"ABnormal END" - Abnormal termination (of software); {crash}; {lossage}. Derives from an error message on the IBM 360; used jokingly by hackers but seriously mainly by {code grinder}s. Usually capitalized, but may appear as `abend'. Hackers will try to persuade you that ABEND is called `abend' because it is what system operators do to the machine late on Friday when they want to call it a day, and hence is from the German `Abend' = `Evening'.
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Richter Abend is a half-elf appearing in Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World as the "antagonist".
This is not entirely true, however.
In the first part of the game, the main character, Emil Castagnier, meets Richter. The man encourages Emil to stand up for himself, giving Emil his catchphrase, "Courage is the magic that turns dreams into reality." This came from Richter's deceased friend, Aster. The two were researchers. They'd, in fact, met Ratatosk who was the guardian of the World Tree. Ratatosk had murdered Aster, then later took on his form, creating a fake personality for himself named Emil.
Richter didn't know Emil was actually Ratatosk. Richter wanted to break the barrier in the Ginungugap and bring back Aster with the help of the Centurion Aqua. He would then use himself as a seal on the door, sacrificing himself. So, all in all, Richter isn't a bad person. He just did the right thing the wrong way.
This is not entirely true, however.
In the first part of the game, the main character, Emil Castagnier, meets Richter. The man encourages Emil to stand up for himself, giving Emil his catchphrase, "Courage is the magic that turns dreams into reality." This came from Richter's deceased friend, Aster. The two were researchers. They'd, in fact, met Ratatosk who was the guardian of the World Tree. Ratatosk had murdered Aster, then later took on his form, creating a fake personality for himself named Emil.
Richter didn't know Emil was actually Ratatosk. Richter wanted to break the barrier in the Ginungugap and bring back Aster with the help of the Centurion Aqua. He would then use himself as a seal on the door, sacrificing himself. So, all in all, Richter isn't a bad person. He just did the right thing the wrong way.
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Anyone who is very knowledgeable about various fandoms.
The kind of person who is both geeky and self confident.
A person who was raised by TV and thus believes themselves to be inside a TV show.
Anyone who is very knowledgeable about various fandoms.
The kind of person who is both geeky and self confident.
A person who was raised by TV and thus believes themselves to be inside a TV show.
Abed Nadir: When you really know who you are and what you like about yourself, changing for others isn't such a big deal.
You are such an Abed Nadir. Meta meta meta.
I watch Community because I am Abed Nadir.
You are such an Abed Nadir. Meta meta meta.
I watch Community because I am Abed Nadir.
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