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TDM #5
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The Lobby.
- When you open your eyes, there is quite a lot of beige to take in. The unassuming walls of the room you've found yourself in are barren save for a single motivational poster directly in your line of sight. An illuminated sign above an open door on the far wall reads 'lobby exit.'
"Welcome," chimes a polite, synthesized voice. "I'm happy you're here." A moment later comes the clarity of the situation: you have died and so has the world you came from. "This is Amani, your new reality," continues The Peacekeeper. "Everything will be fine."
At least you aren't the only one here, you'll soon find out, as others who are just as confused and concerned as you are mingling on the main hub's first floor. Hopefully, you find a familiar face among the crowd. If not, that's all right. You'll get to know quite a few people very well soon enough.
- If you're one of the unlucky few whose death required a bit more intensive re-coding to maintain stability in the simulation, you'll instead awaken on a bed in the infirmary. Everything is strikingly white save for the occasional string of vines with lavender growing in bursts to help keep people calm. Whether or not it works seems to be on a case-by-case basis.
While there is active medical staff, the voice of The Peacekeeper is also there to explain the situation in a more delicate manner to these individuals. It's already stressful enough having to have gone through such a violent death, after all!
If characters want more questions answered, they'll need to speak to The Peacekeeper directly. But first, it will encourage socialization in the main hub and hopefully, you'll find someone you recognize to make taking things in a little easier.
WHAT
The fifth Amani TDM!
WHEN
June 24th, 2022
KINKS OF THE MONTH
★ Double Penetration
★ Orgasm Denial/Control
★ Somnophilia
★ Corruption
★ Squirting/Cumshots
★ Orgasm Denial/Control
★ Somnophilia
★ Corruption
★ Squirting/Cumshots
WELCOME
Throughout the main hub where everyone congregates, a light chiming echoes through the first floor. "Hello, everyone," comes the synthetic voice from when you first arrived. "Please, watch your step since there's quite a few anomalies present. If you'd like, there is cake and some refreshments."
A small pause. "Oh, and! Don't forget to visit the new training grounds, music lounge, library, and onsen. Also, feel free to leave an offering for our resident deity of sleep at his shrine!"
Was that utility pole always there in the middle of the main hub? How did your shoe - just the one - get out on the lawn? You could have sworn you saw them together last. Actually, they are together now if you check. Just what is going on? Trying to draw close to these out-of-place or extra objects will cause them to giggle, wiggle, and disappear in a puff of smoke. Instead of a pole, it's now a wayward chair or cart that wasn't there just a moment before. If one continues to follow this tricky trail, they'll be rewarded by discovering the culprit: a tanuki.
While they appear to be harmless, some of their tricks may get taken just a little bit too far. You may grab for your vibrator only for it to go up in smoke and cause frustration in more ways than one. Or, they'll lead some individuals right into danger's path and giggle all the while. If someone attempts to catch them, they'll be left with only a leaf to show for it and the tracks of these mythical creatures leading directly to the beach.
If the main hub and its features don't appeal to you, that's perfectly fine. This is the perfect time to configure your Digitized Technical Friend or your DTF status. A DTF is similar to a dæmon from His Dark Materials in that it is connected to and a reflection of a character's soul. These DTFs take shape accordingly and are projections similar to the NPCs. Think of them as your own personal Clippy except less annoying. Hopefully.
Once that's set-up, there are other locations of the main hub to investigate! You can still find an instrument to play in the music lounge or check out the (algae-ridden) pool.
You can even visit The Peacekeeper themselves on the second floor. They're always happy to have visitors! They're also conveniently where you might place a complaint about that status of the main hub and its amenities. Even if you do complain, The Peacekeeper will encourage others to set off and find their own place to live out in the simulation.
Granted, the housing market in the afterlife isn't exactly robust. It doesn't help that every place you find has a leaky roof or broken window. No, unfortunately that will need to be fixed the peaceful way. If you'd like more lighting or even cozier clothes, simulation inhabitants are reminded that 'peaceful interactions' are very important!
It might be a good idea to stick close to someone you know, for now, since even the smallest amounts of intimacy might see subtle changes occurring where they're staying. Perhaps that broken window is now fixed, the grime and dust seem a little less, or the floor doesn't creak quite as loud.
Larger changes, however, will only come after demonstrating the more powerful peaceful interactions. If you want new hardwood floors or a fresh coat of paint on the walls, you're going to have to demonstrate how well you 'get along' with others against them first.
★ One of the aforementioned features will toggle automatically. All one needs to do is set foot on the sands of Taasunni and they'll be changed into the appropriate dress for a beach outing. Well, appropriate might be a bit of a stretch... This feature is, as mentioned, new and will be subject to some modifications. For now, inhabitants will have to deal with being put into something scandalous, ridiculous, or both!
The Peacekeeper promises to listen to feedback accordingly and modify everyone's outfits to something a bit less outlandish... eventually. In the meantime, why not flaunt what you've got and make the most of the simulated sun's rays on your skin?
★ If you'd rather preserve what little dignity you may have left, there are changing tents available to grab a towel that somehow covers up more than your swimwear probably did. Although some might be wary of tents after the picnic, these ones do not have aphrodisiac candles in them! But they do have a catch. These tents are translucent from the inside looking out like a one-way pane of glass.
Not to worry though! From the outside, no one can see in even if you can see them. In fact, there might be a subtle urge to see just how far you can take things within the walls of these tents while those outside are unawares; it might just scratch that itch for some exhibitionism without anyone actually watching.
A small pause. "Oh, and! Don't forget to visit the new training grounds, music lounge, library, and onsen. Also, feel free to leave an offering for our resident deity of sleep at his shrine!"
TRICKY TRICKSTERS
About those aforementioned anomalies...Was that utility pole always there in the middle of the main hub? How did your shoe - just the one - get out on the lawn? You could have sworn you saw them together last. Actually, they are together now if you check. Just what is going on? Trying to draw close to these out-of-place or extra objects will cause them to giggle, wiggle, and disappear in a puff of smoke. Instead of a pole, it's now a wayward chair or cart that wasn't there just a moment before. If one continues to follow this tricky trail, they'll be rewarded by discovering the culprit: a tanuki.
While they appear to be harmless, some of their tricks may get taken just a little bit too far. You may grab for your vibrator only for it to go up in smoke and cause frustration in more ways than one. Or, they'll lead some individuals right into danger's path and giggle all the while. If someone attempts to catch them, they'll be left with only a leaf to show for it and the tracks of these mythical creatures leading directly to the beach.
WHAT'S YOUR DTF STATUS?
If the main hub and its features don't appeal to you, that's perfectly fine. This is the perfect time to configure your Digitized Technical Friend or your DTF status. A DTF is similar to a dæmon from His Dark Materials in that it is connected to and a reflection of a character's soul. These DTFs take shape accordingly and are projections similar to the NPCs. Think of them as your own personal Clippy except less annoying. Hopefully.
Once that's set-up, there are other locations of the main hub to investigate! You can still find an instrument to play in the music lounge or check out the (algae-ridden) pool.
You can even visit The Peacekeeper themselves on the second floor. They're always happy to have visitors! They're also conveniently where you might place a complaint about that status of the main hub and its amenities. Even if you do complain, The Peacekeeper will encourage others to set off and find their own place to live out in the simulation.
Granted, the housing market in the afterlife isn't exactly robust. It doesn't help that every place you find has a leaky roof or broken window. No, unfortunately that will need to be fixed the peaceful way. If you'd like more lighting or even cozier clothes, simulation inhabitants are reminded that 'peaceful interactions' are very important!
It might be a good idea to stick close to someone you know, for now, since even the smallest amounts of intimacy might see subtle changes occurring where they're staying. Perhaps that broken window is now fixed, the grime and dust seem a little less, or the floor doesn't creak quite as loud.
Larger changes, however, will only come after demonstrating the more powerful peaceful interactions. If you want new hardwood floors or a fresh coat of paint on the walls, you're going to have to demonstrate how well you 'get along' with others against them first.
SUN'S OUT, GUNS OUT
"Hello, inhabitants," greets The Peacekeeper. "No doubt you've noticed the temperature gradually rising as my nature parameters adjust to summer weather." It has gotten a bit warmer these days, hasn't it? Although some may have not noticed, there is no doubt that others have been sensitive to the climbing heat.
"To remedy any discomfort, I suggest you hit the beach! There are plenty of fun new features that I've been requested to implement by The Creators to help keep everyone content! We hope that you enjoy them!"★ One of the aforementioned features will toggle automatically. All one needs to do is set foot on the sands of Taasunni and they'll be changed into the appropriate dress for a beach outing. Well, appropriate might be a bit of a stretch... This feature is, as mentioned, new and will be subject to some modifications. For now, inhabitants will have to deal with being put into something scandalous, ridiculous, or both!
The Peacekeeper promises to listen to feedback accordingly and modify everyone's outfits to something a bit less outlandish... eventually. In the meantime, why not flaunt what you've got and make the most of the simulated sun's rays on your skin?
★ If you'd rather preserve what little dignity you may have left, there are changing tents available to grab a towel that somehow covers up more than your swimwear probably did. Although some might be wary of tents after the picnic, these ones do not have aphrodisiac candles in them! But they do have a catch. These tents are translucent from the inside looking out like a one-way pane of glass.
Not to worry though! From the outside, no one can see in even if you can see them. In fact, there might be a subtle urge to see just how far you can take things within the walls of these tents while those outside are unawares; it might just scratch that itch for some exhibitionism without anyone actually watching.
HARMONIOUS HEARTS
DTFs will helpfully tell their owners that it is mating season for the heart jellies just off the shores of Taasunni. During the next couple of months, there will be an abundance of them floating idly in the cool waters of the sea. While their sting doesn't usually hurt, exactly, during this time there is a bit more risk to being zapped than just an enjoyable tingling sensation. It will burn but because their sting leaves a heart branded into one's skin temporarily.
Nothing will seem to relieve the dull pain on your own; however, the brand will draw others to you and serve as a target for their, ahem, affections. Bodily fluids from the most intimate of areas are about the only thing that will provide some relief and cause these heart-shaped brands to fade. Hopefully, you didn't get stung anywhere too embarrassing or difficult to come on!
Unfortunately, the other side effect of these stings is that the person with the brand won't be able to find relief - literal or sexual - until it's gone. Nothing will seem to bring them over that brink before their partner has "helped" get rid of the marking. Whether or not they do that quickly will be entirely up to them. The lack of control might be a bit unnerving but hopefully the eventual orgasm will be absolutely worth it.
Nothing will seem to relieve the dull pain on your own; however, the brand will draw others to you and serve as a target for their, ahem, affections. Bodily fluids from the most intimate of areas are about the only thing that will provide some relief and cause these heart-shaped brands to fade. Hopefully, you didn't get stung anywhere too embarrassing or difficult to come on!
Unfortunately, the other side effect of these stings is that the person with the brand won't be able to find relief - literal or sexual - until it's gone. Nothing will seem to bring them over that brink before their partner has "helped" get rid of the marking. Whether or not they do that quickly will be entirely up to them. The lack of control might be a bit unnerving but hopefully the eventual orgasm will be absolutely worth it.
CALLING TO ME
★ Throughout the simulation, as the sun dips low in the sky and stars begin to make their nightly debut, the sound of furin carrying on the breeze can be heard. It draws people to the beach and appears to sound from somewhere beyond sight passed ocean waves. It will make inhabitants feel a keen sense of longing that they can't quite explain. Whatever the case, they will want for more suddenly. Whether this is from their partner, their life, or just in general, the feeling won't be shaken so easily. Thankfully, the sound and feelings it evokes are only temporary. Just don't be surprised if that feeling of longing leads you to bite off more than you can chew in some way or another.
★ Observant inhabitants may notice that the island that spawned when the simulation expanded is now much closer to shore than before. It's also... moving? Although subtle and slow, it does appear to be inching ever closer to show throughout the day. It will make land during nightfall and reveal a giant turtle with palm trees and other tropical foliage growing off of its back.
"Sorry about the-" It's words are broken up by a loud yawn that will make anyone close suddenly very drowsy. "-tanuki. They decided to hitch a ride without me knowing." The turtle yawns again, causing another wave of grogginess to hit those talking to it. "I'll take them back when I give you all a ride to one of The Dead Ends. But until then... It was a long swim here. I'm going to just - aaawwwhhhh - take a short nap." That short nap will last two weeks. Inhabitants are free to climb aboard the turtle's back but it won't be stirring again anytime soon, unfortunately.
And perhaps neither will you! That sleepiness is downright contagious and will lead to inhabitants that had spoken to the turtle for any length of time falling into a deep slumber the next time they decide to lay down. Almost nothing will be able to wake them until the effect subsides. Although, if they seem more receptive to a bit of intimacy than anything... That's just a coincidence, surely!
★ Observant inhabitants may notice that the island that spawned when the simulation expanded is now much closer to shore than before. It's also... moving? Although subtle and slow, it does appear to be inching ever closer to show throughout the day. It will make land during nightfall and reveal a giant turtle with palm trees and other tropical foliage growing off of its back.
"Sorry about the-" It's words are broken up by a loud yawn that will make anyone close suddenly very drowsy. "-tanuki. They decided to hitch a ride without me knowing." The turtle yawns again, causing another wave of grogginess to hit those talking to it. "I'll take them back when I give you all a ride to one of The Dead Ends. But until then... It was a long swim here. I'm going to just - aaawwwhhhh - take a short nap." That short nap will last two weeks. Inhabitants are free to climb aboard the turtle's back but it won't be stirring again anytime soon, unfortunately.
And perhaps neither will you! That sleepiness is downright contagious and will lead to inhabitants that had spoken to the turtle for any length of time falling into a deep slumber the next time they decide to lay down. Almost nothing will be able to wake them until the effect subsides. Although, if they seem more receptive to a bit of intimacy than anything... That's just a coincidence, surely!
SEXY STAMP CARD
If you're wondering about these 'peaceful interactions' that keep being mentioned or what the kinks of the month are for... Here's your answer! Upon arrival, all characters will receive a digital copy of their very own sexy stamp card.
Completing peaceful interactions (i.e. kinks) will reward characters with stamps that they can turn in for re-gains and many other things! While the example one here is the standard issued card by The Peacekeeper, players are more than welcome to customize it how they see fit. Have fun with it!NOTES
Completing peaceful interactions (i.e. kinks) will reward characters with stamps that they can turn in for re-gains and many other things! While the example one here is the standard issued card by The Peacekeeper, players are more than welcome to customize it how they see fit. Have fun with it!
★ Trying a new thing by centering the TDM prompts around the kinks of the month for new and old people to get those stamps before the mingle! Hopefully, you enjoy it!
★ The effects of all the influences can, as always, be as heavy or light as you'd like! It can be chalked up to differences in resistance, non-humanity or not, etc. etc.
★ The flora and fauna page will be updated. It's also still open for player suggestions! All you need to do now is link your check-in (or player claim) comment to make a submission!
★ Make sure to dunk your questions/feedback in the thread below!
★ LAST BUT NOT LEAST! The player cap has BEEN INCREASED TO 45 PLAYERS. We're at 41/45 right now.
NAVIGATION
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And then Robin's words click in her head, and a very, very small gear starts turning. Inigo served another prince. Severa had gone to a place called Nohr. Robin is saying that Severa, Inigo and Owain all went there.
Well, the finer details are still a little funny, but-]
Hold that thought, he doesn't have a child now, does he? [Because Severa had.]
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WHAT? Oh Heavens... I sure hope not. [Robin places a hand on her chest and breathes out slow.] Anyway... I don't think that's possible... If what he told me is true anyway.
[Inigo is with that prince. And they'd discussed heirs and things like that already. So... Probably no child. Probably. Unless... Inigo has some woman's child out there. Out of wedlock. With all his flirting and gallivanting at taverns. It's not impossible if not incredibly improbable.
Wait. Hold all those thoughts.]
Why would you ask that? Why would you think Inigo had gotten any before coming to a place that absolutely demanded it of him?
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What I'm about to tell you goes hand in hand with the comment I made earlier, you see. When I was there, so were Severa and Nah, but at some point, Severa disappeared, only to later come back from a place called Nohr, and apparently had a child there. And if what you tell me is true, I thought it plausible that my brother may have... You know. [She doesn't want to think about Inigo having sex with some random tavern worker, thank you.]
Especially if Severa had.
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[Well. Now it's beginning to sound a bit unbelievable. No wonder Inigo was quite tight lipped about it. That it's coming from Lucina is the only reason she'll entertain the idea.]
Surely he isn't so irresponsible that he'd just... You know.
[Sorry Inigo but perhaps she should put this to rest for the well being of both of them.]
For what it's worth... Your brother is definitely with a man so I feel fairly confident that there probably isn't a child. Probably.
...
I really hope your brother didn't create a child with some poor girl...
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If he's with a man, then I don't think there's much to worry about. Though I've seen some rather stranger things happen in my time away from Ylisse. I would hope my brother isn't as so irresponsible as to have a child, though.
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[She also hopes the prince has been responsible with his royal offerings. But she really doesn't want to think about it anymore than they both already have.]
Stepping back... I only just arrived here myself. But I hope you know I'll always look after you. So if you need anything, just ask? You are okay, right? Being back in another place like this and all... You have family here which, yes, is weird cause of all the sex but I imagine it's also kind of helpful. I know I already feel a bit more at ease knowing both you and your brother are here.
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This place is a paradise compared to the one I've come from, and while I appreciate your kind words, they aren't as needed. I've grown a lot, since you've seen me last. Perhaps not physically, but certainly emotionally. [Talking about sex so easily doesn't even make her blush anymore.]
I suppose it also helps that here it doesn't seem as mandatory to survival as it did before.
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[As for the rest... No point in fighting against the tide just yet. But the wheels are spinning on what to do with this situation and if any of it is true or not. How to get home and if there is a home to return to. She sighs heavily.]
But I know... You wouldn't be standing here if you weren't capable of taking care of yourself. Give your brother my best if you come across him.
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I'm glad you picked up on that as well. It would be a foolish thing to partake in any food here so easily. [.... She worries for how her brother arrived here all the more, in this case.]
Regardless, what is your plan here now, Robin? I find myself at a current loss as to how to proceed, though I know I must pay my brother a visit eventually.
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Once I'm fairly settled then... [She wrinkles her nose some.] I guess start making friends. Reluctant as I am to partake too heavily in the economy of this world there's no denying that it'll be hard to do anything if the basic essentials aren't taken care of.
[Robin shoves her hands in her pockets. She doesn't have much from home that she wants but... there are a few things that would be handy.]
I take it you'll probably stay with your brother? It was tempting to invite myself to live there but... I thought better of it.
[There's no way Inigo doesn't make squeaky toy sounds when getting railed and she will gladly go her whole life never hearing them.]
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[It was hard enough sharing a wall with Cynthia and Severa. At least Nah had the decency to go elsewhere to get distracted, if Lucina was trying to sleep. The thought of having to listen to her brother...
She'd really rather not, if she could avoid it.]
I'm sure he has enough to worry about without making sure his big sister has a roof over her head.
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[She also wants to further state that Lucina doesn't have to do everything by herself and can rely on the few friends and family she has. Alas... The girl is quite stubborn and if this isn't her first time in this kind of place she's probably better off than all of them already.]
Whatever you decide to do I hope you do it safely. I don't think any of this will be as bad as it probably feels.
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[its Bad.]
So your caution is not unwarranted, to say the least. All being told... What are your thoughts thus far of this place? Surely you haven't as many reasons to be so cavalier about this situation as myself?
[aka Robin you didn't come from a fuckgame too, right?]
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Admittedly... a lot of the terminology went over my head but I do believe I've gotten the idea of what's going on here well enough. And I am exceptionally skeptical of what we've been told thus far. Seeing Inigo here and you pulled right out of different times and places... It just seems impossible that every possible reality faced the same great end.
That being said... I don't, personally, see a lot of harm in playing along at least a little bit and so long as it's of our own choice and volition. What I have come to understand from my brief round around of the place is that there are a lot of nobility running around. Kings, princes, princesses dukes, counts, lords, emperors... It makes one wonder why these specific people. And is there any reason or logic to it at all? Maybe someone is trying to create some sort of high class society.
[Robin taps her chin her gaze towards the simulated sky.]
As it stands... We've all been through a lot. You have. I have. Inigo. It might be nice to unwind and just... let loose. So long as we're careful. As you said, they will probably try and encourage us to meet their directive. The only thing I can't really figure out is... why sex? Why this particular sort of physical transaction?
If I had to harbor a guess I would say we're being used for someone's entertainment. Perhaps whoever put us here to begin with? And that is what I take umbrage with. As it stands... all I can do is hope that's not the case and carry on.
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Back in the Fortress Between it had a use in keeping us alive. the use of "distraction", for another word, to power the ability of belief. To keep yourself fading from existence. [She shakes her head.] Which sounds strange to say aloud, but it was a very real threat, and I had seen many "Mislain" as we called it due to not following the rules. Assumed to fade right out of very existence. The thought of this just being for someones amusement, however, sickens me.
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I'm... I'm very sorry you lived through an experience like that, Lucina. Nothing quite like that seems to be happening. And you're not alone this time either to deal with it all. It must get tiring always putting on a brave face but at least this time around it doesn't have to be quite that intense. I think there's a little room to let your guard down and just... be yourself a bit. Especially in the company of family.
I don't disagree though. That this is all for someone's amusement is a sickening prospect. If we accomplish anything at all here I would like to get to the bottom of all this and make sure we're not someone's entertainment.
[Robin lets out an annoyed sigh, placing her hands on her hips.]
Of course, to procure the things I would need to do all this safely and with protection I would need to participate and get my weapons back. Such is the way of it, I suppose.
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[She feels a little naked. She can give a mean right hook, but without Falchion she feels strange with its comforting weight missing.]
Not that I'm too eager to engage in their proclivities, but I think I would feel much better with it by my side than not. Though I doubt there is much need for such a weapon here, I hope. It does seem to be in much better sorts than Between was.
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I'm sorry Lucina... I understand, especially having come from a place that you already had to suffer this. Do you want me to find a way to claim it for you? That way you can engage at your own pace.
It's really not a big deal for me so. Let me at least do this for you.
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[Also, she couldn't live with herself if Robin went out of her way to ensure she got her sword back when Lucina knows she must be missing her own sword and tomes the same.]
I have other ways of keeping myself safe, even without it, so please do not worry.
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If you're certain... Well, you can always change your mind. How much can one sword cost? 5 stamps? [She shrugs dramatically.] Either way... Please take care of yourself out here. Just in case...
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[She's long since accepted that this seems to be her lot in these new situations. It's... going to be a little harder without people like Nah, Severa, or Cynthia, but she might manage well enough on her own with people she doesn't know.
Hopefully.]
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I'm sure you can too... Chin up, Lucina. Home, while out of reach, is not out of sight. You'll return one day.