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The Obligatory Talking-Heads Section
What's this, then?
A TLIAW. Like it says.
But your timekeeping is ruddy awful.
I know. But I'm really going to try this time.
You said that last time.
This time I mean it.
You'll mean it next time, too. Still won't happen.
Remind me why I'm sticking to this convention?
Because you're not very original. Or something to do with headmates, perhaps.
Don't start that.
Fine, which TL is this? You keep hinting at half a dozen.
This one is looking at the butterfly effect. How a small change in one person's life can make changes in the wider world, yet also how many things can remain the same.
What, like a Prince of Wales laughing when his father trips, or commuters watching hanging on the *iPlayer?
No, because Thande has done them, and done it better.
That's my point.
This is much narrower.
Less well researched, you mean?
Well, yeah, but I think it's original, so I'm going with it.
Is this another "and then the Prime Minister was actually a Werewolf?" Twist ending?
No. I want to stop doing that, but it might take a couple of updates before I reveal who he is. Without any further adieu, let's begin.