Everything comes back to Austen. Jane Austen.
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He deals the cards as a meditation
And those he plays never suspect
He doesnt play for the money he wins
He doesnt play for the respect
He deals the cards to find the answer
The sacred geometry of chance
The hidden law of probable outcome
The numbers lead a dance
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
But thats not the shape of my heart
He may play the jack of diamonds
He may lay the queen of spades
He may conceal a king in his hand
While the memory of it fades
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
But thats not the shape of my heart
Thats not the shape, the shape of my heart
And if I told you that I loved you
Youd maybe think theres something wrong
Im not a man of too many faces
The mask I wear is one
Those who speak know nothing
And find out to their cost
Like those who curse their luck in too many places
And those who smile are lost
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
But thats not the shape of my heart
Thats not the shape of my heart
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Apologies if this one's been used already but... takes all weapons of war - everything in the area that has nonconsensual harm or destruction as its primary purpose - and bends it into a pretty little heart shape.

I had just started reading this forum not long before registering, but now an idea has jumped into my head. Surely there has been some sort of school set up in Senshi territory. And where there are schools you need teachers.
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I looked across the line of students watching for their reaction to my arrival. I had an even dozen. There was of course the mandatory cat girl, another with featureless white eyes, and a pink haired girl who seemed to be trying to hide any reaction to my appearance. Strange, Pink Hair had blue hair in her student file's photograph. And what do you know, this term there was not one but two actual boys in the class, and judging from the way one was busy tugging at the collar of his shirt he neither approved of nor was used to wearing a tie. Not my fault, I wasn't the one who designed the uniforms.
Welcome to my class. My name Andrew, but for now you may call me Mister Fauho, Teacher, or Sensei. Hmm, I think Pink Hair has decided upon finding me cute, that does not bode well.
Let me start with an issue that has come up in the past. If you have any problem with being taught by a man or a furry, well tough, I've been told to stop offering to let people transfer into the classes that are going to lose the upcoming competitions. Second, I do not answer to fluffy, fox boy, or fur ball. Third, for those about to ask, yes that would be you Melissa, no I am not a kitsune. One, count it, one tail. Forth, and those of you who need this warning know who you are, I do not take glomping well. Great I don't think Pink Hair got the message, even if I was looking her right in the eyes as I said it.
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I shall have to read more of what's been posted before going much further...
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Will the transhumanist future have catgirls? Does Japan still exist? Well, there is your answer.

I'm trying to find an older Buffy fic with the following plot points:
Giles got Joyce pregnant during the "band candy" incident.
Faith's new watcher is not Wesley, but the daughter of Emma Peel.
It's Xander/Faith.
I know it's on FF.net, I just can't find it anymore.

Hola!
I've been reading Bob's Drunkard's Walk starting when there were only a handful of chapters posted for Walk II... let's see that would have been late 98 or some time in 1999.
I live here in the States, on other forums you'll see "The sunny southwest" for the location tag. I enjoy science fiction, fantasy, RPGs (and have characters in a few online games), various genres of anime (including magical girl, I'm one of those excited by the double good news of StrikerS starting up and the clues that Nanoha has been licensed), and as has become clear by now parenthesis. I'm also a fan of forensic programs. Medical Detectives and it's new incarnation as Forensic Files, North Mission Road, Body of Evidence, Dr. G, CSI Vegas...
As the user name hints I'm also furry fen, but as I like to say I'm not actually insane. Crazy yes, insane no. Speaking of Nanoha, Yuuno is clearly a furry in denial. I mean really, "Gee, I've just lost a magical fight and don't even have the strength to stand up. I know! I'll turn myself into a ferret!" I think if we ever get to see flashback's of his life prior to the first show we'll see he was always looking for excuses for ferret time.
Like many Americans I have managed to get into debt. Credit cards. Can't live with them, can't live with them. Slowly getting it paid down, and once it is don't intend to let it get so loaded again for anything short of an emergency. But without annoyances the good things in life wouldn't have anything to be compared to.
And I really need to start studying Spanish again so I can say more than Hola!
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Will the transhumanist future have catgirls? Does Japan still exist? Well, there is your answer.

We've set up coalitions for the Great Lakes groups on Freedom with my & Chris' other established SGs there so we can get around with their telepads. Should make things a bit easier.
Hero side is with Last Line of Defense
Villain side is with V.I.L.E
FYI: For those that have the SG Teleport vet reward, you can use it to port to a coalition base.
Enjoy!
Global: @Jimmy Amp
"Broad-minded is just another way of saying a fellow's too lazy to form an opinion." -- Will Rogers

Well one of the snipest bob posted won't get out of my head, since in an RPG long ago I had a mech named Kirika...
no plans to continue this but with this out of my head I will hopefully finish my work and get back to fenspace.
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I raced down to the hangar, desperate to stop her before thousands of lives where lost uselessly. The hangar hummed with the power of three fusion reactors coming to full combat power, and the clanking sounds as the hundred ton mech disentangled itself from it's docking bay. I place myself in front of it as it glides out of the bay with amazingly graceful steps for such a large and bulky looking machine.
"Get out of my way, Doug."
I shook my head. "I'm sorry, Kirika. I can't let you do this."
Barely suppressing a gulp as her four medium plasma lances took aim on me, even though I knew this to be just a reflex action in response to her irritation.
"Don't make me escalate this," she said softly. "I know your limitations."
I let a little smile creep out. "That's as may be. But you don't know all my strengths."
"Unless one of those strengths is surviving hard vacuum I'd suggest you get out of the way. I'm starting to empty the hangars atmosphere in ten seconds." Zephiris, the ship AI, announced, interrupting our little starting contest. "Sorry Doug, but Kirika does outrank me."
E: "Did they... did they just endorse the combination of the JSDF and US Army by showing them as two lesbian lolicons moving in together and holding hands and talking about how 'intimate' they were?"
B: "Have you forgotten so soon? They're phasing out Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

It was indeed a good Friday as members of the Legendary and friends completed Positron, earning Bella her Task Force Commander badge.
On the team were Bella Fuego, Marcus MacHine, MechaDeuce, Cobalt Shrike (Who we welcome to the Legendary) and Atomyc Force.
Like Thibor before her, Bella had issues with the military mind of Paragon's scientist turned superhero.
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Marcus doing his best Keld with no name imitation.
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With his Posse. (There is a joke here, but I am going to restrain myself - no I'm not - 'Ah told you to russle up a posse!')
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Bella - Have hottub will travel.
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End mission pictures.
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From Left to right
MechaDeuce
Atomyc Force
Some Armoured Git
Bella Fuego
Marcus MacHine
Cobalt Shrike.
Marcus gives Positron a wet willy - keld slime.. ew.
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This was one of the most painless Posi TFs ever done.
Shayne

According to a thread on anifics.com, the FFML seems to have died. It is, however, being replaced with a google group. Here is the link for anyone that's interested.
groups.google.com/group/ffml

The wall of Redcap magic made it impossible for re-inforcements to reach the growing battle at the University. When the wall was first created, members of the MAGI and various Supergroups rushed to the scene to break the wall, but it stood against everything. At the head of the group, waiting for the MAGI and the Cabal witches to break the barrier, Evangelia stood next to Lora'lai. Silence reigned over the two for a few minutes before Eva looked up at Lora'lai.
"Are you sure there's nothing we can do?" Lora'lai shook her head.
"They'll let us know when we can be teleported in, Eva. The only hero inside is one of ours, so we have priority."
"But Lora,"
"Excuse me, would you be Evangelia?" A hero asked as he stepped forward. His crimson and black flamescorched uniform and the skull melted into his helmet gave him a fearsome look.
"Yes, I am. Who are you?" The helmet seemed to turn slightly, as if taking in both Eva and Lora'lai at the same time.
"I'm Blaze Falcone of the Dawn Patrol, and one of Shizuru's closest friends. I want to be on your team when you enter." Eva looked at Blaze for a moment. "OK, you can come with." Turning back to look at the wall, Eva sighed as Blaze moved to stand on the other side of Lora'lai. "I hope she's ok."
"Shizuru's a fighter. She'll hold them off long enough for us to charge to the rescue."
Blaze's helmet never turned but his statement was all that was needed as the three continued to wait.
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This is one of the three scenes I've actually gotten written for the story I'm working on that encompases three things
1. Bio Story of being a student at the university. Internet Classes of course.
2. The lvl 43 Bar Binge, which happens at the end.
and
3. her new costume with the wings. I'll throw and image in sometime this weekend for those who haven't seen it.
Questions, Comments, umm.... Grammer Check? I'll take anything!When engaging, nothing beats a full frontal.
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In the epic rage of furious thunder
legends create their tales
when the twilight calls and the dark lord falls
our glory will prevail