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The issues each keeper kid has with the idea of love, the very deep error each of them assumes is integral to love

Sophie: Assumes love cannot be permanent. There's a definite end to it. At some point, in her mind, she thinks that it will end, that she'll do something, and people will just stop loving, stop caring. She can't escape that fear.

Keefe: Thinks that love is just an emotion. That it fades, ebbs and pulls with just the gooey feelings. That it's just fluff, and as soon as the emotions fade, there's nothing left, and that if he makes those emotions fade, love doesn't exist anymore.

Fitz: Thinks love is acceptance. He's so internalized that to be loved that he must be acceptable, that he must be good, must be perfect. He doesn't think you can be loved unless you're perfect, to some definite measure.

Biana: Assumes that love has conditions. It's all about losses and gains to her, not about choosing to will the good of the other. She thinks that love has to do with what someone can give you, what you can get from someone else. She assumes, falsely, that love is an exchange of goods, of what you can offer someone else, of what you own and what your stature is, while true love is simply an exchange of persons.

Tam: Thinks love is rare. That it's special. That it's something you get maybe once or twice in a lifetime. That people shouldn't love every single person, that loving is extra special, extra strange, extra unique, and doesn't exist in the world as often as most people think it does. Love doesn't really exist, and if it does, it's so very, very, very rare.

Linh: Assumes that love is a demand. It's a requirement to do certain things. It's chains, in a sense. They hold you in place, make sure you can't move. You need to be better, be stronger, be smarter, be tougher, prove that you're worth loving. Prove that you're worth loving, she thinks to herself, sometimes, prove that these people can believe in you. Prove them right. Don't crush them with your ruinous reality.

Marella: Thinks that love is an emotion. A lot like Keefe, she thinks that love flows and ebbs like a tide, flowing in and out. She's a little more steady in how constant she believes love is than he is, but she definitely thinks it's just a chemical reaction in your head.

Dex: is actually okay. He's had enough good friendships and relationships with family to know that love is a choice, constant and firm, to will the good of the other. No matter if that means telling them hard truths, or putting yourself in the way of a bullet, or even just keeping your temper when discussing things with them. Love is a determined resolve to respect and protect the other person, and Dex actually knows that.

Stina: Thinks that love is pain. She thinks that to love someone you must be willing to constantly suffer. It's one of the reasons she tries to be so mean. She doesn't want to be hurting. Because once you love someone, she thinks, you're in for a world of suffering.

Maruca: Doesn't think love exists. It's literally just chemicals, brain thoughts, and it doesn't exist, isn't real. It's a lie, pushed by card companies, to sell anniversary cards and valentines day things. None of it exists, none of it is important, none of it is real. Why would you ever want someone to care about you?

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oh…that real sad.

Every single one of Sophie's team members has betrayed her or lied to her in some way.

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Thank you to everyone who got me to 50 likes!

#50 likes #tumblr milestone #thank you

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ok, just made a mind-blowing discovery. Oralie and Keefe would be perfect for each other! Oralie is that caring mom that everyone needs but Keefe needs her the most. Keefe is that kid that needs a whole lot of empathy (and Oralie has a whole lot to give after Sophie). Ooh, this would make a good fic! I going to start right now!

#See what I did that empathy thing! #keeper of the lost cities #oralie #keefe sencen #kotlc council

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oh my lord

I JUST HAD THE REALIZATION OF THE CENTURY. Mother Goose is Lucy Goose! In Mother Gooses diary, it says on her 13th birthday a girl brought her a cake. It also says her parents were traveling musicians. I only read the first page or two of the diary, but I’m sure there’s more evidence.

#a tale of magic #land of stories #mother goose #lucy goose

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That’s better.

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Zarina: I dare you to kiss the next person who walks into this room.  Oralie: Screw that, I’m not kissing any of you.  *Liora walks in*  Oralie: Fine, I’ll do it. Rules are rules you know.

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Oralie: My hands are cold.  Liora: Here, let me hold them.  Oralie: My lips are cold too.  Liora: *covers Oralie's mouth with their hand*

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Liora: I was born for politics. I have great hair and I love lying.

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Oralie: I slept for almost 12 hours but I might still be tired so lets go for 12 more just incase. Liora: Oralie, that's a coma. Oralie: Sounds festive.

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Oralie: In your opinion, what’s the height of stupidity? Liora: *turning to Clarette* How tall are you?

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Oralie: Hey Liora, Liora: Yes? Oralie: Can a person breathe inside a washing machine while it’s on? Liora: Liora: Where’s Clarette?

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Oralie: *Gently taps table* Zarina: *Taps back* Clarette: What are they doing? Liora: Morse code. Oralie: *Aggressively taps table* Zarina: *Slams hands down* YOU TAKE THAT BACK-

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Oralie: I currently have 7 empty notebooks and I have no clue what to put in them. Suggestions? Zarina: Put spaghetti in it. Oralie: I'm currently taking suggestions from literally anyone but you. Clarette: Put spaghetti in it. Oralie: I'm currently taking suggestions from anyone but you two. Liora: Put spaghetti in it. Oralie: I'm no longer taking suggestions.

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Oralie: There are seven chairs and ten kids. What do you do?  Bronte: Have everyone stand.  Clarette: Bring three more chairs!  Liora: The most important ones can sit down.  Zarina: Kill three.

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Oralie: You really put aside everything and came all this way for me? How did you even get here so fast? Bronte: Several traffic violations. Clarette: Three counts of resisting arrest. Liora: Roughly thirteen cans of energy drinks. Zarina: Also, that’s not our car.

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Oralie: What if the person who named Walkie Talkies named everything?  Bronte: Pregnancy tests are Maybe Babies  Zarina: Socks are Feetie Heaties  Liora: Forks are Stabby Grabbies  Bronte: Defibrillators are Heartie Starties  Zarina: Nightmares are Dreamy Screamies  Liora: Stamps are Lickie Stickies  Clarette, annoyed: You are disappointments

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