#puzzle 238

[bugpysforge]

Try and Guess the Pokemon at dextrio.app

[boinin]

We're just getting edged at this point

[interdimensionalpancakes]

the main reasons why i ship coai

to me, coai/ shinshi is just the healthier ship, filled with trust, understanding, and mutual interests. it's also the one ship i can see lasting long term in the real world.

they are partners/ solve cases together: Ai likes when he rambles his deductions calling him a "sparrow" (file 713 & 714), though she isn't afraid to ask him for clarification if his explanations get too convoluted. He doesn't really need to help her understand the case, she can figure it out on her own most of the time (file 466-469, 656 [he smiled when he was listening to her deduction]) nor does she give up before she puts any effort into solving the problem first (file 548, 713). She actively contributes to his deductions and he always asks her if she has any ideas (file 287, 525, 664, 729). he can depend on her to stay calm under investigations (file 729, 870) and come up with plans to protect/ help the DB if conan can't be there (file 549, 817). she shares his same investigative curiousity and isn't a bystander, sharing her biochemist background to help shinichi's deductions (file 1098).

they help each other's overcome their weaknesses/ fears: her trust-issues & self-blaming tendencies (file 189-191, 344-346), his impatience & impulsivity (file 429, 475). they put each other at ease when it comes to being paranoid about BO members in public (file 287, 289, 359, 624, 680, 741 [he asked if she wanted to sleep over at the detective agency??], 775, 1006). As for the lies regarding the BO between the two, shinichi said it best in file 341: "[Haibara's] not as tough as she looks." They protect each other because if haibara tells conan about the BO he'll be impulsive/ wanting to attack them immeadiately and if conan tells haibara BO stuff before he resolved it, her trust issues would go on overdrive. Though it should be noted that haibara eavesdropped on some things, so she understands that conan's hiding things from her, by nature that she's the BO "traitor" she's hiding things from shinichi too.

they accept each other imperfections: they tease each other about being adults in a kid's body (file 515-517,724), shiho's age, his lack of tact, his tone-deafnesses, his relationship with ran, her fangirling higo, her aloofness/ sarcasm (file 680), etc. she loves being able to challenge him intellectually such as telling him to guess her favorite song and the code in file 491, while he's always up for the challenge (file 200) since she knows that shinichi likes puzzles.

he always notices and likes when she smiles (file 275, 292).

shinichi is protective of her and she's protective of him (file 238- 242, 346, 429, 582, 624, 681, 824, 1070) but not in a possesive way. he promised to always protect her and he kept it.

shinichi always knows when shiho looks like she's going to run away. he always hopes that she doesn't but he always runs after her anyways just to make sure (file 289, 346, 437, 817).

he defends her family when other people make negative comments about them (file 425, 1072).

they share interests other than the BO (soccer, pop culture, animals, music, history, etc.) but they're individuals first.

their relationship has boundaries: haibara respects shinichi's feelings for ran / navigates her jealousy rather gracefully (file 313, 999,1000). conan doesn't probe further about her past with gin when she doesn't want to answer (file 242). they keep each other in check (file 242, 515, 1091). they never force each other to reveal secrets they're not ready to share (file 341) and she can tell when he's suppressing his emotions/ concerns (file 609).

they rescue each other even though they can rescue themselves without each other (file 755,817). she can guess where he'll be/ gives him a spare antidote (file 654) and he always has a plan to get her to safety (file 429, 824). haibara can predict conan's behavior and vice versa (file 289, 430).

side note: it's canon that ran ships coai (file 876), which is hilarious because ai ships shinran (mainly out of denial/ love bc she wants shinichi to be happy/ ran looks like her sister so she wants her to be happy, but this is a whole seperate discussion). also the DB always noticed a vibe between coai, especially ayumi and Mitsuhiko.

for those interested, there's a parallel to shinran: in file 887, haibara ai guessed conan's phone passcode correctly on the first try. whereas it took ran in file 483 multiple tries just to get it correctly. in non-canon movie 16th, conan saw ran's underwear and said 'white' out loud, in canon file 714, he saw haibara's underwear and also said 'white' out loud and he got defensive when she called him a pervert.

[comikadraws]

is databook a legit source?

The Canon-Value of Naruto Databooks

Yesn't. It depends on what you consider "legit" or "canon". Naruto is, to the detriment of us all, a puzzle of different, strange, and often mismatched pieces. And those pieces don't just contradict each other across different media but also within each medium. At the end of the day, "canon" is a matter of definition and convenience (if you'd like me to elaborate on that, let me know).

However, there is a general consensus.

What Are the Databooks?

But back on topic. The Databooks are part of a series of supplementary guidebooks, but not every guidebook is considered a Databook.

Rin no Sho (2002) / First Databook

Hyo no Sho (2002) / First Fanbook

To no Sho (2005) / Second Databook

Sho no Sho (2005)

Sha no Sho (2008) / Third Databook

Kai no Sho (2009) / Second Fanbook

Jin no Sho (2014) / Fourth Databook

Retsu no Sho (2014) / The Last Guidebook

Zai no Sho (2015) / Boruto The Movie Guidebook

And then there's also other guidebooks, such as Rai no Sho and Fu no Sho, and so on. But when fans say "Databooks", they usually mean Rin, To, Sha, and Jin no Sho.

Are the Databooks Canon?

Again, this depends on your definition, but the most common consensus I am personally aware of is that all works that involved Kishimoto as an active contributor (and not just his world and characters) are considered canon - That means all content that was authored, guided, supervised, or designed by Kishimoto. The Databooks fulfill this criterion.

Whenever you need to judge Kishimoto's involvement, look at the credits. Kishimoto's name will, of course, show up as the original creator on all things Naruto, but rarely is he the only person being credited. The only works for which Kishimoto is credited as the sole creator are the original Naruto Manga and the Guidebooks. And he is credited in big.

So, much like the original Naruto manga, the Databooks are marketed as having been exclusively authored by Masashi Kishimoto (though Kishimoto likely received help from his assistants and editor). At least as far as "anything the author had a hand in" goes, the Databooks should be considered canon.

Databook Accuracy

The Databooks' accuracy is heavily debated in the fandom. Generally speaking, however, the databooks reflect Kishimoto's intention at each of their respective times of publication. This is how some lore might be revealed or hinted at in the Databooks before showing up in the manga.

For example, we already learn Itachi's graduation age and Chunin promotion age four months in advance of their official reveal in the manga. Similarly, Naruto's birthday (October 10th) has been in the Databooks ever since the beginning, only to show up in Chapter #500 of the manga.

In Sha no Sho, "Tobi" got his own entry as opposed to being part of Madara's entry. This is in spite of Sha no Sho covering the story up to Chapter #402, at which point Obito has already introduced himself as "Madara Uchiha" and his true identity was not yet revealed.

Sometimes, the databooks retcon impossible chunks of the timeline, such as Orochimaru supposedly having left the Akatsuki approximately 6 years after Naruto's birth (Chapters #238 and #353).

This conflicts with Itachi's timeline because he couldn't have joined the Akatsuki until 7 (if we go with Sasuke's statement in Chapter #145 according to which Sasuke was 7 during the massacre) or 8 years after Naruto's birth (if we go with Kakashi's statement in Chapter #142 according to which Itachi was at least 13 years old), yet we see him fighting Orochimaru when both are still inside the organization (Chapter #345).

Jin no Sho solves the issue by retconning Orochimaru's exit from the Akatsuki to 7 years after Naruto's birth.

The rest of the Databooks is largely complementary or a direct retelling of the manga.

Databook Inaccuracies

But that is not what the fandom has its gripes with. In the Databooks, we can find fck-ups that either contradict previous Databooks, the manga, or the individual Databook itself.

For example, Jin no Sho claims that Tobirama Senju and Dan Kato died in the same year, even though we know Tobirama had already died (and Hiruzen had become Hokage) when Tsunade met Jiraiya as a Genin, going by appearances. Meanwhile, Dan died when she was an adult and was already considered a Sanin.

Similarly, Jin no Sho dates a flashback in Chapter #402 back to 5 years after Naruto's birth when Itachi should have already been a Genin if not Chunin (being around 10 years old) - Yet he is shown to be an Academy student in that particular chapter.

Also, while in To no Sho, Obito's graduation age from the Academy was 9 and Kakashi's was 5, they are both shown graduating at the same time in the manga (Chapter #599). How would that be possible, considering Jin no Sho puts them both at the same age (31 years old)?

Notably, Jin no Sho removes all graduation and promotion ages, potentially implying a major retcon.

The character ages are mostly inaccurate as best demonstrated by looking at Rin no Sho which covers the story up to Chapter #119. A timeline on the Naruto Wiki uses Hiruzen's statement from Chapter #34 to pinpoint the timeframe of the Chunin Exams which begin on the 1st of July. It correctly states that, according to Chapter #89, the third round begins in August. Sasuke Uchiha had a birthday in between and should have turned 13, but instead, the Databook will state he is 12. He doesn't age up by a year before Naruto does in the next databook.

Fandom Evaluation

Before we carry on, it should also be mentioned that the manga has several inaccuracies as well. The before mentioned Orochimaru fight that was retconned by the Databooks, Naruto teaching Konohamaru the Rasengan in his 12-year-old design (Chapter #428) while Konohamaru is in his 12-year-old as well doesn't work, and the second round of the Chunin Exams starting around 2:37PM (according to Chapter #45) implies time travel when the first round took an hour (according to Chapter #41) and started at 4PM (according to Chapter #34) - just to name a few.

Evidently, the problem isn't the Databooks, it is that Kishimoto just kind of screws up sometimes or changes his mind in the middle of the story. Hence, the fandom is forced to evaluate all sources available to them. Sometimes, this is to the detriment of the "Manga Canon". Sometimes, this is to the detriment of the "Databook Canon".

Many fans view canon in "tiers" in an attempt to juggle both the manga's and the Databooks' inaccuracies. Usually, the manga is considered superior to the Databooks. This is based on the idea that the Databooks only reflect Kishimoto's intentions or ideas, whereas the manga contains only the parts that made it into the "real" story where it is observable to the general audience. The main storyline being inferior to supplementary content would therefore be a role reversal of the two.

[bratshaws]

through the hourglass 240. brb x oc

a/n: EHEHEHEHEHEHE(comments and reblogs are super welcome and encouraged!)

pairing: plus size!oc x rooster

warnings: none uwu

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Imagine their surprise, after Leonardo shows up to pick up the girls and go home - ‘im so exhausted, jesus christ’ while basically being dragged by his oldest daughter towards his car, only allowing himself to let out a quiet ‘thanks and bye!’ before he was gone - and after they went to the NICU to check on the twins that they weren’t the only ones in Marcus’ studio.

Beatrice waited for Bradley outside the car, smiling when he handed Nicole over to her- their little girl was snoozing on and off, so she decided to keep her close by - “So much for us planning a day in,huh Roos?”

Her husband chuckles, locking the Bronco before sliding his keys inside his jeans, meeting her on the sidewalk “I have to say I��m not as disappointed as I thought I’d be.” he shrugs, placing a hand on Beatrice’s lower back, “It could be much worse. At least I can sleep a bit.”

Beatrice chuckled as Rooster's hand gently guided her toward the entrance of Marcus's building, opening the elaborate doors so she could step inside first. She glanced at her husband, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Who knows, Roos?" she teased. "Maybe we'll get some alone time after we go back home."

Rooster raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk tugging at the corners of his lips. "I like the way you think, babe," he replied in a low, suggestive tone. "We'll have to find a way to make the most of this unexpected free time." he coos, kissing her forehead then looking down at Nicole who was trying so hard to stay awake.

However, Bradley blinked, looking outside the building with his head tilted, “Huh.”

“What?”

He points to a car, “Doesn’t that look like Payback’s car?” he then looks ahead, “And that one like Jake’s?”

Beatrice followed Bradley's gaze, her curiosity piqued. She squinted at the cars parked on the street, recognizing the vehicles he mentioned. "You're right," she said, her brow furrowing. "Those do look like Payback and Jake's cars. What are they doing here?"

Rooster shrugged, his expression puzzled. "I have no idea," he admitted, glancing at Beatrice. "Could be just a similar car, nothing more.” and he lets the door fall shut behind him as they walk towards the elevator. Like before, he is the one pressing the button and winking at Bea when she adjusts Nicole on her arms, “So…about this thing.”

“Hm?”

“What do you think Marcus will do?” he asks with a smile, “Anything I should be warned about? Before I have a heart attack when I see you wearing it?”

Beatrice chuckled at Rooster's playful inquiry, leaning in to give him a quick peck on the lips. "Oh, you'll just have to wait and see, won't you?" she teased, "It's a surprise, Roos.For both of us, honestly."

“You really have no idea?”

She shrugs, moving Nicole to her opposite shoulder, running a hand through her hair, “I mean,I just know about his ‘Navy Inspired’ collection. But this? This is kinda new, you know?” she blinks, “You never know with Marcus, not really.”

Rooster nodded in agreement. "You're right, babe," he said, the elevator’s little ding! making him look at the doors. "Marcus always has a way of…surprising us.”

“You can say that again.”

As they stepped into the elevator, Beatrice pressed the button for Marcus's studio floor. The doors closed, and the elevator began its ascent. Rooster couldn't help but steal another kiss from Beatrice, his arms wrapping around her and Nicole as the gentle hum of the elevator surrounded them. “You nervous?”

“I always get kinda nervous with Marcus.” she chuckles, “I love him, he’s a great friend…it’s just my whole ‘issues’ coming over, you know?”

Rooster nodded in understanding. "I get it, babe," he said, pressing a soft kiss to Beatrice's temple. "But you know Marcus adores you. You've been friends for years, and he's seen you through all your 'issues,' as you call them. He also helped you go through some of them.”

Beatrice smiled, leaning into Rooster's embrace. "You're right," she admitted, her voice filled with gratitude. "I'm still getting used to being a model,Roos." she plays with Nicole’s tiny hand as the elevator ascends, “And also, well, I know it’s been over four years now but…I’m kinda glad not a lot of people can see that it’s me on the billboards?”

“I know.”

“I like my anonymity.” she smiles, “I like our life how it is. I don’t need the stress of something like that.”

Rooster tightened his hold around her, his voice gentle “I know,gorgeous." he said, planting another kiss on her temple. "I don’t mind it either."

The doors opened to Marcus's studio floor, and they stepped out into the spacious and well-lit area,freshly painted and even bigger than last time. Beatrice could see the familiar setup of sewing machines, dress forms, and racks of clothing. The studio was filled with various fabrics, sketches, and design materials, alongside some of Marcus’ employees.

"Marcus?" Beatrice called out, looking around for any sign of their friend.

A voice came from a corner of the studio, where a fitting area was set up with curtains and mirrors. "Just a moment!" Marcus called out. "I'm finishing up something back here."

Rooster and Beatrice exchanged curious glances, wondering what Marcus was working on. As they approached the fitting area, they could hear him bustling about behind the curtains.

"Almost done!" Marcus announced as he pulled back the curtain, revealing himself in a partially completed outfit. He wore a big smile, his excitement evident.

Beatrice's eyes widened as she took in the stunning garment Marcus was wearing. It was a navy blue gown that seemed to shimmer with every movement, adorned with intricate beadwork and embroidery. The dress was elegant and regal, with a flowing skirt that trailed behind him.

"Marcus, that's incredible!" Beatrice exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with admiration. "Is this one of your new designs?"

Marcus nodded proudly. "Yes, it is," he said, turning himself around. "You know I've been working on a special collection inspired by the Navy, and this is one of the pieces. What do you think?" 

Marcus's outfit was a masterpiece. The navy blue gown he wore was made from a luxurious silk fabric that seemed to catch the light in a mesmerizing way, creating a subtle shimmer with every step he took. The dress was designed with a fitted bodice that accentuated his waist, adorned with intricate beadwork that formed delicate patterns reminiscent of ocean waves and anchors.

The neckline of the gown was a graceful off-the-shoulder style, framed by a sheer overlay of fabric that added an ethereal touch to the look. The sleeves of the dress were long and flowing, tapering down to delicate cuffs adorned with more beadwork and embroidery. The dress extended into a sweeping A-line skirt that billowed out dramatically, giving Marcus an air of regal elegance.

The real showstopper of the gown was the intricate beadwork and embroidery that covered the entire dress. Tiny pearls and crystals were meticulously hand-stitched onto the fabric, forming intricate designs that depicted maritime motifs, including seashells, starfish, and sailboats. The attention to detail was astonishing, and the craftsmanship was evident in every stitch.

To complete the ensemble, Marcus wore a pair of navy blue heels that matched the gown, giving him added height and grace, making him even taller than Rooster.

Beatrice and Rooster were both in awe of Marcus's outfit, and they couldn't help but applaud his creativity and talent. "It's absolutely stunning, Marcus," Beatrice exclaimed. "You've outdone yourself."

"You do look incredible. This collection is going to be a hit."

Marcus waved his hand at them, his eyes sparkling with joy. "Oh you two, so cute" he said gratefully. "I've put my heart and soul into this collection, and it means the world to me that you like it."

Beatrice stepped closer to examine the gown's intricate details up close, her fingers lightly tracing the beadwork. "It’s so beautiful," she said. "I can see the passion and dedication that went into creating this."

Marcus beamed with pride, his eyes never leaving Beatrice's as she admired his work. "I'm so glad you appreciate it," he said. "And speaking of appreciation, I have a surprise for you two!”

Rooster furrowed his brows, “Wait, me too? I thought–” Marcus opens the curtains and he reveals…the whole Dagger Squad, seated on Marcus’ extremely comfortable couch, snacking on some of the hors d'oeuvres he set up for them, “...what.”

“Hey Rooster.” Fanboy grins with a little wave, “Fancy seeing you here,man.”

The taller pilot is staring at everyone with his lips parted, Beatrice was staring at him as well, her smile only widening at his absolute silence. His hands went to his hips, his lips pursed and then he asked, “Wait…what is happening?”

The members of Dagger Squad exchanged amused glances as Rooster stood there in bewilderment. Fanboy chuckled and patted the empty spot on the couch next to him. "Come on, Rooster, have a seat," he said with a grin. "Marcus invited us too.”

Rooster blinked a few times, still processing the unexpected gathering. He finally managed to find his voice. “He did?," he admitted, his surprise evident. “What for?." He made his way over to the couch and took a seat next to Bob.

“He didn’t tell us yet.” the spectacled officer said, adjusting his glasses over his nose, “He just told us to be comfortable.”

Marcus, who was practically beaming with excitement, clapped his hands. "Surprise!" he exclaimed. "I wanted to share my new collection with all of you and…well, there is something else along the way.” he taps the tips of his fingers together, “You guys might be part of it.”

Silence followed, then Payback choked on his water, followed by Rooster appearing even more confused.

“Wait,” Rooster laughs, giving the fashion designer a weird look, “What? Uh, how-how, exactly.”

“Oh don’t be like that Bradley!” Marcus says, “You guys are amazing and since this was a Navy inspired collection…I called a few people and now,if you want, you are part of it! No worries about repercussions from the higher ups.”

Beatrice gasped softly, covering her mouth with a hand to hold back her laughter as she looked over to the seated officers, “Oh my God.” her husband still looked shocked, absolutely flabbergasted, “Oh my God.”

“But,” Rooster tries again, “We’re not…models,Marcus.”

Marcus leaned in closer to Rooster, his voice soft and conspiratorial. "Rooster, my friend," he said with a wink, "that's where you're wrong. You don't have to be a professional model to pull this off. What I'm envisioning is real people, real Navy heroes, wearing my designs. It's about authenticity and capturing the spirit of the Navy."

Rooster blinked, slowly starting to grasp the concept. "So, you want us to...model your collection?"

"Exactly!" Marcus nodded enthusiastically. "I've seen photos of you all in your uniforms, and you have a natural confidence and presence. You represent the Navy in the truest sense. I want to showcase that."

Fanboy chimed in, his grin wide. "And come on, Rooster, it'll be fun! We'll all do it together, like a squad, just like we always do."

Payback, who had finally stopped choking on his water, added, "I mean, Marcus promised there would be snacks and drinks afterward." and one final cough escaped his throat.

Rooster looked around at his fellow officers, who were all wearing expressions of excitement and anticipation. Beatrice, on the other hand, was trying hard not to burst into laughter at her husband's incredulous expression. “Can you,” he stands up, holding up a finger, “Give me one second.”

“Sure.”

He hurriedly walks up to Beatrice, holds her hand and walks away until he was no longer within earshot of their friends. He stares at her, eyes wide and then parts his mouth, placing his hands on her lips only to close it again. He does that a few more times, for his wife’s absolute amusement. 

Beatrice’s eyes crinkled at the corners with her smile, “Go on,” she says, “We’re far away from them. Enough for you to say what you want,babe.”

Rooster sighed and ran a hand through his hair, still clearly bewildered by the unexpected turn of events. He finally found his voice and spoke in a hushed tone. "Beatrice, did you hear what Marcus wants us to do?"

Beatrice couldn't help but chuckle at Rooster's continued disbelief. She nodded, her eyes dancing with amusement. "Yes, babe," she replied, "I heard. Marcus wants us to model his new collection."

Rooster's brows furrowed as he glanced back at their friends who were still chatting and laughing. "But... we're not models," he protested. "We're Navy pilots. This is... it's so out of the blue."

“Is it? You do fill an uniform nicely.”

He scoffs, the surprise melting for a second for him to whisper a, “Behave.” before turning his head away. “It’s just…um…why?”

Beatrice couldn't help but find Rooster's reaction to the idea of modeling amusing. She gently placed a hand on his arm and leaned in closer to whisper in his ear, "Well, it could be a fun experience, Roos. And Marcus is a friend. Plus, it's not like we have to make a career out of it. Just a one-time thing."

Rooster sighed, his shoulders slumping slightly. He knew Beatrice had a point, but the idea of strutting down a runway in designer clothes felt worlds away from his usual life as a Navy pilot. "I guess you're right," he conceded. "It's just... unexpected."

“And I don’t think you’ll have to strut down a runway.” she giggles, she read his mind immediately, “I think you just have to be part of a photoshoot.” 

Beatrice smiled, her warm green eyes filled with understanding. "I know it's not your comfort zone, but sometimes trying new things can be exciting," she said. "And who knows, maybe we'll surprise ourselves and have a blast doing it. I know I did."

Rooster chewed the inside of his cheek,then sighed through his nose. “...I can’t walk in heels.," he mutters,”Or anything like that,I’m going to twist my ankle if I do.”

“I don’t think Marcus will offer you a heel,Roos.”

Her husband chuckled, scratching the side of his neck, looking back to where the Squad was, “...I mean,I…guess it’ll be okay.”

Beatrice smiled warmly, appreciating Rooster's willingness to go along with the unexpected opportunity. "That's the spirit," she said, leaning in to give him a quick kiss on the cheek. "You are okay with it then?”

Rooster nodded, his initial apprehension starting to give way to a sense of adventure. Yeah,I'm in. Let's do this." he says softly, ‘You think I’ll have to…do anything? Like,pose and stuff?”

“Knowing Marcus he’ll let you be as comfortable as you can.” she says sweetly, “Plus he’s our friend,he won’t make anyone uncomfortable,Roos.”

He nodded in agreement, still keeping his hands on his hips. "Alright," he said, his voice filled with determination. "I'm in. Let's give this modeling thing a shot."

Beatrice beamed at him, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "That’s great, Roos!" she exclaimed, giving him a quick peck on the lips. "And don’t worry, me and Nikki" their daughter just peeked one eye open then closed before sighing sleepily, “Well, mostly me will be there for you.”

Rooster couldn't help but smile at Beatrice's infectious enthusiasm. He leaned in closer, his lips hovering near her ear as he spoke softly. Thank you,gorgeous. I love having you as my personal cheerleader." he teased, his warm breath sending shivers down her spine.

Beatrice chuckled, her cheeks flushing slightly. "Ahem,Rooster," she whispers, “We better…go back.”Their brief, tender moment was interrupted by the Squad's boisterous laughter and playful banter. Rooster and Beatrice turned their attention back to their friends, who were still engrossed in their conversation.

"Well," Rooster said, glancing at the Squad, "I guess we should go back and let Marcus know I’m on board." he takes her hand and takes her back to the group, inhaling quietly once Marcus hears them coming.

As they rejoined their friends, Marcus looked up with a knowing grin. "So, what's the verdict?" he asked.

Rooster exchanged a glance with Beatrice, their unspoken agreement evident. "I’m in," he said with a determined nod.

Marcus's eyes lit up with excitement. "Marvelous!" he exclaimed. "You won't regret it, I promise. This is going to be a blast!"

[mick1976]

Connections Puzzle #238 🟩🟦🟩🟩 🟪🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟦🟩🟦 🟩🟩🟦🟩

I am the absolute worst!

This puzzle was not that hard!

I’m changing my name to “one away”!

This is not the way I want to start my day!

[wadbot]

PETRAVKK.WAD: Petra Verkaik Tribute Wad MAP05 (544, -460, 0) Author: Stephen Huff Date: 1997-07-25 Description: Petra Verkaik was the November 1989 playmate. Her website is http://www.pinupgirl.com/ . She makes the list of most asked questions about playmates as the answer to 'Which playmate was saved in an automobile accident by her breasts?' This wad is a second exercise in the graphic arts using pretty girls downloaded off the net. It's primary function is to make impressive graphic scenarios. Though, even the toughest doombie should have some difficulty making it through without getting killed once or twice. It makes a nice demo of how an artist can use a game engine like doom2 to create a gallery in cyberspace for display of thumbnails of his own artwork. PLAYHINTS: For those of you who like to keep score, here are the final tallies on my playtesting the wad. Playtest conditions were as follows. Ultraviolence, and avoid using secret weapons caches, since players couldn't be counted on to find them all. This proves that you can make it through on ultraviolence mode. Level 1 Ammo B (bullets) 60, S (shotgun shells) 36, R (rockets) 20. Weapons pistol, shotgun, machine gun. Level 2 Ammo B 312 S 84 R 53 C (energy cells) 302, backpack, weapons 2-6. Health 76% Armor 176% Kills 98% Items 66% secrets 0%. Level 3 Ammo B 372 S 100 R 71 C 228, Health 100 Armor 95 Kills 98% Items 37% secret 0. Level 4 Ammo B 400 S 50 R 100 C 520 Kils 102% Items 44% Health 106% Armor 111%. Level 5 Ammo B 6 S 71 R 20 C 157 Kills 99% Items 44% Secrets 0. Level 6 Ammo b 6 S 100 R 31 C 294 Health 200 Armor 200 Kills 100% Items 61%. Level 7 Ammo B 50 S 28 R 31 C 20 Health 100 Parmor 100 Kills 89% Items 85% Secrets 0%. Level 8 Ammo B 80 S 57 R 45 C 101 Health 60 Armor 0. Level 9 Ammo B 238 S 99 R 39 C 449 Kills 100% Items 59% Secrets 15%. Level 10 can also be completed on ultraviolence. I forgot to write down my tally. Level 11 is a remake of level 30 fighting the big boss in hell, easier though, and you will find the layout interesting. This allowed me to use level 12 as a victory screen, with the changed sky texture as the new victory graphics. Because the display of the pictures is of importance, several levels require you to find a key, throw a switch, find another switch, throw it, etc. This causes floors to sink away revealing the graphics. In other levels, crossing lines turns lights on, revealing the graphics, etc. This may make the game occassionally puzzling to a player.

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1. Pacifier 2. Package 3. Pact 4. Padlock 5. Pages 6. Paid 7. Painful 8. Paint   9. Palace 10. Paladins

11. Pampered 12. Pancakes 13. Pandemonium 14. Panic 15. Paparazzi 16. Papercut 17. Paradise 18. Paradox   19. Parallel 20. Parallel 21. Paranoia   22. Paranormal 23. Parasite 24. Parenthood 25. Park 26. Parking 27. Parlour   28. Parodies 29. Particular 30. Parties 31. Parting 32. Partner 33. Passenger 34. Passing 35. Passion 36. Passive 37. Password 38. Past 39. Patchwork 40. Pathetic 41. Pathology 42. Pathways 43. Patience 44. Patient 45. Patrolling 46. Patronage 47. Pattern 48. Pause 49. Paved 50. Pawn 51. Payback 52. Payment 53. Peaceful 54. Peach 55. Pearl   56. Pedal 57. Pedestals 58. Pedigree 59. Peeping 60. Pegasus 61. Penalty   62. Pendulum   63. Pentacle 64. Peppermint 65. Perception 66. Perchance 67. Perfectionist 68. Performance 69. Perfume 70. Perish 71. Periwinkle 72. Perks 73. Permanent 74. Permission 75. Persistence 76. Personal   77. Perspective 78. Persuasion   79. Perversion 80. Pessimistic 81. Pestilence 82. Petals 83. Petitions 84. Petty 85. Phantom   86. Pharaoh 87. Phenomenon 88. Phoenix 89. Phone 90. Photograph 91. Physical 92. Piano   93. Picnic 94. Picture 95. Piece 96. Piercing 97. Pilgrimage 98. Pillars 99. Pillow 100. Pinch 101. Pinpricks 102. Pirate 103. Pity 104. Pivot 105. Pixel 106. Pixie 107. Pizza 108. Plague 109. Plain 110. Plane 111. Planet 112. Planetarium   113. Planning 114. Plastic 115. Plateau 116. Platform 117. Player 118. Playful 119. Playground 120. Pleasant 121. Pleasurable 122. Plenty 123. Plight 124. Plotting 125. Plucked 126. Pocket 127. Poetry 128. Point 129. Pointless 130. Poisonous 131. Poke 132. Polaris 133. Police 134. Policy 135. Polished 136. Ponder 137. Pool 138. Poor 139. Popsicle 140. Popularity 141. Porcelain 142. Portal 143. Portrait 144. Positions 145. Positive   146. Possession 147. Possibilities   148. Postcard 149. Poster 150. Potato 151. Potential   152. Potion   153. Powerful 154. Powerless   155. Practical 156. Practice 157. Praise 158. Prank   159. Precarious 160. Precious 161. Precision 162. Precursor   163. Predator 164. Predestined 165. Predictability 166. Preference 167. Premise 168. Premonition 169. Preparation 170. Presence 171. Present 172. Pressure 173. Prestige 174. Pretence 175. Pretend 176. Pretty 177. Prevail 178. Preview 179. Price 180. Priceless 181. Pride 182. Primal 183. Primrose 184. Principles 185. Priorities 186. Prism 187. Prison 188. Prisoner   189. Private 190. Privilege 191. Prize 192. Problem 193. Proclaimed 194. Procrastinate 195. Prodigal 196. Professor 197. Profile 198. Profit 199. Prognosis 200. Programming 201. Progress 202. Prohibited 203. Project 204. Prom   205. Promiscuous 206. Promise   207. Promotional 208. Proof 209. Property 210. Prophecies 211. Proposal 212. Proposition 213. Protagonist 214. Protect 215. Prototype 216. Proud 217. Prove 218. Providence 219. Proximity 220. Pseudonym   221. Psyche 222. Psychic 223. Psycho 224. Publicity 225. Puddles 226. Pulled 227. Pulse   228. Pumpkin 229. Punching 230. Punctuality 231. Punished 232. Puppet 233. Purgatory   234. Purify 235. Pursuit   236. Pushover 237. Puzzle 238. Pyjamas 239. Pyramid 240. Pyromania

[olivereactsaboutgarbage]

One Piece Chapters 238-246

ATE WHO??? Dewey

My condolences to DuckTales fans.

Chapter 238 - Heaven’s Gate

HEAVEN’S DOOR!!!

Nico Robin reveals that the reason the combatants lost wasn’t because they were weak, but because they were high. High in the sky, not high in the drugs. For clarity.

The knight guy asks for some bizarro currency in exchange for being the crew’s bodyguard. Hmm... more than one kind of currency... just like in Fallout: New Vegas... and if I know ANYTHING about Fallout: New Vegas, this knight is a SCAMMER! Okay, I’ve solved the plot. We can move on to the next mystery now.

The knight reveals that the Gravity Modifier is actually not the intended dev route, but a risky speedrun strat that can be used to bypass the mandatory party member death scenes. Neat!

Also the knight gives them one of the plushies from Hades. Except they’re not going to die, so they’re only going to be able to use it once. Because those plushies only refresh upon death. Get it? Get it? Get it?

and then usopp falls to his death because the properties of the devil fruit were the only thing keeping lufpy afloat

...Nah that’s not what happens but that’d be funny though

Wow, that is hilariously tacky in a way that’s impossible to convey through text summary. Very good.

An elderly fairy appears. Lufpy thinks that’s an angel. I suppose contextually that’s logical.

So anyway the fairy reveals her life philosophy: Breaking laws is completely allowed, it’s just that enforcing them is also allowed. So if people feel like breaking laws they can just do it.

Lufpy thinks this is a good idea and begins to break laws.

Chapter 239 - Angel Beach

This chapter title ALSO sounds like a Stand name.

Sanji says that happiness is lame and then does a cartwheel. Nami gets attacked by a bird and is now shirtless.

Uh Nico Robin you just described the blandest most generically accurate definition of the word “adventure” possible. What’s YOUR idea of adventure? Small self-contained puzzles? Anyone who defines “adventure” like that shouldn’t be allowed to be a college professor.

I guess Oda gave up on trying to make speech bubbles not near characters be subtly contextually assignable.

There’s all kinds of wacky and weird stuff in the sky, like a harp playing pet owner named Coins.

WHY IS EVERYONE CHANGING THE DEFINITION OF WORDS???

Coins’ dad is named Papaya.

Chapter 240 - Dial Power

As a Chainsaw Man fan, I would obviously love to do that. With my phone. Ha cha cha!

Lufpy sucks at using jetskis. Sanji shares saving-Lufpy-from-drowning duty with Zoro. Meanwhile, Tony Tony Chopper attempts suicide, I guess, but only Usopp cares.

Nami is good at using jetskis. I can’t wait for Nami to come in clutch during the jetski arc.

Lufpy hates Nami for her jetski behavior. Noooo... the best characters are fighting... I wonder if this is how people with bad taste felt during Luffy vs. Zoro. Which is still not the name that chapter should have had.

I thought better of you, Usopp.

So the crew meets an Echo Flower from Undertale. But button-operated. So I guess it’s more of a normal device. So never mind. There are also ones that can record things other than sound. I can’t wait for someone to inevitably record violence with one of these for combat purposes.

Sanji is eating rotten nasty food again.

Nami goes to the Forbidden Forest because no one told her that was bad. It turns out Coins and Papaya are morons!

Chapter 241 - Heaven’s Judgment

Lufpy has no respect for other people’s cultures.

The Forbidden Forest is full of people who love to hunt humans. That’s nice! Nami isn’t sure if helping the human prey is a good idea. It doesn’t end up mattering because there’s a huge laser beam.

Lufpy sees very far-away cops.

Chapter 242 - Class-2 Criminals

holy shit what a line of dialog

Anyway, cops are trying to make the crew pay almost as much money as there are chapters of One Piece, but they don’t really want to. Nami tells them not to resist authority, and starts assaulting cops.

Lufpy assaults cops too. Usopp says “it was all thanks to me”.

Chapter 243 - Trial

lmao

I can’t wait for Lufpy to recruit a carpenter and render Usopp useless

Anyway, Nami, Nico Robin, Tony Tony Chopper, and Zoro get kidnapped, presumably by cops. Stupid cops forgot to check for Lufpy, Usopp, and Sanji!

Well, all’s well that ends well. I should skip to the ending of this arc to make sure it ends well.

Oh wait, it turns out I don’t need to do that: The cops actually DO intend on causing Lufpy, Usopp and Sanji to suffer. Phew! Wait, that’s bad. Phew! It would have been bad if that were good.

Chapter 244 - SOS

Lufpy, Usopp, and Sanji are evil tourists now.

...What’s Wei Stuff? I truly don’t know...

Wow! Lufpy REALLY doesn’t respect other people’s cultures! COOL!!! <3

Coins turns out to be one of those white women whose special move is calling the police. Now it’s time for a laser beam to kill her! Except Lufpy uses the Hades plushie instead. Now she’s irrelevant instead of dead! Phew!

THE KNIGHT WAS A GOD???

Well, I guess that explains why he had access to Hades plushies.

Chapter 245 - Adventure on Kami's Island 

The Forbidden Forest is trying really hard to kill someone. Poor forest’s a failure! :(

Lufpy and his two friends reach a video game level select.

Meanwhile, Zoro is trying to kill a fish. Also, Zoro thinks starving to death is pretty great. No wonder Zoro and Sanji don’t get along.

Zoro makes a Tarzan reference. Hmm, this is technically a new joke from Zoro, but... if anything, I think his power level just got lower... strange...

Chapter 246 - Satori, Vassal of the Forest of no Return 

Lufpy, Usopp, and Sanji decide they like balls. Usopp’s face gets torn apart piece by piece. Everything turns out fine though, other than the fact that snakes are attacking and everyone is explosion.

An evil ball announces his presence. The evil ball is like a cool martial arts guy or something.

Oh hey, I finished Volume 26. Phew! Now I don’t have to worry about the volume number being 26 anymore! Check back in tomorrow, where I’ll be reading the entirety of Volume 27.

[countdowntdp]

The Graphic Novel 'Puzzle House' will release in 7 months and 25 days (or 238 days) on the 1st of August 2023 with a story about young Claudia & Soren!! #TheDragonPrince

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Strands #238 “Best of the best” 🔵🔵🔵🔵 🟡🔵🔵🔵 🔵

Connections Puzzle #504 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟪🟪🟪🟪 🟨🟨🟦🟨 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟦🟦🟦🟦

Wordle 1,226 3/6

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[bestmiisongs]

Best Miitopia Song - Round 3

[whatmakesyouthinkshesawitch]

Connections Puzzle #238 🟩🟦🟩🟩 🟪🟩🟩🟩 🟪🟩🟦🟩 🟪🟦🟩🟩

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Connections

Puzzle #238

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[kaydoesconnections]

02/04/24

Connections

Puzzle #238

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Not even close, wtf yellow, you’re not supposed to be difficult.

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[dailybuildmoar]

Dailies 20231119

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