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Stargazer: Hey, everyone, random fact time!

Stargazer: I’ll get my turn out of the way. I write fan fiction. ???

SquidHead: That’s awesome! What kind? I love seeing how people remix worlds.

Stargazer: Thanks! Mostly sci-fi epics. Sometimes I weave in mythologies from different cultures. The more epic, the better! ????

JazzyPlum: Wow! You must have an incredible imagination. ?? Would love to read some!

Stargazer: Maybe one day I’ll share with you guys. When they’re ready…and when I’m brave enough. ??

SquidHead: [Message deleted]

JazzyPlum: ?? What was that? Don’t make fun of Star’s fanfic!

SquidHead: I didn’t! Just typed in the wrong chat! ???♂?

Stargazer: FOUL! I demand your full attention. Now you gotta share a fact!

SquidHead: Hmm. Okay. I have an extensive collection of rare comic books! Been collecting since I was 10.

FarfromHome: This is something I could have predicted. More probable than random.

Stargazer: Don’t be cranky, fun sponge. Now you have to take a turn.

FarfromHome: Why do I never learn?

Seeker: An excellent question.

Stargazer: FFH just pretends not to enjoy our talks, our group curmudgeon.

JazzyPlum: That sounds right.

JazzyPlum: I almost forgot to share my little obsession. ?? I collect cat figurines from all over the place. Got a whole shelf dedicated to them! ????????

SquidHead: That’s so cute. Any rare ones? ??

JazzyPlum: Yeah! Just got a vintage Japanese cat statue from a flea market. It’s adorable AND creepy at the same time. ????

Jeneticist: That sounds amazing!

Stargazer: Pics or it didn’t happen. ????

JazzyPlum: Hold on… [Image attached] See?

SquidHead: Some serious cat-lady vibes. But I’m into it.

SquidHead: Are we allowed to go again?

Stargazer: All sharing is encouraged!

FarfromHome: I object to TMI.

Stargazer: I’ll be the judge of that.

SquidHead: I don’t think this is TMI. It’s just like that I enjoy playing basketball. ??…But let’s just say my talent lies elsewhere. ??

Jeneticist: ?? How bad are we talking?

SquidHead: Let’s put it this way—if there were trophies for airballs, I’d be an MVP. ????

Stargazer: Hey, it’s all about having fun, right? Plus, you’ve got those comic books to fall back on! ?????

JazzyPlum: We’ve all got our quirks, right? ?? Makes us who we are!

Jeneticist: Absolutely! This chat wouldn’t be the same without them.

Stargazer: Who hasn’t gone?

SquidHead: FFH, you still here?

FarfromHome: A random fact. I enjoy watching small lizards while they sunbathe. It is very peaceful.

Stargazer: You truly are a precious bean.

FarfromHome: Why are you calling me a bean?

Jeneticist: I think it comes from all of us being human beans.

SquidHead: There’s a joke in there somewhere.

JazzyPlum: I think Seeker is the only one left?

Seeker: Jen hasn’t gone either. But I’ll take a turn.

Seeker: I’ve got a knack for deconstructing gadgets and making something new. ?????

FarfromHome: Finally an interesting topic. What devices have you constructed?

Seeker: Most recently, I made a drone from broken RC car parts.

SquidHead: Some serious skill! My code game is strong, but I can barely change a light bulb without causing a blackout.

Jeneticist: Okay, this might surprise you, but…I’m weirdly good at bowling. ?? Last time I went, I scored a turkey.

Stargazer: A triple strike?!

SquidHead: Wow! What’s your secret?

Jeneticist: I have no idea. I have no athletic prowess otherwise.

JazzyPlum: That’s some talent! Maybe you can teach us sometime? I’ll trade you a cat figurine for a lesson! ????

Jeneticist: Deal! Who knows, we might end up forming a bowling team! ??

Seeker: I can’t promise to be any good, but I would participate.

FarfromHome: I have succeeded in similar challenges.

Stargazer: I don’t know if you’re serious but there’s a bowling alley in Rellows.

SquidHead: What the hell, let’s do it. ??