I'm re-reading The Hobbit at the moment. Gandalf might not be a conjurer of cheap tricks, because he's only packing the expensive, high-caliber stuff. (files.mastodon.social)
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alt textTitle: Choose your own adventure! Option A: Stay up late. Panel depicts person sitting up at night behind a laptop with an energy drink. Option B: Go to bed early. Panel depicts person sleeping restfully at eight o’ clock. If you chose option A: panel depicts tired person holding a cup of coffee saying “I’m so...