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—Err… Hello? Is this thing on?

Oh, it is. Good!

Greetings everyone, my name is Youssou N'Dour. Yes, I'm an OC named after the actual artist/politician, but on to the reason why I'm here:

I've been selected to close this volume out.

We planned to span this volume out for a few more acts, but all the conflicts have been resolved. So, why bore everyone with "filler overload"?

We hope you enjoyed the second volume. It's been completed ahead of time, and that's a good thing. This gives us room to move on to the next volume: Love & Passion. This volume will encompass the Copacabana incident, a troublesome event at the Mullen Institute, and an adorable subplot involving yours truly.

We'll also be catching up with everyone else. It wouldn't be right to leave them out of this… Oh? Why "Love & Passion," you ask?

Isn't it kind of obvious? Hello! "Copacabana"!?

Aside from the name itself, relationships will be further explored in this volume. So, expect a little more development in the "romance" department.

A special "thank you" goes out to all supporters, contributors, inspirers, and mentors. It's been fun so far. We're looking forward to composing more TBS goodness in the days to come. Please, continue treating us well.

Also, it's been a sad month. We recently lost three great people: Doris Roberts, Joanie "Chyna" Laurer, and Prince Rogers Nelson. Our hearts go out to the families, friends and associates of these three legendary souls; may their memory live on forever… The next volume will be dedicated to all those we lost in the past year.

Everyone, if you have someone dear to you, never let them go. If you're distant, make a change and be a friend. Tomorrow is never promised; let's embrace each other wholeheartedly, and make this world a better place.

May the spirits of those we've lost teach us how precious life is… We should cherish what little time we have, and never take it for granted.

In life, we live and die many times, being reborn [spiritually] to engage a different path before our story concludes. The "true death" comes when we run out of chances, so ask yourself: Before this happens, how will *you* live your life?

Don't answer that. Some, if not most, of you… Never mind.

Morals are understood by the righteous. Everyone else…no, not so much.

But enough small talk. It's time to end this segment.

Thank you for listening to my Closing Statements. I look forward to visiting with you again in the future. Also, remember: Applications for OCs are still open, so, if you have any submissions, please visit our page and check out the announcements.

Blessings to you all. Until we meet again, may God be with you.

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