The Toy Maker

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STORYLINE: Nicoli All-Seeing had a problem. One year had passed since the Goodwill Killer struck London. Those who helped the unfortunate had their life sucked away. Now there were not enough toys to give the orphans, and christmas was tomorrow. A feeling of hopeless begun to overtake Nicoli. None of his assurances that the Goodwill Killer had been caught seemed to matter. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. The strange young man named Elfie shook the ancient immortal's hand furiously as his eyes sparkled wildly with glee. He claimed he was Nicoli's biggest fan and asked for his autograph. Elfie produced a small wooden toy from his bag for him to sign. Nicoli turned it over and remarked how wonderfully the toy was made. Elfie grinned proudly and told him he was a toy maker; Nothing made him happier than to see a child smile.  Nicoli got an idea. "Elfie, I know this short notice, but can you help me make 25 toys for the St. Mary's in time for Christmas?" Elfie didn't give it a moment's thought. "Yes, of course! I have lots of toys! I would be delighted to help!"

This post is a celebration of the spirit of giving. Below the stylecard are links to the many MANY wonderful gifts from creators and Linden Labs. Thank you all! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Shown above on Elfie, is wearing Kiwi hairstyle one sale at We <3 Roleplay. This style works great on girls and guys. There is also a hunt version for 10L hidden somewhere on the We <3 Roleplay. You need to wear your group tag to also collect the gifts under the tree at WLRP. From Swagga are many cool things. The Derpy Penquin is s wearable pet that's animated. You can find him at the Swagga mainstore. The fun Holiday Knit gloves work for girls and guys. And there are also leather gloves that work on the TMP male hand. You can find them at the Wayward Market. Peeking out behind Elfie is the Rare Gargoyle from the gacha by Swagga. You can find it at the mainstore. The outfit Elfie is wearing is Never Grow up. It was for the last Enchantment round, and it works great for any elves. I looked in the store for it, but it's not out there. I hope sometimes in the future it will be. It comes with top, pants, belt, and boots. From ::K:: is the Ki-Co Cozy scarf. Its a gacha from the The Mens Department. Also from the TMD is Tableau Vivant's new TMP head Applier, Cain. I love the brows on this and the subtle details on the lip. From Haus of Darcy is the Kyou piercings that include face and ears. You pick it up 50% off at Tengoku no Rakuen. There is a fun new event, Winter Wonder hunt by Yazoo Rang. Santa Claus has a problem and the Yokai are helping out! If you havent done it yet, hurry, it closed Dec 26. The adorable Krampusling by Schadenfreude is a prize there, as well as the fun Ornament tape by DownDownDown. Sitting on Elfie's shoulder is the Yule Bat by Chaos Panic Disorder. At CPD is also an Advent Calendar that will let you pick up past days. Lots of cute gothic holiday things there. The Festivat Little Drummer Boy hat is a gacha by Remarkable Oblivion. This cozy chair with twinkle lights is by Death Row. It comes with many poses for single, couple, and adult. Its mod, so I tinted the chair from brown to red like a Santa chair. And last is Elfie's badass sleigh. Its a gift for premium members. It comes with music, shoots candy or snowballs, is drivable, and several color themes you can change. Be sure to scroll down for more links to gifts you get for the holidays. Merry Christmas everyone!

On him, Elfie:
Hair: Ayashi Kiwi hair- blonds [mesh](We <3 Roleplay)[mesh](190L)
Pet follower: SWaGGa Derpy The Penguin [mesh](149L)
Gloves: SWaGGa Holiday Knit Glove Red/Grn [mesh](Wayward Market)(199L)
Scarf: ::K:: Ki-Co Cozy Scarf Homme Olive, gacha [mesh](The Men's Department)(50L)
Wrap: Down Down Down DDD_Ornament tape(Fatsia) [mesh](Winter Wonder Hunt)(free)
Plushie: Schadenfreude Krampusling [mesh](Winter Wonder Hunt)(free)
Piercings: Haus of Darcy KYOU - Slide [mesh](Tengoku no Rakuen furimaketto)(50L)
Pet arm: Chaos Panic Disorder Yule Bat (50L)
Large Pet: SWaGGa Gargoyle RARE, gacha [mesh](50L)
Hat: Remarkable Oblivion RO - Festivat - Little Drummer Boy, gacha [mesh](100L)
Eyes: Dead Apples Marble - Olive [mesh](89L)
Top, pants, boots, belt: SWaGGa Never Grow Up, Grn [mesh](249L)
Skin: Tableau Vivant Rays Skin - Tone 03 - eyeshadow (ginger) (990L)
Head Applier:  Tableau Vivant Cain tone 3 TMP applier (The Men's Department)(300L)
Skin applier body: Tableau Vivant TMP Body applier - Tone 3 (400L)
Lip gloss: alaskametro<3 Liquid Shine lipgloss - 6 colors total(25L)
Eyeliner applier: Aii TMP Unisex Eyeliner Mega Pack (99L)
Body: TheMeshProject (BETA) Deluxe Body [mesh](5000L)

Setting:
Chair: Death Row DRD lazy Christmas chair, 5li [mesh](Christmas on 34th Street)(550L)
Sleigh: Linden Labs Christmas Sleigh [mesh](for premium club members)(free)

BONUS: Holiday Gifts
We <3 Role Play gifts, and the 10L Hunt - group required, free to join- free, and cheapies
Cosmopolitan gifts - group required, free to join
The Arcade Gifts - free
On9 Gifts - free
Coco - 2 Bunny Avatars gifts - free
Blueberry - wood cabin - group required, free to join - free
LeLutka - group gift Christmas tree - group required, free to join - free
Genre Gifts - gifts in Regency theme - free, and cheapies
Portal Park - winter gifts - free
Linden Lab's Winter Wonderland gifts - free
Fallen Gods gifts - free
The Fantasy Collective Hunt - free, and cheapies
Inkheart - Advent gifts - eyes - group required, free to join - free
Apple Fall - free Santa sculpture - free

The Conservatory 2

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STORYLINE: On his way to rendezvous with Lady Edelweiss, the Black Baron became suspicious he was being followed.

The outside of the Trompe Loeil Iona Conservatory at night with the street lights is just phenomenal. The materials and lighting work together to create awesome depth like the shiny copper roof, and sheen to the tile floor. I added scaled up Noctis paperweight Gargoyles out front. They're from the from the Gothmas Tree and Gargoyle set. Inside I created a lush plant grouping with a fountain I hacked. The serene looking mermaid has been replaced by a gargoyle spitting out blood. Hey, a blood fountain is way cooler. lol ...But you may be looking at this fancy guy. He's wearing the beautifully detailed Richelieu gold glasses by AIR. They come with chain either the left or right side, and a resize script. The pipe is a group gift by Epia. Hair is a new release by Tableau Vivant available at the main store. And the warm red Aran Knit sweater is a Men Only Hunt hunt prize by ::K::. It comes in male and female, with under shirt and without out. The head is the new TheMeshProject Anime head, it's perfect for villainous bishounen styles! (I will make a separate post about it to tell you more if time allows.)

On Him, The Black Baron:
Glasses: AIR Air_Richelieu_gold (Left)_C (700L)
Sweater: ::K:: Aran Knit Homme Red with Shirts [mesh](MOH5 hunt)(free)
Hair: Tableau Vivant Neve II - Blonds [mesh](250L)
Coat, metals, necktie, shirt, vest: Mr.Poet Military Drape Great Coat Set [mesh](The Men's Department)
Smoking pipe: Epia Mister Pipey [mesh](group gift)(free)
Gloves: O.M.E.N Black Cruising Gloves [mesh](190L)
Pants: Junbug Heathcliff Rake's Trousers - Black Tweed [mesh](150L)
Shoes: PixelFashion Bradford Shoes Black V [mesh] (390L)
Head: TheMeshProject (BETA) Head(m) - Anime (Deluxe) [mesh](5000L)
Eyes: S0NG Winter Snow Eye [mesh] (50L)

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STORYLINE: After an enjoyable evening with Lady Edelweiss, The Black Baron got down to business. Shipments of Royal Blood were being attacked by a criminal gang calling themselves The Wrath of Horus. The disruptions of the blood supply were unforgivable. He reviewed the latest military gadgets, such as the biplane bomber, and drew up a battle plan to ambush the crooks. Unknown to him, a raven listened closely to his plans, then silently disappeared up into the night sky.

The cozy Mission Armchair set by Artisan Fantasy comes in either warm or dark wood. It has 2 solo unisex animations, 4 female, 4 male, 5 cuddles, 3 adore, and 5 adult. The ottoman has 4 solo animations, 5 adult, and 6 punishment. To the left is the Roawenwood Sleek Bondage chair. It comes in either light or dark, with RLV or non-RLV, and 18 animations. On top of the ottoman is the Biplane RARE from the NOMAD diesel punk gacha at OMG Gacha. When you touch the radio controller, the plane will take off and fly and then drop temp rez bombs before landing. Fun. The London Map by Never Totatally Dead is from the Jack Ripper inspired From Hell gacha. The lamp and rug are part of the Noctis Baron Von Scarlet Soft and table set.

Setting:
Chair, ottoman: Artisan Fantasy Mission Armchair Set ~ Warm ~ Adult [mesh](750L)
Chair: Roawenwood Sleek Bondage & Training Chair - Traditional [mesh](450L)
Airplane, controller: NOMAD "R.C BOMBER" RARE, gacha [mesh](OMG gacha)(80L)
Map: Never Totally Dead From Hell *London Map*, gacha [mesh](50L)
Floor lamp, rug: Noctis Baron Von Scarlet Sofa and table [mesh](295L)
Plant 1: C-Outlet Sunlounge Plant [mesh](10L)
Plant 2: C-Outlet Mariu Potted Plant [mesh](10L)
Plant 3: Terrashop Green Orchid GIFT [mesh](1L)
Conservatory: Trompe Loeil Iona Conservatory [mesh](Collabor88)(188L)
Street Lights: Trompe Loeil Trompe Loeil - Iona Path Lights [mesh](Collabor88)(88L)
Gargoyles: Noctis Gothmas Tree and Gargoyle [mesh](155L)

Dark Circus 2: The Ringmaster

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STORYLINE: The vampire leader of the Dark Circus was part Necromancer, part Clown, but all Master of Ceremonies. "Ladies and gentlemen, boils and ghouls, welcome to The Greatest Show Unearthed!"

All fans of Elegant Gothic Lolita and Aristocrat have a treat this round at The Arcade by Remarkable Oblivion, -- the Melancholy set! You can collect the hat, collar, crinoline, garter, and wrist cuffs in black, white, and red versions. I could not resist stylizing this up for the guys. I used all the infernal pieces from the set except for the wrist cuffs. The "leg cage" was a bit daring, but I think turned out pretty cool. (see below)   Pictured above is the new Haus of Darcy piercing and paint set Ri Fhaolchu (Wolf King) and Banríon Faolchú (Wolf Queen) exclusives to We <3 Role Play, (exclusive meaning once September ends, they're gone never to be sold again!) For my image, I used the two bonus items from the Royal Deluxe fatpack: the bonus Blood Drop color piercings, and the bonus liquid Royal Eyeshadow. The Royal Deluxe fatpack includes all 4 metal colors male and female piercing sets plus the bonus Blood Drop, and Wolf King and Queen facepaints including the bonus Royal eyeshadow. Royal Deluxe fatpack is limited to only 200 copies.   On the lips is Ink Spit lip stripe by Forsaken. This is a really nice thin sharp lip stripe and it comes with a faded option and a handy tintable version like I used above to make the stripe red.

On Him, The Ring Master:
Collar: Remarkable Oblivion Melancholy Collar Inferno RARE, gacha [mesh](The Arcade)(75L)
Hat: Remarkable Oblivion Melancholy TopHat Inferno, gacha [mesh](The Arcade)(75L)
Piercings, makeup: Haus of Darcy Rí Fhaolchú & Banríon Faolchú Royal Deluxe [mesh](We <3 Role Play)(150L) Sale 50%
Lip: FORSAKEN Ink spit lip stripe tintable (75L)
Hair: Argrace ARATA - White [mesh] (250L)
Hands: Slink Male Hands Relax [mesh](450L)
Ears: Trap Vampire Ears [mesh](200L)
Eyes: S0NG Winter Violet Eye (50L)
Skin: Kooqla Knight of Rose - silver (990L)

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Another fantastic goodie you will not want to miss is the Twisted Hunt items from Souzou Eien. The Gothbrella shown above is one of three styles you can win at the Twisted gacha. Each umbrella comes with 7 static poses, and one hold pose that is AO compatible. The rares come with a texture change hud for new colors on the fabric, ribbons, beads, metals, and hand grip. Try to find the allusive Twisted hunt object, because inside is the fantastic mesh prop, the Scrying Ruins. It's mod too, so you can change the color of the water bowl like I did, or tint the glowing crystals. For my stylizing, I really love this combination of the ::K:: Buttoned Jodhpurs with the Lassitude & Ennui Wanderlust boots, and BOOM Sixty-Two Jacket.

On Him, The Ring Master:
Cage: Remarkable Oblivion Melancholy Dress Inferno, gacha [mesh](The Arcade)(75L)
Garter: Remarkable Oblivion Melancholy  Garter Inferno, gacha [mesh](The Arcade)(75L)
Umbrella: Souzou Eien Gothbrella Ruffle RARE, gacha [mesh](Twisted Hunt)(75L)
Jacket: BOOM Sixty-Two Jacket Set - sugar [mesh](past, Fantasy Faire)
Pants: ::K:: Buttoned Jodhpurs Plain-Noir Male [mesh] (190L)
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui Wanderlust boots male - black [mesh](280L)
Pose: Clemmm day 3 (30L)

Setting:
Prop: Souzou Eien Scrying Ruins, 17 LI [mesh](Twisted Hunt #028)(free)

Souzou Eien is having the one year anniversary 50% off sale on mesh clothes, there is a free 75L gift card at the landing, and joining the group is free for September and includes all past group gifts. September 1st - 30th

RMK Halloween: Candy Witch

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STORYLINE: At last, Halloween is almost here! The Candy Witch cuddled down on her favorite batty chair, next to her hand painted pumpkins, and began to flip through her beloved recipe book. She giggled with excitement and slurped on her special spider-blood candy-corn popsicle concoction. She had the most delicious halloween candy recipes. They were famous all over the Ghost-side of RMK! 

Lots and lots of goodies in these images from RMK Halloween. The pumpkins are mesh by Half-deer and adorable. You can scale then up or down how you like. The bat chair and tree shadow are by La petite fleur. The chair comes with 3 poses. The cute long shirt is by Rotten Toe and comes grey, orange, and purple. The broom against the wall is a nod to World's End Garden. The fun witch hat by Down Down Down you can touch and change the main colors, ribbons, and gemstone colors. The RMK prize version has two main colors, orange and purple. The retail version has more color options. The Candy Witch's house is a cute cartoony house for 50L you find in the marketplace.

On her, Candy Witch:
Hat: Down Down Down DDD_witch's large hat_RMK [mesh](RMK Halloween)(free)
Shirt: Rotten Toe RMK Halloween Gift - Purple [mesh](RMK Halloween)(free)
Chair, wall art: La petite fleur Halloween BatChair [mesh](RMK Halloween)(free)
Props: Half-Deer Painted Pumpkins [mesh](RMK Halloween)(free)
Shoes: Lassitude & Ennui Batty shoes purple (Wizarding Faire) (280L)
Broom: World's End Garden :::WEG::: Bewitch! Broom (past, RMK Halloween 2012)
House: RE Blueprint Designs Witches Shop w/Spider - Fun Halloween Decoration! (50L)

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STORYLINE: Suddenly she heard a clap of thunder. She threw on a comfy sweater and skirt and stepped outside to admire the beauty of the Ghost Rain. The spirits were already busy catching it, and trying to make a new recipe that could best hers from last Halloween. But it didn't really matter who won as the discoverer of the best new sweet treat, she figured everyone would win since discoveries were shared and enjoyed by all. Halloween was sweet indeed.

The orange fringed sweater is a new group gift by ::K:: and comes in sizes for male and female. Above is the large male size and it works great with NuDoLu's prize skirt. The Candy Witch has gorgeous new glasses by AIR and fun materials enabled Popsicles by [ni.Ju]. Popsicles come with mouth pose, or hand pose, and 3 signal and double flavors. For more information on RMK Halloween, go to: rmk-halloween.blogspot.jp

On her, Candy Witch:
Skirt: NuDoLu Jupe carree Halloween orange [mesh](RMK Halloween)(free)
Glasses: AIR Air_Lutecia_Black_for RMK RMK Halloween)(free)
Nommie: [ni.Ju] Halloween Popsicles RMK PRIZE (with materials)[mesh](RMK Halloween)(free)
Shirt: ::K:: Fringe Pullover Chinesered - pumpkin (group gift)(free)
Lips: The Little Black Dress LBD-Glossy-Sheer-Lipstick-12-Pack (149L)
Hair: Wasabi Pills Kumi Poy Mesh Hair [mesh](250L)
Thanks for your help Fulli!

RMK Gothic Bunny Hunt: The Madhatter

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STORYLINE: Alice lurked around the Queen of Heart's castle. She overheard two guards talking about catching the mole "tallHat." Without a second thought, she snuck into Queen's dungeon to rescue him. After all, this was her fault. He was the one who smuggled information to her. He was the one who challenged her to come in person and see for herself. "Do you understand now Alice, why I want to leave Wonderland?" tallHat breathed. "The soldiers are crazy. The queen is crazy. The cats are crazy. The bunnies are crazy. The only sane soul in Wonderland is myself. I only pretend to be crazy, it's everyone else who is truly mad."

Hunt prize NV tartan pants come in male and female sizes with fun decorative heart and spades elements. The Blue Blood hunt prize comes with two different texture styles. If you have been out on the RMK Gothic sim and seen a really cool flying cards and clock effect when someone types, that is the Theater Chain gacha. Everyone who sees this loves it! There are different colors and clock faces for each of the main Alice in Wonderland characters plus secret rares in the gacha. I highly recommend. *thumbs up*

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On him, Mad Madhatter:

Pants: [NV] Jah pants male and female [mesh] (Alice in RMK Bunny Hunt #12)(free)
Shirt: ::K:: Bow-Tie Shirt Garnet [mesh] (200L)
Jacket: chronokit Fabre Jacket Black [mesh] (300L)
Gloves: FATEwear Gloves - George (tint added) [mesh] (300L)
Belt: BLITZED Plugged Belt - no bag male shape (295L)
Hair: Wasabi Pills Magician Hair - Iceberg (250L)

Shoes: Death Row Designs DRDOLL bozo shoes red (150L / 128L)

Typing Effect: Theater Chain +T*C+Queen of Hearts01 (red) (gacha) (30L)

On Her, Alice dungeon:

Dress: Blue Blood Drink Me Option 2 (2 dress styles) [mesh] (Alice in RMK Bunny Hunt #5)(free)

Shoes: Dark Midday Design "Chubbits" Chunky Lolita Shoes +Socks White [mesh] (165L)

Hair: Lo'Momo Matthiola with color change bow and 2 bang styles (120L)

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STORYLINE: A year later, Alice helped tallHat create a new identity,"Lewis Carroll," and settle down in London. He continues to make hats, albiet in different style from his old trademark top hat. Alice is still Alice but she left investigative journalism. With the help of her former informant, she penned a fictional story about Wonderland. When her new boyfriend comes to visit, she wears a little something extra special just for him.  - the end - 

Alice is wearing sweet intimates from RoA in the Alice theme. It also comes with a black hairbow (not shown). The book prop she is holding is fantastic. It's made by Down Down Down and comes in normal, AFK, and decoration versions. I showing the Quandary flat Irish cap currently available at Buddy walk (ends March 31st), and there is a version with hair is at the Epicosity Spring Fling (ends April 3rd). If you haven't already lost your shirt at The Arcade run down there fast and try your luck with Tableau Vivant backpack gacha. These bags are gorgeous. The Zebra is my favorite. The Cardigen I am wearing is from Paradise Kiss and it's beautifully made. It moves perfectly and fits perfectly and comes with texture change hud. The pants I am wearing are from Cut - N- Draw and they have super chains at the waist and British Flag in denim on the back pockets.

On Him:

Cap: Quandary Irish Flat Cap [mesh] (Spring Fling)(with hair 250L) (Buddy Walk)(200L)

Backpack: Tableau Vivant Backpack - Black [mesh] (The Arcade)

Cardigan: Paradise Kiss Nil-mesh cardigan-red [mesh] (299L)

Pants: Cut -N- Draw jeans black [mesh] (350L)

On Her:

Undergarments, bow: RoA Eat Me<3 Lingerie (Alice) (Alice in RMK Bunny Hunt #26)(free)

Prop: Down Down Down DDD_Fairy tale Book_Alice [mesh] (Alice in RMK Bunny Hunt #17)(free)

Cardigan: Mr Poet Bat sleeve knit coat [mesh] (free)

Fulli, its been a wonderful year of making fun & cool images. I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you!

News Report: Groups Gifts and Freebies 10

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1) ::K:: Super Skinny Multi-Mix, ::K:: Super Skinny Plain-Turquoise [mesh] (free)
2) YDEA Mayo Men gift (group gift)(free)
3) Colors Free D fatpack, Gift fatpack, Gift C fatpack, Free A fatpack (free)
4) Ayashi Kaname-March and Jasmina-March [mesh] (group gift)(free)
5) IKON Lucid Eyes - Machine (group gift, this week only)(free)
6) Pekas LongMan brown (group gift)(free)
7) Tableau Vivant Meggings [mesh] (Freestyle) (free)
8) Crickets "Jax" Mesh Outfit [mesh] (group gift, 50L to join)(free)
9) F*cking Ninjas Deathless - part of the Vampire Series (group gift)(free)
10) Never Totally Dead The Old Shelve [mesh] (group gift)(free)

Hunt Report: Tainted Love 3

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As I give dating advice to Vonie, he has a faraway look in his eye. I wonder if he is paying attention, or daydreaming.

Dating Rule 3: Love won't magically fall in your lap, you have go out there and get it.

Heart Hunter
Tattoo, chest heart: Kre-ations Forced to Love {tatto} (Tainted Love #41)(1L)
Eyes, Bloody Tears: Frick Cruel Eyes (Tainted Love #65)(1L)
Collar: insanya Collar - Lotus - Tainted Love Version (Tainted Love #35 )(1L)
Coat: ::K:: Swing Coat Valentine's Gift [mesh] (gift)(1L)
Belt: Trident Heart Hunter Belt [M] (Tainted Love #52)(1L)
Harness: ContraptioN Pseudo Amor Harness [mesh] (Tainted Love #25)(1L)
Prop: Trident Jewelry Trident Heart Hunter Necklace II M (Tainted Love #53)(1L)
Pants: Redrum Carnivale Jeans b/w Scuffed - black [mesh] (89L)
Shoes: Death Row Designs drd boundcuffed red CA (150L/128L)
Hair: Dura The 2nd year Anniversary hair (past group gift)
Set: Pandemonium Ransacked Shack (Tainted Love #24)(1L)

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Dating Rule 4: Dress sharp. Wear a nicely tailored suit.

Ladykiller
Outfit, Fedora: Nomine Tainted Pinstripe Suit, Fedora [mesh](Tainted Love #18)(1L)
Nommie, Dragger: Yellow JesteR Tainted Love Juice, Chef knife (Tainted Love #1)(free)
Shoulder Holster: Tainted Designs {::.Tainted~Mr. Mafia.::}  (60 Linden Weekend 2/9-2/10)(60L)
Skybox: Distorted Dreams A Date to Remember Skybox (Tainted Love #20)(1L)