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Utari Onzo
Praetorian Auxiliary Force Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
733
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Posted - 2015.10.26 15:50:39 -
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On Sunday, 25/10/117, I was officially baptised into the Amarr Orthodox faith by Holy Mother Amalath of the Order of Jamyl. Pending processing of the relevant paperwork, I am now an official member of the faith and a full subject of the Amarr Empire.
It has been a long home coming, with its fair share of trials and doubts. I am certain there are plenty of distant relatives of mine back in the State who will be disappointed that I am renouncing that heritage. Some might even say that I spit on my father's grave, but I counter this by saying my father himself was a convert. He took up the faith and culture of the woman he loved and embraced it as his own.
In the State I always felt out of place. Raised as best as my parents could do in believing in the Scripture, and standing out for my foreign face, my difference to the other boys at the Ishukone schools was evident. As much as I respect and try to honour parts of my Caldari heritage, ultimately my soul has always belonged to God.
Since becoming a capsuleer shortly after the loss of both of my parents, I have wandered the cluster, and beyond. The Citadel, The Forge, Tribute. Providence, Domain and Anoikis. I have lived in these different places, trying to find where I fit in with God's Plan. Reconciling the many divergant parts that make up the whole of myself has lead to weakness, fear and a wanderlust, never quite at ease with where I am for long.
However. Towards the end of my employment with XIII, the wormhole corporation I helped restart, I finally found my home. Amarr. The Empire of God. With the help of the faithful and my friends I have felt the strength to fight addiction. With the help of my brothers and sisters of Amarr, I have found a place I feel I can belong. With the help of my extended family, notably my Grandfather Lord Thiago Gallius, I have managed to embrace the heritage my parents truly desired for me had things been more ideal those twenty and seven years ago.
From the bottom of my heart, for all those who have helped me get to this stage of my journey, I thank you. To the Praetorians who have taught me the meaning of fighting for God and Throne, I thank you. To Holy Mother Amalath who taught me of all those finer details, and worked for nearly a year bringing my religious education up to scratch, I thank you. Thal Vadam, Bel Boma, Samira Kernher, Arkon Sarain (God take his soul) and inumerable others, thank you.
Finally, to all those who have tested me. Those whom have been my opponants in the warzone, made me doubt myself, or otherwise filled my heart with a holy rage, I also thank even you. Without the darkness and struggles, I would never have known the bliss of the light.
I hope to continue this journey, and thank God for the opportuny I have been granted to walk His Path.
Amarr Victor.
"Face the enemy as a solid wall
For faith is your armor
And through it, the enemy will find no breach
Wrap your arms around the enemy
For faith is your fire
And with it, burn away his evil"
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Wendrika Hydreiga
563
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Posted - 2015.10.26 16:55:45 -
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I'm happy for you Mister Onzo! Finding one's place in this wacky corner of the universe is super hard, and being a pious devout of the faith has certainly made you a better person.
I wish you the best as a true citizen of the Empire. |
Satja Askariin
Adamantine Tactical Acquisitions
27
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Posted - 2015.10.26 17:30:41 -
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I'm truly happy for you and somewhat feel blessed to have been witness to the ceremony. |
Pieter Tuulinen
Pyre Falcon Defence and Security Multicultural F1 Brigade
5735
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Posted - 2015.10.26 18:28:48 -
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You are not one of us and you do our heritage no favours by choosing to retain the pieces of it that you find attractive, but you are a good man on your own merits. Hopefully that means you can be comfortable with your choice, your spirituality and that you find a welcome in the Empire.
Whether or not you've dishonoured your ancestors is, frankly, between you and them - I hope other Caldari remember that the choice to follow The Way is at the very heart of The Way in the first place.
"Caldari Prime burns, those left behind are choking on the dust and ash that fills the air, and you demand our surrender? Is this a joke? You have only hardened our resolve. Every drop of blood you have taken from us will be repaid -- with interest."
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Vollhov
Senators of Eridan Red Alliance
352
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Posted - 2015.10.26 18:30:13 -
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My congratulations
Thanks you -í-íP Falcon "that helped to quit EVE"
Grand Empress Jamyl Sarum YC110
Empress capsuleer.
CCP can never come up with such a character as Jamyl Sarum.
"All these wayward children."
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Utari Onzo
Praetorian Auxiliary Force Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
739
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Posted - 2015.10.26 19:10:46 -
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Pieter Tuulinen wrote:You are not one of us and you do our heritage no favours by choosing to retain the pieces of it that you find attractive, but you are a good man on your own merits. Hopefully that means you can be comfortable with your choice, your spirituality and that you find a welcome in the Empire.
Whether or not you've dishonoured your ancestors is, frankly, between you and them - I hope other Caldari remember that the choice to follow The Way is at the very heart of The Way in the first place.
I wondered how long it would take for a Caldari to remind me of what I knew all my life.
Yes, Mr Tuulinen, I am not Caldari. Not anymore and probably never was. While I speak of Caldari heritage, which I cannot erase nor would (as it's fundamentally part of me) I am not Caldari myself. I am Amarr. And while I do retain certain habits and mannerisms from my time growing up in the State, and do my best to perform certain things accurately in the way I was taught, it is not for the favour of the Caldari that I do them, but rather for my teachers. I might try to make tea in a Caldari fashion, but it will never be true Caldari tea, made by a Caldari. And I'm ok with that now.
Please understand it is not with ill intent or any sense of bitterness I say these words, simply to clarify that I long accepted what you say. I thank you for your kind words on my merit, and can only speak favourably in regards to your own conduct during the Pakhshi Peace Conference.
Good fortunes be with you, and your people.
"Face the enemy as a solid wall
For faith is your armor
And through it, the enemy will find no breach
Wrap your arms around the enemy
For faith is your fire
And with it, burn away his evil"
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TomHorn
Bushido Code.
239
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Posted - 2015.10.26 19:16:23 -
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Many different peoples have been intrigued and curious about the Amarr faith over the years , i like many Caldari believe in the wisdom of our spirits and the Way. The Amarr are our long term allies and friends in the war against the Federation. I wish you well on the undertaking and path you have chosen Utari Onzo. My only advice is, when you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. It will have been a life worth living.
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Vollhov
Senators of Eridan Red Alliance
353
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Posted - 2015.10.26 19:17:32 -
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Utari Onzo. Question. Why did did you become Amarr. Only after the death of Her Majesty the Empress Jamyl Sarum What's stopping you to do this earlier I so just take an interest.
Thanks you -í-íP Falcon "that helped to quit EVE"
Grand Empress Jamyl Sarum YC110
Empress capsuleer.
CCP can never come up with such a character as Jamyl Sarum.
"All these wayward children."
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Utari Onzo
Praetorian Auxiliary Force Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
740
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Posted - 2015.10.26 19:22:40 -
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Vollhov wrote:Utari Onzo. Question. Why did did you become Amarr. Only after the death of Her Majesty the Empress Jamyl Sarum What's stopping you to do this earlier I so just take an interest.
The long path to a baptism is not done overnight. While I was raised in the faith by my parents, I was not able to access an education sufficient for any kind of "fast track" application for citizenship. I started the proceedings to become a baptised citizen many months ago while the Empress still walked with us, and sadly the time it was considered right for that baptism was a time that Her Majesty had returned to God.
Know that I have always carried His Word in my heart, it is just an unfortunate timing of bureaucracy that my final acceptance has taken place now.
"Face the enemy as a solid wall
For faith is your armor
And through it, the enemy will find no breach
Wrap your arms around the enemy
For faith is your fire
And with it, burn away his evil"
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Avio Yaken
Pyre Falcon Defence and Security Multicultural F1 Brigade
2148
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Posted - 2015.10.26 19:25:28 -
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Cong-rates to you utari, i would consider you a Ally so i only hope the best for you in your future..i hope you find comfort in this new life and that you will never regret your choice..but..im sure you won't so i have no need to worry...
Luck to you friend
(.___________________________________________.)/
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Goldfinch
Order of Jamyl
507
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Posted - 2015.10.26 19:26:26 -
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Congratulations, Mr. Onzo on the religious service. We have received an affadavit of Reclaiming from mother and are in the process of digitizing it.
In the meantime, these three items have been submitted and your Citizenship is being fast-tracked.
1. Combined Form C-791 BR-1 along with the aforementioned affadavit of Reclaiming to the Amarr Civil Service and the Ministry of Internal Order
2. Form C-3088 to the Amarr Civil Service
3. Form R-200 to the Ministry of Assessment
We will provide an update upon receiving your Certificate of Citizenship, as well as confirmation of processing of forms C-3088 and R-200.
\J/
veiled and bound
my origin story (on R109)
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Vollhov
Senators of Eridan Red Alliance
356
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Posted - 2015.10.26 19:28:27 -
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Quote:The long path to a baptism is not done overnight. While I was raised in the faith by my parents, I was not able to access an education sufficient for any kind of "fast track" application for citizenship. I started the proceedings to become a baptised citizen many months ago while the Empress still walked with us, and sadly the time it was considered right for that baptism was a time that Her Majesty had returned to God. Know that I have always carried His Word in my heart, it is just an unfortunate timing of bureaucracy that my final acceptance has taken place now.
But all the same how much gave her death. Sadly it all.
But I'm happy for you. I am happy for all of you.
Thanks you -í-íP Falcon "that helped to quit EVE"
Grand Empress Jamyl Sarum YC110
Empress capsuleer.
CCP can never come up with such a character as Jamyl Sarum.
"All these wayward children."
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Valerie Valate
Church of The Crimson Saviour Sani-Sabik
1085
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Posted - 2015.10.26 19:29:38 -
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Congratulations on embracing one of the True Faiths.
Doctor V. Valate, Professor of Archaeology at Kaztropolis Imperial University.
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Pieter Tuulinen
Pyre Falcon Defence and Security Multicultural F1 Brigade
5738
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Posted - 2015.10.26 21:28:35 -
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Utari Onzo wrote: I wondered how long it would take for a Caldari to remind me of what I knew all my life.
Stating the obvious is part of my Civire birthright. ;)
Utari Onzo wrote:Yes, Mr Tuulinen, I am not Caldari. Not anymore and probably never was. While I speak of Caldari heritage, which I cannot erase nor would (as it's fundamentally part of me) I am not Caldari myself. I am Amarr. And while I do retain certain habits and mannerisms from my time growing up in the State, and do my best to perform certain things accurately in the way I was taught, it is not for the favour of the Caldari that I do them, but rather for my teachers. I might try to make tea in a Caldari fashion, but it will never be true Caldari tea, made by a Caldari. And I'm ok with that now.
You would not be the first person I've spoken with to look like one of us, talk like one of us and yet not be one of us. I was simply reminding you that the culture your family eschewed a generation back is every bit as complex and nuanced as the one you chose to be part of. I don't grudge you that choice, believe me, and I respect you for having the courage to step firmly into one camp and leave the other behind - how else could you be a whole person?
Utari Onzo wrote:Please understand it is not with ill intent or any sense of bitterness I say these words, simply to clarify that I long accepted what you say. I thank you for your kind words on my merit, and can only speak favourably in regards to your own conduct during the Pakhshi Peace Conference.
Good fortunes be with you, and your people.
Then we have spoken with a single purpose, with no rancor and no misunderstandings. This has been a very good conversation.
"Caldari Prime burns, those left behind are choking on the dust and ash that fills the air, and you demand our surrender? Is this a joke? You have only hardened our resolve. Every drop of blood you have taken from us will be repaid -- with interest."
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Arkoth 24
Phayder Research
13
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Posted - 2015.10.26 22:40:32 -
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Adults with imaginary friends are pathetic. |
Aria Jenneth
Pyre Falcon Defence and Security Multicultural F1 Brigade
1736
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Posted - 2015.10.26 22:50:10 -
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Arkoth 24 wrote:Adults with imaginary friends are pathetic.
Oh, gods and spirits, pilot-- I keep half-expecting you to have something worthwhile to say. Maybe that's naive of me?
Congratulations, Mr. Onzo. |
Wendrika Hydreiga
568
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Posted - 2015.10.26 22:52:59 -
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Arkoth 24 wrote:Adults with imaginary friends are pathetic.
And you are an awful Sansha wannabe that has to remind everyone how much of a jerk he is! Constantly!
Just let Mister Onzo have his moment okay? |
Mitara Newelle
PIE Inc. Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
253
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Posted - 2015.10.27 02:30:16 -
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Congratulations, and welcome, 2nd Lt Onzo. |
Deitra Vess
Hounds of War. Hashashin Cartel
706
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Posted - 2015.10.27 02:49:38 -
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Congratulations. Good luck with your not so new found..... uh..... heritage I guess? |
Alizebeth Amalath
Order of Jamyl
353
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Posted - 2015.10.27 03:08:24 -
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God Bless you, Utari. |
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A Good Poster
Hedion University Amarr Empire
16
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Posted - 2015.10.27 03:56:13 -
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Can I have your stuff? |
Arkoth 24
Phayder Research
13
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Posted - 2015.10.27 08:36:48 -
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Aria Jenneth wrote:Oh, gods and spirits... There is a reason for you to be such miserable, i guess.
Wendrika Hydreiga wrote:And you are an awful Sansha wannabe that has to remind everyone how much of a jerk he is! Constantly!
Just let Mister Onzo have his moment okay? Mr. Onzo was weak. So now he finally found an imaginary god to blame, to hide behind, to make decisions for him. And, what is more important, he found people who would tell him what that god wants him to do, to think, to fear.
So - yes, it is the moment. |
Elmund Egivand
Federal Defense Union Gallente Federation
795
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Posted - 2015.10.27 09:14:41 -
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Arkoth 24 wrote:Aria Jenneth wrote:Oh, gods and spirits... There is a reason for you to be such miserable, i guess. Wendrika Hydreiga wrote:And you are an awful Sansha wannabe that has to remind everyone how much of a jerk he is! Constantly!
Just let Mister Onzo have his moment okay? Mr. Onzo was weak. So now he finally found an imaginary god to blame, to hide behind, to make decisions for him. And, what is more important, he found people who would tell him what that god wants him to do, to think, to fear. So - yes, it is the moment.
And who are you to dissuade others to believe whatever they want so long as they keep it to themselves whenever not prompted.
Evergreen ~ Evergreen ~ Evergreen ~ EVERGREEN ~ Evergreen ~ Evergreen ~Evergreen ~ Family
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Arkoth 24
Phayder Research
13
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Posted - 2015.10.27 09:23:36 -
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Elmund Egivand wrote:And who are you to dissuade others to believe whatever they want so long as they keep it to themselves whenever not prompted. Religion is ignorance. Ignorance is the source of most ugly human's deeds.
Let it spread around, let it grow stronger, let it enslave minds - and another Dark Ages will come.
As for us - we don't mind, actually. |
Elmund Egivand
Federal Defense Union Gallente Federation
795
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Posted - 2015.10.27 09:31:09 -
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Arkoth 24 wrote:Elmund Egivand wrote:And who are you to dissuade others to believe whatever they want so long as they keep it to themselves whenever not prompted. Religion is ignorance. Ignorance is the source of most ugly human's deeds. Let it spread around, let it grow stronger, let it enslave minds - and another Dark Ages will come. As for us - we don't mind, actually.
So why speak your mind at all?
Evergreen ~ Evergreen ~ Evergreen ~ EVERGREEN ~ Evergreen ~ Evergreen ~Evergreen ~ Family
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Arkoth 24
Phayder Research
13
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Posted - 2015.10.27 09:40:46 -
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Elmund Egivand wrote:So why speak your mind at all? Why to kill defenseless miner or to help lost explorer? Why to bring war or peace? Why to live or to live not?
Why most of all things happen? Just because they can. |
Wendrika Hydreiga
573
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Posted - 2015.10.27 09:43:47 -
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Arkoth 24 wrote: Religion is ignorance. Ignorance is the source of most ugly human's deeds.
Let it spread around, let it grow stronger, let it enslave minds - and another Dark Ages will come.
As for us - we don't mind, actually.
Yikes! That's a lot of edge! You can probably shave your head with your fingertips from all that edginess!
Silly Sansha wannabe person! |
Arkoth 24
Phayder Research
13
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Posted - 2015.10.27 09:49:13 -
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Wendrika Hydreiga wrote:Yikes! That's a lot of edge! You can probably shave your head with your fingertips from all that edginess!
Silly Sansha wannabe person! You're acting as a 12 years old girl. Was it some kind of malfunction during your creation process or a booster side-effect?
Just a researcher's curiosity. |
Elmund Egivand
Federal Defense Union Gallente Federation
795
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Posted - 2015.10.27 09:54:00 -
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Arkoth 24 wrote:Wendrika Hydreiga wrote:Yikes! That's a lot of edge! You can probably shave your head with your fingertips from all that edginess!
Silly Sansha wannabe person! You're acting as a 12 years old girl. Was it some kind of malfunction during your creation process or a booster side-effect? Just a researcher's curiosity.
Speak for yourself. Only an attention-deprived edge-lord goes on and on and on about how much he doesn't care about anything. It sounds more like you care enough to try to convince others, over and over again, just how much you don't care.
Why do anything at all? Alot of reasons, actually. Perhaps it's for pragmatic reasons. Perhaps it's to foster social solidarity. Perhaps it just feels good to do things. Perhaps it's simply instinct. Perhaps it's for, as what a Goon would say, lulz. In your case, it seems that your reason is because you want to show just how edgy you are and get showered with praises of your edginess.
If you really want to show off your edge-lord, just go train into a Succubus-class Frigate and go wreak some havoc in low or null sec. You really aren't convincing at all when all you do is spout about how little you care on a forum.
Evergreen ~ Evergreen ~ Evergreen ~ EVERGREEN ~ Evergreen ~ Evergreen ~Evergreen ~ Family
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Wendrika Hydreiga
573
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Posted - 2015.10.27 10:04:00 -
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Arkoth 24 wrote: You're acting as a 12 years old girl. Was it some kind of malfunction during your creation process or a booster side-effect?
Just a researcher's curiosity.
I am at least nine times older than that and I don't have to justify my natural charm and adorableness! You will find people much more aggreable and kind when you're not stomping around like a big jerk!
Also, I'm a thousand times more of a scientist that you will ever hope to be! I pratically ooze science! |
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