#modified vette

[rootbeercarguy]

Taken at Driven Vancouver

[vehicle-research]

Bill G looks after Viking V after its return from Bonneville (Dr. Seal's '66 Vette is on the right in the background.)

Viking V Makes History on Natural Gas Fuel

Résumé, Winter, 1982

The pace is swift at Western’s Vehicle Research Institute (VRI). Western’s experimental car, Viking V, recently became the nation’s first automobile to travel 145 mph in a measured mile on compressed natural gas fuel. That natural gas fuel is basically the same product many residents use to heat their homes each winter. And Viking V’s speed, although impressive, rates behind a number of other VRI priorities.

Western’s students and technicians were out to prove a simple point when they traveled last month to Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats for the annual Speed Week competition. “The main goal of our tests,’’ said VRI technician Bill Green, “was to show that compressed natural gas Is an excellent high performance fuel as well as an economy fuel. We think we made our point.”

Western’s Viking cars have made national headlines in recent years by obtaining up to 94 miles per gallon in cross-country rallies. In those competitions with other colleges and engineering firms, the cars used slightly modified engines running on gasoline or diesel fuels.

Now, under the sponsorship and funding of a Calgary firm, CNG Fuel Systems, VRI director Michael Seal and his crew have designed and developed a carburetor that some day could have service station attendants responding to requests to “Fill ’er up with natural.”

During the Utah tests. Viking V was fitted with a 1500cc turbocharged Subaru engine converted to run on natural gas. Modifications increased the engine’s former gasoline power rating of 70 horsepower to 150 horsepower on natural gas.

“We took advantage of the fact that natural gas has 130 octane, as opposed to conventional gasoline with octane ratings of between 87 and 94,” Green said.

“The car reached a top speed of 145 mph in a measured mile course,” he added. “As far as we know, that is the fastest any vehicle classified as a passenger car has ever gone on compressed natural gas.”

Green said the fuel tank used by the Viking V team was a surplus unit from the U.S. Space Shuttle program. The tank, which weighs only 29 pounds. Is made out of aluminum and wrapped with a super strong synthetic material. He said an equivalent sized steel tank, normally used in gasoline powered cars, weighs nearly 100 pounds.

Now back in Bellingham, the VRI teammates replaced Viking V’s racing motor with a basic 1600cc Subaru engine, but retained the natural gas fuel and carburetion systems.

“We learned a lot of things during our tests that will help us in the natural gas conversions of gasoline powered vehicles,” Green said.

He added that several Northwest firms have fitted their company cars with VRI’s natural gas system to provide the researchers with long-range performance data. It now costs about $1,500 to convert an American car to a natural gas fuel system.

But the natural gas equivalent to a gallon of gasoline currently costs only about 45 cents. At those prices. Green predicted. Western’s natural gas-powered cars will continue their quests for fuel efficiency and economy.

[speedwaycomposites]

The C8 Z06 X Brace - Everything You Need to Know

You just bought a C8 Z06 and you're wondering what the heck that X-shaped brace is doing behind the seats. Don't worry, you're not alone. That odd X is stirring up curiosity across Corvette forums everywhere. Turns out, it's a crucial component that Chevy engineers specially designed for the Z06 to make the chassis more rigid. We'll break down what the X brace is, why Chevy added it, and most importantly, how it transforms the driving experience in your Z06. In this article, you'll get the full scoop so you can geek out on the details with fellow Vette owners.

Understanding the C8 Z06 X Brace

The X brace on the C8 Z06 connects the chassis rails, providing additional structural rigidity and handling performance. Without this crucial component, the C8 Z06 wouldn't be the track beast we know and love.

The X brace spans the width of the vehicle, connecting the right and left chassis rails. It helps reduce chassis flex under heavy cornering loads, allowing the suspension to work more efficiently. This results in sharper turn-in, better steering feel, and faster corner exit speeds.

The X brace is made from lightweight but extremely rigid aluminum and bolts directly to the chassis rails. It's positioned just behind the seats, so it doesn't intrude into the cabin space. You may not even realize it's there while driving, but you'll certainly appreciate its benefits every time you throw your Z06 into a turn.

Benefits of Installing a C8 Z06 X Brace

Installing an X brace on your C8 Z06 Corvette provides many benefits to improve handling, stability and performance.

Increased Stiffness

An X brace connects the front and rear subframes of your Corvette, effectively tying the front and rear ends of the chassis together. This added bracing minimizes chassis flex which allows the suspension to work more efficiently. The stiffer chassis results in more precise steering, better weight transfer and improved cornering.

While the X brace requires little to no maintenance, it's important to inspect it periodically to ensure all bolts remain tight. Any looseness or damage could negatively impact the handling and performance of your Z06. If you plan to modify or remove the X brace for any reason, do so carefully and be aware it will reduce rigidity and may affect your vehicle's dynamics.

The C8 Z06 X brace may seem like a minor detail, but it's essential for transforming the Corvette into the world-class sports car we've come to revere. Without it, the Z06 just wouldn't have the chops to back up those aggressive looks.

Reduced Understeer

The added stiffness from an X brace reduces understeer or "push" in corners. Understeer is when the front tires lose grip before the rear tires, causing the front end to slide outward in a corner. By minimizing chassis flex, an X brace provides a solid platform for the suspension to keep the tires planted in corners. This results in balanced, neutral handling with less understeer.

Better Braking

An X brace also improves braking performance. The rigid chassis prevents the front end from dipping or "diving" under heavy braking. This means the front tires remain evenly loaded, allowing maximum braking force to be applied. The result is shorter, more stable stops.

Overall, an X brace is one of the best handling upgrades you can make to your C8 Z06 Corvette. For the performance enthusiast, the benefits to stiffness, balance, turn-in and braking can transform the driving experience. If you're looking to maximize the handling capability of your Z06, an X brace is the way to go.

How to Install a C8 Z06 X Brace on Your Corvette

Installing an X brace on your C8 Z06 Corvette is a straightforward process, but does require some mechanical skill. The X brace helps stiffen and strengthen the chassis for improved handling and performance. If you're comfortable working on your Corvette, here are the steps to install the X brace yourself:

1. Lift and support the vehicle

You'll need to get the rear of your Corvette off the ground so you can access the underside. Use jack stands for support. Make sure the vehicle is stable before crawling underneath.

2. Remove the lower control arms

The lower control arms will need to be detached from the rear subframe to install the X brace. Support the control arms, then remove the bolts that attach them to the subframe. Gently lower the control arms down.

3. Attach the X brace mounts

The X brace mounts attach to the rear sub frame where the lower control arms were connected. Loosely bolt the X brace mounts in place. Do not fully tighten yet.

4. Install the X brace

Slide the X brace up into the mounts. The braces should form an X shape under the rear sub frame.

Conclusion

The C8 Z06 X brace isn't just some shiny new accessory to bolt onto your Vette - it's an essential performance upgrade that stiffens the chassis, reduces flex, and allows you to push your Z06 harder through corners without losing composure. Installing one might seem daunting at first, but with the right tools and some patience, it's a manageable DIY job. And the payoff is huge - your Z06 will feel tighter, turn-in will sharpen up, and you'll have more confidence attacking those winding backroads. The factory brace is fine, but the X brace takes things to another level. If you're serious about maxing out your Z06's capabilities, this mod is a must-do. Now go get yourself an X brace and feel the difference it makes out on your favorite twisty route!

[rpmtrish]

Read The RPM Magazine January 2024 Issue - Celebrating 25 Years!

As we release the January 2024 issue, we also celebrate 25 years of Smoke and Gears with all of our readers, fans, subscribers and advertisers!  Thanks for your support over the years! 100% Street Car...Period!...that also runs 7's in the quarter! Alan Whitaker’s killer 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a street car through and through, and it’s also the car he dreamed of owning since he was just 11 years old. “I was at a stop light in Whiteland IN. with my father at the age of 11 when a 1970-72 Monte Carlo blue with black vinyl top and rally wheels pulled up. I told my father that was the car I wanted when I’m old enough to drive,” explained Whitaker. UNIQUE...Now here's something you just don't see every day, year...or decade! Almost 2 tons of love! The car measures 17 ½ feet long and from the factory weighed just shy, or just over 4,000 pounds, depending on options. This particular wagon was ordered as a 383 big block, 9-seater with air conditioning. BLACK WIDOW...This multi-purpose 1,800-plus horsepower blown Vette street car is an inspired build. Life can be about focusing on negatives or the positives; Eric Simpson chose the latter. Simpson was once told that he was nothing but a shade tree mechanic and would never have anything worth talking about, "I built this car to prove the naysayers wrong!" This car was literally stock everything and is now completely modified since 2019. SMALL BUT FEROCIOUS...This Grudge racer Gremlin is a small-packaged supersized serving of nitrous'd nasty! By definition, a gremlin is ‘a mischievous folkloric creature invented at the beginning of the 20th century’. American Motors' definition was 'a pal to its friends and an ogre to its enemies,' a definition that Hollywood capitalized on with their movies, depicting the tiny beast as a cute furry little friend (a Mogwai)... TECH INSIDER Welding Exhaust System - Pt. 4 - Flange/Exhaust Port Interface So we are now finally ready to weld. Well, no, not quite. In the past three articles we have discussed various welding techniques, tube fitment and backpurging. As you can see, the key to a proper header build is attention to the details. RPM HIDDEN GEM All of the Above - From the pages of July 2017 - Gary Houghtaling's 1964 Ford Falcon X275 Gary Houghtaling,s twin turbo 1964 Falcon is entirely awesome! Read the full article

[nostalgiahighway]

Street Spot: Restomod Vette

A regular feature here on Nostalgia Highway is the “Street Spot.” We love seeing vintage cars as daily drivers, out on the streets where they belong. When we see a vintage car worth sharing, we’ll post it as a Street Spot. Sometimes it will be a beauty, sometimes it will be a beater, but then again – even the beater cars are beautiful to us!

This isn’t your ordinary Chevy Corvette. The hood was modified sometime in the ‘60s or ‘70s and the current owner has done a ton of upgrades in the time that he has owned it, which has been over 30 years.

[radracer]

Chevy Corvette Z06 C5

@stancedynamics

[uuripek]

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[isgrow]

Duramax Dually CALLS OUT Our Cummins Powered Galaxie! (Our Fastest Pass Yet!)

being published on http://mybecause.com/duramax-dually-calls-out-our-cummins-powered-galaxie-our-fastest-pass-yet/

[oimoi-op]

I want more of my comps to start arguing with me again lmao

Like, easily one of my favorite parts of KOTEF/KOTET was Koth, who can abandon your DS V ass and steal your ship if he doesn’t like your moral choices. Having Koth around was great because he actively spoke out against the shadier shit that Lana and even Theron were totally cool with going along with, and so it 1.) made conflict! And conflict is interesting! and 2.) made that particular Outlander way more cautious and shrewd when making choices regarding Zakuulans.

Koth got significantly less screentime in KOTET (except for the mission where it was obvious that had you done The Thing that had gotten him to leave, he would’ve been back to either be killed or cause drama), and while I overall liked ET more the FE, it definitely felt weaker when it came to character interactions and different character development options (EXCEPT for Torian/Vette because. well. you know). Koth and Senya’s interactions were cool, for example, since it showed that they actually agreed on a lot of things and approaches when it came to helping Zakuul (which makes Senya’s “betrayal” and Koth’s reaction all the more tragic imo—Koth was so pissed off about her because he hadn’t wanted to be right about her choosing herself and her family over everyone else, he hadn’t wanted to go back to hating her). Koth was also practically nonexistent in the entirety of the Iokath/Nathema/Zildrog arc except for the final cutscene, which is ridiculous seeing as how the motherfucking Gravestone--yanno, the ship he basically claimed as his own, modified by himself, put his crew on, can possibly betray your ass and steal--blew up, with his narrative role instead being given to Hylo.

Some of the shit is fine, of course. Quinn can betray you (again because LS SWs will actually never fucking get a break and exist only to suffer) and so can Elara, Bey’wan can retire due to mixed feelings, all of your Imp/Pub recruits can send you letters about their misgivings if you side with their opposing faction, etc., but none of it has so far gone to the extent that it could. I get that this is partly due to the 180 the game went through from KOTFE/ET to the good ol’ Space Nazis vs. Shitty Space Politicians, but it also feels so...half-assed?

On one hand, I can see why it wouldn’t be a great idea for you to lose half of your comps due to them being aligned with the opposite faction, especially since your DS Imp loyalist IA has had T7 around for a few years now, and for certain characters, it actually makes sense for them to be okay with switching loyalties. Guys like Aric and Theron, for example, are obviously still loyal to the Republic, but they went through some pretty shitty experiences during the five years the Outlander was napping, and so they have more reasons to be loyal to the Outlander/Alliance as they were the ones that brought results and got rid of the Zakuulan royal brats problems. Likewise, comps such as Pierce and Quinn are going to be loyal to their original class PC (in this case, the SW) no matter what, which can be seen in how Quinn can still join the Alliance even after he betrays you if you side with the Republic. But this is where stuff gets gray and gray can still get a bit too black-and-white for some of these characters.

I fucking love T7, and even my more DS-inclined Outlanders are quite fond of him. At the same time, I’m just not sure how it makes sense for T7 to be working with an Imp loyalist who’s working with the guy who killed T7′s old master under any circumstances.

I actually liked the idea of gray/third options in KOTFE/ET, but the game just doesn’t seem to be structured in a way that makes that work. Neutral!Smuggler is still the Republic’s lackey come Ilum, Darth Imperius is on the Dark Council at the end of their class story, and you have to sit on the Eternal Throne no matter what at the end of ET. The game has never been interested in the gray area despite all of the little tidbits thrown in here and there (like WHO THE FUCK IS ISAACS WHAT THE FUCK BIOWARE), and so it just seems...well, jarring that the story is still acting as though that’s still (or ever was) an option.

[a-master-procrastinator]

I always wanna see more Vintu content. But also like seeing more Raen whenever she’s around!

Aw, I feel so bad about not having Vintu here (he sits in back of my mind, growling and demanding attention). I do plan on posting about his misadventures in main plot, but for now I don't have much, unfortunately.

Vintu is dumb and chaotic enough to use lightsaber for things it's not supposed to be used for, like roasting meat (because "it's faster than cooking", and he's a busy person and doesn't allow anyone else to cook his meals) or drawing inappropriate things or words on walls (pretty sure he made some bad words on cantina walls outside for not serving his favorite cake. poor workers spent weeks fixing this), or boiling water (I have no idea if it works or not, and neither does Vintu, but he tries despite everyone telling him it won't work), and other stupid things because why not? He's fascinated with lightsabers and wants to see what things they can do. Vette tags along sometimes and even gives Vintu new ideas for funsies, Quinn tries to politely suggest that this is not a wise idea (but Vintu doesn't listen), and Jaesa probably rolls her eyes, saying "it's not how lightsabers work, dumbass" (or maybe goes with it once or twice, depending on what he's going to use lightsaber for).

Not sure if I mentioned this yet (searched with tags and found nothing, but since tags are kinda broken I could've just missed that post), but want to share anyway. When I bought Rishi stronghold and unlocked the ship area, I saw people (on reddit or YT) asking if the ship is from the Ravagers operation, and after finally doing this op I've decided that the answer is yes, at least in my headcanon for one specific character (with some changes). The events of this operation took place during the 5 year gap in KotFE (not during SoR, as it is in game, because this quest doesn't have anything to do with the main plot anyway), the ship doesn't blow up in the end, team manages to reverse the self-destruct, and ship is then taken by Raen (because I thought it would be cool if she had a big ship with big crew that could be a part of Alliance's fleet later). Still working on details, but the reason Raen even confronts Ravagers is because she had some business on Rishi, and Ravagers recognized her as captain of so called "Red Hulls", whose activities caused these pirates trouble the last time, so they took action against her. The worst part of this is Ravagers destroying Raen's XS freighter (and this ship was basically her second home), which pissed her off and made her team up with Ruugar and go after them. After this is over Raen decides to claim the ship to compensate for loss of the previous one, modifies it for hyperspace travelling, and even offers some of those pirate to work for her.

[rpmtrish]

Read The RPM Magazine January 2024 Issue - Celebrating 25 Years!

As we release the January 2024 issue, we also celebrate 25 years of Smoke and Gears with all of our readers, fans, subscribers and advertisers!  Thanks for your support over the years! 100% Street Car...Period!...that also runs 7's in the quarter! Alan Whitaker’s killer 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a street car through and through, and it’s also the car he dreamed of owning since he was just 11 years old. “I was at a stop light in Whiteland IN. with my father at the age of 11 when a 1970-72 Monte Carlo blue with black vinyl top and rally wheels pulled up. I told my father that was the car I wanted when I’m old enough to drive,” explained Whitaker. UNIQUE...Now here's something you just don't see every day, year...or decade! Almost 2 tons of love! The car measures 17 ½ feet long and from the factory weighed just shy, or just over 4,000 pounds, depending on options. This particular wagon was ordered as a 383 big block, 9-seater with air conditioning. BLACK WIDOW...This multi-purpose 1,800-plus horsepower blown Vette street car is an inspired build. Life can be about focusing on negatives or the positives; Eric Simpson chose the latter. Simpson was once told that he was nothing but a shade tree mechanic and would never have anything worth talking about, "I built this car to prove the naysayers wrong!" This car was literally stock everything and is now completely modified since 2019. SMALL BUT FEROCIOUS...This Grudge racer Gremlin is a small-packaged supersized serving of nitrous'd nasty! By definition, a gremlin is ‘a mischievous folkloric creature invented at the beginning of the 20th century’. American Motors' definition was 'a pal to its friends and an ogre to its enemies,' a definition that Hollywood capitalized on with their movies, depicting the tiny beast as a cute furry little friend (a Mogwai)... TECH INSIDER Welding Exhaust System - Pt. 4 - Flange/Exhaust Port Interface So we are now finally ready to weld. Well, no, not quite. In the past three articles we have discussed various welding techniques, tube fitment and backpurging. As you can see, the key to a proper header build is attention to the details. RPM HIDDEN GEM All of the Above - From the pages of July 2017 - Gary Houghtaling's 1964 Ford Falcon X275 Gary Houghtaling,s twin turbo 1964 Falcon is entirely awesome! Read the full article

[lesbiancouplescounseling]

Dr. Lynda Spann guides lesbian couples from all over the world to find love again, in just three or four clicks of a mouse.

DENVER, Colo. (May 20, 2021) —  It’s 2:00 a.m and Jamie is lying awake in bed, tossing back and forth but not wanting to wake her partner, Susan, not from a desire to let her sleep but from the fear that awaking her may lead to yet another argument. Jamie gets up and does a google search for “lesbian couples therapists” only to see a search return riddled with porn sites and half a dozen irrelevant search returns. Her desperation increases as she wanders from page to page, her dread growing.

Such is the experience of most lesbian couples in the U.S. where finding help is just as difficult as searching for a needle in the proverbial therapist haystack, and  Jamie is not alone. In the United States, there are upwards of 2.5 million lesbian couples (U.S. Census, other reports).  Clearly there are a significant number of couples who likely need help, yet only a handful of therapists in the U.S. operate solely with a focus on lesbian relationships. No data exists to put an exact number on these specialized therapists, and many straight therapists say they work with gay couples. A quick Google search returns many options but few give a strong impression that they truly understand lesbian couples. This fact illustrates the complex and intimidating work that most couples must go through just to identify the right therapist for them. And unfortunately, many lesbian couples have experienced unsuccessful therapy experiences with straight, well-meaning therapists.

Dr. Lynda Spann is known in her hometown of Denver for her love of helping lesbian couples achieve the level of joy, love and happiness in their existing relationship it took her years to find. Spann is known for her intensive breakthrough sessions that take place at the Lesbian Couples Institute. Hearing stories like Jamie’s time and time again, Spann decided it was time to help the millions of lesbians worldwide having similar experiences.

With over 20 years experience as a licensed marriage therapist she has worked with over 600 couples. And since opening the Lesbian Couples Institute in 2018, she boasts a success rate of 88 percent. Spann’s success led her to think … if this many couples are looking for help and finding success with her methods, there must be more couples like them. But maybe traditional therapy or location alone prevents them from even seeking guidance. She felt called to create and develop a specifically tailored online coaching course that lesbian couples from all over could participate in to become the happiest couple in the room, again. She modified her unique therapy techniques in a way that allows her to individually (and in a group setting) coach lesbian couples who are looking for help but not available to do in-person therapy sessions.

Her course, Transforming Lesbian Couples (TLC), is a six-week online coaching class complete with couple and group sessions that allow for couples to connect with others doing similar work and provides homework to assist in a deeper connection beyond the online classes. Dr. Spann’s course is the first of it’s kind for lesbian couple, as far as we’ve found. After watching an introductory video and scheduling a two-on-one  45 minute Zoom call, Spann vetts couples for their suitability for the limited-seat, group coaching program. The course comprises six modules (each module is a week’s class) containing specifics garnered from the experience of working with more than 600 couples over the multiple decades.

With names like “Perks of Change,” and “Peace-Making,” classes are designed for those truly committed to taking the journey to love alongside their significant other while trusting in Dr. Spann as their guide. And Dr. Spann has proven herself trustworthy. Identifying as a lesbian herself, she is all too familiar with the nuances of the relationship between two women and has done the work on her own. Her own struggles in previous relationships provide the skills to confidently guide women who face similar issues to do the work that has led to a sixteen year relationship with her wife, and fellow therapist, Lisa Yaeger.

“We loved that Dr. Spann provided a safe and welcoming space for us instantly. We felt open to sharing and she provided wonderful exercises for us to practice. Dr. Spann brought us closer together and we are very grateful.” – Satisfied Client

According to Spann, “one thing that sets my course apart from similar programs is, I am a licensed marriage therapist with over 20 years of experience helping couples achieve true connection and joy in their relationships. A quick Google search illustrates just how few options lesbian couples have when it comes to finding a therapist or coach that understands the nuances of the lesbian relationship. Research shows that lesbian couples are more emotionally expressive than straight and gay male couples. However, one of the major struggles of a lesbian relationship is the concept of merging. Because of this, most lesbian couples need guidance to create a secure relationship where they are safe to grow individually and together. Through my work and relationship experience of my own, I guide them to a place where they can enjoy a life-long journey of love, joy, connection, and expansion.”

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About Dr. Lynda Spann

As a lesbian herself who struggled with coming out and establishing fulfilling and healthy relationships with women, Dr. Lynda Spann knows firsthand the struggles two women may face in an intimate and romantic relationship. Dr. Spann learned how to love in a way that freed her to be her true self and she felt called to help other women, specifically lesbian identifying, to do the same. In 2018 when she opened the Lesbian Couples Institute in Denver, CO, this dream became a reality.  Lynda Spann has over 20 years experience as a marriage and couples therapist and counselor and decided it was time to take not only her educational experience but her own unique life experience to help the community she belongs to. Her new online coaching program is the first of it’s kind, as far as we’ve found and is formulated to fit the needs of lesbian couples and their issues specifically by providing step by step guidance from someone who knows firsthand how to do the work to take a stale relationship from okay to great and thriving.

#lesbianlove #couplestherapy #lesbiancouplestherapist #lesbiancoach #lesbianhealth

Click here to get in touch with Dr. Lynda.

[legacyofabsolutewalnuts]

(Don’t) Move

I haven’t really been following through on the heavy whump I would usually with these prompts, but they have provided my plenty of inspiration. So have a brief look into how Viticalia and Thomsyn first met on Quesh, mid Sith Warrior stoyline. Meant to go with prompt 11. (Don’t) Move

“Don’t move.”

The snarl that ripped out of Viticalia’s throat echoed across the cavern, muted only by the bodies at her feet. She didn’t bother looking, her own senses bouncing off the precious beacon of light standing between her and the exit. More than likely yet another one of Baras’ pawns, he certainly had enough of them scattered through the Republic, and she could think of a hundred better uses for them than what  Baras had achieved. Most of them have been wasted in their time only observing, when action could have changed the face of the war a hundred times over before the first treaty.

Vette, wisely, moved into a position where Viticalia’s blades could protect her. They’d worked together long enough now that she didn’t need to ask. The younger woman looked a bit worse for wear, they hadn’t been close enough together when the cave collapsed for Viticalia to get as solid of a barrier in place as she would have liked. She had done her best to protect Vette, which had left only her own force of will to keep her from being crushed by the debris. It had worked, if only barely, but breathing in more dust than air, and accepting the punishment of the rocks had left her body weaker than she was willing to accept.

“Get out of my way, Jedi, and you can leave here with your life.”

“If I were a betting woman, I would gladly bet against that. You don’t have the strength left.” The Jedi’s voice was more than amused and Viticalia palmed her blades as she turned to face the Jedi. She had not yet drawn her weapons, arms crossed over her chest and simply watching. She had that frustrating sense of calm, vague interest that most Jedi were capable of. Nearly emotionless. Grating.

She ignited one lightsaber as a threat, and the Jedi didn’t move. “This is your last warning, Jedi.”

“I’m willing to let you and your slave live, Sith.”

A common misconception, and one she didn’t have the energy to correct at the moment. “What do you want, Jedi?”

“I want  to know why you’re here. And what all of this is about.”

“That’s-”

“None of my business and Imperial secrets, yes, I’m aware. I can take you prisoner and ask you these questions later, if you like?”

The Jedi had  already read the hesitation in her long before it showed on Viticalia’s  brow and she growled lowly. “Let Vette- let the Twi’lek go, and I’ll answer your questions.”

“That would allow her to call for reinforcements for you.”

“Scared?”

“No.” Something glinted in the Jedi’s eye. An edge, something less than serene, and Viticalia focused on it, searching. “She may go.”

“Vits-”

“Vette, go, now. Back to the Fury, directly. Do not speak to anyone else till you get there, do you understand?”

She was opening her mouth to protest and Viticalia allowed herself to take her eyes off the Jedi for a moment. “No one else, Vette. Go.”

She hesitated for a moment. “I’m not leaving you here alone.”

“You’re not. The Jedi’s here.” She managed a twitch of a smile and Vette relaxed a little. It was enough of an admission that she’d survived worse, and would come back alive. “Off you go.”

She gave the Jedi a wide berth as she passed, and the Jedi responded in kind, allowing Vette to get to the entrance without incident. Viticalia tested the weight of her blades in her hands, igniting them both. “Stand down, Sith.”

“No.” She drew herself up, drew on her relief and power and let it settle clearly for the Jedi. “I am not so weak as you imagine.”

“I am well aware. There’s no need to fight. You negotiated on behalf of your...friend, it would seem. Clearly you’re the rare example of a reasonable Sith. We can negotiate.” The Jedi dropped her arms, taking a few paces forward so that Viticalia could see her a little better in the glow of her lightsabers. She was a tall, broad shouldered Cathar, thick hair drawn back and armour paired with the robes of a Jedi Master, modified for ease of movement. 

“I have no intention of betraying my people.”

“They seem to be willing to betray you.” The Jedi’s voice softened. “I felt the tremors when the cave collapsed, and I can feel the betrayal rolling off you. If one of my people had done it, I would have known.”

She snarled out of habit, to back up weakness with ferocity and the Jedi did not flinch. Of course. 

“You think I’ve come here to seize the opportunity, or because whoever betrayed you asked me to.” The Jedi’s head tilted curiously and Viticalia held her stare, gathering the Force into herself, preparing. “I can and will match you in battle, Sith, and right now you’re wounded. You're smart enough to send your ally to get others you trust, I think you're smart enough to avoid a fight right now.”

“You speak as though you understand my motivations. Assessing them from the few of my actions you’ve seen is foolhardy.” She deactivated the blades and set the hilts on her belt slowly. “But I have more important people to kill than a single Jedi.”

The Jedi took something from her pack, backlit by the entrance to the cave before an emergency lamp was lowered. “Good. Now. Which one of your Masters is making a play within the Empire by trying to off you here?”

“You think I’ll happily reveal any weaknesses the Empire may have?”

“You seem to realize the Empire has weaknesses, as everyone does, which puts your intelligence leagues above many I’ve met.” The Jedi set the rest of her pack down on the floor. “You may call me Thomsyn, by the way.”

Thomsyn was as pretty as she is powerful, and practical. “Viticalia, of house Volcatius.”

Thomsyn blinked once, even as Viticalia lifted her chin to state her family name with pride. “Lord Dapatica’s younger sister then. I’ve heard reports about you.”

“I suspect you have.”

“You left Balmorra a mess. And your sister is no less impressive.”

The word choice was telling. Viticalia shifted her stance, embracing the pain she’d been ignoring while negotiating, pulling it deeper into herself, letting it fester and drawing on the fire within it. Thomsyn looked at her for a long moment, big green eyes boring into her and tilted her head a little again. “You’re hurt worse than you appear.”

Her upper lip raised in a half-hearted snarl, but her own exhaustion and weakness, combined with the Jedi’s overwhelming sense of calm was beginning to get to her. “I am fine.”

Thomsyn took the hilt of her lightsaber, and Viticalia tensed for a long moment before the Jedi casually tossed it toward the entrance of the cave. “Come here, let me look at your wounds.”

“I am not unarmed, Jedi.”

“Nor am I even without my lightsaber, but the gesture counts. You’ve agreed, although you’re being rather obtuse about it, to provide information. Let me offer you something in return.”

“Aside from my life?”

“If you die of your wounds before your allies reach you, then I haven’t upheld my end, have I?” Thomsyn rolled her shoulders once. “I only bite people I like, promise.”

She dropped both her lightsabers a moment later, stalking over to the Jedi. “I can, and will, kill you with my bare hands, Jedi.”

“I told you to call me Thomsyn.” She sat, and Viticalia followed hackles up, but unable to deny the strange ease and trust radiating off of Thomsyn. Either she overestimated her own abilities, or she truly did have a good bead on Viticalia’s current situation. It seemed very much to be the later, “I assume you don’t want me to touch you?”

“No.” Healing took a great deal from a Force-user. Concentration and power. It would leave them vulnerable in the meantime. She could feel the Jedi focusing her power, and the rush of Light over her stung like wounds being cleaned. She swallowed once and then allowed herself to speak. “My Master was Darth Baras.”

“Ah. Thank you. You may answer my questions at your leisure. Now, please, don’t move.” 

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Soft OC Asks!

Thank you @wolf-of-the-glade​ for the tag! This is a long one, and was a lot of fun to do! 

🌹 Where in the world does your OC feel most at home? Is there any reason why? If it’s not the place they were born, where were they born? Is there a certain somebody that makes them feel at home where ever they may be? What does home mean to them?   For Viri, that's Odessen, Naboo and to a smaller extent, Rishi.   Viri was born on Corellia and does have a special affection for the planet but it's gone through so many changes that it does not feel like home to her anymore. She associates 'home' with Naboo because the years she spent there as a child were safe and happy, because she was raised with a lot of Naboo cultural observances, and she was loved tremendously by her grandmother. She wears modified Naboo makeup every day (the red streaks by her eyes). She also associates 'home' with Odessen because it is the place she and Lana found respite and safety as adults. And she loves the Rishii section of Rishi and the beaches because they feel calm and welcoming to her.   Home to Viri is where she is safe and happy, with an energy she connects with. The Force is part of that. Odessen's balance in the Force is very significant for Viri, and she loves the Force attunement of Naboo as well.   🍄 What are your OCs favourite snacks? Their favourite comfort food which always cheers them up when they’re down? Favourite meal to make? Do they enjoy baking and cooking and are they any good in the kitchen?   Viri loves sugar. She is a huge sugar junkie. She especially loves cookies baked with Corellian recipes, candy, sweet breads and fruits. 

 As for cooking and baking, however, you do not want Viridana in your kitchen. She'll burn it down. She can't cook at all. When she was a kid her parents and the house droid cooked; in the Academy she ate in the dining halls and since she's been on her own she's had her own house droids and the Alliance chefs. During her years as the Wrath, Vette would sometimes cook Ryloth cuisine for her.   Vette tried to teach Viri a few things about cooking during her time as the Wrath and they both ended up agreeing that it was just a lost cause.   🍁 Where does your OC go when they need to have some time to themself? Would they ever have their own “comfort corner” filled with all the things they like? Do they have a favourite spot outside that feels like its theirs and theirs alone?   When Viri needs to be alone she will typically go for a walk in the Odessen wilderness, go to her private sparring room and dance, or go into the fields and play with her pets/rescued animals, like her sleen. She and Lana do each have their own rooms in their suite, as well. Viri has a private altar there, as well as books and her personal treasures, and she will sometimes go there to be alone too. Outside, Viri favors an area close to the base with a waterfall, and she's been known to spend hours there reading or meditating.   🍂 Does your OC enjoy hugs? What do they do as a show of affection for: their friends, their family, their significant other(s) or for strangers? Over all what are they like with recieving affection from others?   Yes, if your name is Lana Beniko. Viri is extremely huggy with Lana. She has also reached the point where she feels relatively safe getting hugs from people she knows well and trusts, like Vette and Jaesa. As a kid, her parents and grandparents hugged her all the time. If you're not someone Viri knows well and implicitly trusts, though, her immediate reaction to being touched will be to block your hands and reach for her lightsaber. Just don't.

Viri also is very suspicious if someone she doesn't know is overly affectionate or offers a lot of flattery, and will assume there's an ulterior motive. Someone like Darth Rivix would have zero effect on her.   Viri is very generous with her friends and family. She often tries to help her loved ones with their needs anonymously (for example, if she found out her friend had a speeder repair bill, she'd silently pay it and not say a word about it). She will also really pay attention to people's likes and dislikes and try to get them things that she knows they will love. She also offers any means of political or physical protection she can - when she was the Wrath she bought Imperial citizenship for Vette, for example; and she put all of her friends under protection with notice to the Dark Council. Viri's incredibly loyal.   As for strangers, Viri is obsessive about health and the rakghoul plague so she does quietly send a lot of supplies, help and credits to T.H.O.R.N. and other humanitarian projects that provide vaccines and medicines. She also helps with projects for former slaves and Twi'lek cultural restoration that Vette has told her about.   🌻 What little things do they notice about people or the world around them that make them happy? What tiny little treasures do they find in the normal every day that makes the world seem a little brighter for them?   Viri's very attuned to the scents around her - ocean air, ozone, fragrances. She loves it when she comes across something that feels like home to her, like the scent of the ocean.   🌾 Describe your OC through the eyes of someone absolutely head-over-heels in love with them   That would be Lana. She would describe Viri as a fierce, sometimes kind force of nature that she is absolutely smitten with, with blazing eyes. Lana happens to be especially fond of Viri's curly hair and hands, as well as how gracefully she moves while dancing or fighting.     💐 How does your OC handle being unwell or forced to rest in bed? Who cares for them and in what ways? Does your OC enjoy being doted on or are they a terrible patient? Reversed: is your OC good at taking care of others who are ill or in need?   From the time she was an acolyte Viri became very adept at hiding any sort of pain or illness, both with physical camouflage and emotional shielding. It was for her own protection, of course. She has walked around with broken bones, fevers, massive bruises, you name it, without looking sick at all. After she was in carbonite and her skin was grey for a while during recovery, she wore makeup to hide that. All of the other post-carbonite side effects she had were concealed from the Alliance as much as possible. After defeating Valkorion she wore makeup to hide the shadows under her eyes from the damage. Her usual MO is to conceal everything and then quietly take care of it on her own time. She knows how to do her own sutures and basic first aid and infection control, and has several medical droids and trusted doctors.   With people she trusts like Lana and Vette, as well as carefully selected doctors and medical droids, Viri will allow herself to show pain and sickness. She can't hide it from Lana, since it's obvious through their bond. She will allow Lana to Force heal her, and she trusts both Lana and Vette to care for her. She also trusts Lucinda Walrez, the Alliance's surgeon.   Viri's a better Force healer than she gives herself credit for, and her immediate course of action with allies is to storm in, throw Force healing at them and immediately start patching them up. She has zero bedside manner, however, unless it's Lana or Vette. It's usually more "Shut up and stand still so I can fix you, you're not going to die damn it!"   🌿 What way does your OC show that they care without using words? What way do others show your OC that they’re cared about without using speech?   If Lana's working long hours and Viri gets home first, she will lay out Lana's pajamas and warm them, for instance. She'll sit next to Lana, Vette and Jaesa and help them take off or put on their armor. She can't cook but she will get food for people. If she sees someone's armor is scuffed up, she will get it cleaned or repaired or replaced. If she sees someone has a bruise on their cheek, she will throw Force healing at it without thinking twice. Those sorts of things.   🌳 What is your OC’s favourite way to relax after a stressful day? Do they have a favourite book to curl up with? A hobby? Or do they have a nice bubble bath and have an early night to bed?   Viri loves to read. She loves memoirs; accounts of adventures; books on nature and wildlife; scientific journals, comics, you name it. She often unwinds by reading on the couch. She also spends a lot of time meditating and sitting with her pets to unwind. And she and Lana usually have a few hours of *ahem* fun before turning in.   🌲 How deeply does your OC feel? Are they typically empathetic or do they have a hard time connecting with others in this way? What are they like when offering support and comfort to someone they care for?   Viri feels so deeply that her emotions can overwhelm her if she's not careful. She can be so happy that she cries. She can be so angry that she physically feels it. Being very Force sensitive she does have a lot of ability as an empath and can feel others' emotions quite often, especially if they are projecting strongly and don't realize it.

If Viri is offering support or comfort she will usually try to puzzle out what that means for the individual. When Vette was mourning her mother, the best way to help her was to bring her tea and then leave her alone. With Lana, the best way to help her was to be right there 24/7 for her and directly know how much she was loved. She does realize that sometimes the best way to help is to say "I see you and I'm here" and just be present.   🌺 What does your OC do to calm down when they’re scared or after a nightmare? Do they have any special comfort items or need to be reassured by a specific person? How do they handle this if they’re alone?   If it's a garden-variety nightmare, Viri usually centers herself by reciting a Sith blessing or protection spell under her breath. If it's a flashback sort of nightmare, Lana is the only one who can help her through it. Lana usually sits next to her, speaks to her in Sith and reaches out to her in the Force through their bond. When Viri wakes up she will ground Viri by telling her where she is and that she is safe. If she's dealing with a flashback alone, Lana will still feel it and reach out to her telepathically.   🌸 What are some of their favourite things and why? List as many as you can think of!   Viri has long been divorced from the idea of having a lot of tangible things, because she has had to move around so much and has lost so much. Having said that:   - Her lightsaber. Viri designed and made her own saber and it really is extremely important to her. Her lightsaber feels like a friend, not just a weapon, and she works with it seamlessly. And it's so attuned to her, specifically, that even Lana had trouble using it when she had to in an emergency. - Her ship, the Tyuk. Viri loves and adores her ship and has done everything she can to upgrade and maintain it. - The necklace and pendant that Lana made for her, for their wedding. - The affection token from Ryloth that Vette gave her, also for her wedding to Lana. - Lana's belt. Technically, it's Viri's belt, since the original from Lana was worn until it literally fell apart. Lana just keeps making new belts for her with the same design, and Viri loves them because Lana made them and they always remind them of her. She stubbornly wears this belt no matter what else she's wearing and no matter how poorly it matches the rest of her outfit. - Naboo food. I've pattered Naboo food to essentially be a lot like Italian cuisine, and Viri is very enthusiastic about it. - Corellian cookies. See "Naboo food." - Dance clubs. When it's safe - and it takes a lot of precautions now - Viri loves to be in the middle of a crowded, sweaty dance floor all night long. - Music. - Silly but smart cartoons. Viri tends to favor really silly, lighthearted but clever entertainment fare, because she gets enough gloom and doom IRL. In our world she'd adore things like the Addams Family, Bob's Burgers, Animaniacs, etc. - The beach. Being in open bodies of water - the ocean or sea- feels like home for Viri. She is an excellent swimmer and a strong surfer, and even the sound of waves will make her heart jump a little. - The night sky. Viri loves looking up at the stars and planets. - Waterfalls. - Holo portraits and photos of her friends and family.   🥀 How would your OC decorate a notebook or journal? What kind of things are written in there? Could you give an example of a nice entry?   Viri would not be the sort to keep a journal because she would worry about it being stolen, compromised or used against her. She did make a holocron, however, like the Jedi Consular.   If she did keep a journal, she'd have a thousand abstract doodles all over it, in as many bright and metallic gel pens as she could find, and her entries would probably be written in three different directions across the page, with little cartoons, random song lyrics and poems, and a lot of snark, written in several colors of ink/marker per entry.   🌼 Who are this characters friends and found family? How did they meet, how long have they been friends for, could they ever be something more than just friends? What do they look for in a friend or a romantic partner?   Viri does have casual friends and acquaintances, but her circle of true trusted friends is small. In terms of romantic partners, Viri has never looked for one - she is strongly demisexual and demiromantic, and until she met Lana and was attracted to her, she had no idea that was even a thing she wanted. And she wouldn't want it with anyone but Lana.   In terms of friends, Viri looks for people who are loyal, trustworthy, kind to animals and civilians, and somehow appeal to her senses of fun and connection. That may seem a contradiction but Viri actually has a very strong code she follows for herself. If someone kills a Jedi who is attacking them, she gets it. If someone kills a Republic civilian in a hospital, she's not cool with that and will be angry and upset about it.   She has friends from a variety of worlds with different Force creeds and beliefs, but she would not be friends with someone who was downright cruel, someone who was anti-alien or otherwise racist, someone who was homophobic or transphobic, or someone who approved of slavery.   The people she would trust implicitly with her life:   Lana: Force bonded partners for life, and there's nothing that could separate them or make them turn on each other. As of 3629 they have been together and friends for 10 years. Vette: Viri's adopted sister. They both take that 'sister' designation very seriously. As of 3629 they have been friends for 14 years.   Other very very close people: Suvia Kallig (Darth Nox): Suvia spent 7 years in carbonite, but she met Viri and befriended her when she was newly the Wrath. Suvia was new to the Dark Council. They bonded over their shared "outsider" status, because they were both bright, cynical young women, and because they shared views on issues like slavery (anti anti anti) and aliens (pro pro pro).  Suvia went missing after Marr’s coalition was attacked and searches for her were fruitless. Viri found her in carbonite, hanging on a wall in the Zakuulan royal palace, seven years later. The Alliance unfroze Suvia, gave her medical support and named her the director of the Alliance’s Force lore and artifacts. Suvia now runs those archives, studying ancient Force rituals.    Talos Drellik:  Viri met Talos through Suvia during her Wrath days, and he was present in the Yavin 4 coalition. However, she did not really get to know Talos and consider him a friend until he joined the Alliance after her time in carbonite. She loves chatting with Talos, appreciates his enthusiasm, and is grateful that he was able to discern that she was suffering Force Walking sickness after her battle with Valkorion and the other ghosts.     Jaesa Willsaam: Jaesa in Viri's world is neither the extreme DS nor the LS version found in the game. She's an amalgam, and in my mind she's patterned a bit after Jena Malone's portrayal of Johanna Mason in the Hunger Games films. She's loyal to the end to her allies and friends, but if you cross her you will regret it.   Viri met Jaesa as described in the class story. She killed the Jedi on Tatooine because they hurt Vette. She let Jaesa's parents live and told Baras to let them live in luxury on Dromund Kaas. When she had more clout, she quietly staged a 'death' for Jaesa's parents so they would be out of Baras's crosshairs, and gave them new identities so they could live safely and anonymously. Ironically, this is the same thing Viri's own grandmother did on Naboo - staging her death to live anonymously so she would not be targeted by Baras. Viri appealed to Jaesa by telling her that nothing is black and white, but that she should explore everything and decide for herself. So Jaesa did, and she decided on the Sith. She went to Korriban to study - not in an acolyte's trial of course - around the time Viri was working with Lana Beniko on Manaan.   Jaesa vanished after Viri disappeared, and Viri and her team found her seven years later, frozen in a trap on Yavin 4. She has now rejoined the team, works extensively in both Force lore and as Viri's second in battle, and is romantically linked to Suvia Kallig.   Somminick Timmns: Viri and Somminick met as described in the class story on Belsavis. Given that they were on opposite sides, their contact was limited until they both fought in the coalition against Revan on Yavin 4. After Viri disappeared, Somminick - and his enclave of not-quite-Jedi-but-not-sure-students  were sent to fight against Zakuul. After it became obvious that it was not a winnable battle and his students would just die, Somminick walked all his survivors off the battlefield and returned to Nar Shaddaa. Satele Shan was forced to allow him to go. Somminick became an ally of Lana Beniko's, and after the Alliance was formed, he remained a valuable contact on Nar Shaddaa and communicated with both Lana and Viri via holo. When they came to NS to destroy the Star Fortress, he joined their battle. He finally came to Odessen with his students after the fall of Zakuul.   Viri and Somminick realize they have very different beliefs in the Force, but they still find common ground. Their favorite thing to do is snipe at each other, playfully - Viri will tell Somminick that she knows he's joined the Dark Council, and Somminick will tell Viri that he's so happy she's on the Jedi Council. All fake of course.

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Questions for You!   💫What is your favourite fact about this character and why?   I'm not sure, to be honest. I adore Viri because she is Viri. In many ways she's an alter ego, although in many ways she's not.   ☄️ Does this OC deserve better treatment from you? Do you make them suffer just a little bit too much? Be nice to them!   I really try to temper how much Viri suffers. I feel that even though I do deviate from the game's plot after KOTET, I can't deviate entirely. Thus, she unfortunately has to go through the traitor arc. She has to deal with Iokath. I can't logically leave all those things out and say “whoops! Never happened.” 

I also have to look at what the effects would truly be for things she encounters in the story. For example she's frozen in carbonite for five years. Considering that carbonite can kill someone in a matter of hours and can cause huge amounts of damage, she could not just skip away from it. She had Valkorion in her head for five years with no way to escape. Given how evil and sadistic he was, and the small fragment of carbonite consciousness we saw in chapter 2 of KOTFE, I surmise that it would have been a terrible trauma. Valkorion would have tried to drive her mad, hollow her out on the spot or break her so she would be pliable to his suggestions. I can't sugarcoat that, so Viri has PTSD and flashbacks.   Having said that I try to give her far more agency than she has in the game and have her deal with things more effectively. And when things are not described fully or are omitted, I’ll try to run with them. For instance with the Vette vs. Torian choice, she ordered one of her top military teams to go for Torian. They didn't make it, but they still tried. With the carbonite, Lana helped with her rehabilitation and recovery and it was not overnight. With the Machone Gods, since there was no solo way to clear them in the game or see those cut scenes, I felt free to create my own path for them.  I also try to steer her toward as much happiness and love as I can. She and Lana WILL have a happy ending, both in their galaxy and the afterlife.   🌠 On a scale of 1 - 10 how Baby is your OC? BONUS when asking this question rate the OC yourself as see if the reply matches up!!   10 of course. Viri is baby. Baby who could literally melt you with the power of her mind, decapitate you in a nanosecond and scare people just by walking into a room, but I don't think she'd accept any answer other than 10.   💦 If you as the writer could erase one traumatic event from this OC’s life what would it be and why?   I would erase the assaults she suffered at Academy. And I would give Viri her parents back. That's actually what I was aiming for when I had Viri's grandmother show up on Naboo. Her parents are very much dead, but I saw an opening to make her grandmother appear, and I took it.   But in terms of the writing that is from other people, ie the game plot, unless there's some great plot twist up ahead, I would erase the current trajectory that seems to suggest that the Alliance is just going to fall under faction control entirely and the Commander is going to go back to serving their faction. In fact I don't plan on letting that happen to Viri's Alliance, even if it means I need to move the whole damned planet to another dimension a la She-Ra.

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Muse Meme

Tagged by @sunsetofdoom

― your muse’s name:

Gimrizh Korribanil, Lord of the Sith, Wrath of the Empire, and unofficial goddess to the poor sods in the Developmental Lightsaber Department

― one favorite picture/face claim of your muse:

― two headcanons you have for your muse:

- Gimrizh, despite having survived many exams by persisting on caf brewed with Thranta-ade, does not actually like Thranta-ade. Furthermore, her obsession with caf begun during her end of year exams for her fifteenth year on Institute Five when a human student smuggled in a giant bag of freshly ground caf and sold it in exchange for other student’s notes. 

- Although she’s not fond of Alderaanian politics, she views Alderaan as the most beautiful planet she’s ever been on. For someone who grew up in a desert, the abundance of both greenery, water, and snow is a wonderful novelty to her. 

― three things that your muse likes doing in their free time:

- Modifying lightsabers and building her own. 

- Leafing through speeder magazines and oggling the new bikes. Also mod-ing bikes when she has the chance. 

- Experimenting with cooking. Particularly enjoys doing this with Quinn. 

― seven people your muse loves/likes:

- Malavai Quinn 

- Vette

- Jaesa Willsaam

- Foris Pierce

- Lucian Quinn (despite his clumsy attempts at matchmaking)

- Yaina Rineth (RIP)

- Quorian Dorjis and Tremel (counting them both as one because they serve the same role as mentors in her life)

― a phobia your muse has:

She’s so focused on survival that dying is a huge phobia for her. So is failure, particularly failing her superiors or the Empire in general. She’s also, although she’ll never admit it, afraid of returning to Korriban, as she hasn’t been back since leaving the Academy and Institute Five. 

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