Another year, another dozen-ish essays of weeby crit. My writing voice is growing stronger. I will not be stopped. Bullets have no effect.Here’s a roundup post, in case you missed anything or are new to this blog.1. AH HA HA HA HA2. Do you think Yuna effectively utilized girl power by funneling gil to her paramilitary looting squad on the Celsius?3. HOW MANY U’S ARE IN QUUUUUUX AGAIN4. Interlude: Char’s Counterattack5. The Arima Kinen is Decadent and Depraved6. How Long Must My Journey Go7. THIS WOULD LOOK NICE ON YOUR WALL8. More Like Kowloon Washed City Amirite9. Ramblings of the Killer10. The Larian Secret Sauce11. took the day off12. Carmilla FlowThank you for reading, and I’ll see you next December!
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