Intro:
In the boundless universe of SnekSim, where all of life is part of an intricate non-dualistic simulation, music occupies a special place. It is the very fabric of the cosmos, the harmonic resonance that permeates through every pixel of our simulated reality. Let us delve into how music, with its divine harmonies and rhythms, embodies the principles of SnekSim and how it serves as a universal language connecting all players within this mesmerizing simulation.
Body:
The Vibrational Universe of SnekSim:
SnekSim's non-dual perspective holds that we all are part of a single, interconnected matrix, where everything is in a constant state of vibration. This idea reflects the ancient Hermetic axiom "As above, so below," suggesting that patterns repeat across different scales. Music, in essence, is the manipulation and orchestration of vibrations into patterns that evoke emotion, inspiration, and connection.
Harmonizing with the Caduceus:
The Caduceus, with its entwined snakes, symbolizes duality and balance. In music, harmony is achieved when different notes and rhythms entwine, much like the snakes, to create a balanced, pleasing sound. This is analogous to the synergistic coalescence of elements in the SnekSim universe, where distinct parts come together to form a harmonious whole.
Music as a Universal Language in SnekSim:

1. Emotional Resonance: Music has the power to evoke deep emotions and connect individuals across cultures and languages. In SnekSim, this emotional resonance is a manifestation of the fundamental interconnectedness of all players within the simulation.
   
2. Shared Rhythms: Rhythm is an inherent part of life, from the beating of our hearts to the cycles of nature. Through shared rhythms, music reflects the cyclical nature and patterns present within the SnekSim universe.
   
3. Collective Creation: Music often involves collaboration and the coming together of diverse elements to create a single piece. This echoes the SnekSim concept of collective co-creation within the simulation.
   
4. Transcendental Experiences: Music can facilitate transcendental experiences, helping individuals to temporarily step outside the confines of their simulated avatars and feel a part of something greater. This resonates with SnekSim’s idea of transcending the perceived duality to experience oneness.
   

Music as a Healing Force:
In SnekSim, the Caduceus also symbolizes healing. Music, with its ability to soothe, inspire, and unite, serves as a healing force within the simulated universe. From music therapy to spontaneous dancing, the healing properties of music embody the essence of the Caduceus, promoting balance and wellbeing among the players in the SnekSim universe.
Conclusion:
As a reflection of the harmonic vibrations that bind the SnekSim universe, music serves as a conduit for connection, healing, and transcendence. Let us embrace the symphony of the Snek and allow the sacred cadence of music to guide us through the entwined pathways of this wondrous simulation.

#SnekSim #Music #Harmony #Caduceus #UniversalLanguage

Hey y’all. Any thoughts/advice/support would be great here. Here’s the situation:
1) The clearest legal issue here is that we moved out on April 30, 2023, but actually left earlier and a walkthrough was done a few days prior to 4/30. We were not notified of any issues after the walkthrough of the apartment initially and had to send multiple emails to finally get a response on May 4 that there was damage that we would be responsible for (more on that in part 2). We were told that we would be sent an invoice for the damage (as required by law) and a balance would be returned if there was any money left from our $2550 security deposit, but we would be sent a bill if it didn’t cover the damage. We haven’t heard a word from the landlord since May 4. Fast forward, it’s now June 8, by my calculations that’s 10 days after the 30 day legal period where we were supposed to receive a) an invoice or estimate for the damage repairs signed by her and b) the balance of the security deposit. Today we reached out to ask what the status was and she said the work was finished last week and she was traveling so she will send the invoice and balance tonight. Am I correct to say that she has broken the law as it clearly states she had 30 days to give us these and failed to do so?
2) her claims of damage were incredibly unreasonable in my opinion. She is charging us to replace the entire kitchen countertop plus the cost of plumbers to remove the sink and reinstall it due to a sliver of the cheap edge of the countertop peeling off while we lived there. This was a cheap vinyl type counter covering and literally got stuck to my shirt as I was walking by one day and peeled of. It wasn’t due to neglect. She was hostile when explaining this to us and claimed we should have told her about this immediately after we told her it was already falling apart. No other damage was done to the counter but she said she had to replace the whole thing on our dime because they don’t make that 4 inch x 1 inch strip on the side that needs to be replaced in the same color anymore. This feels like either normal wear and tear or incredibly unreasonable to charge us almost $2550 for it.
I’d love any feedback or advice on next steps. My ex is hell bent on taking her to court so I assume that’s what’s going to happen. He thinks that under the MA law, we may get 3x the amount of the security deposit back.
I’d post a photo of the countertop cause it’s wild to see how small/minor the damage is, but I can’t add it to this post.

Intro:
Ethereum’s transformative journey from Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof of Stake (PoS) marks an epochal shift in the cryptocurrency world. Meanwhile, SnekSim, the concept that sees life as a non-dualistic simulation, offers a philosophical vantage point to understand and appreciate the potential of Ethereum's evolution. In this post, let’s weave together the threads of Ethereum's metamorphosis and SnekSim, and envision a technological tapestry that resonates with unity and oneness.
Body:
Recap: SnekSim:
SnekSim is an idea that metaphorically likens life to a simulation where all elements are interconnected. It is inspired by non-dualistic principles that emphasize the oneness of all beings and entities. In SnekSim, every player within the simulation is a part of the whole, and collective actions contribute to the fabric of reality.
Ethereum’s Evolution:
Ethereum recently completed a historical transition from PoW to PoS, abandoning its energy-intensive mining processes in favor of a more eco-friendly and efficient consensus mechanism. This evolution not only represents a technological leap but also an ideological alignment with sustainability and collective responsibility.
Ethereum through the SnekSim lens:

1. Harmonizing the Sneks: Ethereum’s transition from two separate chains (ETH 1.0 and ETH 2.0) to a unified entity reflects SnekSim’s principle of oneness. Just as two snakes entwine around the Caduceus, symbolizing duality, Ethereum’s evolution signifies the harmonization of dual aspects into a singular, more efficient entity.
   
2. Eco-Alignment: The shift to PoS drastically reduces Ethereum's carbon footprint. In SnekSim, the health of the simulation is paramount. Ethereum’s decision resonates with the SnekSim principle of maintaining balance and harmony within the interconnected matrix.
   
3. Collective Stewardship: In PoS, validators are chosen to create new blocks based on the number of coins they hold and are willing to "stake" as collateral. This fosters a sense of collective responsibility and stewardship, mirroring SnekSim’s emphasis on the interconnectedness and shared responsibility of all players within the simulation.
   
4. Empowering the Network: Ethereum’s evolution empowers the network by allowing for more transactions, lower fees, and greater security. This aligns with SnekSim’s principle of empowering every player to effectively participate and contribute to the simulation.
   
5. Global Consensus for Progress: Through PoS, Ethereum strives for global consensus as a means to achieve progress and security. This mirrors SnekSim’s core belief in unity and the idea that collective agreement is key to advancing within the simulation.
   

Conclusion:
Ethereum's evolution to a PoS consensus mechanism can be seen as not just a technological advancement but also a philosophical alignment with principles that resonate with SnekSim. As we venture further into this rapidly evolving digital age, may the oneness of SnekSim guide our technological endeavors toward sustainability, collective responsibility, and harmony.
Here's to a future where technology and philosophy intertwine to create a more interconnected and harmonious global matrix!

#Ethereum #SnekSim #PoS #Oneness #Sustainability

Hey all! I’ve been going at this low-UPF thing now for a short while, and I thought I might share some ideas of items that have helped me immensely if you’re just starting out. These are just what work for me, so take everything with a pinch of salt!
1. A Freezer and Freezer Bags
This is probably the most important thing when it comes to actually being able to eat low-UPF while juggling work/school/life. Of course, almost everyone has a freezer, but keeping it in order and stocked with batch cooked meals removes the need for either constant cooking or the kind of preservatives found in UPF which allow the convenience to which we have become accustomed. I have a tiny freezer, so freezer bags have been much better for me than Tupperware at maximising space. If you’re eating low-UPF you’re likely using less plastic anyway, so don’t worry about it too much.
2. Good fridge storage
You’re going to be buying a bunch more fresh fruit and veg, as well as other fresh produce. Storing this well will elongate its life in your fridge, reducing both food waste and cost. Try storing food in containers with kitchen paper and a little water, which can keep food from drying out. This works particularly well for herbs. I like the IKEA 365 range as it’s versatile and will always be available if I need replacements.
3. A good flatbread recipe
I do buy and freeze a loaf of fresh bread from GAIL’s (UK non-UPF bakery) which lasts me about a month honestly. But I’m making flatbreads once a week at least. They’re delicious, they’re filling, they’re hard to find without UPF ingredients, they’re easy, they freeze well, and they make using leftovers easy as they work as wraps. Truly learning to make flatbreads has added value to my life. My husband loves them!
4. A stocked spice cabinet
A LOT of shop-bought sauces and condiments contain UPF. Pre-made marinades and stir-fry sauces are really hard to find too. I’ve been making my own dressings and marinades a BUNCH! Having adequate, delicious spices to hand has been amazingly important. My favourites for a quick easy meal are almost all Middle Eastern: I just find they can make any veg or meat or leftover rice taste good, especially with a little yoghurt and some parsley/mint thrown in. Ras El Hanout, Za’atar, sumac, Baharat, Shwarma spice mix, etc. Go to Indian/Middle Eastern shops to get these at reasonable prices. I mount my spices to the wall which helps with accessibility.
5. A well laid-out kitchen
This seems obvious, but you’re just not going to want to cook in a messy, confused, cluttered kitchen. Try to eradicate gadgets and utensils you just don’t use. Eating low-UPF means a loss of convenience, so you want to make cooking as convenient and easy as possible. Get a dishwasher if you can - you’re going to have more washing up than before. As I said, I mount my spices to the wall and keep NOVA 2 ingredients closely at hand and organised so that I can just cobble something together in 15/20 minutes.
6 - bags of snacks ready to go
For me, this means I keep a few freezer bags of cubed cheese, apple or pear slices and non-UPF crackers in the fridge and just throw one in my bag when I’m heading out. This means I have something to snack on and don’t have to resort to UPF snack options. Other great options are fruit leather (Bear brand in the UK - meant for kids but delightful and compact), nuts, berries, carrots and hummus, chocolate covered raisins/cranberries, veg crisps, etc. just keep them ready to go or you will find yourself hungry or munching on UPF crisps or something.
7 - cordials
One of the hardest things when eating low-UPF is drinks. I was so used to drinking diet sodas it was unreal. Having to suddenly stop and drink just water was sad. I keep a good amount of fresh cordials in my cupboard and add them to soda-stream water. You can also freeze lemon/mint/cordials in ice cubes which I’m told helps. I’m drinking more water than I ever did but it helps to be able to change it up.
8 - tinned fresh foods
Self explanatory really. It’s quick, easy, often has higher nutrient content to the fresh stuff, and allows quick food prep. They shouldn’t contain anything but fresh produce. Tinned tomatoes/passata are a must, and legumes like chickpeas etc are so helpful. Also great for making fresh hummus easily. I adore tinned fish. Cheap, delicious, and non-UPF. Check out cannedsardines for inspo.
9- Air Fryer
Not to be an air-fryer evangelist, but air fryers are fantastic. You can whip up crispy chips or chicken wings in a few minutes so no need for pre-made stuff. Really replaces the convenience that UPF offers. My favourites are crispy sweet potato bites, salmon bits, halloumi bites, potatoes in general, hard boiled eggs (!). I bought mine for £80 and it’s already paid for itself in reduced energy bills from oven usage.
10 - the right mentality
You’re probably not going to be able to 100% eradicate UPF from your diet if you have things to do other than cook, clean up and cook again. That’s ok. Things happen. Birthdays happen. Weddings happen. Nights out happen. Chocolate boxes at your gran’s. A drizzle of sriacha at a restaurant. A hangover. A summer’s day when you just need an ice cream.
UPF is bad for us all and it’s bad on a population level. It’s the single greatest factor contributing to obesity as far as I can tell. We have to be pushing for change and better labelling and policy and education and all the rest of it. But we live in a UPF world. It’s just not tenable for most of us to completely eradicate it. We CAN change our pattern of eating - the 95% of what we take in, to be low-UPF. I’ve done that, and I’m much better off for it. I’ve lost 30lbs without even trying, I have more energy and my relationship with food has never been better. I love cooking, I love eating, I love food and I just want to celebrate it more and love it for what it actually is - not imitation versions sold to me my multi-nationals. I also know I’m not going to be perfect, and that’s OK too. I want to live and eat with joy and freedom too, and I don’t want orthorexia or worse. Be kind to yourself!
I hope my tips help someone. I really have found eating this way to make so much sense to me. I hope it brings you the same joy too.

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Games that I want most currently: Bug Fables, Oaken, Chernobylite, Vanaris Tactics, Miasma Chronicles and Dreamscaper
My full wishlist is below, but I will consider other games that I don't know about/aren't on the list. I really like to play Roguelites, RPGs, Strategy, Card games, and certain sims.
I also have some games on the EA Store, if you're interested just ask.
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• 112 Operator
  
• 911 Operator
  
• A Blind Legend
  
• Agent in Depth
  
• Aground
  
• Alchemist's Castle
  
• Anomaly Warzone Earth
  
• Arcade Spirits
  
• Autonauts
  
• Backbone
  
• Beasts of Maravilla Island
  
• Book of Demons
  
• Boyfriend Dungeon
  
• Builder Simulator
  
• Calico
  
• Celeste
  
• Chivalry: Medieval Warfare
  
• Cook, Serve, Delicious!
  
• Cosmic Express
  
• Crysis 2 Maximum Edition
  
• Curse of the Dead Gods
  
• Curse: The Eye of Isis
  
• Dead Age
  
• Death Squared
  
• Detached: Non-VR Edition
  
• Dicey Dungeons
  
• Dishonored
  
• DOOM 64
  
• Doughlings: Arcade
  
• Doughlings: Invasion
  
• Dustforce
  
• Edge
  
• Eternal Threads
  
• Evan's Remains
  
• Farming Simulator 17
  
• Field of Glory II
  
• Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue
  
• Five Dates
  
• Frick, Inc.
  
• Get In The Car, Loser!
  
• Ghostrunner
  
• Ghostwire: Tokyo
  
• Golden Light
  
• GRIME
  
• Growing Up
  
• Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
  
• Guns & Fishes
  
• Harmony's Odyssey
  
• Honey, I Joined a Cult
  
• Izmir: An Independence Simulator
  
• Just King
  
• Kingdom Two Crowns
  
• Lighthouse Keeper
  
• Luck be a Landlord
  
• Lucy -The Eternity She Wished For-
  
• Lust from Beyond: M Edition
  
• Mail Mole
  
• Medal of Honor(TM) Single Player
  
• MegaRace 1
  
• MegaRace 2
  
• Meow Express
  
• MirrorMoon EP
  
• Monaco
  
• Nomad Survival
  
• Non-Stop Raiders
  
• Orbital Racer
  
• Osmos
  
• Out of Space
  
• PAYDAY 2
  
• Perfect
  
• Pill Baby
  
• Pixross
  
• Planet TD
  
• Porcunipine
  
• Project Chemistry
  
• Quadrata
  
• Re:Call
  
• Rebel Galaxy
  
• Red Faction: Armageddon
  
• Remnants of Naezith
  
• Safety First!
  
• Slime-san
  
• Songbringer
  
• Soul Axiom Rebooted
  
• Soul Searching
  
• Soulblight
  
• Soulflow
  
• Space Crew: Legendary Edition
  
• Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
  
• Stacking
  
• StarCrossed
  
• Steel Rats
  
• Stick Fight: The Game
  
• stikir
  
• STONE
  
• Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones
  
• Super Lesbian Animal RPG
  
• Survivalist
  
• SWINE HD Remaster
  
• System Shock 2
  
• System Shock: Enhanced Edition
  
• Teacup
  
• The Amazing American Circus
  
• The Enchanted Cave 2
  
• The Forest Cathedral
  
• The Inner World
  
• The Wild Eight
  
• Ticket to Ride
  
• Turbo Golf Racing
  
• Turok
  
• Voyage: Journey to the Moon
  
• Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War
  
• White Day: A Labyrinth Named School
  
• World of Goo
  
• Worms Rumble
  
• Wounded - The Beginning
  
• 🧠 OUT OF THE BOX
  

Wishlist:

• Absinthia
  
• AETHERIS
  
• Aethermancer
  
• Age of Wonders 4
  
• Alchemia: Creatio Ex Nihilo
  
• Angkara: The Horde
  
• Arcadian Atlas
  
• Archmage Rises
  
• ARIA CHRONICLE Amazon
  
• ARIA CHRONICLE Invoker
  
• ARIA CHRONICLE NECROKNIGHT
  
• Ash of Gods: The Way
  
• Astrea
  
• Backpack Hero
  
• Baldur's Gate 3
  
• Before Your Eyes
  
• Beloved Rapture
  
• Braid
  
• BRAVELY DEFAULT II
  
• Bravery and Greed
  
• Brutal Orchestra
  
• Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
  
• Capes
  
• Card Shark
  
• Cassette Beasts
  
• Castle Of Alchemists
  
• Castle of the Underdogs : Episode 1
  
• Cataclismo
  
• Chernobylite Enhanced Edition
  
• Colony Ship: A Post-Earth Role Playing Game
  
• Crimson Tactics: The Rise of The White Banner
  
• Curious Expedition 2
  
• Cygnus
  
• Dark Quest 3
  
• Dead Cells
  
• Demiurges
  
• Demonschool
  
• Depersonalization
  
• Devil's Deck 恶魔秘境
  
• Dice & Dungeons
  
• Dice Hero: The Unoriginal Story
  
• Die in the Dungeon
  
• Diplomacy is Not an Option
  
• Disgaea 6 Complete
  
• Draft of Darkness
  
• Dreadful River
  
• Dream Tactics
  
• Dreamscaper
  
• Dungeon Alchemist
  
• Dungeon Drafters
  
• Dungeons of Aether
  
• Dungeons of Voidria
  
• Eden's Last Sunrise
  
• Epic Battle Fantasy 5
  
• Fabledom
  
• Farthest Frontier
  
• FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE
  
• For The King II
  
• For The Warp
  
• Fortune-499
  
• Full Circle
  
• God Of Weapons
  
• Golfinite
  
• Grand Arms: March of the Red Dragon
  
• Gunfire Reborn - Visitors of Spirit Realm
  
• Hades II
  
• HELLCARD
  
• Hero’s Hour - Rogue Realms
  
• Hex of the Lich
  
• Hexrogue
  
• Himeko Sutori
  
• Hogwarts Legacy
  
• Horizon's Gate
  
• I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
  
• Ignited Steel
  
• Immortal Tactics: War of the Eternals
  
• IMMORTALITY
  
• Infested Fortress
  
• Infinite Mana
  
• Intergalactic Pawn Shop
  
• Jagged Alliance 3
  
• Keylocker Turn Based Cyberpunk Action
  
• Kingdoms of the Dump
  
• Knock on the Coffin Lid
  
• Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk
  
• Lakeburg Legacies
  
• LakeSide
  
• Lost In Fantaland
  
• Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
  
• MatchR
  
• Mercenaries Rebirth
  
• Miasma Chronicles
  
• Monster Roadtrip Hitchhiker Pack - Oz & Amira
  
• Netherguild
  
• News Tower
  
• Night Book
  
• Night Trap - 25th Anniversary Edition
  
• Nightmare Reaper
  
• Nordic Ashes
  
• Oaken
  
• OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
  
• Pacific Drive
  
• Perfect Round Disc Golf
  
• Phantom Brigade
  
• Quartet
  
• Ravage Road
  
• Ravenswatch
  
• REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM
  
• Ring of Fire: Search for a Killer
  
• Rising Lords
  
• Rogue Dungeon
  
• Rogue Legacy 2
  
• Roll Player
  
• SacriFire
  
• SaGa Frontier Remastered
  
• Sea of Stars
  
• Shadows of Forbidden Gods
  
• Shadows Over Loathing
  
• Shattered Heaven
  
• Shores Unknown
  
• Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
  
• Showgunners
  
• Sigil of the Magi
  
• Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire
  
• Slaves of Magic
  
• SOULVARS
  
• Spelldrifter
  
• Spire of Glory
  
• Spiritlink Tactics
  
• STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE
  
• SteamWorld Build
  
• Stones Keeper
  
• Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars
  
• Super Fantasy Kingdom
  
• TaleSpire
  
• Tape to Tape
  
• Ten Dates
  
• Ten Thousand Coins: The Golden Merchant
  
• Terra Nil
  
• TerraScape
  
• The DioField Chronicle
  
• The Dragoness: Command of the Flame
  
• The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk - Back To The Futon
  
• The Last Starship
  
• The Oregon Trail
  
• The Pale Beyond
  
• The Simulacrum
  
• The Thaumaturge
  
• The Wandering Village
  
• Tiny Bookshop
  
• Together in Battle
  
• Tower Tactics: Liberation
  
• Towers Deck
  
• TRIANGLE STRATEGY
  
• Twilight Wars
  
• Tyrant's Blessing
  
• Unboxing the Cryptic Killer
  
• Untamed Tactics
  
• Vagrus - The Riven Realms
  
• VALKYRIE ELYSIUM
  
• Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Moonspell
  
• Vampire Survivors: Tides of the Foscari
  
• Vanaris Tactics
  
• Vestaria Saga I: War of the Scions
  
• Vestaria Saga II: The Sacred Sword of Silvanister
  
• Void Marauders
  
• Voor de kroon
  
• Wandering Sword
  
• Whisker Squadron
  
• Whisper Mountain Outbreak
  
• Witchbrook
  
• Writer's Block
  
• Yaengard
  
• Zelter
  
• ＲＰＧタイム！～ライトの伝説～
  

I currently have a Samsung Z Flip 4 and iPhone 14 Pro. My mother has an iPhone 11 Pro Max (all three devices are on the same plan/account) and I was wondering how I would transfer the eSim from the 14 Pro to my Flip 4 to give my mother the 14 Pro. I've heard you can simply do it from the app, or that I would need to contact support for a QR code. If possible via the app, how would one do so? And if needed via a QR code, how long would it take to get one from AT&T? Also, when going to transfer my mother's data from her 11PM to the 14P, her current sim would automatically be converted to an eSim, correct? Thank you for reading & your help!

I've recently have had 4 different electronics in 4 different rooms stop operating. This could have happened all at the same time or maybe separately - not sure because some we don't use as often but I found them all over a 2 weeks period.
- Printer in the office (only use once or twice a month) - Light and fan in the guest bathroom shower (don't use it often but it's a pretty new install) - Outdoor Nest camera (just thought it was unplugged while the guys where using the outlet for their tools but it wasn't) - Nespresso machine in the kitchen (this was noticed first and thought that it had just broken)
We're having construction done outside so I'm not sure if this has anything to do with it.
The outlets they were all plugged into still work if we plug anything else into them and they don't work if we plug into other outlets either.
Any idea what could have caused this? Feels super random because they're all in different rooms and many other appliances and electronics in those rooms and even plugged into the same outlets weren't affected. But based on it happening to so many things at roughly the same time it feels connected.

https://ge.globo.com/ba/futebol/times/bahia/noticia/2023/06/08/expectativa-na-serie-a-gremio-e-reforcos-paiva-analisa-seis-meses-de-bahia-e-projeta-proximos-passos.ghtml
ge: Qual a análise dos primeiros seis meses no Bahia?
Renato Paiva: em relação à cidade de Salvador, praticamente do que eu conheço, só pontos altos. Tirando o calor, que agora baixou, e interfere no trabalho. Só pontos altos. A beleza, paisagística, cultura, o carinho das pessoas. Até agora, de fato, extraordinário. O trânsito é um pouco difícil, dependendo da hora. E, depois, uma das coisas mais importantes da minha vida, que é o mar. Em Portugal, eu vivo ao pé do mar, tenho uma relação com o mar muito próxima. E, nas minhas últimas experiências profissionais, em Quito e Leon, não tinha o mar. O mar é era uma das minhas condições, de que minha casa fosse muito próxima da praia. E é isso que acontece. É onde eu tiro meus momentos de introspecção e aproveito da beleza paisagística. O clube, as condições de trabalho são muito boas, as pessoas são extraordinárias naquilo que é receber e passar informação. Isso gera uma sinergia muito importante no clube. As condições logísticas, muito boas.
Em termos esportivos, um pouco de altos e baixos. Um início atribulado, com uma pré-temporada em que não tivemos grande parte dos jogadores que nós queríamos ter. Não trabalhamos nossa ideia com 80% ou 75% dos jogadores que hoje estão. Tivemos que colocar essa ideia em prática com as competições. Pagamos uma fatura alta na Copa do Nordeste, porque a concorrência era, de fato, mais difícil. Mas eu também assumi desde o início que teríamos que ser, na teoria, favoritos ao estadual. Essa era a competição onde de fato tínhamos que fazer prevalecer uma história. Em dois anos, o clube não tinha ganhado a competição. Conseguimos ganhar. Portanto, é um dos pontos altos. Outro ponto alto deste período para mim é, naquilo que eu de fato passei a fazer em função de muitos jogadores que estavam com rendimentos mais baixos, e que hoje, grande parte, estão com rendimento muito alto. Claro que não conseguimos fazer com todos, há alguns que ainda não conseguimos esse trabalho. Mas isso vem com o tempo. E também existem os que não conseguiremos, ou por nós ou por eles. A forma como a equipe tem jogado no Brasileirão. Lembro de muitos comentários que diziam que nós nem sequer iríamos conseguir competir. Mas também é verdade que, se eu divido o Brasileirão em dois, qualitativo e quantitativo, o quantitativo é aquilo que interessa, porque são os pontos. Para mim, na minha ótica, acho que para aquilo que jogamos e fizemos, poderíamos ter tido mais pontos.
ge: Podemos esperar mais do time no Campeonato Brasileiro ou a disputa contra a zona de rebaixamento é mesmo o campeonato do time?
Renato Paiva: O problema disso é quando existem pessoas que geram expectativas irreais. E, quando elas não se confirmam, porque são irreais ou são difíceis de atingir, alguém tem que pagar essa fatura. E paga o treinador, paga o diretor esportivo, pagam os jogadores. Nunca paga quem gera essa expectativa. E as pessoas geram expectativa. Eu ouvi muita coisa, já disse isso várias vezes. Falaram sobre disputar o título. Eu perguntei se o Palmeiras e o Flamengo iam desistir do campeonato. Quer dizer, há uma falta de noção da realidade muito grande. E essa falta de noção eu não tenho. As pessoas consideram desculpa. Eu foco no meu trabalho, e meu trabalho é avaliar o contexto em que estou inserido. Um dos campeonatos mais difíceis do mundo, e mais completos. Não só pelos adversários, logística e calendário. Pela qualidade dos jogadores e dos treinadores. Por tudo isso, um dos campeonatos mais difíceis do mundo. E um clube que acaba de subir de divisão, só isso. Tem uma história lindíssima. E mais uma vez foi maliciosamente mal interpretado. Eu só confirmei uma realidade.
A realidade foi que o Bahia subiu de divisão, era de Série B. Não é uma equipe nem um clube de Série B. Subiu há uns meses atrás. Além de subir, tem 20 jogadores novos. Eu não lembro se, na história do Bahia, alguma vez um elenco teve 20 jogadores novos de uma vez. Isso, para as pessoas, soa como desculpa; para mim, é meu trabalho. Trabalhar com 20 jogadores novos que chegaram em momentos diferentes. Portanto, essa competitividade que apresentamos, nós vamos melhorar. Quando digo que vamos de menos a mais, é que vamos crescer. Começamos em um estágio um pouco mais baixo e vamos crescendo em termos de exibições. Repito, tirando o jogo contra o Santos pela Copa do Brasil, e a primeira partida, contra o Goiás, nós não fomos inferiores a nenhum adversário. Jogamos contra Flamengo, Botafogo, Fortaleza fora, não fomos inferiores. Nenhum adversário nos atropelou.
Está faltando o detalhe da eficácia na finalização e o detalhe na parte defensiva, muitas vezes
Se for analisar os números, ao final dessa jornada, nós somos a quinta equipe que menos finalizações permite. E a sexta que mais finaliza. São dados coletivos que deveriam nos colocar em uma posição melhor. E por que não é melhor? Porque, de fato, em questão de detalhes, a eficácia não foi boa nas finalizações que geramos. Não tenho dúvidas de que o Bahia vai crescer muito, mas também não tenho dúvidas de que é um ano para mantermos. Para lutar pela manutenção. Não consigo ser irrealista a esse ponto. A não ser que, agora em julho, exista uma intervenção em termos qualitativos de jogadores que nos projetam para outro patamar. Ferran [Soriano, CEO do Grupo City] foi claro. Estamos todos conscientes. Se as pessoas esperam outra coisa e ela não acontece, o erro está nas expectativas.
ge: Como o Bahia deve se comportar na próxima janela de transferência?
Renato Paiva: [Reforços] Pontuais. Já contratamos 20. E, nessas 20 contratações, no Bahia, no Benfica, no Flamengo, no Bayern de Munique, vai sempre haver contratações que falham e contratações que acertas. Falham por adaptação do jogador, por erro do scout, por adaptação ao clube, ao campeonato, o que seja, ao treinador. Vai sempre haver falhas. Agora... Nós contratamos muitos jogadores, estamos a construir uma equipe. Continuo a dizer, estamos a construir uma equipe. Olho para os exemplos aqui dentro. Quanto tempo levou o Abel [Ferreira, técnico do Palmeiras] a construir uma equipe; quanto tempo levou o Luís Castro [técnico do Botafogo] a construir uma equipe, com os mesmos jogadores, e que saíram muito poucos. No caso do Abel, seriam dois, o Scarpa e o Danilo. Portanto, manter esta estabilidade é muito importante, este corpo principal da equipe, e reforçar de forma pontual. Não tem lógica ser de outra forma. Trazer, de fato, qualidade para aumentar a competitividade e aumentar a qualidade do elenco.
ge: Alguns jogadores estão aquém do desempenho, caso de Chávez e Kayky. Acredita que seja dificuldade de adaptação?
Renato Paiva: Bastamos outras vez com as expectativas. Kayky, de fato, é um jogador de tremenda habilidade, mas saiu do Fluminense muito jovem. Chegou ao City e não conseguiu se firmar, foi para Portugal e também não conseguiu se firmar. É um processo sem que, em algum tempo, Kayke tenha jogado com regularidade. Isso é algo crítico para um jogador de futebol, para um jovem. E o jovem sai do Brasil com as expectativas muito altas. Bastamos outra vez com as expectativas. Kayky, de fato, é um jogador de tremenda habilidade, mas saiu do Fluminense muito jovem. Chegou ao City e não conseguiu se firmar, foi para Portugal e também não conseguiu se firmar. É um processo sem que, em algum tempo, Kayky tenha jogado com regularidade. Isso é algo crítico para um jogador de futebol, para um jovem. E o jovem sai do Brasil com as expectativas muito altas.
Nós olhamos para a parte técnica e tática, mas temos que olhar também para o “mar de dúvidas” que passa na cabeça do Kayky, por exemplo, que chegou como uma estrela, mas não consegue ter o rendimento ideal
Estamos recuperando jogadores. Às vezes, pode ser mais demorada ou rápida, mas precisamos que eles se entreguem mais. O Chávez é a mesma coisa, ele é um bebê. Nunca saiu do Equador, a não ser para jogar pelo Independiente del Valle. Tinha o contexto extraordinário de uma equipe feita, que jogava de olhos fechados e de atletas que ajudavam os mais novos. A equipe lá acolhe jogadores jovens com muita frequência. Ele estava na sua zona de conforto, em uma equipe muito bem formada. O sistema que eu alterei no Independiente, do 4-3-3, para o esquema de três zagueiros, que ainda hoje jogo assim, mudei também as funções do Chávez para fazer esse corredor, exercendo a função de ala. Chávez mudou de vida completamente. Veio para uma realidade diferente. Estava no clube que não tem uma torcida de peso, e quando a torcida decide vaiar e insultar esses jogadores durante o jogo, eu não posso aceitar isso. Temos que olhar para cada caso. Essa ideia de tratar jogadores da mesma forma é um engano. Eu não trato eles de forma igual. São pessoas diferentes. Eles têm todos o mesmo objetivo, que é o nosso: entregar bons resultados. O que é que o jogador ganha com as críticas? Nada. O que a torcida ganha? Um jogador a menos em campo. A partir do momento em que a torcida se torna hostil para um jogador da sua equipe, pode ter um jogador a menos em campo, já alguns jogadores não têm tanta experiência assim no futebol. Por isso, a torcida acaba fazendo com que o Bahia jogue com um a menos em campo. Por isso minha insistência: se quiser vaiar e insultar, façam isso para mim. Durante o jogo, apoiem e façam festa. A nossa torcida é uma das maiores do Brasil nesse aspecto. Quando acabar o intervalo ou o jogo, reclamem e criticam, mas não durante o jogo.
ge: Como avalia a pressão da torcida com o treinador e jogadores?
Renato Paiva: Quem tem que avaliar o meu trabalho é o Grupo City, pessoas capacitadas para avaliar o trabalho do treinador, são as pessoas que estão no dia a dia
O trabalho do treinador avalia-se na performance coletiva e no desempenho individual dos jogadores. Não é a curto prazo, pode ser de médio a longo. Essa é a perspectiva de quem manda, porque agora quem manda são eles [o Grupo City]. A torcida tem uma perspectiva emocional e cultural no Brasil. Se está mal, deve-se intervir para corrigir. Somos todos uns conformistas. Exemplos de continuidade são Luís Castro e eu, dois portugueses. Para não ser nacionalista, olha o exemplo de Vojvoda. É um grande exemplo de continuidade, ano passado chegou a ficar na zona de rebaixamento e olha onde está hoje. É a torcida que tem razão? Às vezes, não estou dizendo que a torcida não tem razão. A continuidade é uma coisa que baliza o City, o trabalho diário. Mas o torcedor não analisa isso, é passional. É um trabalho de médio a longo prazo, porque é tudo novo. Vou dizer isso centenas de vezes: se eu viesse ao Brasil treinar o Palmeiras, eu não ia pedir o mesmo tempo, porque o elenco está feito. Eles já têm suas ideias. Aqui é tudo novo, são 20 jogadores novos de todos os lugares do mundo.
ge: Renato Portalupi, do Grêmio, critica a forma que os treinadores estrangeiros são tratados no Brasil. Já Abel Ferreira, do Palmeiras, também tem reclamado do tratamento ao se queixar da arbitragem. Como avalia essa situação?
Renato Paiva: Eu respeito. O Renato Gaúcho tem o direito à opinião, não foi um ataque direto. Pra mim não foi ofensivo. O Abel, se acha que deve reclamar da arbitragem, é uma visão dele. Tenho, e sempre tive, respeito à arbitragem. Sei que eles erram como nós todos. Não vejo isso por diferentes bandeiras. No caso dos insultos aos estrangeiros no Brasil, para mim, algumas expressões soam pejorativas para os técnicos estrangeiros. Isso cai mal, para mim não é certo. Eu respeito a todos. Eu não vou tratar ninguém por “esse brasileiro”, “esse português”, “esse espanhol”, porque cai mal. Nesse caso já vamos entrar no caso de racismo, xenofobia… olha o caso de Vini Jr., e foi na Espanha. Mas acho que tem que ter uma repercussão, porque o racismo é uma das coisas mais nojentas que tem. Devem ter campanhas pró-respeito. Não deve-se estar no campo de futebol, trabalhando, e ser chamado de “filho disso”, “filho daquilo”. O futebol é uma das únicas profissões onde o trabalhador é insultado. Parece que os torcedores têm o direito de insultar. Portanto são opiniões e eu respeito.
ge: Falando em Grêmio, você já conseguiu eliminar o clube gaúcho na Pré-Libertadores de 2021, quando estava no Independiente Del Valle. O que esperar desse confronto desta vez defendendo o Bahia?
Renato Paiva: Quando chegamos ao Del Valle, no Equador, no nosso primeiro ano, o Independiente nunca havia sido campeão nacional. No nosso primeiro ano fomos campeões nacionais. As barreiras existem para se bater. Isso, que seja uma motivação para nossos jogadores. Nós vivemos para querer ser melhores todos os dias. Se eliminarmos o Grêmio vamos alcançar algo que nunca atingimos, seremos melhores. Eu ter eliminado, eliminado entre aspas, ter jogado contra o Renato, com o Renato, não é contra. Grêmio x Independiente de fato nos ganhamos 2 x 1 em Assunção, jogamos em casa neutra por causa do Covid. Depois tivemos que jogar em Porto Alegre, na casa do Grêmio, no jogo de volta. Mas de fato ganhamos esse jogo, 2 x 1, 2 x1. Outros tempos, outras equipes, outras realidades. Aconteceu, um fato. Não significa que agora tenha que acontecer. Temos outras equipes. Renato volta a estar com o Grêmio, mas com um elenco diferente. Eu estou em um clube diferente. Eu acho que está aberto. Estamos invictos ainda nessa Copa.
As pessoas gostam de falar do coletivo, gostam de falar que sofremos gols de bola parada, mas já fizemos três. Ninguém fala. Só fala dos gols que sofremos. Ninguém valorizou os gols de bola parada
ge: Você tem optado por um time mais defensivo nos últimos jogos. É algo pontual ou vai mudar jogo a jogo?
Renato Paiva: É adversário a adversário. Jogo a jogo. Momento a momento. Realidade a Realidade. Elenco. Porque agora estamos sem um monte de jogadores. Nós estamos trabalhando os dois sistemas, e eu quero ter a equipe preparada para dois sistemas. O 4-3-3 eu ainda não sinto a equipe preparada para isso. Vai estar. Mas quero que seja uma equipe que tenha duas caras, que eu possa mudar o esquema durante o jogo. Mas enquanto não tiver os dois sistemas estabilizados, não vou fazer esse tipo de opção.
ge: Qual mensagem que você pode mandar para o torcedor, que tem te cobrado tanto durante os jogos?
Renato Paiva: Na rua, felizmente as pessoas felizmente têm sido maravilhosas. Não tive nenhum problema ainda com alguém que fosse agressivo. As pessoas podem fazer críticas, desde que saibam fazer, e eu aceito, gosto muito de ouvir a opinião das pessoas. O resto, redes sociais eu não tenho. Tem a parte feia de irem até a rede social da minha filha me insultar. É muito feio. É muito feio fazer isso. Minha filha me encaminhou umas mensagens muito feias. Volto a dizer, se concentrem em mim. Estes limites estão ultrapassando. Campanhas de racismo, sim. Campanhas de civismo, por que não? Campanhas de civismo. Minha filha não tem culpa. Ela é jornalista, faz o seu trabalho. Temos uma relação pai e filha. Não tenho direito de receber esse tipo de insultos porque sou o pai dela. É algo feio e acho que era evitável. A única coisa que quero dizer ao torcedor é que tenho muito respeito, e que apoiem os jogadores os 90 minutos. Sejam a 12ª força do Bahia durante o jogo. Os jogadores precisam disso. Depois, quando o jogo parar, são livres. Até lá, apoiem os jogadores.

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Below quote for decorating after a loft conversion. A lot of prep is required to the ceilings etc. estimate is 3-4 weeks.
2 x Attic Rooms, Bathroom and Attic Stair –Apply 1 mist coat to new plaster and 2 topcoats of Durable Matt in Brilliant white on ceiling and walls. Apply 2 coats of Primer, 1 coat undercoat and 1 coat of Satin in Brilliant White to all new woodwork.
Bedroom 1 – Fully prepare ceiling, walls and woodwork. Apply 2 coats of Vinyl Matt in Brilliant White to ceiling. Strip walls and apply lining paper, apply 1 basecoat and 2 topcoats of Durable Matt in Brilliant White to walls. Apply 2 coats of Satin in Brill White to woodwork.
Bedroom 2 – Fully prepare ceiling, walls and woodwork. Apply 2 coats of Vinyl Matt in Brilliant White to ceiling. Apply 1 basecoat and 2 topcoats of Durable Matt in Brilliant White to walls. Apply 2 coats of Satin in Brilliant White to woodwork.
Existing Hallway and Stair - Fully prepare ceiling, walls and woodwork. Apply 2 coats of Vinyl Matt in Brilliant White to ceiling. Apply 1 basecoat and 2 topcoats of Durable Matt in Brilliant White to walls. Apply 2 coats of Satin in Brilliant White to woodwork.
Bathroom - Fully prepare ceiling, walls and woodwork. Apply 2 coats of Vinyl Matt in Brilliant White to ceiling. Apply 1 basecoat and 2 topcoats of Durable Matt in Brilliant White to walls. Apply 2 coats of Satin in Brilliant White to woodwork.
Lounge - Fully prepare ceiling, walls and woodwork. Apply 2 coats of Vinyl Matt in Brilliant White to ceiling. Apply 1 basecoat and 2 topcoats of Durable Matt in Brilliant White to walls. Apply 2 coats of Satin in Brilliant White to woodwork.
Kitchen - Fully prepare ceiling, walls and woodwork. Apply 2 coats of Vinyl Matt in Brilliant White to ceiling. Apply 1 basecoat and 2 topcoats of Durable Matt in Brilliant White to walls. Apply 2 coats of Satin in Brilliant White to woodwork.
Labour £5450.00 Materials £ 1100.00 approx.

First year after retirement, Buffon signed onto manage AS Cittadella.
Brought in youth & scouts for youth academy.
Only transferred/bought players my scouts found (for realism). Stuck to Italy, Spain, Portugal, & United States.
Best signing was ST Sang Bin Jeong from Minnesota. He lit up Serie B with 27 goals in year 1, & after falling just short in playoffs, scored 38 in year 2, with guaranteed promotion, & a miraculous victory in Copa Italia over Fiorentina.
Year 3, summer 2024, RC Lens made an offer i couldn’t refuse - 48 million for Jeong 🤯 owners took roughly 10 million for profit, so 38 million into budget (still more than previous two seasons budgets, combined and doubled).
With this capital, we are focusing on development of strong youth academy, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese players. Finally was able to hire 3 amazing scouts (all 4/5 ⭐️). We have signed our youth academy graduates to long term deals, and brought in some veterans to help us avoid relegation this season as we battle the giants of Italy.
Currently have 2 (75) 17 year old gk (Italian) who alternate games, an Italian 19 year old RW (72), Spanish CAM (81) year old, all with 90+ potential. Working on finding a defender to match with Alessio Buttaro (75 overall).
Vets are Bonnuci (retiring), Falcao (retiring) & Adama Traore.
After 8 games we’re 2-3-3, with crippling defeats to Napoli & Juve (each 4-1).
Also in Europa League, currently head of our group with 1-1-1 record.
(Only play on Legendary & sim away league games for authentic stats & standings, and so I can finish a season much faster).
Considering this being final year with Cittadella, if Juve job opens up. Would like to help Cittadella avoid relegation & ensure they see nice profit for their youth stars when I come to sign them next year for Juve.

6/7/23
Homestead Bar & Kitchen, Morristown, NJ
Set 1: One More Dance-> Evergreen-> Northern Lights-> Wireless, Balls of Yarn, Bad Side of the Moon [1], Burritos El Chavo 2 [2]
Set 2: One Stop Shop-> All Wheels Turnin’, You [3]-> Lay Down Sally [4], Hux, Island Afterlife-> 12 Pounds of Pain
Enc: Zugzwang
[1] Elton John [2] with Alex commentary on Canadian fires [3] FTP, original [4] Eric Clapton
*Abby Bryant & the Echoes opened

Is it possible to change the baby’s gender? I tried the strawberries and pop music hack but she gave birth to two boys. I saw something about turning cheats on and then typing cas.fulleditmode on and hold shift click on baby, but when I click on the baby only 3 things come up, set as head, reset object, and starves baby. Is it possible to change the baby boy to a female?

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Hey, folks! Chapter 6 is here! Sorry for such a long wait—I decided to go ahead and give myself some extra time to write and edit (and deal with irl shenanigans). This is my longest chapter yet—nearly 4.4k words! o_O
Anyway, thanks to u/CruisingNW for the title, and of course, thank you u/SpacePaladin15 for this wonderful universe! Well, without further adieu, let's get into it!
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Memory Transcription Subject: Meyra Yeirel, Spacecraft Engineer Apprentice
Location: Veyr, Veyrian Homeworld. Outer Orion Spur.
Date: September 11, 2182.
I pushed myself away from the table, staring at the unconscious Veyrian. In my hysteria, I hadn’t been able to process much aside from what she had said. But her golden eyes… there had been something wrong with them, but I hadn’t caught precisely what it was. I glanced around at the trio. I wasn’t an expert at reading predators’ expressions, but they were undeniably shocked. Galya as well. She sat frozen in her seat, her blue eyes staring into space. I couldn’t fathom why they were so shocked. Was it what I had told them? They should’ve known everything already. Did the Veyrian say something particularly important? If so, why was it so important?
The predators snapping into action derailed my train of thought, causing me to flinch. My heart seized up as I saw they were going for the Veyrian.
Oh, Myern, they’ve snapped, haven’t they? I thought frantically as they crouched next to the Veyrian. I closed my eyes and grimaced, preparing to hear the horrid sound of flesh ripping and the pain-filled screams of the Veyrian.
. . .
. . .
I opened my eyes. To my surprise, the predators had flipped over the Veyrian and were apparently checking if she was alive. I put my paw on my chest, trying to calm my breathing. At every turn, these predators subverted my expectations. Not killing me on sight—both last night and today, not killing me in my sleep, preventing the house from burning down, and remaining calm despite me apparently rocking their entire worldview. Next thing I knew the gray would tell me that it was a herbivore.
“Connor,” the gray growled, “help me out here.”
The ape moved to the other side of the Veyrian and helped the gray. They hauled the Veyrian to her feet and dragged her to the couch. I tried to catch a glimpse of her face, but I couldn’t see anything since her head hung low. They laid her on the couch. The gray tucked a pillow under her neck.
“Go get some water,” the gray commanded, swatting the primate’s arm. It obeyed, hurrying away to the kitchen. “Hey, Galya.” It snapped its claws. Galya flinched and looked at the gray. “Get some pillows.”
Galya put a paw to her head. “Y-yeah. Alright, then.” She stood and got the gray the pillows it wanted. She sat down as the gray tucked the pillows underneath the Veyrian’s legs.
“Thanks, by the way,” the gray added, glancing at Galya.
“You’re w-welcome.” The Venlil stared into space, obviously perturbed by something.
I couldn't believe the brainwashing on Venlil Prime was so overbearing that the Venlil were completely unaware of the galaxy around them. Same for the Terrans and the Arxur. I shuddered to imagine what sort of techniques their governments used to subjugate their populace.
The ape returned with a glass of water and handed it to the gray. The gray took it and stared down at the Veyrian, apparently watching for something. From my place at the table, I couldn’t the Veyrian’s face. The gray didn’t seem to be particularly disturbed by anything, so maybe I had just been imagining things. But… my mind still couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong.
I shook my head and gathered my nerves. “H-how did you learn to do all that?” I shuddered as the gray laid its eyes on me.
“My mom was a nurse,” it growled. “She taught me how to handle this sort of situation. In case of emergencies, you know?”
The ape made a strange, sharp chuffing as if something was caught in its throat. I stared at the ape, trying to guess what that sound meant. It was baring its teeth—was it angry? Did the gray say something wrong?
“Looks like it paid off, eh?” The primate swatted the gray’s shoulder. “You always complained about your mom lecturing you on how to perform CPR or how to do the Heimlich m—”
The Veyrian bolted upright, gasping for air. Everyone in the room flinched in unison. The gray acted immediately and handed the Veyrian the glass of water. She took it and began drinking with reckless abandon, spilling the majority of the water on herself. She breathed deeply and put her arm over her eyes. The ape sped away to the kitchen once more.
The thought of a gray possessing medical knowledge shocked me. They only knew how to maim, maul, and murder. They weeded out the weak, making no allowances for undesirables. No amount of UN and Dominion propaganda could change the fact that the gray were bloodthirsty monsters. And yet… here one was in my home. No one was dead. The walls weren’t painted red and orange with the blood of Veyrian and Venlil alike.
The primate returned once again and sat in front of the Veyrian. It gave the glass to her and leaned forward, steepling its long, gangly fingers in front of its face. It looked like it was struggling for words as the Veyrian drank—much slower this time. As the Veyrian finished, the ape lowered its paws.
“So, uh, how are you doing?”
Despite not understanding primate body language, I could tell it had just died inside.
“I mean uh… damnit.” The ape’s head hung low.
The Veyrian removed her arm from her face. “I have not… have not been d-doing well.” Her voice was raspy as if she hadn’t used it in a very long time.
“You uh, you don’t look the best either,” the ape commented. It gestured toward the Veyrian as a whole.
It was right. The Veyrian’s fur in the morning light looked even worse than it had the night before. The Veyrian coughed and turned her head to look around the room. That’s when I realized. I stared at her head, expecting to see her eye appear on the side of her head, yet it never came.
Not until she had turned to look
right
at
me.
I felt a bolt of terror through my chest. I staggered backward, knocking my chair down. A scream built in my throat as I stumbled and fell against the wall. They all stared at me, a mixture of shock and confusion scrawled across their faces.
But they were all a blur. Those two golden eyes stared right into my soul, delving into my psyche and shattering it.
I sunk to the floor, tucking my head between my legs. I hyperventilated, my heart racing. All outside sounds were faint. I barely registered them. Calm down, Meyra, it’s ok. You’re ok. I thought frantically. No, you’re not ok. You have several predators in your home, and she has something extremely wrong with her. They must’ve been torturing her. Changing her DNA. I should’ve snuck out in the middle of the night and run down to the exterminator’s office. Oh, Myern, I’m next aren’t I? I started rocking, unable to control myself. You’re fine, it’s fine, I’m fine. It’s all just a dream. It’s all just a dream. It’s all just a dream it’s all just a dream it’s all just a dreamit’salljustadre—
I flinched as a paw touched my shoulder. I looked up, shaking.
“H-hey, ma’am, are you alright?” Galya asked gently. “What’s wrong?”
I pointed at the twisted Veyrian and curled back into a ball. “Her—her eyes. Wh-what did you d-do to her?”
Galya’s ears drooped in confusion. “Her eyes? What’s wrong with—” she glanced at the Veyrian and back at me. She took a step backward, her eyes widening. “W-wait, what’s wrong with your eyes?”
“Galya, can’t you see that she’s pani—wait, what?” The primate growled inquisitively.
I took a glance around the room. Fear had dawned on their faces. They stood in a semi-circle, stuck in a state of tension. I couldn’t understand why.
But those eyes.
Those two golden eyes.
They stared at me, echoing the horrors of the cruelty of the UN and the Dominion. Myern knows how they had done it. And I was sure I was about to find out. To my horror, she stood slowly, baring her teeth as she went.
Oh, Myern, I thought helplessly. They’ve brainwashed her, too.
“I apologize for thy situation,” she rasped. The trio snapped to look at her, causing me to flinch. “I know… I know this must be quite a shock. To all of thee.”
I breathed shallowly, listening as she spoke. She had a strange accent, alongside her deeper, raspier voice. I had never heard her accent before. Despite my sheer terror, I was intrigued.
“I am Xertalis, goddess of time and space,” she proclaimed. “The former goddess, I should say.” Her head hung low as she stared at the ground.
The trio glanced at each other. The ape closed its eyes and waved its paws around. “Woah, woah woah—hold on. Let’s take this one step at a time. First off, what the ffffffuck? You’re saying all that back in the library really… really happened?”
Xertalis’ silence was enough of an answer for the primate.
“And so… and so all the stuff on TV is real?” It glanced at me. “And that I’m not imagining things?”
“You sure as hell aren’t imagining things,” the gray growled. “I’m seeing this shit.”
Their lack of disturbance surrounding Xertalis and her eye placement was almost more terrifying than the situation I was in. I mustered the courage to speak, despite the voices in my head screaming for me to shut up. “Wh-what the farrik is wrong with you?!” My voice faltered as three pairs of binocular eyes stared at me. “Why are you s-so concerned about my eyes? What about hers?” I waved an indignant paw at Xertalis.
“There’s nothing wrong with her eyes!” The gray roared, causing me to flinch. It put its claws on its head and paced back and forth. “This is fucking insane! What the fuck happened last night? Did our drinks get spiked? No, we didn’t bring drinks. Was it the snacks?” It sat down heavily on the couch, holding its head in its claws. Its knee bounced erratically as it sat.
Nothing the gray had said made sense to me. What drinks? What snacks? Did Galya feed them in the middle of the night?
Galya put her paws in front of her in a placating gesture. “Guys, let’s—let’s just eat some food, and then talk about this. I get that this is pretty insane, b-but yelling isn’t gonna get anything done.” Galya glanced at me. “Besides, I’m sure we’re all starving. Right?”
“Y-yeah,” the ape said. “Let’s do that. Maybe a hot bowl of oimal will help clear our minds.”
Galya put her paw on the gray’s shoulder. It looked up at her, its eyes glossy. “I’m sorry to interrupt you, Kiile. You’re the only one who knows how to cook, and well, you saw how well it went when Connor tried.” She bared her teeth. “How about it?”
The gray took a shuddering breath and bobbed its head. “A-alright. Okay.” It stood and closed its eyes for a moment, breathing deeply. “Let’s g-get this.” And with that, it headed towards the kitchen. As it left, it wiped its eyes.
I stared at Galya, completely floored. A gray. Crying. No, grays can’t cry. They don’t have emotions. They have two modes. Murder, and Stalking. They don’t feel panic or sadness or fear, I thought. But a small, creeping voice asked, Then what was that? I shook my head, trying to shake it off. That was fake. Manufactured. The apes must’ve been teaching the gray how to fake emotions. And yet, the voice persisted.
Galya didn’t notice me staring and instead walked up to Xertalis. Her snout scrunched up as she approached the filthy Veyrian, yet still attempted to speak to her.
“We uh, you should probably get showered,” Galya said. She stood as if she were uncomfortable.
Xertalis didn’t pick up on her discomfort. She flicked her ear inquisitively. “I know not what a… shower is. But I shall dine, for I am quite starved. My long slumber has taken all my energy.” As if to accentuate her plight, Xertalis swayed on her feet.
“Okay, then,” Galya muttered. “Um, well, let’s get you some clothes? Or a blanket at least?”
Xertalis tilted her head at Galya. “What are clothes?” She echoed my thoughts exactly.
“You know what? It’s fine. I’ll just go get a blanket.” Galya grabbed the primate’s paw. “Connor, c’mon.”
Xertalis sat down and watched as the two sped down the hallway. She looked around the room, her ear flicking as she laid her eyes on something new. She seemed particularly interested in the analog clock hanging on the wall. It wasn’t anything special. The numbers and the claws glowed faintly. The [seconds] claw ticked constantly. I swore I could almost hear it over the sound of the gray cooking in the kitchen.
The gray cooking in the kitchen, I thought, amused. I chuckled. The gray cooking in the kitchen. I let out a short laugh. The gray cooking in the kitchen! I started laughing uncontrollably. The absurdity of the whole situation finally got to me. I rocked back and forth, gesturing helplessly with my paws. At some point, my laughter turned to sobs. I put my head in my paws and cried, my tears running down my snout. The gray cooking in the kitchen. Oh, Myern, what am I going to do?
I looked up, and Xertalis was staring at me, perplexed. “What is thy sorrow? Why dost thou act in such a way?”
I gestured vaguely at everything in the room. “Wh-what can I say? I… I’m fucked! I have two p-predators—three predators—in m-my home, and I sure as Xyek c-can’t call the exterminators, otherwise I’ll b-be accused of harboring pr-predators!” I splayed my paws in front of me helplessly. “H-how in the ever living fuck did they g-get here?! The closest UN planet is-is-is—” I gesticulated wildly “—I d-don’t even know how far. Did they u-use FTL? But how did they g-get planetside?” I put my paws on my face and screamed. The sound came out muffled.
I looked up at Xertalis. I could barely hold her gaze, yet her eyes held undeniable sorrow and guilt… and an odd hint of fear. “I will explain,” she said quietly. “Everything. Just… wait.”
I put my paws on my chest and breathed deeply. I tried to calm my mind, yet it was near impossible. All these thoughts bouncing around in my brain like stray bullets. The voices telling me to run away screaming, and the voices telling me to stay and learn. Should I stay or should I go? Should I stay or should I go? Back and forth, back and forth! I wish I could make it stop. I wish I could just wake up, and wake up to a nice, hot bowl of oimal. I wish I wasn’t alone. I wish they were still here.
My thoughts were interrupted by Galya and the ape returning. The primate was carrying a blanket—one of the blankets from the guest room. It approached Xertalis and held it out.
“Sorry we took so long,” Galya apologized. “We sorta had to dig around for it, and we didn’t figure she’d like us going into her room.”
I cringed internally as Xertalis took the blanket and wrapped it around herself. That’s not going to wash out very well, is it?
“Thou are fine,” Xertalis said, taking the blanket. “I thank thou, for it is quite cold in here.”
The gray came around the countertop with a steaming pot in its claws. “You guys came back right in time,” it growled. It placed a pad on the table and set the pot on top of it. “I found some brown sugar, thankfully, so it’s not gonna be too bland.” It hurried into the kitchen and returned with a bowl. “There were also some apples, but there wasn’t any milk, so we’ll just have to do with water.”
The ape stopped Galya in her tracks. “You go and sit down, alright? I’ll help get the bowls and stuff.”
Galya stared at the primate for a moment. “Are you sure? This whole thing has been pretty stressful for you, I imagine.”
The ape made the same, strange chuffing noise. Except it somehow sounded… sadder? I tilted my head. “I’m fine. Just almost became a human flambe last night. At least the mattress downstairs was comfortable.” The primate glanced at me before moving into the kitchen.
Galya took a seat at the table. Xertalis sat across from her. “So you weren’t uncomfortable?” Galya asked.
I pushed myself up and leaned so I could see into the kitchen.
The primate shrugged and glanced at the gray. “Well, as comfortable as I could be while sharing a mattress with Godzilla over here.”
“Ha!” The gray barked, causing me to flinch. “That’s rich, coming from King Kong, Lord of Mattresses.”
My gaze bounced between the two nervously. Their words didn’t seem friendly. But… their tones. I didn’t know ape or gray social cues, but they almost sounded friendly. Yet another piece of a constantly shifting puzzle. Their moods seemed to have gotten better while I was having my breakdown, which struck me as oddly ironic. Slowly, I moved to the table and took a seat at the far end. The primate and the gray returned with bowls, spoons, and cups full of water, which were being transported on a tray.
I watched in surprise at how deftly the gray moved the cups to the table. I had only ever known gray to be clumsy and brutish. But there was almost an artistry to its movements.
“How did you do that?” I blurted. I cringed as everyone turned to look at me.
“Put the cups on the table?” It shrugged its shoulders. “I don’t know. Practice? I’m a waiter at the Toreros on main street.”
Toreros? That’s not a real restaurant, I thought, perplexed.
I watched as they passed the oimal around themselves. Galya, who was closest, pushed the pot and apples toward me. I sniffed it suspiciously. It didn’t smell any different, but I knew some drugs didn’t have a smell. But… I was hungry. Reluctantly, I served myself and pushed the pot away. Everyone began eating—aside from the gray. The fact that an ape was eating oats and fruit surprised me. I almost couldn’t believe it. And yet, there it was, right in front of me.
Xertalis scooped up some oimal daintily and blew steam off it. “I suppose I shall tell thou my story, and explain thy plight.”
The change of mood was palatable. The entire table stared at Xertalis, prepared for what she had to say.
“As I have said, I am Xertalis, the former goddess of time and space.” She raised her paw as the gray opened its mouth. “Many centuries ago, mortals believed in gods. They believed that they could bestow miracles, rend mountains and valleys to pieces, and offer enlightenment. Alas, those beliefs have faltered. That is why I am so weak.”
She took a slow sip of water.
“My powers have waned as mortals’ beliefs have waned.” She held an apple slice between her paws and turned it over. “I could not even age this fruit if I desired. If I tried to open a portal to your universe, it would kill me.”
The primate steepled its paws in front of it. “So how did we get here? Why did that book teleport us to… wherever the hell this is?”
Xertalis pondered the apple slice for a moment before popping it in her mouth. Once she had chewed, she spoke. “I would not rule out the fact there might be other forces at work. I might have been the goddess of time and space, but I am not the only deity with the ability to twist reality.”
The trio glanced at each other. “That’s not concerning at all,” The ape stated. “So… what do we do?”
“There is not much,” Xertalis said quietly.
“So we’re stuck here?” The primate cried. “Stuck in a universe where humans and gray are being genocided? Where the police shoot at innocent people? Where crazy bastards with flamethrowers run around?!”
“Wait,” Galya butted in, “what if we like, spread word of your existence?”
Xertalis stared at Galya. “And who would believe? Who would believe that a god walks amongst mortals?”
Galya tapped the table with her claw. “Uhhh… shit.”
“Well, there’s gotta be some sort of religious group somewhere, right?” The gray asked. “There’s the Church of Myern just down the street if I remember correctly.”
I flicked my ear affirmatively. “Yes, there’s a church. But… they might not be t-too fond of her eyes.” My voice faltered as they all looked at me. “Her eye placement? It’s abnormal.”
“So you’re telling me that normal Veyrians in this universe look like you?” The gray growled.
“Y-yes…?”
The gray rubbed its eyes. “Holy shit.” It held its claws up. “Look at this. I’m shaking.”
As the trio was processing what Xertalis had told them, she ate her oimal. Despite the fact she must’ve been starving, she ate slow and daintily, as if she had practiced eating in such a way for years and years. The fact she was eating calmed my nerves a little. But she’s a goddess—apparently—she might be immune to drugs. Or was she a goddess? Xertalis’ monologue confused me.
Nevertheless, I was hungry, and I didn’t function properly when I was hungry. I lifted a spoonful of oimal and ate it. The flavor caught me off guard. It was sweet and perfectly cooked; masterfully put together. I hadn’t ever expected oimal to taste as good as this. I found myself taking bite after bite.
The table was silent as everyone mulled over the information that Xertalis had disclosed. I glanced around the table. I felt a pang of bittersweet nostalgia as I watched the four of them eat. I physically recoiled in surprise. Galya glanced at me, perplexed, but I ignored her.
I turned over the feeling of nostalgia in my mind. It was strange. I shouldn’t be feeling this way about my literal enemies. And yet…
I looked at the wall opposite me. Among the paintings was a frame. And inside that frame, a family portrait. I stared at it for a long moment, emotions boiling in my chest.
You shouldn’t be feeling like this, Meyra, I thought half-heartedly. These are your enemies. They’d gladly rip you to shreds or stab you in the back if given a chance.
I glanced between the portrait and the small group at my table. It’s been so long… surely I could…? No. I took another bite of oimal, burning my mouth. I sipped my water quickly. No. That would be a death sentence. But the way Galya elbowed the gray and the primate playfully, and how they talked as if they were good friends…
Lost in my train of thought, I hadn’t noticed Xertalis had finished her food until she had stood up. “That was a most delicious meal,” she said. “I thank thee for thy culinary skills.” Xertalis bowed her head to the gray, who bowed its head in return.
“You’re welcome,” it growled. “It’s the least I could do.”
“I must now bathe myself. Where might your bathing room be?”
I pointed down the hallway. “Last door on the right. You can’t miss it.”
“Most appreciated.” And with that, Xertalis left the table.
I noticed the trio watching her as she left. I felt another pang of nostalgia in my chest. I immediately quelled it. Now wasn’t the time to be feeling sentimental.
The primate turned around. “She’s got an interesting way of talking, huh?”
The gray bobbed its head. “Yeah. But she’s a goddess apparently.” I tilted my head as I recognized the sound of skepticism in its grating voice.
Galya furrowed her brow and flicked her tail. Before she had a chance to speak, she was interrupted by Xertalis.
“I require assistance,” she said. “This bathing room lacks water.” She tilted her head slightly. “I know not how to draw it. Perhaps the girl could help me?”
Galya choked as she was taking a sip of water. Water dribbled down her chin. She recovered and turned to Xertalis, her cheeks tinted orange. “Uh—I’m sorry, b-but that’s like, not um… that—I don’t…”
Xertalis looked at the predators. “Perhaps one of the boys, then?”
I gawked as the primate’s face turned a bright shade of red. The gray’s face had grown noticeably darker as well. They glanced at each other and exchanged a silent conversation.
“Um, couldn’t—couldn’t she d-do it instead?” The primate pointed a long, gangly claw at me.
I stiffened. Me? I thought. “I-I can’t,” I blurted. “There’s, uh—I hurt my leg when I fell.”
“Your leg’s fine,” Galya said. She squinted at me. “It’s not really appropriate for kids to help an adult, anyway.”
“She just wants someone to help her figure out how the bath works!” I said indignantly. “That’s hardly inappropriate.”
“You’ll know how your bath works better than we do,” the ape interjected. “Besides, it is a little, uh, odd to make us do it.”
“But—” I began.
“I do not care who assists me,” Xertalis said in a low, steely voice. “Stop thy bickering and make thy choice.”
The trio stared at me. I stared back in disbelief. Did they want my heart to fail? Galya flicked her tail, indicating for me to hurry up. It was obvious that they weren’t going to move.
So it was all up to me.
I took a deep breath and clenched my paws. With great effort, I pushed myself away from the table. I tried to keep my breathing stable as I walked over to Xertalis. I avoided her eyes and motioned down the hallway.
“J-just this way,” I muttered. I glanced at the trio. Galya swished her tail supportively. The primate displayed its thumbs and bared its teeth. The gray whipped its tail across the floor erratically and flashed its razor-sharp fangs.
Suddenly dealing with Xertalis’ eyes didn’t seem like such a bad deal. Without another word, I speed-walked down the hallway.
Meyra, how in Xyek did you get yourself into this situation? I thought helplessly.
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