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Let's start out with a Patreon shout out. Misty H.L. You are a joint snake, a legendary

creature from the southern United States that can break itself

or be cut into teeny tiny pieces and magically reassemble like nothing happened.

One account says that if the joint snake is cut with a knife, it will

make the knife into a new piece of itself, making it even stronger than before it was cut.

Seriously, do not fuck with the snake.

She'll use whatever comes at her to come back even stronger.

Resilience is her superpower.

Thanks to all of our new and increasing patrons, we're doing incredibly well with our

Patreon fundraiser. We're up to over $800 you guys. I'll keep you posted with the

hard update next week. And if you want to become a patron, now is the time. We're

doubling all new and increased pledges and donating them to the Yellow Hammer

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