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The Beginning: An Evening At Shallin's Garden

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A warm summer night in the famous inn known as Shallin's Garden....


Shallin flits around from table to table, laughing and smiling at various patrons, ensuring they are comfortable and happy.

Grondthanc <A massive cloaked figure walks in, with a woodsman atire on>

Tain is seated facing the entryway to her little corner of the Garden, holding the local newspaper in one hand. Her eyes though, do not move so much left to right as they do over the top edge, the better to keep everyone in view

<Scene=> The common room is quite busy tonight, Shallin should be pleased.

Grondthanc <looks around most of his face covered by the cloak, it is obvious that he is one of the massive trall>

Andel looks up from his drink in a shadowed corner, his brow quirked in surprise at the Trall's attire.

Tain glances up once again, hoping to catch Shallin's eye. She notes the appearance of the newcomer and she looks him up and down discretely.

Shallin notices the Elden woman's gesture and walks over to her.
Tain drums her fingers on the tabletop. Laying the unread paper down she looks up at Shallin and murmurs something to her in a low voice, raising her empty glass at the same time

<Shallin> What will it be then, dear? Mead? Ale?

<Tain> Whatever's good today, Shallin.

Grondthanc <looks around once more for something, he aparently does not find it and sits himself down at a table and flings back his cloak>

Tain glances quickly at the tall creature, then casts her eyes back down at the newspaper. She chews her lower lip as if in contemplation.

<Scene=> several patrons frown thoughtfully at the woodsman-Trall, musing.

Shallin glides off to the kegs with a toss of her red-gold hair.

Grondthanc <looks around and can read the crowd like a book. He takes this opertunity to simply do whats comfortable and flings his feet up onto the table and gets out his whiskey flask, and takes a deep drink from it>

Tain hooks her elbow over the back of her chair, crosses her legs at the knees and sits back, turning slightly toward the Trall. She tries to catch his eye with a toss of her silken blond hair.

Andel turns and notices the Elden woman, so unlike his kin. A night of curiosities, he thinks to himself.

Grondthanc <looks to the Elden as he finishes his swig and stares at her for a moment then coughs and looks away before blurting out "Is Shallin still around or am I seeing a ghost?">

Tain chews on her thumbnail and begins swinging her foot back and forth in the air. She seems to be getting a bit agitated

Shallin hurries back and sets a horn of mead down upon the Elden woman's table.

Tain clears her throat and speaks in a low voice directed at the Trall's general question. "She's right here."

<Shallin> Here you are, my dear. Drink up, now!

Tain gestures with a jerk of her head toward the Trall. "Someone's asking for you. And thanks."

Shallin looks over to the Trall and smiles with a question in her eyes.

Grondthanc <looks over to the table that has Tain and tucks his whiskey flask in one of his pockets>

Tain takes a quick breath, uncrosses her legs, and scoots up closer to the table, grasping the glass and bringing it quickly to her lips. She drinks a good quarter of the contents in one gulp.

<Grondthanc> Well...as you see I have my own *pats his pocket* Beverage. Now I just need food Shallin.

Andel winces slightly at how the Elden woman takes the heady mead. A bit jealously, actually.

<Shallin> Of course, dear. What will it be? Lamb? Stew?

<Grondthanc> Half a lamb...cooked of course but not to much.

Tain chuckles softly at the Trall and takes another gulp. She goes back to pretending to read the news.

Shallin nods with a wink at the Trall and bounds off to the kitchen.

Tain catches sight of the Elden out of the corner of her eye and frowns to herself

Grondthanc <pushs back his chair on its two back legs and stretchs with a sigh>

Tain raises her eyes watchfully, both feet planted firmly on the ground in case she has to move quickly.

Andel looks at the Trall and the Elden woman and seems to come to a decision. He stands slowly and approaches the table with the Trall.

<Andel> I...forgive me....may I sit with you, friend?

Tain takes a third gulp of her drink, now warily but almost openly watching the exchange between the two characters who have already caught her attention earlier.

<Grondthanc> I don't see why not knife ears.

<Tain> A cloud passes over Tain's features and her eyes narrow. She downs the rest of her drink and pushes her chair back from the table a bit.

<Scene=> the room suddenly grows quiet as Shallin hauls a man out to the door.

Grondthanc <laughs out loud at it, his laugh is short but rolling>

<Scene=> Planting her foot on his posterior, she kicks him firmly and sends him flying out

Grondthanc <laughs even harder now>

<Shallin> Touch one of my girls again, and it will be the last thing you ever touch, dog!

Grondthanc <his laugh down to a chuckle gets out his flask again>
Andel cannot help but grin slightly, but then turns to the Trall.
<Andel> Forgive me, but...you seem...different from others of your kind that I have met.

<Tain> Chewing on her lower lip, Tain moves her chair to a more open position and leans forward with the newspaper in her hands, her weight balanced on the balls of her feet. This way she can both hear the conversation better and be in a better position to move if necessary.

<Grondthanc> Whys that? *takes a swig from the flask a light grin upon his face*

<Andel> Well...you are dressed as a woodsman. I had not known Tralls did anything but mine stone. I would be grateful if you could teach me more of your kind. I am on SpiritWalk, you see.

<Grondthanc> Eh, well my kind can be a bit of dumbasses you see...we live for war. We take the spoils of war whatever it may be and use it, even captured folk. *takes another swig his tone fairly light hearted*

Shallin comes back carrying a large platter with roasted lamb.

<Grondthanc> AH perfect Shallin!

Shallin smiles prettily and places the platter down before the Trall.

<Grondthanc> Nice distance on the kick by the way.

Tain leans a little more forward, all the while pretending to be quite interested in what she's reading. She begins tapping the floor with her foot and as the food appears, she lunges out of her seat, and sprawls on the floor next to the Trall, moaning loudly.

<Shallin> The lout! He's lucky I didn't knife him! I...Oh!

Shallin jumps back quickly from the fallen Elden woman.

<Grondthanc> THE HELL! ITS RAINING KNIFE-EARS!

<Grondthanc> This is what happens when you don't have a roof Shallin!

<Tain> Oh I think I'm going to be sick. Help me someone! Tain grabs the Trall's coat, slipping her hand into his pocket deftly.
Andel moves swiftly forward to gently put a hand on the Elden woman's arm to help her up.

Tain elbows the Elden sharply in the ribs

Andel gasps

<Andel> Oof!

Grondthanc <Stands up at the elden being hit, he towers 7'9 above the group>

Grondthanc <Looks absoulutly terrifying, his large brow furrowed down at the woman "Rather rude don't you think?" he says in his deep voice>

Andel frowns at the Elden woman

<Tain> `roll 1d20+1

<GameServ> Tain rolled 1d20: 1 <Total: 1(+1) = 2>

Grondthanc <looks at the girl rumage in his pocket and picks her up by the neck, his hand wraps around her neck as well as most of her collar bone area, then he lifts her up to eye level>

Andel looks alarmed

<Grondthanc> That was a bad idea...pickpocketing from a Trall. Woodsman or king its a terrible idea.

Tain 's eyes grow wide as her hands come up instinctively to grasp the Trall's hands. She flails her legs and thrashes and kicks.

Shallin hurries over with hands on hips.

Tain can only gurgle.

<Shallin> What's all this? I'll have no fighting in my inn!

<Shallin> Put her down at once!

Grondthanc <still stares into the girl's eyes "What was that?" he then looks down to Shallin "Just dealing with a thief miss>

<Andel> I...um...your lamb is growing cold, friend...perhaps Shallin can call the watch?

Grondthanc <shrugs with a sigh and drops the girl>

Tain suddenly goes limp and closes her eyes

<Grondthanc> True...my lamb may get cold.

Andel bends over the Elden woman while Shallin frowns.

Shallin looks over at the Trall.

Grondthanc <looks down at her still standing>

<Shallin> If she dies, you clean up the mess!

Tain begins to cough and slowly sits up

<Grondthanc> But of course shallin.

<Grondthanc> See! The fool is coming around.

Andel puts a gentle hand on the woman's back.

<Andel> Easy, friend...are you alright? Can you speak?

<Andel> Not wise to try to steal from a Trall....

Tain shoves her elbow into the Elden's side and struggles to her feet. She tosses a coin on the table as she lurches to her feet, but then becomes dizzy and plops into her vacated chair again.
Andel grunts in pain

Grondthanc <lets out a single Ha at the girl>

<Andel> Why is it always my ribs? Always.....

Andel rubs his ribs and glares.

Tain puts both elbows on the table and holds her head in her hands, moaning softly and sniffling.

Shallin harumphs and walks away with a toss of her red-gold curls.

<Tain> She murmurs "...pid ass...get mine...trouble...damn..."

Andel frowns at the Elden woman, then looks back at the Trall.

<Andel> I am glad you did not kill her, even though she is a thief....

<Grondthanc> I had no intention...just crush a few bones at the least.

Tain glares out from under her arms at the two idiots at the adjoining table and signals for Shallin again.

Andel chuckles at the Trall.

<Tain> Shallin! Another of the same before I go please!

<Tain> She raises her glass in the air

<Andel> I am called Andel Red-Wolf-Running. I am honored to meet you.

<Grondthanc> Name Is Grond...pleasured Red-wolf.

Tain lets out a quiet "Pffffff"

<Shallin> Ha! Show me your coin first, cutpurse!

Tain looks coyly up at the girl. "Come on, Shallin. You know me. You know I'm good for it" She does a little dance with her fingers and the coin on the table appears to be two coins.

Shallin snatches up the coins quickly and moves back to the kegs.

Andel can't help but chuckle at the audacity of the Elden woman.

<Grondthanc> Rather stupid one she is...*he states bluntly*

Tain wipes her nose with the back of her knuckles and runs her fingers through her hair, settling it back into place with a final toss and an unfathomable look over her shoulder at the Elden man.

Andel looks thoughtfully back at the woman.

Andel turns to the Trall after a moment.

<Andel> Perhaps she has no choice....

<Grondthanc> Of being a fool?

<Andel> Well...no....I mean thievery. She would not be the first to have to resort to such a life, yes?

Tain stares off into space, waiting for her drink. She becomes fidgety, wiggling her foot and tracing her finger over the wet spots on the table.

<Grondthanc> Your a thief where I come from you loose your hands

Shallin comes back with a horn of mead and a suspicious look.

<Tain> Tain mutters to herself. "...lose more than....big ass..."

<Andel> My kind do not own property....at least not in the way you might understand it.

<Tain> Tain thanks Shallin with her eyes

<Shallin> Want some advice, dear?

<Tain> Sure, why not? It's cheap and worthless just like most things in this city. She shrugs noncommitally.

<Shallin> find a new line of work. Honest work.

Grondthanc <stares at the girl "Still no excuse for stealing from a trall...a horrible idea.">

<Tain> Yeah. Just as I predicted. Tain takes a big gulp of the mead.

Shallin glides off back to the kitchens, her back rigid.

Andel calls over to the Elden woman

Grondthanc <pops his massive knuckles>

<Andel> Would you care to join us? I promise my friend will not try to hurt you as long as you keep your hands to yourself....

Tain sighs softly and turns her head slowly. She raises one eyebrow at the man and just stares at him.

Andel 's face reddens at the silence.

<Grondthanc> Well?

<Tain> I'm not looking for a new best friend. Beat it.

Andel turns back and looks down at the table, embarrassed.

Grondthanc <rips off a leg of the lamb still standing up and begins to eat "Your loss knife-ears."

Tain drains the glass and lays her head on her crossed arms on the wet table.

Grondthanc <sits himself down now with a thud and creaking of the chair>

<Scene=> The door opens to admit a small, rotund man dressed in richly embroidered robes. He looks over the room and raises his voice.

Grondthanc <leans to Andel and mutters "Check out the melon in a suit." he covers his mouth with asputtering laughter>

<Aldegard> I have work for a few individuals and will pay handsomely.

Tain 's ears twitch as she lifts her head. With bleary eyes she peers at the newcomer, trying to size him up.

<Aldegard> Discrete work!

Grondthanc <shrugs and finishes his lamb leg>

<Tain> Tain murmurs to herself, "If it's as discrete as the advertisement, woe to the lucky taker."

Andel looks to the man and bites his lip, remembering how light his purse has become.

<Andel> What do you think, friend Grond? Perhaps we could.....?

Tain blinks a few times, but it doesn't seem to help her vision much. "How much are the two of you genelmen payin"?"

<Grondthanc> We could what? Its discrete did you not hear? *goes for the next leg of the lamb*

Andel looks over to the Elden woman in confusion

<Andel> We're not paying anything....?

<Tain> Not you, she says to the Elden. THEM! She gestures toward the melon in the suit

Andel mouths the word 'them' in confusion.

<Andel> Uh oh....I think she's had a bit too much mead....

Tain hiccups and covers her mouth with one finger.

<Grondthanc> I see one...he counts as two perhaps.

<Grondthanc> Not in height of course but in width.

Tain lurches out of her chair and walks unsteadily toward the man near the door.

<Aldegard> I will pay 50 crowns to those I employ.

Andel blinks in surprise at the hefty sum.

<Tain> 'You...you genelmen have this coin readly hanny?"

<Grondthanc> 50 crowns...I'm in!

<Scene=> A large black Trall stands up near the back of the room.

Tain glares at the Trall. "Hey I spoge up firs.."

<Grondthanc> But i'm bigger...

<Gorthac> That coin's mine! I'll do th' job!

<Grondthanc> Now now now dear trall...let us make diplomacy.

Gorthac puffs out his chest and folds his arms.

Tain swings her arm out attempting to push the Trall back but swishes empty air, loses her balance, and falls to the floor. She simply stays there.

Andel winces at the woman.

<Grondthanc> Now she is fighting him...i'm sitting back down to watch.

Grondthanc <sits in his chair and gets out his flask>

<Gorthac> Stupid knife-ears! Stay down and let your betters handle this!

Andel frowns

Grondthanc <Leans to Andel "My money is on the big one" he bursts out laughing.>

Tain begins to cry quietly, a desperate sobbing sound

Andel frowns again then raises his hand

<Andel> I believe....I'll take the job.

<Andel> With my friends Grond and...and that girl.

Andel points at the Elden woman.

Grondthanc <looks to him "What the hell? Um err.">

Tain holds her breath for a moment, wondering who has just come in, but in her despair and befuddled state, she only half cares right now.

<Gorthac> When stone becomes mead, you will!

<Gorthac> I'll fight you for it!

<Grondthanc> Andel don't do anything you will regret....

Andel swallows hard

<Andel> I....I accept.

<Grondthanc> For the love of...

Tain attempts to crawl toward the door, feeling rather sick and woozy

Gorthac roars and rushes at Andel, swinging his massive fist.

Grondthanc <eyes widen and throws Andel back>

<Tain> ...but realizing something bad is happening and feeling the need to clear out

<Gorthac> `roll 1d20+1

<GameServ> Gorthac rolled 1d20: 5 <Total: 5(+1) = 6>

Gorthac misses and howls in rage.

Andel stands slowly and trembles to face the angry Trall.

Grondthanc <brings his fists forward glaring at the other trall>

Gorthac laughs at Grond

<Gorthac> What? You're on HIS side? What kind of Trall are you?

Grondthanc <puts down his fists for a moment and simply stands silent>

Andel gets a look of concentration on his face

Andel holds his hands outward as his eyes seem to light up and smoulder

Tain only gets as far as the nearest wall where she hauls herself to a sitting position, her knees drawn up to her chest, and watches with barely a hint of interest.

<Andel> `roll 1d20+1

<GameServ> Andel rolled 1d20: 16 <Total: 16(+1) = 17>

Grondthanc <looks down at the Elden with a raised brow>

Tain sits up a bit straighter as her eyes lock on the Elden's hands

<Scene=> A gust of wind blasts forth and knocks the Trall over.

<Grondthanc> WOAH! Haha! I know who's side i'm on now!

Andel suddenly looks very weary and staggers backward.

Tain blinks rapidly several times in succession and a faint spark lights up her gaze

Gorthac roars in rage as he fights back to his feet.

Grondthanc <Now picks up the lambs leg and charges at the downed trall laughing wildly>

<Gorthac> Miserable trickster! I'll have your head!

<Tain> Tain wraps her arms around her drawn-up knees and leans her chin on them, a deeper interest on her face.

<Grondthanc> `roll 1d20

<GameServ> Grondthanc rolled 1d20: 5 <Total: 5>

Grondthanc <swings the lamb leg and misses horribly>

Gorthac roars and stands, lashing out with his fist at Grond.

<Gorthac> `roll 1d20+1

<GameServ> Gorthac rolled 1d20: 14 <Total: 14(+1) = 15>

Gorthac hits Grond solidly in the chin.

Grondthanc <shakes his head fairly unphased and swings his fist at the side of the trall's head>

<Grondthanc> `roll 1d20

<GameServ> Grondthanc rolled 1d20: 11 <Total: 11>

Gorthac shakes his head and snarls.

Andel breathes hard and raises his hand once more.

Tain has eyes for nobody but the Elden

<Grondthanc> Come come then lad!

Andel 's eyes begin to smoulder once again...

<Andel> `roll 1d20+1

<GameServ> Andel rolled 1d20: 3 <Total: 3(+1) = 4>

Grondthanc <sees this and jumps out of the way with a grunt>

Andel falls back wearily as only a faint 'whumph' of air results...nothing else.

Gorthac roars with laughter.

Grondthanc <looks up from being on the ground and mutters "Thats all?">

<Andel> I...am not very good at this...

<Tain> Her lips part and she is transfixed. She breathes in a soft "o!"

Grondthanc <grabs a platter and flings it at the trall's face with a "HEEEYAAAH!">

<Grondthanc> `roll 1d20

<GameServ> Grondthanc rolled 1d20: 14 <Total: 14>

Gorthac flies backward from the impact to crash to the ground.

Andel winces

Grondthanc <Stands up and dusts off his duster (hehe) "Ah, much better.">

Tain wonders where Shallin is and whether or not she has gone to get the authorities. This causes her to struggle to her feet as quickly as she can and sidle toward the door.

Gorthac does not move, his eyes rolled up in the back of his head.

Grondthanc <looks to Andel "I did not have to do that knife ears...">

Grondthanc <goes to help him up>

Shallin stands quietly, her hands on hips and a dangerous glint in her eyes.

<Shallin> I assume you are finished breaking up my inn, you great louts!?

Andel gratefully accepts Grond's help.

Grondthanc <looks to Shallin "OH! Shallin! Not only Elden rain from the sky! Trall do to!">

Tain lifts her chin at Shallin, points to herself and shakes her head as if to say "I had nothing to do with this"

<Andel> I...I am sorry, Shallin. We did not mean....

<Grondthanc> Most of the damage is my fault...and the other trall of course.

<Shallin> Out! All of you! Out of my inn! Come back in the morning!

Tain brushes past the man offering jobs and slips her hand into his pocket as she passes.

Grondthanc <grabs the leg lamb by the passed out trall and walks out>

<Grondthanc> lamb leg*

<Tain> `roll 1d20+1

<GameServ> Tain rolled 1d20: 9 <Total: 9(+1) = 10>

Andel sighs sadly and staggers out

<Scene=> the man follows the trio outside and calls out to them.

Grondthanc "stands outside leaning on a street lamp and looks up at the straight up at the towering and uneven buildings>

<Aldegard> You there! Most excellent! You are hired! All of you!

<Grondthanc> Hired? We destroyed a tavern *bites into lamb leg at last*

<Aldegard> Most impressive! You are perfect! Will you hear my proposition?

Tain minces over to the nearest tree to lean against it, clutching her belly. She grimaces in pain and wretches, shaking her head vehemently

<Grondthanc> I don't see why not...go on.

Andel moves over to the woman and stops at a safe distance.

<Andel> Are...are you alright?

Tain turns her head and growls over her shoulder. "Stay where you are, Elden. And you Mister. I'm not looking for work."

<Aldegard> Not even if I pay you....100 crowns?

Andel blinks in shock.

<Grondthanc> Go on I wish to know the job not payment human.

<Aldegard> A shipment of mine has gone missing in the Eldenwood.

Tain 's fingers scratch down the bark of the tree and her back straightens for a moment, but then she sags and growls again. "Not even. No."

<Aldegard> I wish for you to retrieve it for me.

Andel looks with surprise at the Elden woman.

<Grondthanc> I have a house not to far in it...works splendidly. RED-WOLF! What do you think?

Tain 's ears twitch slightly, indicating she is listening intently

Andel turns to regard Grond.

<Andel> I...I owe you for your help back there. I will aid you as best I can, friend Grond.

Andel turns to the Elden woman

<Grondthanc> Splendid we can split the profits...

<Grondthanc> Seems the two of us are in...don't know of the thief still.

<Andel> My lady? I...we could use one with your...skills. Will you not come with us?

Tain leans her back against the tree and narrows her eyes. "Skills? What do you know of my skills?"

Andel grins

<Andel> Well...they certainly don't involve thievery....

Grondthanc <flings his large axe over his shoulder>

Tain 's eyes flash and she makes fists with both her hands as she grits her teeth. "They don't involve magic either."

Andel looks embarrassed

<Grondthanc> Bah just leave her to rot Red-wolf she is not worth it!

<Andel> I...well...I am sorry. You look as though you know how to handle yourself. And it is not safe in the Eldenwood for anyone...perhaps...safety in numbers?

<Tain> Pfft. What a sorry lot.

<Grondthanc> Bah I live in it...not to far back at least.

Tain contemplates for a moment and then sighs resignedly. "Fine. But stay not close."

Andel smiles with great relief

<Andel> Excellent! You won't regret it! You have my word!

<Scene=> Aldegard nods and begins laying out the details....

Tain smirks. "What good is your word to me? Just as good as is mine to you?"

Grondthanc <rolls his eyes but accepts the truth quickly>





TO BE CONTINUED.....

NOTE: We opted not to use defense rolls for our first outing for....for simplicity's sake. Yeah....Yeah, that's it. We didn't FORGET to use defense rolls, we MEANT to omit them. Uh huh.... =)

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2The Beginning: An Evening At Shallin's Garden Empty Wow! Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:10 pm

Weldulf

Weldulf

This is such a great read! It's like a grand adventure/comic tale! Can't wait to see where this goes but I'm assuming they will end up at Grond's house in the coming scenes.

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Weldulf wrote:This is such a great read! It's like a grand adventure/comic tale! Can't wait to see where this goes but I'm assuming they will end up at Grond's house in the coming scenes.


Isn't that what roleplaying is all about? Creating heroic stories that make you feel like you're the hero in a grand adventure and seeing it all played out on the movie screen of your imagination. Smile

And seeing Grond's house should be interesting!

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4The Beginning: An Evening At Shallin's Garden Empty Grond's house Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:44 pm

Weldulf

Weldulf

I am feeling this is a fairly good concept for it.
http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lup6wvSBXk1qjh5yso1_500.jpg



Last edited by Weldulf on Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:55 pm; edited 1 time in total

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Looks really cool!

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6The Beginning: An Evening At Shallin's Garden Empty Last post then I will shut up hah Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:56 pm

Weldulf

Weldulf

I changed it, that one was just depressing haha.
http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lup6wvSBXk1qjh5yso1_500.jpg

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8The Beginning: An Evening At Shallin's Garden Empty I like it Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:02 am

Weldulf

Weldulf

Maybe make it a tad bit more twisty lOoking like this
http://www.psdeluxe.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Fantasy_House.jpg

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That one's perfect! I'd live there in a heartbeat! Smile

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Faeriecakes

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Is this where you stop to do each others' hair?

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Faeriecakes wrote:Is this where you stop to do each others' hair?


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