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Disco
The alien, Disco, lands in a city on another planet. Upon exiting her ship, she encounters new sounds and ways of life, which ultimately lead to the reconstruction of her identity and new ways of identifying. Everything changes when Magnolia and Hermes cross her path, introducing two fundamental elements to her transformation.
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The alien, Disco, lands in a city on another planet. Upon exiting her ship, she encounters new sounds and ways of life, which ultimately lead to the reconstruction of her identity and new ways of identifying. Everything changes when Magnolia and Hermes cross her path, introducing two fundamental elements to her transformation.
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Written By:Sophia Cantreva, Cauê Delgado
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