winterandwords
Winter Simpson
Writer in Ireland on the cusp of Gen X and Millennial. Genre-wandering queer fiction. Books at winterandwords.com 💜
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Out of context line tag
Thanks to @tabswrites, @dyrewrites and @frostedlemonwriter for the tags!
📝 Share a line from your WIP with no context.
This is from Name From Nowhere...
No-one asked you to break anyone’s fingers. And they’re very special plants.
Tagging @ashfordlabs, @autumnalwalker and @aziz-reads if you'd like to do it, with an open tag for anyone else who wants to join in 💗
Reblogs, replies etc on my tag posts are always welcome, but if you're doing this tag yourself, please make your own post instead of using mine to start a reblog chain.
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Out of Context Tag
Thanks for @rivenantiqnerd for tagging me!
As she stepped onto the landing, Tegan’s eyes met with two rooms, their doors shut, secured by sturdy iron latches. Painted a deep, velvety crimson, exuded an air of mystery and intrigue she wanted, no needed, to see within. As her gaze fell to the floor, an emerald carpet stretched out before her, its vibrant color contrasted against the dark walls. The absence of recent footsteps or depressions, because of its lush appearance, created an eerie silence in the air. She stood alone, swathed in a sense of solitude—not a single person could be up here. It must have been in her mind.
I will tag @winterandwords @illarian-rambling @foyle-fumbles @veradragonjedi and an open tag for whomever!
#that last line though!!#was she hallucinating or astral travelling or...??#i'm intrigued#your writing#writeblr tags
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Out of Context Line
Brought to you by @tabswrites
I am sending it to @sleepyowlwrites @winterandwords and @jezifster
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“Yes,” he breathed in my ear, tugging my thin breeches off, hand chasing touch to avoid what he admitted, “and all my scars were meticulously replaced.”
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Out of Context Line
Tagged by @ahungeringknife here!
Tagging: @winterandwords @dyrewrites @athenswrites @writingmaidenwarrior @clairelsonao3
A spooky out of context line from TFE:
Into the fire the gaping face went, no more than fuel for the flames.
TFE tag list: @cilly-the-writer @writernopal (please ask to be +/-)
#not me yelling “I NEED CONTEXT FOR THIS” at the screen#this line absolutely GRABBED me#your writing#writeblr tags
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Character voice tag
Cheers for the open tag @talesofsorrowandofruin
My line was: Mistakes were made
Characters from A Feather in the Forest
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Fen: Yeah…I messed up.
Playa: Things have gone sideways.
Ivy: I might have screwed up back there.
Rail: That didn’t go according to plan.
Quill: The plan just went out the window.
Nettle: …and this is why I shouldn’t be put in charge of anything.
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Tagging @kaylinalexanderbooks @fourwingedwriter @winterandwords @mysticstarlightduck @corinneglass @agirlandherquill @mk-writes-stuff and open tag
Your line is: You want me to eat that?
#i love Ivy and Nettle both immediately taking responsibility for whatever went wrong 😆#your writing#writeblr tags
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OC interaction game
Thanks @willtheweaver here and @illarian-rambling here!
Rules: describe an OC and pair how they would interact with the given OCs from the people who tagged you!
Will's OC Fen
Fen is a crow. But he does not act like one, having grown up among the foxes of the forest. All his life, he has had to keep his identity a secret. For obvious reasons, Fen does not let too much of himself be known. What he does show is an understanding nature ,and a knack for bringing out the best in others. Storyteller, a good fighter, tracker, and cook, he is skilled in many arts, though you’d never know that from the way he stays humble and modest. He values friendship, and will support those he trust.
Katie's OC Daedryn
Daedryn is a lady knight with one eye and red hair. She's the divine Chosen of Loqang, god of rivers and loyalty. Due to this, she is fiercely loyal to whatever person or organization she has promised herself to, to the point of following orders for orders sake. Outside of battle, where she is a force to be reckoned with, she's very sweet, a little awkward, and loves to talk about her god, who she sees as her best friend.
My OC Lexi
Lexi is a middle school girl (12-13 in the first book) who's popular, talkative and energetic. She has more acquaintances than she can keep up with (but don't tell her that!!! They're all her close friends who she must hang out with and support!!), and a close circle of companions she may hold on a little too tight to. Metaphorically, as her haphephobia prevents her from wanting physical contact. She has a mini backyard garden and indulges in nerdy pop culture, at first for her sister, then she found out she liked it. Lexi is very organized - she has a color-coded schedule she Will Follow No Matter What and her high anxiety will flare up if things become unexpected.
Edit: I forgot to mention she has teleportation powers because I got distracted trying to be concise
Lexi and Fen
Well, Lexi does not have experience with sentient crows. Not sure if Fen talks to humans or not. If Lexi were to discover his identity, she might find it difficult to keep it a secret, but would feel like she Had To regardless, out of loyalty and being true to her word. Fen's knack for bringing out the best in others would definitely highlight Lexi's compassion and love for those around her, as well as the aforementioned loyalty. His humility and modesty would be a fun contrast to Lexi's self-confidence, which means she would try to make him embrace his accomplishments more, and maybe Fen would open up to her more once he trusted her. Their shared value of friendship and supportive nature would make them good friends I think. Who doesn't love the classic young girl + sentient animal dynamic?
Lexi and Daedryn
As someone who also values loyalty and is respectful of superiors, Lexi would probably idolize Daedryn. Lexi also has trouble recognizing faults in those she values, so I believe they would understand each other. I would like to see Daedryn maybe take Lexi under her wing, making her a force to be reckoned with as well. Lexi is an enthusiastic learner. Lexi would be willing to listen about Daedryn's god, especially why he means so much to her, though Lexi would also be very excited to talk about her friends too! There may be some talking over each other, but I think they would have a cute dynamic.
Alright y'all let's pair people up with Lexi:
Tagging @gracehosborn @mk-writes-stuff @little-peril-stories @buffythevampirelover @elsie-writes @winterandwords @theeccentricraven @theelfauthor @space-writes @jezifster @theprissythumbelina @herrmannhalsteadproduction @i-can-even-burn-salad @oh-no-another-idea @eccaiia @dyrewrites + anyone else who'd like to do this fun tag!
TSP intro
TSP tag list (ask to be +/-): @thepeculiarbird @illarian-rambling @televisionjester @finchwrites + extra tag if you want to :)
#Lexi sounds like a really fun character to write and read#“Who doesn't love the classic young girl + sentient animal dynamic?”#EXACTLY#and her idolising Daedryn is so cute 😍#your writing#writeblr tags
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OC interview tag
Thank you for the tag, @winterandwords! After a minute of uncertainty over whether I could do this justice, I decided to give the people what they want. Here are Octavius's answers.
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Are you named after anyone?
No.
When was the last time you cried?
Well, that's a bit personal, isn't it? If you must know, it was years ago, after a particularly public row with my then-fiancé. If you were one of the lucky guests at the grand opening of my charitable foundation, you surely know what I'm referring to. If you weren't, it's not an event I'm keen to revisit.
Do you have kids?
[quick burst of laughter] Ahem. No.
Do you use sarcasm a lot?
Probably more than most.
What’s the first thing you notice about people?
I don't usually notice much about people until they do something interesting.
What’s your eye colour?
Dark brown.
Scary movies or happy endings?
I don't find myself sitting down to watch movies very often, but when I do, I'll admit I'm a sucker for a happy ending.
Any special talents?
You don't get to have the highest net worth in the city of London without them, darling.
Where were you born?
Good old London town. Lived here all my life, save for six years in America as a boy. I'm afraid this city's got its roots into me.
Do you have any pets?
Well, some of them identify as such.
What sort of sports do you play?
I bet on sports and rig the occasional match, but I don't play them. I do have a fondness for fencing and krav maga, however. This body doesn't come from sitting idle.
How tall are you?
6'3", last time I checked.
What was your favourite subject in school?
School was duller than a bag of rocks.
What is your dream job?
I can't imagine doing anything but what I'm doing now. I - well - let's just say I oversee a diversified, hyper-scaled currency conversion pipeline. And I'm damn good at it.
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haha what a dick. love that guy. Tagging @words-after-midnight, @harps-for-days, @afoolandathief, and @space-writes if they would like to play!
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✨ WIP intro
📝 all posts from WIP: gay crime bdsm story
#“School was duller than a bag of rocks”#<< agreed#and the pet question 😆#more Octavius forever#gimme gimme gimme#your writing#writeblr tags
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Writing share
Thanks @mk-writes-stuff for the tag!
Rules: share some writing
I'm gonna do some SOTL. Tierney's first chapter!
From School of the Legends Year One
Tierney was jolted awake that morning in two ways.
The first jolt was from Jarred rapidly knocking on the door to his room. The second was a literal jolt of static shock from the friction his body caused from sliding against both the fitted sheet beneath him, as well as the duvet covering him, when he jumped from the first jolt. He yelped at both, causing Jarred to laugh from outside the door. Tierney scrambled out of bed and practically ran to the door--bare feet sliding on the hardwood floors--threw the door open, and jabbed his finger into Jarred’s side, causing Jarred to let out a rather embarrassing “eep!” as the static shock pierced through his cotton clothes, and he jumped back, almost falling over when his feet slipped on the carpet beneath him. Now it was Tierney’s turn to laugh.
Jarred regained his balance and pointed a finger at Tierney as a mock threat. “You’re dead.”
“Not if I kill you first!” Tierney said, jumping out at Jarred, who bolted down the hall. Tierney followed his brother with his hand outstretched, making extra sure to drag his feet on the carpet to keep up the static, even if it slowed his pace. Jarred turned a corner and made an “oof!” sound as he ran into Ritchie--both falling over, causing Tierney to trip over both of them and crash to the ground.
“Agh! Blimey, Tierney, you have a lot of shock on you today,” Ritchie noted as Tierney brushed up against him. Jarred sat up and poked Ritchie. “Ack!” He jumped back. “You, too?”
“Don’t look at me, I got it from him.”
Ritchie gave Tierney’s shoulder a soft push and hissed a swear as he flinched his hand back. “Bloody, Tierney, are you a walking socks-on-the-carpet-during-winter?”
“Sorry,” Tierney shrugged, messing with his hair to make it stand up. “Y’know I can’t help it.”
“That’s a mouthful of a title, Rich,” said Jarred, scooching against the wall.
“Well, what would you call it, then?”
“A walking sack of static?”
“That’s boring.”
Man, SOTL is so fun.
I'll tag @illarian-rambling @aziz-reads @aalinaaaaaa @thepeculiarbird @theprissythumbelina @elsie-writes @willtheweaver @eccaiia @writingsfromspace @winterandwords @space-writes @little-peril-stories @loopyhoopywrites + anyone else :)
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OC interaction tag
TY @mk-writes-stuff for the tag. This one looks interesting, and quite fun.
Rules: Pick one of your OCs, describe them, then describe how they’d interact with the OC of the person who tagged you.
MK’s OC:Cassie is a tall, buff bodyguard with long, messy blonde hair, a metal right arm, and an eye patch she uses to hide her heterochromatic eyes. She’s a talented and resourceful fighter who also has a magical machine empathy. She acts like she doesn’t care about anyone but is fiercely protective of the downtrodden, especially clones. She has a good heart, but she’s brash, flippant, and rude most of the time, and has a bad habit of making dirty jokes even (especially) when they’re not necessary or appreciated.
My OC: I’m going to go with Fen for this one, as he is my most fleshed out OC at the moment. Fen is a crow. But he does not act like one, having grown up among the foxes of the forest. All his life, he has had to keep his identity a secret. For obvious reasons, Fen does not let too much of himself be known. What he does show is an understanding nature ,and a knack for bringing out the best in others. Storyteller, a good fighter, tracker, and cook, he is skilled in many arts, though you’d never know that from the way he stays humble and modest. He values friendship, and will support those he trust.
How they’d interact: This would be…interesting to say the least. I don’t think that Cassie would have had any interactions with a sentient crow before. Once the initial shock had worn away, If imagine they would get along, provided it be the right circumstances. In a fight, they would have each other’s backs. Over drinks, they could talk about subjects they have interest in, and maybe a few that they do not. Long term… this could go either way. Fen’s empathetic nature could help Cassie open up. Or it could end up ruffling a few feathers (pun partially intended) and cause the fists to fly. Fen would also get sick of all the crude humor after a while. Maybe it is best they keep their interactions to the occasional get-together.
Tagging @kaylinalexanderbooks @gottestod-writes @somethingclevermahogony @poethill @mysticstarlightduck @elizaellwrites @oh-no-another-idea @tildeathiwillwrite @splashinkling @winterandwords @melpomene-grey @phoenixradiant and an open tag for those who want to join in
#a crow that acts like a fox really appeals to me#that's such a fascinating combination#“Maybe it is best they keep their interactions to the occasional get-together” 😆#your writing#writeblr tags
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Oscillating wildly today between extreme angst, and content like this.
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✨ WIP intro
🔖 tag list: @winterandwords // @revenantlore // @space-writes // @indecentpause // comment to be added or removed!
📝 all posts from WIP: gay crime bdsm story
#maybe even make you cry#COULD BE FUN#aaaaahhhhh yes please#this is exactly what I hope for when I look at Tumblr#your writing
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Manuscript Search Tag
Thanks for tagging me, @winterandwords!
Words: second, minute, hour and day. These are from Silver Glass:
Second:
Another man emerged from the forest. The first man stopped pacing and turned to confront the second one. They argued for several minutes. Voices carried across the water, but although they were speaking English their accents were strange. Katy caught a word here and there. None of it made sense.
Minute:
Under Mrs. Skinner the household had been run like a battleship. She had made sure everyone did their jobs thoroughly. Anyone caught sleeping in had better be sick. If dinner was served ten minutes after five, or if the windows weren't washed properly, or if there was the faintest footprint left on the carpet? May God have mercy on the person responsible, because Mrs. Skinner wouldn't.
Hour:
When they get to the station they have to wait for an hour before the next train. Davit dozes in the waiting room. Alec sits down for at most five minutes at a time. Then he gets up and wanders around the station, as if he's physically incapable of sitting still. If they were on their own Davit would hold him, kiss him, do anything to show him he's not alone. But there are other passengers waiting in spite of the early hour. He can do nothing.
Day:
"You've behaved like a cad, Alex," Lord Kilskeery roars at him the day after Alec and Davit arrive. He's the only person who calls Alec "Alex". Davit wonders if that's why Alec prefers the other diminutive.
Open tag! :D
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Music Tag
I was tagged by @mundanemoongirl <3
Rules: List what songs remind you of your OCs, or even a song you think they would love.
And I am gonna tag, if you feel like doing it, @winterandwords @aria-benedetto and an open tag
Well, for most of my WIPs, there is a playlist linked in the WIP intro. So that feels kind of redundant :D
For some stories, I have That One Song that I connect more than others with the couple, for example Glass Shards with Arion - You're My Melody, and Till Death with Fivefold - Till Death.
For Sweet Little Lies, that song is Dance Forever Tonight by Peter Hollens feat. Evynne Hollens. I wrote like the last third to that song on repeat, lol.
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Vaguely summarized WIP!
Thanks @mysticstarlightduck here!
Rules: describe WIP in 15 bulletpoints
So I've done this before, but this one didn't have the # of words per line rule, so I'll do it again. Here's TSP Part One!
Did she just fucking die???
Why is there a portal attached to a middle school???
Oh my God there are dragons and vines that want to kill you!!
Shady doctors are shady
Surprise!!! You have powers now <3
Infodumping about the history and world building and addressing any question you could possibly have
Oh great politics that's my favorite ice breaker
Hey wanna meet my OCs?
A couple flashbacks here and there
Great! Now that we all know each other, let's have some fun!!!
But what's that going on in the background...?
Did I say a couple flashbacks? I lied!
Some training scenes for action!!
Huh birthdays are really important why is that
Oh SHIT A CLIFFHANGER NO NOW I HAVE TO READ THE SEQUEL!! HOW TERRIBLE!!
Softly tagging @sarandipitywrites @sarahlizziewrites @little-peril-stories @loopyhoopywrites @aziz-reads @mk-writes-stuff @sleepywriter00 @lesleymoonwriter @leahnardo-da-veggie @winterandwords @elsie-writes @writernopal @theelfauthor + anyone else who wants this!!
TSP intro
TSP tag list (ask to be +/-): @thepeculiarbird @illarian-rambling @televisionjester @finchwrites + bonus tag for y'all this time if you want :)
#this sounds like an awesome story#i feel like birthdays might have something to do with the powers??#your writing#writeblr tags
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Meara my love please take better care of yourself
from The Black & Blues
This time, Frankie opens the door. She smiles brightly at you and steps to the side as she says, “Hi, Meara! It’s good to see you; it’s been a while! How are–”
But she stops abruptly and her face creases with worry as you stumble inside.
“I haven’t been sleeping well. And I’m having some trouble with school,” you admit.
“Oh, Meara, I’m sorry,” she says. “Here, come in.” She closes the door behind you and calls to Josselin in the kitchen, “Meara’s here!”
“Oh!” Josselin pops his head out and says, “I’m just finishing the last of the dishes, I’ll be right there. Sit down wherever you want.”
Frankie hovers over you like an anxious mother hen. “Is there anything I can get for you? Do you want something to drink? Have you eaten? We have some leftover pad thai. We got it without the scrambled egg because Josselin doesn’t like the texture. I could heat it up for you?”
You gently grab her wrist and she pauses. “I’m okay,” you say. “Don’t worry yourself about me.”
“That doesn’t answer any of my questions.”
“Feed him something!” Josselin says, entering the living room as he dries his hands on his jeans. “He hasn’t been eating enough.”
“Okay,” Frankie says. She gives you one last worried look and disappears into the kitchen.
Current taglist: @abalonetea @only-book-lovers-left-alive @poore-choice-of-words @leadhelmetcosmonaut @jasperygrace
@drippingmoon @athenswrites @magic-is-something-we-create @idreamonpaper @winterandwords
@revenantlore
Black & Blues taglist: @lynnedwardswrites
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OC in fifteen
Thanks to @aziz-reads here, @gottestod-writes here, and @thepeculiarbird here!
Gwen Amante (TSP)
“Getting ahead [on homework],” Gwen answered, frowning as her pencil tapped her arm in
what sounded like a complex time signature. “You never know what could happen.”
“We need to find them,” said Gwen, spinning a drumstick in her hand. “And
they likely came through here, so they’ll be here.”
“Hey, guys,” Gwen interrupted, awkwardly crossing her arms, still holding
the stick. “Maybe don’t fight? We still need to find Lexi and Ash.”
Gwen smiled. “Oh my gosh, this all makes sense now!”
“[Just because a war is going on] doesn’t mean it [nature] can’t be beautiful.”
“It would be nice to know what their plans were to make it better,” Gwen
pointed out, trying to see from Noelle’s perspective.
“Horizontally-cut bread is a valid way to cut bread,” said Gwen, pressing
her palms together.
“I don’t have to understand the lyrics to enjoy the music.”
Gwen slowly walked toward us, bending down beside me. She rested her hand
on my shoulder. “We know,” she said.
“I’ll go after her,” I said. “No one else seems to be doing it.”
Yes, her words hurt, but I figured out who they were really directed at.
“You blame yourself for not being able to reach out for her,” I whispered.
“No. I do feel guilty, even though I know it’s not my fault..”
*Over text*
Ok
Hope things are alright <3
“It’s okay. I—I get it. As much as I can get it.”
“Not really. I mean… admittedly, it took me aback for a second, but in
hindsight it makes total sense. And like I said, I get it as much as I can.
But you even said you didn’t know how people would perceive you and you got
stuck. I don’t think anyone could blame you. I mean, the world is a shitty
place.”
More Gwen: Picrew, OC in three, OC questionnaire
More OC in fifteen: Lexi, Robbie, Noelle, Akash, Carmen, Maddie
Tagging @elsie-writes @willowiswriting @theprissythumbelina @winterandwords @loopyhoopywrites @chauceryfairytales @splashinkling @sleepyowlwrites + ANYONE WHO WANTS TO
TSP intro
TSP tag list (ask to be +/-): @thepeculiarbird @illarian-rambling @televisionjester @finchwrites
#excuse me Gwen#but horizontally cut bread is NOT valid 😆#“I don’t have to understand the lyrics to enjoy the music.”#that's such a lovely statement#your writing#writeblr tags
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OC interview tag
Thanks for the tag @winterandwords
I’ll be doing Fen from A Feather in the Forest
Are you named after anyone?
I don’t think so. Several of the family members on my mother’s side were named ‘Fen’, but I think the name was chosen because it sounded nice.
When was the last time you cried?
The last time? I shed quite a few tears over the last two years. *sniff* sorry about that. It can be hard to talk about. I still miss my mother…
Do you have kids?
No. Way too young to think about that.
Do you use sarcasm a lot?
Umm… sometimes.
What is the first thing you notice about people?
Body language. Are they calm, agitated, smug, or itching for a fight?
What’s your eye color?
Blue.
Scary movies or happy endings?
What are movies? *are told what they are* Oh. That is an interesting concept; pictures that move and talk… what were we talking about again? Oh yeah! I would prefer happy endings.
Any special talents?
I am a good storyteller.
Where were you born?
Don’t know. I was told I was found in a destroyed camp…but I might have been born before then.
Do you have any pets?
What a strange concept. Never thought about that before. You can probably tell that the answer is ‘no’. (Although from what I hear, the Thá sometimes keeps insects…I guess you can call them pets)
What sort of sports do you play?
I am a decent swimmer. I am also good at stickball (it is the equivalent of your lacrosse), darts, and lawn bowling.
How tall are you?
In your measurements, about 30 inches.
What was your favorite subject in school?
You actually have members of the community do nothing but teach? This concept is totally foreign to me.
What is your dream job?
To be a hunter.
Tagging @illarian-rambling @poethill @jay-avian @leahnardo-da-veggie @oh-no-another-idea @the-ellia-west @splashinkling @bml1997 @tildeathiwillwrite @fourwingedwriter @theeccentricraven @winglesswriter @late-to-the-fandom @elizaellwrites and open tag
Blank template under the cut:
Are you named after anyone?
When was the last time you cried?
Do you have kids?
Do you use sarcasm a lot?
What is the first thing you notice about people?
What is your eye color?
Scary movies or happy endings?
Any special talents?
Where were you born?
Do you have any pets?
What sort of sports do you play?
How tall are you?
What was your favorite subject in school?
What is your dream job?
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tag list: @winterandwords // @revenantlore // @space-writes // @indecentpause // comment to be added or removed!
For anyone new to the game, Octavius is a mobster and Milo's ratting on him to Scotland Yard in exchange for good medical care for his sister, and it should be fine, because even if he might be developing feelings for Octavius, Octavius would never fall for him back. Right? 𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 ???
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