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u5an5 · 2 months
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Theory: The Clone X was not Cody like some people think or even Fives (I know he's been dead for a very long time but so was Boba Fett and look where we are. Plus, Echo was supposed to be certainly dead too; making him Winter Soldier-esque storyline wouldn't be that surprising) or not even Slick.
((Also, now that we've seen his face devoid of any tattoos or scars I think first two takes are definitely not applicable anymore; they wouldn't put that much effort to make him unrecognizable))
Back to the point: In my opinion, The Clone X was none other than...
Fox.
Now let me explain.
Who else, other than X, was loyal to the law and justice dictated by it over any moral or ethic code?
Fox.
Who else was portrayed with such single-minded focus on hunting down traitors of the government he served, regardless of what it was?
Fox.
Who else could know not only Coruscant so well but also identify Rex like they knew each other?
He already was a remarkably successful tracker of traitors, why not make him more efficient by pointing them out for him?
Good soldiers follow orders, after all.
#clone assassin#commander fox#star wars tbb#i know that hes got killed really early after Order in comics but i would honestly prefer him to die this way#the bad batch spoilers#commander cody#arc trooper fives#tcw slick#cc 1010#star wars#sw tbb#sw the bad batch#the bad batch season 3#tbb theory#we dont even know for sure how he looks like cause in one moment we see corries without helmets all of them have standard paintjob#idk if its just animation error but because of it we cant be 100% sure fox ever regreted it without him being shown grieving with rest#hes just taking a breath when fives is dying and personaly i see it more as him rolling his eyes that rex is being mushy with traitor#but there are 3 clones behind fox when hes shown and then the one taking off his helmet stands beside 2 others so it may actualy be it???#and if he DOES regret it imo is more in 'shame i had to do it' rather than 'shame i did it' way if you know what i mean#hes just doing his job and hes GOOD at it. not his fault that him being competent is bad for the good guys#my point is: outside of one page incomic that can be at any point made noncanon or recontextualized theres no evidence that it cant be him#they already retconed more important things. why not this?#i think its likely that in case im right we can assume that all named corries were made into CloneX#none of them appeared yet despite how much of action happens on coruscant#and only thorn died on screen; in a way preventing him from being viable option nonetheless#three hits point blank months before Order seem unlikely but theyve done weirder things so him returning wouldnt be THAT weird so uhh idk#but yeah cx-02 is tech#winter soldiering doesnt stop#i mean THIS could be fox/other corrie but it being tech is way too cliche oportunity to waste it on them (derogatory towards disney)#pls disney let corries hunt down traitors like they used to pls
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ccthepandafangirl · 2 years
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the red army vs scarlet pearl
(and ren and jimmy both died-died. like two soulmate pairings are completely out already. how)
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eleinemk · 3 months
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I am shaking, I am crying, I am not okay!
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Wolffe! Ventress! Crosshair's home!
I'm not okay! Crosshair looks so broken in that hallway😢
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derpymidnight · 3 months
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Characters I'd Like to See Return in TBB Season 3
My thoughts pulled from rewatch notes back in September. With season three's release in one week, I thought this would be relevant:)
I excluded any characters we saw in the trailer (Rex and Phee) but they did make the cut!
• Benni
An unlikely return, but I enjoyed Benni's character. His thievery could be a great asset to the Batch's retrieval.
I feel that Benni would help the Batch solely for Omega. It was her act of kindness that made him change his mind - the first real friend he ever had.
He ended his episode with "If you ever need a thief, I owe ya." which puts him in the perfect position to return.
• Cody
I'm really hoping for a Cody cameo. We know he went AWOL but maybe he is also on Mount Tantiss and escapes with Crosshair. I just want a conclusion to his story y'all😭
• Cid
I would like to see Cid help the Batch. This is a very big decision - she has a good relationship with the Empire right now, but maybe Phee guilts her into helping. Maybe the thought of Omega makes Cid give in - it wouldn't be the first time. I'm just not sure that her character would allow for development. She seems too static and unyielding but it would be very satisfying to see her do good in the end.
I think this would be the ideal end to season 3 - reuniting all the people who the Bad Batch aided. They are down three men and are in desperate need of allies. Rex, Phee, Benni, Cody, and Cid help the Batch break Omega and Crosshair out of Mount Tantiss.
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ineffablejaymee · 27 days
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tbb season 3 spoilers
i said SPOILERS
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GODFUCKINGDAMNIT I KNEW SOMETHING TERRIBLE WOULD HAPPEN
the most heart breakinf part was how desperate crosshair was to shoot that tracking device AND HE ALMOST MADE IT
IT WAS LIKE 2 SECONDS TOO LATE
i hate rhis so much
its exactly like plan 99, when wrecker was right there, tech was SO close butba second too late
ihatethisihaterhisiHATERHIS im in so much pain and i CANNOT WAIT ANOTHER WEEK
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autism-swagger · 2 years
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I think of them every time I see that tweet
Bonus: 
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Reblogs > Likes
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cricketchaology · 2 years
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also the fact that nina knows she’s getting frenchie’s name wrong but continues to call him sergei anyway, over and over, taking one of the few things he’s ever felt like he really has.. man.
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wavebiders · 1 year
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These 3 episodes were amazing but also are very much supporting my suspicion that the Chroma Conclave is gonna be 3 seasons
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bee-ships · 2 years
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Thoughts so far before I go to sleep: the writing for Hop.per S3 vs S4 is such a stark contrast /pos Like,,, the way he is so determined to just keep going,, his vulnerability,,, his cleverness,,,
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laxmiree · 2 months
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[CN] MLQC Lucien’s On Fire MQ translation + video with sub EN (Part 3/3)
⚠️ SPOILER ALERT!! ⚠️
This post contains a detailed spoiler for an MQ that has not been released in EN yet! Feel free to notify me if there are any mistakes in the translation~
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On Fire MQ | Part 1 (1-2) | Part 2 (3-4) | Part 3 (5-6) | Moisturize ASMR
[Warning]: The content of this MQ is currently the most explicit compared to other dates and may not be suitable for individuals under the age of 17 (CN server). It is recommended that those who do not meet this age requirement refrain from proceeding beyond this point.
Part 3 & 4-> [Here]
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—[Part 5]— Video Timestamp [31:11]
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The kitchen is filled with all sorts of ingredients.
After studying a few recipes, Lucien starts by cleaning the vegetables one by one, arranging them neatly based on size and color.
I put the excess ingredients into the refrigerator and see him preparing to chop vegetables on the cutting board. His movements are meticulous yet unfamiliar.
MC: Do you want some help?
Lucien arches an eyebrow ever so slightly, then frees up one hand to pull me behind him, his voice gentle.
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Lucien: Yes, then come closer and help me, okay?
I wrap my arms around Lucien from behind, adjusting his hand to control the force and posture of chopping vegetables.
MC: [smiles softly]...Are you sure about this?
Lucien: Mm, I'm not particularly skilled at this. This position makes it easy for you to correct me at any time.
I wrap my arm around him with some struggle. I can feel his heat seeping through our clothes, causing a slight warmth in my ears.
Unwittingly, I remember the first time I spent New Year's Eve with Lucien. He also once stood behind me and wrapped his arm around me under the pretext of learning to make dumplings.
MC: ...Then, I'll make an effort to not get distracted.
MC: It's better to cut in from this angle...
Two people working together noticeably accelerate the process. After the pot is ready, Lucien and I stand on either side of it, seasoning it together.
Seasonal vegetables lose their raw appearance in the sizzling hot oil, transforming into delectable dishes on the dining table.
MC: The colors are right, and the cuts are similar. At least in terms of appearance, we've perfectly replicated these dishes.
MC: I just wonder how they taste. These dishes look so good, they couldn't possibly be bad, right?
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Lucien: They're definitely going to be delicious. After all, we made them together.
Lucien: However, in the coming year, I will try my best to break away from this lady’s help and lead this process independently.
MC: Hehe, it's okay if you don't break away.
MC: I'm happy to accompany you and enjoy this process together. Plus, occasionally being Professor Lucien's "guide", I couldn't ask for more.
Lucien glances at me with a smile on his face, then bends down to kiss me lightly on the eyes.
Lucien: [chuckle then KISS!!!!] Since I have your permission, I won't insist on proving myself anymore.
Lucien: In the days ahead, accompany me to tackle more complex menus.
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At the dining table, Lucien picks up his chopsticks, slowly bringing each dish to his mouth. He chews carefully, seeming to savor the unique taste of each dish
Though it's just an ordinary lunch, he eats with exceptional seriousness.
Lucien: The change in cutting technique has a much greater impact on the crispness of the vegetables than I anticipated.
MC: It's subtle, isn't it? Even though the cooking method remains the same, just changing the cutting technique makes the texture much crispier!
Lucien: Hmm, it's also interesting to stew meat with fruits.
MC: Hehe, that's because fruit acids not only tenderize the muscle tissue but also blend in smoothly with the flavor.
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Lucien: [chuckles] So, although all these dishes are delicious, I particularly enjoy the stew you've added your ingenuity to.
It's rare to see him provide detailed commentary on dishes beyond just "delicious", and I can't help but raise my chin in pride.
MC: I've actually made some observations before when cooking. Just a slight change in the dish can make a huge difference in taste!
MC: It's kind of like the difference between the front leg meat and the hind leg meat, very distinct!
Lucien's gaze, which was originally focused on tasting the dishes, shifts towards me. Under the lamplight, his eyes soften, as gentle as water flowing into a stream.
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Lucien: This classmate's metaphors are always so imaginative.
Lucien: It seems like every inch of the world you perceive is so vibrant and intriguing—
Lucien: Just like these rich dishes, they can evoke a range of emotions and also spark inspiration.
I prop my chin up, looking at him with interest.
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MC: If that's the case, then I also want to be the “fruit” in the stew, making Professor Lucien even "sweeter"~
MC: Every happy and interesting experience in my perception, I want you to experience them together with me~
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Lucien's eyes soften, and he taps his knuckles gently on the table.
Lucien: [whispers] In that case, can we do something fun together right now?
My eyes light up, and I stand up, walking over to his side. I cup his face in my hands, smiling as we lock eyes.
MC: Of course, then... what do you want to do?
Before I finish speaking, Lucien's hand gently lowers my head, and he plants a light kiss on my lips.
Although it's just a gentle touch, and although the atmosphere isn't ambiguous, I feel my heart beating wildly due to the unexpected intimacy.
I look at him with a flushed face, seeing overflowing tenderness in his eyes, and a magnified reflection of myself.
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Lucien: I want to thank this lady who “shares the world” with me.
Then, he leans down, slowly closing the distance between us—
Until our hearts and minds feel the same frequency, melding together into the gentle twilight.
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As the last rays of twilight fall, Lucien invites me to experience the festival in this small town.
Lanterns adorned with festive decorations hang on the streetlights, and the air is filled with the scent of firecrackers.
As New Year's Eve approaches, there are already many stalls in the small night market, with couplets, paper-cut decorations, and various potted plants joyfully arranged together.
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MC: These paper-cut decorations are quite ordinary, yet they're selling for two digits. They're not as pretty as the ones you've made, but I just bought something really nice!
I take out a box of pink, peach-shaped pastries and hand one to Lucien.
MC: "Longevity Peach Buns"~ Would you like to try one?
Lucien takes a bite, his brows furrowing momentarily as he examines the bun in his hand with a hint of skepticism.
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Lucien: [smiles helplessly] I wouldn't recommend it.
Even Lucien, who isn't usually picky about food, expressed dissatisfaction with the bun, which piqued my interest.
I take a bite, and the dry bun with a hint of artificial flavoring fails to satisfy even basic taste expectations.
MC: Uh...!
MC: [unamused] Although it's not tasty, it does look festive... Let's just display it at home when we get back.
Lucien smiles and shakes his head, then picks up a set of spring festival couplets from a nearby stall.
Lucien: The wording on these couplets seems rather ordinary.
Lucien: I'm thinking, why don't we buy some raw materials and try writing our own couplets at home?
MC: Sounds good! Then when the God of Wealth arrives, he'll see that the couplets we've put up are heartfelt and sincere.
MC: If he's in a good mood, who knows, maybe we'll strike it rich~
From the "福" (fortune/blessings) character for the front door to the refrigerator and even the shoe cabinet, to the money tree for the entrance and the glowing little dragon...
As we chat and laugh, the bags we're carrying are already overloaded.
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We load the bags into the car and return to our seats. Just as I start to fasten my seatbelt, Lucien pushes open the car door again.
Lucien: I suddenly remembered there's something else I need to buy.
MC: Then I'll go with you.
Lucien: No need, it's right nearby. I'll be back soon.
Before I could react, Lucien had already closed the car door and disappeared into the bustling crowd once again.
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—[Part 6]— Video Timestamp [36:42]
(T/N: if you haven't watched the video, please watch it from this timestamp! The BGM choice + voice acting really help set the mood~)
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MC: What did Lucien go to buy...?
Snacks, or decorations? Before my thoughts can stray any further, Lucien's figure returns to the car with bags in hand.
MC: You're back!
The car door is pulled open, and along with Lucien’s scent, the chilly wind brings in a subtle smell... of gunpowder?
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Lucien: [chuckles] I bought some fireworks...
MC: Oh~
Lucien: And firecrackers.
MC: [surprised] Eh?
I widen my eyes and look into the bag. Besides a few fireworks, there are…
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MC: O- one-thousand-firecrackers-rolls and firework rockets?
Seeing my reaction, Lucien satisfactorily curls up the corners of his lips.
Lucien: As an "experiencer," of course I must try some sufficiently exciting things.
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The car, loaded with goods, returns to our courtyard. Lucien parks the car and, together with me, we unroll the long red firecrackers on the ground.
The long firecrackers snake around like a red dragon lying on the ground, almost covering the entire courtyard.
I hold the lighter, watching the fuse that is about to ignite the firecrackers and can’t help but feel nervous in my heart.
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MC: Lucien, could you, could you wait a moment? I'm not quite mentally prepared yet!
Lucien: [chuckles] Then allow me.
Lucien seems to chuckle softly. Before I can react, he has already struck the match, and the flame dances on his fingertips.
The fuse instantly ignites, speeding forward like a shooting star. I quickly grab Lucien's hand tightly, pulling him away as we run.
The next second, the firecrackers erupt like an awakened dragon, emitting a thrilling roar.
My body instinctively tenses, and I hastily cover Lucien's ears while he does the same for mine.
(the way they instinctively protect each other instead of themselves :”…)
His broad palm reassuringly shields those startling explosions.
Despite the barrier, my hearing becomes even more acute, listening as the firecrackers "rampage" through the courtyard.
I look at Lucien, in the faint red glow, his face is coated with a shimmering warm light, and from beginning to end, his lips are always brimming with a smile.
The bright light swiftly dashes through the dark night. After the long-lasting thousand blasts fade away, the air in the courtyard seems to have turned red.
Lucien waves his hand in front of him, trying to dispel the pungent smell of firecrackers, yet the smile on his lips never falters.
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Lucien: Whether it's from the sense of hearing or the sense of smell... The stimulation I'm receiving is far more excessive than I anticipated.
MC: Many things you just have to experience firsthand to truly feel them!
MC: Just like I've come to realize, besides with the beauty of fireworks, Professor Lucien and the firecrackers are also quite "compatible"!
Lucien raises an eyebrow and takes out all the remaining fireworks and firecrackers from the car.
Lucien: That sentence sounds like a stereotypical impression of "Professor Lucien".
Lucien: Fortunately, tonight happens to be a good opportunity for "out with the old, in with the new."
The night sky stretches endlessly, as dark as a piece of black velvet, while the courtyard ground is scattered with remnants of red firecrackers.
Lucien stands between the darkness of the night and the redness around him, with the match he ignites in his hand being the only source of light around.
This glimmer of light remains silent, yet always manages to ignite clusters of earth-shattering fireworks in my world.
So I walk towards him, and together we light up all these fireworks.
The light flies into the night sky, showering down gently, casting warm hues upon us.
And beside me, Lucien's smiling expression is just like the fireworks filling up the sky.
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In the end, Lucien and I left a few fireworks unlit and returned to the car for warmth.
The distant sound of firecrackers can be faintly heard, with occasional fireworks lighting up the night sky, illuminating the scene inside the car.
We sit side by side in the back seat, enjoying a moment of tranquility after the playful revelry.
Bright light filters through the car window, casting ambiguous light and shadows on Lucien's face. I trace his profile, and my heart is filled with joy.
MC: Looking back, we've had a lot of fun in just a few days.
MC: Going to the home exhibition together, selecting ingredients and cooking together, wandering through the festival night market, and even setting off fireworks and firecrackers...
MC: I wonder how Professor Lucien feels about this "town trip"?
Lucien meets my expectant gaze, but instead of immediately responding, he ponders for a moment.
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Lucien: I've thought of many different answers, many different adjectives.
Lucien: Happiness, warmth, contentment... Each word seems to encapsulate my feelings, yet they all appear a little shallow.
I listen earnestly, reaching out my hand to intertwine with his palm.
Lucien: Whether it's in the warm room, cooking together under the bright lights, or lighting firecrackers together and making "noise".
Lucien: At the moment of accomplishing these things, I have a vague feeling.
Lucien: These seem to be things I've never consciously longed for but deeply desire to do.
Lucien: And year after year, in the New Year, you've helped me realize these, even wishes that I myself didn't fully grasp.
Lucien pauses unusually as if carefully considering his words. After a while, he simply casts his gaze toward me.
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Lucien: So if there's anything missing, it's that I want my little lady to feel my happiness.
MC: I've already felt it...
But Lucien gently shakes his head.
Lucien: I want to paint it more vividly for you. Not through carefully crafted rhetoric, perhaps not even by speaking.
(T/N: insert the solemn, melancholic, yet hopeful 5th anniv special theatre BGM 😭 if you've read this far and haven't watched the video, I’d actually beg you to watch 🥺 The timestamp is: [42:09] )
Lucien gently takes my hand and places it over his heart.
In an instant, the world quieted down.
With the familiar heartbeat in my palm, it feels as if the overflowing sense of happiness is also held within my grasp.
"Thump, thump," resounding as if echoing through the entire universe. And it speaks—
Lucien is very happy, very content with life.
And so am I.
At this moment, I seem to also taste the shallowness of "words", for no matter how many words are spoken, they can't fully express the deep love beating in my heart.
So I recklessly approached him, wanting to convey my most profound feelings to him.
Wrapping my arms around his neck, my fingertips threading through his soft hair, as I lean in closer, Lucien gently but firmly pulls me into his embrace.
The smell of gunpowder fills my nostrils, seemingly carrying the heat capable of igniting flames with it.
The lips merely brush against each other, then clinging lovingly and inseparably, unwilling to part ever again.
Our tongues entwine as if thirsting, drawing out every bit of sweetness, until our breaths become so chaotic that they can't be distinguished from each other.
Can a deep kiss express this love? Can a long embrace reveal the yearning in the depths of our hearts?
While thinking about all this in a daze, Lucien's whisper comes to my ear.
Lucien: [whispers breathlessly] Is this kiss enough to explain it all?
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MC: Not enough...
I instinctively spoke out, not knowing whether I was answering him or telling myself.
Upon hearing this, with one arm still around me, Lucien unbuttons his shirt with his other hand, revealing his well-defined physique.
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Lucien: [chuckles and whispers] Then tonight, I will lay bare all of myself to you, okay?
His eyes still carry a faint smile, but they are moist as if they've captured light, burning and deeply sincere.
I nod and kiss the corner of his eye, taking in all of him.
His warm lips carry a slightly wet sensation as they wander over my body, igniting my skin like clusters of flame.
The intimate and meticulous licking makes me feel like I'm about to melt, my body instinctively tensing up, sliding towards the only fulcrum.
Lucien: [noises of him eating… something, and sighs in satisfaction] ….
The fingers holding my calves suddenly tighten, pulling them wider apart. I sit back heavily and then whimper out in pain.
MC: [blushing] Lucien….
My voice comes out sweetly and aggrievedly, elongating the end of his name with a deliberate undertone. It sounds like pleading for mercy yet also carries a tacit demand.
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The sound of muffled laughter reaches my ears, Lucien flips over to be on top of me and presses me down, kissing me on the lips.
Between the disorganized breaths, he murmurs something on the tip of his tongue.
Lucien: [whispers] Sorry, does it hurt a bit?
I nod, but in contrast to my answer, I thrust my hips upward, wanting to fit even closer to him. In the process, I almost hit my head on the car door, but Lucien protected me.
The decorations on my clothes roughly brush against Lucien's exposed skin as he moves, causing him to tremble lightly.
Lucien: [chuckles] These little decorations are a bit in the way.
Those words are much colder than his kisses, and I can't help but watch my heart beat faster as he gently picks at them and lets the decorations fall.
It's just that there seem to be more and more things that get in the way between us… the top, the belt, and the skirt, they all seem a bit unnecessary.
The car's air conditioning blows dry, warm air, dispersing the remaining traces of coldness on our skin.
The moist sensation behind my ears makes me feel like I'm lying on a stream, his voice, hoarse and low, reveals a fervent longing.
Lucien: [hoarsely] Now, can you understand this feeling clearly?
My heart beats fiercely, and within my hazy consciousness, I seem to hear the emotions hidden behind Lucien's questions.
Instinctively, I tighten my arms around his neck and wrap my legs behind his waist. My hand gently caresses him.
MC: I think... I still need more time to understand.
MC: This is what you want too, isn't it?
Lucien’s laughter-tinged voice drifts into my ears.
Lucien:  [whispers followed by more wet kiss noises] The night is still very long.
The ambiguous warmth inside the car envelops us like the steam of a hot spring, carrying us into the clouds.
It seems there are small trinkets on the dashboard that can't withstand the shaking, but we are too preoccupied to notice.
Unintentionally, someone presses the car window button, and the distant sound of fireworks leaps into our ears.
Tiny snowflakes land on my outstretched arms, only to be melted into droplets by the heat.
"Splat," "splat."
This night, when the old days and the new years merge, we seem to need a little more warmth.
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[Bonus: some h-word translation notes before afterword because I don't want to ruin the beautiful smut with my dumb commentary]
Lucien: [whispers] Sorry, does it hurt a bit? I nod, but in contrast to my answer, I thrust my hips upward, wanting to fit even closer to him. In the process, I almost hit my head on the car door, but Lucien protected me.
(T/N: this sentence implies that the pain is not from her sitting back but… him fitting inside *cough*)
The car's air conditioning blows dry, warm air, dispersing the remaining traces of coldness on our skin.
(T/N: this description implies that they are both already completely undressed at that point. To counteract the chill from being unclothed, the warm air conditioner is turned on :>)
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[Afterword, rambles and highlight(s)]
⎯ Just like how sunlight helps plants to grow, love nurtures Lucien's growth over the years.
Even after 6 years, Love and Producer still have such a talented writing team that never FAILS at making us feel h-word and cry at almost the same time ༼;´༎ຶ ۝ ༎ຶ༽༼;´༎ຶ ۝ ༎ຶ༽༼;´༎ຶ ۝ ༎ຶ༽. This date is not angsty in the traditional sense, in fact, the date in general is so sweet and full of daily life. But the end really punches you just right in the feelings ESPECIALLY with the 5th anniversary special theatre BGM.
Honestly, it’s hard to explain why this date is so good and makes many CN stans cry by the end of the date. It’s… something that you can experience only if you know him for so, so long. It's something that can only be felt by witnessing his growth from the moment you first 'met' him until now. The feelings of observing someone you've ‘nurtured’ with love and care for years finally blossoming into the most colorful and unique 'fireworks' you've ever witnessed… they’re really hard to describe.
But anyway, before this essay turns into an analysis of "The Little Prince" and Lucien, let’s talk about the date, shall we? If last year's date theme was along the lines of "accepting yourself and your emotions from the past," then I predict that this year's theme seems to be about "experiencing and living the present"; and this is such a fitting theme for Lucien. Why? Because as a character, before he met the MC, he was simply an "observer" instead of a “participant”, curiously observing and experimenting on everything around him, and yet never really ‘participates’ and ‘experiences’ in it.  However, thanks to MC, he has begun to actively participate in the hustle and bustle of the world, experiencing many things that have made him more vibrant and ‘alive’. This transition from ‘observer’ to ‘participant’ is cleverly depicted in this date by making him into a participant in the experiments with MC, rather than solely being the experimenter as usual.
This date as a whole centers around two important things, experience and emotions. While the relationship between experience and emotion can be complex and multifaceted, the way I get it from this date is that; if ‘experience’ is more about the ‘input’ that we get from our senses, then ‘emotions’ are the ‘output’ of our experience. In other words, experiences provide the stimuli that trigger emotional responses. Both experience and emotions are important things for us humans; together, they contribute to our ability to fully engage with and appreciate the present moment, rather than simply going through the motions of survival… They’re also two things that Lucien has been learning over the years.
First, let’s talk about experience, when our observer scientist sheds his lab coat and removes his glasses, he transforms into an ordinary person sincerely in love with you and deeply experiencing love. This date depicts how he experiences love in the warmth of everyday life, and amusingly, it almost makes this date feel as if MC and Lucien are newlyweds on their honeymoon ahah. From shopping for furniture for their new home to encountering silly and unexpected problems that the organizer throws at them (just like how everyday lives always throw problems at us lol), to grocery shopping and cooking together, and cough even the fact that they’re basically ‘on fire’ everyday cough— The grocery shopping parts are especially funny (with just Lucien being Lucien lol)... and cooking scene is just chef kiss. It's really endearing to witness how he adapts to homemaking tasks in his unique way, all because of his love for you.
Still on the topic of ‘experience’; do you know that both of the more descriptive spicy scenes are part of the plot? First, the spicy domming ‘guiding’ scene. In that scene, MC guides him to focus on what his senses told him instead of giving processed answers. And this seems to work because, throughout the date, you can notice him developing more opinions on things based on his senses as he experiences everything. Previously, because he never slowed down and always looked far ahead (See also, his Summer UR MQ, recent CN birthday date and story for more in-depth digging about this theme-), he never fully ‘experienced’ life. But with MC's guidance, her “sharing the world” with him, he starts to perceive the world around him more keenly. This transformation is evident in tasting scenes and fireworks scenes, where he earnestly uses his senses to taste their cooking, hearing the loud firecracker noises, and smelling the scent of gunpowder. She doesn’t only ‘bring’ color to his monochrome world, but also the taste, smell and noises of the world around him as he experiences the present. All these stimuli make his world no longer feel ‘silent’ to him. Sometimes, loving him feels like pulling a ‘god’ from his pedestal to experience the lively and ordinary life of mortals. Perhaps he loses some of his ‘invincibility’ (like for example, that causes him to fall for consumerism trap lol), but in this way, he becomes more alive and real.
Then about emotions. The initial discussion about emotions centers around “emotional synchronization” between lovers, setting the stage for exploring how MC and Lucien perceive and handle each other's emotions. Just as MC accepts all of Lucien's emotions, whether they be sadness or happiness [referencing Lucien’s CN birthday date in 2023], Lucien reciprocates by accepting all of her emotions. Lucien demonstrates emotional stability and maturity as a partner, creating an environment where MC feels no need to restrain her emotions in his presence. He is fond of and intrigued by her colorful range of emotions (and a bittersweet reminder of how her moods affect her “color” in his eyes ahah:”””). This highlights their curiosity and fascination with understanding each other on a deeper level.
For them, all human emotions are important, but MC initially wanted Lucien to feel more positive emotions. With the concept of “emotional sync” in mind, she promises to convey more positive emotions for him, inadvertently restraining her own emotions in the process. However, during their time together in the small city, she learns that even so-called “negative emotions” have value. Despite facing challenges or "troubles," both characters find joy and support in each other's company. MC finds Lucien's moments of vulnerability endearing, while Lucien appreciates MC's encouragement and companionship. They both come to acknowledge the natural ebb and flow of emotions in their relationship, realizing that some negative emotions are far from being detrimental; it’s simply part of their day-to-day life. Those emotional fluctuations are just a very small part of their overall happiness~
ALL THE FEELINGS FROM THE SECOND EXPLICIT SPICY SCENES SUCCESSFULLY MADE ME CRY. Experiencing all sorts of things with her during experiments and everyday life … even things and wishes that he never consciously longed for yet always wanted:
许墨很快乐,很幸福
The meaning of these words are difficult to render accurately in English, and my “Xu Mo/Lucien is very happy, very content with his life.” are just barely scratching the surface… While 快乐(kuài lè) refers to a more transient or temporary feeling of happiness and joy, often related to a fun event, 幸福 (xìng fú) encompasses a profound and enduring sense of happiness and contentment in life. It signifies a state of well-being that extends beyond momentary pleasures, often associated with having a loving family, spouse, fulfilling relationships, and a sense of overall satisfaction with one's life. So when combined, it emphasizes the fact that while experiencing all the ups and downs of the world with her, Lucien is not only feeling immediate joy and pleasure ("快乐"), but also enjoying a deeper, more lasting sense of happiness and fulfilment ("幸福"), he is both happy in the moment and all of his life. By slowing down and deeply experiencing each moment of their shared life, he discovers his own happiness and longing that even he himself never knows about. So, he wants her to experience every bit of his happiness and love that has blossomed because of her… candidly and unrestrainedly wants her to experience all of him.
In another vein, LOVE IS A VERB, NOT A NOUN!!! It's a continual action, continual choice, continual promise to another person. And no matter how many words are spoken, both of them can't fully express the deep love beating in heart. So, when words are too “shallow” to even capture a fraction of deep love and happiness, he can only confess them through instinctive actions, recklessly pouring out his heart in every embrace, every kiss, and every touch. And yet, the question still stands, Can a deep kiss express this love? Can a long embrace reveal the yearning in the depths of our hearts? They’ve done everything, yet it still feels not enough, and perhaps… it will take a lifetime of shared experiences and ‘confessions’ to fully reveal the depths of his love and longing for her.
AND SPEAKING OF CHOICE(S), the BGM choice for that last spicy scene is freaking genius!!! It comes from 5th-anniversary special theatre“The many choices of life” video (You can check it on my YT!). This special video is all about the power of your/MC’s choice. I want to highlight the first “what if” scenario. The first “what if” is about what would happen if she had chosen to not meet Lucien.
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In this scenario, the narrative explores what would have happened if MC hadn't met Lucien. Without their encounter, Lucien would still be questioning and seeking understanding from the world around him. He would have found another path, albeit one that didn't involve her, dedicating himself to searching for the 'most optimal solution.' However, his world would remain black and white, indifferent to whether there were people who tried to understand him and care for him :”. Anyway, by using this as a BGM choice, it accentuates the power of your/MC’s choice in shaping him being the way he is right now; while still running on the path to explore truth with dedication, he also finds happiness and contentment along the way because of her choice.
In conclusion, Lucien’s writers never fail to captivate us and deliver top-tier writing! This date highlights the importance of experiencing life fully and embracing all emotions, while also underscoring the transformative power of love~ His writers really excel at utilizing his character to its fullest potential. I can go on and on, talking about all the small details and references on this date but this UR won’t be published any time soon if I do LOL. If you’ve read so far, thank you for reading this date and my rambles~
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notebookqueenofnarnia · 3 months
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okay now that we know Uncle Rick is a certified Swiftie I demand a Taylor song play in season 2
here are my proposals:
(spoilers for those who havent read the book)
(WHY haven't you?? seriously. get on that)
"labyrinth" playing while Percy holds a crying Annabeth while he pulls them both back to the ship after the sirens. not only is it PERFECT but its also FORESHADOWING (*applause*)
2. the intro to "gold rush" as Annabeth enters all glammed up at CC's gleaming ......twinkling...... Percy G. Pig looking on with wide eyes
3. "The Archer" playing at literally any Percabeth moment- especially if Luke is somehow involved- because who could ever leave me darling but who could stay
4. idk something with Blackjack and "Getaway Car"
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mayaheronthorn · 4 months
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✨ Things that would make 2020 tsc fans die on a spot: ✨
(Spoilers from Chain of thorns)
1. Seasons of shadowhunters
2. Matthew's character conclusion
3. Christopher's death
4. Cc saying there can be 4 TWP books
5. SOBH
6. Kitty meeting in SOBH
7. £60 for a delivery
8. The Last Shadowhunter
9. This fucking comics
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ccthepandafangirl · 2 years
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"That's what they get for playing in the deep dark."
PearlescentMoon (who previously discussed unleashing the Wardens with the divorce quartet)'s comment on Grian & GTWScar's death.
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misc-obeyme · 1 month
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Hi CC! I hope this isn't a question out of left field. I'm okay with spoilers and my friend has answered some questions but this one has us stumped;
In the OG lesson 3-14 as we are preparing for our trivia contest, Satan tells us to ask Simeon. But how does Satan know? Levi doesn't know right, or he'd be all over Simeon.
HOW does Satan know?! He's too young to be the beta reader right? I wonder if you know more about that?
thank you and praise, 🐌
Hi there, 🐌 anon!
Oh I'm all about questions out of left field!
You are correct, Levi doesn't know and he doesn't find out until season two.
And this is an interesting question because how does Satan know?
Mammon doesn't know, as evidenced by the next lesson where he straight up asks why would Simeon know about the book that isn't out yet? When you use the information against Levi a little later, Mammon once again is like how does Simeon know all that?? LOL what a dork.
And then I don't think we hear about it until Levi finds out the truth... and because I wanted to see about that, I went and found it in Lesson 24-19. They're discussing who should write the script for the play that they're going to put on for the RAD school festival.
And it's Satan who tells Levi that Simeon is the author of TSL!
But it doesn't say how he knows!
I looked, but I couldn't find anything about where the knowledge comes from, so we're gonna hafta go with my best guess.
Please note, these are just my ideas! It's possible there is a canon explanation and I just don't remember it! Anyone who does, please feel free to set me straight about it lol.
Even though it doesn't explain how Satan knows it's Simeon who is the author of TSL, I think there are two main ways that Satan might have obtained this information.
My favorite option is that it was Solomon who told him. Solomon lives with Simeon in Purgatory Hall already before we ever get there at the very beginning. And I've always been of the opinion that Solomon and Satan are pretty good friends. Mostly because they have that Cat group chat with MC and they both like books.
Solomon himself is a TSL fan, so it makes sense that the topic would come up with Simeon at Purgatory Hall. And I'm sure Simeon was just like oh yeah I'm Christopher Peugeot. Upon discovering this, Solomon could have told Satan.
The other option is that Satan just knows stuff. It's kind of his thing to have a lot of knowledge. And he's obviously got a bit of an obsession with books in general. So it seems to me that he could have gone out of his way to discover who Christopher Peugeot really is. It's mentioned somewhere in the game that Satan has a lot of "contacts" I think so it's possible that he just learned about it through his own personal network.
However, I still like the Solomon theory best.
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jrwi-best-villian · 8 months
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Heyo everyone! Ive been loving the JRWI brackets and I look forward to them everyday (Its kinda sad) so I decided to make my own! So, welcome to the JRWI best villian bracket! This is a bracket to figure out who the best antagonist is throughout the JRWI campaigns!
[More info under the cut]
SUBBMISSIONS:
1. Be respectful, this mainly applies to cc and me. This includes not crossing any boundries of the JRWI crew. Also respect me in general!
2. You are able to submit multiple characters but do not submit a character twice (all of your characters will probably be picked)
3. Villian is a subjective term. Villian could be an actual villian from PD, or it could be a character from Riptide that has vilianous tendencies.
4. If you have propaganda that contains spoilers please use this format: Campaign spoilers, season episode (EX: PD spoilers S1E4)
5. Make sure info about your character is either accurate or is stated as a hc or something of the sort.
6. I do not know when the subbmissions will close but I will be keeping you posted!!
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TAGGING SYSTEM:
#best villian vote -- polls for the best villian
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CREDITS:
This is not my original idea, this acc is based off of similar brackets. Some of the main ones I like are @jrwi-transgender-swag @kisser-of-jrwi-characters @jrwis-most-pathetic
This acc is run by @gillion-tidestrider-fan (thats me!!) Please be paitent, I have school so post may take some time
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zbsinbloom · 14 days
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ZB1 as types of simmers
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Pairing(s): none
Genre: crack
Word Count: 1.5k
Trigger warnings: in-game violence, death, a Murphy bed-related incident, Gyuvin's is a little unhinged but then aren't we all?
Tagged: @taerrrrrae @i05wook
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🤯 Jiwoong
too many saves
He tries to commit to just one household
Spends hours perfecting their personalities and outfits and tells himself he's going to play with then until the end :D
He's got some cute ideas for when his sims are elders and have grandkids
Tries to level up their skills and careers and gives them the perfect house he got from the gallery
And then he's on week 4, his sims got married, they've had a baby and he's… bored?
So he creates a new save for a new family who are totally different and he tells himself this is the save to end all saves
Before he knows it, he's 40 save files down and he hasn't a clue what was going on in a single one of them
But he'll definitely go back and play them all, he swears!
📖 Zhang Hao
the storyteller
Hoho you thought this would be Matthew? No, this man LIVES for the drama I'm telling you
He creates an elaborate storyline for each and every sim he creates
Sometimes he surprises even himself with the plots he creates sometimes
His sims were happily married and living life and then one day he was like "guess what? This one is gonna have an affair with a married sim"
Love affair child incoming?? When he realises he's like "Wait this is perfect this is like a drama"
The type to do challenges like rich to poor or poor to rich because there's so much character development possibilities there
Is he going to make his sims suffer? Yes. Could their lives be a kdrama spanning 12 seasons? Also yes
At this point he could be a streamer, and he'd be pretty successful too because his streams would take the wildest turns
🔨 Hanbin
building whiz
He probably has all the packs (or most of them, minus maybe a couple kits he doesn't care for) and maybe some cc but not much
Probably has a YouTube and/or insta account where he posts screenshots and videos of his builds and they're always out of this world
How does he come up with all of these designs like.. who thought of using platforms like that??
Watches a lot of build hacks by other simmers and always makes sure to mention them if he uses their ideas
Bless Hanbin and his never-ending patience. No offence but nobody else wants to sit there for 3 hours placing debug pebbles to make them look pretty
The premade houses make him shake his head because the exterior deserves so much better!! So he renovates the inside to make it prettier
Will collaborate with Gunwook where Hanbin builds the shell and landscapes and Gunwook does the decorating
There's no type of build he won't try, he wants to always try new styles and techniques, and sometimes goes back to improve his own builds?? Even though they're already stunning
🕵️‍♂️ Matthew
lore obsessive
Doesn't care about his own sims, he's just trying to solve mysteries out here
His sims only read all the books that reference sims lore of past and present wishes he could read it too and goes feral if there's a popup with a piece of lore
What really happened to Bella Goth? Did she die? Was she kidnapped by aliens? Did she run off with a secret lover? Is she trapped in an alternate dimension?? Is.. is he Bella Goth?
How exactly did the mother plant come alive? He just has to know.. surely it was created by someone and he's gonna plant bugs on everyone to try and get the inside info me-core
What about Lady Mimsy and Bernard? Was the fire an accident or on purpose? He has at least 73 theories on what happened that night
The type to annoy all his friends by debating sims lore as if it's a real-life unsolved mystery
You better believe he also eats up the werewolf lore, he will collect books and treasures just so he can find out what's up with Greg
How does he even sleep at night? (Spoiler: he doesn't)
🙋‍♂️ Taerae
the self-insert
Makes himself in nearly every save (sometimes he makes himself buff or have a bigger butt or something but it’s always Tae)
Sometimes he makes his skills match his, and other times he’s like “might make myself a rocket scientist 🤷”
If he has a crush, then he’ll make them as well, taking his time to make their sim perfect
Literally cries if the game says they have anything less than ‘amazing’ compatibility because.. They’re literally made for each other, how could this happen to him??
Makes them ultimate relationship goals because he’s living vicariously through this sims game right now
Will quit and reload his game if something goes wrong, like if they reject his hug or they flirt with someone else. Yes, he’s just that petty
And if things don’t go well with his crush irl then uhhhh breakup?? Or maybe he’d delete the sim and make himself a new crush lmao me-core p.2
Makes his sim adopt about 5 puppies and it will make his day more than any relationship could ever (will talk to them as if they’re real, too)
🃏Ricky
the wildcard
He's not trying to make his sims' lives a living hell, he really isn't
They have the perfect lives and things are going great, nothing could go wrong.. right?
Next thing he knows, his sim is proposing and they get hit by a meteor or something - time to reload!
His sim goes out on a bachelor party, dancing away and having drinks, all the usual jazz
When his sim hears a joke and dies laughing :D ... what
Or they randomly get bitten by a vampire and burn to a crisp because there's suddenly a heatwave in winter????
Buys a Murphy bed to save some space. His sim is about to go to bed after an exciting day and WHAM! It crushes him to death. On the first night
Honestly the best thing for him right now is to switch his pc off and lay down in bed
🗡 Gyuvin
the CallMeKevin (iykyk)
He's all up in EVERYONE'S business. Everyone.
Probably blackmails all the other sims for fun (or simoleons) let's face it, it's both though
Is enemies with most of the townies because he just decided to smack a bitch for no reason
He finds a sim with ugly fashion sense? He sets their house on fire. Get better sense next time smh
Someone flirts with his lover/spouse/crush? Cue a cute ladderless swimming party 🥳
Flirts with married sims and breaks up their relationships because he was bored 💅
Oh? A sim didn't like his joke about llamas? He's gonna build them a lovely little maze for them to run around until they meet grim <3
If he likes them a little, though, he might put them to work in the basement crafting for money. Might.
🛍 Gunwook
CC collector
I’m honestly surprised at how his pc hasn’t set itself on fire by now with all of the cc he’s downloaded
Has to constantly delete his pictures and sometimes other games to make space for his cc obsession
He’s got everything, from hair and eye colour swatches to cushions for his sims’ sofas
If he’s decorating a house or making a sim and it’s not perfect then he’s hunting down the perfect cc to add to his collection
But let’s face it… his games are always perfect. He has the kind of houses and sims that make players like me cry because we could never
Somehow he remembers the names of every piece of cc he uses??? Like someone asks him where he got something from and he’s like “oh yeah it’s (set name) by (creator), I’ll send you the link right now”
The thing that breaks his heart the most is when there’s an update and it breaks his cc because now he has to get rid of it, but most of the time he can just redownload so that mends his little heart
Wants to learn how to make his own cc so he can make new swatches because that shade of yellow is slightly too bright for his sims’ house
👑 Yujin
Mod fanatic
He used to play the game just as it was, but then he was watching others play and saw them using fun mods
First downloaded a simple mod, like one that adds a few new hobbies for his sims
This honestly changes his life, his games will never be the same ever again
And that's how his mod collection begins, with just one small mod, and then whenever he's feeling spicy, he adds another
He gets bored with stuff like the jobs quite quick because he's tried it all, so he finds mods to give his sims more careers
And then when he's tried all of them, he'll add more (sometimes he's not that keen on a mod and deletes it, but not very often)
His favourite by far, though, is the royalty mod because he can make himself king (as he should) and rule over his peasants
Hanbin catches Yujin making him as a peasant whenever he's upset with him, like he refused to buy him ice cream or something… yeah he just closes the door and leaves him be
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