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Hey, when an Epic flirts with you, you flirt back. And if you happen to be watching, you don't interrupt. Unless you're an Epic too. Either way, Autumn will panic a bit inside. Also: "But fro yo is gross," Sweetfrost complained. "Gelato is just as low in fat and it doesn't taste like sugar-covered feet."

The Icecreaminator and Sweetfrost were eating ice cream. Sweetfrost polished off her tub of Ben and Jerry's and said to the Icecreaminator, "I think we should try gelato next." Yes, much better. Your move, mail-mi. This time, in The Dalles, Autumn ponders the proper protocol for flirting with an Epic who could turn her into a sparkling explosion.

Backtrack's glasses made everything look strange. Grass and pine needles took on a darker hue. The sky—what she could see of it through the pigs—was a garish shade of purple. The pigs looked pinker than any pig had a right to be, dropping squirrels that appeared nearly black. But the glasses couldn't explain Autumn's shirt, which had begun to glow softly. That would be the Epic pressed against her, cheek to cheek, who had begun to purr. “It´s a date then." If she wasn't serious, she was very good at acting that way. Most Epics stuck to verbal flirting; precious few went right for a hug. "Seems I´ll have to help your town now, you cute little fox.” Autumn kept her hand in her pocket, finger pressed firmly against the recording chip. She couldn't let go. Letting go would mean sending the data to Arsenal. Then again, if she had a date tonight, he'd find out anyway. A date. She had a date. With an Epic. “What´s first on our agenda then Glass, blowing stuff up, making sure no longer Pinky doesn´t start crying by hooking him up with the tsundere or some more cuddling, please tell me it´s the cuddling.” Autumn kept the button pressed. She would tell Arsenal later, when she told Vondra. He would learn about her date when she wanted him to, when she could give him the short and official-sounding version. "It was somewhat unexpected, but I believe it's essential to the security of the town, sir. It might even open a door to further cooperation with Dallesport." Yes, that was what she would tell him. After she smashed the recording chip and tossed the pieces into a bonfire, of course. Bill and Jordan, for their part, were doing a commendable job of keeping straight faces. They know it's not my fault, right? I mean, I've never flirted on the job before, ​so if someone asks…. "I…well, Backtrack got shot earlier, so we were kind of on our way to getting that looked at. You—" Sounding both professional and flirtatious while an Epic who could turn her clothes into an IED was hugging her and rubbing her cheek against hers was more difficult than Autumn thought. "You want to join us? And I don't think I caught your name?" Sparks! Too professional! Fix it, fix it before she— "Mine's Autumn. Not Glass. Well, Glass is my last name, but—" It sounded more confident in her head, before the Epic hugged her again. ​"…but Autumn's fine."

So, mail-mi, what's next for Quota and Timeport? I was thinking maybe Quota could show off how far he can go….though it'll be hard for him to top killing someone with a piece of paper, he'll certainly try. Or maybe we could make up two completely random characters who spend the rest of the night eating ice cream. You know. For a change of pace.

I like to think Ricardo retorts with "Since when do you care?" Yes. Everything they introduce is explained, usually within that episode. The only one I can think of where they don't explain just what's going on is "Midnight," but in that one, the Doctor not learning what's going on is kind of the point. (It's also an awesome episode and I'm super excited for you to watch it. ) Which one are you on now?

I'll be doing it again this month. How long should it be, do you think? I could write a decent bit about Spokane if I wanted to.

"What does the S stand for?" "Alligators." "But...but that doesn't start with an S." "No, but you won't care when you're surrounded by alligators."

And even more sadly, Quota would see that as a waste of potential. You're going to dredge up some bad memories, Quota. Funtimes won't enjoy reliving them. And you won't like Funtimes when she's not having a fun time. Not. One. Bit.

Yes. Yes, you did. You can stop now. Seriously, Timeport, I think it'd be best for your career if you quit while you were ahead and took a job where you're not allowed to touch a firearm.

Yes. Yes yes yes yes yes. My theory: Captain Hammer was an Epic sent back by a time-bending Epic to prepare the way for others. They didn't count on him being such an idiot. And the music. I have two songs from that series on my iPod and I'm considering buying more.

I'm indifferent towards it.

Yes. He'd inflame emotions like contentment and the joy he felt from his last kill, not knowing that this would probably just make Timeport more excited to kill him. His next move would be to try and inflame discontent and indifference.

1. He has powers similar to Quota's, though he's more of a malevolent Rioter than a malevolent Soother. His apathy is just how he normally feels. 2. Nope. I didn't have any plans for him. Just...don't be too mean to Ricardo? Oh, who am I kidding. This is Timeport we're talking about. Ricardo, it was nice knowing you.

To be honest, I'm not sure how to write Autumn's next post in a way that doesn't tempt me to replace all those words with this gif:

That was more condescending than flirtatious (speaking as someone who has had "dear" and "hon" used against her in more than one argument ).

Yeah, I think it could maybe sort of be taken as flirting, but it was more just mocking him because they thought he was an Epic. Each year, more than three young people die from killer laser wasps. That's more deaths from spontaneous loss of gravity and sentient pencils combined.

Ray or Voidgaze, Ray or Voidgaze? Either one would start the year well. "Also, don't do drugs. Because you WILL hallucinate things. And die. And if you get drunk at a party, you might find yourself ambushed by an army of killer laser wasps…but you won't be able to run, because you'll be too drunk." (I have the feeling Anvilicious and Moral Guardian would get along quite well. )

I haven't yet. Am I the only one thinking the characters we choose might be portents for the coming year? Beginning the year with Backtrack may have invited cowardly men in bad sunglasses, while beginning it with Lightwards may have invited an army of evil scientists intent on banning public displays of affection with the force of prehistoric reptiles. Sam, on the other hand, is an emotionally healthy if very sarcastic individual, which bodes well for the coming year. (Also, I'm wondering: when left on their own tonight, should Nathan try to cheer Sam with a flashback to Lord Snakehands?)

[rarity voice] While I do agree that it conveyed the curse as unstoppable, I must ask what is wrong with making a curse unseen? I do believe this would make the curse far more terrifying, as the characters could not know when it took effect until their loved ones all degenerated into their darkest selves. Of course, while I believe the curse cloud was unnecessary, I would certainly agree that the effects of the Shattered Sight in particular were well conveyed amongst the main cast. [/rarity voice] And lovable characters. One of which is perhaps the most legendary Doctor of them all.

The best way to get through Ye Olden Episodes of Doctor Who is to not focus on the special effects. (I would give the same advice to anyone watching Once Upon a Time*.) They're pretty terrible, but I'd say the stories make them worth it. This also goes for Classic episodes like The Five Doctors and Genesis of the Daleks. Terrible, terrible special effects (the former has Cybermen played by actors wearing metallic bodysuits and metal masks) but such good stories. And, like Newan said, the special effects do improve as the series goes on.

I just saw this movie yesterday, and all I can say is….I hope Marvel keeps adapting some of its more obscure titles, because I'm almost inclined to say Big Hero 6 and Guardians of the Galaxy are better than some of the more well-known adaptations. I hesitate to say that, because I do have a soft spot for Cap, and I'd list Iron Man and The Avengers as some of the best superhero movies I've ever seen, but holy cow was Big Hero 6 good. Gushing in spoilers. If I had one criticism, it would be that I both want and dread a sequel. I want more, but any sequel would have to be as good, if not better than, the original.

Though…the destruction of Oregon clearly traumatized her. If she'd met Nighthound, who knows if she'd ever recover.

If it's horrifying and nonsensical (Lightwards views kissing his beloved's forehead as "too intimate"; Nighthound is…well, Nighthound), yes. And thus Shiny Sparkle was hailed as the savior of Oregon. Oh, Oregon was destroyed, of course. But she nuked Nighthound, and that was all the evidence anyone needed that she was the most heroic of heroes.