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But only, for like, the first 6 questions, it is starting to get late.

Now that I have attained a certain measure of wisdom, I feel qualified to dispense it in a reasonable fashion of matching length.

I will spend at least 10 seconds thinking of an appropriate response.

After 6 questions have been answered, the topic will be permitted to purge.

Now, what's on your mind?
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Billy is a lucky boy.

S4E16: Operation P.R.O.M.

"What are you, Vatred now?" Already off to a strong start. Considering the title and targets, I've a feeling this operation will be a bit more literal than most.

As Hunter and friends are flying in the SPHINX base, it just now hits me that I've seen this thing before in the OSI propaganda video that I distinctly remember pointing this thing out on because it reminded me of White Base. It also occurs to me that we never did learn what S.P.H.I.N.X. stands for.

21's 'solve the mystery of 24's death' plot makes some progress, while Sgt. V and Shoreleave have some fun.

You know that this finale is gonna be serious when The Nozzle gets a mention.

As everyone starts mixing together for Prom malarkey, 24 seems to be definitively revealed to be 'real' in this scene here with other dead people. Every other scene I can think of has always been firmly 21's pov or open to interpretation.

In what might be the creepiest thing to happen on this show yet, Rusty learns what some communities have done to his name. It is definitely a dick move, because I was trying to enjoy some food, show.

"Don't tell Secret President" Been waiting for more reference to this.

As Hunter is chatting with the black guy in the cell, I feel like maybe a bit much of Sgt. Hatred's voice is creeping into him, but the same VA and all.

Oh snap, is 21 officially quitting? And perhaps even switching sides? He could legit pal with Brock if that's the case!

"WE MADE OUT ON TOP OF YOU" I almost feel sorry for The Monarch, but he more or less was asking for it.

OSI general dude shoots himself into space because alien tech has a chance at curing penis cancer. It...makes about as much sense as anything else this show's thrown at us, and will possibly retroactively be the cause of a thing or two that have already transpired. Things are not what they seem, after all.

...although that line more aptly applies to those darn prostitutes.

All in all, quite the notes to end an episode on. I'd have felt sorry for anyone who had to wait years before any more progress was made with all these loose ends dangling, begging to be tied up.
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Bones takes the mirror "Damnit Lionel, I'm a fighter, not a person-who-looks-at-mirrors!" and threatens the Five Fingers of Death with its own reflection.
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Jeff Zero posted...

Bones is now Karl Urban imo

Why did I have a feeling you were going that direction with the name <3
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Bones...what an uninspired name. Not that Bones had much time to dwell on that, or brains with which to engage in the dwelling thereof. No, this was a time for action, and his action was clear. "What you said!"

Bones follows behind Lionel, ready to offer whatever support a skeleton like him can offer in their defense of Ishiene.
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You had a name once, but you do not remember it. It has been so long. You are a skeleton warrior born from the remains of a prior explorer. The Labyrinth is your home, and now some living are making enough noise to wake the dead. You venture forth to investigate.
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Tea is my drink of choice, but I am not opposed to the occasional coffee. I maintain that it has one of the best smells in existence.
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DeepsPraw posted...

Aquarius because I like that song from Hair

Aka 'dude in a suit watches hippies go on an acid trip' I've never seen it, but I know my mom liked the song and had it on some CD collection. In the clip video here with the visuals, it actually is pretty decent. Not bad for Aquarius propaganda. You'll be a real sign in no time if you keep that up.

swordz9 posted...

I have been, but social anxiety isn't too easy to treat. I think I've tried like 6-8 different medications the last year and none have made life any easier. I sleep better at least, but that isn't much considering a sleep pill could do the same. Just gotta keep trying stuff until something clicks, but I've also felt I may be stuck like this forever and it's a pretty sad thought

This is about 10x too real for a dumb topic like this. Hopefully you'll find something that works. There are a few things that get me anxious, but definitely nothing like what someone taking medications must feel.

Sceptilesolar posted...

It helps that I actually am a Scorpio, beyond the fact that I would have voted for my favorite troll regardless.

Yeah, I was actually born on the cusp, making me Libra/Scorpio, so I was delighted that two of the best trolls happened to correspond to those signs.
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swordz9 posted...

Mine is Leo, but I'm pretty sure I'm nothing like a Leo. I probably could be if anxiety wasn't crippling my life though >_>

A cowardly lion, need any ruby slippers? Or in this day and age, I guess they would be pills. Shiny red pills that take you home when you swallow them. Oz was ahead of its time.

Gatarix posted...

Karkat > Vriska > Terezi > others

but all three are fantastic

I both love and hate that all discussion about zodiac signs on the internet will now inevitably involve homestuck trolls. On the one hand, it diverts any actual discussion, but on the other hand, who even cares about astrology any more?
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HeroDelTiempo17 posted...

Sceptilesolar posted...

Vriska is the best troll.

same

Are you a Cancer? I guess even a stopped clock and all that...

Pirateking2000 posted...

FFDragon posted...

LIbra

because it's mine

also Terezi

Homestuck is cool and all, but you people and your lazy block posting are frustrating! I mean, you're cool because you are right, but look at DYL above this post who thinks he is cool because he is this thing

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/Taurus2.jpg

Does that look cool to you?
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Pokewars posted...

RyoCaliente posted...

Sagittarius. I got a bow and arrow man.

Great, they're multiplying. According to the current poll results there aren't too many of you lot. It isn't too late to switch to a cooler sign. Like Leo. I had no idea there were that many furries on B8, but I shouldn't be that shocked!

Jeff Zero posted...

Maybe I'm a Lion

Jesus Christ, its a lion, get in the car! Ahh memes, that was a funny one back in the day. Congratulations, you picked the winning sign for now. You think that makes you feel special? Well you're not. You're not a Jeff, you are a Zero. You should be that special snowflake 'I am totally a zodiac sign guys' Ophiuchus. You snake your way onto the board and then bite everyone!

velocycloraptor posted...

Cancer, enjoy walking sideways

Sentences, enjoy not making full. Is Cancer is the sign for special people? Well, enjoy your Leo boost, I guess.
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azuarc posted...

I dunno, under the Chinese zodiac, I'm a metal monkey. That sounds pretty rad. Much better than some balance beam.

Again with the Chinese! Why be budget Ironman when you could be some dude who carries water arou...ok, maybe you with this round. ****ing Chinese stealing American Zodiacs...

Sceptilesolar posted...

Vriska is the best troll.

^5

FFDragon posted...

LIbra

because it's mine

also Terezi

These are both solid reasons! In fact, let me read your fortune for today "You are handsome and cursed with good opinions!"
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PerseusRad posted...

kateee posted...

Taurus

because it's mine

You two should lock horns together already. Jeez, that's some Gemini if I ever saw it. You can let yourselves get shot at by our wannabe cupid too if one of you tries to object.Robazoid posted...

I'm a proud Horse under the Chinese zodiac

Does the poll look like "Ching chong ni hao horse" to you? This topic isn't about no pansy ass Chinese Zodiac. If you wanna make a MLP Zodiac topic, be my guest.
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Do you know what a bow and arrow gets you? Nothing but drama and dumb romance. You tell somebody that they've failed a city, and then you spend years creating a franchise only to be upstaged by some punk whose only skill is timeline fornication. Your world is a mess, and you are the king of messes.

I recommend being a fish. Your life isn't any better, but you've already forgotten.
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Are these not all part of the same action?
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Well no, it sort of implies the opposite, as cancer is something much more widely associated with death here in the past few decades. I almost feel sorry for the crabs, but crabs are tasty. I am very glad I am not Cancer!
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S4E15: The Silent Partners

I can't say I care much about anything going on, turns out Billy and Albino are much more interesting when they're not themselves.

But I can't not point out that SPHINX traveled halfway around the world in jets so that they could use a boat, as if the X-2 is the only boat in the world. More than likely a cheap excuse for some time with the captain this season.

Rather than, idk, any other sea vessel in existence, the team opt for a ship that would have been laughed at centuries ago.

I can appreciate Billy's disappointment at misreading the situation once the truth is revealed. Poor Billy, doomed to medical business, but at least this time it is legal.

"We have a cool job, Shoreleave" At least Brock is around to salvage the episode some.

But I still say this is probably the weakest episode this season, if not the show as a whole. I mean, it isn't bad, I don't regret watching it, but it just didn't do anything for me on practically any level. Too much side characters, and not even a lot of the elements that make the rest of the show great for me. That said, it is also probably one of the most 'real' episodes. Minus a few flourishes here and there, this could be a plot one might see on a live action hero show.
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STElNER posted...

iiicon posted...

bring back a couple kids please

that's very illegal here

How many illegal kids do you want?
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Why don't you make like a tree and still be standing around not doing much next week, or any other week for that matter. I guess you could be a special tree destined for the paper mills, or on fire, but that's not most trees, so I think there is a good chance the analogy still holds probabilistically speaking.
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Alright, Dean and Hank got their fun, I wanna see some Rusty time in awesomeville.

S4E14: Assisted Suicide

Knowing what we know from the post credit scene last episode, the title for this already makes a lot of sense. In fact, knowing it makes sense only serves to heighten the anticipation. I wanna see some quality near death experiences!

Aww, it was just The Monarch, darn.

"I'm sure it was the Rush cassette, Dean" Yuuuup

No, they're not doing illegal mind arching, they're having freaky sex. You'd be surprised how often this switcharoo happens in shows like this. I'm just disappointed that the midgets are back in their pupa suits.

Loving AlbinoThanatos hamming every other line up. Why greek gods are a thing now this season though, who can say?

The show is also inching ever closer to there being a Gary/Dr. Ms. The Monarch ship going on. She even does a little cheerleader cheer for him to cheer him up.

The Rusty sure has quite the harem going on. I remember way back in the early days when this show had about 0 attractive women. My how things have changed.

...now Gary and Dr. Ms. The Monarch are bonding over Star Trek of all things.

Still, this little quest through Rusty's mind, while not what I was expecting, is full of some interesting moments and interpretations of the character. Plus, it is more Orpheus time, which has been a bit lacking this season.

And so the day is saved...thanks to Dean and Hank zombies.

Post credits, story time with Rusty, whose life is basically a nightmare.
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What a load of bull.
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You are allowed to hate yourself. Have you considered liking any of the other 11 more? One of them is a scorpion. That's pretty cool, right?
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I figure nobody is gonna admit that they like cancer the most. Same deal with the virgin sign. This might lead to Leo or Libra being inflated somewhat, but as a Libra fan, shut up. Make your own poll or something hot shot, you think you got a better way to squeeze 12 things into 10 spots?
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Are we supposed to offer them the napkin before or after we take the blackmail photos with our phone?
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If you are on your way home and a girl asks for help and you absolutely cannot_____________SaveEstelle

This is how it looked in the topic list for me, and I got a kick out of it.
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MZero11 posted...

SovietOmega posted...

MZero11 posted...

Oceania is not a continent guys

Neither is America 1 and America 2, or however you are differentiating between the upper and lower Americas, but here we are.

America, North and America, South

alternatively, just call the whole thing America! No need to separate them!

Tell that to Teddy Roosevelt.
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MZero11 posted...

Oceania is not a continent guys

Neither is America 1 and America 2, or however you are differentiating between the upper and lower Americas, but here we are.
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Also, while looking for bs attempts to reject the premise of the topic, I stumbled upon this bit from a wiki article on Zealandia:

In 2017, a team of eleven geologists from New Zealand, New Caledonia and Australia concluded that Zealandia fulfills all the requirements to be considered a drowned continent, rather than a microcontinent or continental fragment.[4] This was widely covered by news media.

Aka, just this year, people are thinking maybe we can have some nonvowel continents (although it still would end in 'a')
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Pangaea doesn't start with an A. Nor do Gondwana or Laurasia or quite a few past continents!
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in 1000 years, we'll not only be dead, but our language will too.

gefrédnes æfterield nú?
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Looking at my steam account, I apparently bought it two years ago in a sale for $2 along with some other things.

If only I had known then that in a few years it could have been freely gotten!

Perhaps the me of a few years from now will be able to tell me if it was a good game...
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Apparently I already own it, when did that happen?
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Did nobody else watch the kekistan video? o_O
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Oh right, the ape in the prison, I remember him...gosh that feels like forever ago. The series has definitely grown since then.

S4E13: Bright Lights, Dean City

Lots of things not actually happening in the opening scene here, though interesting in that they are potentialities. Like seeing JJ in space with a new Gargantua, a plan discussion a while back.

Naturally, Dean finds himself working for Richard. Not many other choices for a new york location.

"Hank has a store?" More continuity than usually exists between episodes that are not explicitly two parters.

SPAWM. Speed, power, air, water, magic. The w can be wind and weather. This acronym is dumb.

The human torch is powering Richard's building and constantly in pain. Hah. Was wondering what happened to him.

And would you look at that, New York is home to a friendly neighborhood legally-different-than spiderman.

"What if your name starts with no earthly letter?" green thing's got a point.

Mr. Polygamy...now where have I seen that name before XD

Somehow a Dean moment is also a Rusty moment with this spiderguy and music.

Shenanigans happen and now Rusty is lost in a hole, never to be seen again. Dean helps put out a fire.

Venture Bros has an Earth-2, and Rusty's doppleganger is like him, but better. Just another layer to the show that will probably be exploited so long as Fat Chance makes appearances.
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S4E12: Everybody Comes To Hank's

Hank is having waaay too much fun with this job thing. He almost feels like his old self again.

The show is having waaaay too much fun with Hank having too much fun with this job thing. We're Noir Bros now.

Some rich dialogue going on, that hat's got some magical powers or something, because Hank is completely in the zone when he's wearing it.

Still, the show is still the show at heart, like with the bum and dick comment being specifically highlighted by Shoreleave. It is like it is doing my job for me.

"No, I can barely understand Hank, and you're doing it with a speech impediment" Not been a huge fan of Al, but he is on FIRE in this episode paired up with Hank.

Speaking of pairing up with Hank, dude just got seduce'd.

Speaking of pairing up in general...wtf key. Memory wipe machine finally gets a legitimate use of sorts! Unfortunately, due to reasons, it will also erase the other events too. It is just creepy enough that I kinda wish that we could just go back to the noir stuff and have a good laugh. Too many bad things become possible when you can just magically erase thoughts like this...

Hank's too Hank to let a little thing like memory erasure stop him from knowing the important deets though. But wtf portal. We're Cliffhanger Bros now.
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https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/8-gamefaqs-contests/75427997
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I already own SMAC, but I don't think it has really aged all that well.

...I say as I voluntarily choose to purchase MYST: Masterpiece Edition. I owned Riven for playstation, but never did much with it. So I've always been curious about the series, and now seems as good a time as any to give it a whirl. I may or may not encounter OS issues though, despite being gog, some of the reviews indicate issues. Whatever the case may be, the free freelanceresque space game should make up for that.
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seems like i am gonna have to find something good to purchase on gog.
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S4E11: Any Which Way But Zeus

I am wondering which Zeus this is gonna be. Disney Zeus, or 'turn into a duck and violate you' Zeus.

One opening scene later, and...the jury is still out.

The ol' 'kidnap strong warriors and make them fight for your amusement' routine. Neat how villain and hero can group up under the right scenarios.

They sure have some funny protocols though.

And the worst best idea award goes to Hatred and the boys, for 'kidnapping' Rusty.

"Stop fighting and fight!" hah

So many theories about Zeus going around the table, general dude rocks the scene.

Shame it isn't the real Zeus, no, just Captain Sunshine: Golden Age. Not that he's truly the villain here, having been locked up as well.

Hah, leave it to henchman 21 to know his numbers.

So, in this episode we learn again that if you are not henchman 21, you're probably dumb.
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It is the dumbest best thing. Is it a butterfly? Is it a glider? No, it is a Butter Glider and it is coming to insert a wedge in an otherwise somewhat ok marriage near you!

S4E10: Pomp & Circuitry

Dean has now...graduated? Hank, on the other hand, does what I do when I sleep and plugs his ears and covers his eyes. Granted, he has a superscience bed, while I just dislike outside noise and light.

Hank does not get a diploma...either the bed is extra smart, or it just didn't have enough paper/toner/some other common printer issue.

I...love that the extra head on the councilman is an issue for the council of 13. It is so obvious yet something only a deranged person writing the show would realize is a logical consequence of the events that transpired. Or just a deranged person in general, I suppose. Or anyone suitably versed in the nature of cause and effect.

I am appalled at the lack of organization in the filing cabinets. Truckules, Chairman Wow, Mommy Longlegs, Manta Claus, Dr. Gir...Ms. The Monarch, Tigerrific, The Monarch, Phantom Limb, and so on. No apparent rhyme or reason to it! Disgusting! And then there is a different angle with even more names listed, further displaying the lack of order. When are we gonna see Mr. Polygamy or Flying Squid, hmm?

For maybe half a second I considered the possibility that Phantom Limb might not be completely bonkers. There's just no getting around his lack of sanity though, luckily he's somehow still capable despite it. Even diminished, he's more formidable than most.

...how the devil am I only a few minutes in?

"What college do you think is going to accept transcripts from a talking bed anyway?" the big head midget has a point.

Oh hey, Phage, that was another name on the file wall! It has been too long since we've seen Richard too, he just keeps sliding further along with each appearance, it is delicious. Ol' PL's got plans for him though! Maybe they'll both be better off for it! Maybe today is opposite day!

I swear, PL's costume takes off like, 50 years.

I don't normally spot goofs, but I see one now, somehow Hank's got his tote bag on him after tossing it away and causing the electric problem (which is itself a pretty amusing scenario).

Brisby Corp - GCI - Impossible Science Center. Quite the collection of folks misaligned with Venture.

Hank's back to his old hairstyle. Idk what is worse, Hank being accepted into this fake army, or Hank actually holding his own.

Richard gives a speech, meanwhile PL is experiencing some Metal Gear Revengeance style action.

"Did I mention that you also have to be 18" If only Hank hadn't died all those 14 times...
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Should they be prosecute? or what....proseugly?
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S4E9: The Diving Bell Vs. The Butter-Glider

I love all the perspective shots that can be done thanks to this being a cartoon. This opening scene takes great advantage of that with Rusty and the crew being chased by a Cocoon with 21 calling the shots. Finally the twins burst free from their poopsuits. Maybe now they will transform into good characters?

Can't say I am surprised to see a smart gorilla character. Like quite a few characters, he is a bit on the old side. Unlike most characters, he is now the owner of a "Statutory Ape" T-shirt.

"This is the best 10 million bucks we ever spent!" I agree, it is a cool gag, but you guys are still living in that RV, you could have done so much with 10 million! ...is that the same 10 million that was the ransom a while back? XD

21's got some darn reasonable henchmen demands...body armor and retractable wings.

And then he goes full infomercial with a new suit proposal that looks like it could go toe to toe with Iron Man. One of the missile varieties is "Pain Onion".

On the not-villains side of the coin, they all seem to agree that they should do something to see into Rusty's brain. Because practical suggestions are too boring, they want to shrink a submarine and dive around in Mr. Venture's head. All the great sci-fi shows seem to do something like this at some point, so why not now? I can only think of a few handful of problems with this idea, but maybe these guys will be more capable than their seasons 1-3 selves.

"They discover us every other week, I can't keep doing that..." I love that this is a thing that keeps happening.

The Monarch sure does have some..ah...feelings for his Butter-Glider. Dr. Ms. The Monarch is being quite the sensible one here.

I...probably should not be surprised that there are clones of Dean and Hank in a minithing in Rusty's head. Didn't quite expect that, not that I was really expecting anything.

Bwahahah, a strike as a loophole, I love it!

HELPER IS STILL A WALKING EYE <3<3<3

Way too much halfway legit action going on here at the end, it is crazy! Still a fantastic little action tune they've got.

And so, any problems of size are resolved thanks to Rusty now being a giant and somehow not crushing the compound.
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YYH and HxH are the two that would come after DBZ
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Air Fortress will always hold a special place in my heart.

edit: Archon's another good one.
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Thanks, Omaha.
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I didn't really notice Doc was the voice of the outrider guy, but then I can't even remember what the guy sounded like it is immensely forgettable and unexceptional.

S4E8: Pinstripes & Poltergeists

Sounds like either a gangster or a gang will be involved.

Soul talk with 21 and 24 is a worthy alternative.

Brock sighting! He is now with S.P.H.I.N.X. which probably stands for something overly contrived and they just wanted an excuse to run with an Egyptian theme.

I see where the title is coming in, the pinstripes are Monstroso and his superpowers of paperwork, and the ghost is just 24, no scooby gang required. I half expect Monarch to call it off out of sheer boredom. 24 is managing to be even more entertaining post-death, somehow.

...and in no time at all, the other shoe drops, turns out being a supervillain lawyer makes Monstroso qualified to tackle Monarch as well, as 21 informs him while suffering a crisis of his own.

...well that's a dandy location for S.P.H.I.N.X. to be housed XD

Well, I was somewhat right about the organization...why bother making new designs when you can repurpose old ones?

Lots of pretend going around...any or none of it could be true.

So much teasing as to whether 24 is 'real' or not, but either way, 21 got some legit skills somewhere, it is about as creepy as the Sphinx message giver.

Hooooooly balls, speaking of legit skills, 21 is throwing down with the Worf of this show himself, the Brockster?

He loses of course, but he's also still alive, which is more than can be said of anyone else that has met Brock.

They...get all buddy buddy and team up to tackle Monstroso. I approve of this pairing! <3
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Any activism against him probably wouldn't make it past the prison slaves.
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Too many TV shows make silly appeals to emotion, shoving it down the viewer's throats. Where are the shows for cold logical bastards? It is an outrage I would tell you, if doing so would not underscore the point!
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Maybe what Ulti is really trying to say is that everyone is human and makes mistakes. That racism is very much alive underneath a thin veneer we call civilization.
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