If it seems like I’m not on the ball and more reactionary than usual, it’s because I finally snagged the one figure I wanted after years of waiting… …and yeah, since this is tackling that infamous ending, suffice to say both spoilers and discussion of nasty stuff will go on below the cut. You have... Continue Reading →
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