New 35.5
Young Souls New 34.49
Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution CIB+ 17.69
Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition (Elite Edition) New 45.49
Yurukill: The Calumniation Games (Deluxe Edition) New 20.73
Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol New 40.09
PS2
Armored Core Nexus CIB105.33
PS4
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I’m on week 1 of our watch for our AU kiddo, and I LOVE a lot about this watch. But there’s a good bit I hope to see improved in the near future. I opted for the most expensive monthly plan (min 3 mos) before we go all in.
So far, I really like that the watch is EXCLUSIVLEY a GPS watch with calling and texting. No internet, no social media, no radio… and no games. There are timers, a calculator, voice memos, and kid-quality photos and videos (which suits our needs). It’s interesting enough to keep our kid’s interest, but doesn’t have risks or distractions most others do. 🙌
The watch band was a breeze to change (didn’t require a pin tool), and the straps actually are tight enough to fit my petite kid’s wrist. There’s still some kinks to work out, and tomorrow we really put it to the test.
Overall, I’m very happy with it. I have quite a few questions still, and a “wish list” of recommendations for the company to consider. I’m waiting on a reply for an update to fix the problematic GPS, which still worries me. I’ll try to update once we use it more. If you use the watch, please share your tips for a newbie like me. Hope my thoughts and questions below are helpful to some, and I’d love Cosmo to take some of these suggestions to heart if possible. Overall, a GREAT product for our needs! —— ❓QUESTIONS❓
WATER RESISTANCE 🏊: - why must you advise against swimming if it’s IP68? To be IP68 it needs to be at least one meter deep for at least 30 mins (COULD be between 30 mins and 4 hours.) Why shouldn’t a kid in floaties wear it if only swimming for about a half an hour? - my issue is, I don’t EVER want my kid to take their watch off without me there, ever. If they swim for 30 mins at camp, she’s losing it, or forgetting it in her bag or elsewhere…
ADDITIONAL WARRANTY: - I was excited to be offered this when activating our watch. For something like 2.99/mo we have extra insurance against water damage, damage, theft/loss! - how does this work? Is there a deductible or any “watch outs”? Is it via Cosmo or a 3rd party? (Does anyone have any experiences to share?)
GPS - it’s pretty glitchy, and “lost” my kid for something like 2 hours and TOTALLY missed her two hours at school… — it saw her leave home, then nothing while on her way to school (at all), and NEVER saw her at school (at all), only to “find” her hours later at the afterschool program. 😳 — what’s worse, I COULD see MYSELF in the cosmo app when I was at school with her! So, my VZN phone (even in semi dead zone) saw me in the guardian app, but never my child. - THIS IS VERY CONCERNING, but I hear Cosmo is aware of it and planning an update to the Guardian App (?) to fix this… 🤔 (isn’t the issue that the GPS on the watch wasn’t working, not the app, since it’s also not in her history?)
SYNCING/Real Time Changes not Updating: -when I turn off, or adjust the time for a “school mode”, it does not update on her watch. How can I push an update to it flashes to match the admin settings? —this has been a big issue. I suddenly NEED to message my kid, and I’d left it on school mode. I turn it off, but the watch never recognizes the change.
SOS MODE: - it CANNOT be turned off? (Only auto after 15 min timeout?) - how can we allow the child to text at least in SOS mode? (This was a big complaint on many forums from people encouraging others to stay away from Cosmo, because they felt SOS handicapped access and in the event GPS isn’t tracking right, there’s no way to help or communicate with the child.) - Will SOS mode work while in school mode?
GROUP TEXTING: -We have 3 guardians. I sent a group text from my iPhone, and it looked like it worked. But on her watch, it ONLY showed as from me(mom). How do I get group texts to actually work as group texts on her phone?
BATTERY LIFE: - does WiFi hurt or help battery life? - is there a power reserve mode if needed?
——-
🙏🏻 REQUESTS 🙏🏻
PLEASE IMPROVE THE ACCURACY AND REFRESH RATE OF THE GPS (super important, see issue above)
ALLOW “RECENT” EMOJIS & PRESETS: can you program a future update to “remember” the most recently used presets and emojis, like a phone does? So they don’t have to scroll down a million times accidentally clicking the wrong items along the way? (My kid says it’s too hard to type a text, so only uses the voice memo to reply. She’s right, it’s clunky…) —ideally, she could talk-text but that’s probably too sophisticated and requires a “Siri” like tool.
WE NEED MORE MODES: We need more modes on the watch. —We need a “bedtime” mode - where nothing works except maybe texts/calls to guardians (it’s clunky to set TWO extra school modes for AM and PM, but that blocks ALL contacts and features.) - please KEEP school mode, I think this is a great feature! - we need a DND or Study Mode, that the adult OR child can turn on (but PARENTS MUST BE ABLE TO OVERRIDE IF NEEDED), so they’re not disturbed while attending something like: church, sports practice, studying
ADD GUARDIAN ACCESS TO CONTENT: - give guardians access content on the watch, like all the silly voice memos, selfies, etc. remotely? - allow guardians the option to see what is being said between “contacts”? - how will guardians know when their kid has filled up their watch storage with too many blurry selfies and silly voice clips? - PLEASE enable guardian control over settings like volume, vibration, etc… —- and add these controls as options within each “MODE” (we need more modes, see below)
LISTEN IN: (controversial, I know… hear me out) - we need a way to listen in, outside of the SOS (BUT AGAIN, I feel you really NEED to ALSO enable communication DURING and SOS, it’s a huge hindrance and reason for avoidance from many parents on AU forums… 😉) —the LISTEN IN feature should NOT be built into the school mode. (This is because it’s a privacy violation for some… hear me out…) —- INSTEAD: you need to enable a guardian to listen in (discretely, without the watch face making it obvious, and without the guardian’s voice being heard), SO a parent can listen in if their child is as a PUBLIC place (park, field, public transportation) - where there are NO PRIVACY RIGHTS/expectations/risks/etc., but so we can know our special needs child is safe, around safe people and making safe choices in PUBLIC places. —- NOTE: obviously, there ARE other watches that offer the listen in: namely AngelCare, TickTalk, Spysite, etc… Just make sure you maintain encrypted channels for “listen in” or “live listening”, AND, make your PRIVACY policy crystal clear. (There are trusted companies and magazines who now encourage people to buy alternatives to Angel merely because Angel Watch doesn’t have a “posted privacy” policy… I guess people assume that means they’re listening in, storing, etc… which is unlikely and gross.) ——-BUT, we do NEED a listen in option or “auto answer” guardian controlled setting for when they’re in a public place and we aren’t entirely sure they’re being adequately supervised or safe.
LOCKING BAND: - we need a locking band option for special needs kiddos who may take the watches off, or be bullied and have them taken off of them. - these exist and are available for other watches (including Angel Watch), and the hardware looks cheap if you buy it by the 100 qty on Alibaba. Sadly, I just need one. - similar watches with this security feature (which is standard if you opt into your local police’s program, but they use a non-removable bracelet or anklet… so those with autism, Dimentia, etc. cannot take them off.) - GPS watches offering these include Angel Watch, Tranquil, Theora, EO5 in Asia, etc.) Theirs seem made for the standard 20mm silicone strap, so I’d love to see this as an add-on. 👉It could be a real differentiator and alllw Cosmo to market themselves to those on ASD who elope, or those with Alzheimer’s or dimentia…😉 Will add photos if I can in comments…

“Sha’ul went along one side of the mountain, while David and his men went along the other. David was hurrying to get away from Sha’ul, while Sha’ul and his men were trying to surround David and his men in order to capture them. But then a messenger came to Sha’ul, saying, ‘Hurry, come, because the P’lishtim are invading the country!’ So Sha’ul stopped chasing David and went to fight the P’lishtim. Therefore they called that place Sela-Hamachlekot [rock of divisions].“-1 Samuel 23:26-28
If you study carefully how David kept eluding Saul…
You’ll get a good idea of how God rescues you from dangerous situations.
Let me illustrate what I mean.
Prompted by the Spirit, David and his men felt they needed to leave Zif.
So they went to the Ma’on desert in the Arabah.
Ma’on is now called Tel Ma’in and is about 8 miles south of Hebron.
It’s on a tall hill, which gave David a good view of the area.
The Arabah is a dry, empty area that goes along the Jordan River to the Red Sea.
David and his men were not in the village of Ma’on but in the desert nearby.
When David heard that Saul and his men were coming, he moved again.
This time he went to a rocky area with lots of caves, thinking it would be hard for Saul’s men to find him.
The area had many caves, big and small.
As Saul’s men checked one cave, David’s men would move to another.
When Saul’s men left a cave, David’s men would go back to it.
It was a serious game of hide and seek.
Soon Saul found out exactly where David and his men were hiding.
He decided to encircle the area by having his army come in from two sides.
If this was a chess game, Saul’s move was a checkmate.
David was effectively trapped.
Saul may have been an evil nut case, but he was no dummy.
The same could be said of many ruthless leaders throughout history…
They may have no moral compass…
But can come up with brilliantly devious plans.
Now here’s the thing…
And this is where I want you to take heart.
David’s fate was NOT in the king’s hands…
Nor was it in his hands…
How often do we forget this simple truth?
Your life is not in your hands.
This should be a freeing concept for you…
This means if you’ve surrendered your life to the Lord…
You have nothing to worry about…
Whether it’s money, health, or relationships…
Nothing…
The scriptural situation we’re examining right now is a perfect example of this.
In perfect timing, the Philistines decided to attack Israel just as Saul’s men were about to catch David.
The Philistines saw that King Saul, the leader of Israel, had left his country unprotected to chase after David.
Messengers quickly told Saul about the attack, and he had no choice but to stop chasing David and go back to defend his kingdom.
Isn’t this how God often works?
Through a series of events that seem like coincidences, both good and bad people end up doing God’s will.
David was saved from being caught and killed because God used the Philistines to help him
Because of what happened, the place was named Sela-Hamachlekot, which means the Rock of Divisions.
This name was to commemorate the day God created a divide between David’s men and Saul’s men in the rocky hills of Ma’on.
See ya all next time.
NEXT TIME WE BEGIN FIRST SAMUEL CHAPTER 24

I'm 31 years old, live in NJ. 5'9", 165 lbs (fit/athletic build) 3rd generation Chinese American (my family immigrated here in the 1900s). My family identifies as American as we tend to eat more pasta than rice and my generation has not learned the language. College educated with a Bachelor's in Biomedical Science (switched from an Engineering major...turns out I don't like theoretical math); currently working in the pharmaceutical industry and pretty much love the industry as there isn't any work drama and it's relatively straightforward yet challenging.
I've tried a few long distance relationships and they're quite difficult to manage...they were great when we able to meet in person and I didn't mind putting in the extra work. I'd be willing to try one if the distance is reasonable and the there is a definite spark between us. I am pretty sure I fit the definition of a demisexual, so I'll be strictly trying to form a connection first. I REALLY need the emotional connection before there is a sexual attraction, mentally I can't do hook ups (they're just really hard for me to handle and I have turned people down).
Personality wise I've been told that I tend to bring people together and keep things fun. I have a few different groups of friends and communities I am often with...and they can vary from the youngsters (21 to 30) to the old guys (60+) to the group that's around my age. I would say I'm pretty good at conversing and I try to stay on top of most current events. Mentally I'm an old man and feel more comfortable in that setting, so much that I literally hang out with 60+ years olds at the gym after a workout in the hot tub. I call them the hot tub gang and it's always a set of regulars where we might talk about the same thing every single day until someone newer to the group says that we talked about it yesterday.
I would say fitness is a major player in my life. I started out hating swimming as a kid, but here I am almost 27 years later...I made it through the lessons at the YMCA, joined a club team, swam in high school, swam in college and now I'm a swim coach and instructor as a hobby/side job in my free time. There's something about being a part of coaching people and watching them grow up and succeed that makes me smile.
My free time in the cold months usually consists of planning DIY projects or working on them. I tend to work on all the cars in the family and am the one that fixes them up or finds replacements for them. Or planning my next road trip to somewhere nicer. Whereas in the warm months I love going down to the beach to go for a swim and have a nice relaxing breakfast outdoors. I do have a few kayaks that I'll bring out to go with friends or if I feel it's safe a nice solo paddle to clear my mind. When I think about it, too many of my hobbies involve water. But I do enjoy things on dry land I promise!
I'm really looking for someone I can grow together with, a long term or forever relationship. I want a relationship where both of us put 100% in all the time and if we don't, we can talk to each other about our concerns and work it out. Honestly what I've realized is that maybe I am altruistic...I miss making someone feel happy and loved, miss the good morning texts, the waiting around all day just to see their texts, I miss spoiling someone and the feeling of that feeling of seeing that look that you get when someone truly loves you. I would love to slowly get to know you by having some conversations where the time just flies, then to a point where we talk nonstop, maybe some in person dates and then maybe eventually settle down together and enjoy life together.
Important stuff: Although I enjoy interacting with kids and it's a major part of my life...I don't want any of my own so...sorry if this is a dealbreaker for anyone. I don't drink (except for maybe wine at special occasions....I get really bad Asian Flush so I'll turn bright red if I smell alcohol essentially lol), not into smoking/drugs (Bad asthma and I'm just not into any of that stuff). I don't judge anyone that's into drinking or recreational drugs, it's just not for me personally. Religion wise, I'm Agnostic. Politically I lean relatively to the left.
I'm really searching for that genuine connection; voice calls are definitely a plus and would love to get to know you. It's alright if we end up just as friends that talk here and there.
If it sounds like you could be the one send me a chat or DM and tell me a bit about yourself. My name is Kevin and I'd love to know about you.

Westbridge the same day Redlina arrived.
The Kestral brigades had returned and began settling in again after the seemingly failed expedition to Ork Mountain. The Praetorians had begun preparations to move much of their logistics to waycross. The Boat force licked their wounds and prepared to move out once more, but Westbridge itself was restless, the civilian population was hungry, only being kept in check by the overly oppressive number of guardsmen and Batherstons actions during the last riot but how long would that last? There had been the raid on the food warehouses the other night that had only just been foiled but adding fuel to the unrest was the fact the Valyrrans had intensified their 'questioning' after each incident and with Commissar Gardners death it appeared the abhumans wanted blood...
Valyrran Intelligence officers Valtin Redlina and Vilkes had been given the green light so to speak, they had been restrained for far too long in their opinion but Commissar Lion had finally approved for more drastic action even though Elzy, Oats and Fizzy's investigation continued into the 1066th's commissars death, the issue of the rest of the T'au operatives was unresolved and while brutal, the Valyrran officers had come to an agreement. Of the few hundred that had been dragged for questioning twenty-three had been unable to provide adequate alibis or cast enough doubt as to their loyalties to the xenos and as such twenty unlucky "rebels" today would find themselves being a bloody reminder to the others about what happens when individuals try to oppose Imperial rule and the remaining three whom Fizzy had been able to get more information out of would get another round of questioning.
People had noticed the abhumans acting strange at first, squads marching towards the main square outside city hall, the other Imperial officers had all been notified that there was going to be something happening at the town hall that might cause a reaction from the T'au operatives if they still had not been caught and to remain on high alert for any opportunistic sabotage attempts.
Redlina had marched out after her meeting with the other officers and had passed the prisoners being marched the other direction, she caught her son's eyes as she passed. He looked worried seeing her condition but to his credit quickly hid his emotions and continued on with his grim duty. Today the Valyrrans would execute the 20 collaborators in line with Imperial law as approved by a member of the commissariat. it was not pretty and it would not be popular but the abhumans demanded blood. To them a commissar represented the Emperor's will, to kill one of them was a shock to the system that could break the Valyrrans fighting spirit if not addressed.
The Valyrrans had been allowed to perform the execution but the deaths had to be quick. Something that anyone who had witnessed the executions at Deltapoint would understand was a mercy. The sentence was announced via loudspeaker and the execution would happen at 1900 hours sharp, the main square was lined with Valyrrans watching the crowd that would surely form to witness it, keeping anyone away from the prisoners at bayonet point.
Dex's squad had been called up from barracks and the motley group of Valyrran specialists and tag-along Minthelian now sat inside a crassus armoured transport with the ramp down, they were in reserve but in doing so had been placed rather close to the about to be executed prisoners. Darwin was sitting beside Hazel and blocked her view of the outside and sat with one large hand on her leg with the other holding the giant autocannon they both were responsible for. Sitting opposite Hazel was a Valyrran intelligence officer who was fiddling with his ornate powerclaw and humming a tune to himself, evidently looking forward to using said claw on someone shortly. Dex and the others sat looking uninterested, having any excuse to be out of the barracks was great but the Intelligence officer sitting opposite was not what anyone wanted to have to share a cramped space with ever.
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15 minutes later Inside the hospital in relative privacy, Redlina sat stripped to the waist to allow Doctor Kellan to check her rather serious stab wound, the very literal Valyrran had scowled at her and advised the general that she should have had this injury treated a day ago and that if she had been a normal human she most likely would be dead. Redlina had ignored him and instead stared at Lion who was still at eye height even with Redlina sitting. it was just the three of them inside Kellan's cramped office away from prying eyes and ears.
"You wanted to discuss Major Zero commissar." Redlina stated after wincing as the doctor unwrapped her blood stained bandages.
"Yes, the... other regiments are pushing for a formal inquiry or court martial." he said with his hands clasped behind his back trying not to show his discomfort at seeing the general in this state of undress.
She raised an eyebrow. "I was under the impression you had already made your decision Commissar?"
Lion tried his best to not show any annoyance. "Yes... but Colonels Arvin and Braithwaite have formally requested this go outside of the regiments internal disciplinary procedure, as you can surely understand, a guardsman is dead and its a Taronian one at that. Zero may have defended herself but she hardly does herself any favours with her conduct. That and the fact she is more than capable of overpowering two Taronians in the dark without killing one. If she hadnt killed anyone then this would not have developed into this at all... general we cannot ignore it or brush it aside without causing damage to relations, unnecessary damage at that. Both colonels are sensible people, we should find a way that eases both of their concerns and satisfies their request for action."
Redlina took a deep breath and in doing so got a grunt of disapproval from Kellan who was trying to clean her wound while this conversation was going on. "She is not being demoted, you and I were firmly in agreement with that before and my opinion has not changed, I wont pull my best armour officer off the line over one dead guardsman and grumbling from the other regiments."
Lion nodded. "True but even still, is this worth fighting both the Taronians and Praetorians over? if it comes to it I wont allow them to conduct a public inquiry involving officers as that will devolve into backing their side. A commissariat run inquiry perhaps will be better, its the most likely outcome that will not cause more issues and would be seen as neutral."
Redlina did not blink, her red eyes burning into Lions soul or so it felt like to him.
"You are the commissar for the 1st Valyrran, these matters fall to you. If you support an inquiry then I will not object. I will punish her as per our internal regimental policies for bringing the regiment into disrepute"
"You're not going to kill her are you?"
"No, nor will I demote her regardless of the outcome or recommendation of this commissariat hearing. Now unless there is anything else you are dismissed."
Lion saluted and left the room, he would notify the involved parties and begin preparations for the inquiry that would happen once fort Ko'Var was taken.
Kellan did not comment, he simply continued prodding around the wound completely distracted by his task.

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General Redlina to Colonels Arvin and Braithwaite.
In regards to your calls for an inquiry into Major Elaen's (Zero) conduct that resulted in the death of a Taronian guardsman. I believe myself & Commissar Lion have already made it clear. She will not be demoted nor removed from her position over this. In his eyes and therefore my own, the Major defended herself from an attack from two Taronian guardsmen that did not stand down nor identify themselves and the resulting death was purely an accident as affirmed in the majors report of the incident.
Regardless after consulting with Commissar Lion, he believes a commissariat led inquiry into the event should take place to show all parties that this incident is being taken seriously the inquiry can come to a decision as to whom is at fault and that will settle the matter.
Additionally unrelated to the inquiry or its findings Major Elaen will be subjected to public flogging after the fortress is taken. 500 Lashes. For failing in her duty as a senior officer of the 1st Valyrran and resulting in the requirement for this inquiry to even take place.
Zero will be informed of this decision at the commencment of the inquiry once the fortress is taken. I take the discipline of my Valyrrans very seriously but I also do not appreciate this public push for an inquiry by two of my commanders.
In his name.
General Victoria Redlina, 1st Valyrran. Northern Front Commander.
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Taskforce Liberation forward command post. North of Fort Ko'Var
Colonel Lilzton stood atop his command Salamander scout vehicle nestled into a well concealed observers position on a mountainside overlooking the fortress, around him troops moved anti thermal tarps and random pieces of foilage to further conceal their command post. he looked down to the near treeline and saw his Liberation troops running back and forth, they had been digging trenches and foxholes closer towards the clearing and the frankly suicidal stretch of open ground leading up to the northern road into the fortress itself. He was not going to order an infantry or armour charge until he was sure they had suppressed the T'au defenders, just as they had always planned.
His vox crackled to life suddenly making him snap out of his thoughts, his vox operator turned to him and held up a headset. "All batteries in position colonel, dug in and ready to begin on your order."
He was frankly astounded the 5 artillery Captains had somehow managed to get all 500 heavy guns into position, the amount of cannons Liberation had brought to bare was monumental, it had taken 30 years to gather them all and now all that hard work was paying off, some would say this many guns pointed at a single target was overkill but Liberation had to take this fort as the first of many strongpoints if it wanted to take back Gryllus so better to go overkill than play it safe. Especially with the large Imperial forces approaching the fort from the south too.
"Juno, Falcon, Thunder, Proton, Sword. Commence bombardment on your presighted marks. Observers will report effectiveness, dont let our rounds stray too far we must avoid hitting the far side once the southern forces get into position."
There was silence followed by five confirmations and then the mountains themselves shook. Liberation launched the first salvo of many and a deafening roar of hundreds of guns caused the forests themselves to shake. Darrah panned his magnoculars over to the fort and after a few moments of anticipation, great plumes of dirt and snow erupted all over the fortress outer wall, sending chunks of rock and permacrete flying. It was only the beginning, a wall of noise began to echo back across the open ground towards Liberations lines. He barked into the vox for spotters to remain on alert and anti air teams to watch for any drones that slipped through the outer lines.
"Hunter, Flash, prepare your units for the next phase, we wait for the signal from southern command." Just behind the infantry two hundred leman russ tanks sat in defilade, all of them pointed south towards the fort. When the signal was given they would begin an armoured charge in an effort to break through the outer wall and pave the way for the infantry riding in salamanders to flood in behind in what was hoped would be a shock assault that would crush through the defenders positions and break the siege quickly rather than force a prolonged and tedius war of attrition with the dug in defenders.
Now was the worst part... waiting. He wondered what Kaia was doing right now.
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Major Toina 1st Valyrran, 12th Assault Company. On route to Fort Ko'Var from the south.
Another ambush up ahead had caused the slowly trundling convoy to screech to a halt, tailbacks the entire way through the forest all the way back to Waycross. Major Toina knew it was another ambush when she heard the explosions up ahead and the crackle of lasguns firing through the morning fog. After Major Baxton had been killed during the first ambush the convoy had continued and now Toina was again awoken from her restless sleep by explosions and reports of ambush up by the Taronian vanguard.
"More drones, only light resistance, one Trojan is immobilized, moving it off the road over." A Taronian reported from the front. It seemed that even now the T'au commander was using their drones to try and slow the advance but they must know by now it was hopeless.
An hour later and Toina's Crassus arrived at what had been selected as the mustering point just south of the fortress. She opened the hatch of her crassus and her augmented abhuman hearing meant she could hear the thundering artillery duel occuring to the north very clearly. A sign that Liberation had lived up to its end of the bargain and begun to shell the entire northern side of the fortress, the noise was relentless and she noticed that many Valyrrans had put on their helmets with the inbuilt mufflers to try and alleviate the noise.
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At Waycross, Major Zero was about to join the column of vehicles heading north, her 9 Macharius would be needed for the first attack supposedly and Major Minton had a plan for her. She saw a crassus from the 14th assault company just ahead of her towing a trailer filled with melta charges and another was being fitted with the specialised melta ram that Valyrran troops had developed to breach Ork fortifications back home, the fact they were bringing out such heavy equipment was a sign that this fort was not expected to fall easily. Minton should be joining Toina at the mustering point soon and more than likely a joint officers briefing would be called to finalise the plans for the first assault within the next day or so as the army got settled.
Zero sat exposed from the top of her macharius vanquisher and was glad that the snowstorm had blown over. Donly was staring at her from the back of his hydra. The large Valyrran was still angry from before apparently and had not been ordered to move until she was. She shook her head and ducked into the turret just so she could ignore him, closing the hatch behind her and ordering her driver to get moving.
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In the snow south east of Westbridge far behind Imperial lines, a small group of Valyrrans wearing lighter gear and camouflaged cloaks had finished sweeping this latest gridsquare for potential sightings of that mystery T'au force. The storm had saved them from discovery thus far, grounding the Valyrran air cover and erasing the tracks of the fleeing T'au troops. But the Valyrrans were expert trackers and despite all the setbacks, had a rough idea of where the enemy might be hiding, especially as they had recieved some help from some nearby Rathian's that knew the area and had volunteered to assist. Vultures patrolled the snowy wastes flying high and relying on thermals. Once located the team would attempt an infiltration if they deemed the enemy position weak enough and if not they would resort to calling airstrikes and then move in to mop up.
(rolled a 13 on the hunt)

This idea came to me in college and I've sort of played around with it over the years. I would appreciate any constructive criticism, especially focused on the prose and characters. This would be the introductory chapter of one of the main characters, Karl Klug, who is an important noble in his country. I hope you enjoy!

KARL 1
Three men stood beneath a great oak branch, hands bound and nooses pulled tight around their necks. The branches connected to a mighty tree, old as the mountains themselves. The men were all silent, as were the other corpses gently swinging in the morning breeze. The air was still cold from the dew, not yet banished by the still rising sun.
“If you have anything left to say, now would be the time.” Karl Klug, Lord of the Wald said as he eyed them with disgust from the back of his chestnut horse destrier. He sat tall in the saddle, his close cropped brown hair and clean shaven face a far cry from the ragged appearance of the condemned. His heavy, black, woolen cloak was pulled tight, the hood up to block out the wind. Under the cloak he wore a simple brown doublet, with a crest bearing the black tree on a green field that was the sigil of his house. Karl always made sure to represent House Klug when acting as Lord, as was his duty.
These men were thieves, rapists, and murderers. They attacked travelers on the roads of the Wald, and it was Karl’s duty, as Duke of the Wald and Lawspeaker to the King, to keep those roads safe. The law demanded only one punishment for their transgressions. Their fate would serve as a warning to other would-be bandits.
The first man, a stern face and hard eyes, said nothing, but spat on the ground. The second man, fat and whimpering, managed to speak out in between choked sobs “Please m’lord. Mercy! They made me do it!”
The last man, a boy no older than fifteen, barked at him to be quiet. “We’re done for Ozzy. Go to the Wainman with some dignity, would you?” Such bravery in one so young. What could he have become if he followed a different path?
With that, Karl nodded to Jorivs, his household Resolver, who pulled hard on the ropes, them each one by one into the air, sending them kicking and choking into the Beyond. The second one, Ozzy, screamed and begged for his mother before the rope cut him off. Jorivs tied the final line off to a stake, while Wolter, his barber-surgeon companion, scribbled something down in a book. “They go to their doom in all different spirits, yet they all dance the hangman’s jig just the same.” He said as he turned a page.
“Amazing the lessons they teach at Spierpont.” Jorvis chuckled as the last pair of legs stopped kicking. “Shame Lemba couldn’t join us.”
“The Elf has seen his fair share of death. Let him enjoy his peace.”
“I only jest, my lord.” Jorvis said as he took a sip from his canteen. He motioned for Wolter to take a drink, but the older man was too busy furiously scribbling in his notebook to notice.
Karl looked to the east. The dawn was still cresting the horizon. “I’m off to the woods. I will not be disturbed.” Matilda and the children will still be sleeping. Best not to wake them with my return.
His pages nodded and replied in unison “Yes my lord.” By Karl’s standing order, Jorvis was peeling the boots of the dead men, better they should shoe a pauper than rot on the condemned. Wolter sketched the hanging men in his book, taking special care to note the lolling tongues and soiled breeches. Jorvis had the boots in a loose pile when he pulled a knife and a small pouch from his belt. “The eyes,my lord?”
He nodded grimly. “Hain will have his due.” Jorvis took a small stool and set to work, all six organs removed in a few quick flashes of the blade. Jorvis placed the grim package in its usual place on Baldur, Karl’s horse. With the bloody sack tied to his saddle, Karl rode off towards the thick forest nearby, a page in tow to hold his horse.
The page started to speak, and then stopped himself. He was a small boy, ten or eleven at the most. He had been to several executions before and not once had he been troubled by the sight of death.
Karl noticed the indecisive boy and helped him along.
“Something bothering you, Wiglaf?”
“The” came a squeak. Wiglaf cleared his throat and tried again. “The Resolver grumbles, lord. He grumbles that it would be easier to take the eyes before hanging the condemned.” He said meekly
“I know he grumbles. I know. But this is the way things are to be done. Taking their eyes before they hang is not the punishment for their crime. These men had their trial, and I sentenced them to die, not to be tortured. Do you understand, Wiglaf?”
“Aye, my lord. I understand.” Wiglaf nodded.
Wiglaf. So eager to learn but so nervous to offend. I’ll talk to his father the next time we meet.
This was the first time in months he had a chance to take in the forest. The influx in banditry in the past year had been a great source of woe not only to Karl, but to the Waldish people as a whole. They had enough to be fearful of without their fellow man adding to their problems. It had kept Karl up many nights, as he racked his brain trying to figure out the cause.
He had built roads, sick houses, held fairs, endorsed the Bard’s college, done all in his power to keep the people happy and content and quiet, and yet, there were some who still turned to crime. Why? No. Not now. Not here. Karl decided that he needed to rest his mind from constant affairs of state, and allow himself to relax before he made his offering.
They reached a clearing, and Karl dismounted. “Hitch up Baldur and rub him down. Have something to eat from my pack if you get hungry. I don’t know how long I’ll be gone this time.” The page nodded. Wiglaf, a good lad, if a bit timid at times. Weather had concealed his typical path into the great forest, but muscle memory lead his way.
He enjoyed his solitary walks in the woods, it gave him a chance to forget the woes of rulership, the frustrations of fatherhood, and the horrible curse that befell his bloodline. Now that things had quieted down with the bandits, Karl hoped he might have more time to be a husband to his wife, Matilda, and a father to their children. His three children, though nearly adults themselves, still tended to make a commotion. What they need is a firm hand. Their mother will spoil them rotten if she has her way. Karl laughed to himself. She always gets her way.
His feet knew where he was going, even if his mind did not. He always returned to the same place, no matter what direction he turned. Are the woods themselves magic, or just the creatures that inhabit it? He wondered as he found the well worn dirt path covered by a tunnel of tree limbs. The branches must have kept this clear from storms after all.
Few who entered the Wald came back alive, save for the Elves and their slaves, who usually came out in one piece. Most who walked too far past the tree line simply vanished. There were rumors, of course. Even his own grandfather had claimed that he was, in fact, the same Helm Klug that had vanished without a trace in the winter of 542. He had fallen through a tree hollow and into the myth shrouded realm of Cunnan, where time flows differently, or so the stories go. As such, though ninety-five years had passed from the time of the vanishing, Helm had only aged ten years or so.
Karl’s realm was a dangerous one, even without the recent rise of the highwaymen. To an outsider, walking alone in the duchy of the Wald was like strolling past a dark alley with coins jingling loudly. To Karl Klug, Lord of the Wald, it was like walking into his own bedroom. He had grown up here, he knew that danger lurked behind every tree, above every branch, and below every root. Not once had he seen anything like what Grandfather Helm had rambled about. No fairies or witches or traces of Hain. Still, one had to tread carefully here. Even Karl would not dare to venture in some parts of the forest, for an ancient force still had power in the dark parts of Bordrim.
I hope Hain will be pleased with my tribute. To survive here, one had to know when to fight, when to run, and when to submit. Some might call that heretical, going against the word of the church, But that was not something he wished to think about now, not when he was trying to be at peace.
The fresh air cleared his head and refreshed his spirit. Karl took a long, deep breath filling his lungs with the cold morning damp. He knew he would not be distrubed here, as none but the Duke of the Wald may travel to this part of the woodland.
He had been Duke ever since the death of his father when he was just four years old, though he had not ruled in his own right until he was fourteen. In that time, he had learned much from his regents, and his mother, who was far more capable than many made her out to be. She had taught him that most men, however pure their intentions may seem, nearly always had some ulterior motive that they wished to advance. Karl remembered that as his most valuable lesson, and it had assisted him greatly as he came of age. My father’s sycophants did not last long when I ruled in my own right.
The sound of rushing water came to his ear as he walked by the River Cember where his father had drowned. He used to intentionally go out of his way to avoid being near it, but now he barely gave it a second glance. I used to be so afraid of the water, until I understood why Father died. But by then, Mother had the Court Elf Lembe throw me in Sillac Pond. How I thrashed! It didn’t seem so scary after that. Fate is far more terrifying than any danger and far more comforting than any joy. Once you have been through the worst, everything else can be done with ease.
Karl heard a branch snap in the trees to his right, and his hand slipped to the silver coated dagger at his hip. He stood still as the trees around him, slowly moving his eyes from right to left as he looked for the source of the noise. Funny. I was afraid of harmless water for so many years when there were very real threats all around me the entire time. As long as I stay on the path, no beast would dare harm me.
There were no further noises, and judging by the humming of insects and the singing of birds, there was no real threat. Probably a stag or maybe one of Grandfather Helm’s Fae creature having a laugh at my expense. He continued walking for some time, climbing up small, rolling hills and ducking under fallen tree trunks, before reaching a final, gentle incline which led to Hidden Hill. That was where they found his older brother, Jasper, hanging from the tree at the top. That was the day his father had told him about the curse that stalked their family.
He made his way up the slope, as he had countless times before. The top of the hill was clear, save for one tree, planted by Karl’s grandfather Helm upon regaining control of the Wald after decades of Gaunt rule. His family adopted that tree, and made it part of their heraldry. A great black tree, sounded by the green of the forest.
The air seemed to resist being pulled into his lungs now. He had to unclench his teeth, relax his shoulders. He looked down at his fingers. He had scraped away the flesh near the nails on his thumbs and middle digits. How long have I been at it this time? It is difficult to relax when I am surrounded by some many painful reminders of the past. No matter how deep in this forest I walk, I cannot escape the memories that tears at me.
He kept his eyes low. Karl enjoyed seeing the blooming flowers and vibrant weeds that grew along the path he always walked. One particular group of plants caught his eye. A clover patch. The old folks said that in every clover patch, there was one particularly special sprout. And so Karl made a point to look over each and every patch he saw, even if only a passing glance.
What’s this? He said to the tiny green sprout as he crouched down for a closer look. A clover with four leaves. Lucky, lucky. Karl smiled as he plucked the clover and put it in his coin purse. And a good omen too. I know Otto will love this.
Karl continued up the path, and sat beneath the great black tree, looking out onto the castle that stood proud below in the clearing. Grey Hallow, it was called, and it was among the oldest in Bordrim, predating even the great fortresses of the Empire that many great houses now called their own. With two rings of thick, tall walls and towers covering every angle of approach, no enemy had ever successfully stormed the walls. Though a knife in the back is sometimes better than a ram at the gate, as history has proved.
Karl grabbed the now wet sack that Jorvis had provided. He quickly found a small knothole and stuffed the grisly offering side. The Dule clasped his hands together and bowed his head. “Haim, please take this offering that we may know quiet peace.” He sighed. Was Haim even real? Or just another story to make obedient children?
As Karl reclined in the unearthed roots of the black oak, he smiled. *Real or not, offerings to Haim aren’t all terrible.*This was the tree that he had married Matilda under, after he came back from the Siege of Hammerring, the last remaining Imperial stronghold in Bordrim. He had made a fortune by securing the ransoms of important Imperials, bringing House Klug from the embarrassment of near bankruptcy to extreme wealth in a single day. He had spent coins like a drunken gambler blessed with immovable luck that night, and from then on men had begun to say he was the richest man in the kingdom. I don’t know about any of that. But riches aren’t just measured in gold. Karl thought as he ran his fingers along the black bark of the tree.
Searching through the leather pack he took from his saddle, Karl grabbed the cloth that held the dried venison and cheese he had carried along for his breakfast. The castle will just be coming to life now. He thought as the sun began to climb higher in the sky. After he had broken his fast, he pulled a quill, a tightly sealed ink pot, and a piece of parchment from his sack. He began to write.
“Your smile, a joy
Your laugh, a pleasure.
When we are together,
Troubles are light as a feather.”
Karl would have a servant hide that among Matilda’s things, where she would discover it later. Even after fifteen years of marriage, Karl loved to create these little surprises for his wife, just as she loved finding his cumbersome gifts and clumsy poetry.
A long, steady drumming sounded over the tops of the trees, booming from the direction of Grey Hallow, but far beyond. In the west, birds squaked and scattered to the wind. By the cadence of their beat, Karl knew it was the Elves, come to pay their respects and receive letters of safe passage as required by the Pact. A little earlier than expected. No matter. I prefer early to late. No doubt my Chamberlain, Aldred, will have everything prepared. Karl sprang to his feet, dusted off his trousers, and rolled the dried parchment. He followed the path back to the castle at a quick pace, humming a song his Bard had sung the previous night while they slept under the stars.
The day had well and truly begun upon his return. Servants wearing the green and black of his house dashed about as their duties required. Men stood guard wearing the Great Black Tree of the Klugs on their livery. The halls were alive with chatter and the scuffing of feet. Karl knew a long line of petitioners awaited him in his hall, but everyone knew that an audience with elves took precedence over the squabbles of men. They had all heard the drums, and they would be pressed together like bees in a hive just for a glimpse of the pointy eared outlanders. Every year, young elves Elves embarked on a great journey that they called *THING* or “The Taste” in the Imperial tongue. They spent anywhere from one to one hundred years living among the mortals, learning their ways and customs. Some spent the rest of their millennia-long lives among the mortals, watching dynasties rise and fall, technological marvels stun the world, and should they be unfortunate enough to make friends or find lovers, they witness death on a scale previously unimaginable.
Lemba is due to return home by the end of the year. After seventy years of service to my family, he’s earned his rest. Perhaps one of the newcomers would like a position at court. I would very much like to continue my lessons. Karl flexed his fingers at the mere thought of magic. Outlawed in most realms of men, Karl had insisted on instruction. The training was hard and the consequences if discovered by the Church would be dire, but in a land as dangerous as the Wald, every advantage counted.
The drums boomed, growing louder as the elves approached closer. I must hurry. I cannot insult them by wearing the same clothes I just wore to an execution. Karl jogged down the path from whence he came. Wiglaf was holding Baldur by his reigns, and he snapped to attention the moment he saw Karl approach. “The drums my lo-”
“I heard. Ride ahead and have your father prepare clothing for court.”
“Right away, my lord.” The page said as he galloped away. Karl followed at a quick but more relaxed pace. No sense in appearing sweaty and exasperated for my guests. He reasoned as he rode down the winding path.
His servants were waiting at the gate for him. They grabbed their reins from Baldur, and Karl climbed down from the horse. “Andred has selected your clothing, m’lord. Right this way, if you please.” Onna, the fat seamstress said and she beckoned him to follow. She led him to the laundry, where Karl pulled the dirty articles he had worn for the execution and picked up the courtly clothing she had laid out. He pulled the white linen tunic on first and fasted it was a leather belt inlain with a large silver buckle. His slipped into brown wool trousers next and grabbed a pair of light leather boots. While I won’t appear filthy in front of my guests, high fashion is not something I care to waste my gold on.
Karl sat in his finely carved chair on the dais at the end of the hall. It sat to the right of an identical, but smaller chair where his wife sat*.* She wore a black and green dress with a modestly cut v-neck which exposed her pale skin. Her golden hair lay in one long braid along her shoulder. and her piercing blue eyes smiled back at Karl’s own green. This was the women he had fallen in love with the moment he first spoke to her. She had been less convinced, at first. While he had been the highest born of her many suitors, he had not been her first choice.
“I thought you were boring!” She would tease him later. “You barely said a word the first three times we met.”
“I was nervous.” He would reply. “You captured my heart and my wits that day in High Hibaltia.”
“Well, that wit is what won me. Perhaps I just borrowed it for a time.” She smiled.
Cleverness, justness, kindness. These are the things that make me love you.
The couple held each other's hands as they looked over the court. The chamberlain, Aldred, was quickly giving some last minute instructions to his son and another page, and they immediately scrambled to their work. Guards stood firmly at attention in front of the doors, knowing that they would be facing a hallway full of eager onlookers at any moment.
Their three children stood to the side, talking amongst themselves. Grimbold was the oldest. And doomed to die young, as my brother and uncle have. He was tall, taller than Karl even. He had the arms of a blacksmith’s apprentice and Karl’s own brown curls. He shared his mother’s sky blue eyes and slender nose, as well as her quick temper. He’ll want more responsibility soon. I’ve already denied him a squireship. Perhaps a minor position at court would assuage him.
Next to Grimbold was Charlotte, their only daughter. She too had Karl’s curly brown hair, but she wore it in a long braid, like her mother. She was just like Matilda, in fact. They were both skilled with numbers, and Charlotte’s fascination with bards rivaled Matilda’s own obsession. The two of them often pleaded with Karl to hire this performer or that one, and Duke Karl Klug, Lawspeaker of Bordrim, would not resist his girls, especially Charlotte. She had just turned fourteen, and would be expecting suitors soon. I doubt any of them would be worthy of her. The two of us share a thin patience for stupidity and love makes fools of us all. Especially this false, courtly love the Pawley’s have been peddling these last centuries.
And then there was Otto, the youngest of the three. He stood in between his brother and sister, obviously uncomfortable and being talked over. Nervous and shy, Otto had trouble making friends with children his age. He got along well enough with Wiglaf, but the two never actively sought each other out for play. Probably waiting for the other to make the first move. Karl thought to himself.
“Otto!” Karl yelled. The boy snapped nearly to attention. “Come here, lad. I have a surprise for you.” The boy warily came before his parents.
“Close your eyes and stick out your hands, Otto.” Matilda gently urged.
Otto did as he was told. “Karl dug around in his coin purse and pulled out the clover and a gold coin. He placed the two in Otto’s open palm.
His eyes beamed just before the rest of his face lit up. “Is it real?” He asked as he squealed at his gift.
“Just found it this morning. I figured, with you as my son, I already have all the luck I need.” Otto grinned wide, his missing baby teeth apparent in his otherwise toothy smirk. “Now, with that coin, I want you to find a book that we can read together. Would you like that?” “Yes, father! Yes, yes!” Otto exclaimed, almost shaking with excitement.
“Now get back to your place. The Elves will be here soon.:
“Yes, father!” Otto slipped the clover and coin into his own purse and hurried back to his siblings.
Matilda leaned over and kissed Karl on the forehead. “You’re a good man, Karl Klug.” His mind raced back to dawn, and the creaking of ropes. “I try to be, my love.” He kissed her forehead back. There was a commotion behind the doors to the hallway. It started as a low murmur, and then grew in size, becoming a roar of excitement.
Lemba, Karl’s tutor and resident Elf, took
The Elves had arrived.
Two figures, hooded in dark crimson cloaks, approached the dais. Less than a quarter of what I was told to expect. Behind them were six large, muscular, green skinned orcs bound together at wrist and ankle. Less than a tenth of what I had prepared for. Some Orcs had obviously suffered wounds in the recent past, black blood welling up through tightly wrapped bandages at shoulder, scalp, or thigh. Karl knew from past experience that were these wounds even a slight inconvenience to the Elves, the Orc would be killed with no more pity than lame donkey.
The two cloaked figures marched in a praticed cadence as they moved towards the Duke and Duchess. They all move like that in this room. Is it tradition? Or something more calculated? Lemba, can you enlighten me?
“In due time.” The elf’s voice answered in Karl’s mind. “For now, let us see who has survived the journey.
Karl cast a quick and silent spell to identify the travelers, his only tell was a twitch of the nose, which may have been mistaken for an aborted sneeze.
Viksna and Piske Dun Beske, twin siblings of a prominent Orhani family. Lemba leaned and whispered into Karl’s ear. “The youngest children of a powerful family of sorcerors. T
“Viksna and Piske you illuminate my land with your presence.” Karl’s voice boomed across the hall. It had been so long since he had shouted without magical amplification that he wondered if his throat could even yell anymore.
The two outsiders removed their hoods and stood with clasped hands and bowed heads. Their hair golden, their ears pointed, they were both of a similar height and build, shorter than most men in the room, and Karl could tell they were thin even under their robes.
“And you honor us with your hospitality, Lord Klug.” The pair said in unison.
“You’ve arrived sooner than expected. Was your trip pleasant?”
“We ran into some trouble with monsters, I’m afraid.” Piske said, matter of factly.
“ They devoured quite a few of our slaves.” Viksna added. And of course, the Shadow King must have his due. Our traveling companions were not to his liking. We two and The six Orcs you see behind us are all that is left, I’m afraid, out of the seventeen souls we departed with. Ah, yes. The older races call Haim by his title and dare not refer to him by name. A superstitious bunch, the Elves.
Three slaves for each of us is hardly fitting.” Piske scoffed.
“A shame. I will see that they are tended to. And my servants shall make up for your deficit. See these creatures to their quarters.” He ordered with a wave of his hand.
Guards cautiously herded the six chained beasts on the points of spears, but the broken creatures simply did as they were told and offered no resistance, not even a scowl. They were broken in mind and spirit, they simply existed to do as they were told. Even still, they looked as if they could crush a man’s skull without much effort, and so the guards insisted on caution. I cannot say I blame them.
The instant their slaves were gone from the room, the elves both went down to one knee, each pulling a small bundle from their cloaks. In unison they spoke. “We have come to pay tribute to the Lord of the Wald. Bordermaster, River Watcher, Upholder of the Pact. We offer these small tokens to you, Great Lord.”
Karl pushed up from his seat on the dais and walked towards the pair, gesturing them to stand. This well rehearsed speech never fails to delight my courtiers. “You have left your great capitol of Orhani to live amongst the lesser lived. You have endured freezing cold and driving rain. You have crossed river and mountain, field and fell, and traversed the Wald itself. You have fought beast and monster and seen many things that Man fears in his dreams. You have lost friends and companions along your way, and for that, you have our sympathy. However, all is not lost, and these deaths have not been in vain. You have proved yourselves worthy of fellowship through your very deeds. I bid you stand, as friends of Men.” The two figures stood, pulling back their hoods as the ritual demanded. They both looked as beautiful as painted godlings, young as if in their prime, though each must have seen a hundred years come and go.
The two approached, stepping slowly, deliberately, in unison to the dais where Karl sat. Piske stepped forward, leaving his sister still as a statue with her bundle still in her hands.
“For you, my lord. A gift.” He bowed and handed the package to Karl.
“Thank you, Piske.” Karl exchanged a rolled parchment for the gift. The container was small, and light. It could have been empty if Karl did not know better. He pulled the string holding everything together, and opened the paper wrapping. Inside was a ring, small and green, with all manner of beasts carved intricately on the sides.
“This is remarkable, Piske. You have my thanks.” Karl said as he turned the ring over in his hands. He spied an eagle, a fish, a rat, and a bear amongst the throng of creatures on the metal.
Piske looked to Lemba, eyes practically screaming for help. Lemba chuckled to himself for a moment and then cocked his head in Karl’s direction.
“May I approach, my lord?” the Elf asked in the elegant Elvish tongue, hands out stretched. Karl nodded his approval and he came forward. Piske leaned forward, taking the ring from the Lord’s hand and slipped the emerald ring onto his own left pointer finger.
“This ring is rather...peculiar, my lord. Observe.” The Elf cleared his throat and began to shout “Will one of you fellows come out? We’d like to make introductions.”
A heavy silence, followed by quiet, confused muttering amongst the onlookers. Then a shriek came from the rear of the crowd, growing louder and closer by the second.
That’s when it appeared before Karl’s eyes. It came forward at a run. Sharp claws, huge black eyes, and jagged yellow teeth.
“The ring summons rats?” Karl answered in Elvish in between laughs.
“Or maybe it makes the wearer forget his manners.” came a perfect Elvish reply from the rat. Karl’s eyes shot wide. Bhalik’s Maw. Did that rodent just speak? He regained his composure and looked around his court. Everyone was staring up at him. Had they all heard too?
“They can’t hear me, you big oaf. Only the ring bearer can.” Karl glanced at the green band around his finger. “My name is difficult to pronounce, but for the sake of simplicity, call me Ymaut. Piske tells me you have a rather large network of informants. How would you like to expand?
“We’ll discuss another time. Thank you, Piske. You honor me.”
Piske bowed. “Of course, my lord. My sister has brought you a gift as well” gesturing to his companion. He stepped back to take her place, while Viksna approached, bowed and held out her tribute. The thing she brought was bigger and heavier than her brother’s gift. When Karl had finished unwrapping it, he understood why.
“A Grimoire.” he said quietly.
“May I approach, my lord?” Karl nodded absently as he flipped through the pages.
Viksna whispered. “I am told you enjoy practicing magic. I would be happy to teach you, if you’d like.”
“This is too much to trade for a mere letter of safe conduct. Anything in my power to give you is yours, if you but name it.”
Viksna thought for only a brief moment. “Should there be an opening for a position in your court that I may be suitable for, I would like to enter your service.”
Lemba is leaving my service, to return to Outland. If you would care to remain here and assume his role upon his departure, I would welcome the company.” Karl said as he struggled to tear his eyes away from the book. That will be all for today. My servants will show you to your chambers. Should you want for anything at all, you need only ask and it is yours.”
The two bowed low. “You honor us, my lord.” the two Elves said as one. As they slowly walked from the hall, Karl’s Chamberlain, Aldred, whispered in his ear. “My lord, Sir Vanya has come to charge Baron Stevers as an oathbreaker. My duty calls. Karl thought, the grimoire still open in his hand.

I'm a huge concert fan but have run out of friends to go to shows with now that I'm in my 50s lol. My friends are either married, have kids, "aren't allowed" to stay out late, or aren't interested in the bands I enjoy.
I'm generally into older hard rock: AC/DC, VH, GNR, Alice Cooper, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Black Crowes, The Hives, STP, KISS, etc. Tribute bands are great too because I can't always swing hundreds of dollars to see some of those bands that are still around lol.
I'm happily married to someone with physical disabilities who doesn't particularly like that type of music so this is not an attempt at anything more than a PLATONIC concert friend lol. I realize I can go alone and have, but having a friend is nice too. I don't drink alcohol but do smoke weed.
It'd be best to meet at a club to see a cheap show where we could each buy our own ticket and meet there before organizing anything more.
All ages (above 21) and genders are fine although I guess I'd be more comfortable with someone closer to my age (late 40s, early 50s).
Respectful of others and I'd expect the same.
Maybe drop a DM or post on here if interested. 🙂

So, there is a, what I would say light rumour about Halo: CE to Halo 3 being remastered and released within one package, using Unreal Engine. And with the more robust speculation of the next Halo game leaving the Slipsace engine behind and being made using Unreal Engine, its not so hard to believe that this may be something in the works. There was a post on X about it and understandably a lot of people thought that it was a bit pointless and would rather MCC get continued development, adding mod support for console and all that. But there were also some who liked the idea, Halo: CE through to Halo 3 remastered and looking graphically amazing is a very alluring thought. I agree with both perspectives.
I 100% think that MCC should get continued development, adding mod support for console, bug fixes and server renting options being the big-ticket items. But for this to be possible, the game needs to make money, and I think a PlayStation release along with purchasable Spartan Points would be the way forward.
So if MCC gets continued development, it definitely opens the gate for this Unreal Engine remake of the Halo Trilogy. If MCC were not to get any substantial development, with the various ideas, wants and beliefs of the Halo community there would be many upset fans. Either way, I have thought about it, and there is a path that would make this potentially a very good, rewarding, and beneficial game for 343. With its contents and sandbox not being isolated to one single-player package.
When you first read it, Halo Trilogy remade in Unreal Engine, the first thing you think of, at least for me, is just the graphical upgrade that you would get from it. And that’s exciting. But then you think about the enemies and the sandbox for each game, would they be bespoke for each title? Or would they use the same enemy models and behaviour, the same functioning weapons and models across all of the games? The later would not do the games justice. But the bespoke rout would require a lot of extra work and development. Costing money, and all this for a single player game? Doesn’t seem like something that would get the green light. So how would 343 solve this conundrum? To incorporate all of this content into the next main Halo instalment, that’s also built on Unreal Engine, in a very significant and impactful way. Making the development of this breadth of content far more cost effecting and valuable to 343 on multiple levels.
Okay, back to the Halo Trilogy remake and what I personally think would be a good execution for it, before we move onto the next Halo instalment and how the Trilogy content would be incorporated into it.
So lets talk first about the menus of the game briefly. Simply put I think there should be a game selection menu when you first boot it up, letting you choose which game you want to launch into. And yes, this means we get the classic menus for each of the games back, updated to support new features and looking amazing. And now onto what I was talking about earlier, the sandbox for each title.
So to clear something up, this Halo Trilogy I would imagine it to be a remake, and not a remaster. So things throughout each of the games would not be completely accurate to their original counterpart. But not deviate so much like the Halo: Combat Evolved remaster in terms of atmosphere. As stated, each game in the Trilogy will have their own unique sandbox, meaning that across the board, enemies, weapons, vehicles, and allies will, look, sound, behave, and feel similar or identical to that of their original counterparts. And the same treatment for the environment, bespoke textures for unique structures and all that. But what about you, the player? I think that the movement for each game should be consistent and stay the same. Also the same physics for each. So all the games run on the same engine but the sandbox elements are what’s different and provide a unique experience.
A little visualisation for a moment. If your having trouble picturing what unique enemy and weapon models with really high graphical quality would look like in a Halo: CE remake, just think of the Halo Infinite Mark V armour.
Now onto a more exciting aspect of a Halo Trilogy remake in Unreal Engine, and that for me is the prospect of being able to play “remixed” campaigns. Once you have played through the standard campaign, you can now play a version that has extra or entirely new enemy encounters, new areas to explore, new weapons or even entirely new missions on the more extreme side. A good example would be Ruby’s rebalanced Halo: CE, or for the more extreme, Halo SPV3, for those people who are aware. I think this would be absolutely awesome. And a quick note, built using Unreal Engine so say goodbye to the annoying lag that plagues MCC co-op campaign (something that I would really like to see fixed) because it uses peer-to-peer networking. I am getting incredibly excited just thinking about having a new experience playing through a remixed campaign with my best friends and no lag! And also 4-player co-op for Halo: CE and Halo 2, yes please!
But now onto how this substantial breadth of content can be effectively utilised in the next main Halo game. Giving effective justification to its creation in the first place. So what I mean by the next main Halo game is one that has the next campaign that continues on from Infinite, and has the extensive multiplayer offerings, that would be in the form of a free-to-play live service. Now I know there will be a lot of people who groan at the thought but if done right, again, if executed correctly and released when ready would be good for Halo and the best way to get the highest amount of players. Being on Unreal Engine and on every available platform.
Now back on point, some people may have guessed this but the engine used for the Halo Trilogy remake and the engine for the main Halo game, let’s call it Halo 7, are the same. So the obvious way that 343 can utilise the content can be through providing the numerous weapons and vehicles as variants for players to use in game, like Halo 5: Guardians Warzone mode. Or for modes that don’t incorporate all these variations, players could unlock the models to use on the standard weapons and vehicles, just changing the aesthetics. You could rock the classic Halo: CE Warthog look! And these models can be obtained through various ways. Through ranking up the progression system, buying from the store, or completing commendations. Now it could be confusing for players to determine if they have the actual real variant or just the model, but the real thing would have unique sound, feel, damage, and all that. Also the modes in matchmaking that use the variants should be segmented and obvious.
Forge would also greatly benefit from having all this content available. With the different enemies and vehicles, players could creat very genuine throwback campaign missions. There is just so much potential. Now this leads nicely into what I think is the big justification for this content, and that is to do with the campaign for Halo 7. Halo Infinite introduced a new species called the Xalanyn, or “The Endless”. And it is believed/hypothesised that they have the ability to manipulate time.
Now, I’m not the most imaginative person so I would not be able to explain why, but as you play through the Halo 7 campaign, you travel back to different time periods. And this is where the usefulness of the different enemies, vehicles, weapons, and allies come into play. And I think this would be a great way to visit significant locations and time periods from the books, and experience different perspectives from familiar battles and locations. There’s just so much that could be done! I’m sure there are lore fans that would just have their minds explode with possibilities.
But, the question is, how far back may we go? Players have been accustomed to and expect there to be a slate of Forerunner weapons to use, and in Halo 4 the Prometheans were introduced. May we side with the Xalanyn and undo the grand sin of the Forerunners? Travelling back 100,000 years to the time of the Forerunner-Flood war, and even earlier…
A story that encompasses the entire Halo timeline and executes it well would be magnificent. And at a time when Halo is possibly moving away from its classic Blam engine and into new territory that is Unreal Engine, while also being available to the most amount of players than ever before by releasing on PlayStation. This could potentially be the turnaround for the franchise that all Halo fans dream of.
Until then, silentium…

Wanted to share my experience with BetterHelp for anyone who is thinking about using their service.
BetterHelp is to mental health what McDonald's is to nutrition. It offers a relatively cheap, quick alternative for people seeking therapy who may not have access or time for traditional methods. It is like putting a band-aid on huge wound that is the mental health crisis in the United States, where millions of people cannot adequately access therapists and psychiatrists either due to insurance problems or a literal lack of professionals in their area. Rather than solving a massive problem, BetterHelp is taking advantage of people who deserve proper treatment.
Personally I tried for months to access a therapist through my insurance (Kaiser). Just getting through to a person and then finally past the initial stigma of being questioned over "Why do you need therapy?" they finally told me it would be a three month wait just for an intake appointment and the office would be 1.5 hours away from my home. So I thought instead I would try BetterHelp which is advertised EVERYWHERE.
My experience was horrible. I initially selected a therapist and began messaging with them in our initial contact. I wanted to get right to the point so I began sharing some very difficult information about my life. Right away this therapist surprised me by stating they would be leaving on a 3 week vacation and wouldn't be able to do video conversations until then. Of course, my billing through BetterHelp wouldn't pause. Since I had just started using the service, I politely told them I would be selecting another therapist that was available. They never even responded back.
I matched with another therapist and starting messaging with them like before. We were scheduled for weekly, 1 hour video talks. It was a bit off putting that I would write a couple paragraphs about my life and they might reply with only a simply sentence. I didn't want to overload a person with information so I was greatly looking forward to our video conversations. When our appointment came up, I took time off work and made sure I was home and free to talk to them. When I tried to connect on the app, there was no response. I tried messaging them and no response.
Later that day they messaged me back and said that they accidently missed the appointment and were sorry, that we would talk during the next scheduled appointment. At this point I had been paying for BetterHelp for over 2 weeks and not talked to a real person other than receiving a few text replies like "how did that make you feel?" etc. I continued messaging with my therapist and receiving these type of replies. I would tell them about something horrible that had happened to me such as losing a family member and they would provide a canned response like "Do you still think about this often?". For all I know I could have been chatting with an AI. Finally the third week came and I looked forward to my FIRST video chat with an actual person. I felt like this was "meeting" my therapist for the first time. When the time for the appointment came up, my therapist messaged me beforehand telling me they would have to reschedule our appointment for the next week because something had come up.
So now, 3 weeks and $300 later I had still not had a video or phone chat with a real therapist. During this time I had literally only received less than a dozen sentences in text responses from these professionals. I contacted BetterHelp's support team and asked for a refund. They refused and told me the best they could do was offer 1 free week of service going forward. After seeing what a week of their service was worth, I gave up. I never heard back from my therapist. I cancelled my service and of course received pre-programmed emails from BetterHelp's customer service asking "How was your conversation with -?" and of course after answering that it was unsatisfactory, I never received any follow up from anyone.
BetterHelp doesn't care how their service is helping you beyond how it affects their repeat visits. I tried them for almost a month, barely was able to talk to anyone and it didn't matter. I wasn't a client for them. I wasn't a real person. I was just a statistic on their app, adding to their revenue stream. I have since found out that like traditional in-person therapy, many of these professionals are overburdened with clients and take on more than they can really give their attention to. It is hard to describe how difficult it is to try to open up to someone about very painful parts of your life only to be shuffled by a system that can't bother to fit you into the schedule.
I have a friend who is a licensed therapist and registered nurse. He works through BetterHelp and his own private practice office. While I think he is a great guy and really cares about his patients (He left working in an ER to focus on a speciality type of therapy) it is concerning that he started taking BetterHelp clients on top of his already full, in-person, client list at his office. I know his schedule and don't understand how someone who was previously working 8-10 hours a day at his office can conceivably take more clients virtually - except that these virtual clients become back-burner income for his office which can be placated with basic responses and predetermined messages. These messages can be literally copy-pasted but as long as they meet the criteria of the app, they get paid and the client gets charged.
Many of the therapists on BetterHelp already have a full load of in-person clients. The patients on BetterHelp are not getting the kind of attention they need and deserve. BetterHelp basically becomes a gig job for therapists, like Uber or Grubhub, which they can use to supplement their income. This is problematic because it incentivises taking more clients than normal and completing a virtual checklist rather than connecting in a real way with a person to provide mental health care. BetterHelp effectively creates a game for therapists where they click the right buttons and get paid whether the client was helped or not. At least with real, in-person visits a therapist has to look a person in the eyes and come up with a response.
I just want people to take a look and realize that apps like BetterHelp are not the answer to the mental health problems we have. This is the illusion of a solution which reduces people to a number's game while tech-bros get rich off your pain and anguish. On top of all this, they share your information with third party marketing. The FTC says "From 2013 to December 2020... BetterHelp continually broke these privacy promises, monetizing consumers’ health information to target them and others with advertisements for the Service." In short, they are out to make money off the hardest parts of your life, not help you.

"Rock Chick Rematch" by Kristen Ashley is a thrilling romance novel that follows the story of a rock chick named Roxie and a sexy, mysterious stranger named Vance. Roxie is determined to move on from her past and start fresh, but when Vance walks into her life, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him despite her best intentions.
As Roxie and Vance navigate their budding relationship, they must confront their own demons and the obstacles that threaten to tear them apart. With danger lurking around every corner, they must rely on each other to survive and find happiness.
Kristen Ashley delivers another captivating installment in her Rock Chick series, filled with heart-pounding action, steamy romance, and unforgettable characters. Roxie and Vance's chemistry sizzles off the page, and their love story is both sweet and passionate.
Ashley's writing is fast-paced and engaging, keeping readers hooked from beginning to end. The dialogue is witty and realistic, and the secondary characters add depth and humor to the story.
Overall, "Rock Chick Rematch" is a must-read for fans of romance novels, especially those who enjoy a healthy dose of suspense and adventure. Kristen Ashley once again proves why she is a master of the genre, delivering a captivating and satisfying read that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.
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Girl 1: Fear level beyond totality
Help me. Anyone? Can you hear me through the concrete? I can't go near it. I hate concrete. It's terrifying when it moves. It's terrifying when it doesn't. I can't take it. There's too much concrete. It's everywhere. The roads, the walls, the basement floors. It's only growing. Statues, oh god, the statues. So heavy, so dense. I hate the ones that move. They are the worst. They hurt people. They hurt me. Walking towards me, it wraps it's cold, hard, concrete arms around my neck, and it stays like that. It presses it's body against me, making me feel the hard material. It hurts. The concrete arms dig into my back now. It attempts to rub my back with it's large hands, but it doesn't know that the rough concrete hurts against my skin. Get me out of it's arms! I don't care what it wants. Each gentle pat on my back feels like a heavy cold weight thrown against me. I don't want to be in the embrace of concrete. This is why I avoid it. I can't go outside. The driveway… the hot, concrete driveway…
I have made it so that the walls in my house are made of anything but concrete. My basement has metal floors, covered with carpet. The carpets exist so I don't have to feel the cold metal under my feet. The cold reminds me of concrete. But I would rather feel cold metal than concrete.
Get me out of here!!! The walls are surrounding me. Concrete on all sides. It's getting closer. I can see the sky, but the rest is concrete. These four walls, all of them, concrete. The ground, water. I'm in the air. But the water is filling with concrete. It's coming up to me. The walls are getting higher and higher. They are curving inward. Oh god, it's forming a ceiling. But it isn't coming down to meet me. Pretty soon I won't be able to see the beautiful sky anymore. Fuck! The water, it's getting thicker. Wet concrete. Easy to get stuck in concrete when it is wet. Then it hardens and your stuck there. Forever. No! No no no!!! Get me out of the walls. I'm that thing living in the walls. You know, they talk about the critters living in your walls? That's me. Let me out!!! I'm scared, because the walls in your house are made of concrete.
You know about road construction? Why can't they just dig up the road and leave it? They defeated the concrete. They destroyed it! Then they fill that hole with more of that goddamn concrete. Why? We don't need it. Dirt roads are perfect the way they are. Then someone had to cover it up with concrete. And by covering it up with concrete, you uncovered my fear. Get me out of this concrete world. Before I get crushed by these concrete walls. The water is thickening up now, and from the sliver of light that I can see between the mending cracks in the growing concrete ceiling, it's not going to rain any time soon.
Girl 2: A concrete obsession I can see the walls around me. Concrete walls. They are moving, isn't that weird? I need something to eat. Fruit snacks. Yes. And to drink? Soda. Maybe. If it doesn't turn into concrete first. Concrete soda. Hmm. I'm eating my snack. I drink the soda in front of me, with a straw. A concrete straw. I taste the cool refreshing soda before it turns into concrete as I swollow it. The thick concrete hardening as it goes down my throat. Ugh. Never drinking soda again. Concrete is heavy, especially when it goes down your throat and into your stomach. Coating the walls. I need to take a shower, I have to get this concrete out of me. I walk into the bathroom. I get in the shower, the concrete walls on three sides of me. The showerhead made of some unknown material. Probably some form of concrete. I turn the shower on. Water rains down, hardening as it falls. Concrete showers. The grey water falling thicker every second. The wet concrete drying against my skin. A second skin is forming. Concrete skin.
I run out of the shower. I turn the concrete handle and it stops raining. I dry the already dried second skin with a very heavy towel. I hear the sounds of concrete against concrete as I dry off. I feel like one of Medusa's victems. You know her, right? The lady that turns you into concrete. But people keep telling me it's stone. But stone is hard like concrete, so it is concrete, not stone. Medusa is made of concrete too. Exactly like SCP173, that concrete sculpture thing over there. You have to look at it. Keep looking at it. If you don't, it will snap your neck and turn you into concrete like Medusa. That other concrete sculpture holds me sometimes. But it also holds the other girls. I know them from somewhere. Sisters? Friends? That sculpture is a girl. A concrete girl. It's me, when I got out of the shower. It's me in the future. Another verssion. Another me. A concrete me.
My friend keeps telling me that Medusa turns people into stone. I know the truth, she turns people into concrete. Because everything is, and will be, concrete. The walls are closing in. They keep doing that for some reason. It looks like there will be a ceiling too. A concrete one of course. It's just an extention of the wall. You know how concrete is made, right? It's made with water and sand or something like that. Concrete is wet at first. It's a very thick substance. After it is made, it has to set. It will harden over time, and that is what makes concrete hard and strong. I know this because it's happening under me right now. The river is turning into concrete. It was water, but now it's thicker than that.
Have you ever heard someone say that if you jump off a bridge, when you land in the water, it will feel like you are landing on concrete? That's because it turned into concrete. But then it somehow turns back into water again. I told you, concrete is weird, but it's fascinating. I just hope I don't fall in the water. It looks pretty thick from up here. It's not blue like the sky anymore. It never was blue. It never was clear either. It has always been concrete at heart. Concrete hearts… that sounds like a good name for a band. But now I have a question. What if your heart was made out of concrete? Would it still be able to beat? The heart would probably have a difficult time, but I think it could work. You got this, concrete heart! Keep beating! The statue has to stay alive!
Statues aren't the only thing that's alive. There are other concrete things. Even concrete itself can be alive. I mean, just look at that thing. The large mass of concrete over there. Look at it move. It just moves along the ground, slowly moving up and down over the city. Up over the tree, and down to the ground again. It's moving slowly towards that girl. She looks terrified, and she can't move. She's going to be burried under all that concrete. That living concrete. I feel bad for her. I knew her once, but now I don't remember. Maybe that's Medusa. It would serve her right. She shouldn't have turned everyone into concrete. She's getting buried now. The concrete is rolling on top of her like a heavy blanket. Go to sleep, concrete Medusa 173 girl.
Have you ever layed in your bed, and the blanket that is over you becomes heavier? It might be a weighted blanket, but you don't remember buying one. You just bought a blanket. A blanket that is getting heavier and heavier. It's not really soft anymore either. It's harder, almost like… concrete. You are sleeping under a concrete blanket. Yeah, I've never experienced that either. But I have thought about it. I think about it a lot actually. Like right now. As the living concrete rolls toward me, I'm laying on the highway. Which is made of concrete by the way. So, techniquly, I'm laying on a concrete bed, and now, a concrete blanket will cover me as I rest. Those concrete walls will hold me, and the ceiling is the new sky. And the concrete sky is the new ceiling, And the ground will rise to the ceiling, and the sky will fall on me. Because the sky is the ceiling and it's heavy because it's made of concrete. Remember the concrete shoes? Where they would put shoes made of concrete on your feet and throw you into the water? That old torture method. They knew what was going on back then.
Girl 3: Love and concrete will keep us together That girl doesn't know what she's missing. I saw her screaming and trying to break free from those arms. Those beautiful arms. I smiled as she was set free, because I knew it was my turn. We ran to each other, and we put our arms around each other. She was so strong. And I wanted to be like her. I wanted to be with her forever. I could tell she wanted that too. I let her caress me with her concrete hands, and I fell against the statues body. She lifted me up, and held me against her chest. I could feel the concrete pulsing against me, with every heartbeat. She was cold, but I was her warmth, and she was my safety. I knew that I could never be harmed while I was in those concrete arms. We layed on the road, watching the concrete ahead of us move. It was coming toward us, and soon, it would be over us like a blanket of concrete that was made just for us.
God, I love that feeling. The feeling of concrete. It's rough, but in a good way. Her body is rough, but she holds me gently. Just like she used to back in the old days. So many memories together. We were such good friends, almost like sisters. She was so beautiful back then, long black hair, grey eyes, but now, she's even better. Now that the concrete has set, and dried out, she's perfect. Great news, she still has those beautiful grey eyes, they just feel better, more solid under my fingers. I loved her with black hair, but the grey hair really suits her. It took a few days, but now, she's the girl I've always wanted. My very own concrete girl. Just when I thought she couldn't get any better! The best part is, nobody will know it's me who did it. Everything is turning into concrete now, so people would never suspect me of anything. It wasn't me who even started it! I just helped her out. The water did most of the work. I thought I should just finish up the process. I mean, when I saw her get out of the shower that day, I just had to help her. She got out of the shower before the concrete could cover her completely. She ran out of there before the concrete could seep into her skin. I just had to help her. I got her to calm down and accept it. It's not like anyone could get the concrete off of her skin anyway. But that's not really the point is it? Because of what happened, my friend is now the perfect girl.
Have you ever experienced Petrichor? Do you know what petrichor is? Let me tell you. It's a beautiful scent. It's the smell when it rains. I love that smell. It's so intoxicating. I love going outside when it rains in our concrete city. I lick the concrete too sometimes. I love how the rough concrete feels against my tongue. Oh god, I can't wait for the concrete to cover me and my beautiful concrete goddess.
Girl 1: Fear level, Beyond Mortality I can't take this anymore. It's getting to close, and I: Concrete: The true fatality Don't worry. As long as you are alive when it starts, you will live through me.
Girl 1: Forever Contained Help me. Can anyone hear me through the concrete? I'm stuck. I don't think it's going to let go this time. I don't want to be here. I. Don't. Want. To. Be. Here! Do I really have to stay alive? Like this? I'm living in concrete. It won't let me die. Nothing can destroy me, because I'm turning into concrete! Make it stop! I will not give in. I have to save everyone before they turn. Maybe I can… Wait! It only works if you are alive. So if I… I think I know what I have to do. The concrete helps me walk. I walk down the road and I see someone ahead of me. They are staring at me. I have to do it.
Caraline: Everything was normal at one point Hi. I'm Caraline, I'm 16 years old. I'm walking back home, but I keep seeing this... thing. These statues are never in the same place. I can see it now. It's walking towards me. I'm scared. But I can't stop staring at it. I have to keep walking. I can't look away. Keep walking! Keep staring! Don't look away! I have to get home. What do you want! Why can't I look away from you!
Girl 1: Eyes open I can't let you live like this. I don't know you, but the last thing we need is for you to be it's 174th captive. Trust me, it's hell living like this! I hope you can hear me through the concrete. I'm still trying to figure out how to use my voice. I just need you to listen to me. Do not let yourself become 174. I have to be 173, but you don't have to follow. All you have to do is:
Caraline: Look away I'm freaking out. I think I just heard the statue talk. What the hell! I can't do this. I force myself to turn away, and I try to take a step forward. Before I can even register what happened, and before I could even lift my foot, I was already dead.
Girl 1: Protection successful I'm sorry. I had to do it. It was for your own good. You didn't feel anything did you? I was very fast. I'm going to have to get really profficient at this so that I can save the people that are left. I have been the 173rd person turned, and I WILL be the last one! No one else will live through concrete. If I have to kill you, I will. Because dying is better than living in concrete.
Concrete: Infestation I am completly safe. I want everyone to be held by me. I have to do more. Be more active. Keep moving. I'm moving through the waterways now. You will find me everywhere now. Go ahead, get ready for the day. I will keep you safe in the shower. You are safe when I cover you.
Girl 2: The ending is set in concrete Oh, hi there. I'm concrete now. One of my sisters or friends helped me out. It feels... normal. There are a lot of other people that are here. A lot of them look scared. I will bring comfort and they will realize that concrete is the way to live. I always loved holding people anyway, so this is perfect. I'm holding someone now. They are calming down somewhat. It's going to be okay. Everything is ment to be concrete. You are safe here. Just relax, and let me take over. I'm not just a girl. I am concrete. There is nothing to fear, because you will be concrete too. Just let me guide you through it, because I have already been through it. It won't hurt, it will just make you stronger, and eventually, you will be as strong as concrete. You will complete our world. It's a shame that 173 can't see this. Death is not the only way out. Think about it. Why should you die when there is a beautiful life waiting for you? It's just around the corner, moving slowly towards you.

What's up fellow Denver musicians - I've been releasing instrumental beats working towards an instrumental hip hop album under the name of Disaster of Ceremonies - I'm on all streaming platforms if you're inclined to check me out - or visit disasterofceremonies.com - hoping to connect with local talent who might fit my vibe to experiment and produce some interesting tracks.
I make both sample based and non-sampled based tracks as I play mutiple instrumentals (some poorly, some decent, some well, lol). I'm also in a one man (at the moment) rock/punk band called Unstable Neighbors, but right now my focus is to finish the album for Disaster of Ceremonies and start working with some local talent and see where it goes. As an 80s baby, I grew up on punk rock, hip hop, metal, etc. and my parents raised me on blues and rock n roll, so I'm all over the charts on what I'm into - just want to find some cool people with talent and similar tastes to work on something fun with. Check it out and hit me up if you're interested. Thanks.

Hey all,
So a bit about me, I'm a 24 year old male from the USA. I'm a bit of a nerd, liking reading books (love philosophy like Kierkegaard) a bit of crime stories, some horror, some scientific non fiction books and I have a few atlases as well. I love geography. :) As of late, I haven't been as invested in my interested due to a bit of depression but I am improving quite a bit.
I love video games. I'm currently working on a few, including Black Mesa, Dark Souls III, and an unhealthy addiction to Warframe at the moment.
I also have a blog I've been working on as a bit of a passion project where I work on video games and write about them, take screenshots along the way, write out reviews and updates and so on. Would love to share if I connect with anyone :) Even just something for you to read out
I like all things astronomy as well. Would love to discuss planet names and cool places in space.
I love building Legos, so far a few space ones and the set of Seinfeld, would love to see what you've made : )
Music may be most important and closest to my heart. I love alternative music, shoegaze, classic rock, classical (classical guitar in particular <3), jazz, some metal.
I play guitar passively and I also have a bass too! I like keyboard, I know my way around some sheet music and tablature and I overall just like talking about music theory in general but not in a profound way or anything.
I hope to hear from some friends soon! Only looking for something casual as I haven't been on this site in a long time and I'm not looking to shy away from coming back so soon.
Feel free to send a message even just to say hi, take care :)

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Hey there everyone, I never know how to start these, so I'm just going to jump right into it! My name is Austin, I'm 31 years old, and I live in Orlando, FL! 🌴
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I'm on a journey to find that special someone who makes my heart skip a beat. I believe in creating a safe and nurturing emotional space in a relationship, where we can be vulnerable, open, and truly ourselves. Let's build something amazing together and have a ton of fun along the way. Whether it's sharing our deepest feelings or just laughing at YouTube videos and memes, I'm all in!
One of my life goals is to have a family and kids. If that's not your cup of tea, no worries – it's not for everyone, and I respect that. 😊
Here's a quick snapshot of the things I'm passionate about:
🍳 Cooking: I love whipping up delicious dishes, and I'm always up for trying new recipes. Let's cook up a storm together!
🎮 Video Games: I'm a gaming enthusiast and can't resist a good gaming session. Whether you're a fellow gamer or just curious to learn, I'd love to share the joystick with you.
📺 TV/Anime/Movies: I'm a big fan of all things screen-related, from binge-watching TV series to exploring the captivating worlds of anime and film.
🏋️‍♂️ Going to the gym or Batting Cages: Staying active is important to me, and I used to play baseball. I'd love a workout buddy or someone to join me at the batting cages.
🐱🐶 Playing with my cat and dog (Licorice and Wade): My furry friends are a big part of my life, and I hope you'll adore them as much as I do!
🎺 Playing my trumpet (recently started again from high school): I've picked up my trumpet again, and I'm eager to share some tunes with you. Maybe you can be my number one fan!
🎶 Music: If music could be a love language, it would be my top choice! I'm a massive music lover, and I'm always excited to share playlists and discuss our favorite artists. My musical taste is pretty diverse, but I particularly enjoy Rock, Metal, EDM, Punk, and Musicals.
If you're looking for a partner who's genuine, caring, and ready for a serious and fun relationship, let's chat and see if we click. I'm excited to get to know you, share experiences, and build a future together. Feel free to reach out, and let's start this adventure! 💫

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