The Liberator
he/him/his
24
April 10
Lavaridge Town
Figuring it Out
Penitent
Renegade
Turned on my friends and brought them pain. I have no right to show I can change. But I gotta try!
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Isaac Merlo
Unavoidable Battle [AZ D]
POSTED ON Mar 27, 2024 4:14:49 GMT
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