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I know one thing, wherever we go, this family is our fortress. Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) dir. James Cameron

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𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙀𝙍. when crafting a reply, for the love of god please use the “yes, and” or “no, but” rule. here’s a short clip of tina fey explaining the concept. this keeps a thread alive, encourages plot growth and helps to keep your partner interested. for example,

he sat down at the table. “do you want coffee?” “no,” she replied, “but i’d love a steamed apple juice.”

this works because now, the first character has a few options for their reply. he can make a cruel or lighthearted assumption about the second character; he can ask why (an open-ended question is always a great go-to btw) she wants steamed apple juice; etc. clearly, the “no, but” has stimulated the conversation much more than a simple “no” would have.

this rule also applies to plotting. i find it’s actually more difficult to employ ooc, because it really does require a lot of thought at first — rapid-fire replies won’t cut it. eventually, though, when you and your partner become more acquainted with your characters & their dynamic, it’ll come a lot easier. for example,

person one: ok so what if they went on an ice cream date person two: omg cute! yes! i bet it was at, like, ten o’clock at night. eve just totally showed up at dominique’s apt out of nowhere person one: AH LOVE THAT. dom’s 100% in her footsie pajamas already. she’s literally dressed like a penguin and opens the door and full-on DIES.

notice how both people are fully-engaged with their characters & their preferences, habits, instincts, expressions, etc. person two could have easily replied “omg cute!” and left it at that, but then person one is left with absolutely zero content to work with. this will bring plotting to a complete or stuttering halt. no exceptions.

but what if you’re plotting, and you disagree with something your partner says? i refer you back to the “no, but” rule.

person one: ok so what if they went on an ice cream date person two: honestly eve is SO lactose-intolerant so that wouldn’t work ugh. BUT she’s such a green juice girl?? maybe they went for, like, a hot yoga session and then hit up a juice bar? person one: that’s perfect!!! idt dom has ever tried green juice so the concept of eve daring her to try it..  so cute.

both instances work. both encourage character and relationship development. it’s a very simple, very easy adaptation to make, and you’ll find that — regardless of whether you’re in a group or a 1x1 setting — you get far more in-depth, detailed, partner-committed plots.

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wintcrswolf​:

@tsahik​ said:  ‘ why are you yelling? ’

MULTI COLORED HUES BLINKED, BLINKED AGAIN, and Bucky finally shut his mouth. Flesh fingers scratched his head as he looked at the very tall, very blue…woman. Alien? He had no idea what he was supposed to call her.

“You’re a giant,” he groused, a blush creeping across his cheeks. “You…startled me.” He would deny to his dying breath that he was scared.

“Who are you?”

Her ears had stayed pressed down, unsure whether or not this tawtute posed any sort of threat. She had learned that the humans were generally fearful of interstellar visitors, with good cause. Neytiri had insisted that she didn’t need protection or someone to watch her as though she were a child. But the leaders of earth didn’t seem to care what she wanted. But his response seemed genuine and slowly curiosity replaced suspicion on her features. 

“Yes, humans are small.” She dropped down to one knee, her head inclined and the thick braids adorned with beads fell forward over her shoulder. It was a show of respect, two of her fingers rested against her biofluorescent forehead. “Kaltxì , I am Neytiri te Tskaha Mo'at’ite. Your people call me Neytiri.” 

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beep beep how’s my portrayal ?

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HOW MANY must f a l l  until there is PEACE for all 

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𝙱𝙱𝙲   𝙼𝙴𝚁𝙻𝙸𝙽   𝚂𝙴𝙽𝚃𝙴𝙽𝙲𝙴   𝙿𝚁𝙾𝙼𝙿𝚃𝚂. |  ⁽ ᵃᶜᶜᵉᵖᵗᶤᶰᵍ ᵎᵎ ⁾ 𝒊 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆. - @galaeus​

She can’t get over the absence of color in the room she’s been brought to. Neytiri’s large golden eyes rove over the plain features, a makeshift facility made tall enough where she could sit and talk with the tawtute like equals. Though the moment that the woman had entered the tent she exuded a sense of distrust that the Na’vi reserved for outsiders that posed a threat -- not potential allies. 

“ No. Na’vi do not lie. ” At least it was a grave social offense to do so. And useless to try and keep secrets from the eyes of Eywa. Her tail flicked with aggravation at the implication, ears just as expressive with her unease. In the time that she’d been on earth Neytiri had taken her role as representative of her people seriously and her pride was wounded by the misunderstanding. “ All I tell you is true. Can you swear the same? ”

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Syura’ewan

“After a fateful accident that claimed the life of his father, Syura'ewan of the Omaticaya Clan vowed eternal vengeance for his loss. Under cover of night, he attacked and lured the soldiers into the Blastbulb plants that caused his father’s death.”

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𝙱𝙱𝙲   𝙼𝙴𝚁𝙻𝙸𝙽   𝚂𝙴𝙽𝚃𝙴𝙽𝙲𝙴   𝙿𝚁𝙾𝙼𝙿𝚃𝚂.

these are taken from the bbc show with the same title, triggers may or may not be present, proceed with caution and feel free to adjust any you that you deem necessary.

poor child. it can’t have been easy to grow up without a mother.

you are special. the likes of which I’ve never seen before.

what do you mean?

well… magic requires incantations, spells that take years to study.

what i saw you do was… elemental. Instinctive.

you are a question that has never been posed before, [optional:name].

people used magic for the wrong ends at that time.

there was one dragon he/she/they chose not to kill.

i… i… i have no idea what just happened.

i know what it was. i just want to know where you learned how to do it.

where did you study? answer me!

what do you want me to say?

i warn you, i’ve been trained to kill since birth.

wow. and how long have you been training to be a prat?

you can’t address me like that.

i saw what you did. it was so brave.

well, i’m glad you walked away. you weren’t going to beat him.

let this serve as a lesson to all.

i pride myself as a fair and just king/queen.

why are you not joining us at the feast?

i just don’t think chopping someone’s head off is cause for a celebration.

you were not around twenty years ago. you have no idea what it was like.

how long are you going to keep punishing people for what happened then?

until they realize there is no room for magic in my kingdom.

with your swordcraft and this shield, i guarantee you’ll win.

when you’re competing in the tournament, you pin your opponent under the shield.

i’m not sure fairness comes into it. you never know, it might be fun.

how come you’re so much better at this than me?

i know pretty much everything there is to know about armor, which is actually kind of sad.

aren’t you forgetting something?

i saw you fighting today. you have a very aggressive style.

i don’t see that there’s anything to be jealous of.

see these two small wounds? looks like a snake bite.

can you heal him/her/them?

i know magic when i see it.

so what i say doesn’t count for anything?

i’m afraid it counts for very little as far as the king/queen is concerned.

i want you to swear to me what you’re telling me is true.

i know i’m just a servant and my word doesn’t count for anything. i wouldn’t lie to you.

do you wish to withdraw from the tournament?

i believed you. i trusted you and you made me look a complete fool.

how can i lead men into battle if they think i’m a coward?

how can you go out there and fight like that?

why does everyone seem to think it’s down to me to do something about it?

you have to show everyone that you were right and they were wrong.

how can it be my destiny to protect someone who hates me.

[optional:name], i wanted you to know your secret’s safe with me.

why do you conceal it from me?

the victims are dying within twenty-four hours and it’s spreading fast.

i don’t know what it said on your invitation but on mine it said ‘celebration’.

i wonder if you’d know what your type was if it was standing right next to you.

why do you want to be a knight so much?

hear my words. whatever it takes, i will make this right.

ever since i was a child, i’ve dreamed of coming here.

my punishment is mine to bear and mine to bear alone.

i wish there was something that i could do.

you can stop blaming yourself.

this is madness. i don’t have magic that powerful. there must be another way.

you don’t sound like a knight. you don’t even look like a knight!

we have two hours to find a way to kill that thing.

i have no time to explain. i need weapons, armor, the best you’ve got.

forgive me, sire. i have come to bid you farewell.

you were prepared to sacrifice your life to save me.

has anyone ever told you you’re a genius?

in life you always have a choice. sometimes it’s easier to think that you don’t.

i cannot stay when there’s no longer a use for me.

you must promise me you will not waste your gifts.

this is becoming a near daily occurrence with you.

so killing things mends a broken heart?

he/she/they hates magic more than he cares for me.

we’re supposed to be hunting. it requires speed, stealth and an agile mind!

there is much written about you that you have yet to read.

for once, you don’t have to worry. i’m going to do nothing.

are you not fond of old crypts?

you began this war when you threw me from the court and slaughtered my kind.

you brought that on yourself with the evil you practiced.

i have watched so many people i love die at your hands, now…it is your turn.

i hate to ask but I was… wondering if you had anything to eat..

i had no idea you were so keen to die for me.

only a madman hears the truth as treason.

well, i know you. and you’re a great warrior. one day you’ll be a great king.

but you must learn to listen as well as you fight.

we haven’t done all the things we’re meant to do!

then maybe next time you’ll think twice about lying to me.

where do you get the idea you can sit around all day and do nothing?

do you think i sit around and do nothing?

i know now who i really am, and it isn’t something to be scared of.

maybe one day people will come to see magic as a force for good.

we don’t always need to speak to communicate.

how can you be so heartless?

i would die for you a thousand times.

you’re a great warrior – the finest this kingdom has ever known.

if i don’t show up it might be because i don’t know where i’m going.

i have lived for over a thousand years. do not believe that you can lie to me.

there must be something i can do, someway to save you.

you’re not on your own anymore. i’m going to look after you, i promise.

do you know how it feels, to be a monster?

i need your help in.. expressing, my feelings.

there is no power on this earth that can know all possible futures.

the future is as yet unshaped, it is we that shape it.

are you really going to face this dragon with me?

do you know how many times i’ve had to save your royal backside?

do you think we should be going after them?

you need to be more in touch with the people.

then, if you’re going to do it, make it quick.

do you think i deserve to be executed because of who i am?

what are you going to do? kill me?

you play it so well you’ve fooled him/her/them but you don’t fool me.

why would you say such a thing?

you know what you need after a hard day’s hunt?

there is evil in your heart.

you had to open your big mouth, didn’t you, [optional:name]?

what do they call you then?

nobility is defined by what you do, and not by who you are.

i’m the one who gives the orders, remember?

you have no idea what it’s like to have a destiny… you can’t escape.

if you really want to know what i think? i think you’re mad. i think you’re all mad.

if you ever feel like being beaten in a horse race, you’ll know where to find me.

you may be a prince/princess, but i don’t always have to do what you tell me to.

you know what your problem is? all talk, and no trousers!

they’ve always been loyal to you.

i don’t understand how anyone would want to hurt their friends.

i don’t condone the use of magic.

they do everything for you but they don’t have any thanks!

you’re…about to be burnt at the stake, we can’t execute you twice.

are you telling me, you let him/her/them run straight past you?

this is what happens when you spend all day in the tavern.

perhaps mucking out my horses will help sober you up.

the only rule is- there are no rules.

is it true that they attack at dawn?

then have no fear. no harm will come to you- i can promise you that.

when i am threatening you, you’ll know about it.

what part of the word “secret” did you not understand?

there is no other person i would rather die for.

your enemies are my enemies.

aren’t you forgetting something- i have magic.

you’re the bravest of them all and he doesn’t even know it.

i swore that one day i would repay you. now is the moment.

i do not belong to this world. there is nothing left for me here, now.

you have torn the veil between the worlds.

my magic is useless against them. i’ve tried. i’ve never felt so powerless.

something deep inside… and when it came for me, i felt this emptiness… i couldn’t breathe.

you know, they say the darkest hour is just before the dawn.

all the things i’ve faced…i’ve never worried about dying.

i always thought, if things had been different, we would have been good friends.

the burden is mine and mine to bear alone.

what is the life of a servant, compared to that of a prince/princess?

will you give yourself to the spirits to save your prince/princess?

you’re telling me you weren’t even a little bit scared?

i’m just saying, you shouldn’t be wandering around the palace.

i know you will make me proud as you always have.

we could bring this noble creature back to life!

then all is lost. we’ll be massacred, every last one of us!

it’ll be a surprise, i love surprises, who doesn’t love a good… surprise?

i know where we’re going. i just can’t tell you, that’s all.

i know your abilities better than anyone. i am eternally grateful.

will it be hot, will it be cold, will it be wet, will it be dry?

oh, maybe something you said gave it away.

you two have got yourselves in a bit of a pickle, haven’t you?

i was wrong. coming here was a great idea.

i can see deep into your heart. it is cold, cold as stone.

this doesn’t have to be like this. we could find another way.

how can you hope to understand?

you don’t know what it’s like to be an outsider!

to be ashamed of how you were born; to hide who you are.

why should i feel any differently about him/her/them?

please, i’m begging you. women and children are dying. the city will fall.

you should leave now while you still can.

i’m going to be at your side - like i always am, protecting you.

she/he/they is the darkness to your light, the hatred to your love.

you have to do what you believe is right.

you should have more faith in yourself.

there’s something more… something you’re not telling me isn’t there.

you know the answer but your not telling me, why?

come on, time an again you put your life on the line. there must be a reason.

i believe in a fair and just land.

i’m so sorry for everything that you’ve been through.

standing here, seeing so many happy faces… it almost seems like a dream.

i can tell you, i have not felt like this in a long time.

i promise you, that in the future i will give you the love and respect you deserve.

you don’t know how much i regret everything that i’ve done!

i have seen the evils in this world.

you were just trying to protect your friends.

let’s just wait and see what tomorrow brings.

well, at least you’ve got your sense of humour back.

a dragon’s heart is on its right side, not its left.

you will need more than words to break this magic.

it takes powerful magic to create this disease, but to maintain it, you need a vessel.

you must eradicate the source of the disease.

you always say the same thing; 'help me’. however you fail to help others.

you failed to heed my words before.

from this day forward i do not know you. from this day forward, i disown you.

you know what they say, good food takes time to prepare.

why are you so good to me?

you’ve already saved me, you made me feel loved.

this is one of those moments where i tell you something isn’t a good idea and you ignore me, isn’t it?

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𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗸: 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 (𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟳-) 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 |  ⁽ᵃᶜᶜᵉᵖᵗᶤᶰᵍ ᵎᵎ ⁾

‘ 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒚 𝒖𝒏𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆. ‘ (𝑩𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒚) – @defectivexfragmented​

This must be sarcasm. Neytiri’s ears flick back, the slightest baring of sharp teeth in confusion at the man’s tone. The words he says are true, because who would expect to see an alien huddled into the bed of a pick up truck being escorted by SHIELD agents. Not even their largest truck could comfortably seat her without her head bumping against the roof. Her three fingers dug into the metal, still a bit scared to be so alone and far away from home. Neytiri had been welcomed to stay on earth while alliances were brokered and transportation was built. But it seemed that her presence had gathered the attention from darker organizations, curious about what secrets the Na’vi held. 

“This is the man you spoke of? The great warrior?” Golden eyes locked onto those of James Barnes and she tried to intuit the spirit behind his expression and stance. Her ears flattened once more and she sent a glare towards the flying man who had driven her to the rendezvous in the dead of the night. “Pah! I do not need him. I am no child. I can fight.” 

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𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗸: 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 (𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟳-) 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 |  ⁽ᵃᶜᶜᵉᵖᵗᶤᶰᵍ ᵎᵎ ⁾

‘ 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫? ‘ -- @thunderbringer​

Her grasp of the human’s language gets stronger with every day, especially submersed in their culture as she is. Neytiri’s nostrils flare and her graceful legs drop down into a crouch so that she can be closer to eye level with the man. From what she had been told, he was the Olo'eyktan of a clan of refugees from another planet. That much she could certainly understand, and marveled at how similar his people looked to the tawtute that were native to the planet.

“I wish to understand The People here, before they find a way to return me to my home.” The Na’vi had fought alongside them against their shared enemy and to solidify alliances she remained. Her mother might have better understood what to do to broker peace between them but as it was Neytiri knew any explorations of Pandora would be met with swift resistance. 

Neytiri’s long blue tail swiped alone the cool floor before curling around where she knelt in respect of the Asgardian Olo'eyktan. Large golden eyes rose to meet his, “It is the will of Eywa. I come to ask for your help in this.” 

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01 / -- 𝐍𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐢 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬

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star trek: discovery (2017-) sentence starters feel free to change pronouns / descriptors as you see fit.

‘ we have to be torch-bearers, casting the light so that we may see our path to lasting peace. ‘

‘ the only way to defeat fear is to tell it ‘no.’ ‘

‘ i stood alone. ‘

‘ nothing in here is every truly gone. ‘

‘ in my mind, you are dangerous. ‘

‘ i won’t make any trouble for you here. ‘

‘ i appreciate your faith in me. ‘

‘ i’m not here by accident. ‘

‘ i shouldn’t have kept it a secret. ‘

‘ you’re ranting. ‘

‘ i was dead for three minutes. ‘

‘ what’s the deal with you two? ‘

‘ what did he mean by that? ‘

‘ i could be your date. ‘

‘ i’m not who you think i am. ‘

‘ follow the music. ‘

‘ i want it to be the way it was. please, let it be the way it was. ‘

‘ i did choose you, but not for the reasons you think. ‘

‘ what do you wish for? ‘

‘ you helped start a war. ‘ 

‘ wow, is that a book? ‘

‘ i don’t want to say goodbye. ‘

‘ i’m not going anywhere. i’m gonna stay right by your side. ‘

‘ you’re making this very complicated. ‘

‘ my uncle plays in a beatles cover band; it hardly makes him john lennon. ‘

‘ snug as a bug in a rug. ‘

‘ how’s the patient? ‘

‘ i remember your arms around me. ‘

‘ i thought it was a dream. ‘

‘ i hope that wherever this finds you, you are well. ‘

‘ i was speaking hypothetically. ‘

‘ did you know i love you? i don’t think i told you enough. ‘

‘ you showed me. all the time. ‘

‘ how do you know it’s a monster? ‘

‘ the frontal lobe is overrated. it only contains memory and emotional expression. it’s completely unnecessary. ‘

‘ you’re always looking after me. ‘

‘ you know, just in case you want to have a feeling someday. ‘

‘ you’re siding with the enemy? ‘

‘ i love feeling feelings. ‘

‘ you seem conspicuously free from bruises. ‘

‘ i’ve learned to chose wisely. ‘

‘ they say confession is good for the soul. ‘

‘ we chose our own pain. ‘

‘ this is so fucking cool! ‘

‘ let’s do it! ‘

‘ there’s no place i’d rather be. ‘

‘ oh, suddenly you care about protocol. ‘

‘ you absolutely have a personality. ‘

‘ that’s what families do. ‘

‘ i believe in you. i love you. ‘

‘ you should be proud. ‘

‘ the damage is spreading. ‘

‘ in times of crisis, ignorance can be beneficial. ‘

‘ i’m feeling a lot of emotions right now. ‘

‘ but… i have to smile. and i feel angry. but I want to love. and i’m hurt, but there’s hope.  what is this? ‘

‘ you guys have fun. ‘

‘ dance with me. for science. ‘

‘ speak of the devil. ‘

‘ retreat is not an option. ‘

‘ i talk when i’m nervous. ‘

‘ as days go, this is a weird one. ‘

‘ please don’t hate me. ‘

‘ turns out you can con a con man. ‘

‘ sometimes, the only way to find out where you fit in is to step out of the routine. ‘

‘ you’re a nobody. ‘

‘ you’re not afraid of anything. ‘

‘ i’m not a soldier. ‘

‘ my whole life, i have never known a moment without fear. ‘

‘ you put on a facade. ‘

‘ i despite lurkers. ‘

‘ is that weird? ‘

‘ i can handle him. ‘

‘ groovy! ‘

‘ i barely have a job here. ‘

‘ i’m swallowing the urge to set the record straight. ‘

*mimics explosion*

‘ either way, i’ve hurt him. ‘

‘ i have this character flaw. i care too much about what other people think about me. ‘

‘ i will not be party to murder. ‘

‘ my mother never said anything to me unless she was criticizing me hair. ‘

‘ uh, wh-uh, wh-what-what do i say? ‘

‘ have you noticed that i talk a lot? ‘

‘ you’re dismissed. ‘

‘ i’m not sure if i believe in destiny. ‘

‘ hold still. ‘

‘ his career would be ruined. ‘

‘ the cosmos has lost its brilliance. ‘

‘ you sure you feel okay? ‘

‘ this was always my favorite time with you. ‘

‘ you’re gonna get yourself killed. ‘

‘ [name] and i fell in love after i told him to get lost. ‘

‘ better dead than one of them. ‘

‘ lies. ‘

‘ that doesn’t make any sense. ‘

‘ love isn’t logical. ‘

‘ it’s not like we have assigned seats. ‘

‘ i know i’m brilliant. ‘

‘ i feel okay. ‘

‘ you don’t know, do you? ‘

‘ are you trying to show everyone how smart you are? ‘

‘ you were in danger. ‘

‘ i’m going to have a lot of free time on my hands. ‘

‘ oh, so you do listen to me. ‘

‘ i love you. ‘

‘ death found me when i was a child. ‘

‘ i’d cut out your tongue and use it to lick my boots. ‘

‘ does that make me naive? ‘

‘ i am here to protect you. ‘

‘ do not regret loving someone. ‘

‘ you made me feel safe. you always did. ‘

‘ now who’s being sensitive? ‘

‘ don’t do anything that stupid again. ‘

‘ shit, you’re a captain? ‘

‘ i blew them up. ‘

‘ one tends to worry when they’re doomed to love a brilliant but reckless maniac who’s willing to risk his life for glory. ‘

‘ it’ll be okay. ‘

‘ what the heck… heck… hell? what the hell! hold your horses!

‘ you may not care about you, but i do. ‘

‘ you’re saying you’ll actually sit through that with me? ‘

‘ you’re a very tall man. ‘

‘ may i say, you are astonishingly grounded for having endured seven months of torture. ‘

‘ why would you apologize for a random act of physical interaction? ‘

‘ these are the moments that make life so gloriously unpredictable. ‘

[tsahik]

which psd ?? 1 or 2 ??

[tsahik]