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QueerDuck

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14. Oh, I see. --- I guess time will tell.

Reply to quaint (Reply #11)

Fri Nov 21, 2025, 11:54 AM

Nov 21

It can certainly open the doors to more opportunities and I'm sure he's aware of that without being cynical about it ... and his intentions and desires are not motivated by selfishness.

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