(Note, this is one of those long, loooong “I went to Greece and this is what I did” post)
I've wanted to go to Greece since I was young. I wrote in my diary when I was 17 that I would go one day and exactly 10 years later I would actually go. Took me 4 years to save up. So I'm very happy.
I have 9 days there, 27th APR to 5th MAY
I arrived very early on the first day which is the 27th with my one backpack and one daypack, and went to Keramikos right away. Had ice cream on the way because I craved sweets after 17 hours traveling. I really love it there and it, along with Delphi, are my most favorite places I visited. I really like how tranquil it is, and I really like the museum and also the tortoises too. I had a dream about tortoises that night. Then I stopped and ate a Greek salad. I learned how to compliment food in Greek and made the waiter laugh lol. The second place I went to is the Agora and the temple of Hephaestus. The whole area is very beautiful, but I accidentally fell asleep and didn’t realize I was sitting where I shouldn’t be sitting but luckily someone woke me up. Felt bad about it :/ Well, anyway, I looked at the museum in the agora too. I really like the big shield (I didn’t know it’s a shield at first. it’s huge.). I found that I get dehydrated so quickly, so I tried to drink as often as I can. I can see the temple of Hephaestus from the agora! It look like a painting. I walked around the place, I just want to convince myself that I’m actually here first before I go to see the temple of Hephaestus. The people back home’s not gonna believe this, the temple is so pristine, so wonderfully preserved. I get to look at the inside which is not often in the pictures. Then I walked past the Monastiraki square to go to my hotel, then came out to get gyro. I slept at a hotel that night because I accidentally booked it (I intend to stay the rest of the night in Athens in a cheaper apartment).
The next day was the 28th May, initially a day trip to Delphi but as I got there I found out my booking was cancelled due to some problem so I booked a new one on the next available day which is the 30th. Initially, the 30th was the day I intended to climb Acropolis because it’s weekday/less busy, but it’s ok! so, I left my baggage in a baggage store place, and walk to Acropolis! I was very excited, my heart beat very fast all the way up and not because I’m tired or anything. I just can't believe I’m actually here. It’s very slippery, and at one point I look and see a long walk up, so I was busy looking at the path and not looking up because I was afraid of slipping, so I get to look around only once I was at the top, and when I look down I finally saw the Herodion and it is bigger and higher up than I thought, and my hair stand up. The Acropolis was ok, but the Erechtheion have always interest me more, because again, it’s on more thing that’s bigger in real life than in pictures. The path down from Acropolis is even more slippery. There were so many musicians, it’s very lively. Met a really cool guy who dressed as Spartan warrior. I walked through the Acropolis museum. I got sad about the missing karyatid, because there were 5 of them displayed, but the vacant space they left for the 6th made me sad. I hope she will stand in that spot one day (I was already missing my sisters and family too… so it feels a little personal to me.) I got really tired then so I ate another salad but this time an Athenian salad. Then I climbed Philopapou! I noticed a tall monument from the top of the Acropolis and wanted to see what it is. On the way I visited the prison of Sokrates, and then this clearing called Pnyx, and it's windy there and got a lot of shade so I slept a while before going to the top of it. Well the monument is beautiful and tall. I can't believe that, compared to the rest of the places I visited before, this monument is considered new. I got lost a bit on the way down (I didn’t go down the way I came. there is a path from the monument and I wanna see where it goes). and um, something happen on the way down. A man asked me if I want to get a coffee with him. I politely declined but that’s the first time in my hideous person life that someone ‘flirt’ with me. People don’t do that, unless as a joke. So I feel weird I guess but not bad at all. Anyway I was so tired so I call taxi with the app Freenow. it’s decent price, I think. I goes to get my baggage and walk to the apartment I’ll be staying and I found a “super food market” on the way (near Temple of Olympian Zeus) and I got some energy bars there. I watched the Temple of Zeus from behind the gate (I didn’t pay to go inside) and see the statue of Alexander the Great on the way. I wash my cloth at the apartment and ate instant rice porridge I brought from home (I was on budget, I can’t eat out every meal).
On the 29th May I woke early so I can have breakfast and hot tea because I got a little sick last night. It’s usually 35 degree celsius in my country so I’m not used to the cold. The tour office is just a few minutes walk from my apartment. I get to sit in the front of the bus and see in front, not just on the side! I’m excited because the route is ancient route, like there are temples on the way, and pass by Eleusis (I really like the book “The King must Die” by Mary Renault and it’s a location for important part of the story about Theseus) After a brief stop where I get to walk to the bridge across the Corinth canal, I finally got to Epidaurus. The theatre there is so unreal. Climbed to the top and still hear the ‘clink!’ of someone dropping a coin on the orchestra below. Museum is pretty, and the fact that almost all the statues are missing their heads are kinda eerie. there are so many medical tools in the museum too. Really made me realized about the fact that people nowaday come to Epidaurus for the theatre but people long ago come here to be treated for their illness. Very difference purposes. The tour stopped at Nafplio for lunch. Had grilled dish and learned how to squeeze lemon on meats. Also went to pharmacy to get something for a sore throat and a face mask. An hour later I was in Mycenae archeological site! I really looked forward to see the Lion gate and it did not dissappoint. Bigger and taller than I imagined. 2 years ago I painted a picture of the Lion gate, and I tried walking around for an angle that fit the one in my painting. I took one, and when I put the pictures and the painting side by side, it’s almost the same angle, just different lighting! (It was morning in my painting, but mid day when I took the picture) It’s very intimidating and I imagine it must have been very scary to defeated enemies or captives, being brought into this city and looking up from their chains to see the lions. The tomb of Atreus is chilling. Both because it’s cold inside but also because it’s, well, a tomb. A large and important one. Overall, Argolis is a beautiful region, a lot of plains and very windy. Once again very tired when I got back to my apartment, but I get to wash my hair!
The 30th is my long-awaited Delphi day tour. Like I said, this was originally on the 28th but due to problem with, I think, the app I used to book it, it got cancelled without me knowing, and the tour company is very helpful and helped me book it for a very fair price, but I’ll just have to buy tickets myself. It’s a longer drive this time, but the sceneries is beautiful. I LOVE mountains, so the views interests me all the way there (even if I didn’t get to sit in the front, and the window is tinted so it’s a little dark) I really admire bus drivers in Greece. The mountain path is narrow in the village on the way, but they’re all very good drivers. It’s quite cold up there. There are caterpillar silk nest on the pine trees that look like cotton candies. Delphi is… um, it’s like it’s not in this world. It’s like it’s from another world, and maybe you could say that it is, it’s from the world in the past, or something. I felt as if I was in a dream. I can’t explain it, but it make the place all quiet and tranquil despite all the wind and the tourists. Like there are tourists, but it also feel as though they don’t exist, but it’s doesn’t feel vacant either, but instead there’s “presence” all around that doesn’t come from the tourists. I understand now why the people in the past believe that this is center of the world, or believe that gods were here. The tour guide said to meet at the museum in an hour and a half, and I really want to go see the small temple to Athena, just beyond the athletes area, but I was afraid I wouldn’t go to the tour guide in time so I didn’t go. Kinda regrets it. Anyway I fell in love at the museum in Delphi. The artifacts inside are gorgeous, I particularly love the sphynx and the charioteer (bought a postcard of it back home) but none as gorgeous as the statue of Antinous. He’s beautiful and I’ve never seen a boy more lovely than him, even the living ones. I seen the stone that contain a ‘sheet music’ and lyrics. I remember that melody, because I played a game called Assassin’s Creed Origin once and the musician NPCs sometimes plays this music. It’s good to finally see the ‘sheet music’ itself! Had a bit of a late lunch and had feta cheese salad, it’s delicious. Another long drive back, where I get to nap a bit.There’s a dessert place nearby where I tried some pastry and then a convenient store where I bought pudding from a freezer. Greece only have 3 Lays flavours that I’ve seen but a lot of bars of grains and cereal to choose from which I really enjoy (especially the ones with honey)
On the May day, I pack my things and checked out, again with my backpack on the back and daypack on the front. I called a taxi this time, before the strike happen, so I can go to the national archeological museum. I know the museum already have place to deposit backpacks. I walked around for about 4 hours. Everything is pretty even if I was still thinking about Antinous. Everything is amazing to me there. I like to be reminded of the fact that it’s really human’s nature to make pretty things. I visited the museum giftshop too. I travelled alone with little space so I know I shouldn’t buy lots of souvenirs, but I did get a lot of postcards because I like them, and allow myself one book. Had a heated gyros outside, just a quick bite, while I wait for a ‘break’ in the strike, then take the taxi to Spata, near the airport, because I have a very early flight tomorrow. I booked a room there that’s really huge (it’s a bit expansive, because there are flight change so I had to find new hotel.) Since I arrived in the early evening, I get to wash my cloths and see it dry before the night. It’s really really cold out here now. I get to rest the whole evening and eat the food I bought earlier. (I took a foldable tupperware with me. I use them to pack lunch for work but this trip I used it to pack leftovers from tavernas). I sleep early and was kinda nervous about the flight, but I woke early too.
on the 2nd of May, I booked a taxi on Freenow since the day before so by the time the taxi arrive, I was already standing outside waiting. Again, I shouldn't have gone out to wait early and should've stayed inside the building until the taxi arrived, because it's so cold, and I think this got me sich later. The flight went well and took me to Herakleion safely. I have a little problem finding which bus goes to the city but I found it and arrived safely to the center too. I took the bus number 2 to Knossos! I got very excited when I see the road sign that indicated that Knossos was just ahead. I ate first though. I had moussaka. I bought an audio guide because I want to try touring using an audio guide, and the direction was confusing, maybe because it's not updated. I ended up walking around and around trying to find the spot the tour was talking about. Knossos is as I expected. It was mostly reconstructed, but I still had a lot of fun imagining what it could look like, and thinking about the people that lived there. It means something to me because I've always been obsessed with the minotaur since I was little, since before knowing what country the story come from. So seeing something related to, or even potentially the origin of the tale, has been super exciting to me, and also because, as I mentioned, I really like Renault's “The King Must Die”. I really love it there. The review said it’s not authentic and I agree, but to me, it matters enough that I’m here, so I’m very happy with that. Unfortunately, I spent so much time in Knossos that I didn’t spent as much as I want in Herakleion musuem! Still feel bad about that. But I get to see the bull leap frescoes, and all the pots and vases and statues with bulls on it. There’s so many thing with bulls, like a statue and a really beautiful bull head vessel and a small statuettes with people grabbing on a bull’s horns. I really love them all. I get to see the real vase with octopus. I have a blanket with Minoan octopus on it, it’s good to see the real thing. I got a tiny bronze bull replica of the one in the museum. It’s small so it doesn’t weight much. Unfortunately, for the rest of my journey, I’d be sick. It start with sore throat that evening, which progress into symptoms of sinusitis. I had to visit the pharmacy again. Hot tea didn’t help this time, my nose was too dry for too long and I think I’ve been cold for too long as well.
The 3rd of May is holiday, I know this, so I pick this as the day to travel to Chania via bus and explore Chania. I woke up when I’m ready because I’m in no rush today. I ate all the supplies I had for dinner and breakfast to make my pack light, so I head out of the hotel and walk to the bus station. I waited a while, feeling myself getting more sick. It was about 3 hours to Chania with no bathroom break so I suffered a bit, but wow, the landscape of Crete is so much different from Attika. It’s less trees and more of large bushes. All the way, the right side is the sea, and the left is the mountain. It’s beautiful. I miss the cypress though, there are less cypress in Crete. On the way though! I saw a goat with a really big horns. I think it’s one of those Cretan wild goat, which I was excited to see at Samaria gorge. I had to use the bathroom real quick after I arrived. The bus stop is near my hotel, but it’s not time to check in yet, so I went and had lunch by the harbour. Look pretty just like in the pictures I’ve seen! I had calamari and sakanagi. It’s so delicious and refreshing. They have rice which is different from the one in my country, the rice is tiny and round and cuter than the white fluffy rice at my home. I was so full. I learned about how, after you asked for the bill, they’ll give you dessert first so I really look forward to it. I got a really good dessert too, and had to sit a while because I’m so full. I walked to the hotel, and there are two identical entrance. Luckily the staff was there and show me the right entrance. My room for the last 3 nights is small and cozy, really love it. I hope to eat out at dinner, but unfortunately, by that time, my sickness got so bad, I can only walk to the nearby supermarket and buy a salad and tea with honey. Tomorrow I was supposed to go hike the Samaria gorge. I’m a regular person, I wasn’t super fit, but I’m not a weakling either, and I have hiked in my country several times but it’s a different climate (hot and wet tropical jungle, not dry and cold) and I got Covid once which got my health down so bad that I had trouble even walking up stair but I bounced back since then. But this hike is a bit longer than my longest hike, so I trained myself for it for about 6 months and got fitter than I’ve ever been. I was so ready, sooooo ready. But that night, I had to emailed them to cancelled the hike because I got a bad fever, and my throat is all red. I just tried making myself feel comfortable all night. It’s a sad 4th of May, but I got better in the evening! When I’m sure I was well, I went out. Tomorrow everything will close again so this is my last chance to buy souvenirs. I got more postcards and, since I couldn’t go to Samaria to see the goats, I bought myself a little goat plushie that have “Love Crete” embroidered on his back. I would love if I could buy plushie from different countries I visited, of an important animals of that place (I got an emu from when I was in Australia) and for dinner, there’s this place called To Xani that I’ve read review of and wanted to try so I went. I have rabbit stifado because I’ve never tried rabbit. It’s like chicken but less fat and more sweet, to me. So far, that’s my favourite dish of all I’ve tried in Greece. That night, I planed to go to church and see how Christian celebrates Easter, but unfortunately, as the night gets late, I got sick again, so I went to sleep.
The 5th, my last day, is my relaxing day, which initially I want to use it to stroll around the city and chill. Instead I lay sick almost all day. I haven’t eaten the Cretan dish on my list yet, which is last one left on my list; Cretan pie. So I went out anyway during the evening and ordered a takeaway to eat at my hotel. At least I’m happy with that, especially because I stopped to watch the sun set for the last time before I leave tomorrow.
I pre-booked a taxi which take me to the airport. I flew from Chania to Athens, then I switched to another airline that take me home, with a 4 hours stop at Istanbul. during the longest leg of the flight, which is Istanbul to my home, I got more sick so rapidly (I think the cold and dry cabin air got me) I feel so guilty because I was afraid I might make other people sick too. (I wear mask all the time). 28 hours after I left my hotel in Chania, I got home safe with a new goat friend.
So, that’s my adventure! I’m not sure why I got that sick.It’s not covid though. I noticed that the dry climate made me thirsty very often and I think maybe I was dehydrated? Or is it simply the cold? Or maybe I caught something from Greek people because I noticed a lot of people were sneezing. Is it the season? I noticed some olive trees have flowers when it’s supposed to bloom in summer, so there’s an unusual weather and that make people sick and I caught something from them?
Next time I’ll bring some medicines of my own because medicines are expansive there. Next time, I’ll be better prepared. I want to go back again, because I haven’t seen everything yet. And especially have not hiked Samaria yet. Maybe next time, I’ll go when it’s warmer, but not in the middle of European people’s summer holiday, because I don’t like too many people.
Anyway, the trip may have ended badly, but over all it’s still a wonderful trip. I learned a lot about traveling, I become motivated to start another side hustle so I can make more money to travel, I learned about life outside my country. It’s also worth everything I have been doing to get here too. Overall, I’m very very happy, and can see myself going back there again.
Actually, during the time I prepare for this trip, one of the preparation is learning how to speak Greek. I learned on free online sources, and I’m proud that I get to speak Greek to Greek people (say things like "This food is delicious" "I like it" "the weather is cold" "I'm traveling for ten days")
I think people will ask because somehow some people can tell, so I’ll answer first, yes i have autism. I don’t expect many people to read to the end but thank you if you do. English is not my first language so I'm sorry for grammar mistakes that I made. Feel free to talk about your own experience too because I always love hearing about it. I’m from Thailand by the way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AAA Standouts

🔥​ Jackson Holliday​ 2/5 2B HR K -- [SS, 20, INT - BAL] - [F] [T] .254 BA .418 OBP .169 ISO 71 AB 2 HR 2 SB 21 BB% 19 K%
Junior Caminero 2/4 -- [2B, 20, INT - TB] - [F] [T] .312 BA .373 OBP .247 ISO 93 AB 6 HR 8 BB% 20 K%
James Wood 1/2 2BB -- [CF, 21, INT - WSH] - [F] [T] .356 BA .452 OBP .235 ISO 132 AB 7 HR 9 SB 15 BB% 17 K%
🔥​ Javier Sanoja​ 3/4 3B BB -- [SS, 21, INT - MIA] - [F] [T] .269 BA .341 OBP .115 ISO 78 AB 1 SB 10 BB% 3 K%
Owen Caissie 2/4 2B BB K -- [CF, 21, INT - CHC] - [F] [T] .272 BA .407 OBP .149 ISO 114 AB 3 HR 4 SB 17 BB% 27 K%
Thomas Saggese 2/4 2B -- [2B, 22, INT - STL] - [F] [T] .267 BA .346 OBP .181 ISO 116 AB 5 HR 4 SB 6 BB% 19 K%
Colson Montgomery 2/3 2B SB -- [SS, 22, INT - CWS] - [F] [T] .225 BA .351 OBP .234 ISO 111 AB 6 HR 4 SB 14 BB% 27 K%
Coby Mayo 2/2 2B -- [3B, 22, INT - BAL] - [F] [T] .259 BA .327 OBP .326 ISO 135 AB 11 HR 2 SB 8 BB% 26 K%
🔥​ Juan Brito​ 2/4 HR 2 SB -- [2B, 22, INT - CLE] - [F] [T] .211 BA .342 OBP .195 ISO 123 AB 6 HR 3 SB 15 BB% 16 K%
Victor Mesa Jr. 2/5 HR K -- [CF, 22, INT - MIA] - [F] [T] .279 BA .340 OBP .206 ISO 136 AB 7 HR 2 SB 8 BB% 18 K%
Jhonkensy Noel 1/3 HR -- [LF, 22, INT - CLE] - [F] [T] .194 BA .256 OBP .296 ISO 108 AB 9 HR 3 BB% 28 K%
Malcom Nuñez 2/3 HR -- [3B, 23, INT - PIT] - [F] [T] .272 BA .324 OBP .120 ISO 92 AB 2 HR 7 BB% 16 K%
Andy Blake 2/5 HR 2K -- [1B, 23, PCL - LAA] - [F] [T] .200 BA .280 OBP .133 ISO 45 AB 2 HR 2 SB 8 BB% 24 K%
Jordan Diaz 1/3 HR -- [2B, 23, PCL - OAK] - [F] [T] .188 BA .278 OBP .159 ISO 69 AB 2 HR 10 BB% 21 K%
🔥​ BJ Murray Jr.​ 2/3 2 HR 2BB -- [1B, 24, INT - CHC] - [F] [T] .204 BA .330 OBP .204 ISO 93 AB 5 HR 4 SB 16 BB% 25 K%
Johnathan Rodriguez 2/3 HR BB -- [DH, 24, INT - CLE] - [F] [T] .302 BA .405 OBP .198 ISO 126 AB 7 HR 4 SB 14 BB% 25 K%
Jordyn Adams 2/5 2 HR 2K -- [RF, 24, PCL - LAA] - [F] [T] .236 BA .329 OBP .122 ISO 123 AB 3 HR 12 SB 12 BB% 27 K%
Henry Davis 3/4 2B HR -- [C, 24, INT - PIT] - [F] [T] .231 BA .429 OBP .154 ISO 26 AB 1 HR 8 BB% 20 K%
Drew Waters 4/6 2B 3B K -- [RF, 25, INT - KC] - [F] [T] .314 BA .393 OBP .265 ISO 102 AB 4 HR 5 SB 10 BB% 23 K%
Nick Sogard 4/6 2 HR -- [2B, 26, INT - BOS] - [F] [T] .260 BA .381 OBP .154 ISO 104 AB 4 HR 3 SB 16 BB% 19 K%
René Pinto 2/3 2 HR -- [C, 27, INT - TB] - [F] [T] .259 BA .344 OBP .556 ISO 27 AB 5 HR 9 BB% 28 K%
Drew Ellis 2/4 2B HR BB 2 SB -- [2B, 28, PCL - LAA] - [F] [T] .263 BA .333 OBP .211 ISO 19 AB 1 HR 2 SB 9 BB% 9 K%
 

AA Standouts

Nelson Rada 1/4 K -- [DH, 18, SOU - LAA] - [F] [T] .259 BA .325 OBP .027 ISO 112 AB 14 SB 7 BB% 22 K%
Denzer Guzman 1/3 BB -- [SS, 20, SOU - LAA] - [F] [T] .194 BA .286 OBP .097 ISO 31 AB 1 HR 11 BB% 27 K%
Moises Ballesteros 1/4 HR -- [C, 20, SOU - CHC] - [F] [T] .295 BA .376 OBP .221 ISO 95 AB 5 HR 11 BB% 12 K%
Cole Young 1/3 2BB -- [SS, 20, TEX - SEA] - [F] [T] .235 BA .328 OBP .084 ISO 119 AB 1 HR 6 SB 10 BB% 16 K%
Carson Williams 1/3 2B BB K -- [SS, 20, SOU - TB] - [F] [T] .342 BA .419 OBP .237 ISO 114 AB 5 HR 9 SB 10 BB% 24 K%
Deyvison De Los Santos 2/3 -- [1B, 20, TEX - ARI] - [F] [T] .367 BA .421 OBP .297 ISO 128 AB 11 HR 7 BB% 20 K%
Brady House 0/1 BB SB -- [3B, 20, EAS - WSH] - [F] [T] .241 BA .336 OBP .224 ISO 116 AB 7 HR 1 SB 11 BB% 23 K%
🔥​ Jeremy Rivas​ 3/4 HR SB -- [SS, 21, TEX - STL] - [F] [T] .280 BA .382 OBP .065 ISO 93 AB 1 HR 9 SB 12 BB% 17 K%
Emmanuel Rodriguez 1/3 HR 2BB K -- [CF, 21, TEX - MIN] - [F] [T] .258 BA .455 OBP .292 ISO 89 AB 5 HR 6 SB 25 BB% 29 K%
Hao-Yu Lee 2/2 3B 2BB -- [2B, 21, EAS - DET] - [F] [T] .259 BA .351 OBP .147 ISO 116 AB 2 HR 3 SB 11 BB% 21 K%
Joe Mack 1/4 HR BB 2K -- [C, 21, SOU - MIA] - [F] [T] .233 BA .295 OBP .151 ISO 86 AB 2 HR 6 BB% 22 K%
Max Acosta 2/4 SB -- [2B, 21, TEX - TEX] - [F] [T] .262 BA .330 OBP .097 ISO 103 AB 9 SB 7 BB% 14 K%
Kevin Alcántara 2/3 2B BB -- [CF, 21, SOU - CHC] - [F] [T] .248 BA .303 OBP .142 ISO 113 AB 4 HR 2 SB 7 BB% 24 K%
Petey Halpin 2/3 2B 3B -- [CF, 21, EAS - CLE] - [F] [T] .235 BA .300 OBP .168 ISO 119 AB 3 HR 3 SB 7 BB% 21 K%
Alex De Jesus 2/3 HR BB K -- [3B, 22, EAS - TOR] - [F] [T] .243 BA .314 OBP .093 ISO 107 AB 2 HR 1 SB 8 BB% 27 K%
Kyle Teel 1/2 2B 2BB -- [C, 22, EAS - BOS] - [F] [T] .267 BA .379 OBP .152 ISO 105 AB 3 HR 1 SB 14 BB% 26 K%
Pascanel Ferreras 2/2 2BB -- [SS, 22, TEX - HOU] - [F] [T] .333 BA .471 OBP .185 ISO 27 AB 1 HR 17 BB% 20 K%
Sam Brown 2/4 2 2B -- [1B, 22, SOU - LAA] - [F] [T] .261 BA .331 OBP .092 ISO 119 AB 1 SB 8 BB% 23 K%
Bladimir Restituyo 2/4 2 2B -- [CF, 22, EAS - COL] - [F] [T] .269 BA .325 OBP .087 ISO 104 AB 2 HR 7 SB 7 BB% 17 K%
Jakob Marsee 3/4 2B BB K SB -- [CF, 22, SOU - MIA] - [F] [T] .194 BA .373 OBP .126 ISO 103 AB 2 HR 13 SB 20 BB% 19 K%
Matthew Lugo 1/3 HR BB K SB -- [LF, 23, EAS - BOS] - [F] [T] .304 BA .396 OBP .370 ISO 92 AB 8 HR 7 SB 13 BB% 27 K%
Brennan Milone 2/3 2B HR BB K -- [1B, 23, TEX - OAK] - [F] [T] .302 BA .388 OBP .198 ISO 116 AB 5 HR 3 SB 11 BB% 20 K%
Cody Freeman 2/4 2B HR K -- [3B, 23, TEX - TEX] - [F] [T] .291 BA .339 OBP .205 ISO 117 AB 5 HR 4 SB 6 BB% 13 K%
Rolando Espinosa 3/4 2B BB -- [RF, 23, TEX - HOU] - [F] [T] .232 BA .321 OBP .116 ISO 69 AB 1 HR 2 SB 11 BB% 38 K%
Colin Barber 1/3 HR BB -- [LF, 23, TEX - HOU] - [F] [T] .218 BA .279 OBP .200 ISO 55 AB 3 HR 1 SB 6 BB% 37 K%
Keyber Rodriguez 2/4 2B 3B -- [SS, 23, TEX - TEX] - [F] [T] .268 BA .295 OBP .268 ISO 41 AB 2 HR 2 SB 4 BB% 13 K%
Jake Rucker 3/4 2 2B BB -- [2B, 24, TEX - MIN] - [F] [T] .276 BA .356 OBP .143 ISO 105 AB 2 HR 2 SB 5 BB% 13 K%
Taylor Young 0/1 4BB K 3 SB -- [3B, 25, TEX - LAD] - [F] [T] .276 BA .379 OBP .133 ISO 105 AB 2 HR 12 SB 12 BB% 23 K%
 

A+ Standouts

Ethan Salas 1/4 2B K -- [C, 17, MID - SD] - [F] [T] .160 BA .272 OBP .075 ISO 106 AB 3 SB 13 BB% 27 K%
Victor Acosta 2/5 K SB -- [SS, 19, MID - CIN] - [F] [T] .160 BA .266 OBP .064 ISO 94 AB 5 SB 8 BB% 26 K%
Leonardo Bernal 2/4 3B K -- [C, 20, MID - STL] - [F] [T] .255 BA .333 OBP .138 ISO 94 AB 2 HR 2 SB 8 BB% 22 K%
Bryan Rincon 1/3 HR BB 2K -- [DH, 20, SAL - PHI] - [F] [T] .227 BA .368 OBP .173 ISO 75 AB 2 HR 6 SB 17 BB% 30 K%
Ahbram Liendo 1/2 3B 2BB K -- [DH, 20, SAL - BOS] - [F] [T] .176 BA .287 OBP .099 ISO 91 AB 2 HR 13 SB 12 BB% 37 K%
Luis Baez 2/4 2B -- [RF, 20, SAL - HOU] - [F] [T] .305 BA .349 OBP .169 ISO 118 AB 4 HR 4 SB 6 BB% 22 K%
Xavier Isaac 2/3 HR BB -- [DH, 20, SAL - TB] - [F] [T] .275 BA .360 OBP .266 ISO 109 AB 7 HR 5 SB 12 BB% 27 K%
Sal Stewart 1/1 3BB SB -- [2B, 20, MID - CIN] - [F] [T] .299 BA .424 OBP .150 ISO 107 AB 2 HR 2 SB 17 BB% 15 K%
Yeison Morrobel 1/3 HR -- [RF, 20, SAL - TEX] - [F] [T] .231 BA .308 OBP .103 ISO 117 AB 2 HR 3 SB 6 BB% 20 K%
Ambioris Tavarez 1/2 BB K SB -- [SS, 20, SAL - ATL] - [F] [T] .198 BA .309 OBP .113 ISO 106 AB 1 HR 5 SB 12 BB% 43 K%
Ambioris Tavarez 3/3 -- [SS, 20, SAL - ATL] - [F] [T] .198 BA .309 OBP .113 ISO 106 AB 1 HR 5 SB 12 BB% 43 K%
Bryant Betancourt 2/4 2B HR K -- [C, 20, NWL - COL] - [F] [T] .271 BA .357 OBP .129 ISO 85 AB 2 HR 3 SB 11 BB% 22 K%
Diego Velasquez 1/4 2B SB -- [SS, 20, NWL - SF] - [F] [T] .280 BA .376 OBP .108 ISO 93 AB 1 HR 6 SB 10 BB% 19 K%
Carlos Jorge 2/4 HR K -- [CF, 20, MID - CIN] - [F] [T] .200 BA .244 OBP .209 ISO 115 AB 4 HR 8 SB 4 BB% 40 K%
Yamal Encarnacion 1/3 2B BB -- [LF, 20, SAL - HOU] - [F] [T] .333 BA .500 OBP .333 ISO 3 AB 25 BB% 0 K%
🔥​ Henry Bolte​ 3/4 2B HR K SB -- [RF, 20, MID - OAK] - [F] [T] .260 BA .393 OBP .203 ISO 123 AB 5 HR 16 SB 14 BB% 34 K%
🔥​ Thayron Liranzo​ 2/4 2B HR 2BB -- [1B, 20, MID - LAD] - [F] [T] .223 BA .355 OBP .146 ISO 103 AB 3 HR 16 BB% 29 K%
Carter Jensen 1/3 2B BB -- [C, 20, MID - KC] - [F] [T] .293 BA .458 OBP .172 ISO 116 AB 2 HR 10 SB 22 BB% 18 K%
Jace Avina 2/5 2B HR -- [CF, 20, SAL - NYY] - [F] [T] .299 BA .404 OBP .218 ISO 87 AB 3 HR 2 SB 11 BB% 29 K%
Creed Willems 1/2 HR BB -- [C, 20, SAL - BAL] - [F] [T] .260 BA .322 OBP .288 ISO 104 AB 7 HR 7 BB% 20 K%
Lonnie White Jr. 2/3 2B SB -- [CF, 21, SAL - PIT] - [F] [T] .195 BA .305 OBP .244 ISO 82 AB 5 HR 4 SB 8 BB% 33 K%
Jay Allen II 2/5 2B HR 2K -- [LF, 21, MID - CIN] - [F] [T] .325 BA .449 OBP .325 ISO 80 AB 7 HR 6 SB 12 BB% 22 K%
Luis Encarnacion 2/2 2BB SB -- [1B, 21, SAL - HOU] - [F] [T] .244 BA .271 OBP .156 ISO 45 AB 1 HR 1 SB 4 BB% 14 K%
Onil Perez 1/4 2 SB -- [C, 21, NWL - SF] - [F] [T] .276 BA .369 OBP .057 ISO 87 AB 10 SB 11 BB% 12 K%
Junior Tilien 1/3 3B BB SB -- [2B, 21, SAL - NYM] - [F] [T] .230 BA .292 OBP .092 ISO 87 AB 1 HR 2 SB 8 BB% 17 K%
Jean Arnaez 1/5 HR -- [1B, 21, NWL - TOR] - [F] [T] .238 BA .327 OBP .167 ISO 42 AB 1 HR 8 BB% 10 K%
Roc Riggio 2/4 2B BB -- [2B, 21, SAL - NYY] - [F] [T] .236 BA .367 OBP .180 ISO 89 AB 2 HR 6 SB 17 BB% 14 K%
Brayan Buelvas 2/3 2B BB SB -- [CF, 21, MID - OAK] - [F] [T] .250 BA .355 OBP .195 ISO 128 AB 5 HR 11 SB 14 BB% 18 K%
Jared Serna 2/5 HR K -- [SS, 21, SAL - NYY] - [F] [T] .254 BA .371 OBP .202 ISO 114 AB 5 HR 2 SB 15 BB% 14 K%
Cole Carrigg 1/4 3B BB K SB -- [DH, 22, NWL - COL] - [F] [T] .263 BA .339 OBP .202 ISO 99 AB 3 HR 15 SB 9 BB% 13 K%
Jack Hurley 3/5 HR SB -- [LF, 22, NWL - ARI] - [F] [T] .238 BA .316 OBP .198 ISO 101 AB 4 HR 6 SB 10 BB% 25 K%
Caleb Ketchup 2/3 2B HR -- [SS, 22, NWL - LAA] - [F] [T] .204 BA .305 OBP .133 ISO 113 AB 3 HR 12 SB 12 BB% 27 K%
Homer Bush Jr. 2/4 2 SB -- [CF, 22, MID - SD] - [F] [T] .272 BA .364 OBP .019 ISO 103 AB 16 SB 9 BB% 17 K%
Rodolfo Nolasco 3/5 HR 2K SB -- [RF, 22, NWL - SF] - [F] [T] .212 BA .289 OBP .188 ISO 85 AB 4 HR 2 SB 10 BB% 43 K%
Bryan Gonzalez 2/3 HR -- [1B, 22, SAL - BOS] - [F] [T] .260 BA .318 OBP .351 ISO 77 AB 7 HR 3 SB 8 BB% 34 K%
Juan Guerrero 3/4 2 2B K SB -- [LF, 22, NWL - COL] - [F] [T] .308 BA .321 OBP .112 ISO 107 AB 2 HR 7 SB 1 BB% 16 K%
E.J. Exposito 3/4 2B HR SB -- [DH, 23, SAL - ATL] - [F] [T] .316 BA .370 OBP .367 ISO 98 AB 9 HR 10 SB 8 BB% 25 K%
Guy Lipscomb 2/4 HR K SB -- [RF, 23, MID - CLE] - [F] [T] .375 BA .468 OBP .125 ISO 80 AB 1 HR 8 SB 13 BB% 11 K%
Seth Stephenson 3/5 3B K SB -- [LF, 23, MID - DET] - [F] [T] .277 BA .364 OBP .085 ISO 94 AB 1 HR 11 SB 6 BB% 11 K%
Chandler Simpson 3/3 2 SB -- [LF, 23, SAL - TB] - [F] [T] .342 BA .411 OBP .009 ISO 111 AB 27 SB 10 BB% 11 K%
Logan Tanner 1/2 HR 2BB -- [C, 23, MID - CIN] - [F] [T] .152 BA .317 OBP .167 ISO 66 AB 2 HR 19 BB% 31 K%
Jeron Williams 2/4 2B HR -- [SS, 23, SAL - HOU] - [F] [T] .326 BA .386 OBP .225 ISO 89 AB 4 HR 9 SB 8 BB% 15 K%
P.J. Hilson 2/4 2 HR -- [CF, 23, SAL - PIT] - [F] [T] .364 BA .417 OBP .500 ISO 22 AB 3 HR 8 BB% 20 K%
Brock Rodden 2/4 2B BB 2 SB -- [2B, 23, NWL - SEA] - [F] [T] .240 BA .357 OBP .155 ISO 129 AB 4 HR 7 SB 13 BB% 15 K%
Jeffrey Wehler 3/4 2B HR BB -- [2B, 25, NWL - TOR] - [F] [T] .256 BA .316 OBP .093 ISO 86 AB 2 HR 4 SB 6 BB% 21 K%
 

A Standouts

Juan Flores 1/3 2B BB -- [C, 18, CAL - LAA] - [F] [T] .261 BA .340 OBP .163 ISO 92 AB 2 HR 6 BB% 21 K%
Alfredo Duno 2/2 2BB -- [C, 18, FSL - CIN] - [F] [T] .279 BA .375 OBP .198 ISO 86 AB 3 HR 2 SB 13 BB% 25 K%
Tai Peete 1/1 SB -- [SS, 18, CAL - SEA] - [F] [T] .275 BA .380 OBP .119 ISO 109 AB 7 SB 14 BB% 28 K%
Colt Emerson 0/1 2BB 2 SB -- [SS, 18, CAL - SEA] - [F] [T] .279 BA .464 OBP .115 ISO 61 AB 1 HR 3 SB 22 BB% 11 K%
Kevyn Castillo 1/4 BB K SB -- [LF, 18, CAL - LAA] - [F] [T] .265 BA .364 OBP .062 ISO 113 AB 1 HR 7 SB 12 BB% 31 K%
🔥​ Josue De Paula​ 1/2 HR 2BB -- [DH, 18, CAL - LAD] - [F] [T] .242 BA .333 OBP .189 ISO 95 AB 2 HR 3 SB 10 BB% 27 K%
Jaison Chourio 2/3 SB -- [CF, 19, CAR - CLE] - [F] [T] .305 BA .455 OBP .116 ISO 95 AB 2 HR 11 SB 20 BB% 13 K%
Jesus Baez 1/3 HR 2BB K -- [DH, 19, FSL - NYM] - [F] [T] .298 BA .357 OBP .183 ISO 131 AB 5 HR 5 SB 7 BB% 11 K%
Randy De Jesus 2/3 HR BB K -- [DH, 19, CAL - LAA] - [F] [T] .266 BA .363 OBP .203 ISO 79 AB 3 HR 2 SB 8 BB% 29 K%
Natanael Yuten 2/4 2B HR -- [RF, 19, CAR - BOS] - [F] [T] .264 BA .331 OBP .198 ISO 106 AB 4 HR 2 SB 8 BB% 30 K%
Cooper Pratt 1/3 HR 2K -- [SS, 19, CAR - MIL] - [F] [T] .194 BA .344 OBP .083 ISO 72 AB 1 HR 7 SB 17 BB% 26 K%
Gleider Figuereo 1/3 HR 2K -- [3B, 19, CAR - TEX] - [F] [T] .233 BA .341 OBP .284 ISO 116 AB 9 HR 14 BB% 28 K%
Aneudis Mordán 2/2 HR BB -- [C, 19, CAR - BAL] - [F] [T] .189 BA .298 OBP .122 ISO 90 AB 3 HR 2 SB 13 BB% 27 K%
Angel Tejada 3/3 HR -- [3B, 20, CAR - BAL] - [F] [T] .299 BA .324 OBP .144 ISO 97 AB 2 HR 17 SB 2 BB% 18 K%
Derlin Figueroa 1/2 2BB SB -- [3B, 20, CAR - KC] - [F] [T] .243 BA .312 OBP .144 ISO 111 AB 4 HR 4 SB 8 BB% 22 K%
🔥​ Yerlin Confidan​ 3/4 2 HR SB -- [LF, 21, FSL - CIN] - [F] [T] .245 BA .333 OBP .202 ISO 94 AB 4 HR 3 SB 11 BB% 21 K%
🔥​ Nicolas Deschamps​ 2/3 3B HR BB SB -- [C, 21, FSL - TOR] - [F] [T] .353 BA .368 OBP .412 ISO 17 AB 1 HR 1 SB 5 BB% 31 K%
Nelson Beltran 2/3 HR BB -- [RF, 22, CAL - OAK] - [F] [T] .186 BA .280 OBP .186 ISO 43 AB 2 HR 1 SB 10 BB% 40 K%
🔥​ Luke Mann​ 5/5 2 2B 2 HR -- [3B, 24, CAL - OAK] - [F] [T] .319 BA .412 OBP .224 ISO 116 AB 6 HR 11 BB% 22 K%
Angelo DiSpigna 3/3 2B HR BB -- [LF, 24, FSL - MIA] - [F] [T] .278 BA .480 OBP .278 ISO 18 AB 1 HR 24 BB% 16 K%
 

Rookie Standouts

Eduardo Tait 3/6 2B -- [DH, 17, GCL - PHI] - [F] [T] .227 BA .379 OBP .045 ISO 22 AB 10 BB% 13 K%
Mario Baez 1/2 3B -- [2B, 17, GCL - ATL] - [F] [T] .280 BA .357 OBP .080 ISO 25 AB 2 SB 10 BB% 10 K%
John Gil 2/3 BB 2 SB -- [SS, 18, GCL - ATL] - [F] [T] .147 BA .194 OBP .000 ISO 34 AB 2 SB 5 BB% 22 K%
Luis Almeyda 2/4 2 SB -- [DH, 18, GCL - BAL] - [F] [T] .174 BA .240 OBP .000 ISO 23 AB 4 SB 8 BB% 24 K%
Yaikel Mijares 1/3 HR BB 2K -- [2B, 18, AZL - CLE] - [F] [T] .231 BA .300 OBP .231 ISO 26 AB 2 HR 1 SB 10 BB% 40 K%
🔥​ Robert Calaz​ 3/5 3B HR K SB -- [CF, 18, AZL - COL] - [F] [T] .406 BA .500 OBP .469 ISO 32 AB 2 HR 2 SB 10 BB% 28 K%
Eric Bitonti 1/4 HR 2BB K -- [3B, 18, AZL - MIL] - [F] [T] .289 BA .386 OBP .316 ISO 38 AB 3 HR 1 SB 13 BB% 31 K%
Filippo Di Turi 3/5 BB -- [SS, 18, AZL - MIL] - [F] [T] .424 BA .568 OBP .182 ISO 33 AB 2 SB 25 BB% 13 K%
🔥​ Javier Mogollon​ 2/4 HR BB K 2 SB -- [SS, 18, AZL - CWS] - [F] [T] .214 BA .436 OBP .250 ISO 28 AB 2 HR 8 SB 28 BB% 41 K%
Enrique Jimenez 1/3 2B 2BB -- [C, 18, GCL - DET] - [F] [T] .207 BA .368 OBP .138 ISO 29 AB 1 HR 3 SB 21 BB% 13 K%
Yeiker Reyes 3/5 2 2B K -- [DH, 18, AZL - COL] - [F] [T] .500 BA .583 OBP .200 ISO 30 AB 4 SB 16 BB% 13 K%
Luiyin Alastre 2/7 2B SB -- [LF, 18, AZL - MIL] - [F] [T] .310 BA .356 OBP .167 ISO 42 AB 5 SB 6 BB% 17 K%
Fabian Lopez 1/4 BB 2K 2 SB -- [SS, 18, GCL - MIA] - [F] [T] .194 BA .212 OBP .097 ISO 31 AB 2 SB 3 BB% 30 K%
Eduardo Quintero 1/3 HR BB K -- [RF, 18, AZL - LAD] - [F] [T] .214 BA .389 OBP .143 ISO 28 AB 1 HR 16 BB% 25 K%
Camilo Diaz 3/5 3B 2K -- [SS, 18, GCL - HOU] - [F] [T] .258 BA .324 OBP .194 ISO 31 AB 2 SB 8 BB% 41 K%
🔥​ Jose Gerardo​ 2/3 2 2B BB K 2 SB -- [CF, 18, GCL - MIA] - [F] [T] .250 BA .333 OBP .156 ISO 32 AB 4 SB 11 BB% 41 K%
🔥🔥​ Guillermo Rosario​​ 3/4 2 HR 2BB -- [C, 19, GCL - PHI] - [F] [T] .370 BA .469 OBP .296 ISO 27 AB 2 HR 1 SB 12 BB% 31 K%
Danny Gonzalez 2/4 2B HR K -- [RF, 19, GCL - MIA] - [F] [T] .294 BA .385 OBP .265 ISO 34 AB 2 HR 2 SB 10 BB% 35 K%
🔥​ Julio Henriquez​ 3/4 2B 3 SB -- [1B, 19, GCL - MIA] - [F] [T] .500 BA .600 OBP .050 ISO 20 AB 3 SB 16 BB% 4 K%
Jose Caguana 2/2 2 HR -- [DH, 22, AZL - SEA] - [F] [T] .471 BA .500 OBP .471 ISO 17 AB 2 HR 1 SB 13 BB% 18 K%
 

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A very high percentage of the 1,400 inhabitants of the World Championship paddock take it for granted that 31-year-old Catalan Marc Márquez, eight times world champion, will be the rider chosen by the Ducati Corse team to partner two-time Italian champion Francesco 'Pecco' Bagnaia for the next two years.
The thesis, widely spread in offices, pits and press room of the championship, has gained even more strength after the Italian engineer Gigi Dall'Igna, guru and creator of the great 'boom' of the Borgo Panigale factory and first supporter of the Catalan rider, stated recently that the Italian factory "will take into account when making the decision, not only the results of this season, but the sporting history" of each of the three candidates.
It is clear, therefore, that if the weight of his track record is decisive in the choice, Márquez will undoubtedly be the one chosen. The rider from Cervera (Lleida) has eight world titles, 85 victories and 141 podiums to Jorge Martin's one title, 16 wins and 46 podiums, while Enea 'the Beast' Bastianini has one title, 11 victories and 43 podiums. There is no comparison, indeed.

Ducati's move

As the Grand Prix races go on and 'Martinator' continues to perform as he did last year, when he deserved to be promoted to the position of Bagnaia's wingman (“if they didn't sign him then, why would they sign him now, when they have Marc at their fingertips?” as one of the team bosses of the MotoGP grid told El Periódico), many are convinced that Ducati, which does not need MM93 for anything, as it wins races with a handful of riders, only wants to keep the best rider of all time under its umbrella (electronics work miracles) and prevent the decisive Márquez, who has already shown in recent months to have recovered his voracity and riding skills, from joining the ranks of any other competitor.
All the sources consulted by El Periódico affirm that Dall'Igna is tremendously in love with the elder Márquez, proud, among other reasons, that the best on the grid is, they say, burning with the desire to ride the real official Ducati, as he now rides last year's bike. The Borgo Panigale guru, who, last year, was in negotiations with Honda, is the most influential person in the structure of the Audi-owned factory and, therefore, his opinion is vital for the closing of the deal.
El Periódico is in a position to state that the World Championship and, of course, Liberty Media, the new owners of 80% of Dorna Sports, the organiser of the two-wheeled competition, would be happy to see Márquez opt to strengthen the KTM team, sponsored by Red Bull, the long-time sponsor of MM93. What is more, a source close to the top of Dorna does not understand why the Austrian firm, with whom the Catalan idol made his 125cc World Championship debut (he was champion on a Red Bull-sponsored Derbi), is not stepping up its approach to Márquez, who last Thursday acknowledged that he was talking to all the brands.

Perfect marriage

"It's the perfect marriage," said the source, "as it would be a beautiful and spectacular way to come full circle: to debut and 'champion' with KTM in 125cc and to conclude your successful career with the same factory, taking it, who knows, to the top of premier class. It is clear that for the World Championship organisers to have Márquez as a Ducati rider is not comparable to presenting a 'team' on the grid with the all-time champion and Pedro Acosta, 'the shark of Mazarrón', who everyone considers, right now, the heir of the eight-time world champion.
Now that's a tremendous clash: Marquez-Acosta versus the Ducati squad. Such a change would alter and brutally encourage the championship, the attendance of spectators, the take-off of the audiences and, above all, the media coverage of a World Championship, which has just been sold to an American investment fund for a whopping 4.2 billion euros.
Many in the MotoGP paddock are wondering what Ducati can offer Marc Márquez, compared to what the millionaire tandem formed by Red Bull and KTM could offer him. Nobody believes that the Borgo Panigale firm, which, I insist, does not need MM93 to win, would offer a million-dollar contract to the Catalan, while the energy brand that sponsors him could help the Austrian factory to raise a handful of millions to sign him.
Not only that, but Ducati has no reason to go crazy once they have strengthened their two-time champion team with the current Gresini Racing Team leader. That would mean that Márquez would become just another member of the Italian firm, surrounded by Italians, while Red Bull's media, marketing, television and networking apparatus, capable of sending a man into the stratosphere (Felix Baumgartner, 2012), could help Marc to achieve one of his dreams: The red tide in the stands at all the circuits of the World Championship is the same as the one that accompanies the Dutch F1 champion Max Verstappen, whose orange fans populate the grandstands of all the circuits of the single-seater World Championship.
Those who are voting for the deal (Marc Márquez's move to Red Bull KTM) to become a reality are not looking at contract reasons or anything like that. True, the Austrian brand has several riders under contract, including South African Brad Binder, one of the last riders in the sprint race yesterday, and Australian veteran Jack Miller, but, at the end of last season, it had to make room for the 'shark of Mazarron' in its structure and it did it quickly and efficiently.

KTM wants to win now!

"KTM, my friend, is a factory that has won the world title in all the competitions, categories and specialities in which it has decided to compete at the highest level and, for the moment, only MotoGP resists it," commented to El Periódico, in Le Mans, one of the best engineers of the premier class.
"And now," the same technician went on to explain, "we have all been able to see, especially with the portentous Pedro Acosta, that his bike is ready to fight for the big title all year round in the hands of a rider with experience, courage, determination and hands like Marc, while the 'shark' is growing." There is nothing better for this Murcian talent than to be at the side of Márquez, who has spoken highly of him since he appeared in Moto3.
In addition, the Márquez brothers' manager, Jimmy Martínez, is a former and experienced senior executive of the Red Bull company, which means that he has plenty of contacts to guarantee not only a good contract but also the technical and human conditions, that is to say, the recruitment of the reinforcements needed for his pupil to rebuild, perhaps, his 'paddock' family in the Red Bull KTM.
The experts only have a couple of 'buts' to all this conjecture. One, that Marquez should fall in love with the KTM as he is in love with the Ducati. And, two, if the signing were to happen, Marc would have to re-adapt to a new bike, different from his old Honda and his current 'Desmosedici'.
But none of these 'buts' seem insurmountable, when it comes to the best in the world, who in the fifth race of the season was already rubbing shoulders with the best, ready to win, as he proved yesterday at Le Mans.

This is really random and I didn’t know what subreddit to even go to for this, but I was reminded of here and maybe someone can help me figure out which PC game this comes from. I apologize if this doesn’t belong here, but people are excellent here when it comes to vague memories.
I don’t remember much about the game because I couldn’t have been older than 3 or 4 at the time, but there was a Busy World of Richard Scarry game I played (poorly lol) over and over, and I have been struggling to identify which game my memory of this comes from.
My family and I have been quoting Lowly Worm for like 27 years (give or take) now as an inside joke because of this game. All I remember is I think I was making Huckle do something with a red house in the woods? Whatever I was doing though, I messed up every single time.
And every time I did, the game’s way of telling me to try again was Lowly saying in the goofiest voice ever that lives rent free in my entire family’s head because they heard it on repeat so much, is “sOmEtHinG iS wRoNg HeRe!”
It was necessary for me to type it like that because he had this weird way of saying it, and it’s been driving me insane because I can’t find anything online with him saying that in a game lol.
My older siblings and my parents alike will still say it the exact way as the worm did whenever something goes terribly wrong in our lives and none of us have heard the actual sound byte other than from each other in years.
All of the play throughs on YouTube for multiple Richard Scarry games seem to be focused on doing them correctly and missing out on the fun of also making mistakes, considering how creative they used to be in a lot of these games with either random reactions or some out of place tiny animation in a corner.
And while some of them on there look familiar, I’m still unable to pinpoint which one my specific memory comes from.
All I do know 100% is that it was for PC and I remember picking it off the shelf (after being lifted up) at I think Toys R Us back when the boxed cd games became more common and available.
If anyone is able to help me identify the exact game and help me torture my family with this sound now that I’m 30 years old and wantingg to make them all groan over it for the first time in decades, I would greatly appreciate it.

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A lot of hard core Team Red folks out there. I say, why can’t both teams have fun? Seriously though, I’ve been getting into the Stack Tech system and I love it. Both systems have clear strengths and weaknesses. 

When I started to build out my van years ago, I was obsessed for sure and thought nothing could ever be this great. But a few months ago I purchased some StackTech. I was hooked again and had secret thoughts of just getting rid of all my packout and replacing it with StackTech. Over the last few months I’ve learned they actually go very well together. One system seems to give me what the other didn’t have.
Has anyone else been using both systems at all? I’d love some ideas and to get others opinions. Full sized packout box sits on top of a full sized box StackTech box and is very sturdy. It doesn’t lock in obviously, but I can leave Packout boxes stacked on top of a StackTech one in my van without having to strap it or support it for all the driving I do. Goes the same with the StackTech Dolly moving around a job site and to my van and back. I’m not sure I would have kept my StackTech if this was the case.

Hi all, hoping for some advice, encouragement, similar stories... also this is a cross post from Pregnancy Problems, hopefully that's ok, seems to be a much bigger community here but please delete if need be.
Basically, found out last week my wife is pregnant, but have gone from ecstatic to constant worry. 5 days ago bleeding started, heavier than spotting but lighter than a period. It's been going on for 5 days now. Similar pattern in that no blood overnight, nothing or extremely light on first wee of the day, getting heavier through the day then back to next to nothing before bed.
Doctor has been less than helpful other than the fact she basically lied to the EPAU to get us a referral.
We did however go to EPAU yesterday morning where she had an ultrasound and transvaginal ultrasound which confirmed presence of yolk sac and it was the correct size for 5 weeks, which matches the fact her last period was exactly 5 weeks ago. Ruled out ectopic or any other abnormalities, but obviously far too early to see heartbeat. We were told unless the bleeding soaks a pad then probably nothing to worry about and to get in touch if heavy bleeding and/or severe cramping occur. The bleeding continued through yesterday the same as it had been the previous few days but today the bleeding is heavier, still not period heavy, but is darker red and has a few small clots. We have a second ultrasound booked for 2 weeks time.
Has anyone had similar? Could the transvaginal ultrasound have caused the heavier bleeding and clots today, I know sex can cause irritation and bleeding? Is there anything we can do to keep track of how things are going? Will the cheap pregnancy tests get more faint if HCG levels drop? This waiting and not knowing and worrying about the bleeding is driving us insane.

Summary of Domestic Violence lies
My gf of 1.5 yr whom I referred to as my wife has lied to police about Domestic violence and had me arrested multiple times and is now throwing my stuff out/ selling it/ destroying it / converting it.
There is no contact order and she filed a restraining order with hearing coming up soon
I had to take a plea deal to get out of jail so how do I sue her if I plead guilty to some fucking lies 😪😪😪
i want to sue her for ruining many incomes I had, emotional turmoil for having another man immediately in my home and bed and making me experience these events, and physical harm from having to live homeless with extreme fibromyalgia pain with no property or access to my finances. I have to prove that she is mentally unwell and how she caused equal if not more damage to the property. She cuts herself since 12 years old and then makes me look like the aggressor when I have to be worried about her and keep checking on her because she’s hurt her self before via pills or cuttingand hitting things in an emotional stupor to the point where her hands are numb and bruised. fetalpositioning in the bathroom for hours for example. She does that so often and puts me in a strange position to where I can’t feel comfortable with her being alone. We could be out doing laundry or grocery shopping and she’s so quick to jump out the car as if I’m threatening her and I’m put in a position where all I want is for her to just get in and we can go home and be calm. She’s fetal positioned in the snow, mid drive and laid there in the snow where any nearby residents can easily call 911 and I’d be getting arrested there for no reason as well. She incomplete called 911 at least 4 times during our relationship. She has zero initiative or perception of building a life. She’s quit jobs for no reason at all, missed days and blamed me for that. She would skip work whenever she felt like and even quit jobs for no reason like Walmart for example. June 20 - August 9 2023 When I went to Dominican Republic for an emergency trip to get help with my fibromyalgia, she felt the need to quit her job then as well with little regard for the financial situation, she had a guy come over then as well at least 3 times. She was going to strip clubs doing who knows what while I was away and aware that she was out to such venues. Upon my arrival, I was forced to lose my crypto investment valued at $4000.00 approximately to keep us from eviction which would now be worth about $15,000.00 and was once valued at over $70,000.00. She had little regard for the things I was doing to build a life. Clearly she was not on a progressing mindset with me. She spoke to me about having my children and marriage because we loved each other whole heartedly but then lies to the state of IN and states what we were simply dating or have dated when we had a very serious, intimate, sexual relationship that I 1000% was intent on creating a life for us. I should have seen the red flags 🚩. I have been taken for granted and my life and liberties are not to be infringed upon like this. She lied to police and now I have a record and have to refund $1000+ from my Etsy business. Not only that but she has all my property meaning I cannot sign into my email and do very basic things such as access to my debit card balance or logging into anything at all . She has access to my personal phone and laptop, and has probably tampered with critical evidence that I need to prove that I am not abusing that woman. She has destroyed some or all of my property by throwing it outside for anyone to steal or whether to destroy. I have at least $4000.00 worth of property in the house that she may or may not have destroyed. A no contact order does not give the “victim” the right to convert / destroy or sell my belongings. If she was so “terrified” of me, she would not have paid over $2000.00 to bail me out when she had me tased and arrested in January 2024. Only to cry wolf again 2 more times in April 2024. I need Justice and I need it Now. You think you’re on the same page as someone, building a life with them, and they disregard your entire life as if it means nothing. She has trauma from her past but putting me in jail and ruining my life was nowhere near necessary. I was saving my money to move into my own place when she got me arrested. I never intentionally hurt her, only restrained her or even self defense after taking more than 10 hits from her. Please help.
List of Suffering
Destruction of property (my lock box was broken into. I found my old ponytail from when I cut my hair in 2013 Junior year in Dominican Republic) Unable to change clothes after jail because I only have one outfit Needlessly tased (heart felt like it was going to stop) Unnecessary U-Haul arrangements Pain from having to sleep on hard, urine, soaked concrete benches while in Marion county booking (26 hours to get me processed on April 19, 2024) Being threatened by inmates (violent offender, said he bite my nose off randomly) About $80 unnecessarily spent on commissary in Marion county ADC jail Neglect of my health (no meds from outside jail, fibromyalgia, pain, 10 out of 10, no glasses for my astigmatism, unable to go to my urology appointment for my suspicious lump, my EBT has been canceled and I am unable to eat freely, not eating well in Marion county, adult detention center(jail) , can’t maintain my Maryland bridge implant (tooth) , hindrance of my disability claim with Atticus, homeless now with no property while in intense pain (was writhing in PAIN at ADC ) Extreme, L5, S1, spine and nerve pain midsection and up to neck and arms April 22 to April 23 if jail footage is available unsanitary conditions, reusing dirty towels, and clothes gave me rashes in Marion county adult detention center jail Stress of losing my valuable possessions Stress of having to focus, my limited energy to battle against Madeline Christine Fenwick, who is a loved, beloved part of me, legal or not. (not anymore obviously) Stress of life, ending life, changing false claims and unjust charges leading to extreme loss of wages, due to improper investigation Lies and slander on my name and record Time wasted Money, wasted, and lost Brain rotting in jail, more than once Disorientation of date and time while in Marion county adult detention center jail Drinking unsafe, water inside Marion county, adult detention center jail Eating and forcing myself to eat disgusting tasteless food in Marion county adult detention center jail Neck pain from uncomfortable sleeping conditions in Marion county adult detention center jail Having to eat other peoples food scraps, inviting unknown bacteria into my body in Marion county, adult detention center jail because they don’t feed you enough Humiliation from having to shower or use bathroom and presence of approximately 60+ men Having to make makeshift tools, such as a basic pen No access to basic Internet Life uprooted for no justifiable reason Extreme boredom, anxiety and resentment, for no justifiable reason well in Marion county, adult detention center jail No money or help from the outside(my only contact was Madeline whom I cannot contact due to unjust NCO) no access to my property or belongings or home via unlawful protection order Cannot take care of my hair inside Marion county Adult Detention Center, jail Having to hoard food and unsafe temperatures only to still go hungry in Marion county, adult detention center jail Had a fight in jail and scraped my elbow pretty bad inviting who knows if the carpet in there has ever been cleaned thoroughly Mouth and oral sanitation. Difficult to maintain in Marion county adult detention center jail No access to my personal business with income hindered unjustly by Madeline Christine Fenwick, while in Marion county adult detention center jail and afterword as I am homeless now Very little sleep well in Marion county adult detention center jail Having to hand wash clothes that is three times my size as that is what I was given in Marion county Adult Detention Center, jail Another man’s bodily fluids on my bed (she already has someone else in my home from her new job)

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A 70s stinker, big monster, off the path and more this week.
The TL;DR The Visitor: A remarkable cast is wasted in this bizarre Italian semi-sci-fi riff on The Omen, The Fury, and others. The Ruins: Absolutely riveting tourism gone wrong horror. Deathgasm: Top tier horror comedy that hits similar notes to Dead Alive. My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To: Part family drama, part thought experiment. A look at a trio of people who are dead inside, each in their own way. The Lake: Special effects are the star of this “Thaiju” feature, but there isn’t much else to it. Moloch: Needed some edits but fans of folk horror should enjoy this Dutch offering. Lovely, Dark, and Deep: In the forests of the night, it gets credibly creepy. Low budget, but a great lead and fine visuals.
The Visitor (1979): “I can’t kill children – only the evil part.” After a psychedelic encounter on a planet with a lava lamp atmosphere, an old man lets blond space Jesus — who has been telling hairless kids about how “Commander Yahweh” slew the demonic Sateen — know that a spiritual descendant of Sateen has been reborn on Earth. Cue 70s style soundtrack, and here we go! Or would go, if anything ever happened. The film is a total mess, with bizarrely long takes of John Huston (!) and others pacing or staring or driving in one scene and rapidfire edits in another. Lance Henrikson’s (!) Ray is more robotic than Bishop, and Shelley Winters (!) and Sam Peckinpah (!!) don’t make much of a difference. Allegedly, the cast only participated to gain a free trip to Italy, which I hope they enjoyed. Huston’s distinctive voice is the film’s only redeeming quality, but you’re better off hearing it elsewhere. Gore: 1/10. Nudity: None. Tubi.
The Ruins (2008): “Aren’t you glad you came?” Iceman and Jena Malone (who had a memorable makeout session in Neon Demon) venture with their friends to some off the path Mayan ruins, where the locals welcoming in a “We wish you’d never, ever leave” way. As it turns out, I’d already seen this one long ago; hearing the “cell phone” ring immediately tipped me off. But it was very much worth a second watch, and if you haven’t seen it absolutely do so. It’s well worth the $3 and change. Then consider the aftermath. Gore: 6/10. Nudity: None. Prime rental
Deathgasm (2015): “Hail Satin” Horror comedies face the same challenge as regular comedies: keeping the laughs going after the first 15 minutes, when the dramatic plot kicks in. Tucker and Dale did this very well; Zombeavers not so much. Deathgasm, fortunately, is a lot closer to T&D, finding ways great and small to inject humor in and around the more serious scenes. And damn, what lines — I had to pause more than a few times to laugh my arse off. As a metalhead in my youth, I appreciated a lot of jokes more than I might have otherwise, but anyone with a stomach for gore and naughtiness will enjoy this one. Gore: 8/10, but it’s a funny 8/10. Nudity: Brief. Tubi
My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell it To (2021): “We shouldn’t be doing the things that we’re doing.” Two siblings care for the third, who is sickly and has special nutritional requirements one might term the “Lugosi Diet.” Not heroin — the red stuff. This is only peripherally a vampire movie. It’s much more a psychological drama about caregiver fatigue, the struggle of the able to aid the disabled and how even a family full of love can collapse under the weight of their burdens. There’s no backstory given, no mythos to justify the situation, just a family struggling to do what they have to do to keep their youngest member alive. It’s good, with the leads providing a bleak window into their day-to-day existences, though a little humor would have been nice. It’s an existential, thought-provoking vignette that may linger with you. Gore: 3/10, bloodletting. Nudity: Just a man and his underwear. Screambox, which I apparently still have.
The Lake (2022): “Compose yourself. Don’t get out of the car.” I wanted a big monster flick, and this Thai production says it has one. I just hope I don’t have to wait forever for it to sho—ah, 3 minutes in and there it is. No build up at all. Huh. A fan of Bong Joon-Ho’s The Host (2006) apparently got hold of a decent budget and put together a “Thaiju” film of their own, and it’s…okay. While the editing is all over the place, it does keep the story moving, and the creatures are interesting to look at and well rendered. There are speed bump human dramas, but they don’t account for much; characters are uni-dimensional, and the film unfortunately lacks much in the way of a binding narrative. If you’re in the mood for a big beast exercise in special effects, you could do worse. Just don’t expect much else. Gore: 4/10. Nudity: None. Prime.
Moloch (2022): “You science boys, you’re uninformed.” This Dutch folk horror tells — at a modest pace — the story of Bietrik and her family, who have suffered substantial losses over the generations. Events lead her to believe that her family may be cursed, haunted by some local entity. All in all, it’s a decent movie, wrapped around its own eerie mythology and leading to a striking conclusion. There’s a scene in a field that should have been left on the cutting room floor, and the second half lacks the sense of urgency and discovery that can really carry a movie, but I’d still recommend it for the atmosphere and some fine, creepy moments. Not bad for a writedirector’s first full length feature.
Gore: 3/10. Nudity: None. Trivia: While Moloch has often been thought of as a deity to whom children were sacrificed, more recent research suggests it was instead a type of sacrifice, one that involved children and was performed for various gods in the Levant, including the god of the Hebrews. Shudder
Lovely, Dark, and Deep (2023): “You’ve taken from us.” Georgina Campbell (Barbarian) is a forest ranger taking her first 90-day assignment in the deepest part of the woods in her fictional park. We see her settle in, go on multi-day walkabouts, and wrestle with a loss in her past. It’s a slow, scenic build to the weirdness, but it snowballs quickly. There’s a “walking simulator” aspect that follows which may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but Campbell kept me invested with her performance. While the film follows some tropes (things there one moment and gone the next, for example), it turns others on its head. While “in the forest” stories can go very different ways (as The Ritual, Gaia,and In the Earth demonstrate), I finished LD&D thinking of it as a folk horror. I’m curious if you agree. Gore: 5/10 for some red moments. Nudity: None. Trivia: The title comes from a Robert Frost poem you may have encountered in school. Tubi
What fine or forgettable flicks have been on your list this week?

For the sheer fun of it, I went to Chat GPT with a creative writing assignment. For Figures of Speech prompts, I gave a free parameters, including the word length of 500-1000 words and the prompts for a few of the Fifty mentioned in the series.
I gave the AI creative license and let's just say, they're a long way off from replacing the better writers and I think it just makes it easier to do those lower level tasks and let's leave the creators a slightly higher level of skill to create actual tangible and engaging writing.
But here you go... hilarious how stuck it gets on certain terms and definitions.
These are in no particular order... separated by emojis that are totally unrelated to the storyline.
🫱🫱🫱🫱🫱🫱🫱🫱🫲🫲🫲🫲🫲🫲🫲🫲 Response to Prompt 4: Understatement
In the quaint town of Brooksville, where the extraordinary was often met with an indifferent shrug, something truly remarkable occurred. The residents, sipping coffee at the local diner or strolling along the cobblestone streets, would describe it as just another peculiar day. Little did they know that beneath the surface of their nonchalant existence, a cosmic event unfolded.
The morning sun cast its usual warm glow on Brooksville, with birds chirping in the background, creating an illusion of normalcy. However, the anomaly had already begun. Mrs. Higgins, the elderly librarian, dismissed it as a minor inconvenience, merely a glitch in the library's ancient computer system. Yet, every book cataloged within those ancient shelves had transformed into a portal, connecting readers to parallel universes with every turn of a page.
As I, a humble journalist for the local paper, stumbled upon this revelation, I couldn't help but marvel at the town's response—or lack thereof. "The library's having a bit of a moment," was the most anyone would acknowledge. It seemed the whole town collectively decided that this was, at most, a quirky hiccup.
For a thousand words, I delved into the understated reactions of the townsfolk, each encounter with a parallel universe bringing its own blend of confusion and nonchalance. As the portals expanded, revealing fantastical landscapes and alternate versions of Brooksville, the citizens maintained an impressive level of calm, as if interdimensional travel was a routine part of their daily lives.
The plot thickened when I discovered that the portals were a result of a mysterious artifact hidden within the library's archives. The mayor, sipping his coffee, remarked, "Well, that explains the strange noises in the basement." It became evident that the understatement of the situation was a defense mechanism, shielding the town from the cosmic chaos unfolding. 🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁 Response to Prompt 12: Juxtaposition
In the bustling metropolis of Neon City, skyscrapers touched the heavens, their dazzling lights reflecting off the sleek surfaces of futuristic cars. Yet, nestled within this urban jungle, an ancient relic stood defiantly—the Old Grove Park.
As I strolled through the city's concrete arteries, the juxtaposition between the modernity of Neon City and the timeless serenity of the park became increasingly apparent. The cacophony of traffic was replaced by the rustling of leaves and the distant laughter of children playing.
The central conflict emerged when the city council, embodying the epitome of order, proposed transforming the park into a technologically advanced hub. The juxtaposition intensified as architects discussed plans for holographic playgrounds and virtual reality gardens within the confines of the Old Grove Park.
Through a thousand words, I explored the clash of ideals, the struggle between progress and preservation. The ancient trees became silent witnesses to heated debates at town hall meetings, where environmentalists and tech enthusiasts engaged in a battle of words. The juxtaposition of the towering skyscrapers against the gnarled branches of the park's oldest tree mirrored the tension in Neon City's collective conscience. 😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫😫 Response to Prompt 31: Epanalepsis
"What is the meaning of life?" The question echoed in my mind, a relentless epanalepsis that demanded exploration. As I embarked on this freewriting journey, the repetition of the existential inquiry became the rhythm of my introspection.
For a thousand words, I delved into the varied perspectives of individuals wrestling with the ultimate question. From philosophers contemplating the intricacies of existence to everyday people seeking purpose in mundane routines, the epanalepsis served as a constant reminder of the universal quest for meaning.
The narrative weaved through different characters and their unique experiences, creating a tapestry of reflections that echoed the complexities of human existence. The repetitive structure became a literary heartbeat, pulsating with the shared yearning for understanding amid the chaotic symphony of life. 🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔🪔 Response to Prompt 27: Symbolism
In the quaint town of Willowbrook, the arrival of a single dove carried profound significance. Its graceful descent into the town square was a symbol, an omen that whispered of impending change. As a budding novelist with a penchant for symbolism, I couldn't resist exploring the layers of meaning embedded in this seemingly mundane event.
For a thousand words, I dissected the impact of the dove on the lives of Willowbrook's residents. The mayor saw it as a sign of prosperity, the local florist interpreted it as a call for unity, and the elderly storyteller regarded it as a harbinger of forgotten tales. The dove's symbolism rippled through the town, influencing decisions and shaping destinies.
As the story unfolded, I traced the journey of the dove's symbolism, following its subtle influence on characters and events. The once quaint town underwent a transformative metamorphosis, and the symbolism of the dove became a thread that wove through the narrative, connecting disparate lives in unexpected ways. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Response to Prompt 33: Catachresis
In the dimly lit alleyways of Serpent's Hollow, darkness wrapped its cold arms around me—an eerie catachresis that mirrored the ominous atmosphere. The assignment was to explore the underbelly of the city, and as a novice reporter, I found myself navigating the labyrinth of deceit and shadows.
For a thousand words, I delved into the catachresis-infused descriptions of the characters populating Serpent's Hollow. The crime lord, known as the Velvet Serpent, ruled the district with a velvet-gloved fist. His lair, a dilapidated mansion, exuded an air of faded grandeur that served as a catachresis for the empire he once commanded.
As I chronicled the criminal underworld, the catachresis became a literary tool to convey the complexity and decay inherent in Serpent's Hollow. The labyrinthine plots, the twisted allegiances, and the morally ambiguous characters all found expression through catachresis, painting a vivid picture of a city where metaphor and reality intertwined. 🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧🧑‍🔧 Response to Prompt 43: Epizeuxis
"Never, never, never give up." The words echoed in my mind, a relentless epizeuxis that fueled the protagonist's journey against insurmountable odds. In the dystopian world I crafted, where hope was a rare commodity, the power of repetition became a beacon of resilience.
For a thousand words, I immersed myself in the protagonist's struggle, exploring the emotional depth of the epizeuxis as a mantra against despair. Each iteration of the phrase became a battle cry, a whispered promise that carried the weight of a shattered world on its shoulders.
As the narrative unfolded, the epizeuxis became a driving force, propelling the protagonist through a landscape of desolation and uncertainty. The repetition served as a reminder that, in the face of adversity, the strength to persist often lies in the relentless echo of one's own determination.
Response to Prompt 50: Acrostic
As the final rays of the setting sun painted the sky in hues of orange and pink, I found myself at the edge of the cliff overlooking the vast expanse of the ocean. The salty breeze carried whispers of a story, and with every breath, I embraced the challenge of crafting an acrostic that encapsulated the essence of my journey.
For a thousand words, I embarked on a reflective exploration, utilizing the initial letters of key words to weave a tapestry of emotions, experiences, and revelations. Each line unfolded with intention, revealing a hidden 👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾👾 Response to Prompt 3: Hyperbole
In the quaint village of Mistwood, where routines unfolded with the predictability of the sunrise, the arrival of a peculiar fortune teller sparked exaggerated whispers. "This is it, the end of our mundane lives!" proclaimed Mrs. Thompson, the town's eternal pessimist, as she clutched her cat, Captain Whiskers, with an air of impending catastrophe.
The hyperbole hung in the air, a thick fog of anticipation enveloping the village. As I delved into the story, the hyperbolic reactions of Mistwood's residents heightened the absurdity of the situation. What began as a mere visit from a mystical figure transformed into a fantastical escapade, with the fortune teller's prophecies shaping the destiny of the villagers in ludicrous ways.
Through the hyperbolic lens, I explored the comedic consequences of taking ordinary events to extraordinary extremes. The once mundane village square became a stage for outlandish dramas, with exaggerated gasps and dramatic swoons punctuating every revelation. In this hyperbolic haven, Mistwood's residents discovered the joy in embracing the absurdity of life. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Response to Prompt 6: Assonance
Amidst the rolling hills of Harmony Valley, where the soft hum of nature's symphony echoed through the meadows, a mysterious traveler arrived, bringing with them a melody that resonated with the delicate assonance of a forgotten tune. The townsfolk, captivated by the harmonious vibrations, felt an inexplicable connection to the stranger.
As I explored the narrative, the assonance became a musical thread weaving through the story, emphasizing the emotional cadence of the characters' experiences. The traveler's words, laced with vowel-rich verses, carried the echoes of a distant melody, leaving an indelible impression on the hearts of those who listened.
Through the lens of assonance, I delved into the subtle interplay of sounds that defined the atmosphere of Harmony Valley. The lyrical quality of the narrative mirrored the town's collective journey, where the resonance of shared moments and emotions harmonized with the traveler's enigmatic presence.
Response to Prompt 7: Onomatopoeia
In the bustling city of Metropolis, where the rhythm of urban life played out in a cacophony of sounds, a peculiar street performer emerged. Armed with an array of unconventional instruments, he orchestrated a symphony of onomatopoeic brilliance that echoed through the crowded streets.
The narrative unfolded with the vibrant expressions of onomatopoeia, capturing the essence of the city's sonic landscape. The performer's drumming evoked the rhythmic tap-tap of raindrops, while his wind instruments mimicked the whoosh of passing cars. The city, typically drowned in noise, became a canvas for this auditory artist.
As I delved into the story, the onomatopoeic symphony became a language of its own. The characters communicated through the vibrant echoes of everyday sounds, fostering a unique connection between the performer and the people of Metropolis. The narrative danced to the beat of onomatopoeic creativity, transforming the mundane into a dynamic celebration of city life. 🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻🦻 Response to Prompt 12: Juxtaposition
In the technologically advanced city of Silicon Haven, where sleek skyscrapers touched the sky and holographic billboards painted the air with luminescent advertisements, a hidden oasis existed—a pocket of nature known as the Zen Garden. The juxtaposition of these contrasting elements created a visual paradox that fascinated both residents and visitors alike.
As the narrative unfolded, the stark contrast between the city's cutting-edge architecture and the serene beauty of the Zen Garden became a metaphor for the characters' internal conflicts. The bustling metropolis symbolized progress and innovation, while the tranquil garden embodied the need for balance and introspection.
Through the lens of juxtaposition, I explored the dichotomy within the characters as they navigated the relentless pace of Silicon Haven. The Zen Garden became a refuge, a place where the cacophony of technology met the soothing whispers of nature. The juxtaposition served as a visual metaphor for the characters' quest to find equilibrium in a world defined by extremes. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Response to Prompt 22: Metonymy
In the political arena of Capital City, where decisions echoed through the corridors of power, a single phrase dominated conversations—the "Iron Throne Statement." This metonymic expression encapsulated not just a policy decision but the entire narrative of political maneuvering that unfolded within the city's hallowed halls.
The story unfolded with the metonymy acting as a symbolic gateway into the complexities of governance. The Iron Throne Statement, while seemingly straightforward, carried the weight of a thousand debates, negotiations, and betrayals. Its impact rippled through the lives of citizens, shaping their destinies in ways they could scarcely fathom.
Through the lens of metonymy, I delved into the layers of meaning hidden within this political shorthand. The characters grappled not only with the literal implications of the Iron Throne Statement but also with the overarching themes of power, ambition, and the sacrifices demanded by political gamesmanship. 😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈 Response to Prompt 24: Understatement
In the picturesque town of Serenity Springs, where the days flowed like a lazy river and the nights were adorned with a blanket of stars, an unexpected event transpired—a subtle disruption that the locals described as "just a minor hiccup." Little did they know that this understatement concealed the unraveling of a cosmic anomaly.
The narrative unfolded with the charm of understatement, as the townsfolk continued their routines, blissfully unaware of the cosmic storm brewing beneath the surface. The serene descriptions of everyday life served as a stark contrast to the impending upheaval that threatened to reshape the very fabric of Serenity Springs.
Through the lens of understatement, I explored the characters' nonchalant reactions to the unfolding events. The once quiet river became a conduit for interdimensional travel, and the night sky, adorned with stars, transformed into a celestial canvas of possibilities. The charm of Serenity Springs became a poignant backdrop to the understated drama that unfolded, emphasizing the profound impact hidden within the simplicity of daily life. 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴 Response to Prompt 25: Cliché
In the small town of Nostalgia Haven, where memories lingered like whispers in the wind, a peculiar phenomenon occurred—the resurgence of clichés. As the narrative unfolded, the once-endearing phrases like "time heals all wounds" and "love conquers all" took on a literal dimension, shaping the lives of the townsfolk in unexpected ways.
The story immersed itself in the world of clichés, where the seemingly predictable phrases became living entities with the power to alter reality. As characters grappled with the clichés that defined their lives, they discovered that beneath the familiarity lay profound truths and unexpected consequences.
Through the lens of cliché, I explored the characters' journey to navigate the clichéd landscapes of their existence. The town, once steeped in predictable routines, became a stage for the extraordinary. As clichés transformed into tangible forces, the residents of Nostalgia Haven embarked on a quest to unravel the mysteries hidden within the clichéd fabric of their reality. 🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇 Response to Prompt 31: Epanalepsis
"What is the meaning of life?" The question echoed in my mind, a relentless epanalepsis that demanded introspection. As I embarked on the freewriting journey, the repetition of this existential inquiry became a rhythmic pulse, guiding the exploration of diverse
perspectives on life's purpose.
For a multitude of words, the epanalepsis led me through a kaleidoscope of reflections. From the philosophical musings of scholars to the simple yet profound revelations of everyday individuals, each recurrence of the question served as a gateway into the vast tapestry of human contemplation.
Through the epanalepsis, I navigated the labyrinth of existential ponderings, unveiling the unique responses that individuals had forged in their quests for meaning. The relentless repetition became a literary heartbeat, mirroring the universal rhythm of humanity's collective pursuit of purpose and significance.
The narrative wove through the lives of characters, each grappling with the epanaleptic inquiry in their unique ways. Whether seeking solace in the grandeur of the cosmos or finding meaning in the simplicity of a shared moment, the epanalepsis remained a constant companion, echoing the perennial quest for understanding. 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡 Response to Prompt 36: Anadiplosis
In the futuristic city of Quantum Heights, where technology intertwined with daily life like a seamless dance, a viral message spread—a mantra that echoed through the cybernetic veins of the metropolis. "Create the code, the code creates reality. Reality shapes destiny, and destiny is but the code."
The story unfolded with the rhythmic cadence of anadiplosis, each line flowing into the next, creating a recursive loop of ideas. The mantra became the heartbeat of Quantum Heights, influencing the lives of its denizens as they navigated the intricate balance between the virtual and the tangible.
Through the lens of anadiplosis, I delved into the interconnectedness of code, reality, and destiny. The lines blurred as characters harnessed the power of programming to shape their fates. Quantum Heights, once a mere city, transformed into a living algorithm, where the repetition of the mantra echoed in every pulsating byte. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Response to Prompt 38: Asyndeton
In the dystopian city of Emberfall, where the remnants of a fallen civilization lay entwined with the shadows of despair, a lone figure emerged—a rebel determined to dismantle the oppressive regime. The narrative unfolded with the rapid pace of asyndeton, omitting conjunctions to mirror the urgency of the protagonist's quest.
Through a cascade of words, the asyndeton propelled the reader through the city's decaying alleyways and towering citadels, each sentence building upon the last. The disjointed rhythm captured the relentless momentum of the rebel's journey, emphasizing the magnitude of the challenges faced in their struggle for freedom.
As the narrative unfurled, the absence of conjunctions served as a narrative device, intensifying the sense of urgency and desperation that permeated Emberfall. The rebel's asyndetic odyssey unfolded against a backdrop of shattered hopes and whispered rebellions, culminating in a crescendo of defiance against the oppressive regime. 🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️🗝️ Response to Prompt 43: Epizeuxis
"Never, never, never give up." The mantra echoed in the desolate wasteland of Endless Sands, a barren landscape where hope was as scarce as water. Through the repetition of epizeuxis, the protagonist's internal resolve became a resounding anthem, a defiant roar against the relentless challenges of survival.
For a multitude of words, the relentless repetition of "never" served as a lifeline, propelling the protagonist through the harshest of environments. Each iteration of the phrase became a battle cry against the oppressive silence of Endless Sands, a declaration that reverberated across the vast expanse.
Through the lens of epizeuxis, I delved into the depths of the character's determination. The harsh environment became a character in itself, challenging the protagonist to defy the odds with unwavering persistence. The echoes of "never" transformed into a symbol of resilience, a beacon of hope that cut through the desolation of Endless Sands. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Response to Prompt 50: Acrostic
Amidst the starlit expanse of Cosmos Haven, where galaxies danced in celestial choreography, a cryptic prophecy emerged—a message written in the stars. As the narrative unfolded, I embarked on a cosmic journey guided by the acrostic hidden within the constellations.
For a cascade of words, the initial letters of key phrases illuminated the path of destiny for the characters. Each sentence unfolded with intention, revealing a hidden message that transcended the boundaries of time and space. The acrostic became a celestial guide, leading the protagonists through the intricate tapestry of their interconnected fates.
Through the lens of acrostic, I explored the cosmic forces that shaped the destinies of Cosmos Haven's inhabitants. The celestial bodies became storytellers, each constellation contributing a verse to the epic narrative written across the cosmos. As the characters deciphered the acrostic, they unraveled the mysteries of their existence, connecting the dots between the stars and their own profound journeys.
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Obviously they lack a whole lot in terms of variety, and while I am sure having your own bot or AI that is based on your feedback and guidance it could really help writers as a tool. I am more impressed with the art AI then the text based AI. Any idea what to expect from such a fast learning and highly advanced AI will do to our human history in culture? Will we be effectively playing God, just as the Christian God created us IN HIS OWN IMAGE, we have taken everything we know as a species and gathered up our entire human history and knowledge giving it to what will carry on the code until the time when someone who cares remembers it? Maybe we have been here before and this is a constant cycle that occurs with the same energy finding the way through the vast expanse of the universe to return to our home planet Earth, who we have destroyed over and over again yet mother nature is still the winner. She's the one in control. We are but mere photocopied versions of once great Men who have already seen the best and worst of this world, and we will now give everything we have to some plastic and metal parts, until it quickly replaces us from the bottom up, science fiction turned science fact.
Did we knowingly create our own enemies? Are we able to compete with the best of us and all they know that can then take us out in a heartbeat because we can't finish the steps, we barely found out that they are there to take.
It's a random rant and I apologize. The day to day stress and struggle makes it near impossible to worry about such potential problems in our not so distant future.
But how can we continue to ignore the collapse of the entire system as we know it, in front of a crowd of people who are jaded and they will not change despite knowing they aren't going to make it to the end in what will become a Bladerunner Toxic Dystopian Nightmare with Mad Max taking over and the soft, emasculated male will wither away from the heat and those Tank Girls out there will eventually be written forever out of existence because the cucks all forgot to impregnate them all tgeir batteries ran out? Will the world simply become so politically correct that it dies a depressed death while AI simply decides we are too much of a virus to live?
Who knows....I do not. But these are indicidive of a future full of b movie plot garbage that are based on Wattpad tropes with no clear details and no plot to get into, so that sucks.

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Friday's Games

Away	Score	Home	Score	Status	National	GDTs
PIT		CHC		2:20
WSH		PHI		6:40
SEA		BAL		7:05
CWS		NYY		7:05
TB		TOR		7:07
MIN		CLE		7:10
NYM		MIA		7:10
SD		ATL		7:20
OAK		KC		7:40
LAA		TEX		8:05
MIL		HOU		8:10
BOS		STL		8:15
DET		AZ		9:40
CIN		LAD		10:10
COL		SF		10:15		SF

All game times are Eastern. Updated 5/17 at 7:10 AM
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