Guest Post: 獅が勝つ (The lion wins)

 "...Colder than the moon,
It's been so long..."

Guest Post: 獅が勝つ
(The lion wins)
Exorcism, Exile, Triumph

     You think you've been on a roller-coaster? Bet ya' money it was nothing like this one!  Listen and learn.  Ari has a hell of a tale to tell... (I bet you all the red cents in your hot, little pocket she has lived more lives than you will live in generations of hurt!)
    I would like to express my deep gratitude to Ari for three reasons.  She took no time at all to tell me her story in a one-take vocal that was both artistic and well-crafted, she is kind and beautiful, and I was hooked from the first minute!  Ari is one amazing story teller, and it is my utmost honor to present her story here, in stereo!  Fasten your seat-belt; it's gonna be a bumpy ride!

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