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title: 11-21 Casual Conversation: Fictional Battles, Career Frustrations, and Daily Life
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Because I think we can, I think we can safely switch out the breaker at Mableton without owning the whole wiring thing. It's going to be, what is it, two wires coming in, right? And we don't have to start something. We got into all that. But, and then if it continues to break, then we know there's something going on with the wiring. And at least we can, we can at least point at that point to the others. And, you know, okay.
00:00:48
Okay, and am I hearing you right that you're saying maybe it doesn't need to be a GFCI? right right okay okay that works for me then um so i'll ask corey if we can swap out that breaker.
00:01:38
so at least we can say hey you know we've done everything we can without going exploring. by the way i mean of course because i prepared questions i think like by the way all the tiles here you know this whole thing is there anything that you know of i think that's probably my last question here um because really our issue is i want to know when that thing.
00:02:12
is there anything you you can think of that that can send us you know maybe there's a tie-in to, to the maybe maybe i should ask for you this but there was a tie-in to the pantera system that said, hey the you know the the cool down pump is accessible, meaning the breaker's not tripped right now you know well and and take one step back first.
00:03:10
you know, can we even detect whether or not, because Corey couldn't even tell that it was off, as far as he was concerned, the schedule was running, right, so he couldn't even, so what, what that really means is, yes, it was engaged, right, but nothing came back, okay, no worries, I'll think about it, I might just ask Tash to see if I can do that somehow, because if, well, I mean, if we can, at least if we had something that could tell us, like, hey, we need to get over to.
00:04:01
Mapleton, the thing just tripped, right, and, and then, you know, we can say, hey, We've billed you for this many service calls because the thing's tripping and we're worried about thermal expansion on that. It's now cost you $600 because we've gone over there four times. I'm just making some fun. But, you know, when is it worth it for you, you know, for us to go fix this, you know?
00:04:38
And that way we can, you know, we can at least have a backup that says, hey, look at all these things we've been doing for you to make sure that your pool is good, you know? Because I find, by the way, that that's why, that's why Corey gets his business, you know? That's why he, that's why Beth throws everything at him. That's why Ronan is throwing everything at him right now. That's why we're getting all these.
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you're fine you're fine no Ronan is the Rockingham yeah yeah no Gilchrist is the uh Gilchrist is the.
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Walmart here um I think they're friends or something no but I think that I think the Ronan and um the the guy at I think that the guy at Gilchrist and the guy.
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Something, something involving Drew, or maybe the owner, or the guy that employs Drew. I think they know each other. He says, oh, you're having issues? I've been having issues. I just switched over to this guy. You want to talk to this guy? But, I mean, Gilchrist, we've been talking to Gilchrist. To give you an idea, maybe I'm wrong here as I'm thinking about this. We turned down that pool. So, they redid the walls around the same time that we were wanting to start at Rockingham.
00:06:54
Rockingham. And that was this time last year. So, and they just kept on stringing this along, stringing this along. Because I remember going into Christmas thinking... they still haven't said yes to us even though they want to start right away and we're either going to start at tolas or we're going to start at rockingham as soon as soon as you know we get past new year's so i don't know somebody knew somebody but corey got brought on as a consultant.
00:07:31
when they built that pool and then or when they went to go fix that pool but they redid all the walls and then um you know corey went as a consultant and even as a consultant saying like hey they shouldn't be installing it that way that's why you've got those panels coming right.
00:08:12
Smell it. You broke my fist. I don't know. Neither do I. Because I know Scott is the guy that he talks to. Right.
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So... And then there's a... I think there's a Scott and then I think there's a... Scott works for a guy that is like the... He's got a background in law. He's like the right hand. You know. Take the errand. So... Yeah. So...
00:09:13
That's... In fact... Bill's dress is somewhere that I gotta get to sometimes as well. So, okay. So, I'll ask Corey about Mapleton, changing my breaker, and then I'll let you know about that. I'll leave the box at Rocky Point for you on Monday. Yeah. And I'll text you. That way you can, if you don't hear from me. Um, cool. What else? Annie? How's, did you go to Newport this morning? How's, I haven't, I haven't been, how's, everything okay over there?
00:10:12
Um, you know what I forgot to tell you about? Um, when I went to Bristol, there was like, there was an error on the... a little button pad to turn on the lights and everything. It said something about the airline. I'm not sure if that actually meant anything, but, oh, it says, yeah, it says sensor errors detected,
00:10:43
error sensor, I'm gonna send it to you right now. So, okay, so it was, that error was on both.
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the one in the bathroom and the one in, so. Yeah, yeah. No, I don't mess with that thing anymore. That's a good thing. Okay, cool.
00:11:51
Okay, um, yeah, if you, uh, so that you swap, what, the air sensor out? Okay. Mmm, okay. No, that's, okay, I know what you're talking about now. I, I see him and I always feel like we did something wrong. So, I know what you're talking about.
00:12:24
Gotcha. Okay, cool. Cool, cool, cool. Well, I'm going to go through all of my, because I think I saw 13 customers or something like that this week, so I'm going to go through all of my stuff you see here and that's why. I don't know, what were we talking about? Caesar? Yeah, I went tonight. I don't know. Today's my day to look into all of that, but I didn't smell anything.
00:13:25
i didn't smell anything yesterday i intentionally went over there to smell it and by the way he put his nose next to it and didn't say a darn thing so no i i hate people who i shouldn't say i have a hard time with people who are not dishonest because i never know or are not honest because.
00:13:56
i just never know like he just makes up it's just like you know we're really watching the salt you know um so he's like yeah is that the 2500 tds i can see right now the 2400 so there's no way the salt's that high you know i can go and there's a little number on the on your cat controller so look at this i think it's 1400 right now.
00:14:27
So, I mean, yeah, should we probably keep an eye on the TDS there? Yeah, sure, of course. If you keep an eye on the TDS, then we don't ever have to look at the salt. Oh, yeah, he gets in the water and he tastes salt.
00:14:58
Yeah, yeah. That's where it's just, you know, I honestly think with a lot of this stuff, I'm just finding, you know, if we start protocols like that, like the dilution protocols and stuff like that, like, hey, we're just going to automatically do this. We're going to automatically tell you this. It's just part of the service. And, you know, yeah, it costs a little bit more. And we can kind of, we've got a system. i find especially maintenance the more that we you know if we don't take care of it on the small side.
00:15:33
and then we have to go and ask for something like even even hillcrest which is one of the nicest properties we service right it's like we can't get them to approve you know annual maintenance you know some of that stuff right.
00:16:21
What happened? All right, um cool. Yes, anything else about that again? Oh, are we doing anything? So I noticed the calcium in that again and he said, oh I'm gonna have Danny brush it again, right? Are we actively like brushing that thing or um?
00:17:34
Right. Are we, do we have scale tech in there?
00:18:07
Right. It looks, it looks better, but I think because it's like so blotchy right now, because it's totally coming off on, you know, 80% of, you know, the area and leaving like this nodule on 20% of the area, just kind of looks like. the corrosion from from what yeah i honestly i think it's staying like if you look at everywhere.
00:18:48
where that that teak wood is touching the stone they stained everything like like so.
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yeah i figured but i mean they did you know yeah because it looks a different color now but. right so okay um all right cool well i'll let it go there and um yeah just oh the reason why.
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i wanted i just wanted to make sure like if you're spending time scrubbing or something like that there's got to be an additional part that's not really part of the service you know so you know it's got to be he's he's i think potentially taking advantage so at some point it all looks like you know so we had something like here's a you know here's a scrubbing charge and he asked me.
00:20:42
you know i don't know we it's just it's not part of the service like we would have we would have built him to bring people in take it all off and he doesn't want to pay that so he's trying to, scam you is my you know yes yeah i mean he's the one that you know he signs off on it so he's gonna.
00:21:22
see it cool all right anything else yeah oh okay i said anything else in the name here okay cool. You know what, it really boils down to, is Laura in control or not, you know?
00:21:59
I'm disappointed that I don't have an outlet, you know? Like, I don't have a hope, you know? But I'm so, like, that was a joke. And she's a, you know, I knew, I let myself hope, but I knew, like, if she wanted me, she.
00:22:30
would have, she would have reached out. Right. Right? You know, like, yes or no? It's not a, it's not a mean thing, like, it's not like a, but like, I, to me, the four coming up, like, honestly, I'm kind of glad that you got all these weird wonky, like, yes, no, yes, no things from her, because it kind of prepared you to go in with a different attitude, yeah, and also be like, oh, you're a joke, like, this isn't like, you know, because you've always said that part of your problem is, is you give too much to power to people that you're interviewing with, and it makes you kind of, like, fumble up, and you're having to kind of learn how to pray,
00:23:13
like, because she wanted to talk about, you know, circus, she's like, what's circus, and what's, you know, and it's like, she wanted to talk about, you know, my time at United Family, you know, and it's like, well, let's talk about your operations experience between, you know, and I'm like, well, if you really want to talk operations, like, let me talk about Reconcert, right, and, you know, and let me talk about what I've done with Triune, she's like, no, I want to talk about... what interested her most was the fact that i had 40 guys running for me you know that's that's the.
00:23:50
only thing in in my opinion like get home and it's like you don't get it you don't get it you know. my dad called me um so moving forward i didn't even i sent you that thing for charlie if you wouldn't mind seeing that i'm just wishing you now you know i know that's the thing it's like.
00:24:30
even if i get this job it'll be i'll be honest here's one thing about this job that i looked at it's like either they're gonna have to grow really fast to keep me. You know, or I'm going to have to be looking to the next opportunity. And I think at that level where people are reaching out to me, you know, now, you know, where I'm not reaching out to them, you know, like that guy for the Lawrence Doors guy and then, you know, the Illinois job.
00:25:05
Right. He reached out to me twice, you know, with interest. Right. Now I'm getting guys for animation out. Like, that's what we want. You know, so. So over the course of I'm saying, like, even once I have a job, we want guys. It's kind of like you, right? Like, I want to keep an intellect of interest. That's kind of why I've been paying LinkedIn to do when I post, you know, I'm going to post for you, but it's hard because I got to keep it very neutral. Now I'm going to start posting.
00:25:36
I think I want to post once a week. Starting off, and I'm just going to put leadership quotes up, like from a book or something like that, and then I'm going to start putting in my own little flavor once I have an idea. They should be leadership quotes and experiences with employees, like this conversation with my employees today. I want to encourage, because now you're building, I've been engaging with people who are of the same platform as you as far as operations and connecting with them, and I'll start doing that more.
00:26:14
So if you want to start doing that amazing conversation that you had with me before I went in and taught. At the school, you know, where you're like, what makes that person think, you know, like, those are good things to be putting out there to be thrown out there for like, you know, for connection. to the people that you are now working with of your life that's incredible all i want to post.
00:26:45
about is how shitty recruiters are so i'm gonna make sure that you know yeah i feel badly because i see all these because we're connected to all these recruiters viewers i still probably want to respond that i can't because cory's connected to you i want to be like can i just say something, but i won't if you're doing a zoom like it's not my pet peeve it's like if you're doing a zoom call your camera is facing you and if you're looking at another screen you're not.
00:27:22
facing the person that you're interviewing it's so disheartening like on a humanity level, right you just acknowledge what you're doing well but here's the thing is they don't get it, and that's the issue you don't care yeah i mean you know and we're all of our spoons i don't understand we're all of our spoons like it must be throwing them up he must throw them away.
00:28:02
as he's throwing away his idea over this but i don't know what to do because now we're using all of our cheap ones and all of our nice ones we're gonna buy some more silver so i think also like you know what we need to do don't let them use the fine like really cheap stuff no.
00:28:37
Um, I would buy them, I'd buy them a really cheap set, right, and tell them they can't use ours. Okay. And if you buy stuff for us, that's fine too, but they need to understand that they are the ones with the problem. Yeah. Right? And so, you know. I told him, this is Ben and Matthew, Eric puts his stuff away, because he's the one that the dishes, he's starting to get pissed that they're just dropping stuff in the sink.
00:29:07
I said to them today. Okay. Buy three different colored spoons, or whatever, right? Like, just, like, three of each or something. And we'll be able to figure out, you know, the problem will either go away. Right. Or we'll figure out who's the culprit.
00:29:37
I told them the day I said, look, because everybody had, they were like, oh, I didn't know if it was clean or dirty in our lyrics. Like, that's a lot of my character's stuff. I'm like, look, either you didn't look or you didn't ask. And if you had done one of those, you probably would have seen that it was dirty in there. I would try to find a set of 10 plastic utensils. Like, three different colors.
00:30:09
Put them in the dishwasher. Like, treat them like they're real. Right? Yeah. You guys have, we've gone, you know, so many years. You know, and then we let you guys start using our silverware, you know, and now it's all gone. So we're going to revert a little bit. And bang, you're red. You know, whatever the color is, you gotta put it in.
00:30:42
I told the boys. And then in like three months. I told them, I said, I'm gonna start letting Eric, leave his stuff in the dining room. And then you guys can clean it every time. Because the amount of waste, the amount of waste that you guys create, because you don't care, you don't do the kitchen. I was just knowing that. Right. And then it could be your problem. And they're like, no. No, I agree. I agree. Are you staying here?
00:31:17
I'm gonna stay here. Eric, get some work done. I'm gonna leave. That's why. In a couple of hours, we'll get back. Okay. You want me to get him, I will. Hey, hold on one second. Yeah, that's fine. I'll do it. yeah she she decided that she's like braden you just don't have enough your your resume looks.
00:31:49
great your your intake she couldn't stop raving about you you know you just don't have this. what are you what experience are you looking for well there's there's over 50 technicians in the field you have operations managers for each one of them correct well yeah so so i have.
00:32:23
five direct reports well no you have 55 director wait do they work for the operations manager or will they work for both. of the experience. I don't wanna waste your time. I don't wanna waste my time. Just tell me. Oh. But it's, all she wanted to talk about was United Van Life, you know,
00:32:53
Mayflock, essentially. And I was like, yeah. I was like, you know, I did 50 drivers. There's, you know, I've done, she, like, she ain't, she's wearing a cat sweater, you know, didn't do her hair. She's got headphones on, not even looking at the screen. She's got another screen going on. It's just, it's a joke. I mean, it was just like, you just don't know what, like, right, right.
00:33:24
So it was just like, you know, yeah, it's fine. It's training me. I had a good prep session where it was just like. You know, you keep on trying to make sure that you're ready for any answer and asking them, answering them directly. And that's just not who you are. And you can't prepare for every single question with every single twist.
00:33:55
You just kind of need to take over the conversation and say, here's how to look at things. You know, but I mean, if you're going to look at my resume and say, I don't have experience around 50 people, four managers, technical background, I don't know what to tell you. Yeah, right. She's like, well, I got to put that in your ghost hat. Yeah, well, you know, I'm not always according to your definition.
00:34:32
I started telling her, you know, it's not about. The employees, it's about the framework, trying to raise them up in. And I've got half of mine to send to the CBO and just go, dude, you're never going to find the good one, you know. So, and not for my own personal gain, just if you're looking for this person,
00:35:05
you know, the person that has that exact experience that you're looking for doesn't have the ability to manage it. I mean, it could be coming. That was just such a, she made so many different errors up to it, cancellations, I get, you know, of the interview, I get another interview request, I get, it's just like, man, you've got more problems than me. Um, all right.
00:35:45
I'm actually not, I mean, I'm disappointed, but I'm not like, yeah, well, I mean, I was, I went, you know, Corey and I got into it, um, Wednesday, I think, you know, hold on,
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can we do what? Victor, just talk to him, or Victor Sr. will go and pick, will be there. Yeah, that's fine, we can talk to him later. Um, you know, so I, i i made a decision that i had since found was not wrong before he put down the contract and so, you know um and so we had to fix it you know um but you know i left there and i'm like lord.
00:37:01
when are you going to free me from this you know and it was like well don't you trust me it's like yes but you know i of course i trust you you know but just be nice to you know to know which direction that you're taking me like what's going on and it's like yeah but is that fate and it's like no you know no it's not paid you know and so and that was and then it's like so put your faith in me you know i've got this okay yeah you've got this you know.
00:37:37
And, uh, and from there, you know, I just kind of said, okay, let's go get back to business, you know? So, I'm not going to, right?
00:38:17
Right, yeah, yeah, so, but I don't know, I mean, it's just, it is what it is, you know, we just got to, um. I just wish I could take back the, you know, the hours that I spent preparing for this interview, you know, so, no, but, so, oh, man, I really don't, um, Nightingale, he's just a slime, it's kind of the, it's always lying, it's like the, you know, talking to Danny when he called me, that's why I asked if I could call you right back, um, and he's like, yeah, he, he asked me to disconnect the ozone because it could really smell it, I was like, damn, I was there an hour before you were, there was no ozone there,
00:39:33
you know, and, you know and i was there with caesar and he didn't say anything about ozone to me you know so it's, just always something anyway i will i appreciate your thoughts and prayers and concern and all.
00:40:06
that good fun stuff and uh yeah i know cool well have a good one and uh so long as i thanks.
00:41:51
Babe, you can have your office back.
01:09:12
Hey, is it? No. No. Not that I can't take out time.
01:10:17
i think so um boom so that yeah no the the first one i'll i mean talk to him i i don't think there's a problem there the second thing it's so ben's got a game at um down at great park at nine and so i'm.
01:10:54
like oh okay what time do i need to be what let me ask you this what time you really want them to start stretching and whatnot okay okay so my my real only thing is just like you know getting there, you know on time so so yeah is jonathan gonna be there okay um i can make sure like i mean.
01:11:38
worst case scenario i can come out you know if we're already there yeah especially soon i'll come my way like hey tell them how to just tell them to start going right and then i'll be there as quickly as i can so oh he'd still be gotta get it yeah so i mean, Thank you.
01:12:27
yeah yeah okay yeah i don't i don't i can figure out something so.
01:13:33
Okay, you tell me now. Lies. Have you seen him, bud? Yeah. Mm-hmm.
01:14:14
Okay. Yeah, no, I mean, we, you know, I can't tell you how often we stop at, you know, we drive, because they live right behind Wagner, right, and so, you know, I can't tell you, like, how often we, like, we'll coast around the corner and go, hey, you know, are they outside, or are we gonna, you know, there's been plenty of times where I've stopped and chatted up with dad for an hour and went home, you know, so, um, I think the issue with them is that, you know, strikers, they're running so good, and then Chase, Chase is already down there.
01:15:04
Yeah.
01:15:37
Yeah, yeah, die, take the eggs, you know, and I'll, it'll be cool to see them, and then, especially once, once they have their mags, you know, because we all get along really well, but, yeah.
01:16:47
oh yeah no it's yeah yeah actually let me ask you was the lighter one that gets it you're looking to pull okay i didn't think so no i i i would actually you know i like a feet more honestly.
01:17:38
sure. Okay.
01:18:23
Did you say that part? What did he respond with? Hmm. Did you say that part? I think it could be, you know, I don't have a dog in this fight, right, other than, you know, I think if you change the wording on that, right, in the sense of, it's not that he's going to chase, but he's here for our games. We're the priority. Yeah. Okay. Yeah.
01:19:51
right right because you just i mean you just can't i mean if it was left back or something like that okay whatever hey you know i mean we can we can put somebody in there yeah yeah well but i.
01:20:53
Right. I mean, I told you what's happening with Evan right now. So, you know, he's struggling. So, what? Who's Billy?
01:21:25
Oh, if you're 08 and you're playing Flight 2, then... So, you lost me there. Okay. No, but even now, Flight 1's, you know, it's different for, you know, Manny's age.
01:22:27
Because the glove gun. Yeah, but but I'll say this like look at MPL, right? You have to earn your way on MPL, right? But the and maybe something about the 2013 year, right? There's just some but I mean so Ben 2013 with Roman plays EA right Eric 2011 plays MPL and.
01:23:00
the The movie we stopped all over in this season personally. We lost everything we lost It was because we got owned but I mean some of these teams in EA and maybe again Maybe it's just because it's just 13, you know, some some teams absolutely suck Can you write but it just seems like when we went when we got the flight one? hebraia it was like hey look at that we kicked everybody's butt in flight two and we went to.
01:23:34
flight one we kicked everybody's butt again right but everybody that was in flight one went to etl right and every it so it created this void so it's like oh well we need a flight one team so we just played all the same team right and then now i you know now there's this this void happening in npl in my opinion right and so it's like well we have this team in npl and we also want that and so we're filling npl so npl in my opinion is getting hollowed out and you're right.
01:24:28
Right. Oh yeah. Or you're going to have like, uh, uh, strikers forced, tried to force the 2013 team to play E64 as well. And Roman don't know, you know, but the Brea team that transferred over the 2010 and 2011 teams that transferred from Brea, you know, their coach didn't have enough, uh, um, clout to say no. So their team, so now they're experiencing turnover like crazy because they've got so many injuries because they're playing too.
01:25:23
crazy.
01:25:55
Right, right, mm-hmm.
01:27:08
so you're gonna go to 14 is that what you're saying okay so but then but then that but then the 13 14s that are on roman team couldn't play with you could they right they'd have to be like super young august what 2013 right yeah yeah i'm just yeah no no i'm just trying to so.
01:28:18
Right. Yeah. Older kids, yeah.
01:29:20
right oh yeah it's it's what eric's struggling with right now being a december baby of 2011, right now my only for eric my only issue is that eric eric uh plays at the level.
01:29:53
to which he's challenged um so so i'm i'm not adjusting because if i play him down um so.
01:30:27
So Maddie's going to go to being the youngest kid, pretty much, because he's July 17th. All right. That's a kid. Yeah, right. No, that's, I'm a July 11th, so that's how I grew up. I was always the youngest one. Um, mm-hmm.
01:31:23
Yeah. Okay. Right? Yeah.
01:32:23
Yep. Great. Right. no i yeah no i i had my boys pushing my truck the other day looks like i gotta get that that takes like an explosion right now so um anyways i get it i get it i'm with you so um yeah let.
01:32:55
me talk to ash about uh the first game yeah okay yeah whatever we know that things are.
01:33:33
you know versatile right now or whatever they're wearing you get it so yeah yeah no i i hear i was.
01:34:11
surprised so because yesterday was first time i kind of showed up and hung out for a little bit you know um not yesterday um wednesday at catching them and uh and bob was there i was expecting him, say something but we were also next to jonathan so maybe that's why but you know i haven't heard anything but i also haven't been i kind of intentionally stayed away for a little bit because usually when i show up to practice you and i talk so i didn't i didn't want any questions that i.
01:34:41
couldn't answer yeah so i kind of stayed away um but yeah my ears to the ground yeah right.
01:35:28
Well, yeah, I mean, so. But yeah, I'll let you know whatever I hear. Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
01:36:17
Right. Who do you think is going to be coaching it?
01:37:08
You know what's funny is, Edson, I really like Edson, so when you hear me saying this, please hear it as analytical, and as a, you know, not, you know, but he's very nice, and when he coaches the 2013s in a game, because those kids are so like, oh, I'm so afraid of making a mistake, he makes it fun for them, because he's so nice, that they play really, really well.
01:37:39
They play, you know, he's coached a couple games for us, and they play better for him than for Roman, you know, but, you know, I, but we've also scrimmaged, we've come and supported his team, I think they're flight two, when he was low players, and. It's not there, and he's not very constructive during the game, doesn't give a lot of feedback,
01:38:18
and then I kind of lost my, when they asked us to do the E64 stuff and help out both him and, I don't remember the guy's name, he coaches on Duarte or something like that, but both of them just sat there, they made, you know, they made, in my opinion, dumb, they just tried to get everybody minutes and weren't trying to win, and then they didn't actually.
01:38:51
coach on the sidelines, they just made substitutions, and it was just like, why would you, and it was like, it was like line changes, you know, why would you play an E64 team? And then sub out 80% of the EA players that came to help you and put in like two players. I don't understand that, you know, and so, yeah.
01:40:08
Right. Honestly, I think I've been trying to figure out if I could actually pull this off and maybe it's you and not me, but I'm trying to, Roman's soul issue, in my opinion, this is a guy who's been watching Roman for years and years, just watching a pattern of kids come in, they play great. And then about two months in, they're like, hey, what happened to that superstar? And there's Roman unintentionally, because he coaches everybody the same, for the most part, except for the fact that he's got some kids he yells at more.
01:40:51
But he places a huge weight on these kids' shoulders that they can't, and if he can figure out, and that's why they play better for you, and they play better for Edson, and then, you know, when... There's just, and I think he's starting to figure it out, but if he could figure out how to meet them where they're at, because it's not his strategy that's the problem. It's not his knowledge of soccer. It's not, it's, he coaches without considering his audience. Yeah. Yeah. Yes. Yeah. I agree too.
01:42:20
yeah yeah yep right absolutely absolutely but how do you get it so that way you know because Roman's complained to me for years that and this is before I was even actually on his team right it was you got these kids that perform in practice but I can't get them to perform in a game and then.
01:42:52
what's funny is those same kids like when he dropped that 2011 team his bench warmers the ones that he was complaining about went to play MLSX and you know so what does that say um he. couldn't figure out how to unlock them yeah and it was it was really and I was that was the when I, It was like, I ran into the parents at a game somewhere.
01:43:22
What are you, MLSX, what are you talking about? Oh yeah, you know. Turns out, you know, it was just, it was, the kid couldn't perform under the pressure. It's that whole like, I'm so afraid to make a mistake, so I'm not going to take any chances, because I don't want to get yelled at. All right, yeah, so.
01:44:31
You're hopeful. Right. So, is he going to be at this scrimmage? Okay.
01:45:37
Yeah. Right. Yep. Cool. Yeah. Let me, uh, let me talk to the wifey and I'll, I'll get back to you.
01:46:07
Yeah. I'll take care of that. Yeah. You got it. Take care. Um. Jesse asked Maddie what her... I'd like to go back to my same school.
01:46:43
We'd have to miss Matty's game. Ben's game. Yeah, so Matty's game. He'd have to arrive in Newport at 8.45. And then we'd play with the A team. And Reed's going to be Clark.
01:47:17
They ran into each other. And he's been trying to pull him for a while. He's like, I'm not trying to pull him, but if I could... No. But you know what? They're playing... And we've been talking about Reed for a while because he's like, yeah, this is cute. See what I know?
01:47:48
You know, Ben and his brother used to play. It's like we stopped by their house on the way after class. And, yeah, I said, well, you're going to have a hard time because my striker's everybody's rude. And he said, yeah, but he's all the way up there. See, they're already going. They're already going out there for chase. He doesn't care. Yeah.
01:48:20
So I told him I'd get back to him. And then he asked us to make sure that the boys get warmed up. Are you up for that physically? It's hard to say.
01:48:52
I don't mind. So he's like, well, never mind.
01:49:51
CIF? Not CIF. What? Must be for a different sport then. But soccer's not going on right now. CIF is high school, so it must be like cross-country.
01:50:25
Maybe, maybe we should take Ben home. Maybe we should ask him if he can take Ben home. He wants me to be there for the war, for Maddie's team. Or at least somebody. He's like, they already know what to do, so I just need, so, I mean... If you can make sure that they warm up, then that's fine. But he's like, they know what to do. John, well, let's see what they...
01:51:50
Um, where's Eric going to be? I kind of assumed that he'd go with us, but, you know, but I'm okay with him doing his homework. He doesn't have screens. He said that to you?
01:53:51
What do you mean? Mm-hmm.
01:54:30
Okay. I think... I think I want to say this thing for me to leave.
01:55:02
No, they know it. It's just making sure they do it. So just, hey man, you know, Asher. Probably. Or instead of just Asher, there's somebody who said Asher. Maybe you grab, let's see, who's the other one? Elijah.
01:55:36
Sorry. Hey, Elijah, why don't you come? Coach asked me that.
01:56:25
It is. The point is that you can't do your math. Maybe show him his test.
01:57:30
You know, Mr. Green, the teacher, and that's, no, I'm saying that needs to be the response to Maddie. Mr. Green wasn't there fighting, he was having it, he was saying, here's my problem. Maddie, you're smart, that doesn't mean you know everything, and you're not smarter than this habit, and you can do things right, and that's fine, there's certain things that you're really good at, but you need, and that's what I told him, I was like, well, we can, why don't we sit down,
01:58:05
and we'll show him, like, the lower half, right, on some of this stuff.
01:58:37
But, like, yeah, so.
01:59:34
Check out the message that just got sent to me. I'm going to let you get the lead on that. Now, obviously, living is not ideal. But if you can reflect how this...
02:00:08
Unless it's enough money to where it could supplement the idea of having a community, I don't want to... I'm willing to consider moving within the states that I cover, but that will have to be a conversation. I'm not itching to. So, I have a hard time moving, given the, you know, my thoughts are is that, you know, either, given the relationships that we're building and stuff like that, I just, it has to be, I think I would choose giving up private school over moving, or Fairmont private, right?
02:01:09
I think I could get, like, a much easier, like, get down with going to Covenant Christian or whatever, though. I would like to stay, unless the Lord calls us up. i feel like we just have to have this conversation only because then you can frame you know where i stand i know where you stand and as you respond to these things thoughtfully especially like look when i see somebody like that that's in a biola alumni you know you can.
02:01:45
read the message like that i sent out it's like automatically he wants out and that like means that means the world to me you know so i think you can frame it around that and you knowing, that we've had this discussion you can move on with these conversations and these relationships and shape your shape them around is that okay as long as you know so you know so would you mind getting back to him or i a lot of networking.
02:02:26
Based off of increased networking today, like contacting people, based off of your goal to push and post. So, you're going to see a lot. They said, like I was reading something, LinkedIn even says like those people that post once a week get four times more views on their profile. Right, it's true. I post a lot, I get a lot of views. You know, like, you want to make your content good.
02:02:58
Like a lot of my content, like a lot of my content isn't, it's just about my achievements. But, but like, I do think that there's a huge place in the market, especially on LinkedIn, especially when people are hurting, where we can have a, especially somebody like you, because I'm not hiring and I'm not dealing with people, right, per se, but like where you can have an impact on LinkedIn. That will definitely like hit home for a lot of people on like employee engagement and engagement. Yeah.
02:32:24
I got to be honest, I'm still like, what happened? Yeah, it's just, how do you get that I couldn't? I actually connected with the CEO. I attempted to connect with the CEO, Doyle. Of who? The CEO, his name is Doyle. Boyd? Doyle, oh, Boyd. Huh. Like Jim?
02:32:55
I told, you know, did I tell you this? My dad, I think it was, because he called me and I'm like, honestly, like, not for my own sake, but I want to send him, like, no, my guess is, look, there's one review that says he's extremely hard. And she's protecting what's going to him. I wonder if she's going to, if he's going to, this guy doesn't have, I wonder if it's him. Yeah. But part of me was like. i want to send him an email though that goes like not for so i can get it but it's like dude you're.
02:33:29
never going to get it you already put the guy in with the experience the only way you're going to get the guy with the experience is if he actually wants to have the leadership qualities to be able to do all that if he understands you have to know right how to lead this not how to do this.
02:34:23
Did you send him a connection request already? I did. Okay. But it's not being like, you'll see. So, with like, offer and like, it's like, hey, I value connecting, like, as I transition my career into a larger corporate setting, I value connecting with leaders, with strong leaders like yourself that I can learn. It's not like, hey, I applied for this job and, you know. I was just curious that that went by.
02:34:55
It's just, it's not like, sure, I'm trying that too. Okay, you gotta go. And now I should work on my own job. Take care.
02:36:00
I'm working again, got it, I can make it, you won't see what they say. I'm but you are, uh, you still keep music.
02:37:25
So, so I said.
02:38:04
That they withdraw their scouts behind their walls. We've never come in full force like this. The howlers, our scouts, ride in full view on our black horses, black cloaks, lookering like crow wings. Our high draft killers move as the vanguard of the main body. Cruel vixens, crabby bollocks, spiteful Cassandra, many of Titus' men. The slaves jog about their owners, those who capture them. I ride forward with Cassius and Antonia flanking me. She carries the standard today. Only a few archers man the walls, so I tell Cassius to make sure we're not ambushed from the flanks, in case any of Minerva are about. He counts away. Minerva's fortress is a plan for a date for torrential rains in the last week, and the archers will try to kill your horse.
02:38:36
If you still do not retreat, they will try to kill you. Nearly twenty horses at both houses litter the field. Cassius led a bloody assault on a Minervan warband up to the very gates of the castle itself just two days before. Beyond the killing field is grass. Oceans of grass, so high in some places that several could stand tall and still not be seen. We stand at the edge of the mud ring amidst a meadow of autumn wildflowers. The ground squishes underfoot, quiet as swimmies beneath me. PAX! I then shout. PAX! I hurl the name against the walls until their main gate opens ponderously, as ponderously as it once opened that night when Cassius and I snuck inside. Mustang rides out. She trots slowly through the mud and pulls short of us. Her eyes take in everything.
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Is it to be a duel? she asks with a grin. PAX OF WISE AND NOBLE MINERVA VS THE REAPER OF THE BLOODY BUTCHER HOUSE, You make it sound so exciting. Antonia yawns. She's not got a spot of dirt on her. Mustaine ignores her. And you're sure you've no one hiding in that grass waiting to ambush us when we come out to support our champion? Mustaine asks me. Should we burn it and find out? We've brought everyone. Antonia says. You know our numbers. Yes. I can count. Mustaine doesn't look at her. Just at me. She seems worried. Her voice lowers. Pax will hurt you. Pax! How are your balls?
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I shout over her head. She winces as a drum beats suddenly from inside the fortress. Except it's not a drum. Pax comes out of the gate. His war axe thumps his shield. Mustaine shouts him back into your face like a dog but the beating of the axe on the shoes does not cease. We agree that the stakes should be all the remaining slaves between the two of us. A hefty bounty. I thought Handsome was the duelist. Mustaine says. Then Schultz. Their eyes keep going to the grass. Where is that man, fellow? Your shadow? The one who leads that wolf back? Is he hiding in the grass? I duck watch him while I come behind me again. I shout for several. A hand rises amongst the howlers. Maud covers the faces that peer out from beneath the black.
02:40:12
Mustaine counts. I'm not sure I'm going to make it. All five howlers are counted for. In fact, all our forces, except one, Queen, are counted for. Still, our stand isn't satisfied. We have to remove our army 600 meters from the head of the mothering. She will burn away all the grass within 100 meters of where we now stand. When the grass is done burning, the scorched earth will be the juice leaf. Ten men of her choosing will join ten of my choosing in creating a circle in which to fight. The rest of hers will stay inside the city, and mine will stay 600 meters removed. Don't trust me, I ask. I don't have men in the grounds. Good. Then no one will burn. No one burns. When the fire dwindles and the ground is all ash and smoke and mud within the killing field, I leave my army.
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Ten of mine accompany me. Pax thumps his war axe on a shield and blazes with a woman's head, her hair, all the snakes. Medusa. I've never fought a man with a shield before. His armor is tight, and it covers everything but his joints. I have the stone pike in the hand I've painted red, and the skin blade in the hand I've painted black. Their hearts rattle as the circle forms around us. Cassius motions me over. Even in the muted light, he glows to a foot. He shares an ironic smile. Never stop moving. It's like Cravat is. He eyes Pax. And you're faster than this gory bastard, right? He thumps me on the shoulder. Right, brother? I return his wing. Thunder and lightning, brother. Thunder and lightning.
02:41:15
Pax is built like a obsidian. He's over seven feet tall, easy, and he moves like a bloody damn canton. In this .37 ground, he could throw me 30 meters or more. I wonder how high he can jump. I jump to stretch my legs. Nearly three meters. I can easily clear his head. The ground still smokes. Jump. Jump, little grasshopper. He grumbles. It'll be the last time you use your legs. What's that? I ask. I said it'll be the last time you use your legs. Odd. I murmur. He blinks at me. What's odd? You sound like a girl. Did something happen to your balls?
02:42:11
No, I'm not. It's a spectacle. They do not need it, but they love to dress up. Today they've got a table there. It floats on its own ground lid, supporting huge flagons of wine and trays of food, as they set to having a dinner party. I hope we're sufficient entertainment. I cry out. Mind dropping some wine? It's been a while. Good luck against the titan, little mortal. Mercury cries down. His baby face laughs joggily, and he slowly brings a flagon of wine to his lips. Some of it tumbles a quarter mile from the sky to fall on my armor. He trips down, like mud. I suppose we ought to give them a show. Pax booms. Pax and I share a real grin. It's a compliment, of sorts, that they would all come to watch. Then, Neptune, her trident headdress wobbling.
02:42:43
as she swallows a quail egg, shouts for us to get on with it, and Pax's axe sweeps at my legs like an evil broom. I know he wants me to jump, because he's about to charge forward with his shield to swat me from the air like a fly. So, I step back, then spring forward as his arm finishes its stroke. He's moving too, but upward in anticipation, so I shoot right past his right arm and jab the stump fight into his armpit with all of my strength. It snaps in half, but he doesn't fall, even as electricity courses through it. Instead, he backhands me so hard that I fly through the circle and into the mud. Broken motor, mouth full of mud and blood. Quick dash. I'm already loaded. Mud covers me. I glance at the walls. Their army wings the parapet. Go double-watch their champion's fight.
02:43:13
This is the point. I could give the signal. The gates are open in case they have to send aid. Our nearest horseman is 600 meters away. Much too far. I plan for that. Yet, I do not signal. I want my own victory today, even if it's a selfish one. My army has to know why I lead. I come back into the circle. I have nothing clever to say. He's stronger. I'm faster. That's all we've learned about one another. This is not like Cassius' fight. There's no pretty fall. Only brutality. He bashes me with his shield. I stay close so he can't swing his axe. The shield is wounding my shoulder. Every strike shoots agony to my molar. He lunges with it again, and I jump, pull on the shield with my left hand, and launch myself over it. A knife flickers from my wrist,
02:43:44
and I stab it at his eyes as I pass. My mace scrapes his helmet's visor. But in the distance between us, they reach for the knife, try to pull the trigger. He bats the flying blade away, contemptuously with the shield. But when he lowers it to look at me, I am in the air, landing on his shield, all my blade. The suddenness of it pulls the shield down just a hair. I slap body to his helmet with my offhand. He's blind. One hand holds the axe, one holds the shield. Neither can wipe his visor clean. It'd be a simple matter if he could just do that. But he can't. I hit him a dozen times on his wrist, he drops his axe. Then I take the monstrous thing, hit him on the helmet. The armour still doesn't break. He almost knocks me unconscious with the shield. I swing the heavy axe again, and finally he packs the crotons. I fall to a knee, panting.
02:44:15
Then, I howl. They all howl. Howls fill the lands of Minerva. Howls from my far distant army. Howls from my ten hydra killers. I don't think this duels her. Howls from the killing field. The cross-dome hears the dread sound behind it. She wheels a horse. Her face is like a tail. Damn it. Howls from the laughing crotters, except Minerva, Apollo, and Jupiter. Howls from the bellies of the dead horses in the middle of the killing field. The ones near her open gate. They're in the party. Mustachians. She's all the most like me. She thinks of the goal. Someone screams as they see several anti-soulers cutting their way out of the six-stroke bays of the dead to the ghost horses that live in the vaults of the gate. The demons leap on. They slither on slower guns and party stocks. A half-spoiled house of Diana's best soldiers heads with them.
02:44:47
Tactics, with a slight hair, burst from the belly of a pale man. He runs a weed of this little town, all within fifty meters of the ponderously slow gate. The Minerva guards all stand on their ramparts, watching the two. They cannot repel the sudden lips of demon soldiers by closing their slow gates. They already managed to knock and destroy their boats before several of the howlers and their allies can slip through the closing gate. The other side of the city, the house of Diana's soldiers, will be slowly scaling the walls with the ropes they use to climb their silly trees. Yes, the crystal sounds have on your side. The guard there has seen them. No one will come to help. My army moves forward. Even the fake howlers we borrowed from Diana are stressed up to look like several on this path. We destroy, as Minerva, in minutes. High above, the proctors still howl at the land, as if they are drunk.
02:45:21
It is over before Mustang can do anything except gallop away across the muddy field through the still smouldering grass. A dozen horses set off in pursuit, Vixus and Cassandra amongst them. She'll be caught before nightfall. And I've seen what Vixus does to prisoners, and their ears. So, I mount Quizes, and set off in pursuit. Mustang abandons her horse at the edge of a small wood to the south. We dismount and leave three men to guard the horses in case she doubles back. Cassandra plunges into the wood. Vixus follows me, purposefully stalking as though I might know where Mustang is hiding. I do not like this. I do not like being in the woods with Vixus and Cassandra. All it would take is a blade in the spine. Either would do it. Unlike Pollux, they still hate me. But my howlers and Cassius are far away.
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Yet, no knife comes. I find Mustang by mistake. Two golden eyes peer out from a pit of mud. They meet mine. Vixus is with me. He swears something about how excited he is to break the gory down there, see what she looks like with a bride along. Standing there, leering into the brush, he looks bent and twisted and evil, like a withered tree after a fire. He has less body fat than anyone I've ever seen, so each of his veins and tendons ripple beneath his tight skin. His tongue flits over his perfect teeth. I know he's goading me, so I lead him away from the mud pit. Eo didn't deserve to die a slave to the society. And despite her colour, Mustang doesn't deserve any sort of bridal.
02:46:23
Chapter 32. Antonia. I passed this test. The interminable war with House Minerva is done. And I've also trapped House Diana. House Diana had three choices before the battle. They could have betrayed me to Minerva, taken my house as slaves, but I had Cassius send pickets to intercept any rider. They could have accepted my proposal, or they could have gone to our castle and tried to take it. I couldn't care less if they chose that option. It was a trap. We left no water inside and could have deceived them, easily. Now they have the Minervan fortress, and we are outside of the plains. They could honour their agreement. We would get the standard, they would get the city and all its inhabitants. Well, they know what to conclude, and they do. The gates close, and they think they have a strategic basket. Good. That's why I have Severo inside with them.
02:46:59
Smoke blooms, soon rise. He destroys the food stores as they enslave the Minervans and guard the walls for my army. Then he fouls the wells with feces and hides with his howlers in the cells. House Diana is not used to this sort of warfare. They never really left their woods behind. It is hardly any effort to wait them out. Three days in, and they are apparently still surprised that we do not leave. Instead, we camp north and south of the city with our horses, and light bonfires all around, so they cannot slip away in the night. They are thirsty. Their leader, Tamara, does not receive. She is too embarrassed of being caught in her betrayal. Eventually, on the fourth day, Tamara offers me ten Minervan slaves and all our enslaved soldiers. If I allow her passage, I will leave. I sent Leah to tell the girls to slag herself. Leah giggles like a child when she returns.
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She flits from here, grabs my arm, and leans in close to mock Tamra's dexterity. Have decency, she cries. Are you not a man of your word? When they try to break out the fifth night, we capture every last one of them. Except Tamra. She fell from a horse. She was trampled to death. A saddle was cut through underneath. Severo shows me the DNA of Severo's crippled leg. Tactus? Wrongly. His mother's a senator, father's a preacher. Severo spits. Never when we were children. Eat a girl half to death when she wouldn't kiss him on the cheek. Man-bastard. Let it slide. That's it. You can't prove anything. Tactus is our slave. As is all of Diana, and Minerva. Even Pax. I sit with Cassius and Robe and some of our horses,
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as we watch our new slaves labour and stack in wool and hay to wet them on earthen fortresses. They set a massive blaze, and we three toast each other in the kitchen. This will be your last bar of merit, Cassius tells me. That makes you Primus, brother. He pats my shoulder. And I see only a twinge of jealousy in his eyes. Couldn't be a better king. Lord, I don't hide. I never thought I would see this side of our handsome friend. Roxette. Your military. Cassius, is that truly you? This game has put a year of our lives, maybe less. After that, we have our apprenticeships, our academies. After that, we have our lives. I'm only glad that we three were in the same house. Just the words will be there eventually, for all of us.
02:48:36
I sleaze his shoulder. He's still looking down, but I open your eyes to find his voice again. I may have lost a brother here, that came on fame. But I feel like I've gained two more. He looks so curious. I don't need that, lads. I go to well meet them. We'll have to do ourselves proud here. Beat some more houses. Win the whole damn thing. But my father will be officers for the ships in his armada. If you are interested, that is. That's the loaner. Always needs readers to make us stronger. He says that last part to me, as though he'd have something fair to do. I grip his shoulder once more, and snog, even as Roker says something smart-ass about being a politician. He would have rather sent me to the death step, go to his armada.
02:49:07
The sons of Ares would drool when he came a-preaching to his father. And that way, Roker. I'll mention your poetry to father. He says, lads. He's always wanted a warrior card. Of course. Roker vanishes. Knee-short of left ear and barraged at the loaner knows that I'm a master with metaphor and a rogue with assonance. Roker, rogue. Oh, God. I laugh. There's several lights off with Quinn. And the girl on a type of horse I've not seen before. The girl wears a bag on her head. Quinn announces her as an emissary from House Cluton. Her name is Lilith, and they found her waiting at the edge of the woods. She wishes to speak with Cassius. Lilith was once a moon-faced bird with cheeks that did smile, but now, drunk. Their drawn was newly burned. She's sleeping. There's a cold in the storm that I don't like much. I feel like making me look. Why was the cold quite a thing you didn't understand? So she said, look at our fish from underground river. Lilith's words come slow and linger in the air. I come from the Jackal. Call him by his real name if you will, I suggest. I did not come to speak with you, she says without a hint of emotion. I came for Cassius. Her horse is small and lean.
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It's a loose knit. Extra clothing makes her saddle flat. I see no weapons, other than a crossbow. They are mountaineers. More clothing for colder climates. Smaller horses for harder rides. Unless it is deception. I think I've shown her a ring. It's a warning tree. The cypress, blue-tongued. Its roots lead me to the ground. Two of her fingers are gone. Burns seal the sconce. So they align with us. Her hair clasps when she looks. Climbers, smaller horses, harder climbers. Unless it is deception. I think I've shown you her ring. It's a mourning tree. The soaps of Pluto. Its roots speak into the ground.
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Two of her fingers are gone. Burns seal the scum. So they have iron weapons. Her hair clatters when she moves. I don't know why. She looks me over quietly. There's no judging me against her master. Apparently I am lucky. Cassius Albalona. My host of desires. The Reaper. She goes on before either of us can say a word. We're too surprised. Alive. Dead. We don't care. In the Sanctuary, you will receive 50 of these for your... Army. She tosses him two iron blades. You can tell your master he should come face me himself. I say. I make no words with dead boys.
02:51:04
Lilith says to the air. My master has put the mark on the Reaper. Before winter comes, he will be dead. By one hand or another. You can go slag yourself. Cassius replies. She tosses Cassius a small pouch. To help you make your decision. She does not speak again. Queen raises her eyebrows and shrugs her confusion as she leads Lilith away. I look at the small pouch Cassius holds in his hands. Paranoia overwhelms me. What is inside? Open it, I say. No, she's mad as a fire at that one, Cassius laughs. Don't you know how to infect us? Yet he tucks the pouch in his boot. I want to scream at him to open it, but I smile as though there is nothing to worry about.
02:51:38
Something was wrong in her. Didn't you see June? I say, casually. Looked like one of those starved wolves. Cassius gives the fine blade a swing. The air shrieks. At least we got these two. Now I can choose how to deal properly. Needle goes straight through the duro armor. Dangerous thing, clearly. The jackal knows about me. The thought makes me shiver. Well, its words are worse. Did you notice how her hair clattered? Yes. His face is white. Her braids were laced with teeth. We must prepare to meet the jackal's army. That means consolidating my forces and eliminating lingering threats. I need the remainder of House Diana in the Great Woods destroyed, and I need House Ceres.
02:52:08
I sent Cassius with the howlers and a dozen horsemen to destroy the remainder of Diana. The rest of my army and slaves I take back to our castle to prepare for the jackal. I've not yet devised a plan, but I'll be ready for him if he rears his head. After sleeping in dead horses, our howlers will probably stink them out of the great woods. Cassius laughs as he spurs his horse away from the main column. I'll sit goblin on them and be back before you're even dead. Severo does not want to go without me. He doesn't understand why Cassius needs his help to mop up the remainders of Diana. I tell him the truth. Cassius has a pouch in his boot, the one Lilith gave him. I need you to steal it. His eyes do not judge, not even now. There are times when I wonder what I did to earn such loyalty. Then others, when I try not to press my luck, by looking the gift horse in the mouth.
02:52:42
That night, as Cassius lays siege to Diana in the great woods, the rest of my army feasts behind our tall highland walls in Mars Castle. The keep is clean, the square merry. Even the slaves are given June's thyme-roasted goat and venison drizzled with olive oil. I watch over it all. The slaves look down out of embarrassment as I pass. Even Pax, the howling wolf on his forehead, has crushed his pride. Tactus, alone, meets my eyes. His dark, honey skin is like Quinn's, but his eyes remind me of a pigfighter's. He makes it. After my victory over Pax, my hydra acts seem to have finally fully embraced my leadership, even Antonia. It reminds me of how I was treated on the streets after Mickey carved me. I am the gold here. I am the power.
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It's the first time I've felt this way since sentencing Titus to death. Soon, Ritchner will come down and give me the Primus hand from the stone, and all will be well. Rogue, Quinn, Lear, and now Pollux eat with me. Even Vixus and Cassandra, who normally sit in communion with Antonia, have come to give their congratulations on the victory. They laugh and clap me on the shoulder. Scipio, Antonia's plaything, is counting the many slaves. Antonia herself does not venture my way, but she does tilt her golden head in approval. Miracles do happen. I am Primus. I have five golden powers. Soon, Ritchner will come to bestow the orifices. In the morning, House Ceres will fall. They have less than one-third our number. With their grain to feed my army, and their fortress to use as a base of operations, I will have the power of four houses.
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We will sweep away whatever is left in the north, and then descend upon the south before the first snow even falls. Then, I will face the jackal. Rogue comes to stand beside me, as we watch the feast. I've been thinking of kissing Lear, he said suddenly to me. I see her laughing with several midroths near one of the fires. She has cut her hair short, and she spares us a glance, regrettably ducking her head when Rogue pulls her gaze. He blushes, too, and sucks away. I thought you didn't like her. She follows you about like a puppy. I laugh. Well, yes. At first she didn't intrigue me because I thought she was attaching herself to me as one would to a life raft to stop them sinking. But she's grown.
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I look over at him and laugh. I can't stop laughing. We look like blonde wolves. We're leaner than when the institute began. Dirtier. Our hair is long. We have scars. Me more than most. I'm likely too dependent on red meat. One of my molars has split. But I laugh. I laugh till my molar can't take it anymore. I've forgotten that we are people. Kids who have crushes. Well, don't raise the first kiss, I say. That's my only advice. I tell them to take her somewhere special. Take her somewhere here that means something to her. Or them. I took Eo to my drill. Lauren and Barlow made jokes about that. The thing was off and in a ventilated tunnel, so we didn't have to wear fry suit lids. Just had to watch for pit wipers. Still, she sweated from excitement.
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Hair clinging to her face and to the nape of her neck. She gripped my wrist so hard and only let go when she knew she had me. And I kissed her. I grin and slap Rogue on the butt for luck. Uncle Nero says it's tradition. He used a flat of a slim blade on me. I think he was lying. I dream of Eo in the night. I do not often sleep without dreaming of her. The castle's high tower bunk beds are empty. Rogue, Leah, Cassius, Severo, the Howlers, are gone. Except for Quinn. All my friends are off. I promise that I feel so alone. The fire crackles. Cold autumn wind comes in. It moans like a wind from the abandoned wine tunnels. It makes me think of my wife, Eeyore.
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I miss her warm in the bed beside me. I miss her neck. I miss kissing her soft skin, smelling her hair, tasting her mouth as she whispered how she loved me. Then I hear feet, and she fades. Leah bursts through the dormitory door. She talks frantically. I can barely understand her. I stand, towering over her, and put a hand on her shoulder to calm her. It's impossible. Manic eyes look at me from behind her short cut hair. Rogue, she wails. Rogue has fallen into a crevice. His legs are broken. I can't reach him. I follow her so fast I don't even bring my cloak or swim blade. The castle is asleep except for the guards. We fly through the gate, forgetting the horses. I shout for one of the guards to come help me. I don't watch to see if she does. Leah runs ahead, guiding me down into the glen, and then up over the northern hills.
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to the highland culture, where we made our first fires as a tribe. The mists are thick, the night is dark, and I realize how stupid I am. It's a trap. I stop, following Leah. I don't tell her. I don't know if they'll come from behind, so I dive to my belly and shuffle to a gully, so that I'm lost in the mist. I put ferns over myself. I hear them now. The sound of swords. Our feet in sunbikes. Curses. How many are there? Leah calls my name frantically. She's not alone now. She's led me to them. I hear her crooked lips. I smell Cassandra's flowers. She's always rubbing them on her skin to cover her body odor. Their voices call to each other in the mist. They know I discovered their trap. How can I get back to my army? I dare not move. How many are there? They look for me. If I run, will they make it? Or will I end up on the end of a sword? I have two knives in my boots. That is it.
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I pull them out. A reaper! I'm telling her calls from the mist. She's somewhere above me. Fearless leader! A reaper! There's no need to hide, darling. We're not mad at you, ordering us about like you're our king. We're not indignant enough to bury knives in your eyes. Not at all. Darling! They call taunts, playing on my vanity. I've never had much, but they can't understand that. A boot steps near my head. Green eyes peer through the darkness. I think they see me. They don't. Night optics. Someone gave them night optics. I hear Vixus and Cassandra. Antonia grows frustrated. Reba, if you do not come out to play, there shall be consequences.
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She sighs. What consequences, you ask? Why, I will cut little Leah's throat to the bone. I hear a yelp as Leah's hair is seized. Roke's lover. I don't come out. God damn it. I don't come out. My life is more than my own. It is Leo's. My family's. I cannot throw it away. Not for my pride. Not for Leah. Not to avoid the pain of losing another friend. Do they have Roke too? My jaw aches. I cleanse my teeth. My molar screams. Antonia won't do it. She can't. Last chance, my darling. No. And a thump as her body crumples to the ground. Fancy.
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I loose a silent scream as I see the Medbot whine through the night's mist. For all the power in my hands, in my body, I am powerless to stop this. Them. I do not move until the early morning, but I am sure they are gone. The Medbots did not take Leah's body away. The Proctors left it so I would know she died, so I could not hold on to hope that somehow she lived. The bastards. Her body is fragile in death. Like a little bird that has fallen from the nest. I build a cairn over her. The stones are high, but they will not keep the wolves away. I do not find Rogue's body, so I do not know what has become of him. Is my friend dead? I feel a ghost as I pick my way along the highlands, circling around the castle to avoid Antonia's henchmen.
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I put myself on the path Cassius will take in returning from the great woods, hiding beneath shrubs to stay from sight. It is midday when he returns, at the head of a small column of horse and slaves. He kicks his horse forward to greet me as I come from the shrubs. Brother! he calls. I brought you a gift. He hops off and gives me a hug, before pulling out one of Diana's tapestries and wrapping it about my shoulders. He pulls back from me. You're as pale as a ghost. What's the matter? He picks a leaf out of my hair. Severo rides up behind him as I tell them what has happened. The bitch! Cassius murmurs. Severo is silent. Poor Leah!
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She was a sweetheart. Do you think Rogue is dead? I don't know, I say. I just don't know. Gory damn! Cassius shakes his head. A proctor must have given Antonia night objects, Severo speculates. Or the jackal bribed her. It fits. Who cares about that? Cassius cries, flinging out his arm. Welcome any wounded or dead out there, man. Don't you register? He grips the back of my neck and brings my forehead to his. We'll find him, Dagger. We'll find our brother. Why not? Feeling her numbness spreading in my chest. Antonia never returned to our castle. Neither did her henchmen, Vixus and Cassandra. They failed to kill me and must have fled. But to where?
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Quinn flings her hands up in the air and shouts at us as we come through the gate. I didn't know whether Gory Blazes anyone was. The slaves outnumbered us 41 till you got back. But it's fine. It's fine. She grips Cassius's hand when we tell her what's happened. The tears well in her eyes for Leah, but she refuses to believe Roke is dead. She keeps shaking her head. We can use the slaves to search for Roke. Probably wounded and hiding out there. That's it. That has to be it. We do not find him. The entire army searches. Not a sign. He's probably dead at the bottom of the ditch, Severo says that night. I almost hit him. But he's right. The jackal did this, I mutter.
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Tough shit, he says. Come again? Doesn't matter if he did it, is what Severo means. We can't do anything against the jackal now. Even if he tried to take your life, we're not in a position to hurt him, Quinn declares. Let's deal with our neighbours first. Stupid, Severo mutters. What a surprise. It looks like Goblin disagrees. Cassius snaps. Speak up if you've got something in your craw, pick me. Don't talk down to me, Severo sneers. Cassius chuckles. Don't piss on my foot because you only come to my knees. I'm every bit your equal. The look on Severo's face is such that I lean forward suddenly, frightened a knife will suddenly appear in Cassius' eye. My equal? At what? Birth? Cassius grins. Oh, wait, I know height, looks, intelligence, money. Shall I stop? Quinn kicks his chair hard with her foot. What the hell is your problem? She snaps at him. Never mind, just shut the hell up. Severo looks at the ground. I have this sudden urge to put a hand on his shoulder. What were you saying, Severo? Quinn asks. Nothing. Come on. He said nothing. Cassius chuckles. Cassius.
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My voice alone shuts him up. Severo, please. Severo sighs and looks up at me, cheeks flushed with anger. Just thought we should not kick our butts here while the jackal does whatever he wants. He shrugs. Send me south, and let me cause trouble. Trouble? Cassius asks. What are you going to do, kill the jackal? Yes. Severo looks quietly at Cassius. I'll put a dagger in his throat, and then carve a hole till I see his spine. The tension is enough to make me uneasy. You can't be serious. Quinn says quietly. He's serious. Cassius' forehead creases. And he's wrong. We're not monsters. Not you and I, these daryl. Malone and Freitas aren't knives in the night. We have 500 years of honor to guard. Piss and lies. Severus senses it with a wave. It's in the breeding. Cassius elevates his nose ever so slightly. Severus' mouth twists cruelly. You're a pixie if you buy all that. Did your papa cut his way up to Imperata by being honorable?
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Call it chivalry, goblin, Cassius sneers. It would be right fun to murder someone in cold blood, particularly not at a school. I agree with Cassius, I say, breaking my silence. Small wonder. Severus stands to leave very suddenly. I ask him where he's going. You obviously don't need me. Have all the advice you can handle. Severus, I'm going to search the ditches again. Bet Malone I wouldn't do that. Wouldn't get his precious knees dirty. He bows, mockingly to Cassius, before leaving. Quinn, Cassius, and I remain in the warden until Cassius yawns something about catching a bit of REM before the dawn hits in six hours. Quinn and I are left alone. Her hair has been cut short and jagged, though the bangs hang just over her narrow eyes.
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She slashes boyishly. She puts me in her chair and picks at her nails. What are you thinking of? She asks me. Rogue. Until you. I hear the gurgle in my mind. With it echoes all the sounds of death. Eos pop. Julian's silence as he twitched in his own blood. I am the weeper, and death is my shadow. Is that all? She asked. I think we should grab some sleep. I reply. She says nothing, as she watches me leave. Chapter 33. Apologies. Cassius wakes me in the middle of the night.
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Seraphant, rilk, he says. He's a mess. Come. Where? North. They can't move him. We gallop away from the castle under the light of twin moons. An early winter snow fills the air with dancing flurries. Sucking sounds come from the mud as we head north toward the north net house. No sounds but the gurgling of the water and the wind in the trees. Wiping sleep from my eyes, I look over to Cassius. He has our two iron swords.
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had to go really fast so how'd you day go interview i'm terribly good yeah that lady was like it was it was the weirdest interview i've ever did you do good or did was the lady i did fine but the interview only lasted a few minutes and she was just like i don't think you have the experience for this i'm like what are you talking about.
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She's like, it's too many people. And I'm like, I've had this many people here. I've had this many people here. Do you not have managers that would be reporting to me? And those people will be reporting to them? Well, yeah, but you need to be able to do all this. It doesn't work like that. And she just didn't get it, and she didn't care. I got an idea. What's that? Ask Jack TBT.
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Tell Jack TBT most of all your skills. And what you're good at. Ask Jack TBT to try to make an AI video of you. And try to make it with that, with you doing that, so you can show the patient. Because it's always since you don't like doing interviews, and they're hard for you. Um, I don't think this, this one was all on her. Actually, I think I was doing well on this.
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It's a lack of understanding on how to manage. Honestly, like, if, she's a high level, right? The fact that she doesn't get this is crazy to me. So, I'm, I'm, no, I'm not going to get it. But what I am going to do, just because I think it's crazy, I'm going to send her boss an email going, you guys are never going to find a successful candidate.
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You know, if this is how you're going to look at it, so. hello hey i'm gonna get a um i'm gonna get a sandwich are you interested um i'm gonna add.
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those pancakes it's like i know i'm gonna want a bite i don't think i'm hungry for anything else you know i don't mind giving you a bite i can have a bite yeah absolutely so does maddie want me to make him some um taquitos two okay and some grapes okay thank you you got it boss.
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you're welcome love you love you too bye guys i think westy at the school i finally like understood him like and i've understood nick more so i know why i know why all the fights, But I think, honestly, Westy's a pretty good friend to talk of. It's just, like, since I found out how to, like, Nick does a lot of stuff that Westy gets mad about.
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But I don't get mad about it, too. Like, Nick hit him in the place, in the coconuts, and Westy pushed him. And Nick got mad for that. And Nick got mad. Like, and honestly, I think the only one who should have been mad was Westy. Nick can't get mad over his own stuff. Well, getting mad about hitting someone in the nail, if you're happy about hitting someone in the nail, you can't, like, there's something wrong with you.
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I hear you. What are we going to watch? Oh, that, the thing, the guy.
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Oh, we're watching that. Do you want to keep on watching that? No. He failed too much. That's just the history. I did like the Bruce Lee, this one. Yeah, I just don't want to, we can watch other Bruce Lee stuff, but I don't think it would be right to watch it without your brothers, you know what I'm saying.
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It looks very ugly. Yeah, it's a new attack helicopter, it might be a bus though. It looks kind of selfish, that's enough. Wait, Warren, wait, was it on top? Warren, wait till we see that, it looks like it. Okay, stop it.
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russia just opened the weapons bay of their i like shorts rowan i like brown shorts ron has a lot of military shorts which were which are good.
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800. That's 800. Maybe not. And there's... And the shark. And the shark is in the train. The shark has a bike. They probably said they think the shark is in the train.
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I think she's in the train. It's higher up there, right? Yeah. They're kind of fixing it. Can we watch shorts? I think I prefer not to. It's kind of the same Instagram. I don't think it's... I don't think this is good for me.
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Can we watch this one? This one looks good. That last one. Let's go. Let's go to Tai Chi.
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LF68. The doctor's asking for a flex. He was one of the most legendary stars Hollywood has ever produced. Martial artist and stuntman were extraordinary. The iconic Bruce Lee. People these days are obsessed with Tom Cruise and the incredible stunts he's achieved. Yes, really, these are 30 Bruce Lee moments that science cannot explain.
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Number 30, the daily routine. Like no other, Bruce Lee's training routine was extraordinary. Martial arts, each day he diligently practiced. Impressive 5,000 punches and 2,000 kicks. Sharpening his striking skills to perfection. Included 200 leading twists, 200 frog kicks. 100 sit-up twists and 100 leg raises designed to strengthen his core and improve his agility but.
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what made lee's regiments over it was how efficiently he managed his time exercises activity showing that he grew his skills while still engaging in regular this approach highlighted not only his determination but also his innovative ability to blend training and daily tasks making him a true pioneer in the martial arts world number 29 fight scenes with a real edge.
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Bruce Lee changed the game when it came to action scenes in film. While many of his contemporaries relied on stylized choreography, Lee wanted his fight sequences to look as real as possible. He made sure the contact in his on-screen fights was authentic, giving them a level of intensity that hadn't been seen before. This approach was groundbreaking and added a raw, believable quality to his movies. Thanks to Bruce Lee, the way fight scenes are staged today continues to reflect his commitment to realism, influencing action films for generations to come.
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Number 28, The Sweat Gland Decision. In his relentless pursuit of perfection, Bruce Lee took the extreme step of having his sweat glands removed from his armpits. He was concerned that sweat stains would ruin his on-screen image, so he underwent this procedure to keep himself looking pristine. However, some believe this decision may have had a role in his untimely death, adding an unexpected layer to his quest for flawlessness. Despite the risks, Bruce always ensured he appeared at his best on-screen, a testament to his focus on maintaining the highest level of professionalism in every aspect of his life and career.
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What the heck? Number 27, A Star From The Start Before becoming a global icon, Bruce Lee was already acting in Hong Kong as a child. His first film appearance was as an infant in Golden Gate. and from there, he appeared in over 20 films as a young actor. These early experiences in front of the camera were crucial in developing his skills, and they played a key role in shaping his future success. His childhood in the entertainment industry laid a solid foundation for his transition into martial arts films, where his natural talent would soon shine.
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These formative years helped set the stage for Lee's incredible rise to fame, leading to his status as a martial arts and cinematic legend. Number 26, the custom gear that took training to the next level. Bruce Lee was known for pushing the limits of his physical training, and one of the ways he did this was through specially designed equipment. One of his most notable pieces was a 300-pound punching bag reinforced with metal, built to withstand the immense power of his punches.
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This custom tool was a symbol of Lee's dedication to, highlighting his commitment to improving his strength and endurance, but the, He didn't stop there. He also worked with an even heavier 700 pound bag was created specifically for his brutal kicks. This focus on custom gear reflected his determination to take his training to the next level, ensuring that he could perfect his techniques and maintain peak physical condition. Bruce Lee didn't just push the boundaries of martial arts. He redefined them, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire people around the world.
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Number 25, Rooftop Fights in Seattle. After his boxing match with Gary Elms, Bruce Lee participated in a bamboo fight in Seattle. Often referred to as Boo or Crossing Hands Challenges, were key in refining Bruce's combat skills. They allowed him to face real opponents, in unpredictable situations in different from formal competitions. Despite brewers claiming there were countless street fights, these rooftop showdowns were few in number,
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but they were pivotal in honing his abilities and sharpening his martial arts techniques in a real-world setting. Number 20 pull match with Yoichi Nakachi. Bruce Lee's martial arts journey also included a challenge match with Yoichi Nakachi, a skilled practitioner with black belts in both karate and judo. The challenge emerged during a demonstration in Seattle when a disagreement about martial arts effectiveness turned into a public contest. Held at a local YMCA, the match became a defining moment for Bruce Lee.
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as he quickly showed his skill and versatility. With remarkable speed and precision, he defeated Nakachi in just a few seconds, proving his point about the supremacy of his approach to martial arts. Number 23, the legendary Twit Wong Jackman. One of the most talked about moments in Bruce Lee's career is his legendary duel with Wong Jackman in 1964 in Oakland, California. Wong, a traditional martial artist, had philosophical disagreements with Bruce Lee's approach to martial arts, and this tension led to a highly anticipated fight.
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The encounter was not the long, drawn-out battle often portrayed in stories. In reality, Bruce Lee struggled to land a decisive blow due to Wong's evasive footwork and defensive strategy. Despite these challenges, Bruce Lee managed to win. However, he wasn't satisfied with his performance and took this experience to reassess his training and his martial arts philosophy, aiming to improve further. Number 22, The Secret Fight with Lao Wei. Another lesser-known fight in Bruce Lee's life took place in Hong Kong against actor Lau Wei, who had publicly challenged him.
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Initially reluctant, Bruce Lee eventually accepted the challenge, leading to a private match at a police detective's estate. Bruce's skills were on full display as he defeated Lau Wei swiftly. However, what makes this fight unique is Bruce Lee's decision to keep it quiet. He chose to protect Lau Wei's career and reputation in the film industry, showing respect and understanding for his opponent. This decision highlighted Bruce Lee's belief in integrity and honor.
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How are you? Good. How are you? Are you guys picking up today? He's ready for you up front if you're ready. He's ready for you. Oh, no, sorry. You're going that way. You're coming to me. You're going out. Try to make a jump. I thought so. Well, I was ready. The white flight still lagged a little bit.
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Are you ready for Thanksgiving? You are crazy. How long have you been doing this? A day and a half, 18 years. Are you really? There's a lot of upset people. Is it snowing up here last night? Well, my fiancée is one of them. It's a big family thing. I have racers. There you are, buddy. We appreciate the business. Yeah, pick up.
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Oh, great. Absolutely. Oh, they're good. Whatever one you want. Take it. Thank you. You're old.
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I don't even remember. It's been a while. You're old. I need to make them. Okay. Thank you very much. Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you. Take care. Thank you. And then they walk out not realizing. No, you should've bought honey.
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Did he? Yeah, I don't know. That thing. Cashew. Is that why you like going there? No. They used to have babies in cookies. Welcome to them. Thank you. Of course, there's a... I eat it?
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...within martial arts, reflecting the depth of his character. These fights were not only vital for his development as a fighter, but also for the growth of his martial arts philosophy. Number 21. Did you know that AI is set to create 97 million new jobs by 2025? These new age jobs will need... ...passion for teaching. Bruce Lee's impact wasn't just about his own martial arts skills. He had a deep passion for sharing his knowledge with others. He dedicated a significant part of his life to teaching Jeet Kune Do,
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the martial arts philosophy he developed. Bruce Lee believed that martial arts should evolve... He encouraged his students to express themselves through movement, rather than simply adhering to rigid forms. This commitment to teaching extended to his family as well. Bruce passed down his martial arts wisdom to his son, Brandon Lee, guiding him in the same way he had trained others. It wasn't just about fighting. It was about learning, growing, and evolving. How and when did he die? Number 20. They're both dead. What?
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His son died too. How? Bruce Lee made a lasting impact on Hollywood. He was in a movie. They were, I thought it was a daughter. I thought it was one son and one daughter. But they did a movie where he was supposed to get shot. Instead of it being like something happened, they shot him for real.
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Number 21. but and the global media landscape his journey began in hong kong where he acted as a child but it was his transition to hollywood that catapulted him to worldwide fame at just 23 years old bruce lee starred in the green television series martial arts abilities he quickly became a household name showing the world that martial arts exciting and.
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intellectually engaging bruce lee wasn't just a fighter he was an ambassador for martial arts, popularizing jean koon do and reshaping how people viewed martial arts and philosophy worldwide he made martial arts more than a discipline it became a myth that transcended cultures and borders number 19 mastery of precision focus bruce lee's martial arts skill defined by his incredible precision and laser sharp focus, Whether he was throwing rapid punches or executing complex maneuvers, Lee's strikes were always swift and spot-on, demonstrating a level of accuracy few could match.
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His mastery wasn't just physical. He combined mental discipline with physical prowess, creating a seamless integration of body and mind. This harmony made him exceptionally quick, and opponents found it difficult to match his speed. What made him stand out wasn't just the moves themselves, but his ability to stay intensely focused, even in high-pressure moments. His concentration allowed him to remain calm and decisive, even in the heat of a fight. Bruce Lee's mastery was as much about mental control as it was about physical strength, making him one of the most complete martial artists in history.
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Number 18, Family and Balance. Was she the best fighter ever? She was the best.
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Bruce Lee managed it through his discipline, focus, and deep love for his family. Despite his incredible success and the attention he received from all corners of the world, his family kept him grounded and brought him joy. His untimely death at just 32 left a void, but Bruce Lee's legacy as a devoted family man and martial arts pioneer continues to inspire generations. His ability to nurture his family while pursuing greatness in his career is a testament to his extraordinary character. Number 17, the boxing match with Gary Elms.
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In 1958, Bruce Lee competed in a high school boxing tournament in Hong Kong, held at King George V School. His final match was against Gary Elms, a British student and a three-time champion in his weight division. Though Bruce Lee emerged victorious with a unanimous decision, he wasn't fully satisfied with the outcome. The restrictions of boxing, such as the standard 8-ounce gloves and the rules limiting his movements, meant Bruce couldn't display the full range of his striking power. For someone like Bruce Lee, whose martial arts philosophy centered around adaptability and freedom of movement,
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the limitations of boxing rules felt responsible. Despite winning, Bruce's dissatisfaction led him to further refine his approach, seeking ways to perfect his techniques and challenge the boundaries of traditional martial arts. Number 16, table tennis with nunchucks. Here's a truly wild one. Bruce Lee once played table tennis, but not with the typical paddle you're used to. Instead, he used nunchucks. Yes, you heard right, nunchucks. While most would struggle to even hold the nunchucks properly, Bruce Lee turned it into an exhibition of control and focus that seemed almost impossible. It wasn't just about playing the game, it was about showcasing his innovation and precision.
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The way he controlled the nunchucks to hit a small ball back and forth was a perfect example of his mastery and extraordinary concentration, proving once again that Bruce Lee was a pioneer in martial arts, always looking to strengthen his shoulder. Bruce Lee, Bruce Lee, Signe, switches out for a golf ball and hits one of them with it.
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Number 15, speed demonstrations. Bruce Lee's speed was legendary, and I'm not just talking about a quick punch here or there. At a karate tournament in 1967, he left everyone in awe. Bruce didn't just participate in the competition, he showed off his mind-blowing speed. His punches were so fast that even Vic Moore, a 10th degree black belt, couldn't keep up. It wasn't just about being quick, it was about being faster than anyone could react.
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Bruce Lee's speed redefined what was possible in martial arts, proving that true power lies not just in strength, but in being quicker than your opponent can even comprehend. Now it's time for the sweet topic. In this remarkable image, you can see the sort of exquisite physical feats Bruce Lee was capable of. Just look at this. The way he's dangling on that wall takes a great deal of strength and extraordinary grip. But look at his hand in the red circle there. Look at his fingers.
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He doesn't seem to actually be gripping anything. He's not holding the wall at all. It looks like how Spider-Man dangles from walls. Scientists and physicists have fawned over this image, trying to figure out how he's doing it. The truth is, he was just highly talented, and not alive today to teach us how his tricks worked. Still, impressive, isn't it? As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments section down below using the hashtag sweet topic. Number 14, nunchucks and men.
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Have you already finished your cookie? So, I forgot what I was going to say. I said new, new.
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How does it look? Pretty good. Mhm.
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Thank you.
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Is that how we ask mommy for stuff? What? Give her a minute, dude.
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Can you subscribe to my friend's channel? What are we talking about? He wants to go live. Subscribe in what? In YouTube. YouTube. The Digger Bros. Subscribe how? So you want me to watch it? No. Like, subscribe to his YouTube channel. I know. But what does that do for you? No, it's for him. He could go live. If he gets one more subscriber or what?
04:25:59
If he gets 50. If he gets 50? He needs to get 50, but he goes, uh, to, to, that place, the Digger Bros, no, sorry, uh, Digger Bros, just Digger Bros, uh, D-I-R-E-R, uh, B- Wait, wait, Digger is D-I-G-G-E-R. No, that's what I think it's spelled, that's what I think it's spelled, no, it's, uh, very tasty. Don't worry about that. Okay, R-E-I, uh, R, then, Rose, yeah, hmm? Why don't you go check the spell?
04:27:24
Okay, so I got it wrong. Oh, it was D-I-G-E-R. One G? No, instead of a R. Yeah. One.
04:28:19
Finger. You guys, N, right? What's the number after it? Nothing? What's this?
04:28:52
How do we know? Oh, yeah. Why is it a baby dog? Okay, but he's only up to 10. He still needs 40 more.
04:44:45
Take care.
04:47:01
Maddie.
04:48:30
Dude, you're putting your friend down in front of his friends. He's like, no, I was just trying to say it was funny. It's like, it kind of looks bad. I'm making it up. Yeah, but you need to, you need to write the culture. What? I just get mad. I get mad and that's what I do.
04:49:02
I'm mad too, so I'll stop.

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The conversation covered a wide range of topics, including career frustrations, youth sports, and intense fictional battles. It began with discussions about work issues and personal experiences, then shifted to a dramatic narrative involving strategic battles and betrayals. The conversation concluded with lighter topics, such as job interviews and helping a child with a YouTube channel. Key moments included reflections on job searching, the dynamics of youth soccer, and the emotional impact of fictional storytelling.