#i love the fact that them training two disastrous rookies is one of the things that is going to bring them back together

[sgtbradfords]

Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen in the Season Seven promo

[chaztalk]

Chillin' in Another World with Level 2 Super Cheat Powers

Studio: J.C. Staff (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.)

Summary: Banaza, a humble merchant, is summoned to another world as a hero candidate, in the hopes that he has what it takes to defeat the demon army. When his summoners discover that he possesses no special skills, Banaza is summarily dismissed…but something goes wrong, and he can’t go back home. Now he must find a way to survive in this new kingdom. Luckily, Banaza might be more powerful than anyone–including Banaza himself–realized!

Where Does the Doomsday Train Go?

Studio: EMT Squared (Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear)

Summary: In a not-so-ordinary countryside, a big and strange occurrence is happening to its residents. But a young girl named Shizuru Chikura has a strong desire to see her lost friend again. Shizuru and three other girls board an abandoned train, and they set out to the outside world, where survival is not certain. What awaits them at the last stop of the "Doomsday Train?"

God’s Game We Play

Studio: LIDEN FILMS (Tokyo Revengers)

Summary: Supreme gods who have too much time on their hands create the ultimate "intellectual game" titled "Kamigami no Asobi." Reche, a former goddess, declares that she will find the most skilled human in this age to bring with her to challenge the gods in this game. She chooses a young man and rookie named Fey.

The Fable

Studio: Tezuka Productions (Dororo)

Summary: When you're the infamous prodigy hitman known only as "Fable," many things come easy. Being a normal person, however, isn't one of them. In fact, being told that he can't kill anyone for a while may just be the hardest job Fable's ever taken...

Boukyaku Battery

Studio: Mappa (Jujutsu Kaisen)

Summary: During the senior league days of a genius pitcher Kiyomine Haruka and skilled catcher Kaname Kei, they were talented enough to not only win, but also crushed the hopes and dreams of many junior high school players that they played against. However, Kaname lost his memory and the two entered Kotesashi High School, a no-name public high school. In the same school, they meet several talented players who had quitted baseball after playing against them in junior high.

I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince So I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magic

Studio: Tsumugi Akita Anime Lab

Summary: Prince Lloyd wasn't always a prince...in fact, his previous life is one he remembers perfectly: he was a sorcerer, of sorts. So when he was forced to reincarnate, he decided to continue his studies, prince of the realm or no! But his new life has its own sets of challenges...including being a 10-year-old! What's the 7th prince/sorcerer to do?!

An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride

Studio: Brain’s Base (Natsume’s Book of Friends)

Summary: Zagan is feared by the masses as an evil sorcerer. Both socially awkward and foulmouthed, he spends his days studying sorcery while beating down any trespassers within his domain. One day he's invited to a dark auction, and what he finds there is an elven slave girl of peerless beauty, Nephy. Having fallen in love at first sight, Zagan uses up his entire fortune to purchase her, but being a poor conversationalist, he has no idea how to properly interact with her. Thus, the awkward cohabitation of a sorcerer who has no idea how to convey his love and his slave who yearns for her master but has no idea how to appeal to him begins.

[bleep-blop-lizard-hop]

Jenny/Vastra Modern Coffee Shop AU

Jenny is a college graduate working in a London cafe in order to make enough money for rent until she can find a real job.

Vastra will be human in this universe.

Vastra had moved down to London from Scotland to train as a rookie cop just like her sisters did before her.

Vastra is a known regular at the coffee shop who would come in every morning before work, every afternoon for such with her co-workers, and every evening before heading home.

The first time that Jenny saw Vastra come in was during a drizzly autumn morning. Vastra wore a long gray trench coat over her police uniform, a woolen plaid scarf around her neck and black leather gloves to keep her hands warm. Short bobbed, slightly wavy brow hair framed a uniquely attractive face, complete with a well-sculpted jawline and stunningly bright blue eyes.(I tend to imagine human Vastra looking rather similar to Neve McIntosh, the lovely actress who played her in the show)

Vastra approached the counter where Jenny stood and ordered her usual black coffee with three shots of expresso and only a modest amount of sugar. Jenny was so mesmerized by Vastra’s beauty and charming Scottish accent that she misheard her name, accidentally spelling it wrong on the cup. Jenny became even more flustered when she realized her mistake and tried to apologize, despite Vastra insisting that it’s OK. Jenny still felt bad, so she gave her a free muffin on the house for extra good measure.

An electric spark occurred where their hands touched briefly on the coffee cup, but neither of them was willing to acknowledge it.

Meanwhile, Jenny’s co-worker, Bill, was watching the whole spectacle from the back storage room with great intrigue.

After that day, Vastra started going out of her way to come into the shop earlier each morning just to see Jenny. Though initially surprised by all the attention that she was receiving from Vastra, Jenny enjoyed her company nonetheless, perhaps a little too much than she would admit. They both liked talking to each other and spending time together, which served to increase their mutual attraction.

Jenny eventually grew bolder and would put in the extra effort to create artistic pictures in Vastra’s coffee using syrup and cream.

That often made Vastra the target of relentless teasing from her fellow officers, Martha, Clara, Donna, Amy, and River, who would eat lunch with her in the cafe. Jenny also has to deal with Bill’s cheeky comments about what an utterly lovestruck fool she is and that she should just bleeding ask her out already, for Sappho’s sake.

A month passed before it was Vastra who finally made the first move. Jenny came into the shop one morning to find a large bouquet of her favorite flowers waiting there on the counter, including violets, roses, and lilies. Inside the bouquet is a card signed by Vastra, asking her on a date and Jenny’s face instantly lit up as she read it. Bill tried to act coy when questioned about her, but Jenny knew that it was her who unlocked the door for Vastra to get in and leave those flowers.

Their first date consisted of going to see a play at the local theatre, then taking a stroll in the park where Vastra offered a shivering Jenny her coat, and they shared a kiss under the moonlight that was pure magic.

Afterward, they decided to stop by the cafe and get some coffee, but instead stumbled upon a robbery in progress. The lone masked suspect grabbed a terrified Bill and held her hostage at gunpoint when the two of them walked in, prompting Vastra to keep Jenny behind her as she handled the situation herself. Bill bit hard into the assailant’s hand and stomped on his foot, before she was able to slip out of his grasp, giving Vastra the perfect opportunity to tackle him, disarm him, and install handcuffs so that he doesn’t pose a threat ever again. Once the fear induced shock and adrenaline had worn off, Jenny came to the conclusion that this was easily the greatest date EVER.

Jenny and Vastra’s relationship continued to progress smoothly from there, leading Jenny to move into Vastra’s home within a few weeks.

Jenny soon grows fond of Vastra’s pet cat, Earl Grey, and would always bring home treats for him.

Jenny waiting for Vastra to come home from late night shifts at Scotland Yard so that they could drink tea and eat pastries together while snuggling on the couch, watching tv until they fall asleep in each other’s arms.

Vastra telling Jenny about her work during the day, especially if something majorly positive happened like finding a missing child, busting an illegal drug deal, or simply giving directions to some lost French tourists. Jenny was quite pleased indeed to learn that Vastra could speak both French and Japanese fluently.

Vastra was aware that Jenny didn’t want to work in a coffee shop forever, of course, and is super supportive of her aspirations to become a professional photographer for a major national magazine publisher someday.

Jenny and Vastra being huge Sci-Fi-fi geeks together.

Vastra escorting Jenny to work every morning where they would kiss before parting ways, and Jenny never hearing the end of it from Bill.

However, she did caught the two of them engaged in a heavily heated make out session in the back storage room on one particular occasion. 

Jenny pecking Vastra’s cheek while serving her order, which invoked even more teasing from her friends as Vastra merely smiled like a lovestruck idiot.

Vastra playfully patting Jenny’s buttocks whenever she walks by, earning her a semi-stern glare from Jenny.

Vastra occasionally picking Jenny up in a police car to take her home, which never fails to excite Jenny.

Vastra bringing Jenny to the police target practice room and teaching Jenny how to shoot a gun.

Vastra teaching Jenny some martial arts and self-defense techniques in case she ever needs it.

River making a sexual innuendo to Jenny regarding Vastra’s handcuffs and the two of them laughing when Vastra blushes bright red.

Vastra showing Jenny her prized set of genuine Japanese katana swords and Jenny is absolutely fascinated by them.

During the weekends, Jenny and Vastra would hang out with friends at the pub before they all go dancing in a club. After having several drinks to loosen up, Jenny and Vastra would sing karaoke duets while visibly tipsy. In every single universe no matter what, Vastra has a habit of flirting with anyone she finds remotely attractive until Jenny pulls her in close and reminds her she belongs to with a furiously possessive kiss. They’re both the passionately jealous type, that’s a fact.

Jenny hanging up a rainbow LGBTQ+ FLAG on top of the cafe for Pride month and any bigot who is offended can just fuck off.

Jenny admiring and polishing Vastra’s police badge for her.

Firefighters were called to their house once because Vastra was trying to cook a meal for their anniversary, with disastrous results.

Vastra giving Jenny an expensive camera and rare memorabilia from her favorite Sci-Fi show on her birthday.

Vastra stealing a piece of pastry when she thinks Jenny isn't looking, which results in her being forcefully shooed out of the shop.

An overprotective Vastra making herself appear more tough and intimidating whenever she sees rude men bothering Jenny, whether it be at the cafe or in the streets.

Jenny and Vastra going on romantic open carriage rides throughout the city.

Jenny and Vastra dancing and playing in the rain together as if they’re five years old again.

Vastra boasting about her strong immune system and is grumpy when she does become sick, requiring her to stay home in bed for a few weeks. She soon realized that being sick wasn't so bad after all, since Jenny would feed her soup, and snuggle with her, and take good care of her. It was in those little moments that Vastra thought Jenny is way too good to her.

Vastra is obligated to keep her body as physically fit as possibly in her line of work. That proved to be somewhat of a problem for Jenny, who can barely function normally around Vastra when she’s exercising, due to her exposed lean muscles and perfectly chiseled abs.

Vastra bringing Jenny along to visit her family in Scotland for the holidays. Vastra’s family, consisting of her parents as well as six older sisters, might seem intimidatingly rough and rustic at first glance, but they’re actually the sweetest, most kindhearted people once you get to know them. They were very supportive of their relationship and really welcomed Jenny with open arms, much to Vastra’s delight. The only downside was that her family would not stop embarrassing her by showing Jenny her old baby pictures, telling stories about things she’d rather forget, constantly asking when they’re going to get married, and not to mention when Vastra’s father was marching around in a kilt while playing the bagpipes at fucking five in the morning. Jenny, on the other hand, had a lot of fun spending time with Vastra’s family and appreciated their strong sense of Scottish pride.

Before they left Scotland, Vastra consulted her parents in private about her decision to marry Jenny. Vastra’s parents were happy seeing how she have found the love of her life in Jenny, granting the couple their blessing and giving Vastra a precious family heirloom ring to take home.

Unfortunately, Vastra as a police officer believed that it was her duty to serve the city regardless of the risks to her own life, and her stubborn self-sacrificing streak was a main source of friction in their relationship. Jenny and Vastra have their disagreements like any other couple, but it was one bad argument in particular that caused Jenny to leave and seek temporary refuge at Bill’s place.

Vastra and her patrol partner, Jenny(the blonde one) are the first on scene respondents when a call is sent out about the robbery of a jewelry store. They were pursuing the suspects in a high speed chase when they were struck by some kind of explosive bomb, throwing them off course until they crashed and setting their vehicle ablaze.

An undetermined amount of time passed before Vastra woke up in a hospital room to be greeted by the heartwarming sight of her parents and sisters who all came down after hearing about the accident. They were extremely relieved to know that Vastra would be alright despite her injuries, but none more so than Jenny, whose tears were flowing freely down her face as in her hand she held the ring that Vastra was planning to propose with. Jenny immeditately threw herself into Vastra’s arms and proceeded to smother her face with kisses while repeatedly proclaiming, “Yes...Yes...Yes!”

Vastra’s partner also survived, in case you’re wondering.

Vastra eventually recovered, they got married, and lived happily ever after.

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Super Bowl XI

Super Bowl XI is set!

Astounding, unpredictable, and truly intriguing this Super Bowl match-up will be one that shows us, the fans, which high powered offense is the most dominant in the Elite Fantasy League. During the early beginnings of the season, prior to the first kick off of September, these two teams were preparing for a journey fourteen other teams were working towards achieving. What separates these two teams from the other fourteen in the league is the grit and determination they put forward during those hot summer days. The grind of not giving up and believing there is no such thing as a day off. Thunderbuddy4Life still had the suffrage of defeat in Super Bowl X fresh in their mind. Although the players, coaching staff, and the owner wouldn't say it, you saw the disgust and hurt in their eyes. It oozed out like a wound that just wouldn't heal. It was like those wounds that are almost healed but then someone rips off the scab only to bring the pain back to the surface. That is the look many of the players and coaching staff had in their eyes. Coming so close to hoisting the Championship last season was determination enough for Thunderbuddy4Life to strive to return to the big dance. MegaWatt Warriors, on the other hand, was a year removed from hoisting their first Championship. Missing the playoffs in 2016, MegaWatt Warriors wasn't getting much notoriety going into the 2017 regular season. Surprising if you think about it as they were only a year removed from defeating Straight Edge Society in Super Bowl IX. Both Thunderbuddy4Life and MegaWatt Warriors knew they needed to find a home-run hitter if they wanted to get back to the Super Bowl. Although they had a stable amount of personnel in their locker room already, bringing in rookie Kareem Hunt and 3rd-year man Todd Gurley was definitely a strong indication as to how these two franchises were going to dictate the type of mentality they wanted to showcase on Sundays. A run first approach was what they wanted to do and it is exactly what they have done all year.

Thunderbuddy4Life let Kareem Hunt lose like a wild bull in Week 1. Other teams were scrambling and scratching their heads as to why they didn't draft Hunt. In fact, Thunderbuddy4Life didn't pull the trigger on Hunt until the 175th pick in the 11th round! Can you believe that!? What it comes down to are two things. One, the other fifteen teams didn't do their homework on Kareem Hunt and two, Thunderbuddy4Life found a diamond in the rough. Throughout OTAs and Training Camp Thunderbuddy4Life's coaching staff were ranting and raving about the speed, agility, and upside this kid has. They loved how he was not only able to burst 5-yards out of the backfield on a handoff and excel into that second and third gear, but they jumped for joy when they saw the hands this kid has.

Hunt Spells Superstar

Hunt's ability to precisely locate the ball when running routes out of the backfield makes him a dual threat. The Canadian Cripplers were banking on Christian McCaffery to have that same type of skill-set and although he is coming along nicely, more so in the latter part of the season; Kareem Hunt showcased his ability early and often - and boy did it show Week 1 against division rival Rainelo Hawks. Thunderbuddy4Life looked like a genius and definitely looked like a Super Bowl contender after that game.

MegaWatt Warriors used their offseason to re-evaluate themselves. So as I mentioned earlier in the article, this team was only a year technically removed from winning the Super Bowl going into the 2016 season. They had high hopes for a return and a repeat, but that dream soon came crashing down. If you rewind to the 2016 season you'll see a young team, a very young team. The only veteran presence they had was Rob Gronkowski who was battling injuries for the majority of the season and J.J. Watt who also found himself a victim of the injury bug toward the thick of the '16 season. With Tyrod Taylor, Jay Ajayi, Rob Gronkowski, Jeremy Maclin, and the likes of Clive Walford - wait, who? ...Exactly! With these men excluding Walford who were leading or trying to lead MegaWatt Warriors back to the promise land; general manager, head coach, and the owner knew there was only one thing to do after their miserable 2016 season. No not rebuild - but retool. There was already some pieces in place on this team that they knew still had the makings of a Super Bowl contender. Rob Gronkowski, Cole Beasley, Jeremy Maclin, and Stephen Gostkowski were the core group they believed in. They knew these men were giving one-hundred percent of themselves on and off the field each and every game. No matter what happened they were the ones who helped shape the "never give up." motto. So through their 4-10 season in 2016 the front office knew they wanted to keep these players around. The next task was to put other players around these men that would buy into the system they wanted to build. 2015 wasn't that far off in their mind and they knew what had to be done in order to make them relevant once again. So MegaWatt Warriors methodically brought in guys who were hungry. Hungry to showcase their talents and skills that other teams may have forgotten.

Gurley Found A Home In Houston

Todd Gurley was one of these men. In a lackluster 2016 season, Gurley found himself on the market as a free agent. Teams were passing on him, not giving him a second look let alone a first look. But MegaWatt Warriors knew to bring relevance back to their team and their passing game they needed a strong back. Let's face it, Rob Gronkowski is the heartbeat of this team and has been for quite some years. J.J. Watt may have gotten a lot of the praise over the years, but Gronk has been through it all with these Warriors. So, in order to get Gronk the MVP back to elite status they would need someone to take the pressure off the quarterback; insert Gurley. A lot of people didn't believe Gurley was going to get back to his college and rookie ways after the slump he had in 2016. When MegaWatt Warriors signed him it came as no surprise that he found himself on the worst team coming into the 2017 season. If you believe in anything it's probably best you believe the players who hit a rough patch find themselves signing with teams who are counted out. It's a combination that usually only musters success. Nobody considers them or the team they sign with and then BAM! Contenders again with a player who has reemerged as a threat. So this gave MegaWatt Warriors headway and relevance once again. With Gurley finding himself behind a stout offensive line remade with Donald Penn opening up holes it aloud Gronk to excel at what he does best. The combination of Gronk, Gurley, and Carr has been a major strength of this team - and while Gronk gets most of the media attention, something that has gone unnoticed for the majority of the season is how they brought in Zach Ertz. The decision to go into a two Tight End system has worked wonders. More and more teams rely on two Tight Ends and it continues to pay off. MegaWatt Warriors was voted by Mr. Sanders as a Wild Card contender and a chance to have a rebound season after a dreadful 2016 campaign. Well although his Super Bowl pick (The Canadian Cripplers) only showcased defeat, this pick has been pretty spot on.

Thunderbuddy4Life wasn't given much praise by Mr. Sanders but they have found themselves in a place only one other team has found themselves in. The Canadian Cripplers went to two Super Bowls in a row, Super Bowl I and II. In the first one they lost, but in the second one, they put things together and captured their first and only title. Thunderbuddy4Life has a chance to break through the same way The Canadian Cripplers did. These two teams are the only ones who have gone back-to-back after losing in their first appearance. So as we prepare for Super Bowl XI we've got to wonder if it'd going to be the same outcome as it was when these two teams met up against one another in Week 5. Thunderbuddy4Life was able to really stifle and contain MegaWatt Warriors offense to almost nothing. While they were unable to get the running game going in Week 5, MegaWatt Warriors were able to find some consistency in their passing attack. But it wasn't done by Gronk or Maclin, but instead posted by Ertz and Beasley. Bortles wasn't able to find much efficiency in the deep ball and had to mainly rely on quick slants and flats. It was a dink and dunk type of game for MegaWatt Warriors who usually found themselves asking Gostkowski to tack on 3 more, and 3 more, and as the game went so did Gostkowski. Thunderbuddy4Life led a strong assault against MegaWatt Warriors who was looking to have a balanced attack.

Dunlap Stifles MegaWatt Warriors Week 5

Carlos Dunlap was a huge factor in stuffing the run, Thunderbuddy4Life's front four was a monster in Week 5 and although they haven't played up to snuff; last week in the Championship game against PURPLEHAZE they looked formidable in their own right. With MegaWatt Warriors relying on Derek Carr for the majority of the season and ask him to take the reigns from Bortles after Week 5 it's going to be interesting to see who MegaWatt Warriors trusts in the position they are in. Last week against Evolution they again in a truly risky and daring move asked Bortles to book their ticket to the Super Bowl. Instead, he almost sent them on a one-way ticket home. It was a disastrous move and if it wasn't for Todd Gurley taking the entire team on his back Sunday afternoon we might be talking about an Evolution versus Thunderbuddy4Life Super Bowl. MegaWatt Warriors coaching staff will have some explaining to do.

Bortles Or Carr?

They will have to evaluate their system and Thunderbuddy4Life's game footage. If by looking at the last few performances when Bortles was in for MegaWatt Warriors the obvious answer is to start Carr. But is it really that simple? Well in reality where you can go back and watch the game footage and see how MegaWatt Warriors players and personnel preform when Carr commanding the offense, again it seems like a no-brainer. But, Bortles is a man who has ridden the adversity. He has been through the ringer and he knows how to get up when things aren't going his way. He's one of those guys who usually bounce back after having a dreadful week, and for MegaWatt Warriors placing the load on Gurley regardless who the Quarterback is - one has to wonder does it even matter? Gurley is a monster, he's a jack of all trades and much like his rookie counterpart, Hunt. Gurley can also catch out of the backfield. Las Vegas has MegaWatt Warriors sitting at a 4 point favorite. They are the early favorite going into this 11th Super Bowl for the Elite Fantasy League and with a win can match Straight Edge Society as the only two teams to win two Super Bowls. It'll come down to the team that can stop the running game will win. The team that can make the other one one-dimensional will hold the Super Bowl trophy high up in the sky when the dust settles. Anyone that believes this will be like Week 5 is mistaken. The Championship games were lackluster. Both Thunderbuddy4Life and MegaWatt Warriors made quick work of their opponents, but to think either one of these teams will make quick work of the other is foolish. Thunderbuddy4Life only has a slightly stronger defense and a slightly more impressive receiving core. But MegaWatt Warriors definitely has the advantage at the running back position. Not just because Gurley is more seasoned than Hunt, but because DeMarco Murray isn't expected to play.

D. Murray Ruled Out Of SBXI

As the minutes wound down on Sunday's win over PURPLEHAZE, Murray required assistance from the training staff to reach the sideline at the end of a two-yard run, his 15th and final one of the day. The initial examination revealed an apparent sprain of his LCL, per Adam Schefter of ESPN, but an MRI on Tuesday will reveal the extent of the damage. The process has reached the point of holding Murray out of the Super Bowl, which means the ground game may be entirely reliant on Kareem Hunt. For a veteran, this is asking a lot, but from a rookie, this is asking the world. I don't care how talented you are; you cannot do it all on your own. Gurley may have showcased how savage he truly is on Sunday but he even had relief from Latvius Murray. Thunderbuddy4Life will have to scrap the bottom of the kettle in trying to find a suitable back to compliment Hunt. Javorius Allen, Doug Martin, or even a veteran like Matt Forte may be an option. It's not going to be the same compliment that Murray was giving Hunt but Thunderbuddy4Life will have to find someone and be creative in the way they use them. No team wants to lose the Super Bowl and I'll be the first to say it out loud here for Thunderbuddy4Life. They absolutely do not want to be the only team to lose two consecutive Super Bowls. Talk about a blow to the ego. To get to the game is difficult enough, to lose and return the following year is remarkable, but if they come up short two straight years, yikes.... The pressure is on Thunderbuddy4Life to deliver. They looked like they should have won last year, by winning it all this year they can almost say they were the better team in Super Bowl X. If they lose though, it's going to be a very long offseason with a lot of questions as to what can they do to get that coveted win in the 'Big Game.'

Gronk Seeking 2nd Ring

For MegaWatt Warriors, it's almost a blessing they had such a terrible 2016 season. Gronk and company know what it tastes like to be Champions, they also know what it tastes like to be the worst of the worst. Now in 2017 they are riding high and feeling good. Nobody really thought this team was a threat, but here they are. They have the belief system in place that they are the best team in the league and will push for a true dynasty. Straight Edge Society came oh so close to becoming the EFL's first dynasty, but MegaWatt Warriors said no and shut that down. Now trying to match Straight Edge Society with Super Bowl titles - if they do so, then in 2018 we can talk about these Warriors and whether they have what it takes to become a dynasty.

Super Bowl XI will be a great one, so ladies and gentlemen pull up a seat and get ready for some hard hits, smack talk, and passion because this is the last game of the year so enjoy it while you still can. It's a long offseason and the loser will have to mull over the things they could have done better, while the winner can rejoice in the victory of being the best in the world.

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2018 EFL Draft 1. Buds Bums (2-12) 2. The Canadian Cripplers (4-10) 3. Black Hole Son (4-9-1) 4. Yuba City Sultans (5-9) 5. Hyrule Empire (6-8) 6. Straight Edge Society (6-8) 7. The Busy Killers (6-7-1) 8. BroncosTillDeath (8-6) 9. LilShupeScoresBIGPoints (8-6) 10. Rainelo Hawks (8-6) 11. HellbentKronik (9-5) 12. VanillaGorillas (9-5) 13. PURPLEHAZE (8-6) 14. Evolution (11-3) 15-16 Yet To Be Determined