Dame Buffy,

I encountered this picture in an Ayleid cask, I wonder if you know anything.
Buffy and Paladin

KC and mALX – Thank you so much for the well wishes. Buffy’s game is fully back and running wonderfully!

MyCat,
Squeeeeee!!! It’s Phantom!! Oh, and me and Acadian too! By Mara that is sooo timely. In a couple more episodes (Acadian says Episode 132), I get to tell you more about Phantom. Thank you for your wonderfully creative thoughtfulness.
Buffy

Hey guys, how are you?

Rihanae has asked me to inform everyone that he has posted some 'screenies' of my journey and put them on my journal. This makes no sense to me, but it more than likley will you

LC X

Dear Buffy...

Disaster!!! We need help here, and we need it FAST!

TK

Hello Buffy!
I Don't think we have met before, anyway my name is Riften, my friend Raminus Polus
has ordered me to set up a new uild hall in the newly made city, Frostcrag. The guild hall
is pretty much a tower up in the Jerall Mounatains, I would be very happy if you would
pay me and Arcleus a visit there! Maybe we can have a little fun in my private quarters after eh?......

Welcome back, Lissa! How am I doing? Well, I’ve been working on my Journal and writing about all the stuff that happened at Kvatch. Just writing it fills me again with every emotion under the moons and everything just sort of spills out of me. Acadian keeps trying to edit all the juicy bits so they’re not so, um, juicy. I need to have a stern chat with him. Oh, I know all about photo shoots! What wonderful screenshots you provided. After those last three spoilery ones, you look like you could use some of Angel’s apple berry juice!

Dearest TK, I got here as fast as I could. Oh my, that is indeed quite the fashion disaster! Bear in mind that Delphine calls me the elf who wears animal skins, but I think I can help. Clearly, this lovely Dunmer must choose to build from either her skirt or blouse, but certainly not the two of them together. My recommendation is to dump the skirt and build from the blouse. The skirt is entirely to ‘heavy’, dark and formal for such a beautiful daytime stroll. The blouse, on the other hand really sets off her beautiful skin without overly matching it. Oh, and she already has those beautiful green silk slippers! Those are surely keepers! So. . . she just really needs a new skirt. By all means, go for a cream silk with a pale green delicate print. The silk of course just goes with that blouse and slippers. The cream will both contrast with the darker green of her blouse and provide the perfect palette background for the pale green that ties everything together. The resulting outfit would be very much like the one often worn by the beautiful Kud-Ei. And after all, her fashion advisor is none other than the bubbling Bretonic Bravilian fashion diva herself, Delphine Jend.

Riften! Well met, and welcome to my little tavern! Would you like a sweet roll? Maybe some mulled cider? I’m so delighted that you made the trip from the big city. There are so many people over there! And it’s so dark! Can you believe they use black parchment instead of the pretty pale gray we use here? I think you’ll be very happy here. I’m so looking forward to reading of your adventures. How exciting that Raminus has approved a new guild hall! You must be a skilled mage and feel very honored to have been selected to set it up. Forgive me, but I’m not sure who Arcleus is. Is he in the guild? Oh, a visit sounds fun. It’s not cold there, is it? Do you have a heated stable for Superian, or maybe you don’t mind if she comes inside? Do you have Tamikas, sweet rolls and strawberries? Oh, and bread and cheese? Fun in your private quarters? Hee! I know how to summon a scamp and disappear. Is that what you mean? Is Frostcrag near Bruma? Do you know Jeanne Frasoric? She’s fun. I don’t know why everyone picks on her. I mean it’s not like she has blond hair or anything. Oh wait! Do you suppose she dyes it?

Thank you for dropping in friends!
Buffy

Sweet rolls?!?! of course, sweet rolls all around!
Yes, I'm loving it here at Frostcrag Spire. Many of my apprentices have steeds so we have a stable outside the guild hall. Oh, Arcleus is a very good friend of mine, I have been friends with him ever since I was an apprentice, he was my mentor after all! he leads the guild with me. It is actually very warm here, well, at least in the guild hall, I have only visited Frostcrag once or twice, we have fireplaces all over the hall, we have enchanting and spellmaking alters, Alchemy station and garden etc......

And Tamikas? My favourite, we have a crate full of em in the vault.
And fun in my private quaters? Of course! I can teach you some new illusion spells to

Have you ever wondered what Umbra looks like under the ebony helm seen here?

Years after the events of Kvatch, Buffy learned from residents of Pell Gate that the Bosmeri warrior named Lenwin had been seduced by the foul blade called Umbra. The story tugged at the curious mystic archer’s heart. After some careful research, preparation and planning, she managed to free Lenwin of the cursed blade without injuring the formidable elven warrior. Although Buffy understands that the Daedra Lord Clavicus Vile may have had an interest in the cursed sword, she could care less and fed the foul blade to a lava flow. Good riddance.

Eternally grateful, Lenwin has pledged the service of her new katana and considerable skills to protecting Buffy and traveling with her whenever asked. Buffy’s path is that of bow, illusion and stealth - and best travelled alone. Nevertheless, there may be times in her future when the company of a mighty steel-clad hero will surely be of both need and comfort. For the moment however, Buffy will leave her new friend at Pells Gate. Lenwin's homecoming:

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Buffy then sought the familiar comfort of Bravil. In the next screenshot, she is enjoying a sunrise return from a two day hunting trip with her archer master. In her eyes, Daenlin will forever be the Champion Archer of Cyrodiil.

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I love seeing Umbra smiling and talking - riding a horse !! But my fave screen is Buffy and Daenlin together out riding - AWESOME !!!

It's great seeing Umbra Lenwin freed from the influence of the blade. Wonderful screenshots Acadian!

What a great new beginning for Lenwin.

I think the screenshot of Buffy and Daenlin might be my favorite Buffy picture of all. I'm sure it has something to do with the horses!

H-hello everyone! I'm Tara-
And I'm Willow! Although that's not my real name, but I prefer Willow, anyhow. It rolls off the tounge better.
Thank you!
You're welcome! My real name is too long anyway. Tara wouldn't be able to pronounce it without stuttering.
Hey! It's not like i can help it.
Sorry. Shutting up now.
...ANYWAY, I just wanted to introduce myself to Buffy and her friends!
Buffy? Sounds familiar...
I hope to get to know all of you alot better as the days go by, and I all hope you enjoy the story my g-good friend Tábrasa is writing!

Tara Willow X

Well met, Tara! And Willow? Are you inside Tara? Tara, will you tilt your head so I can look in your ear? I don’t see anyone in there, but you surely do have lovely little round ears *sigh*. Well, I certainly believe you both though. After all, I have someone living in my head as well. By Mara, I can’t even have a pee by myself! Oh well, I wouldn’t trade my old paladin for anything. Oh, and Tara, don’t you worry about stuttering. Nope, not a bit. Sometimes, it happens to me too. Well, okay, maybe a little more than just sometimes.

Oooh! I’m having a Saturalia party here and so hope you both can make it! In fact, please feel welcome to stop by for some strawberries and Tamika’s anytime. Or if you prefer, I have some wonderful apple-berry juice; it’s Angel’s recipe. She’s a wonderful little mage prodigy who lives in Anvil. Have you two found a home in Cyrodiil yet? Or maybe decided to join a guild?

Thanks again for popping in!
Buffy

Maxical

Of course! I want you and all my friends to be there! And you simply must bring Alix the Mouse - I promise to have sweet rolls. It'll be Saturalia Eve and I'll be reading a Saturalia poem too!
Buffy

Alix The Mouse

Barbas

From Buffy and Acadian: A joyous Saturalia and warmest wishes for the New Life Festival to all our friends!

That's wonderful! I see Aravi found the best spot in the house!

Thanks for sharing!

And a joyous Saturalia to you, Buffy and Acadian!

I love how you captured the personality's of each in this !!! Jerric's demanding to eat as soon as he entered was priceless!!! The vampire juice had me roaring !! Awesome poem, Acadian.

A joyous Saturalia and warmest wishes for the New Life Festival to you & Buffy, (and everyone !!!)

*Applauds and passes the [insert preferred beverage] about*...

Nice one!... ...

Loved it!!... ...

Thank you so much for coming to my Saturalia party!

Guess what? It snowed last night! The University was beautiful when I woke up and stepped outside this morning. I left little footprints all the way down to the Valley of the Horses as I raced to Equestria to make sure Superian had on her resist frost saddle pad and Therend’s Dwemer heater was working. On the way, this is what I saw: 30 Second Snowball Fight

I’m glad to report that Superian was wise enough not to play with the big kids!

Happy New Life Festival, my friends!
Buffy

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Maxical

Alix The Mouse

Barbas

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Hello everyone and Readers of A.B.F!

I just wanted to come on her quickly and apologize for my constant dissapearance within the forums. I have a heavy schedule (as I'm sure most, if not all of you do) and I haven't quite worked out how to work around it, but I will try my very best

So on that note, I AM reading your amazing stories and i WILL leave comments to show my appreciation and love for them (mALX I am reading your story, just trying to catch up as best as I can. I hate out of sync comments! haha. I only write this as I notice I haven't commented on it yet )

Sooo enough of my rambling! Keep up the good work and hopefully I will be able to keep track of everything once I fix up my schedule! Haha

Tábrasa x

Tabrasa – Thanks for checking in! I’m so glad to hear your determination to continue with the wonderful story of Tara and Willow, despite the pesky requirements of life beyond fiction. Given that Tara and Buffy have voices in their heads and that we both have an affinity for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I really look forward to your episodes and appreciate your support of my own humble efforts.

Warmest regards and best wishes!

After three years and a thousand hours, we have given Buffy another makeover. Rather than her former five hundred hour ‘tune up’, this one is a complete restart. The reasons are numerous and reflect many lessons learned ranging from the ability to incorporate more advanced textures, to having her live in a world where she has learned not to deforest the nirnroot. Wandering NPCs will not attrite themselves into troll food or bandit fodder over hundreds of hours, and the odd quest that she did off-script will not be done until (and if) her story calls for it. Buffy’s new game currently exceeds two hundred hours of play, and she has grown comfortable enough with her new look that she has agreed to introduce it to friends and readers -



Quilling the memoires of Book 1 that comprise my time at Kvatch has been quite emotionally draining. I confess to vanity and self-doubts about my appearance (as my friends well know), but I found myself even snapping at Acadian during what he calls ‘photoshoots’. I can’t tell you how many pictures of myself I have rejected for showing my blotchiness, the little squiggle under my nose or the slight scar and deformity to my fat lips. The lighting and angles had to be perfect and, even then, I would not allow real close-ups. The paladin finally suggested that we travel to LA (Lower Anvil) for what he called a ‘makeover’. When he explained that it might provide just the pick-me-up that I needed, I got quite excited and readily agreed.

Letters to and from the Guildmagister on the Gold Coast assured me that she had coordinated everything. Indeed, Carahil took charge as soon as I arrived, and in we went to the Chapel of Dibella. One of the Priestesses had me drink a potion and lie down. Then I just dreamed of playing in waterfalls and chasing butterflies until I awoke and was led to a large looking glass.

By Kynareth’s wings, I’ll tell you they did a lot more than fix my blotchy complexion!

I’m the same puny height and weight, so friends will still easily be able to toss me around. I remain a satin blonde with blue eyes of course. They didn’t cut my hair, but Carahil took away my ponytail ribbons and showed me several new styles. My ears didn’t turn out any smaller, but they are different - more graceful and with a delicate curve now. They sweep back and out a little bit instead of just being stuck to the sides of my head. I still can’t wiggle them like Superian does. Oh, and no one will ever call me ‘Buffy the Busty’, but I did manage to pick up a couple curves. I’ll admit that I do feel more ‘elven petite’ now instead of just scrawny. Carahil said some of that is natural since she-elves can continue to, um, blossom until nearly thirty years of age.

Then Acadian let me buy a whole new wardrobe! I’m still getting used to the changes, but I think I like them.

I’m very nervous about presenting my new look, but I really am the same elf inside.

Well, time to reveal the new me.

Old friends recognized me straightaway.

Gulp. As did my foes.

Finally, Superian and I returned to the University,

where I caused a bit of a stir.

Delphine still teases me about what I wear, but at least she liked the belly chain.

Now, come close.

Closer.

Even closer.

No, I mean close enough for butterfly kisses from my new eyelashes.

A Buffy by any other face is still a Buffy !! She looks beautiful as ever !!

Whoa, belly chain!! Absolutely beautiful from graceful ears to bright red toes. The teen ponytail was adorable, but this more mature look is still the same Buffy we know and love!

Wonderful screenshots, I hope we get lots more now that Buffy's new look has been unveiled!


I love that outfit with the purple sash! Lildereth remarked that it was to die for. That, um, makes me a little nervous, actually.

Love Buffy's new look! She's beautiful! Love the belly chain!

She looks gorgeous in the Roadstokers outfit. Aravi would have worn it except the gloves and boots. Vilja wore it for a while, but it's definitely more suited to an elf than a nord.

Thanks for sharing Buffy's new look!

Very nice re-image for our dear bowgirl. Still close enough to look like Buffy, just more so.

And Grits? Send Lildereth here, that way at least it won't be you who has to die.

In celebration of Buffy’s new look, we humbly offer this scene from the Imperial City, where different worlds sometimes brush together:



Jerric waited outside Red Diamond Jewelry, watching folk move through the market. Though he would do without many things rather than trouble himself to shop for them, he loved everything about giving presents.

Lildereth slipped out of the crowd almost directly in front of him. She wore city clothes, but her hair was swept into a hunting braid. Her crooked smile was her greeting. Jerric wondered what she had been up to.

“Thanks for meeting me,” said Jerric. “Where’s Ulfe?”

Lildereth reached up and brushed some crumbs from his doublet. “She’s with Thernd in the Valley of Horses. That girl needs to run. Perhaps Bandit will teach her some manners.” They shared a smile over the thought. “You said you needed help with a gift for Buffy?”

“I already picked it out, I just need you to, uh…”

Lildereth gave him the eyebrow. “Steal it?”

“What? No! I need to you to get us, you know, a discount.” Jerric tipped his head toward the shop. “The fetcher in there likes me less than Phintias does.”

“All right.”

“And also check to make sure I got the size right. A Nord’s ring is a Bosmer’s bracelet.”

Lildereth crossed her arms and looked up at him, waiting.

“And get Darnand to enchant it with a charm of frost resistance,” Jerric admitted.

“Anything else?” Lildereth asked. “Aren’t you going to ask me to take you to lunch?”

“Lunch?” Jerric scoffed. “It’s barely ten bells of the morning watch.” He held the door open for her. “We’ll need to get a snack first.”

A short time later they were back on the street, toe ring in hand. It didn’t look so tiny on Lildereth’s small palm. “You are good at this,” she said.

“I know,” Jerric grinned. “It’s as pretty as an elven lass in the heart of her springtime. As—”

Lildereth cut him off with a combination snort and eyeroll. “Spare me! You Nords all think you’re bards. Let’s go. Anywhere you like. I’m yours until nightfall.”

Jerric tucked her hand through his arm. “Let’s go see the horses.”








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A butterfly ring! What a perfect gift for Miss Buffy !!!

What a wonderful little story!

Dear friends, thank each of you so much for your insightful and most welcome reception to Buffy’s new look! She would reply, but she’s spinning like a top and dancing pretty joyfully right now in search of a cold waterfall to dip her toes into. . . .

Grits’ beautiful and touching story about Jerric getting Buffy a toe ring made her cry as well. How can such a big gruff Nord who seems to think with his stomach be so lovably wonderful at knowing just what an elf wants? The butterfly, the enchantment, the size – just perfect! She will cherish that ring, as it expands her water play and northern romping much later into the cool season! Thank you, Lildereth, for helping Jerric and letting him know he did well! Grits, thank you for allowing such a thoughtful gift, through the magnificent gift of your magic quill.

Buffy is a very lucky elf to have such friends!

We do like that Roadstroker outfit. Not only is it just Buffy’s style, but it actually fits her well. Her makeover required a change from BAB to the HGEC body to support her race mod. We selected smaller cup/hip sizes, reduced her weight in the CS and use EVE to help the vanilla clothes fit. That all said however, some of the HGEC outfits can make Buffy look like a short Sigrid.

Rain’s Hand the 19th


Jerric, Darnand, and Lildereth stood outside a wooden door inside the Mystic Archives. Jerric reached for the doorknob.

“Wait!” whispered Darnand. “We should knock.”

“It’s a surprise,” hissed Jerric. “You don’t knock for a surprise party.”

Lildereth slipped between them and put her back to the door. She spoke on the softest breath. “Are you telling me this is a surprise? This is a bad idea, Jerric.”

“What?”

“Surprising Buffy. We may end up full of arrows.”

“You make a good point,” said Darnand. “The Nord should go in first.”

Jerric stared at him.

“Do not concern yourself,” Darnand said. “I learned how to cure the effects of poison.”

“I’ll pull them out of you,” offered Lildereth. “If I may borrow your knife.”

“Never mind,” said Darnand, his eyes glowing with magicka. “The apartment is empty.”

The three looked at each other.

“I can get us in,” said Lildereth. “But that might be rude.”

“Yeah. Let’s wait for Aravi.” Jerric put down the keg and leaned against the door frame. “If it turns into a party emergency, I’ll just open the ale.”

Lildereth gave him the eyebrow. “You’re not going to drink Buffy’s gift without her.”

Jerric laughed. “That’s not her gift! It’s for… uh, the guests. Anyway, what did you bring her?”

Lildereth lifted her package. “A bottle of Tamika’s 399. For her to enjoy later on some occasion of her choosing. If you wheedle her into opening it tonight, I will kill you.”

Darnand drew a roll of parchment from his sleeve. “I am having second thoughts about what I made for her. This is a warming scroll with an area of effect, but now I am concerned that it might start a fire.”

Jerric plucked the scroll from his hands and passed it to Lildereth. “Yeah, forget it. You can give her half of my present. Just so you know, we got her concert tickets.”

“You changed your mind, then?” asked Lildereth.

“Yeah,” said Jerric. “Anyway, I don’t think she’d let me give her a tattoo.”

A slender Khajiit entered the Mystic Archives, laden with packages. The aroma of sweetrolls came with her. Jerric’s stomach rumbled.

“Aravi!” the three chorused.

“Thank you for coming,” Aravi murmured as she unlocked the door.

“A party? You don’t have to ask me twice.” Jerric pushed it open. “Thank you for organizing us.”

“I will always remember Buffy’s birthday, for it’s also my own. When Buffy heard that I don’t know my date of birth, she immediately offered to share hers with me.”

“How perfectly lovely,” said Lildereth. “That is so Buffy. Here, I’ll help you with the food.” She sent a warning glare at Jerric.

Aravi smiled as she put down her boxes. “I brought extra to distract him. Here,” she handed Jerric a sweetroll, “would you please set up the drinks?”

“I’m on it.”

Aravi inclined her head gracefully at the door. “Darnand, would you please watch for the other guests? It wouldn’t do to have Buffy meet them in the stairway.”

Darnand nodded and headed out the door, magicka shimmering in his wake.

Lildereth let out a gasp as she unpacked Aravi’s boxes. “Ebony arrows! Is this what you got for Buffy? May I see?” She eased one from the quiver at Aravi’s nod. “Flawless, and the perfect draw length. I wish it was my birthday!”

“Now,” said Aravi with one of her soft smiles, “let’s get this party started.”






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Happy birthday Buffy!

The treats

Aravi's gift: 25 ebony arrows

Teresa heard that there was a party.

So she brought the Tamika's 399

Happy Birthday Buffy!

SQUEEE!!! I nearly peed myself when I walked into my apartment to a surprise party! Then I started crying so I ended up a wet mess anyway. So Jerric, you must be careful around Lildereth; I mean now that she’s seen how you melt at the sight of elven tears. Darnand, your sparkling fireworks and clever wit made for such a festive evening! I’ve read all your published works but can never hope to match your skill. Lildereth, my sister of the forest, I will cherish and save that Tamika’s 399 until I know you, wise Darnand and the mighty hero Jerric have completed your daunting quest. Then the three of you must return to share it in celebration and tinkle goblets with me.

And what a thoughtful gift those concert tickets were! How on Nirn did you all know I love Caramell? She is such a wonderful singer. I bet the Arena will be packed! I’m sorry you all won’t still be in the city when she performs. I think I will take Malan with me – she's quite musical and loves Caramell too.

Aravi, *burp* the sweet rolls were yummy and how thoughtful of you to bring a Nord’s dozen. I so appreciate you making the long journey from so far north. And happy birthday to you as well! I wasn’t expecting you, so I hope you don’t mind that my birthday gifts for you were simply a pouch of triple damage poisons and one of my resist frost enchanted belly chains. I wish I could have gotten you a nice sword, but I wouldn’t have a clue what to look for of course.

By Kynareth’s wings where did you get those magnificent ebony arrows?!? Don’t tell Master Daenlin, but I’ll bet even he could not fletch such arrows! Thank you. Every time Slayer and I loose one into a foe, I will think so very fondly of each of you. Lildereth, I’m so pleased that Aravi and I could talk you into slipping a few of those deadly arrows into your quiver; when the imp chips are down and our magic is cursed, they just might be the thing to save our little elven situpons. Aravi, I understand you refusing to take some for your own quiver – how lucky to live where you can get more of them!

Teresa, I’ve so missed your faint smile! Thank you for bringing more of my favorite wine. That way we could fill Jerric up and still all get to have some. Your hair looked so elegant up off your neck like that and your silken outfit really drew out the emeralds in your eyes.

For each of you, my apartment is yours anytime you find yourself at the University. If I’m not here, just help yourself. I don’t lock it – keys are worthless within a guild of mages.

My tears are those of happiness at my good fortune to have friends such as you. Thank you for such a wonderful day!

Buffy

Hello Buffy!

You probably do not know me but I can't help but see it's your birthday? Well as it is very last minute I haven't prepared a gift (Disgraceful, I know. Haha), but you have my warmest regards for this finest of days!

Jessika Andrea

Thank you again for all the wonderful birthday wishes! I’m so delighted that you popped in Jessika! I hope you feel welcome and come back to enjoy good company, a warm fire, fresh sweet rolls, strawberries, mulled cider or perhaps a goblet of Tamikas.

A Contest!!!

Not too long ago, I was exploring a dungeon and came across someone rather unusual. He was quite friendly and had ears bigger than mine or even Superian’s!



Can you guess the dungeon? I’ll give the first one to get it right a hug.

Acadian and I are also trying to come up with a clever caption for the picture. He’ll pick the best suggestion and the winner gets a kiss from me!

Buffy

Maxical

Is it red wine with goblin, or white?

The Nord is even less articulate than usual today. Could it be the prospect of a kiss?




This in from Darnand: Hammered.

The bottle in the goblin's hand is beer or ale. But I suspect the apposite libation is actually "Toadstool Grog".

Aravi:

I remember that goblin when I was exploring north of Chorrol. He was out cold when I found him, I left him be.

A caption? Hmm, maybe "Little elf, might you have some wine to share?"

Ghastley got it right! We encountered the goblin while exploring Toadstool Hollow on a recent trip.

We ended up choosing a caption suggested by the potty-minded Mrs Acadian (with a little help from Darnand):
He may be hammered, but at least he’s barrel-trained.
Because I didn’t uphold my end of the bargain, I figure I owe kisses to all contestants. So for each of you (with an extra one for the big sweet Nord):

Acadian took some more shots during our travel north of the Imperial City.

Approaching Bruma I stopped to visit Caelia Draconis’ dear mother, Perrenia, at Applewatch. She and her dog Jake let me stay the night.

And of course, no expedition would be complete without clearing at least one Ayleid Ruin. You can tell I was getting rather bored by the time Acadian took this next shot. I think it does show off my snazzy outfit pretty well though.

Finally, Acadian turned me loose to kill stuff!

Thank you so much, my friends!

Buffy

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Maxical

HaHa! I love Mrs. Acadian's caption !!

How funny! Well done, Mrs. Acadian! In other news, it took a few days, but the Nord has regained his power of speech.

Buffy’s new wardrobe is sensational! The snazzy outfit with red hood and braids is a favorite among favorites.

How fun to see Jake the dog on patrol while Buffy and Perrenia sleep, even though there’s still plenty of room for him on the bed.

I love these shots!

LISSA:

Hehe, I have never seen that goblin before! How hilarious! Mrs Acadian's caption is just too funny. I wish i'd thought of that

Oh and happy belated birthday by the way Buffy. I hope you had an amazing day

Absolutely Awesome song in your signature !!! (and so very sorry to hear about your dad) <333