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How introverted are you? (piefed.cdn.blahaj.zone)
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[โ€“] strawberry_enjoyer42@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

From the moment I understood the weakness of my flesh, it disgusted me. I craved the strength and certainty of steel.

Joke aside, I'd be fine with that trade-off. I have no great love for human nature. We're odd creatures, to say the least.

[โ€“] Shellofbiomatter@lemmus.org 2 points 6 days ago

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