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Midnight Burger

Chapter 53: Life During Wartime

16 Jun 2026

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Chapter 1: What is discussed at the start of this section?

0.487 - 24.854 Olen Shannon Maldonado

Olen Shannon Maldonado, käsintehtyjä artesaanituotteita myyvän Jaui lahjakaupan perustaja. Valitsin Shopify, koska alustoja testatessani totesin sen ehdottomasti yhdeksi helppokäyttöisimmistä alustoista. Minulla oli tärkeää pohtia kehittymistämme tulevaisuudessa. Kaikki myyntiin tarvittavat työkalut, kuten varaston suunnittelu, ovat kätevästi dashboardissa.

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24.874 - 28.418 Olen Shannon Maldonado

Aloita ilmainen kokeilu shopify.com-sivustolla.

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28.718 - 46.609 Lily Stork

Midnight Burger will always be free to listen to, but it's not free to make. So please consider supporting us by subscribing on Supporting Cast, Patreon, or Apple Podcasts. For early access, ad-free shows, exclusive content, and our enduring gratitude. Just follow any of the links in the show notes for this episode.

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49.576 - 75.077 Lily Stork

Previously on Midnight Burger, Casper and Axe climb into the Boom Cube and get a one-way ticket to hell. Uh, how does it work from here? Do I have to power it up, or... It's all popping off in Cryptessia. The gang is slowly getting back together so that they can finally take on Croc. It is immeasurably difficult to surprise me, Doctor.

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75.097 - 90.821 Lily Stork

He's got a great big gun and is also hoarding orbs for some reason. Remember that one? Spears! But the headline these days comes from Ava.

90.981 - 96.942 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Kazi, listen closely. It's all bullshit.

96.962 - 111.076 Lily Stork

I realize she says that about everything, but this time she's talking about Croc. Meanwhile, on the other side of the galaxy, Gloria and the Midnight Burger B team went hunting for murder beasts, and what they discovered was neither murderous nor beastly. What?

111.256 - 115.28 Leeman Kessler

The data is telling me that this creature is a deeply augmented human.

115.36 - 116.441 Quintin Jones, Jr.

How is that possible?

Chapter 2: How does the gang plan to take on Croc?

312.061 - 323.005 Quintin Jones, Jr.

I don't know, really. I'm not sure why people feel at home somewhere. I think they feel like they fit, like they're a missing piece of the puzzle, like they fell into place.

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323.826 - 346.191 Leeman Kessler

I see. We Earths love our planet. Our civilization has been a shared project from its most ancient iteration, all of us with a single goal, knowledge above all. It was only when we began to communicate with other worlds that we had to acquaint ourselves with concepts such as war and competition.

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347.656 - 348.837 Quintin Jones, Jr.

And you had to leave.

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350.218 - 364.812 Leeman Kessler

Yes. To be assigned the role of sorcerer after your period of enlightenment has ended is a great honor and a tremendous responsibility, but it is a somber one. We are told, keep Ert within you. And I have.

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366.914 - 369.476 Quintin Jones, Jr.

I'm sensing a butt coming, Boone.

374.841 - 393.793 Leeman Kessler

This creature that we have taken under our care... It has been greatly victimized, tortured. I believe that Fiona has as well, but Fiona has found a way to escape the victimization and have a life that I feel she is proud of. But this creature will never escape. It is condemned.

396.116 - 399.38 Quintin Jones, Jr.

I know. I don't know what to do about it.

400.582 - 407.11 Leeman Kessler

To create technology that would do this to another being. It is the greatest of transgressions for us.

408.76 - 429.255 Quintin Jones, Jr.

cannot stand i think you and me and all of our friends are trying to stop it right now moon this army that we are facing their armaments are considerable We've been doing okay so far.

Chapter 3: What is the significance of the augmented human discovered?

470.531 - 472.694 Quintin Jones, Jr.

I think everyone does.

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472.734 - 477.58 Leeman Kessler

I've been able to avoid such compromises thus far.

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478.461 - 482.446 Quintin Jones, Jr.

And you're worried that you may have to compromise something you believe?

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484.949 - 485.41 Leeman Kessler

I am.

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487.027 - 499.478 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Boone, I think it's important to know what you believe. It sounds like it's served you well, but there are very few things that are true no matter where you go. Very few things.

506.124 - 513.851 Leeman Kessler

As I have mentioned before, it is against our values to violate another being, including their technologies that are an extension of their personhood.

514.732 - 515.312 Quintin Jones, Jr.

I remember.

516.102 - 548.135 Leeman Kessler

That being said, if I could forcibly access the systems of this oppressive regime that controls the Cryptessia system, I believe I may be able to deactivate their technology. I can disarm them. All of them. It's something humorous.

549.939 - 566.916 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Oh, fucking urts, man. Alright, let's check out our new location and figure out how we're going to do this. Of course. Well, at least this is familiar.

Chapter 4: How do the characters feel about their home and identity?

929.661 - 950.854 Quintin Jones, Jr.

There's nothing for you to do at the moment but to stay safe. Now that you're connected to my network, I can keep you updated. Actually, Kazi, Voon's working on something over here. I think we might need to risk going into a nearby city. Working on something? What are we working on? I think Voon may be able to give us an edge. Really? Tell me more.

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951.135 - 953.619 Leeman Kessler

I am uploading our proposed course of action to your network.

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953.639 - 959.348 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Well, that's a nice change of pace. Nice to be working with someone so organized.

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959.848 - 960.93 Leeman Kessler

I return your sentiment.

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963.037 - 978.115 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Gloria, good luck. You too. What kind of trouble are we getting into? What are we even talking about? Y'all, Voon has a plan. Hey, hey, enough already. I'm not a carry-on.

978.916 - 980.098 Bruno Satin

You'll wait here till he arrives.

980.118 - 1016.922 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Your voice still sounds stupid in that mask. You will wait here. I bet you sound like Truman Capote under there. Asshats! Where's my cat? Good morning, Doctor. What's with the rough trade from the Bonehead Brigade? You've been a bit too adventurous in your wanderings about the castle. I'm a curious person. Is this thing on? Kazi, listen closely. It's all bullshit.

1018.69 - 1050.103 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Very rude of you to listen to my private phone calls. You're only here due to my benevolence, Doctor. That's not true. Is it not? No. I'm here because you like me. I was enjoying your company until you decided to use my daughter as part of your machinations. Machinations? Croc, come on. Look around. This whole castle is the Super Bowl of machinations. I can't join in? Enough.

1054.329 - 1089.086 Quintin Jones, Jr.

So, how'd it happen? How did what happen? How did you go from being a space god to whatever it is you are now? Yes, I've figured it out. Every power you've exhibited thus far doesn't come from you. It comes from something invented by that brilliant daughter of yours you keep locked in the tower. You're so sure that's what occurred? Yes, Croc. I am sure.

Chapter 5: What is the significance of surrender in this conversation?

2963.061 - 3022.448 Quintin Jones, Jr.

But before you do that, would you mind shoving it up your butt? Never mind. Get the fuck out of my room before Carl eats you. You two may be a big hero, once you've learned to count backwards to zero. In German and English, I know how to count down, and I'm learning Chinese. Homeworld, this is Bonto. Do you read me? Homeworld, this is Bonto. On Earth-122, do you read me?

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3030.832 - 3031.855 Bruno Satin

What the hell?

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3037.61 - 3043.204 Joe Fisher

Homeworld, this is Bonto. If you can read me, I think my station is under attack. Please respond.

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3061.949 - 3062.29 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Hi.

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3063.932 - 3064.814

Who are you?

Chapter 6: How do characters express their identities in this segment?

3066.377 - 3069.202 Quintin Jones, Jr.

I'm Gloria. I think you're looking for me.

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3071.906 - 3072.307 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Aren't you?

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3074.33 - 3076.013 Bruno Satin

You're that lady from the diner.

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3076.294 - 3076.915 Quintin Jones, Jr.

That's me.

3079.039 - 3080.441 Bruno Satin

What are you doing here?

3081.563 - 3083.186 Quintin Jones, Jr.

I'm here to surrender.

3085.069 - 3085.81 Bruno Satin

Surrender?

3086.932 - 3096.939 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Yes. To you. Why? Does it matter?

Chapter 7: What philosophical insights emerge about life and meaning?

3104.591 - 3106.575 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Why would I tell you if this was a trap?

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3109.339 - 3111.282 Bruno Satin

Stand over there.

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3120.623 - 3121.965 Virginia Evans

Okay.

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3130.074 - 3136.081 Joe Fisher

Homeworld, this is Bonto. Do you read me? Homeworld, this is Bonto on Earth-122. Do you read me?

3136.602 - 3142.629 Leeman Kessler

Gloria, we have a good signal. Emma's working to analyze this technology. Remain calm and I will inform you when the process is complete.

3145.312 - 3147.835 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Your name is Bonto?

3147.895 - 3148.015

Bonto?

3149.935 - 3151.497 Leeman Kessler

How did you know that?

Chapter 8: How does the dialogue reflect on personal growth and self-discovery?

3170.298 - 3173.281 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Is it just you here?

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3173.321 - 3176.064 Joe Fisher

I can have more men here any time I want.

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3176.224 - 3204.63 Quintin Jones, Jr.

I'm sure. How are you on this planet? Well, we tried to escape Croc's castle and that landed me here. And honestly, I'm kind of useless on my own, so I figured I gave it a shot and it didn't work out. May as well surrender. Big day for you, Bonto. You just captured somebody pretty important.

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3208.407 - 3210.33 Joe Fisher

I didn't actually do anything.

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3211.031 - 3225.15 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Well, we could keep that between us. Whatever heroic story you want to tell, I'll be sure and back you up. Why are you being so nice to me? I'm a nice person.

3227.213 - 3228.054 Lily Stork

You're the enemy.

3228.495 - 3228.996 Quintin Jones, Jr.

Says who?

3231.018 - 3232.16 Lily Stork

Says everybody.

3232.581 - 3237.908 Quintin Jones, Jr.

How do they know? What do you actually know about me?

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