The Narrator.
@neverdecaying.bsky.social
I’m only delusional if I’m wrong. And I’m not wrong. I can’t be wrong.
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I am the quiet you’ve been longing for.
December 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I am the quiet you’ve been longing for.
"... Uh-huh. And you're aware this all just sounds like a way to save face for trying to kill me, aren't you?"
And now the world-ending Princess you've decided to trust thinks you're either insane or a compulsive liar. Good going, "hero."
As you bring the saw to the door, it gives. Obviously. +
And now the world-ending Princess you've decided to trust thinks you're either insane or a compulsive liar. Good going, "hero."
As you bring the saw to the door, it gives. Obviously. +
+
YOU'RE A DANGEROUS INDIVIDUAL TO CROSS.
ALSO HE TRIED TO CONTROL MY BODY AND LOCKED US IN HERE.
[IT REVS THE CHAINSAW, BEFORE TRYING TO SAW THROUGH THE DOOR.]
YOU'RE A DANGEROUS INDIVIDUAL TO CROSS.
ALSO HE TRIED TO CONTROL MY BODY AND LOCKED US IN HERE.
[IT REVS THE CHAINSAW, BEFORE TRYING TO SAW THROUGH THE DOOR.]
December 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
"... Uh-huh. And you're aware this all just sounds like a way to save face for trying to kill me, aren't you?"
And now the world-ending Princess you've decided to trust thinks you're either insane or a compulsive liar. Good going, "hero."
As you bring the saw to the door, it gives. Obviously. +
And now the world-ending Princess you've decided to trust thinks you're either insane or a compulsive liar. Good going, "hero."
As you bring the saw to the door, it gives. Obviously. +
"Uh... sure? Who's 'he,' though?"
You make the half-witted, asinine, and quite frankly insane decision to put the Princess down to attempt opening the secure door. She leans against the wall of the stairwell.
What, are you a monarchist or something? Or just a pure nihilist? This is a lot of +
You make the half-witted, asinine, and quite frankly insane decision to put the Princess down to attempt opening the secure door. She leans against the wall of the stairwell.
What, are you a monarchist or something? Or just a pure nihilist? This is a lot of +
+
KEEPING FROM ME.
KEEPING FROM ME.
December 18, 2025 at 5:01 AM
"Uh... sure? Who's 'he,' though?"
You make the half-witted, asinine, and quite frankly insane decision to put the Princess down to attempt opening the secure door. She leans against the wall of the stairwell.
What, are you a monarchist or something? Or just a pure nihilist? This is a lot of +
You make the half-witted, asinine, and quite frankly insane decision to put the Princess down to attempt opening the secure door. She leans against the wall of the stairwell.
What, are you a monarchist or something? Or just a pure nihilist? This is a lot of +
It's the end of *everything.* There is no "living after," because there is no "living," period. I cannot believe you're so selfish that you'd end the lives of countless people to spare the life of one. A subjugating monarch, no less.
...Gah. Fine. You lift the Princess into your arms, and she +
...Gah. Fine. You lift the Princess into your arms, and she +
PRINCESS UP THE STAIRS.]
December 16, 2025 at 6:47 AM
It's the end of *everything.* There is no "living after," because there is no "living," period. I cannot believe you're so selfish that you'd end the lives of countless people to spare the life of one. A subjugating monarch, no less.
...Gah. Fine. You lift the Princess into your arms, and she +
...Gah. Fine. You lift the Princess into your arms, and she +
I didn't *want* to, but you've forced my hand. I'm not about to let the world end because you got *bored.*
You try to grab the Princess, but your hand remains firmly in place.
( His words are hollow. Push any further and it's like He isn't even here. )
"...What, having second thoughts? Don't +
You try to grab the Princess, but your hand remains firmly in place.
( His words are hollow. Push any further and it's like He isn't even here. )
"...What, having second thoughts? Don't +
YOU COULD HAVE CONTROLLED ME THIS ENTIRE TIME, ASSHOLE?
[IT FORCES ITSELF TO TRY TO GRAB AHOLD OF THE PRINCESS ANYWAYS. FEELING A FORM OF SPITE TOWARDS THE NARRATOR. TO HELL WITH HIM AND THIS PLACE.]
SHOULD HAVE NEVER TRUSTED YOU. THE OTHER YOU OR THIS YOU.
[IT FORCES ITSELF TO TRY TO GRAB AHOLD OF THE PRINCESS ANYWAYS. FEELING A FORM OF SPITE TOWARDS THE NARRATOR. TO HELL WITH HIM AND THIS PLACE.]
SHOULD HAVE NEVER TRUSTED YOU. THE OTHER YOU OR THIS YOU.
"Perfect."
She holds out a hand so you can lift her out of the water. No, you can't just let her out like this!
... *I* can't just let her out like this. Before you can grab hold of the Princess, your body locks rigidly in place, completely and entirely frozen. You are *not* freeing her.
She holds out a hand so you can lift her out of the water. No, you can't just let her out like this!
... *I* can't just let her out like this. Before you can grab hold of the Princess, your body locks rigidly in place, completely and entirely frozen. You are *not* freeing her.
December 16, 2025 at 6:24 AM
I didn't *want* to, but you've forced my hand. I'm not about to let the world end because you got *bored.*
You try to grab the Princess, but your hand remains firmly in place.
( His words are hollow. Push any further and it's like He isn't even here. )
"...What, having second thoughts? Don't +
You try to grab the Princess, but your hand remains firmly in place.
( His words are hollow. Push any further and it's like He isn't even here. )
"...What, having second thoughts? Don't +
"Perfect."
She holds out a hand so you can lift her out of the water. No, you can't just let her out like this!
... *I* can't just let her out like this. Before you can grab hold of the Princess, your body locks rigidly in place, completely and entirely frozen. You are *not* freeing her.
She holds out a hand so you can lift her out of the water. No, you can't just let her out like this!
... *I* can't just let her out like this. Before you can grab hold of the Princess, your body locks rigidly in place, completely and entirely frozen. You are *not* freeing her.
[IT WOULD BE EASY. BUT IN ORDER TO LIVE A BIT LONGER. IT NEEDS TO MAKE THE PLAYING FIELD MORE EVEN. IT'S HARD TO GET GOOD BLOOD IN THE WATER ANYWAYS.
SO AGAINST ITS BETTER JUDGEMENT, IT PUTS THE SHOTGUN AWAY.]
FINE. SEEMS TO BE THE ONLY REAL OPTION THAT DOESN'T JUST REPEAT WHAT HAPPENED LAST TIME.
SO AGAINST ITS BETTER JUDGEMENT, IT PUTS THE SHOTGUN AWAY.]
FINE. SEEMS TO BE THE ONLY REAL OPTION THAT DOESN'T JUST REPEAT WHAT HAPPENED LAST TIME.
"So do we have a deal?"
December 16, 2025 at 5:57 AM
"Perfect."
She holds out a hand so you can lift her out of the water. No, you can't just let her out like this!
... *I* can't just let her out like this. Before you can grab hold of the Princess, your body locks rigidly in place, completely and entirely frozen. You are *not* freeing her.
She holds out a hand so you can lift her out of the water. No, you can't just let her out like this!
... *I* can't just let her out like this. Before you can grab hold of the Princess, your body locks rigidly in place, completely and entirely frozen. You are *not* freeing her.
"I don't need you to cut me out."
She raises her shackled hand, lifting the chain out of the water. It's rusted from countless time soaking under the surface, and she doesn't even break a sweat as she snaps the links.
She hops off the rock and into the water, swimming close to where you stand.
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She raises her shackled hand, lifting the chain out of the water. It's rusted from countless time soaking under the surface, and she doesn't even break a sweat as she snaps the links.
She hops off the rock and into the water, swimming close to where you stand.
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I'D HAVE TO CUT YOU OUT OF THE SHACKLE. UNLESS YOU CAN BREAK IT AGAIN.
[IT DOUBTS SHE TRUSTS IT ENOUGH TO LET IT CLOSE ENOUGH TO STAB AGAIN. BUT IT DOESN'T TRUST HER ENOUGH TO HAVE A WEAPON AT ALL.]
[IT DOUBTS SHE TRUSTS IT ENOUGH TO LET IT CLOSE ENOUGH TO STAB AGAIN. BUT IT DOESN'T TRUST HER ENOUGH TO HAVE A WEAPON AT ALL.]
"Not if you want to get out of here alive."
Of course you have a choice. If you shoot her in the head, I greatly doubt she'd have the physical ability to do much of anything, and she certainly couldn't kill you in such a state.
Of course you have a choice. If you shoot her in the head, I greatly doubt she'd have the physical ability to do much of anything, and she certainly couldn't kill you in such a state.
December 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"I don't need you to cut me out."
She raises her shackled hand, lifting the chain out of the water. It's rusted from countless time soaking under the surface, and she doesn't even break a sweat as she snaps the links.
She hops off the rock and into the water, swimming close to where you stand.
+
She raises her shackled hand, lifting the chain out of the water. It's rusted from countless time soaking under the surface, and she doesn't even break a sweat as she snaps the links.
She hops off the rock and into the water, swimming close to where you stand.
+
"Not if you want to get out of here alive."
Of course you have a choice. If you shoot her in the head, I greatly doubt she'd have the physical ability to do much of anything, and she certainly couldn't kill you in such a state.
Of course you have a choice. If you shoot her in the head, I greatly doubt she'd have the physical ability to do much of anything, and she certainly couldn't kill you in such a state.
DO I EVEN REALLY HAVE A CHOICE?
[IT WANTS TO FIRE. IT ALSO KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED LAST TIME. MAYBE WHEN THEY'RE OUT, IT CAN BLOW HER HEAD OFF. NOTHING TENDS TO LIVE AFTER THAT.
BUT THAT STILL MIGHT END IN IT, OR BOTH OF THEM DEAD.]
[IT WANTS TO FIRE. IT ALSO KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED LAST TIME. MAYBE WHEN THEY'RE OUT, IT CAN BLOW HER HEAD OFF. NOTHING TENDS TO LIVE AFTER THAT.
BUT THAT STILL MIGHT END IN IT, OR BOTH OF THEM DEAD.]
let you have a taste."
Okay, I know this situation is... less than ideal, but *please* don't free the Princess for a... eugh, a snack.
Okay, I know this situation is... less than ideal, but *please* don't free the Princess for a... eugh, a snack.
December 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"Not if you want to get out of here alive."
Of course you have a choice. If you shoot her in the head, I greatly doubt she'd have the physical ability to do much of anything, and she certainly couldn't kill you in such a state.
Of course you have a choice. If you shoot her in the head, I greatly doubt she'd have the physical ability to do much of anything, and she certainly couldn't kill you in such a state.
"What I *want* is to leave. A taste of your blood would just be a nice bonus. I thought we were in agreement last time, but I guess you had other plans."
You can just barely make out a smile.
"So. You carry me out of here, and I won't rip these things out. Maybe if you play nice enough, I'll +
You can just barely make out a smile.
"So. You carry me out of here, and I won't rip these things out. Maybe if you play nice enough, I'll +
+
THEY FAST ENOUGH? MAYBE A PROJECTILE BOOST IS THE WAY TO GO. THERE'S TOO MANY OPTIONS AND IT'S DEBATING.]
YOU'RE A THREAT. AND NOT THE FIRST TO WANT MY BLOOD.
[JUST THE FIRST TO SUCCEED IN KILLING IT OVER BLOOD.]
THEY FAST ENOUGH? MAYBE A PROJECTILE BOOST IS THE WAY TO GO. THERE'S TOO MANY OPTIONS AND IT'S DEBATING.]
YOU'RE A THREAT. AND NOT THE FIRST TO WANT MY BLOOD.
[JUST THE FIRST TO SUCCEED IN KILLING IT OVER BLOOD.]
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"What I *want* is to leave. A taste of your blood would just be a nice bonus. I thought we were in agreement last time, but I guess you had other plans."
You can just barely make out a smile.
"So. You carry me out of here, and I won't rip these things out. Maybe if you play nice enough, I'll +
You can just barely make out a smile.
"So. You carry me out of here, and I won't rip these things out. Maybe if you play nice enough, I'll +
Listen to me. Whatever she says, whatever happened last time you were here: forget about it. Just do what you're here to do; you don't even have to get close to her with that thing.
"You must've not killed me well enough last time."
You suddenly feel something slimy wrapping around your legs, +
"You must've not killed me well enough last time."
You suddenly feel something slimy wrapping around your legs, +
SEEMS YOU'RE BACK TOO. NEAT LOOK.
[ITS FINGER IS ON THE TRIGGER. READY TO FIRE AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE AS IT HOLDS THE GUN UP.]
[ITS FINGER IS ON THE TRIGGER. READY TO FIRE AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE AS IT HOLDS THE GUN UP.]
around her wrist binding her to the far wall.
"Good to see you again."
'Again?' What is she— Oh no. You *have* been here before.
"Good to see you again."
'Again?' What is she— Oh no. You *have* been here before.
December 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Listen to me. Whatever she says, whatever happened last time you were here: forget about it. Just do what you're here to do; you don't even have to get close to her with that thing.
"You must've not killed me well enough last time."
You suddenly feel something slimy wrapping around your legs, +
"You must've not killed me well enough last time."
You suddenly feel something slimy wrapping around your legs, +
// i'm gonna try designing The Leech when this thread is done. i have an image of her in my head and shes Fun
December 15, 2025 at 7:10 AM
// i'm gonna try designing The Leech when this thread is done. i have an image of her in my head and shes Fun
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The water has a horrible gel feeling and I love it. I can't sense the bottom or see beneath the surface - something underneath brushes past my leg. I love it here. I never want to leave.
December 15, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The water has a horrible gel feeling and I love it. I can't sense the bottom or see beneath the surface - something underneath brushes past my leg. I love it here. I never want to leave.
As you step into the water, you notice that further into the basement, the water gradually gets deeper, to an extreme that you'd need to swim to even reach the Princess.
The silhouette of the Princess comes into view. She's perched on a large stone that just barely crests the water, a shackle +
The silhouette of the Princess comes into view. She's perched on a large stone that just barely crests the water, a shackle +
[IT DEBATES ELECTRIFYING THE WATER TO FORCE THE PRINCESS OUT. ITS HEART BEATS A BIT FASTER.
IT SHAKES ITS HEAD. THAT MIGHT BACKFIRE. STEPPING INTO THE WATER ANYWAYS. AS SILENT AS IT CAN BE.]
IT SHAKES ITS HEAD. THAT MIGHT BACKFIRE. STEPPING INTO THE WATER ANYWAYS. AS SILENT AS IT CAN BE.]
feels unsteady, rotted to a point that one wrong step and you'd step right through the board.
The room below is silent.
The room below is silent.
December 15, 2025 at 2:31 AM
As you step into the water, you notice that further into the basement, the water gradually gets deeper, to an extreme that you'd need to swim to even reach the Princess.
The silhouette of the Princess comes into view. She's perched on a large stone that just barely crests the water, a shackle +
The silhouette of the Princess comes into view. She's perched on a large stone that just barely crests the water, a shackle +
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Everyone here is a princess. I’m like the only one here who’s not a princess.
December 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Everyone here is a princess. I’m like the only one here who’s not a princess.
... Alright, sure. But if this cabin is different than whatever you think you saw, that only further proves my point that you haven't actually been here.
The door to the basement creaks open, revealing a staircase partially flooded by stagnant water in the basement. The wood beneath your feet +
The door to the basement creaks open, revealing a staircase partially flooded by stagnant water in the basement. The wood beneath your feet +
THE ONLY THING THAT'S THE SAME IS THE BLADE.
[THEY TAKE IT. STORING IT AWAY. THEY KNOW NOW TO TRY TO KEEP A DISTANCE, BUT A KNIFE IS A KNIFE. PULLING OUT A SHOTGUN BEFORE HEADING DOWN THE STAIRS.]
[THEY TAKE IT. STORING IT AWAY. THEY KNOW NOW TO TRY TO KEEP A DISTANCE, BUT A KNIFE IS A KNIFE. PULLING OUT A SHOTGUN BEFORE HEADING DOWN THE STAIRS.]
to do this right.
December 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
... Alright, sure. But if this cabin is different than whatever you think you saw, that only further proves my point that you haven't actually been here.
The door to the basement creaks open, revealing a staircase partially flooded by stagnant water in the basement. The wood beneath your feet +
The door to the basement creaks open, revealing a staircase partially flooded by stagnant water in the basement. The wood beneath your feet +
Well it's true, whether you believe it or not.
i mean that's. not what i was talking about but also i don't believe you.
(Working entirely on instinct) I'm not gay.
December 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Well it's true, whether you believe it or not.
(Working entirely on instinct) I'm not gay.
probably other woods, i know what you are
December 14, 2025 at 8:37 AM
(Working entirely on instinct) I'm not gay.
The interior of the cabin is damp, the wood warped and bloated with moisture. The floor is coated in a thin, slimy algae that clings to your feet. The only furniture of note is a rotted wooden table. Perched on its edge is a pristine blade.
The blade is your implement. You'll need it if you want +
The blade is your implement. You'll need it if you want +
YEAH, MIGHT LISTEN, BUT WON'T AUTOMATICALLY BELIEVE.
[IF IT'S THE SAME PRINCESS, SHE'S NOT LETTING THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN. SHE WON'T EVEN BOTHER WITH WORDS.
BEFORE ANY OF THAT, SHE GOES INTO THE CABIN.]
[IF IT'S THE SAME PRINCESS, SHE'S NOT LETTING THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN. SHE WON'T EVEN BOTHER WITH WORDS.
BEFORE ANY OF THAT, SHE GOES INTO THE CABIN.]
I'm glad we've got that all figured out. You make your way up the short path to the cabin. You'll find the Princess within. A warning, before you go any further...
She will lie, she will cheat, and she will do everything in her power to stop you from slaying her. Don't believe a word she says.
She will lie, she will cheat, and she will do everything in her power to stop you from slaying her. Don't believe a word she says.
December 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The interior of the cabin is damp, the wood warped and bloated with moisture. The floor is coated in a thin, slimy algae that clings to your feet. The only furniture of note is a rotted wooden table. Perched on its edge is a pristine blade.
The blade is your implement. You'll need it if you want +
The blade is your implement. You'll need it if you want +
I'm glad we've got that all figured out. You make your way up the short path to the cabin. You'll find the Princess within. A warning, before you go any further...
She will lie, she will cheat, and she will do everything in her power to stop you from slaying her. Don't believe a word she says.
She will lie, she will cheat, and she will do everything in her power to stop you from slaying her. Don't believe a word she says.
[IT SQUINTS, BEFORE DECIDING TO JUST WORK ON GOING TO THE CABIN, FIGURING THIS ISN'T GOING ANYWHERE AND SOMETHING WILL PROBABLY KEEP IT FROM JUST LEAVING.]
People don't just spring back to life after dying, and besides, the two of us are just meeting for the first time. If you *had* slain the Princess, we would have met already.
Whatever you *think* happened? Forget about it.
Whatever you *think* happened? Forget about it.
December 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I'm glad we've got that all figured out. You make your way up the short path to the cabin. You'll find the Princess within. A warning, before you go any further...
She will lie, she will cheat, and she will do everything in her power to stop you from slaying her. Don't believe a word she says.
She will lie, she will cheat, and she will do everything in her power to stop you from slaying her. Don't believe a word she says.
People don't just spring back to life after dying, and besides, the two of us are just meeting for the first time. If you *had* slain the Princess, we would have met already.
Whatever you *think* happened? Forget about it.
Whatever you *think* happened? Forget about it.
OK BUT SHE KILLED ME TOO. WE KILLED EACH OTHER. OW. NOT A FAN.
Excuse me? I can assure you that you didn't. If you did, you certainly wouldn't be here, on the path to the cabin to slay her.
December 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM
People don't just spring back to life after dying, and besides, the two of us are just meeting for the first time. If you *had* slain the Princess, we would have met already.
Whatever you *think* happened? Forget about it.
Whatever you *think* happened? Forget about it.
Excuse me? I can assure you that you didn't. If you did, you certainly wouldn't be here, on the path to the cabin to slay her.
OKAY, I ALREADY DID THAT.
[AT LEAST IT'S ALIVE AGAIN. EVEN IF IT'S NOT HAPPY ABOUT DYING.]
[AT LEAST IT'S ALIVE AGAIN. EVEN IF IT'S NOT HAPPY ABOUT DYING.]
[ Chapter II: The Leech ]
You're on a path in the woods. And at the end of that path is a cabin. And in the basement of that cabin is a princess.
You're here to slay her. If you don't, it will be the end of the world.
You're on a path in the woods. And at the end of that path is a cabin. And in the basement of that cabin is a princess.
You're here to slay her. If you don't, it will be the end of the world.
December 14, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Excuse me? I can assure you that you didn't. If you did, you certainly wouldn't be here, on the path to the cabin to slay her.
The Princess lets out a hiss as you pierce her heart, collapsing on the ground next to you. She reaches a hand towards you before she finally fades. Good riddance.
...Unfortunately for you, it seems the Princess managed to do a substantial amount of damage before she died. You're losing blood +
...Unfortunately for you, it seems the Princess managed to do a substantial amount of damage before she died. You're losing blood +
[IT TAKES THE CHANCE TO PLUNGE THE BLADE INTO HER HEART. IT HAS NO PLANS OF DYING BY ITSELF IF IT DOES DIE HERE.]
Are you— eugh. Alright, sure, drink her blood. Vampyr. The Princess glares at you with a hunger in her gaze, and— shit.
She pounces, tackling you to the floor. Before you can push her off, she bites at the side of your neck, sucking blood from the punctured fuel line. Disgusting.
She pounces, tackling you to the floor. Before you can push her off, she bites at the side of your neck, sucking blood from the punctured fuel line. Disgusting.
December 14, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The Princess lets out a hiss as you pierce her heart, collapsing on the ground next to you. She reaches a hand towards you before she finally fades. Good riddance.
...Unfortunately for you, it seems the Princess managed to do a substantial amount of damage before she died. You're losing blood +
...Unfortunately for you, it seems the Princess managed to do a substantial amount of damage before she died. You're losing blood +
// i love making references only i will get
December 14, 2025 at 5:51 AM
// i love making references only i will get
Are you— eugh. Alright, sure, drink her blood. Vampyr. The Princess glares at you with a hunger in her gaze, and— shit.
She pounces, tackling you to the floor. Before you can push her off, she bites at the side of your neck, sucking blood from the punctured fuel line. Disgusting.
She pounces, tackling you to the floor. Before you can push her off, she bites at the side of your neck, sucking blood from the punctured fuel line. Disgusting.
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FORM OF COMBAT, IT WAS HAVING A GREAT TIME. RUNNING QUICK SIMULATIONS TO TRY TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE TO IMPORTANT SECTIONS. TRYING TO NOT LET ITS FUEL LINES BE DAMAGED.
AND TRYING TO GET A GOOD TASTE OF THE PRINCESS'S BLOOD.]
FORM OF COMBAT, IT WAS HAVING A GREAT TIME. RUNNING QUICK SIMULATIONS TO TRY TO MINIMIZE DAMAGE TO IMPORTANT SECTIONS. TRYING TO NOT LET ITS FUEL LINES BE DAMAGED.
AND TRYING TO GET A GOOD TASTE OF THE PRINCESS'S BLOOD.]
December 14, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Are you— eugh. Alright, sure, drink her blood. Vampyr. The Princess glares at you with a hunger in her gaze, and— shit.
She pounces, tackling you to the floor. Before you can push her off, she bites at the side of your neck, sucking blood from the punctured fuel line. Disgusting.
She pounces, tackling you to the floor. Before you can push her off, she bites at the side of your neck, sucking blood from the punctured fuel line. Disgusting.