Merloin



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    Kisses Sweeter Than Wine - a popular song that comes from an Irish folk song, then notably adapted in the US by the Weavers (1951). I especially listened to the Jimmie Rodgers' version.

    L'Aigle noir, by Barbara (1970) - The lyrics are inspired by a dream the singer had, and according to some interpretations of the song, the black eagle would represent Barbara's father who sexually abused her. The song has been used ever since as a symbol against child abuse.

    500 miles, by the Hooters (1989) - The song is generally credited as being written by Hedy West (copyright from 1961), with other co-writers may be credited. “500 miles” is related to the older folk song "900 Miles", which may itself have origins in the Southern American fiddle tunes "Reuben's Train" and "Train 45". In their cover, the Hooters added lyrics dedicated to the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989.

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  1. Public Bookmark 18

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    He never doubted whether he’d been a good pirate. A good chef. Those were immutable absolutes. When a normal day crumbled into one of the worst in his life, he found himself questioning something else. Was he a good man?

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    12 Apr 2026

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    “Designation?” the bounty hunter grinds out.

    The answer slips easily out of his lips this time. “CC-2224.”

    Boba Fett curses, harsh and quiet. His hands are shaking. “Kote?” he whispers, and his voice breaks on the word.

    CC-2224 can hear screaming. The comms are silent, and the room is still, and no one else reacts to the noise. And yet… someone is screaming. He can hear it.

    CC-2224 expected another routine stop at the Fortress Inquisitorius, staring unseeingly at identical grey walls while Vader tortured Jedi prisoners far below. He certainly didn’t think he'd be thrown back into his mind, back in time, and dragged along with five children determined to save the galaxy one Mandalorian at a time.

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    09 Apr 2026

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    The chips do not ensure total compliance. The chips do not, in fact, ensure any degree of compliance.

    The chips are possibly totally worthless, but Kamino is sure this will be fine. The clones are still trained to be obedient; why wouldn't they follow orders?

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    09 Apr 2026

  4. Public Bookmark 46

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    Faced with a terrible choice, Cassius au Bellona must decide between his own honor and his brother’s life. Years later, he has left everything behind, but when Cassius sees his brother’s name beside the name of their worst enemy, he realizes it’s time to stop running. Honor demands that Cassius go back to Mars and finally finished what started before he was born; his heart demands that he protect his brother. The quest for revenge will lead the Golden child of House Bellona to places he never imagined. If Cassius is going to make it, he needs to open his mind — and his heart — and realize that the path he treads is one that not even a Gold can manage alone.

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    18 Feb 2026

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    They should be dead - but they aren't.
    Ezio still thinks this is the afterlife but that could just be the concussion speaking.
    Desmond knows this is the past but his head gets increasingly more crowded with noisy ancestors.
    Federico wants to be a good brother and son despite the mounting stress of the situation.
    Giovanni wants to keep all his loyalties despite how they contradict each other.
    No one has any clue what's going on but that might be enough to keep them all alive.

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    08 Dec 2025