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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 died and so did 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 in 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 no active medical staff, the voice of The Peacekeeper is 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 second Amani TDM!
WHEN
February 21st, 2022
KINKS OF THE MONTH
★ Dirty Talking
★ Wax Play
★ Cunnilingus / Blowjob
★ Hairpulling
★ Spanking / Flogging / Whipping / Caning
★ Wax Play
★ Cunnilingus / Blowjob
★ Hairpulling
★ Spanking / Flogging / Whipping / Caning
IT'S FIVE O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE
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. "Based on feedback from current inhabitants, I was able to gather that the drinks at the bar were awful. Also, based on data so far it seems the desire for alcohol correlates to a person's stress levels! Hopefully, making better drinks might help everyone relax."
At the bar on the first floor, a bartender is now assigned to mix drinks rather than The Peacekeeper themselves. The lacquer countertops have been dusted off so that the screens just beneath the surface can be better seen. Soon as someone sits down, the screen will light up and display a menu of featured drinks.
Unfortunately, due to a lack of resources, each person is only allowed one. That isn't to say you can't share, swap, or find other means to get a taste of a different drink though! Each one even comes with a complimentary slice of cake if you'd like.
While The Peacekeeper knows people are likely hesitant after incidents caused by the cake, part of this special offer is that an order of one of the drinks will come with a credit equivalent to a one-stamp reward. And, if you're lucky, the effects of the drink will get you even more stamps! Everyone wins! Especially you!
The featured drinks are as follows and come in alcoholic and non-alcoholic varieties:
If you're feeling especially 'peaceful' after a piece of cake or two and worried about privacy, don't be! The bar's lounge has several secluded spots to hide away in. There are also rooms with beds on the first floor. So long as you don't mind the natural elements taking up some space along the sheets, they're free to use however you'd like. Though you might want to make sure to lock the door since it's doubtful you're the only one looking to get away for a little bit.
If the party and its cake 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 (off-key) 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.
At the bar on the first floor, a bartender is now assigned to mix drinks rather than The Peacekeeper themselves. The lacquer countertops have been dusted off so that the screens just beneath the surface can be better seen. Soon as someone sits down, the screen will light up and display a menu of featured drinks.
Unfortunately, due to a lack of resources, each person is only allowed one. That isn't to say you can't share, swap, or find other means to get a taste of a different drink though! Each one even comes with a complimentary slice of cake if you'd like.
While The Peacekeeper knows people are likely hesitant after incidents caused by the cake, part of this special offer is that an order of one of the drinks will come with a credit equivalent to a one-stamp reward. And, if you're lucky, the effects of the drink will get you even more stamps! Everyone wins! Especially you!
The featured drinks are as follows and come in alcoholic and non-alcoholic varieties:
- ★ Firecracker » This spicy, sweet, and flaming drink comes in two varieties: red or blue. Each one will cause a person to speak a truth although in different ways.
- • The drink with red flames will cause someone to say something risqué. Was that fantasy only supposed to stay a fantasy? Oops.
• The drink with blue flames, however, will bring out a sadder admission. Something will compel you to share an insecurity or anxiety that you wouldn't otherwise speak aloud. It might be for the best to get it off your chest! Or... it could make things really awkward. Hopefully, it's the former!
★ Hot Buttered Rum » Rather than warm you up, this drink will cause you to feel freezing cold. The only thing that will get you warm seems to be someone else's body heat. While one might not be bothered at first, the longer the cold settles in the more desperate you'll become to relieve it. You'd really like to be able to feel your fingers again. Time to cuddle up!
★ Mojito » This minty, refreshing drink will make your mouth tingle in all the best ways. In fact, you can't seem to curb the desire to want things to bite or suck on and it's strongest when around other people. All you can seem to desire is to taste their lips, scrape your teeth against their skin, or suck on their- Well, you know where we're going with this. The oral fixation will thankfully fade away after a while whether you indulge it or not.
If you're feeling especially 'peaceful' after a piece of cake or two and worried about privacy, don't be! The bar's lounge has several secluded spots to hide away in. There are also rooms with beds on the first floor. So long as you don't mind the natural elements taking up some space along the sheets, they're free to use however you'd like. Though you might want to make sure to lock the door since it's doubtful you're the only one looking to get away for a little bit.
WHAT'S YOUR DTF STATUS?
If the party and its cake 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 (off-key) 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.
WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND
Once the celebration has concluded, characters are encouraged to head out of the main hub to either explore the city or take a ride on the railway. It's time to truly begin your new reality! Whatever they choose, The Peacekeeper will explain to them that they are free to take up any housing they so wish. Most dwellings are at least habitable but it's likely that characters will want for more before long.
Especially considering the adjustments made to the weather paradigm recently. The Peacekeeper has been informed that it was far too warm for some of the residents. As a result, the temperature has dropped to appropriately align with winter months and the hours of sunlight have now shortened as a result. While the snow currently isn't more than light dusting now and again, that may be subject to change. (At least those pesky flowers from the Love Bugs appear to be dormant for now as a small blessing.)
In order to apologize for the inconvenient and sudden shift in atmosphere, everyone will get a cute new winter accessory to help acclimate to the chillier conditions. Enjoy the cozy new addition to your wardrobe! Or whatever excuse for a wardrobe you're beginning to assemble.
Additionally, candles will spawn throughout the main hub, houses that are inhabited, and pathways that people have been tracked as walking along often. Isn't that romantic and totally not just a convenient way to encourage one of the kinks of the month! Why would you think that?
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.
Especially considering the adjustments made to the weather paradigm recently. The Peacekeeper has been informed that it was far too warm for some of the residents. As a result, the temperature has dropped to appropriately align with winter months and the hours of sunlight have now shortened as a result. While the snow currently isn't more than light dusting now and again, that may be subject to change. (At least those pesky flowers from the Love Bugs appear to be dormant for now as a small blessing.)
In order to apologize for the inconvenient and sudden shift in atmosphere, everyone will get a cute new winter accessory to help acclimate to the chillier conditions. Enjoy the cozy new addition to your wardrobe! Or whatever excuse for a wardrobe you're beginning to assemble.
Additionally, candles will spawn throughout the main hub, houses that are inhabited, and pathways that people have been tracked as walking along often. Isn't that romantic and totally not just a convenient way to encourage one of the kinks of the month! Why would you think that?
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.
FLY AWAY HOME
After The Creators reconfigured the peace parameters and dropped a Giant Bird on everyone in the simulation, The Peacekeeper has tried to come up with its own solution to keep the beast preoccupied. Although still highly aggressive and dangerous, if it has different prey to chase it might not be as much of an issue between spawn periods.
It takes about one week before The Peacekeeper announces its newest creation to Amani: Bunnerflies! These adorable flying creatures are friendly and uplift the moods of anyone they happen to hop or float by. Yet, they are still supposed to be prey for a Giant Bird and it didn't seem fair to leave them completely defenseless. As many of the simulation inhabitants are beginning to find out, appearances can be deeply deceiving.
As a result, their fur may be soft but the edges of their wings are sharp as razor blades. Careful you don't get caught in the path of one fluttering your way.
They also breathe fire! Thankfully, The Peacekeeper has made simulation inhabitants immune to the flames. Sort of. The only type of heat one will feel is that of passion. Whether that means starting a new project or an intense make-out session, it's up to the individual and how they decide to channel it!
It takes about one week before The Peacekeeper announces its newest creation to Amani: Bunnerflies! These adorable flying creatures are friendly and uplift the moods of anyone they happen to hop or float by. Yet, they are still supposed to be prey for a Giant Bird and it didn't seem fair to leave them completely defenseless. As many of the simulation inhabitants are beginning to find out, appearances can be deeply deceiving.
As a result, their fur may be soft but the edges of their wings are sharp as razor blades. Careful you don't get caught in the path of one fluttering your way.
They also breathe fire! Thankfully, The Peacekeeper has made simulation inhabitants immune to the flames. Sort of. The only type of heat one will feel is that of passion. Whether that means starting a new project or an intense make-out session, it's up to the individual and how they decide to channel it!
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!
★ The kinks of the month have changed! Be sure to check this post for what the new ones are. Also, give a congratulations to Niles (
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cyclopticsadist) as the first person to place on the sexy leaderboard! 🎉★ The effects of the drinks can be as heavy or light as you'd like! It can be chalked up to differences in alcohol tolerance, non-humanity or not, etc. etc. Also, they can mixed-and-matched! Have fun with that.
★ Have fun with the winter accessories! Pick whatever goofy thing you'd like your character to wear.
★ The flora and fauna page has been updated to include Bunnerflies and the flowers from the Love Bug event. While dormant right now, Spring is just around the corner! There won't be as many as there were during the event but enough that people will be able to play around with them as they see fit in the future.
★ Any questions can be asked right here!
NAVIGATION
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Felix, I ... [ She sighs. ]
I don't want you to go. I don't know what's going on, or where I am but ... you said that something in this place... drugs all the food? I'm... a bit scared. You can't just tell me something like that then ... leave me here alone with no answers. [ ... Evil Felix. ]
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You're right. Sorry. I...wasn't thinking.
[He's clearly been here too long already, if his mind is so conditioned to all this 'peaceful' nonsense that he's focusing more on avoiding anything suggestive than sticking with a friend who just got here. Foolish.
He sits down opposite her, a few feet away, frowning and looking at the floor.]
The machine claims that this place is some kind of...training ground for ensuring that we know how to get along peacefully with each other before its creators start a new society or something. I don't know the details. But it...it seems to think that 'getting along' requires, um.
[He gestures vaguely in a way that expresses nothing useful. Come on, this is so stupid! He lives with Sylvain, for crying out loud, it's not like he hasn't had frank conversations about sex before! Just...not with her. Spit it out, Fraldarius.]
Physical...intimacy. I don't eat cake, so it didn't happen to me, but others...
[Oh, yeah, his face is heating up now.]
It appears that different kinds of food and drink cause different symptoms.
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[ But she had no reason to not believe him ... she just can't believe she was deceived by cake! Oh sweet wonderful cake, how could you do this to her!? ]
S-Stupid cake ... stupid cold ... [ Although Annette was completely oblivious to the fact that the cake had nothing to do with the cold she was experiencing, the hot buttered rum she drank was the cause of it. The vanilla cake, on the other hand, had an affect on her which-- made her... softer inside. Perhaps not around the edges, but-- the prospect of Felix leaving really did upset her so much. ]
Wait-- Felix, how long have you been here for? You seem to know a lot more than I do...
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[And he feels like he'll never be able to look her in the face again, honestly.]
I've been here a couple of months. Along with Sylvain, Dimitri, Dedue, the professor...oh. And there's another Felix here, but he's...different.
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What? Hold up!
[ another Felix?! ]
You have a double here? How in all the lands did that happen?
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The Empire...
[ That's-- That's unthinkable. Gods - to imagine Felix betraying Dimitri like that? How could he...? The sudden influx of negative feelings made her feel even more cold as she hugs her own body tighter while she shudders. ]
So ... where did... you side, Felix? Did you stay with the lions? [ please say yes... ]
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He gives Annette a look of concern at that shudder.]
I--oh. I did. I...suppose I assumed you did, as well. Although some of us remember more or less of the war and the aftermath. What's the last thing you remember before coming here? ...are you still cold?
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[ but, back to the question at hand ... ]
Well ... there was no aftermath to the war. Not for me. In fact, you were... with me. When I died. You held me in your arms and [ sigh. ] ... now we're here. [ she speaks slowly in order to concentrate on not having her voice shake from the cold. ] But then again... if you've been here for a while, you're not the same Felix from where I came from... so. I guess it wasn't "you", technically.
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What? I...I was there, and I let you die, right in front of me?
[Just like Seteth. Why does this keep happening? Is he doomed to have it happen to him, too, one day? That he'll be forced to confront the reality that no matter how strong he becomes, he will never be able to protect the people he cares about? --well, no, he supposes he isn't, because he and all those people he cares about are dead already. Put another way, it's already happened.
But seeing her shiver again pulls him out of his head enough to put that aside for now. He debates with himself for a moment and then moves closer to her, shifting to sit beside her. He lifts a hand, but hesitates again.]
Can I...I mean, would you...I could. I could do it now, if...you want me to. To make you warmer.
[It's only after he says it that he realizes: that's the point of this effect of the drugs. Of course blankets and coats don't help with the cold. The Peacekeeper wants them to get closer. He swears then and there, at the next opportunity, he's going to go give that machine a piece of his mind.]
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You didn't let me die, Felix. If you start playing the blame game, I'll get-- I'll get really mad at you!
[ she avoids eye contact when she tells him: ]
I took the hit for you. It was all me - my choice. That's why I-- when I saw you here, I yelled, thinking that you died too in spite of... well, you know.
[ Talking about it again was beginning to make Annette feel very sore. She nearly cries when Felix offers to hold her once more, and nods before she croaks out a tiny answer. ]
... Please get over here...
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[Felix stares at her, eyes wide and horrified and angry.]
You--that's...you can't do that!
[But she already did it. Some Felix out there had to watch Annette die in his arms, for him, and she's acting like...like that's somehow okay, like he's supposed to just accept that??
She asks him to hold her and he does it without hesitation now, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her close to his chest. If he clutches her a little tighter than he otherwise would have, well, hopefully she'll understand.]
...why? Why would you do a stupid, foolish thing like that?
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[ Ugh -- that stung to think about. The pain was awful. Annette trembles while she allows herself to be pulled into Felix's strong embrace, resisting the urge to hug him back as she keeps her arms clamped tightly around her body. ]
I-It doesn't matter, okay? What's done is done, and-- even if you aren't the same Felix I knew- [ sniff ] I'm just ...
[ her voice falls quiet as warm tears silently pour down her cheeks. ]
I'm just so glad to see any version of you after death, Felix.
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[But you should have let me die. Felix knows she'll be angry if he says that. Does she know that his answer wouldn't be the same for just anyone? Does she know how much it destroyed the Felix in her timeline for her to do such a thing?
...oh, now she's crying. She shouldn't be crying. But he doesn't know what else to do other than what he's already doing, so he just holds her close.]
I'm...glad to see you, too. I hate that you died for me - I can't believe you died for me, but...I'm glad you're here.
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She sighs.
While she was crying, she wasn't sniffling - and she almost believed that he hadn't noticed. ]
Of course I would. How could I not? [ she sniffs again - followed by a small, breathy laugh. ] After all, although I don't know if these are your words, but the Felix I know said to me that he's my "captive."
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(He does remember what Dimitri said. That the cake just amplified feelings he already had. But that's too much to think about right now, so Felix doesn't.)
He gets ready to argue again when she says 'how could I not?' but what follows renders him speechless for a moment, as he blushes to his ears.]
I...um. I did say that. To the Annette I know. But...I don't see what that has to do with...any of this.
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[ How can she resist giggling at a response like that? Felix was just ... so incredibly Felix, no matter where and when he came from. In a way - she's relieved to hear what he said. That this Felix had the same level of closeness to the one she knew. ] It was such a cute, dorky thing to say to me. It really stuck with me for a long time, you know! It helped me realise ... just how special you are to me, Felix. You left an impression on my heart, which meant that I would do anything for you.
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wow, this vanilla cake was crazy, huh?Annette almost couldn't believe how easy it was to be honest with him like this. She was so content, and happy, and ...... warm? ]
Wow ... I feel so much less cold than I did before. My bones no longer hurt! Yeesh, that cold really was something.
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Still, that doesn't keep Felix's face from getting redder. It's just the cake, he reminds himself. Just the cake. ...although the cake wasn't responsible for her saving his life. But all this? She can't really mean all this. Can she?
(And if she did, then he would have to face the reality that what Dimitri said was probably true, too. And he's not ready to do that.)
He sighs quietly in relief.]
Good.
[...oh. Right. If she's warm now, then he should...let go of her.
Unable to meet her gaze, he disentangles himself and draws back - if she'll let him.]
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So, then. Tell me more about this place. What's life like here?
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It's...boring. But I have plenty of sparring partners, and weird things happen often enough that my blade isn't entirely idle. We hunt often to avoid eating what the Peacekeeper offers.
[Then he rolls his eyes, but he can't keep a hint of fondness from creeping into his tone.]
Besides, Sylvain is here. Things are never uneventful for long.
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I think I understand, now. What I consumed made me really cold. It wasn't normal cold, it felt like magic. Like an enchantment had overtaken my body... the effects were so intense, there's no way that they could be naturally induced in this climate. [ she was still a little bit chilly, even now, but nowhere near as bad. ] Sheesh, why would cake make you cold? What evil cake. [ at least she thinks it was the cake! little did she know, it wasn't! ]
Oh, I'll bet. There's just no end to your antics with him, is there?
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[Ah. Well, this is awkward.]
I assume making you cold was meant to be impetus for you to...share someone else's body heat.
['And it worked,' he doesn't add.
Then she says that about Sylvain and his eyes flick to her face briefly, to see whether she might still be making fun of him. Does she know? Did the Felix in her Fodlan--ugh, never mind, who cares? He is himself, not some other Felix.]
'Antics,' pff. That's one way to put it, I suppose.
[It's the kind of word Ingrid would use, if she were here...would Ingrid be happy for them? Would she be surprised, or would she put on that know-it-all look she has and say 'it's about time' or something like that? He didn't really think he'd miss her, but he sort of does. Hmm.]
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[ And... nope! She had not a clue. The Felix from her world wasn't involved with Sylvain in that way ... as far as she knew. Even still, the thought hadn't crossed her head even now. ]
How else might you put it? With the way the two of you bickered, it was like you were a married couple!
[ ... she almost had it! ]
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[Even Felix is aware how ridiculous a thing this is to deny, but it sounds like such a ridiculous thing for her to say that it's just his automatic response.
He's...really not sure what to say about this whole...Sylvain thing. He wouldn't mind telling her, it's not that. It's just...how would he tell her? There's no way he can think of to say it that doesn't sound either way too sappy or...inaccurate? Or questionably accurate, anyway. Is Sylvain his boyfriend? That seems both inadequate and...presumptuous. But they're not engaged or anything...ugh, why does this need to be so damned complicated?
Anyway, his face flushes and he studiously avoids her gaze even more than usual.]
Um...you're...not far off. Sort of.
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[ of course Annette was just joking but-- ]
Wait a second! Are you two...!? [ WHAAAAAAAAT? ]
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