What to Wear When You Want a Baby
L’tani seeks advice from Julia on how to dress for a date—and possibly conceive an heir—with Matt Marmaduke. First contact meets first instincts.
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HEADLINES – MAY 25, 2440 | MORNING CYCLE
Critics came for the folk songs, the khakis, and the Spanish verses—but Matt Marmaduke met them with multilingual flair, ruthless humor, and unapologetic charisma. From “Toga!” to “magnificent chest,” he dismantled their arguments with style. It’s not just soft power—it’s performance sovereignty in real time.
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On Deck
Faced with late-night social media criticism, Matt Marmaduke grabs his dobro, steps onto the deck barefoot, and livestreams a music set that turns the night into legend. Between shoutouts, shoutalongs, and shots of rum, the Freeholder blends charm, cultural fluency, and emotional honesty into a performance that rallies his people and reframes the narrative on his terms.
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HEADLINES – MAY 24, 2440 | EVENING CYCLE
In a single day, Matt Marmaduke buried his past, saved two lives, welcomed spies, and fielded millions of opinions. June 3, 2440 saw Freehold tested—and strengthened—by blood, barbecue, and diplomacy. From social media flare-ups to citizenship offers and sacred rituals, the world saw a new kind of power take root on Missouri soil.
History & Lore
Citizenship Guide: Marmaduke Freehold
A detailed guide to acquiring, maintaining, and understanding citizenship and residency within the sovereign Marmaduke Freehold, governed by hereditary authority under the Confederated Corporation Agreement of 2123.
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Try Not to Look So Human
T’mari delivers her resignation and a quiet plea: how does a once-equal officer navigate love and loyalty after her bondmate becomes High Lord? W’ren listens—and answers with approval, strategy, and a reminder not to lose herself completely to Earth.
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American Girl
On a late-night shuttle to orbit, T’mari reflects on jeans, pheromones, loyalty, and the man who called her “my American girl.” As she prepares to meet her uncle for a diplomatic briefing, her mind is still on Matt—and the human world she’s learning to want.
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Pizza, Patios, and Patricians
A diplomatic evening veers into emergency as Matt juggles the formal expectations of leadership and the urgent demands of family and farm life. As V’ren medics race to save lives, Matt reaffirms that power isn’t about reverence—it’s about presence, grit, and refusing to let anyone bleed alone.
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The General Arrives
General Leonard arrives at the Freehold, greeted with warmth, history, and a candid briefing on V’ren command, upcoming events, and quiet political strategy.
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Lessons in Power, Dresses, and Thrones
In a rare private audience, High Lord Matt Marmaduke counsels T’monn and L’tani on trust, alliances, and the power of perception in their new world.
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What Is a Freeholder, Anyway?
Matt Marmaduke explains the true meaning of Freehold law, its history, and why reputation matters more than force in the Missouri heartland.
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The Spies Arrive
Matt Marmaduke greets Amazon’s incoming team with blunt clarity, assigning roles, acknowledging hidden agendas, and reminding every newcomer that the Freehold protects both V’ren and human lives. In one meeting, alliances are formed, boundaries are set, and the work of integration begins.