had a dream i was entering a “wizard-off” against taako. i only entered because i believed taako was a fictional character and therefore id win by default. i show up to the wizard-off venue: an abandoned strip mall, naturally. lines start forming. my best friends are there pumping me up. someone is massaging my arms as if im about to enter a boxing match. another goes “are you sure you’re up for this? taako is a master” and i respond with a scoff. “he isn’t coming. he would be here by now, and he’d be wearing a fantastic outfit. i dont see anybody in a fantastic outfit.” a hush falls over the crowd. i turn. there stands taako in a black ballgown, chiffon cape, and opera gloves, his ears bedazzled, his hair tied back in the tightest ponytail ive ever seen. he locks eyes with me and i die instantly.