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Random mermaid
When the Menji government banned Samurai from openly carrying swords, many resorted to concealed blades disguised as bamboo poles, wooden walking sticks, and human spinal columns, all of which could be carried in public without causing suspicion.

'Thriving' has been co-opted by suffering. Bravo, the struggle continues. We all end up in a black hole eventually.