Reacting To Smash Bros Documentary

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  • Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024

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  • @trillaggaming2404
    @trillaggaming2404 4 года назад +1878

    Despite of what people have been saying I love the reaction videos ZeRo! Whether it’s to memes or smash news or whatever I think it’s great and you should keep it up! Anyone else agree?

    • @ZeRoWondering
      @ZeRoWondering  4 года назад +147

      Appreciate it man! The feedback has been more positive from what I've asked people and it's also performing better. It's more fun for me especially and I hope that translates into more fun videos for you guys!

    • @doggem4792
      @doggem4792 4 года назад +10

      i definitely agree

    • @ampersand7145
      @ampersand7145 4 года назад +6

      For sure

    • @TheMrBlanky
      @TheMrBlanky 4 года назад +11

      Just stop. Reaction videos are trash content

    • @Kaz999998
      @Kaz999998 4 года назад +9

      I like the reactions to Smash community content, but I'm not a fan of the cringey Smash memes reaction videos

  • @vidswithliam4243
    @vidswithliam4243 4 года назад +565

    My favorite thing from Wife is him saying that two samuses with charge shots makes his butt hole pucker

  • @waifoo4300
    @waifoo4300 4 года назад +451

    Kens mom started talking trash, that’s when it was over for her lmao

    • @Rustyhound-Cartoons
      @Rustyhound-Cartoons 4 года назад +33

      Kens mom: Very good honey you have defeated almost every top smash player in the world, well done!
      Ken: What do you mean almost?!
      Kens mom: Well you see, there's just one person you will never be able to defeat
      Ken: Who is this player?
      Kens mom: Me!!!

    • @zhac4980
      @zhac4980 4 года назад +10

      *Megalovania starts playing*

    • @revolvingworld2676
      @revolvingworld2676 4 года назад

      Is this a Persona 3 reference?

  • @lucasargandona4658
    @lucasargandona4658 4 года назад +183

    3:50 When he said "Melee nerds that have no purpose" I felt that 😭

    • @TheMike0088
      @TheMike0088 4 года назад +32

      I think he actually said "smelly nerds", which is even worse haha

    • @shady8045
      @shady8045 4 года назад

      its worse because he said "smelly"

  • @andyrice4867
    @andyrice4867 4 года назад +226

    I’ve seen this documentary like 3 times, so cool to see the ZeRo breakdown!

    • @JustArcher19
      @JustArcher19 4 года назад +2

      Saaaaame

    • @yurimidna3326
      @yurimidna3326 4 года назад

      This is honestly the best doccumentary ive seen...

    • @shardofkingdoms9816
      @shardofkingdoms9816 4 года назад +1

      Andy Rice those are rookie numbers. Lol just jokes. Fr tho I watched it like 21 times I need help.

    • @bigtoblerone8446
      @bigtoblerone8446 4 года назад

      ive seen it twice only~

  • @duchi882
    @duchi882 4 года назад +627

    *I rate this Documentary*
    Quality Content/10

    • @retrokingranch
      @retrokingranch 4 года назад +4

      Smelly Melee players/10 would never wear deodorant again, IGN

  • @Yin7094
    @Yin7094 4 года назад +78

    this documentary is a 4 hours long masterpiece. my favorite part is the segment on isai. he's the one who inspired me to pick up captain falcon.

    • @OsKarMike1306
      @OsKarMike1306 4 года назад +12

      There's just something about watching Isai play Falcon. He looks like he fully optomized the character in the most natural way, truly a thing of beauty.
      That and his legendary sand bags, which are lowkey hilarious.

    • @CrimsonOptics
      @CrimsonOptics 4 года назад +2

      Isai is my favorite smasher. He inspires me to play Falcon as well.

    • @erickfernando18
      @erickfernando18 4 года назад +1

      dude is a god lol too bad he loves to sandbag

    • @WusigiDr1
      @WusigiDr1 4 года назад

      Me too dawg!

  • @skywalker1335
    @skywalker1335 4 года назад +236

    I would love to see your reaction to the entire thing 100%

    • @TrentCafe
      @TrentCafe 4 года назад

      Walker Farnsworth why?

  • @MrBurningRadio
    @MrBurningRadio 4 года назад +114

    This feels like a Directors Cut or something like that, I absolutely love it. Especially when the series is such a big part of your childhood and now you realize what was going on. This is like learning about my peoples history. Keep up content like that ZeRo, it is amazing to watch.

  • @Aflay1
    @Aflay1 4 года назад +149

    Me: wants to hear Zero’s stories
    Zero: *infinite context*
    Me: _squeeeeeeee_

  • @lems7517
    @lems7517 4 года назад +70

    11:00 The Zelda music makes this scene 100x better and I don't know why

    • @ruiribeiro8010
      @ruiribeiro8010 4 года назад +2

      Ikr

    • @shine-ub6eb
      @shine-ub6eb 4 года назад +2

      Ikr

    • @woopboop1481
      @woopboop1481 4 года назад +2

      Ikr

    • @rednovaproductions5247
      @rednovaproductions5247 4 года назад

      Yeah hateno village from botw, I don’t regret spending so much time on that game that I can recognize most of the music.

    • @xaviersky47141
      @xaviersky47141 4 года назад +2

      @@rednovaproductions5247 Pretty sure this ain't Hateno village

  • @BLU3B3RRY_B4LL3D
    @BLU3B3RRY_B4LL3D 4 года назад +86

    "You can do whatever you want with your character." Im a daisy main now

  • @double2254
    @double2254 4 года назад +70

    Now, he will try...
    *Plays Zidane Bebop*
    The most nostalgic line I know in Smash, use it all the to meme

  • @infinit33
    @infinit33 4 года назад +55

    I can't wait to see more of your reaction on this documentary Zero

  • @lukasr.5892
    @lukasr.5892 4 года назад +37

    I would like to thank you zero for producing great content and inspiring me to keep playing even when I get shut out at tournaments

  • @silvahedgehog
    @silvahedgehog 4 года назад +66

    I’m super interested in Azen now. He’s just super interesting

    • @MaximeFrjq
      @MaximeFrjq 4 года назад +6

      He’s a really quiet but cool guy. I think you can find a “recent” video with him on Chillin’s channel

    • @nathanlee8494
      @nathanlee8494 4 года назад +4

      interesting...

    • @pixellego4773
      @pixellego4773 4 года назад +3

      Im really intrested in you

    • @henry3457
      @henry3457 4 года назад

      @@dan78789 shit bro you find Ling Lings everywhere.

    • @darkpwnu9189
      @darkpwnu9189 4 года назад

      Henry Anderson go practice for 40hr

  • @EpicGamer-te6cm
    @EpicGamer-te6cm 4 года назад +117

    I was literally watching it, a five year old documentary, when I got this notification.
    what are the chances

    • @researchinbreeder
      @researchinbreeder 4 года назад +1

      Zero is Undisputed best from 4, (and not too shabby at Brawl/PM), but I'd argue he's not even top 10 in Ultimate. He's great obviously, but the competition in Ultimate is strong and he doesn't really do Tourneys anymore.
      In "modern" Smash (4 and Ultimate), I'd say MKLeo is actually the best; Arguably top 3 in Smash 4, being one of the few players who could make Zero sweat during his prime, and most likely the current best in Ultimate.
      And ofc HBox is the current best in Melee, though most of the top Melee players have been turning their attention to Ultimate (except maybe the Swedes will go back, bc both Armada and Leffen were noticeably uncomfortable with the Puff buffs).

    • @spencerthompson6044
      @spencerthompson6044 4 года назад

      Can calculate odds. Must know how many times a day you watch the documentary though

    • @ramtheman8044
      @ramtheman8044 4 года назад

      researchinbreeder there’s like three top level melee players who seriously play ultimate and zero is probably not even top 50 in ultimate anymore much less top 10

    • @jsmithers.
      @jsmithers. 4 года назад +2

      @@researchinbreeder Ok but if you want a best overall smash player for all games, its clearly Mew2King.

    • @jsmithers.
      @jsmithers. 4 года назад +1

      @Velozitti Isai did it in Smash 64. Also what's Leo's streak at ?

  • @sinzilla3826
    @sinzilla3826 4 года назад +15

    Man I really hope you continue on reacting to the documentary. I really like your other perspective on those smash related things that happened.

  • @phoenix5029
    @phoenix5029 4 года назад +29

    Incidentally, I came across a video of M2K providing commentary on the doc, and that final shot in his episode had him mention you.
    Took a closer look and I realized "wait, is that really ZeRo?"

  • @AlexRoseGames
    @AlexRoseGames 4 года назад +5

    I've watched everyone's rewatch of the doc (hugs, chillin, m2k etc. etc.) and surprisingly this is the best one. You actually pausing and adding so much detail to the doc is such a better format than everyone else's. I can't wait to watch the whole doc like this, I hope you carry on.

  • @Sunshine-eo2sp
    @Sunshine-eo2sp 4 года назад +21

    11:18 ty for the BOTW music I needed that

    • @Mrmigi1000
      @Mrmigi1000 4 года назад

      Caught that too, brought back hella memories. lol

  • @Imm0rtal49
    @Imm0rtal49 4 года назад +5

    I remember watching the entire documentary in one go like 4 years go. I was sick as a dog. My boss sent me home before I could clock in. I just laid in bed all day watching it lol best documentary ever!

  • @DenDhur
    @DenDhur 4 года назад +3

    Man, I've rewatched this doc 3-4 times, def wanna watch Zero go through the whole thing.

  • @SpaghettiJoBayBay
    @SpaghettiJoBayBay 4 года назад

    I enjoy these kinds of videos very much because there's not much smashers on RUclips who go into detail on old school competitive smash. ZeRo isn't just reacting to the videos but he's giving us insider info on how Smash was back then. Its something I don't see much Smashers on RUclips talk about.

  • @H8B7L
    @H8B7L 4 года назад +1

    14:00 Something similar happened in Yugioh in 05. A tournament was organized between the best players of Germany, Austria and Swiss. A random austrian who was part of Team Austria talked mad trash in the forums and everybody hated him. Everybody was looking forward to see this guy getting beat. Not only did he win, he used a card that nobody played before and became a staple after.

    • @TedjiroKamado
      @TedjiroKamado 4 года назад

      H8B7L which card was that im interested

    • @H8B7L
      @H8B7L 4 года назад

      @@TedjiroKamado Apprentice Magician. I remember now, it was in 2004 not 2005 because all the powerful spells were still legal.

  • @pwnismaximus
    @pwnismaximus 4 года назад +8

    I really loved this video! You have an extra insider perspective that adds a lot (on top of being funny af, lol)

  • @Reldan
    @Reldan 4 года назад

    Please do the rest of the series! I watched these before but you bring such great insight into them that it elevates the experience. This is less like a "Reacts" video and more like a director commentary filling in details. Great stuff!

  • @erukizan
    @erukizan 4 года назад +8

    Love the animal crossing music in the background when you spoke, it was so chill it fit really well!

  • @NunchuckPup
    @NunchuckPup 4 года назад +4

    Excited for the rest of this series! Love the commentary, and ZeRo's excitement is contagious.

  • @sizor74
    @sizor74 4 года назад

    Normally I'm not big on reaction videos, but I really enjoy watching Zero react to smash content because he always explains the backstory to everything; you can really tell he actually KNOWS what he's talking about, it isn't just a simple reaction.

  • @tisa4471
    @tisa4471 4 года назад +22

    Love the content Zero! Keeps me happy 😊

  • @danielmajor3777
    @danielmajor3777 4 года назад

    Watched the documentary twice. It's the reason I watch your videos.
    Your commentary added to the documentary makes it like a bonus feature. It's great.

  • @aetherblackbolt1301
    @aetherblackbolt1301 4 года назад +9

    More "directors cut" insight on these things! Your personal view of being there in person and knowing about it the best.

  • @DanielKimdanielkim90
    @DanielKimdanielkim90 4 года назад

    Yes! Please continue to make videos of your reaction to the documentary! I enjoy rewatching it with your reaction spliced in between the doc.

  • @eulefranz944
    @eulefranz944 4 года назад +22

    React to alllll the parts! This was really cool:]

  • @UnsentBigby
    @UnsentBigby 4 года назад +2

    I loved this episode. It gave so much insight into melee for me as well as how everything used to be

  • @shadowX50
    @shadowX50 4 года назад

    Thanks for doing this commentary man. I remember i was probably like 10 years old when melee first came out and I have only ever saw it as just a fun game me and my brother can play together. I never knew or realized competitive smash brothers was a thing until I watched some guys at my college play project m. Watching some of your commentary videos for the past few days shows me how close knit and how niche the smash community is in the past and its pretty amazing in my honest opinion.

  • @tjbrawley9266
    @tjbrawley9266 4 года назад

    I had no clue house tourneys were ever a thing! The way you described them sounds like a whole different world, wish there was some more vids of them and studf

  • @Andydemon1
    @Andydemon1 4 года назад +3

    I was just thinking as soon as I realized the video was almost over that I wanted to see you react to more of the documentary.

  • @sgtfignewton9413
    @sgtfignewton9413 4 года назад +1

    you can tell he's reacting from heart and speaking his mind based off how he's bobbing up and down when he talks to the camera. usually something you only see from someone talking about something they're excited to talk about.

  • @orangelion94
    @orangelion94 4 года назад +2

    Please do more of this documentary, I love stories from og smash

  • @javrich
    @javrich 4 года назад

    Yes! Please continue with these videos! They are fun and we get insight of cool Smash Community trivia in the process haha

  • @skullkrusher4418
    @skullkrusher4418 4 года назад

    I completely agree with you zero when you said the best way to design a game is a low entry skill level and a high skill cap. It makes the game enjoyable to everyone and it allows you to unlock so many different techniques and it really adds to the replayability of a game like smash that seems so simple on the surface but has turned into an incredibly complex fighting game.

  • @StarScreamX
    @StarScreamX 4 года назад +15

    I’ve watched this documentary literally 6 times now. I haven’t watched a movie that many times.

    • @victorhale
      @victorhale 4 года назад

      10 times for me before today

    • @remicou8420
      @remicou8420 4 года назад

      You have literally used up 24 hours of your life to ones and zeros

    • @victorhale
      @victorhale 4 года назад +1

      Rémi Coulombe and that’s scary because?

    • @CyanPHD
      @CyanPHD 4 года назад

      @@victorhale 😂😂😂

  • @bodenmiller5504
    @bodenmiller5504 4 года назад

    I really truly appreciate and enjoy this additional context that ZeRo's bringing to the doc. I've seen it three times now and to hear all this "behind the scenes" and personal experiences is just phenomenal.
    I'd love to see this analysis continue..

  • @cowancrow7179
    @cowancrow7179 4 года назад

    I like to think I'm a big fan of Smash but I never knew about all this stuff, it's honestly really interesting to see how Smash started before it became so big. Hearing about crews and stuff. It's fun

  • @novahikari
    @novahikari 4 года назад +1

    you must as well keep going. I really like the documentary and you giving your insight is a really nice touch. probably one of my favorite videos you’ve done.

  • @jasonviereck851
    @jasonviereck851 4 года назад

    DO THE REST OF THE DOCUMENTARY THIS WAS HALLARIOUS I LOVEED IT SO MUCH ZERO!!

  • @nimbus5459
    @nimbus5459 4 года назад

    I like this video because Zero gives behind the scenes and personal experiences that make watching the documentary even more entertaining.

  • @UltimateTS64
    @UltimateTS64 4 года назад

    Bro I love these videos learning more about the foundation of the Esport I'm taking up nowadays. Thank you to everyone who founded my passion, without your dedication and passion I wouldn't have this Esport

  • @RandysOfWar
    @RandysOfWar 4 года назад

    Honestly these videos are very entertaining. You may not be out there winning tourneys for ultimate, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be making quality content. You provide insight of a vet in the scene.
    People are always going to hate on anything new. You seem to be in your element when talking about these kinds of things/reacting. I want to see more of this kind of content.

  • @thexbigxgreen
    @thexbigxgreen 4 года назад

    You are a fantastic communicator, very lucid and well-spoken. Love watching your reaction videos, you're incredibly insightful!

  • @JEST7STARS
    @JEST7STARS 4 года назад +2

    PLEASE do more parts to this reaction, this is so great

  • @jokatech
    @jokatech 4 года назад

    What I love about the documentary, was that it encapsulated the period of competitive gaming that grew before the days of online gaming and tournaments. I remember that era so well, because I'm in the same age group as the original gods of smash, and I played some of those early tournaments. It's surprising that Zero remembers that with how young he is.

  • @Wisdomx01
    @Wisdomx01 4 года назад

    Not going to lie I was hoping for more like gameplay/coaching from this channel. But this is my favorite documentary being reacted to by my favorite smash RUclipsr and I’m REALLY enjoying this. Thanks ZeRo.

  • @Heebie-Deebies
    @Heebie-Deebies 4 года назад +8

    I loved this documentary. It was pretty great to Zero react.

  • @KingGreat-ib3pb
    @KingGreat-ib3pb 4 года назад

    This really different of you zero and I 100% support your new route of content of showing us the history of smash bros and even funny moments keep it up you impress your followers I can tell.

  • @jart6959
    @jart6959 4 года назад +2

    At my High School we had a club called video game club and what we do is just play games or talk about games till 4:20,we host our own Smash tournaments my first year it was one of my friends last year he won his last tournament he signed the belt is still at the school shout out to my friend Ethan so after he left
    there was only 3 people who were really good at the game (Smash 4) during my last year 2 of them faced off they both played Cloud both different versions I recorded the match its uploaded on my channel and it was intense shout out to my friends Mitch and Carlos

  • @chayob8914
    @chayob8914 3 года назад +2

    Watching in 2021. I miss Zero videos tbh

  • @rectangleman4392
    @rectangleman4392 4 года назад +1

    More than anything I miss ratchet melee, my first tournament was in a hotel room, 15 smashers, half of us kids, crammed into a one bed room, my car got towed, and I slept on the floor with nothing but carpet to sleep on next to like 5 other dudes, Colbol was the youngest person there and he won. The good old days.

  • @diamondback777
    @diamondback777 4 года назад +1

    Love these reaction videos. Definitely helpful,entertaining, and informative. I wish the other communities I’m involved were as interactive as ssb.

  • @cheorantes4785
    @cheorantes4785 4 года назад +1

    I've always wanted to see those documentaries!! Omg, thanks Zero! I would love to see you react to the rest please make it happen

  • @luismichel-esquivel3505
    @luismichel-esquivel3505 4 года назад +1

    Yo do the whole series! I haven't watched the actual documentary but seeing it with your "directors cut" is super interesting

  • @SOLs2010
    @SOLs2010 4 года назад

    I really want to see zero cover more of the documentary, he really gives you some really solid context because he was in so deep looking forward to hopefully seeing more

  • @victorhale
    @victorhale 4 года назад

    This is the fourth commentary of the smash documentary that I will be enjoy watching. This is the 11th time I’ve watched the documentary and looking forward to this series fully cuz this shit never gets old.
    P.S. AIM holy shit that brings back memories XD. Also your laughter is hella contagious 😷 😆

  • @pp1476
    @pp1476 4 года назад +9

    Hey zero what's up. I actually in chile now! I love your videos so much!!! You're my favorite smash player

  • @Junya01
    @Junya01 4 года назад

    Bro the context u give in these reaction vids are priceless, really makes me appreciate Smash a lot more!

  • @hellostacks
    @hellostacks 4 года назад

    I remember watching this in 2013-14 when this came out and I ditched hanging out with a bunch of friends to watch the first episode

  • @armyspy9797
    @armyspy9797 4 года назад +5

    That ending was so hype

  • @elimun10
    @elimun10 4 года назад +3

    11:40 - 11:48
    He just described Team Yell in a nutshell 😂

  • @mcfincher29
    @mcfincher29 4 года назад

    This is the best video I've seen on this channel so far. Having not seen the Smash Documentary beforehand though. It was hype.

  • @nerdingitup9210
    @nerdingitup9210 4 года назад

    Zero was always my hero even til this day. Sucks that there was people that didnt appreciate greatness

  • @f1r3-y_l1on2
    @f1r3-y_l1on2 4 года назад

    Zero already that old grandpa telling the story of his youth. I love it, all the insider context is awesome for somebody like me who isn't all about the competitive side of video games.

  • @NikoHTX
    @NikoHTX 4 года назад

    I got to experience smash in 2009-2011. It was great going to smash fests and meeting the wide range of people. I was shit at the game but they always have pointers about the game. Also the territory part, I felt that in Texas with all the major cities and the highlight money match, Texas vs another state or even country during a tourney was the best.

  • @bboysupes
    @bboysupes 4 года назад +1

    That was so good that I was kinda upset that the video ended. Definitely bring us the rest!

  • @astral.realm_
    @astral.realm_ 4 года назад +1

    Zero react only works when he’s knowledgeable on the subject and gives us cool insights on the videos. The meme one was hard to watch but i feel like he’s just tryna find his footing and future vids might be a lil better. Yeah these vids are stupidly easy to make but at the end of the day they’re pretty entertaining and it’s cool to see his take on stuff.

  • @mattman-rl4te
    @mattman-rl4te 4 года назад +1

    Mew2 went to my high school and he would just write down melee and brawl combos in his notebook non stop. Dude memorized the physics of the game and played it in his head

  • @TheUltimateSpankston
    @TheUltimateSpankston 4 года назад +1

    Love watching these kind of ZeRo videos. His reactions and analysis are always honest and on point.

  • @x9x9x9x9x9
    @x9x9x9x9x9 4 года назад +28

    react to one of those "best of M2K" videos or other top players being weird.

  • @wellperegrine0214
    @wellperegrine0214 4 года назад +6

    Drinking game idea:
    Zero mentions quitting or says "I was thinking about quitting"

  • @MakoCrisisVII.
    @MakoCrisisVII. 4 года назад

    This was dope and gave me more motivation to get better at the game. You should do the rest of it.

  • @Meracog
    @Meracog 4 года назад

    What makes it better is the god like context that's given.

  • @double2254
    @double2254 4 года назад +22

    So this gonna be a series as we rewatch the entirety of the documentary?

  • @starstorm4077
    @starstorm4077 4 года назад

    I can't believe people have been so against you doing what you enjoy. I enjoy your videos way more when I can't predict every upload. The more variety the better imo. I really loved the last couple of videos from you especially because you seem to be having fun.

  • @LTLTTV
    @LTLTTV 4 года назад

    I WANT MOREEEE, PLEASE THAT WAS SOOOO COOOOLLLL ZEROOOO!!!!! WHY DDID U HAVE TO LEAVE IT ON A CLIFF HANGER, IM SO HYPED RN!!!!

  • @MonadoJoJo
    @MonadoJoJo 4 года назад

    I've been loving these types if videos! Keep them up man!

  • @AxeloftheKey
    @AxeloftheKey 4 года назад

    Reactions to this documentary is a great video series idea. Excited to see more!

  • @tulaamami7759
    @tulaamami7759 4 года назад +4

    Rip this man career

  • @JustArcher19
    @JustArcher19 4 года назад

    Yes ! Plz do the rest! Id love to re-watch this with extra insight!😁

  • @arcmangaming7889
    @arcmangaming7889 4 года назад

    Ken had those true taunt to body combos.
    we want more zero!!

  • @sonsmurfin7593
    @sonsmurfin7593 4 года назад +6

    “Hit challenger while exclusively playing kennen”
    *cries in hashinshin*

  • @SmurphFe
    @SmurphFe 4 года назад

    your description of what makes a good game at around 2:50 is exactly why i love rocket league.

  • @calixthenustv6739
    @calixthenustv6739 4 года назад +14

    Last time I was this early, Metallica released an album at the same time Nintendo released Smash Brawl

  • @CyanPHD
    @CyanPHD 4 года назад +1

    13:17 really killed me imagine you and your mom eating breakfast with 8 grown men for a week 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
    I freaking love Melee times

  • @Boltizar49
    @Boltizar49 4 года назад +1

    It’s weird to think about L Canceling being this underground and unknown mechanic when it was on the official website for 64 as a tip.

  • @kmoonforest9445
    @kmoonforest9445 4 года назад

    I'd love to see more of this series!

  • @Yin7094
    @Yin7094 4 года назад

    hey zero, it would be amazing to go through the rest of the documentary with you, you bring so much context to these videos, it's really entertaining and educative at the same time.

  • @AlexanderDarkShadow
    @AlexanderDarkShadow 4 года назад +1

    Hey Zero, I just want to thank you for everything that you've done to make an inclusive community with differing content that varies from day to day. I'm glad you're happy, and that you're working hard, keep moving forward! ^_^

  • @Umbugjug
    @Umbugjug 4 года назад +6

    when Zero almost quit smash at one point
    me:**confused screaming**

  • @glaba24
    @glaba24 4 года назад +1

    ZeRo, you should skim that subspace emissary fan-fic thing, the one that used to be the longest english work ever written.