There exists a nameless town in the valley somewhere in the most southwestern part of California. If you were to go look for it during the day, you wouldn’t have any luck in finding it. Only under the dark shroud of nightfall does this accursed settlement reveal itself to those unfortunate souls who chance upon its dread-strewn road.
I grew up listening to the tales woven by those who claimed to have been there. Their narratives recounted encounters with apparitions, cryptic beings, and strange celestial phenomena that defied the limits of known human ingenuity. While these stories enthralled me, even occasionally giving me nightmares, the passage of time wore away their prominence, and they slipped into the recesses of my mind, forgotten.
That is until I was assigned to patrol the area. It was early morning when I started my shift. In the first hour, nothing much happened. The place was quiet and boring, and the summer heat made it even worse. But then, things took an interesting turn when I spotted a man wandering along the road that led to the valley.
At that moment, I pulled over and interrogated him. His clothes were disheveled and torn. He appeared bewildered and was sunburned, showing signs of dehydration, and he had a few scratches on his face and arms.
With a voice trembling in fear and desperation, all he said was, “Get me away from here! Far, far, far away!”
I escorted him into my patrol car and drove to the station. There, I got him some water while the nurse attended to his minor wounds. Once he had calmed down and seemed more willing to talk, I went ahead and questioned him again. I took out a recorder and asked him to give me details of the previous day’s events.
First, he gave me the basic information about himself. His name was Arthur, and he flew down from Sacramento to San Diego for a conference.
What he shared with me brought back those tales about the mysterious town I’ve heard in my childhood. This time, instead of finding excitement in the story, I felt a mixture of disbelief and annoyance. I couldn’t help but suspect that he was pulling my leg! The fear etched on his face, however, told me that he was dead serious.
His story was just one of the many crazy stories I would hear during my time on the force. I recorded the interviews and transcribed them to be posted online. Although I want others to learn about these phenomena, I honestly don’t know what good it does to tell anyone when most people will mark you as a fool, a “tinfoil nut job” or worse, a conspiracy theorist. A part of me hopes there’s someone out there who believes. I suppose it’s pointless, as well, to keep it all to yourself, letting it gradually drive you into madness.
Arthur’s Story: The Three Sisters’ Tavern
Arthur: After the conference, I decided to rent a car and take a short trip to Tijuana for a day before flying back home.
Officer M: Oh, yeah? What did you do there?
Arthur: Oh, you know, I drank a couple of beers and ate enough tacos to fill an elephant’s stomach. What else do you need in life, am I right? I ended up staying in the city the whole day, and by the time I got to the US border, the sun was already going down. I think it was probably about 7:30 in the evening.
Once I passed the checkpoint, I started to drive my way up to Chula Vista where I was staying at a friend’s house. But I guess I must’ve taken a wrong turn on the way. I continued driving on the road for quite some time—I don’t know how long, but it felt like more than twenty minutes. Eventually, I realized that I was the only one on that road. There was no traffic, and I don’t remember seeing another driver pass by.
My phone couldn’t pick up any reception, not even a Wi-Fi signal. The night was pitch-black, and the car’s headlights couldn’t light more than a couple of feet ahead. And then, I saw lights in the distance.
Officer M: Lights?
Arthur: Yeah, lights. As I drove closer, I saw that they were lights of a neon sign belonging to a two-story bar called The Three Sisters.
Officer M: The Three Sisters, huh. You know, I’ve lived here all my life, and I’ve never heard of a bar with that name. In fact, there aren’t any businesses or people living in that area.
Arthur: I’m telling you that it exists. I was there.
Officer M: Okay, okay, go on with your story.
Arthur: The bar had two stories, like I mentioned. The second story was dark, but the first floor looked pretty lively from the outside. There were several cars parked in its lot. I felt very relieved at that moment. Finally, a sign of life! As I pulled up front and got out of the car, I could hear loud music and people talking. I went in to ask if I could use a phone and let him know my whereabouts.
But the moment I stepped inside, the music and the chatting came to a dead stop. I felt as though I was a lamb that had stupidly wandered into a lion’s den. My instincts told me to leave, and so I quickly returned to the car and stepped on the gas. But, after a few minutes of speeding on the road, I saw the bar again!
Officer M: Are you sure it was the same bar?
Arthur: I’m very sure of it! It was the exact same one! Same music, same sign, and the same cars parked in the lot. I got the courage to go back into that bar again, this time asking for a phone. Oh boy, I could feel their stares just burning right into the back of my neck.
Officer M: Tell me more about the people you saw there. Did anyone try to get in your face? Verbally or physically harass you?
Arthur: No, but the atmosphere was, you know, heavy. It felt like the room was full of hungry animals. I noticed that the majority of the patrons were men, except for the bartender. She was the only one who welcomed me as I entered. She was a young lady, perhaps in her mid to late 20s, with long, straight black hair and a kind smile.
Her name was Marie. She let me use the landline phone. What’s even more strange is that it was a rotary phone. Now, that’s an antique. I attempted to call my friend, but the call wouldn’t fully connect. It would ring a few times, and then I would hear nothing but static on the other end of the line.
I asked her if I could use her phone to look up my location because mine wasn’t receiving any signal. She appeared confused and didn’t seem to understand what I was saying. Instead, she insisted that I stay and have a drink, suggesting that it was late, and it would be better to wait until morning to figure things out. Reluctantly, I took a seat at the bar, thinking what I should do, while she poured me a shot of gin.
“On the house,” she said and then asked me if I was hungry. She mentioned that her sister, Linda, was the cook in the kitchen and could whip up a juicy burger in no time. But I wasn’t hungry at all. My appetite was gone because of the stress caused by the unusual situation. Her other sister, Sarah, worked as a waitress. As it turned out, all three of them ran the bar, or rather, as they clarified, it was a tavern because the second floor served as lodging for travelers.
Officer M: How long were you at the bar? Did you end up staying overnight?
Arthur: Yeah, I did. It was pretty late, almost midnight, I believe. Since I had several drinks, driving wasn’t an option. Marie kindly offered me a room, assuring me that I didn’t need to worry about the bill.
“On the house,” she said again, though I wouldn't be the only one she would be extending the offer to. Another guy, who had also stumbled into the bar and seemed lost like me, was offered the same hospitality. He had been driving aimlessly on the same road until he spotted the bar. Marie gave him a drink and mentioned that she could provide him with a room for the night as well.
Officer M: Free shots and a room. That’s really kind of her. Too kind, to be honest. Why do you think you were offered drinks and a place to sleep, all for free? Isn’t that suspicious, don’t you think? I would assume she’d want something in return.
Arthur: She did. Her and her sisters.
Officer M: What did they want?
Arthur: Food, meaning us.
Officer M: Cannibals?
Arthur: I think they’re something else.
Officer M: Like what?
Arthur: I don’t know exactly. But I know that they’re not human. Sarah escorted us to our rooms. As we made our way up the stairs, she kept sniffing us, trying to get close to our necks and inhaling deeply. I could see her salivate, and her eyes had an indescribable hunger in them.
I thanked her for her and her sister’s hospitality and went into my room, shutting the door behind me and ensuring it was locked. I ended up passing out on the bed. Later, a loud noise in the next room abruptly woke me up. It sounded like a struggle—someone fighting for their life. It was brief, followed by a loud cry, and then absolute silence.
Sleep and drunkenness left me. I was wide awake. Sober. My heart was beating out of my chest so hard, blood roared in my ears. I heard my neighbor’s door creak open. There was the sound of footsteps and what sounded like something heavy being dragged across the floor. It paused at my door for a moment, sniffing, and then continued down the hall, dragging that heavy thing behind it, though I had this gut feeling it was that other poor guy...
Officer M: Did you see what it was that took the man?
Arthur: Hell no! I held my breath and waited for it to pass by. I wanted to get the fuck out of there right away, but I didn’t want to attract the sisters’ attention. I tried the window. They had nailed it shut! I snuck out of the room. There was a trail of blood from the room next to mine, going all the way down the steps.
I checked the window at the end of the hall. They had nailed it shut, too. It dawned on me that there was no way out but through the front door downstairs. As I went down the steps, there was an aroma in the air. The door leading to the kitchen was partially open and I saw the sisters standing by the stove. What made me sick, almost blacking out from shock, was the body on the kitchen counter.
I heard them talking about me. They were planning to take me next. I was about to reach the front door when I accidentally stumbled into a chair and knocked over a table. I didn’t look back to see if they were behind me. I already knew they were. I bolted out of there, got into my car, and started to reverse when one of the sisters suddenly appeared on the hood.
It was Marie, and she started changing into some kind of creature... it looked like a humanoid bat!
Officer M: A humanoid bat?
Arthur: I know it sounds absolutely insane.
Officer M: Yup, you’re right, it’s really insane. I think we’re done here.
Arthur: But I‘m telling you what I saw was real! It’s the truth!
Officer M: Cannibalistic murderers I can believe, but someone transforming into a bat like Dracula? Seriously, you’ve got to be fucking kidding me.
Arthur: I swear I saw it. It had enormous wings that sprouted from her back, stretching out about ten feet wide!
Officer M: Stop.
Arthur: Her eyes glowed red, pulsating in their sockets, and they had a power that drew me in.
Officer M: Sir, I’ve heard enough.
Arthur: But let me finish my story. I need someone to just listen to me. So, please, let me finish my story. You need to hear me out. You need to know what’s out there. Your life may depend on it.
Officer M: Alright, fine. Get on with it!
Arthur: Okay, where was I? Oh, yes, Marie had transformed into a large bat. Then, without moving her lips, she spoke to me, her voice loud inside my head, urging me to turn off the engine and go back into the tavern. It was difficult to resist. I felt a force pulling my hand, inching it closer to the ignition and shut off the car.
But then, an instinct, as primal as it was powerful, jolted me back to reality. I stomped on the gas and drove off. The creature clung to the hood with relentless determination. I swerved the car from side to side, trying to throw off the creature. I ended up rolling into a ditch.
The car! I can take you there. I’ll show you! I know it’s still there.
***
Here, at this point in the interview, I switched off the recorder and drove us to the spot where Arthur had crashed. On the way there, I kept telling myself that it was likely Arthur was experiencing delusions. I figured he suffered from a head injury from the car incident and being stranded in the middle of nowhere for hours without food or water. Deep inside, however, there was a feeling of awful dread that he was telling the truth. The tales I had heard and the nightmares I had endured as a child were indeed real. The inexplicable nature of it all was undeniably terrifying.
Arthur's excitement nearly caused him to leap up as he pointed to a distant metal lump. As I drove us closer, the lump transformed into a more distinct shape—a white car with its windshield completely shattered and the front hood crumpled, as if something heavy had sat upon it.
I turned back on the recorder.
***
Officer M: Okay, explain what happened here.
Arthur: When I drove into the ditch, the creature was still on top of the hood, and it started to hammer the windshield with its fists. It finally broke through the glass, the only thing that had been protecting me, and grabbed me by the front of my shirt.
I managed to break free—you can see here; my shirt is ripped—and I crawled out of the car. I started running. I didn’t know where I was going. The darkness seemed to seep into my bones, clouding my judgment.
And then I heard its wail and the flapping of its wings. Loud and thunderous. My god, it was the most terrifying sound I’ve ever heard. It sounded like the screams of tortured souls echoing from the bowels of hell. I didn’t look behind me. I kept running until I came across a small town, and there were people walking on the streets.
Officer M: A town? There’s no town here. As you can see, it’s all empty. Just grassy fields for miles.
Arthur: What I saw was real. The people there weren’t...
Officer M: Weren’t what?
Arthur: They weren’t human, not by any stretch of the imagination. Their red eyes pierced through the darkness, giving off an unholy, sinister glow. Just pure evil. But it was their teeth that really terrified me.
Their mouths held razor-sharp fangs. Their tongues slithered from their mouths, elongated and forked like snakes in the grass. Each flick of their tongues seemed to taste the very air, seeking out something unseen. And then I felt their eyes on me. They looked at me with that same hunger I’d seen in the tavern from the patrons. That’s when I realized that some of them were the ones from the tavern.
Officer M: And somehow you survived the night? How did that happen?
Arthur: Dawn. The sun started coming up. The town and the creatures all just evaporated into thin air. The only evidence of what happened is the wrecked car and me. Believe me or not. I don’t care.
I know what happened, and I’ll be forever haunted by it.

TW: C-section, fertility, surgery
I gave birth to my baby boy on May 28th. My birthing experience was traumatic for me to say the least. I was admitted for induction on May 27th due to severe abdominal pain caused by a large cyst believed to be on my ovary which baby had begun to press on. The pain was bad enough that I could barely walk and on top of that, contractions were coming every five minutes. I was sure from the sheer pain I was in that my body was ready to deliver quickly and baby boy would be in my arms in a matter of hours. How naive of me.
I proceeded to labor for the next 24 hours, receiving an epidural about ten hours after being admitted, finally getting relief from the constant pain caused by the cyst as well as the strengthening contractions.
About 18 hours in, labor stopped progressing and baby's heart rate began to slow. The possibility of needing an emergency c-section was brought up as I was also showing signs of infection and began running a fever. A c-section was my worst case scenario. I have never had surgery before and am absolutely terrified of having surgical incisions of any kind, not to mention that I would be awake for the surgery and possibly feel them cutting into me (this was what I thought in my head, at least).
While my infection was brought under control, my fever was broken and baby's heart rate normalized, the OB came to talk to me at the 24 hour mark to let me know he did not think that baby was going to come naturally. I was consistently 7-8cm dilated and contractions were causing such severe pressure and the feeling of needing to push that I felt that the pain was surely going to make me lose my mind soon. I was so exhausted that I would scream through contractions and then immediately pass out in between them. My husband was pulling my hand off of the hospital bed because I was nearly breaking my nails from scratching the handle so hard.
I signed the c-section paperwork, dejected and paralyzed with fear. I felt like I was signing away my life. I wished I was dead, that I had never gotten pregnant, and told my husband "I am never f****ing doing this again." I am not proud to say that I asked if I could be put under for the procedure out of terror. As soon as the OB told me it would put the baby at risk though, I just shut down and resigned to my biggest fear throughout my entire pregnancy.
I was wheeled to the OR within 30 minutes, my poor husband jogging next to me while I laid in the bed completely motionless and my eyes glazed over. Since I had an epidural, moving me to the operating table involved help from nurses, and while they were amazing, they did not move slowly. I screamed in pain and begged them to stop, completely losing any last bit of strength and sanity to grit and bear it. I was quickly given local anesthesia which finally, mercifully took away most of the pain. From there, they pinched me and I thankfully had no idea they were even touching me, so I was ready.
The procedure went quickly. I was somehow able to ward off having a panic attack by chanting "my baby, my baby" under my breath the entire time, and when I heard my son's cries for the first time, it was all I could still say as I sobbed. I saw him and he was alive and perfect. Surgery continued for me as they removed the cyst, which turned out to be peritubal and had destroyed my fallopian tube. My husband held our son as I vomited from relief/the anesthesia medicine, and then it was over. I was moved back to the hospital bed and handed my beautiful baby boy, who was already quiet and staring at me. So much relief and love washed over me that I almost immediately stopped thinking about everything that had just happened, and by the time I got to recovery, I was smiling and joking with my husband.
It's been two weeks since I gave birth, and I keep having moments where I remember specific moments of my birthing experience and I start to cry or get a panicky feeling. I had forgotten about begging the nurses to stop moving me in the OR until this evening, and I burst into tears when it popped into my head. I can barely look at my incision and I feel nauseous when I have to touch it, like when I'm gently washing it in the shower. I keep thinking about the feeling of them pulling my son out of me, and when they showed me the cyst (which I did NOT want to see and its size was dizzying). And even though my fertility won't be affected too much, I keep thinking about the fact that the cyst destroyed my fallopian tube. It could have been so much worse; I could have died if it had ruptured, but the fact that this happened (likely before I even got pregnant, the OB told me) and I never felt anything up until the baby was pressing on it is terrifying. I keep thinking "What if it happens on the other side as well?" I was told that I would KNOW if the cyst became torsed, yet I was walking around for at least 9 months, probably more, not knowing it had already happened and caused irreparable damage.
Anyone else deal with a traumatic birth and kind of turn your brain off to it, only to have the memories suddenly come rushing back? Did you see a therapist to process the experience, talk to family/friends about it? I'm afraid to bring it up to my husband because everything was very traumatic for him to witness as well, to the point where he tears up when he talks about it and would rather forget it. My mother was also with me up until I went to the OR and she can't talk about it without crying either. I feel like it's too much information for anyone else close to me. I wrote all of this out as an outlet to process, but I am worried about developing PPA or PPD by not addressing these memories/emotions. Anyway, thanks for reading.

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This is the official story content for Garou. Posting it separately from the fandom pages. Some of the details are different from other sources. Feel free to have it double-check if you can.

• Website Prologue
• Website Backstory
• Website Character Bios

Just because you're hungry doesn't mean you're really hungry.
Fighting not to starve, and by continuing to seek, it will only make sense.
-Kain R. Heinlein
Once upon a time, there were men who risked everything in battle...
"One burns with revenge, while the other harbors ambitions..." Justice didn't matter to them. However, he put his beliefs into his fist and fought...and settled himself.
It's an old story now... Ten years had passed since then.
Ever since the invitation arrived, the boy had been lost.
・・・・・・・・King of Fighters.
A martial arts festival that brings together martial artists from all over the world. However, it has not been held since the organizer, Geese Howard, died mysteriously.
・・・・・・・・Why is that?
The boy read the letter again.
"Maximum Mayhem King of Fighters"
Notice of holding
We have decided to hold "King of Fighters" for the first time in 10 years. I would like you, the former winner, to participate as the defending champion.
Also, I would like to ask you to bring Mr. Howard with you. I've heard rumors of Rock's strength, so if you participate, there's no doubt that you'll have a blast.
In addition, if you win, we will prepare a large amount of prize money more than the previous time.
In addition, there is a special winning product from our family head who is the organizer.
that is········
"Maximum Mayhem King of Fighters"
About Rock's mother... I'll just say that for now.
I will tell you all the details when I win.
I look forward to hearing from you.
-Heinlein family butler, Arnold Sebastian
When the boy finished reading the letter, he closed his eyes again. And after a few seconds, he opened his eyes with a determined look, and he said to the man who was getting ready to go.
"Okay......I've decided."
"Yes, what are you going to do?"
The boy got up from his chair and answered.
"Oh, two tickets to Second South, Terry."

Backstory 01

Kain and Grant...
"These two had an immeasurable deep bond..."
​
Going back, 19 years ago. When Kain was still in the slums, he had a man he could call his best friend.
The man's name is Abel
Ever since they met each other as orphans they have come to understand each other.
​
One day, Kain and Abel witnessed a boy of the same age being lynched.
It was clear from their words and deeds that the attackers were a group of thugs who were famous for their viciousness in the slums.
Even so, the boy continued to be beaten without resistance. He knew if he resists, they would beat more... He had no choice but to endure.
However, the sound of creaking flesh echoed through the city dozens of times, and when the thugs finally left, the boy had already died...
​
After several hours·····. Kain and Abel generously buried the boy on a hill overlooking the sea.
The two of them were looking out at the sea. After a while, Kain turned to Abel.
"...I...don't like it. To rot in a place like this without fighting...I don't like it!"
"Kain... you?"
"Someday I'll get out of here. And I'll take everything! Then come with me! Abel!"
Abel was silent for a moment, but he soon turned to Kain as if he had made up his mind.
"...Okay, I understand. I don't want to die here either. If you want to push forward, I will push forward too. ”
“That’s right! We won’t die in a place like this!... I can't stand to die! ”
Kain clenched his fist... and further strengthened his resolve.
"I want power... power to have it all... and for that, I need your help, Abel!"
"... OK, Kain. I'll help you. If you're on the front, I'll be on the back..."
The evening sun casts its shadows on the ground. The two shadows were tight, holding hands.
Grant
Grant's true identity is Kain's best friend since childhood, Abel Cameron.
The ambition he dreamed of with Kain when he was a child... In order to embody true freedom in the Second South, he volunteered to assist Kain behind the scenes. Despite his dangerous backroom job, Abel's work was always flawless and helped strengthen Kain's power within the organization.
However, at one point, he was betrayed by an organization executive who was jealous of Kain's early promotion and received a bullet in his chest.
He managed to survive and had no problems with his motor function, but it hit so close to his heart that it could not be extracted. And the bullet is definitely approaching his heart, and it is said that when it reaches it will be Abel's end.

Backstory 02

"Relationship between Geese and Rock"
A room in an old apartment on the outskirts of Southtown.
A seven-year-old boy, Rock, lives a modest life with his mother.
His life wasn't very rich, but it was a happy day surrounded by his mother's love.
He know his father, but he never wanted to meet me.
"Don't cause trouble for that person." Was his mother's wish.
However, Rock's desire to meet his father someday grows stronger.
One day, his mother falls ill with a mysterious illness.
Rock took care of her, but it was too much for a child to handle.
He hears her calling his father's name in a whimper.
Thinking about his ideas, Rock decided to ask Geese for help.
Rock headed to Geese Tower alone.
And he finally met his father for the first time.
Rock immediately tells him about his mother's condition, and he begs for help.
However, Geese did not listen to his wish and sent Rock back.
That night... his mother quietly took her last breath...
Since then, he has come to hate Geese.
​
"Rock's State of Mind after the Death of Geese"
Time passes, and it's been a year since Rock came to Terry.
Terry finally settled with Geese.
However, it also meant the death of his father.
Ever since his mother's death, Rock has held a grudge against his father but now has mixed feelings.
It may have been the sentiment of losing his last relative.
But Rock didn't care why.
Unable to think of anything else, Rock challenges Terry to a street fight.
Without saying a word, Terry accepted and the two fought all day and night.
And that night...
Naturally, there was no way he could beat Terry, so he was beaten up and lay motionless, looking at the moon.
The moon and myself. He could faintly hear his heart beating.
It was strange that he felt life even in his powerless and small self.
And he was thinking... Wondering where he's headed...
And a few years later...
Rock was on an aimless journey with Terry.
It was also a journey of self-discovery that he desperately thought about.
​

Rock Howard

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Age:	17
Height:	178 cm
Weight:	70 kg
Birthday:	June 24
Blood Type:	B
Nationality:	America
Fighting Style:	Kobu-justu + Martial Arts
Hobbies:	Touring, playing the base (he can perfectly copy any song he hears once)
Specialty:	Cooking (since making food for fast-food-loving Terry, he became a pro at it)
Most Important:	The hat that Terry gave him, his bike (Honda)
Most Unpleasant:	Women (growing up with a bunch of men, he's become a little shy)
Likes:	Driver Gloves
Dislikes:	People who boast all the time
Favorite Food:	Jumbalaya (but he doesn't like the sausages)
Favorite Music:	Hard Rock
Favorite Sport:	Street Basket (3 on 3)

Geese Howard's progeny was picked up by Terry.
He lost his mother to an illness when he was young, and holds a grudge against his father, Geese, for not helping her.
However, contrary to his feelings, he has inherited his father's natural fighting senses. He was unmatched even as a child, eventually taking up street fighting as a living.
He had absorbed many things from living with Terry. From learning martial arts to the ways of life.
He is currently traveling aimlessly with Terry, honing his skills at the various fighting tournaments he visits. His growth over the last few years has been remarkable, and rumor has it he's already on par with Terry.
This time he decides to join the "King of Fighters" in search of the truth about his late mother.
"Come on, Terry, let's get started!"

Terry Bogard

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Age:	35
Height:	182 cm
Weight:	81 kg
Birthday:	March 15
Blood Type:	O
Nationality:	America
Fighting Style:	Martial Arts
Hobbies:	Wall Paint
Specialty:	Making 50 3-point shots in a row
Most Important:	Ukee, his monkey (ran away from home)
Most Unpleasant:	Cigacigarettes
Likes:	Vintage Jeans
Dislikes:	Slugs
Favorite Food:	Rock's Special Club Sandwiches (he overate recently and is a little chubby)
Favorite Music:	Country
Favorite Sport:	Basketball

Terry Bogard has settled his long battle with Geese Howard.
After a fateful encounter with Rock the boy of fate, Terry left the now peaceful Southtown and set out on a journey without a destination. On this journey, Terry teaches Rock everything he's learned so far and gives direction to his wavering mind.
Terry receives an invitation to the fighting tournament "King of Fighters", which will be held for the first time in 10 years. What is the purpose of the tournament now that Geese is gone? Suspicious, Terry returns to the stage to solve the mystery.
"My fists don't rust! Take care!"

Kim Dong Hwan

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Age:	20
Height:	181 cm
Weight:	78 kg
Birthday:	June 13
Blood Type:	O
Nationality:	South Korea
Fighting Style:	Taekwondo
Hobbies:	Hitting on girls
Specialty:	Gluttony (his record is 60 plates of clams)
Most Important:	His girlfriends
Most Unpleasant:	His father (although he does respect him)
Likes:	High-cut Sneakers
Dislikes:	Rats
Favorite Food:	Korean Barbeque
Favorite Music:	J-Pop
Favorite Sport:	Winter Sports (especially Snow Boarding)

The eldest son of Taekwondo master Kim Kaphwan.
While Jae-Hoon is serious like his father, Dong Hwan is lazy and tends to skip the dojo. Each time he neglects his training wonders off he is scolded by his father.
However, his fighting sense is endowed with natural talent, and he uses a variety of techniques that are unique and varied. Some say that his strength surpasses that of his father in his prime. His younger brother Jae-hoon is also worried... If only he could come to training.
Though Dong Hwan seems to like doing whatever he pleases, he's actually a gentler man than most people. This time, he heard that Jae-hoon would follow in his father's footsteps and participate in the "King of Fighters", so he decided to participate in the same way in order to help him.
"Well, I'm a curious person too... but, I don't know what I'm gonna do!"

Kim Jae Hoon

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Age:	19
Height:	177 cm
Weight:	72 kg
Birthday:	December 29
Blood Type:	A
Nationality:	South Korea
Fighting Style:	Taekwondo
Hobbies:	Study Taekwondo's history
Specialty:	Reciting Pi to the 27th decimal place
Most Important:	His family
Most Unpleasant:	Really sweet candy
Likes:	Small animals (rabbits, hamsters, parrots, etc.)
Dislikes:	Evil people
Favorite Food:	Really hot Chi ge
Favorite Music:	Techno
Favorite Sport:	Mat exercises

Second son of Taekwondo master Kim Kaphwan.
Even among the students at the dojo that Kaphwan taught, he is the most hard-working. Above all, he has a strong desire to improve and likes practicing more than eating. The way he practiced was enough to make his older brother, Dong Hwan, say, "I'm full just by looking at him."
However, at the end of that effort, he finally mastered his father's secret technique, "Phoenix Kick".
In addition, he was able to carry on his father's ideal of "spreading taekwondo to people around the world". And in order to put it into practice, he decided to participate in the "King of Fighters" this time.
He loves justice even more than his father and does not tolerate evil.
"Watch me, Dad! Now, I'm going to once again prove how great taekwondo is!"

Hotaru Futaba

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Age:	16
Height:	156 cm
Weight:	42 kg
Measurements:	B78 / W54 / H80
Birthday:	May 11
Blood Type:	A
Nationality:	Japan
Fighting Style:	Chinese Kenpo "Juu-kei" (Internal Kung Fu) (Taijiquan, Baguazhang, etc)
Hobbies:	Cute ribbon collection
Specialty:	She can make any animal out of snow
Most Important:	Itokatsu, her ferrot
Most Unpleasant:	Strong alcoholic beverages
Likes:	Dangling-style Linear Coasters
Dislikes:	Earthquakes
Favorite Food:	Chocolate Ice Cream Banana Parfet
Favorite Music:	Pop
Favorite Sport:	High jump

A girl who continues her journey with her friend, Itokatsu.
She is searching for her father and brother, who went missing at the time of her mother's death. Though she behaves cheerfully and usually never shows weakness in public, she sometimes gets depressed.
The incident six years ago was the cause of such a trip. At that time, Hotaru was with her kind family. A strict father, a kind mother, and an older brother who protects her more than anyone else. Hotaru felt that he was a happy family even though he had strict training.
It all came crashing down with a sudden tyranny. When Hotaru rushes to her after noticing something strange, her father and brother are nowhere to be seen, only the cold corpse of her mother lying in the dojo.
From the time she lost her family, Hotaru's journey began.
This time she heard rumors of a man who looked like her brother at the "King of Fighters" fighting tournament, and she decided to participate.
"I might be able to meet my brother here... I have to do my best!"

Gato

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Age:	26
Height:	180 cm
Weight:	82 kg
Birthday:	May 27
Blood Type:	A
Nationality:	Unknown
Fighting Style:	Chinese Kenpo "Gou-kei" (External Kung Fu) (Bajiquan, Xinyi Liuhe, etc)
Hobbies:	Calligraphy
Specialty:	He can hold his breath underwater for 10 minutes
Most Important:	Mother's necklace momento
Most Unpleasant:	Paying attention
Likes:	Anything grand, dynamite, beautiful
Dislikes:	Anyone who humbles himself
Favorite Food:	Tomyankun
Favorite Music:	Homey
Favorite Sport:	Swimming

A solitary lone wolf who follows his own path.
He seeks power to overthrow his father who caused his mother's death. He is training all over the world to acquire the ultimate martial arts. He is absolutely confident and doesn't shy away from anyone.
Much of his background is unknown, but he does not appear to be of Chinese nationality.
"...this little fish!"

B. Jenet

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Age:	19
Height:	167 cm
Weight:	49 kg
Measurements:	B 86 / W 57 / H 89
Birthday:	January 23
Blood Type:	AB
Nationality:	England
Fighting Style:	LK Arts
Hobbies:	Nail Art, invading territorial waters
Specialty:	Her "internal clock" is never off by more than one minute
Most Important:	Her "Lilien Knights" companions, and the newest weapons of the "Lilien Knights".
Most Unpleasant:	Mornings
Likes:	The silence and stillness of 1000 meters deep in the sea.
Dislikes:	Diesel ships (because they stink)
Favorite Food:	Sirloin Steak (she saves them valuably in the galley)
Favorite Music:	Euro Beat
Favorite Sport:	Tennis, Equestrian

The Byrne family; one of the world's leading conglomerates. Jenny was their only daughter.
In her carefree life, she always came to think the same thing.
That the purpose of life... Is doing something that only you can do that no one else can. Why was I given life, and why is she here?
In order to come to that conclusion, Jenny thought... If you can't find it while waiting, go find it yourself. If you can't find it, create it yourself. If you do it anyway, it will be thrilling and exciting! I want to surprise the world with flashy things!
That was the moment when the thief group "Lilian Knights" was born.
The purpose of this time is to go to the most mysterious fighting tournament "King of Fighters" and receive a huge prize.
"For me, it's a tournament!"

Khushnood Butt (Marco Rodriguez)

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Age:	40
Height:	183 cm
Weight:	91 kg
Birthday:	September 4
Blood Type:	A
Nationality:	Brazil
Fighting Style:	Kyokugen-style Karate
Hobbies:	Reading picture books (Cries reading Disney stories)
Specialty:	Sewing, tailoring.
Most Important:	His black belt, his Kyokugen signboard
Most Unpleasant:	Sake
Likes:	His hut for training
Dislikes:	Cockroaches
Favorite Food:	Chicken curry, rakkyou, grilled (roasted) chicken
Favorite Music:	Samba (it boils his blood)
Favorite Sport:	Shotput

A student at Kyokugen-ryu Dojo Brazil Branch.
When he was just starting out, he heard rumors about Kyokugen-ryu and went to challenge the dojo in Southtown, but was defeated by the dojo's owner, Ryo Sakazaki. In that battle, he learned the strength and depth of Kyokugen-ryu, abandoned his previous martial arts, shaved his head, and entered Kyokugen-ryu.
After that, he continued his efforts and steadily raised his skills, and finally grew up to be appointed as a substitute teacher.
His karate was wild and full of agility, making use of the unique springing of his body. He made Ryo Sakazaki, the current leader of the Kyokugen-ryu, say, "Even if he's the king of beasts, he'll turn into a cat in front of him."
Among his disciples, now that Ryo has retired from the front line, he is rumored to be the strongest Kyokugen-ryu, or in other words, the strongest fighter in the world.
"Khushnood has mastered Kyokugen... you should try it on Chimi!"

Hokutomaru

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Age:	14
Height:	154 cm
Weight:	40 kg
Birthday:	October 7
Blood Type:	O
Nationality:	Japan
Fighting Style:	Koppou and Shiranui-style Ninjustu
Hobbies:	Going to the hot springs in the mountains with monkeys
Specialty:	He can climb the tallest tree in the mountains in 16.3 seconds (now attempting to break the record)
Most Important:	His master and all the Shiranui-ryuu people
Most Unpleasant:	Big Sis Shiranui
Likes:	Hot springs
Dislikes:	Hairy caterpillars
Favorite Food:	Shabon Nabe
Favorite Music:	Japanese Kotone (Big Sis Shiranui plays it for him)
Favorite Sport:	Athletics

A lively boy currently training in the Shiranui style deep in the mountains.
From an early age, he has trained in the Shiranui style. His master was a foreigner, but his technique was solid, and Hokutomaru respected such a master and immediately worked on his training.
However, when Hokutomaru reaches the age of 14, he will enter puberty. Various questions and worries come out in the training that continues every day.
Is he really good at his ninjutsu? How strong is his power?
And then, the outside world... What is going on in the world that I don't know...?
Once you start thinking about it, the thought becomes stronger and stronger.
Then one night, Hokutomaru finally decides to go down the mountain. The world he saw for the first time... What he jumped into was a poster for the "King of Fighters" event.
"Let's try my ninjutsu to see if it works in the city!"

Freeman

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Age:	24
Height:	185 cm
Weight:	80 kg
Birthday:	November 21
Blood Type:	Not Clear
Nationality:	England
Fighting Style:	Self-taught martial art "Shame"
Hobbies:	Popping bubble wrap
Specialty:	As long as his head can fit, he can slip through anything
Most Important:	Drill necklace (He likes it)
Most Unpleasant:	Flowers with a lot of pollen
Likes:	The edge of needles and blades
Dislikes:	The middle of a big crowd
Favorite Food:	Fish & chips
Favorite Music:	Heavy Metal
Favorite Sport:	Nothing Special

"It's a boring day......"
He wanted to take risks.
It's already been 20 years since he was born into this world. The only thing he learned after spending most of his life in a dangerous slum... It is the conclusion that "it is only when you are next to death that you can always feel alive." He couldn't think of a way to keep his identity in the peaceful days.
The only thing that can satisfy his hunger is a serious street fight. The tension of fighting in a concrete ring... If you can beat it, it's not enough.
Alive or dead...? It was his favorite moment. To those who know nothing about that way of life, it may seem self-deprecating. But he thoroughly enjoys the insane danger.
This time, he hears that the strongest and worst demon of destruction will participate in "King of Fighters", and he feels excitement like never before and participates in the battle against this unprecedented enemy.
"...this moment...this moment is the only time I'm alive..."

Tizoc (Griffon Mask)

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Age:	27
Height:	215 cm
Weight:	118 kg
Birthday:	April 25
Blood Type:	O
Nationality:	Mexico
Fighting Style:	Pro Wrestling
Hobbies:	N/A
Specialty:	He can hold 5 average men on his bridge
Most Important:	His Griffon mask
Most Unpleasant:	Magazine interviews
Likes:	The Smile of children
Dislikes:	Illegal moves, and the wrestlers who use them nonchalantly
Favorite Food:	"I eat anything a lot!" (quote from Tizoc)
Favorite Music:	"The Theme of Griffon" (His entrance song in wrestling)
Favorite Sport:	Triathlon

Tizoc: a man who has maintained an undefeated record since his debut and climbed to the top at once. Once upon a time, he was a hero to children all over the country.
However, he loses to a mysterious man who suddenly appears.
For a moment, he loses self-confidence and completely loses sight of himself. But with the encouragement of the children and his fans, he regains himself.
From that day on, he began rigorous special training to regain everything.
And two years later………while being hit by a waterfall, he discovers the only weak spot in the stream. This is the catalyst for creating his strongest new special move "Big Fall Griffon".
With this new power, he returned to the stage of "King of Fighters".
"Children, I was revived by your cheers! Come on, let's go undefeated!"

Kevin Rian

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Age:	37
Height:	187 cm
Weight:	89 kg
Birthday:	December 17
Blood Type:	B
Nationality:	America
Fighting Style:	SWAT Mercenary Techniques
Hobbies:	Collects goods from a certain Sci-Fi movie (all 6 in the series, apparently saw it for the first time)
Specialty:	Survival
Most Important:	His best friend (Marky)
Most Unpleasant:	Medicine (He won't drink even if he catches a cold)
Likes:	Loose clothes
Dislikes:	Tight clothes
Favorite Food:	Spare Ribs
Favorite Music:	Jazz
Favorite Sport:	Darts

"You're Uncle Kevin, aren't you? Take revenge on Papa...!"
That was last week. He had a close friend, but someone assassinated him. Even if he seeks revenge, he does not know who the culprit is.
When such days were piled up, the child appeared.
"But Bowes, I feel the same way, but I don't know who it is."
"I know who."
"What? For real?"
"Yeah, and my name is Markye, not Bowes."
"OK, let's go, buddy!"
Kevin immediately began to identify the route to Second South.

Grant

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Age:	Unknown
Height:	201 cm
Weight:	105 kg
Birthday:	January 8
Blood Type:	A
Nationality:	America
Fighting Style:	Ankoku Karate
Hobbies:	Making Pottery
Specialty:	Suppresses any emotion
Most Important:	A picture of him, Kain, and Marie from long ago
Most Unpleasant:	Highly humid locations
Likes:	His Ethnic Mask
Dislikes:	Begging for Life
Favorite Food:	Beef Stew
Favorite Music:	Doesn't listen to music
Favorite Sport:	Weightlifting

"My fist is the admiration of destruction...the one who sneers at God's scorn and worships power..."
Wherever he appears, it is said that there will always be conflict. In fact, there are countless cities that have turned into ghost towns. At some point, people feared Grant as a symbol of destruction.
It is said that the power that he obtained by selling his soul to the devil has the destructive power to overwhelm even the best fighters.
His motives are unknown, but while he prefers fighting above all else, he seems to have an extreme dislike of the weak.
It is rumored that the "King of Fighters" that will be held this time is actually controlled by Grant from the shadows.
"Come quickly... strong man... I am Grant, a martyr of battle..."

Kain R. Heinlein

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Age:	26
Height:	183 cm
Weight:	76 kg
Birthday:	February 16
Blood Type:	B
Nationality:	America
Fighting Style:	Dark Void Fist
Hobbies:	Reading
Specialty:	Can see emotions through the eyes
Most Important:	All the people that surround him
Most Unpleasant:	Information
Likes:	Starry night skies
Dislikes:	Inertia
Favorite Food:	Apple Pie
Favorite Music:	Classic music
Favorite Sport:	None in particular (but, can do anything)

A clever man who wants to get everything in the free city, "Second South". His only purpose is... It is the complete independence of the Second South. And he is trying to create a slum of the whole district, a true law of the law.
The source of his ambitions is based on his childhood experiences. His hometown was in the worst part of the shantytown. He had no parents and was forced to live hand-to-hand with his only immediate relative, his sister.
A city where only power is everything. The only food you can get is the chips you get in street fights. Cain fought with a small body and came out alive.
That's when he realized. He is a protected human and a non-protected human. Humans who fight and pave their own way, and humans who are incorporated into the system and swept away. In this world, which one is facing the issue of "living" with sincerity...?
His position at birth is irrelevant. He wanted to create a truly free world.
When he was 8 years old, he got the chance to put that idea into practice. The appearance of Kain during a street fight caught the eye of Don Papas of the family (secret society) who happened to be passing by.
Kain, who was bought for his beauty and strength above all, was picked up by Don Papas and became a member of the family.
A dozen years later... Using his gifted talent as a weapon, he created his own power within the organization, overthrew Don Papas, and became the boss of the family. And now... at last, he has begun to put his long-standing idea into practice...

I'm 16 years old with Autism & I just want to get my shit together!!! I'm always staring at a fucking screen 24/7 & it's making me look like a damn fucking failure!!! I want to be responsible & mature, but that will never happen the way I see it & it's because I'm always lazy & staring into a screen 24/7
I just seriously want advice!!! I want to have a future & not staring at a damn screen!!!

Goodbye amethyst!
Why did amethyst move?!
It all started about two weeks ago. “Guys I have something to tell you…” amethyst said in a soft voice.
Me, sapphire, and jade looked confused.
I said something first “What is it?”
Amethyst started to cry “I have to move to New York…,”
Jade shouted out “WHAT?! NO!”
Sapphire calmed her down “jade it’s okay,”
After about 40 minutes of utter silence, I spoke up” well I know we are all tense, but we need to start our village chores,”
All of them replied with an” okay,”
At about 6:30 pm all of us met up at the old well and talked while walking back to my house. Jade said,” hey maybe we should sleepover at amethyst’s house?”
After a little bit of thinking, I said” I do not mind,”
“Me neither,” sapphire said.
amethyst was still thinking and then said” that is a great idea jade! Let us do it!”
So, we all separated and said that we would meet up at amethyst’s house. Me! sapphire and jade met up at jades. When we all met up, we started to walk to amethysts.
We just walked in because we were always over at each other’s house, it was like all our homes.
“AMETHYST WERE HERE!” Jade shouted.
“Coming!” I heard Amethyst shout from upstairs. Since amethyst was taking so long, we went to the living room and started watching tv. We heard someone coming down the stairs.
“You guys couldn’t have waited 5 more minutes?” We heard an amethyst voice behind us.
Sapphire replied” Sorry,”
Amethyst felt guilty for making sapphire have to say sorry “it’s the ok sapphire, I was just joking,” We all went upstairs to Amethyst's room. We all set our stuff at the end of her bed and just started talking about all our days.
Jade started” science was so fun I go to crack open geo!”
For a little bit, it was quiet “well today I got to continue writing that horror book I’ve been working on since like 4th grade,” I added to break the silence (in case of confusion we are in seventh.)
“Well at lunch I saw Jake Dylan!” Sapphire said. I get why she was so excited. She is excited because she has had a crush on Jake Dylan since preschool.
Amethyst was incredibly happy to tell us” I got to do some fraction work!”
I responded,” I’m jealous!”
Jade was Getting bored, so she asked” why don’t I run to my house and quickly grab my PlayStation365?” Everyone loved the idea, so Jade got up quickly and ran to get her PlayStation. When Jade got back, we all helped her by each carrying a controller (She had one because in all she had exactly 4) when we finally got to the bedroom, we set it up.
We heard a voice yelling for us “girls! Time to eat!” The voice was Mrs. Blair (amethyst's mom)
we all shouted back” okay!” We all ran downstairs because we knew it was pizza night!
After eating like four pieces of pizza I, of course, said” thank you, Mrs. Blair!”
“No problem,” Mrs. Blair replied. After dinner, we all got into our PJs and brushed our hair and teeth. After that, we started playing Mario cart. It was so cool!
“Hey, why don’t we play King Kong?” Sapphire asked.
Jade replied to her question with” yes let me get it” then for like the next 12 hours we played King Kong.
“Hey, we should go to bed,” amethyst noted.
“Yeah, we should,” jade added. So, we all got our sleeping bags and amethyst got in her bed and we all said goodnight. Then I turned the light off.
In the morning I was the first to wake up, so I woke everyone up. “Guys wake up!” I slightly Shouted.
Jade was first to respond, “I’m up,”
“I'm up as well,” sapphire added.
“Amethyst you up?” I asked her.
“Yeah, just need a minute to adjust to the light,” she answered.
After waking everyone up we all went down for breakfast. “Woo, amethyst your mom made pancakes and waffles!”
Amethyst just shrugged and whispered” I wanted chicken biscuits,”
I was confused “what was that?”
Amethyst just stared for a minute “oh nothing just a note to me,”
“Okay?” Jade responded to me. Moving on from that after breakfast we all got our normal Shirts and Jean short outfits that we Would wear every day just to Match then we brushed our teeth. We played King Kong for about an hour than me, sapphire, and jade got packed to go home.
When I got home, I took a shower and ate some lunch then I headed toward the public library to check-out a book on Scientific method and variables. I studied the books in the library for about an hour then the librarian called me to the desk.
“Your mama called,” she told me “She wants you home,”
I responded in a respectful tone” okay. Thank you, ma’am!”
She shouted as I ran out the door “NO PROBLEM SUGER!”
When I got home, I looked around for my parents.
“Mom? Dad? You home?” I shouted though the house.
“In here honey!” I hear my mom shout from the living room. So, I walked to the living room and then sat in the recliner.
“We need to talk to you…” my dad starts off.
“what’s going on?” I ask.
“Aura we are moving to Los Angles” my mom answers.
I jump up. “What?!” I say in a surprised tone.
My parents looked at each other for a moment then turned back to me and stayed silent for a moment before my dad spoke up. “I have to if I want to keep my job” my dad said. I hated him for that stupid job of his. He didn’t even like his job! He complained about it all the time!
“I thought you hated that job?!” I asked.
“Well sweetheart it’s not my choice.” My dad has his head down.
My mom speaks up “Why don’t you got start packing up?” So, I got up from the chair and headed upstairs grabbing boxes on the way so I can pack up some of my stuff. When I get upstairs, I start with my books then I move on to the leftover toys I have then the last thing I packed up was my record player and my cassette player. After all that packing I was exhausted, so I put my pajamas on and got ready for bed then laid down and went to sleep.
The next morning, I woke up and got ready then headed downstairs. I see my parents packing up the living room and kitchen. “I’m taking this as I’m not going to school and I’m packing all day?” I ask and they both nod. So, I grabbed a lot of boxes and went up to my room and just packed a bunch of my stuff up. I got to my clothes and that is when I made a keep pile and a donation pile. Let us just say that a lot of clothes went into the donation pile.
I walked downstairs to my parents, who were sitting on the couch. “Hey mom, dad when we move, I’m going to need more clothes.”
My mom responded, “we will go shopping tomorrow, okay?”
I was annoyed “yeah sure.” I then walked up to my room and held on to my stuffed animal teddy close to my chest. “I do not want to leave. This is not fair!” I whispered to myself and of course teddy.
I woke up the next morning ready for a long drive to Los Angles. So, I grabbed what I wanted in the car like my teddy, my phone, etc. We were about an hour in when I got a text from amethyst.
Amethyst: where are you?
Aura: I am driving to my new home in California.
Amethyst: right sorry I forgot you are moving too.
Aura: It is whatever. I cannot change their minds now.
Amethyst: I know but it still sucks
Aura: well, gtg but love you<3
Amethyst: love you<3
We were at our first stop in Kentucky, and it was a long stop cause dad was being stupid and would not decide on lunch. Then the next stop was a random hotel in Nebraska. The third stop was Colorado for food and restroom. The fourth stop was in Las Vegas, Nevada to stake a rest stop. The fifth and final stop is our hotel in Los Angles.
Well here we are……………………

Just asking because I want to know how the actual interview is like so I can prepare. This is for the convention apprenticeship in North Las Vegas, Nexus drive. Unemployed, haven't had any luck finding work lately & get turned down left & right. I feel like this the only hope I have right now, I made it past the 65points & made it to the interview so I can't be a complete screw up. Is anyone here with this organization that has tips for the interview? This my one shot to actually get into skilled labor & make more $$. 🤪

I made a video on the recent Las Vegas incident to gather evidence that has been shared so far in one place. I am not sharing just to get clicks--I do and have had a genuine life-long interest in the phenomena. I have seen UFOs/UAPs on four occasions. My father says he is an abductee and I hope to share his story soon on my channel. As a child, I had a disturbing memory of something that took place when we spent a year living in Mexico. I am weighing whether to have hypnosis to recall it but I am not sure yet if I want to deal with any emotional fallout from it. Basically, a coyote told me to wait for him at the window and to be sneaky about it, to do this when my family was asleep. I snuck outside of the bedroom and waited by the window. I remember playing cards with myself while waiting impatiently. The coyote showed up outside. My next memory of that night was walking in the woods with two beings. It was beautiful and I could see the stars so clearly while looking at the sky and tree tops. I picked up something and asked them what it was and they told me it was a pinecone. When we were walking we were surrounded by fog and we had a goal to get somewhere. I was 4 at the time. That is all I remember but I did feel like we were walking toward a UFO.
I am nervous putting myself out there as I do have bad social anxiety and previous commentors made fun of my voice.
Here is a link to information about the incident from the Baltimore Post Examiner:
https://baltimorepostexaminer.com/exclusive-ufo-photographs-object-that-fell-from-the-sky-in-las-vegas-leaves-circular-impression-in-ground/2023/05/27
And here is the link to my video: https://youtu.be/P9eLGPcmyvA
If anyone knows of someone who could hypnotize me virtually and that is not too expensive, please let me know as this has bothered me my whole life and I really should look into it.

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Reply Quote Grade as ReadThread:NegotiationPost:RE: NegotiationAuthor:📷 Jalal RahmanPosted Date:1 June 2023 11:58 PMStatus:Published
Dear Management, Premier Bank Pty Ltd,
Multi-week Roster Cycle
We appreciate your prompt response and consideration of the proposed roster cycle changes. We appreciate that you recognize the significance of coming to an agreement that is equitable and beneficial to both parties. In light of the points you brought up, we'd like to elaborate on our position and offer some ideas to ensure that everyone understands our point of view fully.
Right off the bat, we need to stress the expected advantages of a more drawn-out five-week cycle for both the workers and the bank. This long-term would give employees all the more back-to-back days off, considering a better balance between work-life balance and personal mental health improvement and working on prosperity. Employees who have access to longer breaks consistently report reduced levels of stress, improved mental health, and boosted job satisfaction, according to research. Premier Bank Pty Ltd can create a positive work environment that boosts productivity, loyalty, and ultimately customer satisfaction by placing a high priority on employee well-being.
Although we are aware of the concerns raised regarding employee burnout and fatigue, we are of the firm belief that a cycle of five weeks that has been thoughtfully designed can effectively address these issues. Premier Bank Pty Ltd can reduce fatigue risks and ensure employees have enough time to relax and recover by looking into additional breaks or making shift assignments more flexible. Employees' long-term performance and job satisfaction will both benefit from these measures, as will their physical and mental health.
As far as the Rotation design, we concur that a turning shift timetable can add to worker commitment and occupation fulfillment by giving assortment and staying away from dreariness. We perceive the significance of finding some harmony between worker predilections and functional requirements. We can construct a timetable that meets the needs of Premier Bank Pty Ltd while also appreciating the importance and well-being of the employees by jointly designing a rotation system that takes into account both aspects. The workforce will experience a sense of fairness and empowerment as a result of this inclusive strategy.
In any negotiation, equity and fairness remain paramount. We value the bank's help with the proposed shift portion framework, which considers factors like status, worker inclinations, and ranges of abilities. This strategy ensures that shifts are distributed fairly and gives all employees equal chances to work desirable shifts. In any case, to keep up with straightforwardness and address any possible uneven situations over the long run, we propose executing standard surveys of the allocation framework. These audits will take into account changes in light of worker criticism, guaranteeing that the dispersion of movements stays fair and sustains representative fulfillment and confidence.
Regarding implementation and change, we would like to reiterate our appreciation for Premier Bank Pty Ltd.'s dedication to efficient training and communication. During the transition period, it is essential to communicate clearly and promptly to ensure that employees comprehend the new roster system and its benefits. In addition, comprehensive training sessions will give workers the knowledge and abilities they need to smoothly adjust to the modifications. To address any difficulties that may arise during the transition period, we also recommend establishing a specialized support system. This support system might consist of designated personnel or a helpdesk that can guide and assist employees, ensuring that the implementation goes off without a hitch.
In conclusion, we strongly believe that we can reach an agreement that prioritizes employee well-being while aligning with Premier Bank Pty Ltd's operational requirements by considering the benefits of a longer cycle, implementing measures to reduce fatigue, and fostering equity and fair shift allocation. We value the collaborative approach taken by both parties and the open exchange of ideas throughout this negotiation process. We can come to an agreement that not only meets the needs of the bank and its employees but also sets a good example for the financial services industry as a whole by working together.
Directed Annual Leave
We want to express our appreciation for your open-minded approach to this discussion. You've shown understanding when considering the unique situation of our part-time and casual employees, and we can't stress enough how important that is, however further discussions has highlighted the need to support the women in the workforce that make up 65% of workers
We value your receptiveness to the leave conditions for part-time employees. It shows a commitment to fair working conditions for all. As for casual employees, we understand their unique employment terms, including the 25% loading on their hourly rate.
We appreciate your perspective on a four-week notice period for leave, taking into account Premier Bank Pty Ltd's operational needs. We believe this is not flexible enough for employees. Taking into account the unpredictable nature of life. With a 65% workforce of women balancing work and home, we still think a slightly shorter, three-week notice period could work better for everyone especially with those balancing a family. It would allow for more flexibility in our employees' lives without causing any major disruption to business operations and we are firmly committed to this.
Lastly, the issue of unused leave days. Your suggestion of allowing five days without penalty seems fair. Balancing the operations aspect of the business is difficult and whilst also taking employees into account is delicate and should be treated accordingly. However, because of this, and your willingness to work with a more appropriate solution, we would like to inform you that we have agreed to the five day period.
Our aim in all of this is to create a workspace that caters to the needs of everyone, from the full-time staff to the part-timers and casual employees. We believe that by increasing job satisfaction through a better balance between home and work, operations will run smoother which also means things are more productive.
Work-from-Home
We, the union team, are happy that we have agreed to not be contacted outside of work and the ability to work from home. We also are happy to hear that all employees who work from home will be compensated for all office Equipment from the time they clock on and the time they clock off.
We the union team would like to bring forward that the management allow the employees to clock off when scheduled hours end and that the employees not to be contacted as the management team suggest that the employees be available for emergencies.
A workplace emergency only applies if an incident that puts your workers, clients, or the public in danger; poses a disruption risk to your business's operation; or results in property damage is considered a workplace emergency. We believe the definition of workplace emergency may be misunderstood that it should be something that threatens the employees but not something like a ‘deadline’ and may abuse the employees from clocking off from work and contacting the employees outside of work hours. As a bank the union believes that there won’t be any workplace emergency that the other employees cannot handle and if the employees who work in the office are not to be contacted outside the office/work hours the same should apply for employees working from home. This is considered as unfair for the employees who work from home and that they are being treated differently.
The union team can realize if an urgent work-related circumstance comes up, but we still believe it is unfair for employees who work from home to be available. We will only accept that the employees keep their phone on and answer calls, but they shouldn’t be required to answer any emails or be required to complete any work outside of work hours as it disrupts the work life balance of employees because these are not considered as workplace emergencies. As in other countries there is a law that has banned contacting employees outside of work to respect personal boundaries. As Australia doesn’t have a law that enforces that we would like to implement a clause that does something similar. We propose a counteroffer that the employees will keep their phones on but not required to complete any work outside of work hours and not be able to attend any meetings outside of work hours.
As the management has stated ‘that employees have obligations to their families and to themselves outside of the workplace’. We require them to get the same treatment as the people in the office and work from home employees for after hour availability.
We expect the employees to keep their phones on but not be required to complete any work outside work hours even though they will be being paid. We believe it’ll disrupt the work life balance of the employees and be seen as unfair treatment and cause pressure, tension and fear of being terminated if not being available after work hours. We will agree to your proposal of working extra hours a maximum of 2 hours but the employees who work from the office should also be required to work extra hours and this will provide equality.
Additionally, our union team would like to suggest a provision prohibiting career advancement favoring employees who operate from offices over those who work from home, as it has been noticed that work from home workers are 38% less inclined to be awarded bonuses, receive low performance reviews, and advance through the ranks more gradually than those who work in office environments. Employers have been observed to have a prejudice against remote workers because it is more challenging for managers to directly observe the work that work from home employees are in fact doing than it is for office workers. Because of the absence of awareness when working from home, it is frequently believed that work from home workers are rarely working or possibly aren't working at all.
We look forward to continuing our discussions to reach a mutually beneficial agreement that serves the best interests of all parties involved and maintains our commitment to the negotiation process.
Kind Regard Members Benefit Union
Reply Quote Grade as ReadThread:NegotiationPost:RE: NegotiationAuthor:📷 Abdul MahroofPosted Date:29 May 2023 1:39 PMStatus:Published
To the Members Benefit Union,
Thank you for your letter outlining the proposed changes to the multi-week roster cycle, annual leave provision, and working-from-home privileges for employees. We value the union team's thoughtful considerations and recognise the significance of reaching a fair and mutually beneficial agreement.

1. Members Benefit Union (MBU) acknowledges Premier Bank Pty Ltd's proposal for a four-week cycle with an average of 38 hours per week. We understand the bank's operational requirements and the desire for work-life balance. However, we still believe that a five-week cycle would better address the concerns of employee fatigue and burnout.

In a longer cycle, employees would have more consecutive days off, allowing for better rest and recovery. This would contribute to their overall well-being and productivity. We suggest exploring ways to effectively manage fatigue within a five-week cycle, such as implementing additional rest periods or providing flexibility in shift assignments.
Regarding the pattern of rotation, we agree that a rotating shift schedule can provide variety and prevent monotony. By considering both employee preferences and operational needs, we can strike a balance that accommodates the requirements of Premier Bank Pty Ltd while ensuring employee satisfaction.
To address equity and fairness, we support the proposed shift allocation system that considers factors such as seniority, employee preferences, and skill sets. However, we recommend including regular reviews of the allocation system to address any imbalances and make necessary adjustments based on employee feedback. This would ensure transparency and maintain a fair distribution of shifts over time.
In terms of change and implementation, effective communication and training are crucial. We appreciate Premier Bank Pty Ltd's commitment to developing a comprehensive communication plan and conducting training sessions. We also encourage the establishment of a support system to address any challenges that may arise during the transition.
Let's continue the negotiation process, considering the benefits of a longer cycle and finding ways to mitigate fatigue while maintaining operational efficiency. By collaborating and valuing the input of both parties, we can reach an agreement that promotes employee well-being and meets Premier Bank Pty Ltd's operational requirements.
2)
As per your request, we will also make certain conditions based upon annual leave. We are happy to consider annual leave conditions mentioned by part time employees, but with considerations to casual employees, we won’t be able to make this happen. Casual employees are able to receive a 25% loading as per the casuals’ hourly rate.
In relation to the notice period of leave, we also need to consider the workload here at Premier Bank Pty Ltd, considering that a roster cycle is every 4 weeks, we can settle on 4 weeks notice period which also allows us to find someone else to cover that specific position, as well as role.
As per the mention in regards to the unused days without penalty, management needs to consider potential financial impacts, as well as staffing and operational needs. To your terms, we are understanding that with all these factors in comparison to your request, we are looking at meeting in the middle with a week (5) days which we are able to find a staff member to cover for those hours missing.
3) Working from home: We appreciate your attention to the employee's ability to work remotely and the option to avoid work-related contact outside of normal business hours. We hold both of these liberties in high regard. We will have completed our review of your suggestion regarding the ability of employees to cease communication outside of normal business hours, and we thank you for requesting that we do so. We are aware that employees have obligations to their families and to themselves outside of the workplace. We are aware that interacting with them outside of their normal work hours may cause them unnecessary tension, which may have a negative impact on their mental health and work performance. We prioritize the physical and mental health of our employees because we are a prominent financial institution. Despite this, there is always a chance that certain employees will be required to remain at work beyond the conclusion of their regularly scheduled shift due to unforeseen circumstances. Some employees will be required to remain on call outside of their normal working hours to facilitate the above-mentioned scenarios, such as emergencies and staffing shortages. We value our employees who sacrifice their outside commitments to be on call. For this, we will adhere to Section 18.3 (b), which states that employees on standby must be paid $19.95 per day from Monday to Friday and $40.74 per day from Saturday to Sunday, as well as Clause 20, which specifies a two-hour minimum payment for overtime. In regards to your request for compensation for the expense of working at home, we have carefully evaluated and analysed and decided to cover the essential needs of the work expenses. The Work Health and Safety requirements and equipment required to operate the work will be covered .However, in response to the request to cover expenses for items such as a standing workstation, an ergonomic mesh office chair, and other similar items, we will cover a portion of the costs associated with these items. In addition, we will pay for the employee's internet and phone service from the time they begin working until the time they finish.
We appreciate your proposals once more, and we look forwards to continuing the negotiation process.
Sincerely,
Management Premier Bank Pty Ltd
Reply Quote Grade as ReadThread:NegotiationPost:RE: NegotiationAuthor:📷 Jalal RahmanPosted Date:24 May 2023 9:06 PMStatus:Published
Dear Management
In the discussion cycle, Premier Bank Pty Ltd and the Members Benefit Union (MBU) need to settle on the conditions under which the multi-week roster cycle will operate. Right now, full-time representatives work 38 hours out of every week distributed across five shifts of 7.6 hours each. The agreed-upon strategy is to keep the 38 nominal hours per week but to make sure the hours are distributed out over several weeks.
The following considerations should be made in order to reach an agreement on this provision:

1. Length of the Cycle: The length of the multi-week roster cycle must be discussed and decided by both parties. During the negotiation process, things like operational requirements, employee preferences, and work-life balance should be taken into consideration.
   
2. Roster Issues: Other roster issues must be addressed in addition to the cycle length. This might include figuring out the pattern of rotation, how many days off, how you like to work, and any particular requirements for different roles or departments.
   
3. Equity and fairness: It is essential to guarantee that the new roster cycle will continue to be equitable and fair to all employees. Contemplations like equivalent distribution of attainable shifts, limiting weariness and overtime, and giving satisfactory rest periods ought to be essential for the negotiation.
   
4. Change and Execution: The process of switching from the current roster system to the new multi-week cycle should be covered in the negotiation. It should involve talking about communication, training, and any changes that need to be made to keep things as smooth as possible during the transition avoiding most disruptions.
   

The needs of the employees, the bank's operational requirements, and the objective of coming to an agreement that pleases all stakeholders should all be taken into consideration when both parties approach the negotiation in good faith. A fair and practical provision can be agreed upon by addressing these aspects of the multiple-week roster cycle.
2) Taking the annual leave provision into account, considering what we have examined, we propose that part-time and casual employees receive four weeks of paid leave, in conjunction with full-time employees. We suggest reducing the notice period for leave requests from five weeks to three weeks, providing employees with more flexibility. To allow for more flexibility in using accrued leave, we propose making an adjustment to have 10 unused days without penalty. What this will mean is fairness, equality, and work-life balance for all employees. We believe these changes will benefit both employees and the organization by promoting well-being and maintaining operational efficiency. We believe this is the best interest for the both of us, and moving forward we can come to a conclusion on this provision
3) The union team proposes that working from home employee’s freedom to stop communicating about their jobs outside of scheduled working hours through email, chat rooms, and online interactions, is one crucial right the union team advises. Section 65 of the Fair Labour Standards Act, which states that employees are permitted to propose changes to their work arrangements. Considering your proposal for 3 days in office and 2 days at home, we have examined the advantage of working from home allowing less time commuting to work and working from home also improved work life balance for many of the employees.
Employees shouldn't have to work past their contractually specified time frames or to be accessible for job-related communications once they have completed their contractually required hours of work. This involves participating in conferences or replying to emails out of their scheduled working hours. The union team wants to advocate for all employees to be compensated for any costs needed to maintain workplace health and safety at home. This could include purchasing items like standing desks, ergonomic mesh office chair, and other similar things (Cheslaw, 2021). The union team also suggests that the employer pay for all essential tools, internet, telephone service, all stationary that is provided at work and other essentials when working from home.
We look forward to hearing from you
Kind Regard Members Benefit Union
Reply Quote Grade as ReadThread:NegotiationPost:RE: NegotiationAuthor:📷 Abdul MahroofPosted Date:19 May 2023 8:11 PMStatus:Published

Author: Abdul Mahroof Date: Friday, 19 May 2023 8:04:43 PM AEST Subject: NegotiationTo the Members Benefit Union, We the management of Premier Bank Pty Ltd are initiating the negotiations concerning our three main provisions that need to be resolved. Multi-week Roster Cycle 2. Annual Leave 3.Working from Home Arrangements Length of the Cycle: After careful consideration and feedback from employees, agree on a four-week cycle where the nominal weekly hours of 38 will be distributed evenly. This means that employees will work an average of 38 hours per week over the four-week period. Shift Distribution: Establish a fair and balanced distribution of shifts within the cycle. Take into account factors such as peak business hours, employee preferences, and operational requirements. Consider implementing a rotating shift schedule that allows employees to experience different shifts and avoid repetitive patterns. Rest Periods: Set clear guidelines for rest periods and breaks between shifts to ensure employees receive sufficient rest and recovery time. Adhere to relevant labor laws and regulations regarding rest periods. Aim to provide consecutive days off within the cycle to promote work-life balance and well-being. Shift Allocation Method: Implement a fair and transparent system for shift allocation. Consider a combination of factors, such as seniority, employee preferences, and skill set, to ensure fairness and equal opportunities. Provide a mechanism for employees to express their shift preferences and consider them when creating the roster, while balancing the operational needs of the organisation. Flexibility and Adjustments: Allow for flexibility within the roster cycle to accommodate unforeseen circumstances or individual employee needs. Establish a process for employees to request shift swaps, time off, or adjustments to the roster with reasonable notice. Encourage open communication and collaboration between employees and management to address scheduling conflicts and ensure smooth operations. Communication and Transparency: Establish clear communication channels to keep employees informed about the roster cycle, any changes, and updates. Utilize digital tools or platforms to provide real-time access to the roster, making it easier for employees to plan their schedules. Ensure transparency in the allocation process and provide clear explanations for any deviations from employee preferences. Review and Evaluation: Schedule regular reviews and evaluations to assess the effectiveness of the multi-week roster cycle. Gather feedback from employees and management regarding its impact on productivity, employee satisfaction, and work-life balance. Use the feedback to make necessary adjustments and improvements to the roster system. (2) Regarding annual leave for employees working on a full time basis; 4 weeks of paid leave will be allocated to those employees who work continuously throughout the year. For part-time and casual employees working from the multi-week roster cycle you will be eligible for an additional (4) days. All annual leave will be paid in accordance to your previously agreed upon wage. Leave must be certified by your scheduling manager 5 weeks prior to it’s commencement or it may not qualify as paid leave. Any unused leave will rollover into next years cycle with the understanding it does not qualify as excessive. “Excessive Leave” is any amount of accumulated leave that has not had a minimum period of 14 days used in over a year, not including holidays. An example is someone who has been working with us for over a year has accrued their 4 weeks but not taken any time off. People in that situation will be directed by management to use their leave, as we’ve decided it is in the best interest of our organization. (3) Regarding work-from-home arrangements, we will implement and adhere to Section 65 of the Fair Labour Standards Act, which states that employees are permitted to propose changes to their work arrangements. We make every effort to facilitate them because we recognise that many employees have other commitments outside of work. For instance, parents, a career, old age, domestic violence, or assisting an immediate relative. As Premier Bank Pty Ltd, we recognise that our employees have to deal with situations and obligations outside the workplace, so allowing them to work from home will provide them with comfort and commitment. There will be three days in the office and then two days at home. This arrangement will allow employees to experience both the office and home environments. The new EBA will permit employees to determine when they work from home and in the office. This will be effective as it will give employees the opportunities to experience the best of both worlds. For instance, working at home will give employees opportunities to have a flexible work environment whereas an office will provide employees with opportunities to network with other coworkers. Another thing that will be implemented in the EBA is work health safety for working at home as directed by workplace health and safety 2011 (WHS). We know that there is a risk that will arise from working from home. For instance, Physical hazards such as slips. As Premier Bank we will eliminate WHS risk that can arise from home by implementing a policy and training the employee will eliminate the possible chance of facing risk in the workplace . We await your response to our proposal, Best Regards, Management Premier Bank Pty Ltd

Reply Quote Grade as ReadThread:NegotiationPost:NegotiationAuthor:📷 Abdul MahroofPosted Date:19 May 2023 8:04 PMStatus:Published
To the Members Benefit Union,
We the management of Premier Bank Pty Ltd are initiating the negotiations concerning our three main provisions that need to be resolved.

1. Multi-week Roster Cycle
2. Annual Leave
3. Working from Home Arrangements
4. Length of the Cycle: After careful consideration and feedback from employees, agree on a four-week cycle where the nominal weekly hours of 38 will be distributed evenly. This means that employees will work an average of 38 hours per week over the four-week period.

Shift Distribution: Establish a fair and balanced distribution of shifts within the cycle. Take into account factors such as peak business hours, employee preferences, and operational requirements. Consider implementing a rotating shift schedule that allows employees to experience different shifts and avoid repetitive patterns.
Rest Periods: Set clear guidelines for rest periods and breaks between shifts to ensure employees receive sufficient rest and recovery time. Adhere to relevant labor laws and regulations regarding rest periods. Aim to provide consecutive days off within the cycle to promote work-life balance and well-being.
Shift Allocation Method: Implement a fair and transparent system for shift allocation. Consider a combination of factors, such as seniority, employee preferences, and skill set, to ensure fairness and equal opportunities. Provide a mechanism for employees to express their shift preferences and consider them when creating the roster, while balancing the operational needs of the organisation.
Flexibility and Adjustments: Allow for flexibility within the roster cycle to accommodate unforeseen circumstances or individual employee needs. Establish a process for employees to request shift swaps, time off, or adjustments to the roster with reasonable notice. Encourage open communication and collaboration between employees and management to address scheduling conflicts and ensure smooth operations.
Communication and Transparency: Establish clear communication channels to keep employees informed about the roster cycle, any changes, and updates. Utilize digital tools or platforms to provide real-time access to the roster, making it easier for employees to plan their schedules. Ensure transparency in the allocation process and provide clear explanations for any deviations from employee preferences.
Review and Evaluation: Schedule regular reviews and evaluations to assess the effectiveness of the multi-week roster cycle. Gather feedback from employees and management regarding its impact on productivity, employee satisfaction, and work-life balance. Use the feedback to make necessary adjustments and improvements to the roster system.
(2) Regarding annual leave for employees working on a full time basis; 4 weeks of paid leave will be allocated to those employees who work continuously throughout the year. For part-time and casual employees working from the multi-week roster cycle you will be eligible for an additional (4) days. All annual leave will be paid in accordance to your previously agreed upon wage. Leave must be certified by your scheduling manager 5 weeks prior to it’s commencement or it may not qualify as paid leave. Any unused leave will rollover into next years cycle with the understanding it does not qualify as excessive. “Excessive Leave” is any amount of accumulated leave that has not had a minimum period of 14 days used in over a year, not including holidays. An example is someone who has been working with us for over a year has accrued their 4 weeks but not taken any time off. People in that situation will be directed by management to use their leave, as we’ve decided it is in the best interest of our organization.
(3) Regarding work-from-home arrangements, we will implement and adhere to Section 65 of the Fair Labour Standards Act, which states that employees are permitted to propose changes to their work arrangements. We make every effort to facilitate them because we recognise that many employees have other commitments outside of work. For instance, parents, a career, old age, domestic violence, or assisting an immediate relative. As Premier Bank Pty Ltd, we recognise that our employees have to deal with situations and obligations outside the workplace, so allowing them to work from home will provide them with comfort and commitment. There will be three days in the office and then two days at home. This arrangement will allow employees to experience both the office and home environments. The new EBA will permit employees to determine when they work from home and in the office. This will be effective as it will give employees the opportunities to experience the best of both worlds. For instance, working at home will give employees opportunities to have a flexible work environment whereas an office will provide employees with opportunities to network with other coworkers. Another thing that will be implemented in the EBA is work health safety for working at home as directed by workplace health and safety 2011 (WHS). We know that there is a risk that will arise from working from home. For instance, Physical hazards such as slips. As Premier Bank we will eliminate WHS risk that can arise from home by implementing a policy and training the employee will eliminate the possible chance of facing risk in the workplace .
We await your response to our proposal,
Best Regards,
Management Premier Bank Pty Ltd

I (30F) have been married for just over a year to my husband (32M). Prior to getting married we dated for 6 years. He has always been a little bossy with me and dominate, but after every argument or disagreement he would be so gentle and loving. Lately though I have been standing up for myself a bit more and trying to have serious sit-down conversations about how I am feeling and how I want things to improve. I have tried talking calmly but all I have been getting when I do try is eye-rolls, sighs, gaslighting and anger. He constantly blames everything on me, tells me I am dumb, yells at me every night for little reason, gets violent at inanimate objects when he accidently does something wrong, etc etc. He also makes remarks about me not being a good wife as I should be doing all the housework on my own. Now I am a full time professional, I work 5 days a week and get home around 6pm at night. He does work 6 days a week but gets home around 4pm. On the Saturday when he is working and I am not, of course I do what housework I can but I honestly don't know if that means he shouldn't do anything. We both come from well off families and my income is higher than his. I am not stating that for any reason other than he is really controlling with how I spend money. I get told not to buy gifts for people when we go visit, I get yelled at or given the cold shoulder if I buy "expensive" groceries. Example of this strange behaviour with money is asking me to take foods from my parents pantry instead of buying them ourselves. I would kind of understand if he grew up in a hard financial situation but this is not the case at all. The sad thing about all this is I cannot find any redeeming qualities in him anymore. He does not joke with me or make me laugh, he does not compliment me ever, probably says "I love you" once a month, is glued to his phone 24/7, is negative about everyone (family and friends), tells me off when I am being extroverted then gets pissed when I go quiet and he always gets the final say in decision making. I know this all sounds really bad and I'm sure everyone will say no it's not worth saving, but I do love him still. I've asked him to go to couples counselling with me but that just makes him mad. He is always so quiet infront of other people and everyone thinks he is an angel. His parents are really lovely people and one of the reasons I have hope he can change. He has goodness in him, I saw it when we were dating so I know it's there. I just don't know if there is a way to snap him back to how he was somehow. We don't have any children but we have talked about having some in the near future, however as much as I want children I can't imagine him as he is now being a good father. I have my faults too, I'm not fully innocent in this. I struggle to focus which enrages him and my personality does fluctuate depending who I am around which is of course confusing and frustrating to a partner. I also struggle to get motivated to do things and get mopey often. I'm asking for help on what to do here, is there an approach I could take that could fix this? Is there a gentle way to get him to couples counselling?
tl;dr My husband doesn't treat me with love or kindness and makes being around him really emotionally hard. He won't go to counselling with me, I need help on what to do please.

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I felt like this game was a good game on my part, and was another good game for analysis. We won first round, got second one close, and got flawlessed on third. What could I have done better? How could i more effectively and efficiently peeled for my team, without just peeling the whole game. (at that point another tank is just better). I did a self analysis and thank you for anyone else that spends their time analyzing too
0:40 This is something I try to do a lot, just seperating the supports physically and attention wise. Since reins like to charge ahead, now even though he has two main healers, he can’t get heals and can die
0:50 because the ana went a different path then the ana, i dove her. How couldI have engaged differently to have actually killed her, or was it not possible since I had to dodge sleep and she could self nade
1:06 i fail to steal health pack so i run
1:10 i tend to give healers ult charge after fights, but here i probably should have instead just went for the mega and flanked around the backside to not end up slamming the whole team and get slept antid
1:24 i rolled through to peel, and though abt flanking. Ik you can crab walk to stop momentum but i’m still working on actually implementing it into play. Also instead of shooting, I think i should’ve went around the other door, because i think the supports forgot about me and i could’ve got an isolated duel
1:52 mechanical mess up. I should’ve grappled to chase the ana earlier, then wall jumped to slam point, that way i could touch and have grapple in time to escape post stall. Also i should’ve ran as so as i got up since the point flipped
2:25 i could’ve killed genji but i lose him
2:35 could’ve been a decent engage if i actually booped them into the mines but i came at the wrong angle. probably should’ve went farther around since they probably weren’t going to back up more since they still had to support the frontline
3:10 good boop play, but after that i either should’ve waited for a roll through or just dipped back the way i came. team clutched through
3:45 got greedy for another boop. I think i should’ve jumped the gap on coast earlier instead and grappled to get out if i wanted to commit. Otherwise just wait
4:06 during the whole engage kiriko was so vunerable but i just did not realize
5:14 if not for lucio boop i think i could’ve killed ana
6:09 What could i have done here to help my team more? I took too long to kill the ana and my team died from it. Should i have gone on the mei but she should have gotten helped by the ana. When my team did call mei one i did go tho 6:43 after the boop should i have forced mei cryo or let my teammate do it. Also did not know mines could go up there like that i though they removed it in ow1
7:53 what time should I have engaged here?
8:24 How should I have gotten more value that fight. felt like my team did the legwork
8:30 thought there was a window up there. No other reason to go up there
9:36 I had called for team regroup while i’ll touch and contest. Tracer would’ve loved
10:24 I have bad target focus in these situations where i’m contesting. Kiriko could’ve died. Also was very winnable but i got mines diffed
This last round i felt like my team fell apart bad. I do not know what I could’ve done to relieve pressure on back line more or generated more opportunities
11:33 while there was a juicy back line dive, if you look at my ana and zen health, they needed any peel they could get
11:54 this is what I was talking abt. I booped two off and booped jq in. Then genji ran through our team. I killed him but It’s hard to beat a torb when you aren’t choosing the engage
12:16 I haven’t payed much attention to my team this replay but idk why that junkrat is staring at our widow. Or why widow lost a 1v1 to a torb with sights
13:02 I see a chance to isolate a target for us to punish but nothing comes out of it. Tried to mines to keep them isolated while we went on their team but failed.
13:42 I tried to grapple back to peel but failed miserably. Failed to secure the kill.
14:00 I don’t know why my moira is just going in but I should’ve followed and helped them earlier. In overwatch, 1 person doing something stupid is inting, but two is a strategy
ending is a c9 but doesn’t really matter. Please tell me anything I did wrong, could’ve done better , or even got wrong in my personal review.

As a neutral fan
I want Florida to win the next 2 games so it goes up 3-2 Florida
Then Vegas to absolutely murder them in game 6, like 9 - 1
Then game 7 to be a 0-0 grindfest
1 min 40 seconds left in the third period, Vegas defenseman just blasts a howitzer into the top corner, it clangs off the post and goes in
1 - 0 Vegas
Florida goes empty net
4 seconds left, someone just flicks a last desperate wrist shot toward the net, it deflects off multiple people and somehow rolls in
1-1 with 0.4 seconds left, headin to OT
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3 minutes left in 5OT, ARE WE GOING TO DOUBLE PUCKS? IS IT GONNA HAPPEN?
each team has 70+ shots on goal, players are eating chicken on the bench trying desperately to get energy (i dont even know if that shit is legal)
the buzzer goes off
We are heading to 6ot
THERE ARE 2 PUCKS
Vegas and Florida both have the same idea, fuck that second puck let's just go 5 men with 1 puck, and see what Vegas does with the other, but Vegas thinks the same thing thing
So it's basically 2, 5-0 powerplays
it's more or less a war of attrition against hte goalies now, who can break their goalie first
they both score at the same time, buzzers goin off, fans going wild, getting quiet, going wild again, no one has any idea who won
The refs/HQ in Toronto are both watching the replay over and over and over
They find out that _____________________________ got the goal past the line 0.1 seconds faster than the other team.
________________ become the first time Stanley cup champions but both teams are so wrecked from the game that they can't even lift the trophy, and they just take a big 40 man hockey player nap on the ice
They wake up and start a massive orgy out of mutual respect for eacother, then finally the Conn Smythe winner is announced, and everything goes back to normal.
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OK, ok, ok maybe we don't need the orgy, but hey, it's pride month.