I had been wanting to kill him for a while bc of the noobie killing he had done saw my opportunity so I had to take it!

You are attacked by Scythain!
You wield your dagger with a whisk of menace!
=||HP:206 EP:81||=NER= 
Scythain misses you.
You are too busy to make an attack! <----------- BUSY!

---- ROWEN PUNCH SPAMMING ----

=||HP:206 EP:81||=NER= 
Someone puffs deeply and blows a HUGE smoke-ring!
Scythain misses you.
You impale Scythain on the blade and grin evilly as blood pours down your hand.
Ulfanil says in Westron: Hey man, return utatha's item?
Ulfanil leaves west.
S
- Scythain is in DLSG shape. - DLSG -- DLSG -- DLSG -- DLSG -- DLSG -
Scythain has a bad headache.
=||HP:206 EP:81||=NER= 
Scythain misses you.
You miss Scythain and prepare for the next strike.
Scythain misses you.
You miss Scythain and prepare for the next strike.
Scythain misses you.
You miss Scythain and prepare for the next strike.
Ulfanil enters.
You are attacked by Rowen!
Rowen is casting a FIREBALL at you!!!
Rowen starts casting a spell.
Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL
Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting
---=|Target = Scythain|=---
=||HP:207 EP:82||=NER= 
Scythain misses you.
You jab Rowen with the heavy hilt of the dagger.
glance
An airy bar(w, e and s)
 Ulfanil BlackLance the dwarf Eclipsing Warrior
 Rowen the dwarf Enchanter (Moral)
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
 Korbin the dunedain Wolf Spirit (Angelic)
 An empty keg
 Cyric Runefist the dwarf Archmage (Villainous)
 A chipped longsword
 A rocking chair
 A keg of Staddle Brown Ale [3]
 A keg of Staddle Special Reserve
 A huge barrel of Dwarven ale [2]
 A small clover flower
 A delicate chisel [3]
 A soft polishing cloth [3]
 A silver brooch
 A crudely made key--Elven Shield--
 An iron key
 A trash can
 Restan the barkeeper
=||HP:207 EP:82||=NER= 
Scythain misses you.
You ravage Rowen with a FURY of slashes to his throat.
Rowen SMASHES the silver studs into you!
Rowen grips the weapon with both hands.
Rowen is casting a FIREBALL at you!!!
Rowen starts casting a spell.
Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL
Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting
Scythain misses you.
You miss Rowen and prepare for the next strike.
S
- Rowen is in GOOD shape. - GOOD -- GOOD -- GOOD -- GOOD -
Rowen is somewhat drunk.
- Scythain is in DLSG shape. - DLSG -- DLSG -- DLSG -- DLSG -- DLSG -
=||HP:190 EP:82||=NER= 
Ulfanil says in Westron: Who has Utatha's item?
Someone skillfully puffs out a flame-shaped cloud of smoke!
Scythain misses you.
You slice open Rowen's throat with a bloodthirsty glow in your eyes.
Rowen misses you by a mile!
Rowen is casting a FIREBALL at you!!!
Rowen starts casting a spell.
Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL
Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting
^ (OOC) Lobo: no way, i need my daily dose of text-game laugh
j Scythain
YOU MISSED A HEADBUTT ON Scythain NOOB!
=||HP:190 EP:62||=NER= 
^ (OOC) Someone: Arguing with Smoky gave me a migraine
Scythain misses you.
You miss Scythain and prepare for the next strike.
j Scythain
Your neck still hurts too much to attempt to headbutt again.
=||HP:190 EP:62||=NER= 
IntOXiCAtInG smoke billows from Someone's pipe, and you long for a puff.
kill Scythain
You attack Scythain.
=||HP:190 EP:62||=NER= kill Scythain

You attack Scythain.
=||HP:190 EP:62||=NER= kill Scythain

You attack Scythain.
=||HP:190 EP:62||=NER= kill Scythain

You attack Scythain.
=||HP:190 EP:62||=NER= kill Scythain
kill Scythain

You attack Scythain.
=||HP:190 EP:62||=NER= 
You attack Scythain.
=||HP:190 EP:62||=NER= kill Scythain
kill Scythain

Scythain misses you.
You miss Scythain and prepare for the next strike.
You attack Scythain.
=||HP:191 EP:63||=NER= kill Scythain

You attack Scythain.
=||HP:191 EP:63||=NER= 
You attack Scythain.
=||HP:191 EP:63||=NER= kill Scythain

^ (OOC) Utatha: was trapped in the void, couldnt type any command
kill Scythain
You attack Scythain.
=||HP:191 EP:63||=NER= kill Scythain
kill Scythain
kill Scythain

You attack Scythain.
=||HP:191 EP:63||=NER= 
You attack Scythain.
=||HP:191 EP:63||=NER= 
You attack Scythain.
=||HP:191 EP:63||=NER= 
You attack Scythain.
=||HP:191 EP:63||=NER= 
Scythain misses you.
You miss Scythain and prepare for the next strike.
Carath leaves west.
Ulfanil leaves west.
do headbutt Scythain, kill Scythain
Do: starting commands.
=||HP:191 EP:63||=NER= 
YOU MISSED A HEADBUTT ON Scythain NOOB!
=||HP:191 EP:43||=NER= 
You attack Scythain.
=||HP:191 EP:43||=NER= 
Do: Commands completed.
=||HP:191 EP:43||=NER= 
Scythain misses you.
YouS
 drive the dagger into Scythain and with a flick of the wrist, open a deadly wound.
Rowen hits you with a fireball!
- Rowen is in GOOD shape. - GOOD -- GOOD -- GOOD -- GOOD -
Rowen is somewhat drunk.
- Scythain is in DLSG shape. - DLSG -- DLSG -- DLSG -- DLSG -- DLSG -
=||HP:89 EP:43||=NER= 
Scythain misses you.
Scythain shields Rowen, and you graze Scythain.
You impale Rowen on the blade and grin evilly as blood pours down your hand.
Rowen misses you by a mile!
Rowen is casting a FIREBALL at you!!!
Rowen starts casting a spell.
Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL
Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting
S
- Rowen is in GOOD shape. - GOOD -- GOOD -- GOOD -- GOOD -
Rowen is somewhat drunk.
- Scythain is in ND shape. - ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -
=||HP:89 EP:43||=NER= 
^ (OOC) Otoron: It drove me to drink :(
WARNING!  >>>  Rowen <<<  Shaping you! ----> 89
Scythain misses you.
Restan chuckles as he watches a particularly drunk dwarf.
Scythain shields Rowen, and you scratch Scythain.
You drive the dagger into Rowen and with a flick of the wrist, open a deadly wound.
Someone flees from the guild hall.
Scythain misses you.
Scythain shields Rowen, and you graze Scythain.
You impale Rowen on the blade and grin evilly as blood pours down your hand.
IntOXiCAtInG smoke billows from Someone's pipe, and you long for a puff.
^ (OOC) Nerzhul: I have a headache right now too
Scythain misses you.
You miss Rowen and prepare for the next strike.
tell rowen stop :p
You tell Rowen: stop :p
=||HP:89 EP:43||=NER= e

Only members are allowed inside the Guildhall.
You remain where you are.
=||HP:89 EP:43||=NER= 
Scythain misses you.
Scythain shields Rowen, and you graze Scythain.
You impale Rowen on the blade and grin evilly as blood pours down your hand.
Rowen hits you with a fireball!
Carath enters.
Ulfanil enters.
w
First things first - finish that fight!
You remain where you are.
=||HP:35 EP:43||=NER= w

First things first - finish that fight!
You remain where you are.
=||HP:35 EP:43||=NER= 
WARNING!  >>>  Rowen <<<  Shaping you! ----> 35
Scythain misses you.
You miss Rowen and prepare for the next strike.
Rowen taps you timidly.
Rowen is casting a FIREBALL at you!!!
Rowen starts casting a spell.
Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL - Rowen - FIREBALL
Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting - Rowen - Casting
flee
You flee from the guild hall!
Ravenhill(e)
 An experienced travel horse [packed]
 Koroth's vicious wolf
=||HP:33 EP:44||=NER= 
You grab the reins and lead Koroth's vicious wolf.
^ (OOC) Otoron: It also resulted in the only time anyone in Valinor
     has called me his or her 'hero'
^ (OOC) Nerzhul: Although, whether or not its because of that, who
     knows :P
Rowen tells you: die
tell rowen I was going to kill Scythain nioob
You tell Rowen: I was going to kill Scythain noob
=||HP:33 EP:44||=NER= glance

Ravenhill(e)
 An experienced travel horse [packed]
 Koroth's vicious wolf (being led by you)
=||HP:33 EP:44||=NER= hands

You have two hands.
You are holding a long dagger of ruin (wielded)
You are holding a vial of vigour (in hands)   
You have no free hands.
=||HP:33 EP:44||=NER= 

---- MISC SPAM ----

Rowen tells you: he's leaving.
Travelto: resuming journey.
=||HP:35 EP:12||=NER= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w, sw, e and s)
=||HP:35 EP:12||=NER= 
Path to Dale(n, w and s) [se and e]
 A signpost
Travelto: Destination reached!
=||HP:35 EP:12||=NER= 
^ (OOC) Hurin: I would've called you a hero, but after she left
     chewing your brains, she started sending me tell
^ (OOC) Hurin: *tells
tell rowen all good :p
You tell Rowen: all good :p
=||HP:36 EP:13||=NER= i

Gold: 170              Encumbrance: heavily encumbered  
You are carrying the following on your person:
*A vial of vigour (in hands).
*Pasha's war horn (worn).
*A dagger sheath containing a dagger (worn).
*A great tower shield (worn).
*Tall leather boots (worn).
*A keyring containing 2 keys (worn).
*A simple snakeskin sheath (worn).
*A dwarven deathmask (worn).
*A pair of mail pants (worn).
*A dwarven mining pack (worn).
*A dark chainmail shirt (mended) (worn).
*A large black cloak --Concealed Healing-- (worn).
*A shimmering silver ring (worn).
*A silver ring, inlaid with two blue gems (worn).
*An engraved cobalt ring, inlaid with two obsidians (worn).
*A set of moonstone runes.
*A metal necklace (worn).
*Rank insignia.
*A spellbook.
=||HP:36 EP:13||=NER= 
Rowen tells you: lawl
put boots in pack
You remove tall leather boots.
Ok.
=||HP:36 EP:13||=NER= glance

Path to Dale(n, w and s) [se and e]
 A signpost

---- HEALING UP ----

You remove a long dagger of ruin.
You store a long dagger of ruin in a dagger sheath.
=||HP:230 EP:228||=NER= 
^ (OOC) Alcavant: hir*
wear boots from pack
You wear tall leather boots.
=||HP:230 EP:228||=NER= glance

Path to Dale(n, w and s) [se and e]
 A signpost
=||HP:230 EP:228||=NER= i

Gold: 10               Encumbrance: heavily encumbered  
You are carrying the following on your person:
*Tall leather boots (worn).
*A vial of vigour (in hands).
*Pasha's war horn (worn).
*A dagger sheath containing a dagger (worn).
*A great tower shield (worn).
*A keyring containing 2 keys (worn).
*A simple snakeskin sheath (worn).
*A dwarven deathmask (worn).
*A pair of mail pants (worn).
*A dwarven mining pack (worn).
*A dark chainmail shirt (mended) (worn).
*A large black cloak --Concealed Healing-- (worn).
*A shimmering silver ring (worn).
*A silver ring, inlaid with two blue gems (worn).
*An engraved cobalt ring, inlaid with two obsidians (worn).
*A set of moonstone runes.
*A metal necklace (worn).
*Rank insignia.
*A spellbook.
=||HP:230 EP:228||=NER= es

You fail to convince the powers of nature to give you extended sight.
=||HP:230 EP:218||=NER= es

You summon the forces of nature to extend your sight.
=||HP:230 EP:198||=NER= es

You already possess extended sight.
=||HP:230 EP:198||=NER= es
es

You already possess extended sight.
=||HP:230 EP:198||=NER= 
You already possess extended sight.
=||HP:230 EP:198||=NER= i

Gold: 10               Encumbrance: heavily encumbered  
You are carrying the following on your person:
*Tall leather boots (worn).
*A vial of vigour (in hands).
*Pasha's war horn (worn).
*A dagger sheath containing a dagger (worn).
*A great tower shield (worn).
*A keyring containing 2 keys (worn).
*A simple snakeskin sheath (worn).
*A dwarven deathmask (worn).
*A pair of mail pants (worn).
*A dwarven mining pack (worn).
*A dark chainmail shirt (mended) (worn).
*A large black cloak --Concealed Healing-- (worn).
*A shimmering silver ring (worn).
*A silver ring, inlaid with two blue gems (worn).
*An engraved cobalt ring, inlaid with two obsidians (worn).
*A set of moonstone runes.
*A metal necklace (worn).
*Rank insignia.
*A spellbook.
=||HP:230 EP:198||=NER= wear all ring from pack

ominous dark ring : As you slip the ring on it seems as though the light around is drawn into it.
You wear an ominous dark ring (eclipsing).
ominous dark ring : As you slip the ring on it seems as though the light around is drawn into it.
You wear an ominous dark ring (eclipsing).
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= glance

Path to Dale(n, w and s) [se and e]
 A signpost
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= D

You wield your dagger with careless ease.
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= ---=|Target = Scythain|=---

=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= trigger Scythain todo hunt Scythain

The next time you see 'Scythain', you will do: 'hunt Scythain'.
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= td

Travelto: Journey begun!  Press return or type any command to stop.
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w, sw, e and s)
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w, e, ne and s)
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w, e and s)
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w, e and s)
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w, e and s) [sw]
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w and e) [sw and s]
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w, sw and e) [se, sw and s]
 A brand
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
A Bridge(n, stairs, s and ne) [w and e]
 A handcrafted arrow [4]
 A brand (burned out)
 A signpost
 A hitching post
Travelto: Destination reached!
=||HP:230 EP:197||=ROV= eb

Travelto: Journey begun!  Press return or type any command to stop.
=||HP:230 EP:197||=ROV= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w, sw and e) [se, sw and s]
 A brand
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w and e) [sw and s]
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w, e and s) [sw]
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w, e and s)
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w, e and s)
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w, e, ne and s)
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Mirkwood path(n, w, sw, e and s)
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Plains(n, w, e and s)
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
The Plains(w and e) [se]
=||HP:230 EP:197||=NER= 
Erebor Gate(n and w) [s]
 An experienced travel horse [packed] (hitched)
 An empty mug
 A signpost
 A hitching post
Travelto: Destination reached!
=||HP:230 EP:196||=NER= find Scythain

Scythain is in Rivendell at The Valley of Rivendell.
Triggered!  doing: hunt Scythain
=||HP:230 EP:176||=NER= 
There is no such living object here.
=||HP:230 EP:176||=NER= td

Travelto: Journey begun!  Press return or type any command to stop.


---- TRAVELLING SPAM ----

=||HP:230 EP:126||== 
The Great East Road(n, w, e, s and ne)
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
Triggered!  doing: hunt Scythain
=||HP:230 EP:126||== 
Travelto: aborted!  Type 'travelto resume' to continue.
You begin to hunt Scythain.
=||HP:230 EP:126||== 
---=|Target = Scythain|=---
party say $HIR$ I am now hunting Scythain
You are not in a party.
=||HP:230 EP:126||== 
Scythain leaves west.
Triggered!  doing: hunt Scythain
You follow Scythain west.
The Great East Road(n, nw, w, e, s and ne)
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
You are already hunting Scythain!
=||HP:230 EP:126||== 
Scythain leaves northwest.
You follow Scythain northwest.
The Great East Road(n, w, se, e, sw, s and ne)
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
Scythain leaves west.
You follow Scythain west.
The Great East Road(n, nw, w, e and s)
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
S
- Scythain is in DLSG shape. - DLSG -- DLSG -- DLSG -- DLSG -- DLSG -
=||HP:230 EP:126||== 
Scythain misses you.
You miss Scythain and prepare for the next strike.
Scythain leaves northwest.
Triggered!  doing: hunt Scythain
You follow Scythain northwest.
South Gate of Staddle(n, se, w, e and s)
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
You are already hunting Scythain!
=||HP:230 EP:125||== 
Scythain leaves west.
You follow Scythain west.
South Gate of Bree(n, w, se, sw, e, ne and s)
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
 A town guard [2]
Scythain leaves west.
You follow Scythain west.
Outside Ferny's Place(n, e and s)
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
 A grimy-looking beggar
 A wooden sword
Scythain leaves north.
You follow Scythain north.
South main street of Bree(n, w, e and s)
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
 A grimy-looking beggar [2]
Scythain leaves north.
You follow Scythain north.
West main street of Bree(n, se, w, e and s)
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
 Click Anchors the sindar Spellcaster (Heroic)
 Thwak the sindar Magician (Moral)
 Thwak's horse [packed]
 Ratty the goat
Scythain leaves west.
You follow Scythain west.
Inside the West Gate of Bree(n, w and e)
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
 A wooden sword
 A wooden shield
 A wealthy looking chubby man
j
Scythain leaves west.
Triggered!  doing: hunt Scythain
You follow Scythain west.
West Gate of Bree(nw, n, w, e and s)
<---------(Br1, Br2, Br3, Br4, Br5, Br6)--------->
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
 An inviting campfire (burning)
 A town guard [2]
 A cloth vest
 A big sign
 An old wise-looking ranger
You are already hunting Scythain!
=||HP:230 EP:125||== 
You quickly thrust your forehead into bridge of Scythain's nose.
=||HP:230 EP:90||== 
Scythain misses you.
You miss Scythain and prepare for the next strike.
Scythain leaves northwest.
You follow Scythain northwest.
The Greenway(n, w, se, e, sw and s)
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
S
- Scythain is in ND shape. - ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -
Triggered!  doing: hunt Scythain
=||HP:230 EP:89||== 
You are already hunting Scythain!
=||HP:230 EP:89||== 
Scythain misses you.
Triggered!  doing: hunt Scythain
You miss Scythain and prepare for the next strike.
You are already hunting Scythain!
=||HP:230 EP:87||== 
Scythain misses you.
Triggered!  doing: hunt Scythain
You skewer Scythain and roar with the anger of the Dark Lord.
You are already hunting Scythain!
=||HP:230 EP:87||== j

Your neck still hurts from the last headbutt.
=||HP:230 EP:87||== trigger Scythain is kicked out of the inn. todo rest in bed

The next time you see 'Scythain is kicked out of the inn.', you will do: 'rest in bed'.

Scythain leaves southeast.
You follow Scythain southeast.
West Gate of Bree(nw, n, w, e and s)
<---------(Br1, Br2, Br3, Br4, Br5, Br6)--------->
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
 An inviting campfire (burning)
 A town guard [2]
 A cloth vest
 A big sign
 An old wise-looking ranger
S
- Scythain is in ND shape. - ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -
=||HP:230 EP:87||== j

Your neck still hurts from the last headbutt.
=||HP:230 EP:87||== 
Scythain misses you.
You miss Scythain and prepare for the next strike.
Vinca enters.
j
You grapple with Scythain, your cranium colliding with his face.
=||HP:230 EP:51||== S

- Scythain is in ND shape. - ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -
=||HP:230 EP:51||== 
Scythain hits you with the flat of the blade.
You miss Scythain and prepare for the next strike.
Scythain leaves east.
You follow Scythain east.
Inside the West Gate of Bree(n, w and e)
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
 A wooden sword
 A wooden shield
 A wealthy looking chubby man
S
- Scythain is in ND shape. - ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -- ND -
=||HP:228 EP:49||== 
Scythain misses you.
You gut Scythain spilling intestines on the ground.
j
Your neck still hurts from the last headbutt.
=||HP:228 EP:48||== 
Scythain leaves east.
You follow Scythain east.
West main street of Bree(n, se, w, e and s)
 Scythain of Cardolan the silvan Death Dealer (Angelic)
 Click Anchors the sindar Spellcaster (Heroic)
 Thwak the sindar Magician (Moral)
 Thwak's horse [packed]
 Ratty the goat
=||HP:228 EP:48||== j

Your neck still hurts from the last headbutt.
=||HP:228 EP:48||== 
Scythain misses you.
You dig the blade into Scythain in a demonic fury.
j
Your neck still hurts from the last headbutt.
=||HP:229 EP:48||== j

You decide to put Scythain out of his misery.
=||HP:229 EP:48||== S

Scythain is in critical condition, very close to death.
=||HP:229 EP:48||== 
You killed Scythain.
    Full of glee, you raise Scythain's head, cut one of his ears and
string it onto your necklace as a trophy of your victory, for all to see.
Scythain has died.
This kill was an act of self-defense and therefore you cannot be reported for it.



[162] [00:11] ^ (OOC) Scythain: So who murdered me this time?
[163] [00:11] ^ (OOC) Zaellyer did
[164] [00:11] ^ (OOC) Lucky: the friend of a helpless newb that you
      pked without provocation?
[165] [00:12] ^ (OOC) Scythain: Why?  Why does everyone feel the need
      to come and kill me?  Why can I not leave my damn inn room for
      two minutes to do ANYTHING without being attempted?
[166] [00:12] ^ (OOC) Lucky: because you pk helpless newbs without
      provocation. listen to the comm, buddy