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You can read more about the Totemo Isogashii and Lambda in *The Better Angels and Lambda and Tau* in *Better Angels: Tour de Force*, only at the Truck Stop at the Center of the Galaxy. https://truckstop.waterdragonpublishing.com/product/better-angels-tour-de-force/

Lambda ruffed.
"Stay home? Just because it's Saturday?"
Lambda ruffed again.
"You think I need a hobby? No, I don't want to take an art class!"
Lambda rolled over, sprawling out on the bed, tongue lolling.
"I will not #draw you as one of my Volpex girls! For the last time, let's go!" (2/2) #wss366

Totemo Isogashii got up at dawn, did her exercises, showered, and returned to her room to dress.
"C'mon, Lambda," she said, after pulling on her uniform.
The NeoBoxer was still curled up on the bed. Lambda opened one eye and closed it again.
Totemo clapped her hand to her thigh. "Let's go!" (1/2)

The Language of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: It's frustrating when you see people intentionally misusing words for rhetorical effect to mislead people and demonize marginalized populations. https://stevendbrewer.com/the-language-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/

You can read more about the *Gyarakushīsukautos* in *The Better Angels and the Complicated Camping Catastrophe* in *Better Angels: Tour de Force*, only at the Truck Stop at the Center of the Galaxy. https://truckstop.waterdragonpublishing.com/product/better-angels-tour-de-force/

She giggled, then ran back and returned a moment later with a handful of franks. "Here! For you."
"Thanks!" he said. He slurped them down in a single swallow, relishing the delicious flavor. Then he regarded them wistfully. "Say. I don't suppose you have an extra smoke…" (5/5) #wss366

They walked back, making a long orbit around the party while the bear kept his huge body interposed between the counselor and the girls while they finished their cigarettes.
"Is there any way we can thank you?" the other girl asked.
His stomach rumbled. (4/5)

"Pardon me, Gyarus," he said. "For fire safety, smoking materials must be kept in the picnic grounds and not used in the forest."
The girls looked glum.
"But the counselor will catch us and make us turn in our cigarettes," the blond one said.
The bear thought for a moment. "I have an idea." (3/5)

The Gyarus chattered happily, cooking weiners on sticks. His mouth watered as he inspected their arrangements. All of the appropriate fire safety measures had been taken. Regretfully, he went to pass on, when he saw two Gyarus hiding off in the woods lighting up cigarettes.
He ambled over. (2/5)

The bear wandered through the picnic ground smelling the delightful smells of people grilling. He was provided with adequate rations by the ranger station, and wasn't tempted by most of what people cooked, but he did have a soft spot for hot dogs. He spotted a big party of Gyarakushīsukautos. (1/5)

We spent a delightful spring afternoon yesterday in the backyard with Tanuki-tan, playing fetch and tug, until she was all worn out. #DogsOfMastodon

Read more about Mumu and the rest in Better Angels: Tour de Force, only at the Truck Stop at the Center of the Galaxy! https://truckstop.waterdragonpublishing.com/product/better-angels-tour-de-force/

"C'mon, Bellotrix!" said Bebe. She left the lounge triumphantly carrying the teddy bear with the two lollipops.
After a moment, they all heard a wail of despair. "Aaah! Bebe's mouth is on fire!"
Zaza looked at Mumu, who smiled. "Well, she didn't say what flavor of lollipop." (4/4)

Mumu ran out for a moment and returned with a big lollipop. "Here. Get up and I'll give it to you."
"Bellotrix wants one too," Bebe said.
Grinding her teeth she went back out and returned with another. "Here!"
Bebe stood up. Mumu handed her the lollipops, and took her seat back. (3/4)

Bebe listened carefully to the inaudible reply. "Bellotrix didn't see you sitting here either."
Mumu began to lose her temper, but Zaza pulled her aside and whispered something in her ear.
"How about I #trade you something for it?" Mumu asked Bebe.
"Bebe might like a lollipop." (2/4) #wss366

When the Better Angels took a break, Mumu ran out of the lounge for a moment. When she returned, Bebe was sitting in the seat with a teddy bear.
"Hey," she said. "That's my seat."
"Bebe didn't see your name on it."
"But I was sitting there."
"Did you see her sitting here?" Bebe asked the bear. (1/4)

For #TransRightsReadathon I invite people to consider reading my debut work, Revin's Heart. It's a steampunky fantasy adventure with pirates and airships and a trans protagonist. It was originally serialized as seven novelettes (you can get the first for free), but the collected edition has three fun side-stories you can't get anywhere else. https://waterdragonpublishing.com/product-category/book-series/revins-heart/
#trr2025 #Bookstodon #LGBTQBooks #Books

#LesFicFri "hungry" from The Ground Never Lies

Lala ran off to the big replicator. Minutes later, the Angels began to hand out Fun Meals to the CuddleTums. With cries of glee, they tore off the wrappings and devoured the sandwiches with relish.
"Now, what youse got ta drink on dis crate?" the old CuddleTum asked.
"Water is available," Zaza said.
"Not ta wash wit'! Ta drink! Like beer, wine, sake, shochu…"
"Non-human biological androids do not consume spirits."
The old CuddleTum leered up at Zaza. "I don't suppose ya gots any rum?" #wss366

None of my fiction or poetry was stolen by Meta to train their LLM, but they did steal two of my non-fiction publications.