[It's midnight, and that means that the twins are torturing a new victim torturing their brothers conquering the island fast asleep, Artemis and Kaito should be in bed, but Rufus knows better than to hope for that. As for Dark - well, Dark is probably being stupid if he doesn't take advantage of a quiet night. Scotch in one hand, newspaper on his crossed legs as he finally just gets to relax.


One might suggest he needs to be disturbed.]

[Here we have Naoto relaxing and enjoying the scenery among the forested walkways of the resort. She's sitting on the edge of railing, looking up at the foliage. There's a gentle breeze. The leaves sway a bit.]

[Suddenly, an apple falls into her lap. She picks it up and rubs it on her shirt front before taking a bite. She looks up again.]

Thank you very much! [smiling] It's delicious! You've got to try one!

[A voice from somewhere in the foliage--which speaks with a distinct Osakan dialect:] Haha! Told ya so! These apples are just ripe for the pickin'!

[Another apple falls into Naoto's lap, and a tiny figure with the wings of a moth floats down and settles on Naoto's knee. The boy--if that's what it truly is--appears to be no bigger than a doll. He picks up the apple in both hands and starts to chow down!]

i_hope_that
For many of us, the holidays can be kind of rough. If you're searching for a network of understanding friends, this ultra-nurturing community encourages you to express your heartfelt wishes and offer other members encouragement and acceptance. Not for the terminally snarky or emotionally-challenged, this is a good-spirited place to lend comfort and support.

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diygifts
Feeling crafty? If you've got a few last folks on your holiday gift list, this is a great place to seed your creativity and generosity. You'll also discover wonderful DIY tips to decorate your home and entertain guests. Offering a no-frills-no-skills attitude that welcomes the cash-challenged and arts-phobic, you're sure to get ideas and make friends in the process.

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cooking_club
A fun and friendly community dedicated to those who love to cook, whether you're a meat-and-potatoes type, an aspiring gourmand, and/or a vegan. In search of a brilliant dish to use up those weekly leftovers? Post your ingredients and you'll be whipping up a feast by dinner. You can also share favorite recipes. For Type A chefs, you can spice up your culinary repertoire with exciting cooking challenges.

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stepstomarrow
When granddaughter, Jada, was born with leukemia, a donor-match was located and Jada made a miraculous recovery. In honor of her grandaughter's health, Jeanna has decided to walk across the country (in the dead of winter) to raise awareness and build support for the bone marrow registry (all that's required is a cheek swab). Follow Jeanna's remarkable journey as she travels the United States by foot.

taste_buds
Holidays provide a built-in excuse for indulgent entertaining. This all-purpose foodie community covers everything from homemade hangover cures to dinner party menus. Need quick advice? Get five-minute snack suggestions, low-fat ingredient substitutes, and even measurement conversions. Delicious recipes garnished with humorous advice. Yum.

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naturesbeauty
Always on the lookout for compelling images, we were delighted to discover this flourishing community of artists who share a love of nature. Honoring the subject with photographs, paintings, sketches, prose, poetry, and other creative works, you'll be simultaneously riveted to your monitor and inspired to run helter skelter towards the nearest wooded dale.

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[Here in the kitchens, there is a delightful sound of bowls clanging on the floor and books being stacked so that a very short little boy can make a birthday cake for his Mama. He stands there, not really paying attention to the cook book and using his magic to make the various things in the kitchen dance. The eggs crack themselves into the bowl, followed by the butter, the sugar - but when it comes time for the flour to be put in, it explodes with a flurry of white powder every where, including on Alexander.]

[He doesn't seem to care! La, la, la, time to get an oversized spoon to start mixing. This is going to be a big cake!]

backpacking
Want to embrace your wanderlust on the cheap? If you're tall on adventurous spirit, but short on funds, this community can help you plan a trip to anywhere. Offering plentiful tips on how to travel light, you can post about bargain hotels and hostels if you're into urban exploration or discuss camping gear and mosquito netting for the great outdoors. Hitch your backpack, pitch your tent, and carpe diem!

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