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7.0/10 - Gosh I love the humor and this cast!

Ha-ha! I knew it!! Se Ri went left instead of right! I wonder what made her think that Jung Hyuk would lead her astray. Se Ri believes she can read people and situations, but it’s clear it’s her weakness. From not believing that Jung Hyuk was an honest person. To actually thinking she was seducing him whilst he pondered killer her. Which oddly enough makes Jung Hyuk more personable and human. Because true to writer Park Ji Eun’s form she makes Jung Hyuk this cool and aloof lead with a powerful family. So it’s nice, even though it’s dark, to see some human aspect. Because Ji Eun really likes her male leads to be these “perfect men” who eventually have “human quirks”. But were lead to believe they’re perfect. Sure Jung Hyuk ends up buying everything that Se Ri nagged him about, but that’s to be expected of a Park Ji Eun leading man. Park Ji Eun brilliantly displays her brand of humor. The soldiers teasing Se Ri and one in particular threatening to kill her constantly. I think I love this writer because she perfectly blends quirky humor with romance, melodrama, and darker themes. It’s not just one character with one brand of weird humor. They all stand out on their own and manage to be funny. It’s a true treat of this writer that she can do that. I mean who knew prayers could be so hilarious, while being dark? I mean Se Ri’s sister in law is pretty much thanking god for her death/missing and is all but asking God to make her husband the head of the company at all costs. That extra touch of someone else praying next to her for Se Ri’s safe return, but the twist is it’s for selfish and cold reasons. This episode also reveals that not only is Jung Hyuk slumming it as a no name guy when he’s got real connections, but that something happened to his brother. Jung Hyuk has a goal to solve a mystery as to what accident befell his brother and many other people. It’s also revealed that Jung Hyuk isn’t up against just illegal artifact stealing and smuggling, but apparently these people protect criminals in a kind of protective service. Which leads me to wonder how this thief is gonna tie in to the plot besides just robbing Se Ri’s brother? Can I just say I thought Se Ri could have been smarter about having all the lights on in the house? I mean common sense is that others probably know that Jung Hyuk is out of town. She’s in danger, be more cautiuos!! Not to mention hiding better! Oh, well. I NEW she’d end up having to play Jung Hyuk’s fiance. I just didn’t figure that Jung Hyuk would come up with the idea. The next true to form storyline of Park Ji Eun is to come up with ways that the leads knew each other before they finally “met” for the current storyline. Let me tell you it was a whammy!! Se Ri already revealed that she learned paragliding in Switzerland. But BOOM! I’m hit in the face with the truth as to why she was there. As she takes in the life saving scenery of Switzerland and is dazzled by paragliding Jung Hyuk walks up beside her. Tying in the opening OST theme. That they’ve crossed paths even while being in different worlds. The whole end/extra is powerful. Which only cements why I love writer Park Ji Eun so much.

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4.0/10 - A solid start up.

So I give Unique Lady props for setting up the world and information right away. It's a "find you're true love" game and for every 10 hours you're in the game only 1 minute has past in the "real world". If it can be trusted she hasn't really been sucked in. Only her mind.Unique Lady, from the title, promised a unique lady! However, I find Lin Luo Jing to be very typical. She's the "big personality type" who's loud. The game establishes that it will be hard for her to fall in love and find protection because of this. Not being the "dainty" character will make it harder for her. *sighs* Why is it the independent or "none dainty" characters are pervy air brains?Lin Luo Jing spends an annoying part of this episode spacing out in fantasies about men and staring at them like a perv. If a man did this to women it would be clear it's wrong. To me this is still wrong. We can see that all these men are yummy specimen. Do you have to make the lead some creepy @$$ perv? I felt gross watching her drool over them. Not to mention the fact that she picks a challenge she think she can pass, but loses. Really? This is such a lame stereotype. I hope things shame up. I can not abide watching a drama overly sexual the characters. *shivers* Or a lead this creepy.

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5.0/10

There are not enough words out their to express how happy it makes this bookworm that back in the day people might have run to a reading of a book! Paid tips to hear more, and hung on every word in such a big gathering. I know people still read and go to book signing, but it's not the same! Not only that, but get paid to read out loud! Um, can I have that job please! I loved seeing all the women rushing to hear the steamy romance, but cut to the female lead—Hae Ryung—reading this tragic death scene. If Hae Ryung was smart she should have known what her target audience wanted. Hilarious for us, dumb for her. I do love Hae Ryung spirit of vengeance! Though isn't she out for the cost of reading and the price of those trashy books???! Her maid seems to agree as this is what normally happens when she reads and usually doesn't get paid!! Ha-ha! Not the first time the lead male has been a romance writer! I like seeing how he gathers his inspiration from real love around him. That's really smart! Overall I like the glimpse we get to see of Yi Rim, but only as his Pseudonym Maehwa. I assume more of his royal responsibility will creep in.I'm very curious about this book "The Story of Ho Dam" and what's its connection to Hae Ryung's brother, Jae Kyung, is. Did he write it? Or have some kind of hand in writing it?It's very interesting that women weren't allowed to go into spinsterhood. Hae Ryung wants nothing more than to not be married, but her brother mentioned that she would be reported for not getting married and put on a list for people who have to get married! That's scary! So you either have an arranged marriage by you're family, or get reported for being a spinster and put on some other list to get an arranged marriage!! AHHHHHH!!!!!Hae Ryung standing up for this random pick pocket feels a little out of place, but maybe that sends her to the palace to potential for him. As that's apparently her only option to help the child. Yi Rim will clearly meet her when he goes to town to see what the people really think of his writing. So there's two chances here for meet queues. Overall I like the tone and feel of this drama. Though I feel for Hae Ryung and this whole marriage business!

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6.0/10

I hate it when I'm disappointed. So of course once Fei Fei healed Tang Yi he'd know she was the constellation holder of Ophiuchus. Standard drama trope is that his hatred for the Ophiuchus would make him cast Fei Fei out. Despite all her kindness and the fact that she just saved his life. So by making her run off he causes her to be in danger and do exactly what he was afraid she would do as Ophiuchus. It didn't matter that she was drugged. I'm sorry, but this is uber betrayal. If she isn't pissed with him in the next season I'm a gonna be pissed! This guy just tossed her under the bus like she was nothing. I don't care if he's the Emperor. He's supposed to see past prejudice not get mucked up in it more! That said Wu Chen and Sheng Nan were totally awesome. Though were was the other constellation holder that has fire powers? I didn't see him clearly and why wouldn't he go cray-crazy using his powers. He was drugged longer!!!! Honestly I did not think it would END THIS WAY! I'm a bit nervous how things are going to proceed from here. Fei Fei needs to get angry, and I don't want her to pout and try to when Tang Yi back. She doesn't need to prove herself. Such a betrayal I always have a hard time getting over. He needs to work for her heart again, and I even think there should be a more worthy man to step up. Of course that won't happen because they are the LEAD COUPLE and with that comes total forgiveness from the female lead. *sighs* I did have to fast foward through the crappy fight scenes and even Tang Yi's dramatic flashback. Boring. Overall I hated that such a great drama took the easy and predicatble why. Hopefully since it has great realized female leads that Fei Fei gets her justice and some real time.

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7.0/10 - Didn't Yeon Seo just accidentally confess!? O_o

Didn't Yeon Seo just accidentally confess!? O_o I mean she just told Kim Dan not to leave her. Because he'd be like everyone else that she loves. I mean I know she's let it be known that she likes him, but this was an "I love you". Wow. She's so bold in this episode I love it. I just really hope she doesn't suddenly become wishy-washy. Especially after that killer perfect ending. Because Kim Dan is just as brave! My brave couple!!!!!! Okay, I'll stop.So it's clear that Archangel Hu knows something. At least about Kim Dan's past. Maybe a bit about the connection Kim Dan even has with Yeon Seo? Or not. It feels like Archangel Hu is still in the dark about somethings. I think that's why he helps Kim Dan break into Kang Woo's place. I also feel like Kang Woo suddenly deciding to take off his promise ring to Seol Hee feels rushed and off. I mean clearly Kang Woo is still suffering from the loss. He's not right. I just feel like his sudden feelings for Yeon Seo are . . . either off mentally for him or a rush in the writing. After all it wasn't too long ago he was still making promises and watching videos of Yeon Seo. So what was his original plan(s) for Yeon Seo? He tells Kim Dan he will make Yeon Seo happy and so on. I feel like Kang Woo in his grieving state has dark plans or ideas. Not sure yet. Overall this episode really moves the story on. I'm still wondering if Archangel Hu and Kim Dan don't fully understand what/whom Kang Woo is. The Diety is playing some very tricky games here. I'm also very conflicted about Ni Na's dad. He is a good man who is wrapped up in evil plots. I wonder how much he meant to actually do. Because what he says and what he does are very conflicting. Not to mention I'm wondering how much Ni Na's mom is actually to blame for. When Ni Na's sister Ru Na is clearly missing some key human parts.

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6.0/10 - Finally the childhood connection is totally revieled.

Finally the childhood connection is totally revealed. Of course only Kim Dan knows the full truth and connection at this point. Yeon Seo knows that Seong Woo died and the truth of his existence. Kim Dan now knows that he was Seong Woo, and he became an Angel. Clearly there's more to it. Not to mention that he now knows that Yeon Seo is clearly his destiny. Like me he has to be wondering how the Deity could be this cruel. To reunite them, but make it yet again about him dying. This time though be totally erased from existence.So theories an me have not been that great for this drama. However, when the crazy dance teacher showed up I honestly thought "What if she was Seol Hee all grown up?" Hmmmm. Especially as she rambles to Kang Woo. That would be so cool. Even thought I really do feel that Kang Woo and Ni Na should come together. (Oooo, and then the crazy teacher could be an Angel? Hmmmm!)This episode also shows that Kang Woo is still very much hung up on his love. Yeon Seo can see it. His grief is coloring him in misery. Causing him to think that only Yeong Seo can heal it.This episode finally dredges up those "old memories", however it's what viewers have already pieced together. The drama gave us way too much to easily connect the dots. What I"m waiting for is all the other connections. Such as Kim Dan becoming an Angel. Kang Woo' timeline and romance. So on. The REAL stuff needs to be explored. Let's step away from the basic same old plot devices and get back to the GOOD stuff. The world of Angels and ballet.

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5.0/10 - This was a powerful episode, but I still had to speed up a few places.

I've been wondering as well whether Ni Na's sister was working against her mom. After all. Ni Na's mom is so power hungry and cruel it wouldn't take much for her older sister to be the same. Maybe the mother is realizing she created a monster. So . . . the older sister, I better start calling her by her name Ru Na. Ru Na feels to young to have murdered Yeon Seo's parents. But I tell you there's fowl play in their deaths. This episode was very powerful in setting up a beautiful destined love. I won't lie a few places I did speed up the drama to get things going. Yeon Seo's heart break over Kim Dan is raw. I love the directors way of using dance to show us. Because every great dance, especailly ballet, taps into the dancer emotions. That's what makes dance powerful. Ah, Kim Dan's real reason for trying to runaway. I had a feeling when he saw Yeon Seo crying and grief when that Angel was destroyed. He doesn't want Yeon Seo to be destroyed. The ending was so cruel! Though I'm curious what brought Yeon Seo to the island. Not to mention Kang Woo had to be moved by her dance. What will he do? Ni Na, my poor girl. It's her lack of emotional depth and inability to tape into tragic emotions that are holding her back. Here's to next week! Also, I need to confess for once their childhood connection is something I'm totally digging! As this is the heart of the story. Destiny.

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6.0/10 - Powerful epsidoe.

Yeon Seo's tacit is very smart to try and win over the ballet corps. However, one day wouldn't be enough. Well the healed arm was the last bit, and the quotes. Angel reports clearly did him in though. Ha-ha! It's scary! Would Kang Woo really let Yeon Seo find out so it would kill or harm Kim Dan. This episode is more proof that they're meant to be. They're both bad cooks! Kim Dan is such a tease! Picking her up so she doesn't burn her feet and leaning in like that. When he said ramen you just know Yeon Seo was like, "Really all that sexy, and you don't make a move!!?" These little bits of Kim Dan's past seems so out of place. I don't know why. We're slowly learning, but I think the reveals are so tiny and spread apart they feel sporadic. Also, Hoo must not know what is really going on. So the dream felt off. Then the whole dramatic thing by bringing in our blind couple to create all that fear for a forbidden love. Kang Woo's actions make me believe that maybe he wasn't just punished for choosing a human. I think maybe he was already a bad personality before that. The kind guy we see while he was in love was brief. Though that whole thing with Hoo and the older couple makes me think being an Angel is just awful. Why can't one of his missions be to comfort this woman in her last dies. Hoo even said a few months are nothing. After all these Angels are out their in human lives, how could they not be affected. Though I'm thinking that the ones at risk are apparently ones with missions that require human bodies. Which brings me back to Hoo not knowing the whole picture. I mean he looked shocked about Kang Woo showing up and I don't believe he knows he's a fallen angel. (So the handkerchief feather turns dark if a Angel is killed/disappeared or apparently cursed.) Clearly Kim Dan was a human boy first and had a past with Yeon Seo. Well the fear is doubled up and who would blame Kim Dan for running away. Yet, he's supposed to complete his mission or also suffer the same fate. That's crappy. I am super happy about Ni Na deciding to fight for her dream. Maybe we'll see even more of her growing now. Maybe that is Kang Woo's inadvertent mission. He inspired Ni Na. ^_-

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5.0/10 - I'm still expecting . . . more.

I like it when a drama does their rerun scenes and add some extra flavor. Such as a view of Kang Woo seeing what conspired between Yeon Seo and Kim Dan. Though Kang Woo is really turning out to be a villain. He clearly does not want to betray the memory of Seol Hee (we have a name!), so what are his intentions for Yeon Seo? He just wants to inspire her to get on track and thinks his suffering will end by doing his old job? Kim Dan finally remembers what happened to him as a kid when Kang Woo nearly drowns him. Which makes me wonder if Kang Woo would have let human Kim Dan drown. Cause I'm still wondering if he knows Kim Dan is an Angel, as he is in a human body. Though the quoting might have outed Kim Dan. Or at least made Kang Woo think a bit. It's nice seeing Yeon Seo fight back. Though I don't like that no one is mentioning that flagrant rudeness from the sponsor. It's nice seeing Yeon Seo take action. She is doing it all herself and she's seeing the over the top cruelness of Kang Woo. At this point I think Seo Hee and Kim Dan are simply meant to be. I do believe that Ni Na should be developed more and that she should "save" Kang Woo. Wouldn't that be nice. From Lucky Romance I know this writer can make great side story romance/couples.

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6.0/10 - Something good needs to happen for Yeon Seo!

Hmmmmmm. So I missed what tipped Kim Dan off to what was wrong with the drinks/food. Drinks it looks like. I wonder why Ni Na's dad stopped the second attempt? Is he helping his wife so that he can at least stop her from doing crazy bad stuff? Or he just new another attempt would be foolish? So more youthful child flashbacks. But what about he drugs. Why is no one calling the police or at least taking her to the hospital to get drug tested? *sighs* So now she's just thinking that her aunt is out to really hurt her to get what she wants? Not to mention the whole drug test thing. There's a point when the "good side" needs to get a few wins. Too much bad stuff happens with no wins and it bog everything down in a negative and uninteresting way. I mean Yeon Seo did tell them off in Japanese. No one even talks about how they Japanese guys talked like the ballet dancers were their personal prostitutes. I feel like people recorded this and it could be her saving grace if someone did some PR. She's just looking out for her dancers!Yikes. That's one heck of a cliffhanger.

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6.0/10 - He-he! Flashback and dance!!! I'm coining it.

Does Kang Woo see Yeon Seo? Or is he just using her to see his mystery girl? We haven't gotten a name or anything! But that flashback and dance was showed us it was definitely a gunshot for sure!!! But who!!!!? Just a random mortal gunning someone down? I think Yeon Seo is only upset with Kim Dan because she believes that he doesn't like her the way she wants him to. That said Kang Woo's past is very tragic. It's interesting though. In Kim Dan's case his Archangel Hoo is threatening him. Kang Woo deciding to become human and loving a woman is a bigger "offense". So he got whom I assume is his Archangel supervisor, but also a fallen Angel? First of all Hoo said that the Angel from his story didn't really love, it was inspiration from her talent. Who get's to say it's love or not? Also, I agree with Kang Woo. The Deity is cruel. It also looks like when Hoo went to check on Kang Woo for Kim Dan he couldn't tell that Kang Woo had once been an Angel. Which makes me wonder . . . why The Deity would have Yeon Seo from 15 years ago get shot. Then bring them together. Hoo seems to agree with Kim Dan that Kang Woo is Yeon Seo's Rib. It will be very cruel if Kang Woo does not get happiness. So what we know is that Kang Woo can't kill himself or die. Nor does he age. Hmmmmm. Girl don't eat the food! Don't drink anything! When your own family is trying to kill you. So do the earrings have listening devices in them? Yeon Seo! You are a cold girl for a reason! Trust your instincts to distrust your family! I tell you I'm waiting for the big reveal that her aunt had a hand in killing Yeon Seo's parents. I really believe it! Kang Woo and Kim Dan are doing a pretty good job protecting Yeon Seo. Though Kim Dan is too trusting. I'm waiting for Yeon Seo to bust out her Japanese and show that jerk investor what's what.

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5.0/10

*sighs* I hate kiss scenes in which one of the kissers has to run away. So annoying. Not to mention Ni Na had just confessed too. So annoying. Though we see that Kang Woo is totally obsessed with Yeon Seo and claims to be evil. My biggest question is if Archangel Hoo saw Kim Dan kiss. *raises eyebrow*Kim Dan and Kang Woo's exchange was cute. Leading me into wondering how the look a likes Yeon Seos are related. A recent past life or what? Not to mention does Kang Woo knwo that Kim Dan is an Angel as well? Yeon Seo always claiming that Kim Dan is all these horrible things is awful, and more than a bit annoying. Maybe he didn't want to be kissed? Her jealousy and anger over it may have her confused, but she needs to calm down.

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6.0/10 - Just when you think people are out, they find their way back in!

Na Wang Shik isn't quite ready yet. He's building the rage inside for his vengeance, but he's not quite there. To the kill point to the super harm point. It's growing. Huh, so he doesn't want to really bring them down. Not that way yet. I wonder when he'll decide how he will get his vengence? Turn them in with evidence, or actually kill them. Well that happened fast. Yu Ra really got tossed out! Yikes! What about the Grand Empress Dowager's protection? That seems a bit odd that she wouldn't be aware that a person she said she'd protect just got tossed out.It's sweet and interesting how much Grand Empress Dowager likes Sunny. It's so nice. Oh, my gosh. It's so sad seeing Sunny pour her heart out like that. Just too see Lee Hyuk mask slip during that hug. Oh, wow! What a cruel face. I hate him for sunny, and love him for being so dastardly. No wedding is complete without eye brow grooming! It's so funny seeing that type of detail in Lee Hyuk's appearance. But I just love it cause it's so real. Every royal needs well groomed eyebrows and everything else! Then suddenly WHAM! Lee Hyuk has been married before!!! It's so weird how they kept it hush, hush about Lee Hyuk being married before this episode. That feels really odd. Lazy writing almost. Though it's been such a rush maybe the timing has been off for it. Well there I was in shock that Yu Ra got outed so fast, but you can't keep her down because she back! Then another shock Ma Pil Joo is cutting the lift things. Ma Pil Joo is Lee Hyuk's man. So wouldn't it be stupid for him to do this and on their wedding day? Weather she's injured or killed.

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6.0/10 - Oh, one of my predictions came true!

So I was totally off base with my prediction, or wish, for Kim Dan to be her new ballet partner. It was just a wish really. I mean I've been batting really bad for this drama. I think because I keep waiting for crazy twists cause this is the Lucky Romance writer. HOWEVER. One of my predictions did come true. Kang Woo is an Angel! I predicted he'd be like an Angel of Death or something. Maybe he's a rogue one. (Yes, I know I jumped around from angel to assassin/hitman.) Honestly this was my wish was for both male leads to be Angels. The flashback twist of finally revealing who the girl was still took me by surprise. Because that video was Yeon Seo's voice, but I knew it might not "be her" because like some of the others the videos/flashes didn't show her face. Now we know why. Kang Woo's secret woman is Yeon Seo. Or someone who looked like her. So now that my wish for Kang Woo to be some kind of an Angel is true. How is he connected to Yeon Seo? Is she reincarnated? Are they going to be that fluid with religion/lore. Also, I think Kang Woo is a fallen Angel, or something along those lines, because he didn't have any qualms about going to that temple to do laterns. Kim Dan did at first. I'm also wondering if Kang Woo had a connection to Mr. Jo. The biggest mystery is who he keeps calling. Who's helping him. DARN IT I WANT MORE AND NOW I'VE GOT TO WAIT A WEEK. This is why airing dramas are so cruel. I've become a binge watcher. >_<That said I really liked this episode. We get to see Kim Dan finally play matchmaker. Which I loved. Though secret pervert ^_- Yeon Seo started to take to the idea that Kim Dan is in love with her. She latched on to that hard. It shocked me how fast Kim Dan gave into his feelings. Feelings he didn't ponder or suspect he even had! Wow! How on earth is Yeon Seo, not to mention Kim Dan, going to react to that kiss. Also, Kang Woo's reaction seemed more intense. Like he really wants Yeon Seo THAT WAY. I honestly think things can only get better from her. Kang Woo needs to be developed more. Give us more details especially after that face reveal!! How is he connected to this look a like! What myths are they going with!? Oh, well. Either way things just got super good! I like seeing more of Yeon Seo's other side. Caring for her dog and the stray cat. Feeling guilt so on. It's been nice. They left her too cold for too long. Especially seeing her show up at the press conference and show everyone! Though the mood felt a bit dampened when the fun celebration turned into a kiss scene in which the 2nd male lead has to stumble upon. *sighs*

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05/10 - Very lovely moments this episdoe.

A beautiful moment! Gorgeous music, lovely glowing wings, Kim Dan being stoic as he walks on glass. "What are these?" Yeon Seo is too cold hearted to realize the gift of real Angel wings that just saved her. She thought they were for "perverted things"? Um, what perverted things? I mean why does she got going on in HER mind??!! At least she finally remembered his feet! Not to mention his Angel power's seem to heal things, because that would have hurt. Poor Kang Woo didn't get to meet and greet Yeon Seo how he wanted. Not sure if he would have fared any better. At least he came back and an Kim Dan's lack of driving skill (new he couldn't drive!!!) helped him. Kang Woo's interesting in Yeong Seo and the background check he wants run on Kim Dan seems weird. Not to mention everyone is thinking Kim Dan did it. Though I have a feeling Yeong Seo doesn't believe it at all. While I'm glad anorexia among ballet performers is being addressed I don't think it was handled right. Ni Na seemed to obvious a choice for it. Plus, ballerina's have to be super smart about what they do. If she's a prima ballerina she should be having broken bones and not be able to perform right. Anorexia and ballet don't mix well for long periods of time. Not to mention that Ni Na just rushing to the bathroom like that was super awkward and a dead giveaway. Not to mention that she was stalking Kang Woo. Finally got a truly heart warming moment with Yeon Seo as she visits those she loves. I found her words very moving and I'm glad she has remorse. I was very worried. I love how Kim Dan's boss, Archangel Hoo, just keeps popping up to help him! Especially when he was hinting that Kang Woo was destiny? That would be super refreshing that the first male lead is gonna help the second lead get the girl? Though I doubt that. Still it would be cool.I keep bouncing all these ideas around that I think would be cool, but it's not happening. Though I am truly curious about the window thing not being an accident. Sure they broke the window. But how did they get the chandelier to fall at just the right time???! No really. Oh, and those OSTs were on full display! Marvelous!

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