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First Impression: Raven of the Inner Palace

It’s the dead of night and a palace coup is afoot. Murder and mayhem! Vengeance and usurpation! The commoner prince takes out his wrath on the elderly Dowager Empress, and then storms to the secluded palace of the Raven Consort—where no man or woman dare set foot—in order to demand a favor of the mysterious… Read More First Impression: Raven of the Inner Palace

10.01.202210.01.2022 claire3 Comments

First Impression: Fantasia Sango – Realm of Legends

The episode opens with a mighty yell as a beast with glowing horns runs rampant and a musician tries in vain to reason with it. Death is the only language this monster speaks. Cut to an info dump explaining that this is a land where the gods or Tianyuan have created super-powered Hunters to deal… Read More First Impression: Fantasia Sango – Realm of Legends

01.11.202201.13.2022 claire4 Comments

Ask Sensei: Venti Skim Half-Caff Pumpkin Spice Latte With Extra Whip Edition

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Cooler weather is coming to those of us in Texas, or as I like to call it, the Down Under of the US. A friend of mine, who hates hot weather, is always looking for the annual appearance of “pumpkin spice” products around this time. Since I enjoy hot weather but not pumpkin spice products… Read More Ask Sensei: Venti Skim Half-Caff Pumpkin Spice Latte With Extra Whip Edition

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