Tropescilloscope: Death Glare

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Tranquil Fury Anguished Declaration of Love Fantastic Racism Broken Bird Casting Gag Pay Evil unto Evil Armor-Piercing Question Bait-and-Switch Bitch in Sheep's Clothing Police Brutality Aside Glance Does This Remind You of Anything? 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Romantic False Lead Rousing Speech Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas Say My Name Action Prologue Contrived Coincidence The Bad Guy Wins