DnD is kind of a cross between improv, telling stories, and a choose-your-own-adventure, from what I gather from my spouse who runs games for a living. Playing Baldurs Gate 3 was really eye opening and I think the game helps one understand the appeal of tabletop RPGs a bit better.

looking longingly at panthers

I've asked local Costco workers what it's like working for Costco. They say the company treats them very well.

My favourite subreddit was r/stupiddovenests.

He's in the meat closet.

Considering we are eating a god right in front of them, they are remarkable civil about it all. I'm not a fan of religion either, as I've seen it bring out the worst in people. I wish there was more patience, understanding and empathy in the world.

I get that it is 'humane,' but I get scared when I see humans developing and organizing highly efficient ways to exterminate humans, such as gas chambers.

It's perhaps stupider than that. The guy couldn't take getting made fun of on Twitter, so he bought and killed it.

Portal?

They tint the light yellow orange. Blue light can make it harder to settle down and sleep. Kind of like the nightmode for your computer screen but in real life.

Looking at that picture and double checking that I am not having a stroke.

Think about the reasons behind your feelings. If it is shyness and some anxiety around the social aspect of it, that's one thing. If there is a deeper reason why you might feel uncomfortable with these people or why they might reject you, that's something else to acknowledge. Good luck.