WELCOME TO PALMYRA! WE HAVE GAMES, RIDES, GAMBLING! TAKE YOUR PICK!
You silly sapiens may call me the Game Master! I don’t host as many games as I used to, but I would absolutely drop everything if any of you goofy gumdrops want to participate in a game show!
…Can you stop with the alliteration? I’m gonna puke.
Nope! I’m having fun, my exasperated elder!
[The Game Master is then punched out of frame]
Forgive me for Eris, they’re obnoxious. Hey!
Hi.. I’m Khaos. Uhh… You don’t need to know much about me. There’s a chance I used to rule your realm at some point, but I’ve put that behind me. Please don’t hold any grudge.
Rules and References under cut vv
Rules:
- There’s a bit of nsfw in previous threads, but we’d like to limit that sort of content from here on out. Swears and violence are perfectly fine, though. Anything that gets close will be tagged as suggestive, —the hornies, or —royal freaks for your convenience.
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- Please don’t spam asks! Again, if we don’t respond for a while, feel free to dm mod to gently remind them
- Please let us know if you need us to add plain text for character speech. We use a lot of italics and colors.
[A small creature suddenly appears nearby Letitia’s ocean. It looks like a small squid? The little squid-looking creature wiggles toward the tide.]
-@trickstrapsandgames
As soon as the creature touches the blood, the consciousness inside awakens. The bubbles in the foamy tide turn into eyes, each that lock in on the little squid. It felt so much like Khaos but…off. Was this the child their friend and it’s husband was going to have? No, it didn’t hold any energy similar to the King at all. Just what was this little thing?
[The creature stops when the bubbles turn into eyes, immediately burying itself in the sand. After a few seconds, it peeks its eyes out in hopes the bubble eyes are gone.]
The eyes were still there, slowly blinking at it. The eyes the suddenly disappear as the blood starts to bubble not too far from shore. Slowly sneaks appear, followed by the rest of the Lady of Revelry’s physical body, some blood forming into their hat and cloak. They draw closer to shore, extra arms forming from blood to gently scoop up the squid
[Their hiding spot has been compromised! Now what? They tuck all their tentacles under their body and squeeze their eyes shut. Maybe they’ll look like a rock, and the ocean lady will put them down?
That obviously won’t work. They try to make a noise to scare the lady away, but it just ends up sounding like a squeaky toy.]
”My my, what fierceness.” She coos, bringing the squid to their chest. They lift up a porcelain hand, gently running a finger on the tiny thing’s mantle
[The squeaking stops as they run a finger over the squid’s mantle. It slowly opens their eyes, unsure how to react to the touch besides squishing slightly and blinking.]
”Such an adorable and fascinating thing. You have a similar energy to my Kossy, but also something entirely unique.” They hum and lower their hands so the little thing could float a little in the bloody ocean. The waters would have no negative effects on them
[They’re immediately distracted by the water as their little tentacles float out from beneath them. How fascinating. They move their tentacles around in the water, blinking in surprise as some splashes up towards its face.]
[The small creature eventually figures out how to use its tentacles to stay still and upright in the water. It looks up with its eyes at the lady for a few seconds, then slowly forms a small version of their hat on its head. This is a nice lady. Much nicer than those other people…
They start to look a little dizzy as their tentacles suddenly slow down. Perhaps it’s had enough water for the moment.]
It takes everything in their power to not immediately start squealing when the little squid makes a copy of their hat. She then lifts them up and nuzzles the little creature “You’re my little squishy now. I will burn worlds for you.”
[The tentacle starts to move a little more at the light touch, as if some invisible force is trying to tug at it. The creature immediately wraps its arms around Lettie’s hand, squeaking again.]
[A small creature suddenly appears nearby Letitia’s ocean. It looks like a small squid? The little squid-looking creature wiggles toward the tide.]
-@trickstrapsandgames
As soon as the creature touches the blood, the consciousness inside awakens. The bubbles in the foamy tide turn into eyes, each that lock in on the little squid. It felt so much like Khaos but…off. Was this the child their friend and it’s husband was going to have? No, it didn’t hold any energy similar to the King at all. Just what was this little thing?
[The creature stops when the bubbles turn into eyes, immediately burying itself in the sand. After a few seconds, it peeks its eyes out in hopes the bubble eyes are gone.]
The eyes were still there, slowly blinking at it. The eyes the suddenly disappear as the blood starts to bubble not too far from shore. Slowly sneaks appear, followed by the rest of the Lady of Revelry’s physical body, some blood forming into their hat and cloak. They draw closer to shore, extra arms forming from blood to gently scoop up the squid
[Their hiding spot has been compromised! Now what? They tuck all their tentacles under their body and squeeze their eyes shut. Maybe they’ll look like a rock, and the ocean lady will put them down?
That obviously won’t work. They try to make a noise to scare the lady away, but it just ends up sounding like a squeaky toy.]
”My my, what fierceness.” She coos, bringing the squid to their chest. They lift up a porcelain hand, gently running a finger on the tiny thing’s mantle
[The squeaking stops as they run a finger over the squid’s mantle. It slowly opens their eyes, unsure how to react to the touch besides squishing slightly and blinking.]
”Such an adorable and fascinating thing. You have a similar energy to my Kossy, but also something entirely unique.” They hum and lower their hands so the little thing could float a little in the bloody ocean. The waters would have no negative effects on them
[They’re immediately distracted by the water as their little tentacles float out from beneath them. How fascinating. They move their tentacles around in the water, blinking in surprise as some splashes up towards its face.]
[The small creature eventually figures out how to use its tentacles to stay still and upright in the water. It looks up with its eyes at the lady for a few seconds, then slowly forms a small version of their hat on its head. This is a nice lady. Much nicer than those other people…
They start to look a little dizzy as their tentacles suddenly slow down. Perhaps it’s had enough water for the moment.]
It takes everything in their power to not immediately start squealing when the little squid makes a copy of their hat. She then lifts them up and nuzzles the little creature “You’re my little squishy now. I will burn worlds for you.”
[A small creature suddenly appears nearby Letitia’s ocean. It looks like a small squid? The little squid-looking creature wiggles toward the tide.]
-@trickstrapsandgames
As soon as the creature touches the blood, the consciousness inside awakens. The bubbles in the foamy tide turn into eyes, each that lock in on the little squid. It felt so much like Khaos but…off. Was this the child their friend and it’s husband was going to have? No, it didn’t hold any energy similar to the King at all. Just what was this little thing?
[The creature stops when the bubbles turn into eyes, immediately burying itself in the sand. After a few seconds, it peeks its eyes out in hopes the bubble eyes are gone.]
The eyes were still there, slowly blinking at it. The eyes the suddenly disappear as the blood starts to bubble not too far from shore. Slowly sneaks appear, followed by the rest of the Lady of Revelry’s physical body, some blood forming into their hat and cloak. They draw closer to shore, extra arms forming from blood to gently scoop up the squid
[Their hiding spot has been compromised! Now what? They tuck all their tentacles under their body and squeeze their eyes shut. Maybe they’ll look like a rock, and the ocean lady will put them down?
That obviously won’t work. They try to make a noise to scare the lady away, but it just ends up sounding like a squeaky toy.]
”My my, what fierceness.” She coos, bringing the squid to their chest. They lift up a porcelain hand, gently running a finger on the tiny thing’s mantle
[The squeaking stops as they run a finger over the squid’s mantle. It slowly opens their eyes, unsure how to react to the touch besides squishing slightly and blinking.]
”Such an adorable and fascinating thing. You have a similar energy to my Kossy, but also something entirely unique.” They hum and lower their hands so the little thing could float a little in the bloody ocean. The waters would have no negative effects on them
[They’re immediately distracted by the water as their little tentacles float out from beneath them. How fascinating. They move their tentacles around in the water, blinking in surprise as some splashes up towards its face.]
[The small creature eventually figures out how to use its tentacles to stay still and upright in the water. It looks up with its eyes at the lady for a few seconds, then slowly forms a small version of their hat on its head. This is a nice lady. Much nicer than those other people…
They start to look a little dizzy as their tentacles suddenly slow down. Perhaps it’s had enough water for the moment.]
[A small creature suddenly appears nearby Letitia’s ocean. It looks like a small squid? The little squid-looking creature wiggles toward the tide.]
-@trickstrapsandgames
As soon as the creature touches the blood, the consciousness inside awakens. The bubbles in the foamy tide turn into eyes, each that lock in on the little squid. It felt so much like Khaos but…off. Was this the child their friend and it’s husband was going to have? No, it didn’t hold any energy similar to the King at all. Just what was this little thing?
[The creature stops when the bubbles turn into eyes, immediately burying itself in the sand. After a few seconds, it peeks its eyes out in hopes the bubble eyes are gone.]
The eyes were still there, slowly blinking at it. The eyes the suddenly disappear as the blood starts to bubble not too far from shore. Slowly sneaks appear, followed by the rest of the Lady of Revelry’s physical body, some blood forming into their hat and cloak. They draw closer to shore, extra arms forming from blood to gently scoop up the squid
[Their hiding spot has been compromised! Now what? They tuck all their tentacles under their body and squeeze their eyes shut. Maybe they’ll look like a rock, and the ocean lady will put them down?
That obviously won’t work. They try to make a noise to scare the lady away, but it just ends up sounding like a squeaky toy.]
”My my, what fierceness.” She coos, bringing the squid to their chest. They lift up a porcelain hand, gently running a finger on the tiny thing’s mantle
[The squeaking stops as they run a finger over the squid’s mantle. It slowly opens their eyes, unsure how to react to the touch besides squishing slightly and blinking.]
”Such an adorable and fascinating thing. You have a similar energy to my Kossy, but also something entirely unique.” They hum and lower their hands so the little thing could float a little in the bloody ocean. The waters would have no negative effects on them
[They’re immediately distracted by the water as their little tentacles float out from beneath them. How fascinating. They move their tentacles around in the water, blinking in surprise as some splashes up towards its face.]
[A small creature suddenly appears nearby Letitia’s ocean. It looks like a small squid? The little squid-looking creature wiggles toward the tide.]
-@trickstrapsandgames
As soon as the creature touches the blood, the consciousness inside awakens. The bubbles in the foamy tide turn into eyes, each that lock in on the little squid. It felt so much like Khaos but…off. Was this the child their friend and it’s husband was going to have? No, it didn’t hold any energy similar to the King at all. Just what was this little thing?
[The creature stops when the bubbles turn into eyes, immediately burying itself in the sand. After a few seconds, it peeks its eyes out in hopes the bubble eyes are gone.]
The eyes were still there, slowly blinking at it. The eyes the suddenly disappear as the blood starts to bubble not too far from shore. Slowly sneaks appear, followed by the rest of the Lady of Revelry’s physical body, some blood forming into their hat and cloak. They draw closer to shore, extra arms forming from blood to gently scoop up the squid
[Their hiding spot has been compromised! Now what? They tuck all their tentacles under their body and squeeze their eyes shut. Maybe they’ll look like a rock, and the ocean lady will put them down?
That obviously won’t work. They try to make a noise to scare the lady away, but it just ends up sounding like a squeaky toy.]
”My my, what fierceness.” She coos, bringing the squid to their chest. They lift up a porcelain hand, gently running a finger on the tiny thing’s mantle
[The squeaking stops as they run a finger over the squid’s mantle. It slowly opens their eyes, unsure how to react to the touch besides squishing slightly and blinking.]
[A small creature suddenly appears nearby Letitia’s ocean. It looks like a small squid? The little squid-looking creature wiggles toward the tide.]
-@trickstrapsandgames
As soon as the creature touches the blood, the consciousness inside awakens. The bubbles in the foamy tide turn into eyes, each that lock in on the little squid. It felt so much like Khaos but…off. Was this the child their friend and it’s husband was going to have? No, it didn’t hold any energy similar to the King at all. Just what was this little thing?
[The creature stops when the bubbles turn into eyes, immediately burying itself in the sand. After a few seconds, it peeks its eyes out in hopes the bubble eyes are gone.]
The eyes were still there, slowly blinking at it. The eyes the suddenly disappear as the blood starts to bubble not too far from shore. Slowly sneaks appear, followed by the rest of the Lady of Revelry’s physical body, some blood forming into their hat and cloak. They draw closer to shore, extra arms forming from blood to gently scoop up the squid
[Their hiding spot has been compromised! Now what? They tuck all their tentacles under their body and squeeze their eyes shut. Maybe they’ll look like a rock, and the ocean lady will put them down?
That obviously won’t work. They try to make a noise to scare the lady away, but it just ends up sounding like a squeaky toy.]
[A small creature suddenly appears nearby Letitia’s ocean. It looks like a small squid? The little squid-looking creature wiggles toward the tide.]
-@trickstrapsandgames
As soon as the creature touches the blood, the consciousness inside awakens. The bubbles in the foamy tide turn into eyes, each that lock in on the little squid. It felt so much like Khaos but…off. Was this the child their friend and it’s husband was going to have? No, it didn’t hold any energy similar to the King at all. Just what was this little thing?
[The creature stops when the bubbles turn into eyes, immediately burying itself in the sand. After a few seconds, it peeks its eyes out in hopes the bubble eyes are gone.]
[The person the tail belongs to looks a little annoyed at first, but they accept the apology and keep dancing. Khaos, meanwhile, looks towards Lettie’s arm in embarrassment.]
[The person the tail belongs to looks a little annoyed at first, but they accept the apology and keep dancing. Khaos, meanwhile, looks towards Lettie’s arm in embarrassment.]
[The person the tail belongs to looks a little annoyed at first, but they accept the apology and keep dancing. Khaos, meanwhile, looks towards Lettie’s arm in embarrassment.]
[It’s not sure what that implies exactly, but its face turns completely purple either way. What did it get up to in its heyday?
A few of the dresses and pantsuits have fun patterns in different colors, while some are just one color. There’s a mix of lights and darks, either having warm or cool colors. Khaos, meanwhile, summons two chunky gold bracelets and polishes its laurel once Khas is done feeding.]
They hum, choosing a wine red high low dress that had golden embroidery on the bottom of the skirt, and a off the shoulder sweetheart neckline “This will do nicely.”
[It puts on the tights, trying not to sound too frustrated as it maneuvers them over its thighs. Once it has the tights and heels on, it summons a mirror to twirl in front of.]
Whoa. My, I haven’t looked this cute in quite a bit. Hehe.
”We need to hide you from your partners so they don’t jump your bones.” They say and makes Khaos look at her. Some of their snakes lift up, holding make up brushes and other stuff in their mouths. Lettie then hums as they start doing Khaos’s makeup
I know, right? That’d be quite a problem if we wanna actually get out.
[It laughs as Lettie does its makeup. Besides its lip care and the occasional mascara, it hasn’t had makeup on in years. Perhaps it should block the door so neither of its husbands can come in.]
”It definitely would be.” She says as they carefully does its eye shadow, adding gold gems to the outer corners of its eye lids. They make sure to add some voluminsing mascara to its eye lashes and paints its lips a deep wine red to match their dress
”I pick only the best places. Plus there is an ocean by the bar.” The say, finishing painting Khaos’s lips “Mm, That’s fine.” They’re not gonna mention that they stole Hastur’s card for the night out
[It looks in the mirror again once Lettie finishes its makeup. For a second it just stands there, staring at how different it looks from its usual self. Khaos hasn’t dressed up like this in a long, long time. It really needs to go out more. After a minute, it blinks out of its staring and vanishes the mirror.]
[It curtsies to Lettie as it walks through the portal. Once it’s in the bar, though, it has to pause as it’s blasted with more lights and sounds than it’s experienced in the last two years combined.]
[It laughs as Lettie drags it to the dance floor, dropping the cigarette on the floor. The cigarette is put out by an unaware stranger walking over it before anything lights up.
The nature of Khaos’s night life, or lack thereof, is made obvious by how awkwardly it dances. Besides the movement of its arms, it’s kind of just swaying back and forth. It is a great thing Lettie woke up when they did, this poor deity.]
They cackle at Khaos’s awkward dancing, shaking their head “Let loose, babes! Shake your money maker, don’t just sway like seaweed!” She says, pulling it close and spins it around
[Its embarrassment fades as it starts to get the hang of dancing, its laughter a little more happy. Switching its weight to the other foot, it starts twisting its arms as well.]
[It’s not sure what that implies exactly, but its face turns completely purple either way. What did it get up to in its heyday?
A few of the dresses and pantsuits have fun patterns in different colors, while some are just one color. There’s a mix of lights and darks, either having warm or cool colors. Khaos, meanwhile, summons two chunky gold bracelets and polishes its laurel once Khas is done feeding.]
They hum, choosing a wine red high low dress that had golden embroidery on the bottom of the skirt, and a off the shoulder sweetheart neckline “This will do nicely.”
[It puts on the tights, trying not to sound too frustrated as it maneuvers them over its thighs. Once it has the tights and heels on, it summons a mirror to twirl in front of.]
Whoa. My, I haven’t looked this cute in quite a bit. Hehe.
”We need to hide you from your partners so they don’t jump your bones.” They say and makes Khaos look at her. Some of their snakes lift up, holding make up brushes and other stuff in their mouths. Lettie then hums as they start doing Khaos’s makeup
I know, right? That’d be quite a problem if we wanna actually get out.
[It laughs as Lettie does its makeup. Besides its lip care and the occasional mascara, it hasn’t had makeup on in years. Perhaps it should block the door so neither of its husbands can come in.]
”It definitely would be.” She says as they carefully does its eye shadow, adding gold gems to the outer corners of its eye lids. They make sure to add some voluminsing mascara to its eye lashes and paints its lips a deep wine red to match their dress
”I pick only the best places. Plus there is an ocean by the bar.” The say, finishing painting Khaos’s lips “Mm, That’s fine.” They’re not gonna mention that they stole Hastur’s card for the night out
[It looks in the mirror again once Lettie finishes its makeup. For a second it just stands there, staring at how different it looks from its usual self. Khaos hasn’t dressed up like this in a long, long time. It really needs to go out more. After a minute, it blinks out of its staring and vanishes the mirror.]
[It curtsies to Lettie as it walks through the portal. Once it’s in the bar, though, it has to pause as it’s blasted with more lights and sounds than it’s experienced in the last two years combined.]
[It laughs as Lettie drags it to the dance floor, dropping the cigarette on the floor. The cigarette is put out by an unaware stranger walking over it before anything lights up.
The nature of Khaos’s night life, or lack thereof, is made obvious by how awkwardly it dances. Besides the movement of its arms, it’s kind of just swaying back and forth. It is a great thing Lettie woke up when they did, this poor deity.]
They cackle at Khaos’s awkward dancing, shaking their head “Let loose, babes! Shake your money maker, don’t just sway like seaweed!” She says, pulling it close and spins it around
[It’s not sure what that implies exactly, but its face turns completely purple either way. What did it get up to in its heyday?
A few of the dresses and pantsuits have fun patterns in different colors, while some are just one color. There’s a mix of lights and darks, either having warm or cool colors. Khaos, meanwhile, summons two chunky gold bracelets and polishes its laurel once Khas is done feeding.]
They hum, choosing a wine red high low dress that had golden embroidery on the bottom of the skirt, and a off the shoulder sweetheart neckline “This will do nicely.”
[It puts on the tights, trying not to sound too frustrated as it maneuvers them over its thighs. Once it has the tights and heels on, it summons a mirror to twirl in front of.]
Whoa. My, I haven’t looked this cute in quite a bit. Hehe.
”We need to hide you from your partners so they don’t jump your bones.” They say and makes Khaos look at her. Some of their snakes lift up, holding make up brushes and other stuff in their mouths. Lettie then hums as they start doing Khaos’s makeup
I know, right? That’d be quite a problem if we wanna actually get out.
[It laughs as Lettie does its makeup. Besides its lip care and the occasional mascara, it hasn’t had makeup on in years. Perhaps it should block the door so neither of its husbands can come in.]
”It definitely would be.” She says as they carefully does its eye shadow, adding gold gems to the outer corners of its eye lids. They make sure to add some voluminsing mascara to its eye lashes and paints its lips a deep wine red to match their dress
”I pick only the best places. Plus there is an ocean by the bar.” The say, finishing painting Khaos’s lips “Mm, That’s fine.” They’re not gonna mention that they stole Hastur’s card for the night out
[It looks in the mirror again once Lettie finishes its makeup. For a second it just stands there, staring at how different it looks from its usual self. Khaos hasn’t dressed up like this in a long, long time. It really needs to go out more. After a minute, it blinks out of its staring and vanishes the mirror.]
[It curtsies to Lettie as it walks through the portal. Once it’s in the bar, though, it has to pause as it’s blasted with more lights and sounds than it’s experienced in the last two years combined.]
[It laughs as Lettie drags it to the dance floor, dropping the cigarette on the floor. The cigarette is put out by an unaware stranger walking over it before anything lights up.
The nature of Khaos’s night life, or lack thereof, is made obvious by how awkwardly it dances. Besides the movement of its arms, it’s kind of just swaying back and forth. It is a great thing Lettie woke up when they did, this poor deity.]
[It’s not sure what that implies exactly, but its face turns completely purple either way. What did it get up to in its heyday?
A few of the dresses and pantsuits have fun patterns in different colors, while some are just one color. There’s a mix of lights and darks, either having warm or cool colors. Khaos, meanwhile, summons two chunky gold bracelets and polishes its laurel once Khas is done feeding.]
They hum, choosing a wine red high low dress that had golden embroidery on the bottom of the skirt, and a off the shoulder sweetheart neckline “This will do nicely.”
[It puts on the tights, trying not to sound too frustrated as it maneuvers them over its thighs. Once it has the tights and heels on, it summons a mirror to twirl in front of.]
Whoa. My, I haven’t looked this cute in quite a bit. Hehe.
”We need to hide you from your partners so they don’t jump your bones.” They say and makes Khaos look at her. Some of their snakes lift up, holding make up brushes and other stuff in their mouths. Lettie then hums as they start doing Khaos’s makeup
I know, right? That’d be quite a problem if we wanna actually get out.
[It laughs as Lettie does its makeup. Besides its lip care and the occasional mascara, it hasn’t had makeup on in years. Perhaps it should block the door so neither of its husbands can come in.]
”It definitely would be.” She says as they carefully does its eye shadow, adding gold gems to the outer corners of its eye lids. They make sure to add some voluminsing mascara to its eye lashes and paints its lips a deep wine red to match their dress
”I pick only the best places. Plus there is an ocean by the bar.” The say, finishing painting Khaos’s lips “Mm, That’s fine.” They’re not gonna mention that they stole Hastur’s card for the night out
[It looks in the mirror again once Lettie finishes its makeup. For a second it just stands there, staring at how different it looks from its usual self. Khaos hasn’t dressed up like this in a long, long time. It really needs to go out more. After a minute, it blinks out of its staring and vanishes the mirror.]
[It curtsies to Lettie as it walks through the portal. Once it’s in the bar, though, it has to pause as it’s blasted with more lights and sounds than it’s experienced in the last two years combined.]
[It’s not sure what that implies exactly, but its face turns completely purple either way. What did it get up to in its heyday?
A few of the dresses and pantsuits have fun patterns in different colors, while some are just one color. There’s a mix of lights and darks, either having warm or cool colors. Khaos, meanwhile, summons two chunky gold bracelets and polishes its laurel once Khas is done feeding.]
They hum, choosing a wine red high low dress that had golden embroidery on the bottom of the skirt, and a off the shoulder sweetheart neckline “This will do nicely.”
[It puts on the tights, trying not to sound too frustrated as it maneuvers them over its thighs. Once it has the tights and heels on, it summons a mirror to twirl in front of.]
Whoa. My, I haven’t looked this cute in quite a bit. Hehe.
”We need to hide you from your partners so they don’t jump your bones.” They say and makes Khaos look at her. Some of their snakes lift up, holding make up brushes and other stuff in their mouths. Lettie then hums as they start doing Khaos’s makeup
I know, right? That’d be quite a problem if we wanna actually get out.
[It laughs as Lettie does its makeup. Besides its lip care and the occasional mascara, it hasn’t had makeup on in years. Perhaps it should block the door so neither of its husbands can come in.]
”It definitely would be.” She says as they carefully does its eye shadow, adding gold gems to the outer corners of its eye lids. They make sure to add some voluminsing mascara to its eye lashes and paints its lips a deep wine red to match their dress
”I pick only the best places. Plus there is an ocean by the bar.” The say, finishing painting Khaos’s lips “Mm, That’s fine.” They’re not gonna mention that they stole Hastur’s card for the night out
[It looks in the mirror again once Lettie finishes its makeup. For a second it just stands there, staring at how different it looks from its usual self. Khaos hasn’t dressed up like this in a long, long time. It really needs to go out more. After a minute, it blinks out of its staring and vanishes the mirror.]
[It curtsies to Lettie as it walks through the portal. Once it’s in the bar, though, it has to pause as it’s blasted with more lights and sounds than it’s experienced in the last two years combined.]