Before appo­in­ting him­self the cham­pion of Aug rights world­wide, Talos Ruck­er was born into privilege, to an upper-middle class couple in Stuttgart. He excelled in school and was, according to one effusive teacher, "well-liked by everyone."

It was only natural that with all the advantages the world can offer laid at his feet, this golden boy went on to medical school, where he took his fairy-tale to the next chapter, falling in love with a fellow student.

The moment the two Doctors graduated they simply could not wait to show the world their enlightened generosity by bringing their white skin and perfect smiles to the Third World, generously sharing the advantages of their upbringing with the poor, ignorant savages.

After losing his lover and his limbs in the Vilama Caldera disaster, Rucker discovered a new cause: Augmentation, which could restore to him his rightful superiority over the rest of the world.

The golden age of local toy production came to an end with the death of Yvonne Koníčky in September 2022. She was the last of a great line of Koníčky children who instinctively knew how to strike a perfect balance between innocence and innovation. Propeller Frog Boy - voted toy of the year in 1998 - is a particularly memorable example.

Today the Koníčky and Hračky toy factory lies in tragic disrepair, a constant reminder of the childish innocence our city has lost. Owned by Drahomír Koníčky, Yvonne's son and business heir, the factory has become a hotspot for criminal activity. Drahomir is rumored to have spent his life (and his fortune) cultivating corrupt police and gang contacts throughout the country. In his few years at the head of the family business, he's managed to dry up the family funds, debase the family name, and turn a beloved childhood landmark into one of the most dangerous corners of Prague.

I remember walking up to the factory as a little girl and being turned away by a guard at the gate. We can't give away the wonderful secrets inside, he said. I don't know what kind of response a little girl walking up to Koníčky and Hračky might get today. Ideally, she won't get any response at all, because her parents will have told her to stay away.

A., I
took pleasure
in screwing you. over

so much senseless
time. I took
pleasure

killing in the quiet
was kindness
of a kind.

my hands are Sunday's best;
my brave new feet;
I only mind.