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It's only been 16 months, though it might be considered necroing.
What's your favorite pokemon design? (Purely based on looks)
Favorite entry in the pokedex?
Favorite pokemon overall?
If by favorite instrument you mean my favorite to play, piano. Favorite to listen to is piano. One that makes me smile whenever I see it are the bagpipes
Favorite type of shirt to wear?
I'm rereading HoA, and this quote stood out to me.
"'And who are you?' she asked a third time.
'The companion of a god. A man who can see whispers and feel screams"'
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The relationship has changed how it views itself?
That's awful. While I don't have any specific advice, have you tried to befriend some of your friends' friends?
Welcome! Have yourself a free upvote! On my first read of WoR I stayed up to 4 AM as well.
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