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The USS Baffin's origin story. The beginning of the ill-fated crew's multiversal journey. They are on a routine survey mission when they encounter a subspace anomaly.

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In the cabin, Jane was growing tired of waiting for rescue. She paused in her umpteenth defense of Daria and looked at the approaching storm.

“Storm, so what?” Kalina said.

“It’s just the sort of thing SpiderGirl or the fourth vigilante could use as cover in a rescue attempt,” Jane answered.

“Are you sure?” Kalina asked.

“Yes, I have met SpiderGirl,” Jane said.

Oliver spoke up. “This is a lot different to stopping muggers, stopping that Green Goblin and rescuing kittens from trees.”

“That’s true,” Jane said. “But I don’t doubt that she could do it, despite Quentin’s illusions.”


“They’re now talking about possible rescue,” SpiderGirl said as rain started to fall.

“I’d say that’s as good as invitation as any,” Ninja Talon said.

“Another minute.”


The Enigma and Dafoanairi felt the rain as it began to fall. “We’re almost there,” The Enigma said.

“We might get soaked, but it will be worth it,” Dafoanairi said.

Lightning streaked across the sky and the thunder soon followed.

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13th
Daniel 6
Darius, like most ancient, and not so ancient, kings and emperors, had delusions of grandeur.
Eunuchs as a way to prevent infidelity.

Deuteronomy 23:1

Was Daniel a eunuch?
Quite likely
2 Kings 20:14 - 18
How would this affect Daniel?
Isaiah 56:3 - 5

God says; "If you humble yourself and come to me, I will accept you."

The Jews were spreading their faith.

Matthew 7:24 - 27
Daniel built on the rock.

Daniel knew in his heart that God was real. He continued praying openly, despite Darius' decree.

Brittany thought about what DeMartino said as they moved on. That Ms. Li was lining her own pockets wasn’t surprising. But why were his funds meagre?


Brittany, Daria, Andrea and Donna were far from the only students doing fundraising for the Coffee House. They saw another group of students in the distance as they left DeMartino’s neighborhood.

“Is that Quinn and her friends?” Andrea asked.

“Probably,” Daria answered.

“Then we could go a different way?” Donna asked.

“We could,” Brittany said.

“Let’s do so,” Daria said.

“Certainly,” Andrea said.

“We can take up De Martino’s offer and find Mr. O’Neill,” Daria suggested.

“But do we know where he lives?” Andrea asked.

“Yes,” Donna answered.


They headed in that direction.

“Good afternoon,” O’Neill said. “I suppose you’re here for the Coffee House fundraising?”

“Yes,” Brittany answered.

“Excellent.”

“We’re selling holiday wrapping paper and chocolates,” Donna said.

“How wonderful!” O’Neill said. “But of course, I knew that.”

“Are you interested in buying something?” Brittany asked.

“Of course!” O’Neill said.

“Great!” Brittany responded.

“I’ll have some of the wrapping paper,” O’Neill decided.

“Sure!” Brittany said.

“How much?” O’Neill said.

“I’m sure you know,” Daria said.

“Um…”

“You forgot?”

“Um…” The teacher dissembled.

“You did, didn’t you?”

“Yes. But I have a lot to do.”


Daria wasn’t sure what to make of that interaction. But then she had figured that there were things wrong with O’Neill from her first Language Arts class in Lawndale.

“Something on your mind?” Andrea asked.

“Oh, just wondering what might be up with O’Neill,” Daria answered.

“All of us do from time to time,” Donna added.

Daria nodded.


Most of the afternoon went by without further incident.


“How did it go?” Quinn asked when they arrived back at the Morgendorffers.

“Better than I expected,” Daria answered.

“That’s great!” Quinn said.

“Except that we ran into Mr. O’Neill,” Donna said.

“What happened there?”

“Mr. O’Neill forgot how much the wrapping papers were,” Brittany answered.

“Oh,” Quinn said.

“That might mean something,” Daria said.

“That he’s forgetful?” Quinn asked.

“Yes” Daria answered. “But could be something deeper.”

“We also ran into DeMartino,” Donna added.

“How did he react?” Quinn asked.

“How do you think he reacted?” Daria asked.

“In his usual way, ranting about students being more into things other than their classes?” Quinn asked rhetorically.

Daria nodded.

“But otherwise, it was a good afternoon,” Brittany said.

“That’s good,” Quinn said.

“And we achieved something,” Donna added with a smile.

“I didn’t think Daria would make friends here,” Quinn said.

“I was patient and she was willing to take a chance,” Brittany responded.


They went up to Daria’s room.

“This is cool,” Andrea said.

“The previous owners had a psychotic aunt up here,” Daria explained.

“That explains it,” Brittany said.

“I didn’t want a normal room after I saw how this was,” Daria added.

“It does look unique,” Donna said. “It suits you.”

“Thanks,” Daria said.

“It does look cool, now that I think about it,” Brittany said.

Daria smirked.

“But how do you think we’ll use the coffee house?” Andrea asked.

“I’m not sure,” Daria answered.

“A hangout spot?” Brittany asked.

“Obviously,” Donna said.

“With you three, I would,” Daria said. “I might share some of my writing.”

“Cool!” Donna and Brittany said.

Ninja Talon hadn’t been waiting long on the Hecuba-Croft’s roof when SpiderGirl arrived. “Ready?” the former asked.

“Of course,” SpiderGirl said. “I’m just worried that she didn’t find anything.”

“Same here. But we will find Jane and the critics anyway.”

“But just searching near the Lake probably wouldn’t be a good idea.”

“Not if it’s done randomly,” Ninja Talon said.

“Another plan?” SpiderGirl asked with a slight giggle. “I’d like to hear it.”

“After we talk with Andrea.”


Andrea saw the two vigilantes enter her room again. “I did find something,” she said.

“Which was?” SpiderGirl asked.

Andrea brought up a document she had compiled the data on. “Someone was seen leaving the Historia at the time, carrying someone else to a manhole nearby.” She then brought up a collage of screenshots.

“So, that proves Jane was taken,” SpiderGirl said after she had had a look.

“It does, but not where she was taken,” Ninja Talon pointed out.

“Too true,” SpiderGirl considered.

“So, what now?” Andrea asked.

“We’ll scout the area now, and return sometime tomorrow for more intensive search,” SpiderGirl decided.

“I agree,” Ninja Talon said.

“Let me know how it goes,” Andrea said. “I’ll be at the Historia for morning tea.”

“Great!” Ninja Talon said.


Up on the roof the heroes paused. “Which way?” Ninja Talon asked. “By the Creek, or along the road?”

“Probably the Creek, but what do you think?”

“The Creek would have more cover, if he’s looking out for us.”

“He probably wouldn’t be, in the middle of the night,” SpiderGirl said. “But we’ll be careful anyway.”

They then swung away.

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6th
Daniel 1
The young men.
Daniel understood the implications of what was happening. The training program was to influence them to follow the Babylonian culture.

vs 8
Daniel decided not to defile himself. His determination was based on some spiritual understanding.
The meat and the wine?
Daniel knew God.

God is calling people to repent. It was the same in Daniel's day as it is today.
Daniel's resolve to see what was happening around him through God's perspective.

Daniel didn't put his rights above God's call.

It is the same for us today.

Daniel spent the entire Exile in the Babylonian palace.

Change is a constant.
This isn't a surprise to God.