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As a whole, I am both safe and secure. Behead me, I become a place of meeting. Behead me again, I am the partner of ready. Restore me, I become the domain of beasts.
Black we are and much admired. Many seek us if they are tired. We tire the horse, and comfort man, and turn White when we've fulfilled your plan.
What letter comes next: O T T F F S S ?
Voiceless it cries, Wingless flutters, Toothless bites, Mouthless mutters. What is it?
Almost everyone needs it, asks for it, gives it. But almost nobody takes it.
Iām grown from darkness but shine with a pale light. Very round I am and always a lady's delight.