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  1. #1
    Rhodes's Avatar
    Presence
    (Charming)
    Distinctive Voice
    ((Gravitas))
    Rigid Mask
    Mantle - Chilling breeze, summoning tiny leaves
    Rhodes
    Mein

    Mein: Rhodes has pale whitish skin, elfin ears and deep, overly large emerald eyes. Thin black veins broach the surface of his skin like the roots of a tree emerging from the ground. Dark, broad leaves sprout from his wrists, ankles and temples, spreading around the back of his head. Deep red flowers bloom at the temples and wrists.
    Mantle

    Mantle: A breath of icy wind, the kind that penetrates and sends a chill down the spine. Ash leaves in red, yellow and gold spin into existance around him, caught on the breeze. As the wind blows, unnerving whispers can be heard, always coming from a direction just out of one's field of vision.

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    Flowering

      
    Date Action Roll Result
    2019-09-23 16:22:52 Rhodes rolls 5 to Wisdom of Dreams: Wits+Comp (10 Again) 8, 10, 5, 4, 1, 2 2 successes

    The night before the equinox, Rhodes meditated, deep in thought. As he slept, he reached out into the subconscious, stealing the snippet of a skill that just might serve him well in t his, the opening of his season. And it was his.

    Rhodes uses Wisdom of Dreams to gain the Expression Speciality "Storytelling".



    The night began to fall over Funderland on the equinoxes itself. As the day turned into dusk, and the humans left Funderland, one building still stood open, dimly lit by flickering lights.

    Was that.... actually candlelight?

    The doors to Edna's stood open with the way to the usual hosting room - large wooden furniture in place - but utterly lacking in decoration save the candles from the iron ring above. No food, no drink, only the familiar litter of leaves of the Dread Lord of Autumn, who was leaning casually against the table in a fine black suite with tie, and orange shirt. His knowing smile was ever-present. The thunderous coat was draped over his shoulders, and the lightning flashed across its surface.

    Tonight was the night.


    Welcome to the thread for the Autumn Coronation! A few small points about the setting:

    First, yes, the room is surprisingly lacking in decoration - OOC, this is only a welcoming room. IC please make of this what you will, but Rhodes is smiling that knowing smile of his.

    Second, there have been some changes to Rhodes' mantle - the breeze reaches further, and those within it's reach can hear ghostly whispers coming from just out of the field of vision. What they say is up to you - truth, fear, a secret - but they are very unnerving.
    Flowering Fairest, Mantle: An ever-changing, spine-chilling icy wind, creating spinning autumn leaves and haunting whispers.

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    Abraham Norton

    Under the starry sky and through the side entrance to the park the knight-errant slips in, heading towards Edan's to pay homage to the new Season. His outfit is rather simple, but picked with a purpose in mind - an orange-brown suit in the color of fading leaves. A small way of honoring Autumn by choice of color, like Rhodes did with Spring. On the suit is a boutonniere - a single purple pansy flower.

    On the way, Abraham wonders what did the Dread Lord and his newest subjects prepare for tonight. Their shared Fairest heritage would suggest something with a true flair, and the Autumn Sovereign did not shy away from exuberance if the Dream Library was anything to go by. Which only strengthens the surprise when the Flowering sees... nothing.

    Well, not nothing - the King was there allright, but the complete and utter lack of decoration, as well as Rhodes' smug smile are sure signs that something is up. The Leaden Mirror is known for its magic, surely some of it (or a lot of it) is at work behind the scenes?

    "King Rhodes" He acknowledges the man with a half-bow fitting his status and station "I have to say, I am anxious to see what the night will bring"

    And anxious he is, for there is a clear change in the King's Mantle. Its icy winds have gotten stronger, and perhaps more unnervingly - they appear to carry whispers coming from some unfathomable direction. It doesn't exactly help matters that these quiet voices appear to the knight-errant as a discordant chorus, clearly saying something, it's just impossible to hear what.

  3. #3
    Circe's Avatar
    Scene Stats
    Striking Looks
    (Exotic)
    Presence
    Mantle Dry Heat
    Circe

    Merit-Striking Looks (exotic)
    Mein:

    Her skin turns a slate-blue and her hair bone white. The whites of her eyes are blood red, the irises are purple with cat-slit black pupils. The helix of her ears elongate out 2" inches ending in a tip. Her features sharpen and her figure has an unnatural, inhuman litheness that can be intellectually disturbing.
    Scenes

    IDK
    CSbb
    Mask

    Her skin brings to mind Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Asian races, though her high cheek bones and sharp facial structure don't match. Most assume she is of mixed ancestry given the pale blonde hair. Alias Mary Maniscalo.
    Circe Scenes
     
      Rage singing, no work with Ozzy, Shake the shanty
     

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    The next figure to enter was hidden by a cloak covering. The white cotton dragged upon the floor, entirely obscuring the individual beneath who walked slowly. The heat of their Mantle, clashing and resisting Rhodes' cold, hints to an identity or at least a Court.


    Seeming to glide into Edna's, the white cloaked figure gave a shake that hinted to feminine figure. Then a blue arm slips out to push back the hood to reveal Circe's face. Bone white hair was done up in a pony tail with a simple copper band barret securing it. This metal was present in both the chains adorning her neck and the wire circlet around her forhead.


    Circe had decided to say screw subtlety for this coronation. If she was being the sole monarch to a Court of one again, she was going to leave jaws on the floor. Now to those that knew her this could mean two things. First that she would enter wearing enough weapons to impress Doom Guy. Second was that she'd dressed to the nines. Which was it to be?


    The smirk on her face as she looked to Rhodes was best called smarmy, "Yer majesty," she gives him a slow bow that reveals naught beneath the cloak. "Rhodes I really hope this ain't the venue. It'd be a lil' to tight fer most parties," her turn towards Abraham is slow. Deliberately so. The elfin Larcenist is trying to hide herself underneath her cloak, "Abraham, ya came first? That disappoints a lady. Guess I need ta come faster," the waggle of her eyebrows and bouncing ears gave no question to intent.
    Fairest: Larcenist | WYRD 2| Mantle: Dry Desert Heat |Health: 8 | Willpower: 5 | Glamour: 7

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    Reed Mills's Avatar

    Presence
    (Unremarkable)
    Mantle
    (Winter)
    New Identity
    (Reed Mills)
    Reed Mills

    Mask
    Reed is by all accounts an unremarkable guy. Somewhere north of 30 and south of 40. He stands about 5’10’’ with a slight hunch. Mud brown eyes, curly brown hair worn on the longer side with unkept mutton chops. His face is lined from time out in the sun and his fingernails have dirt under them. He’s typically in work clothes and boots and it’s clear his occupation keeps him outside. He can often be seen wearing a broad-brimmed straw hat that has definitely seen better days.

    Mien
    To those that can truly see him, Reed has skin the color of mud. A deep, rich brown. His pupil-less eyes are the same color. Even his teeth are brown. His face is deeply lined. Maybe scarred? His ears are pointed and his fingers are long and knobby. He is painfully thin with a pronounced hunch to his back and a pot-belly. His bulbous head is bald save for a thin layer of green moss. His mantle manifests as an added clarity, as if you are viewing him on a crisp, clear winter day.

    (Strengthen Mask)Glamour 1 Spent
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    Reed slips in after Abe and Circe, looking a little uncomfortable, a little furtive. Maybe it's his attire: grey dress slacks and a matching grey blazer, both ill fitting. White button up shirt that's a little yellowed around the collar, which is open at the throat. The whole ensemble was likely picked up at a thrift store a couple of days prior.

    His mask is strengthened, so he just looks like the down-on-his-luck working guy he would be if it wasn't for, well, everything. His greasy brown hair seems like it might've been washed recently, and it's definitely been combed this evening.

    Watch him for long enough and you realize his discomfort has more to do with his surroundings. This is Autumn's night and Autumn's turf. And their whole deal makes the Garden Gnome...nervous. Too close to the Other Side for his comfort.

    Take King Rhodes for instance. Standing there in his magical mystery cloak, with its wondrous lightning bolts. That creepy smile, the wind and ghostly whispers coming off him. It's just too much.

    And not a drop of booze! Not a god damn drink anywhere in sight. Not that Reed has come ill prepared. He fishes a flask out of his jacket pocket. Uncaps it, sips. The whiskey fortifies him. He screws the cap back on and the flask returns from whence it came.

    Finally, he approaches his fellow Lost. Not like there's anything he can pretend to inspect. You know, because the room is empty. Except for the furniture. And even the chairs are creepy.

    "Abe, Circe. Good to see you both."

    Turning now to Rhodes: "Evening, sir. We haven't formally met," though they'd encountered each other at the Summer coronation. "I'm Reed. Reed Mills."

    He's not keen on shaking this spooky dude's hand. Decides against it, unless King Pumpkin presses the issue.

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    Seraphina's Avatar
    Seraphina
    Presence
    (Magnetic)
    Striking Looks
    (Enthralling)
    Distinctive Voice
    (Angelic)
    New Identity
    (Sarah Jones)
    Mantle (Spring)
    (In Mini Sheet)
    Seraphina

    Mien

    Softly shimmering gold flakes catch the light whenever she moves, delicate gilded and diamond scales extenuate the luminescent sapphires that are her eyes. The ocean lives in Sera's eyes, perfectly cut sapphires, gleam in the light. Deeper shades always shifting like the tide. The scales trail up to her temples and forehead. Her hair reaches down her back, brushing the back of her calves, spun silver and gold. Perfectly placed streaks of sea green are seen throughout her hair. Very fine diamond dust falls loose from her hair when she moves, reflecting rainbows from the light. The scales on her hands are dulled by the simple fact that her hands are translucent. There was an iridescent scale like skin that pulled delicately up from her ears. The membrane shimmered and created three curly points.
    Seraphina

    Fairest

    Nix/Treasured
    Mantle

    Cherry blossoms gilded in gold bloom from her hair, tumbling down as a warm rejuvenating spring breeze gently kisses the air with the scent of freshly cut grass. The sound of birds singing can be heard as the wildflowers grow and bloom in vibrant colors where she walks, swaying and lively in the breeze.
    Sera's hands and lower legs are translucent while the rest of her has cracks
    Seraphina

    Mask
    A fairly tall woman, roughly 5'11 with long, wavy dark brown hair. Her eyes are an intense, deep bright blue, reminding one of sapphires. Her lips are full and her skin is flawless. With that perfection comes a body that men fawn and drool over, and women envy.

    Health Tracker

    Haunted House
    Items

    Hedgespun Items

    Tear dropped shaped pendant, form fitted waterfall jacket

    Misc.

    -3 to any rolls involving Presence

    Jewelry

    Ring on right ring finger...the gold band matches her gilded golden skin, the blue sapphire matches her eyes and the diamonds her scales
    Seraphina Scenes
      -1 Glamour into Wyrdstone
      Dreaming, -1 WP to analyze, WP to hold Dream together, Dreamscape
      -1 Glamour for Dream Time, -1 WP, WP to Scour Glam to rebuild
     Harden Mask, Forgot to include in orig post, 
     

    (Activating Dress)Glamour 1 Spent
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    Treasured Nix

    The Season was changing, and the night had arrived. Rhodes night in her opinion. He had successfully led Autumn for a full year.

    She hadn’t seen much of him lately, and figured he was busy pulling things together for tonight. The Treasured hadn’t bothered him, letting him keep his secrets about the Coronation. But she had missed him.

    As it was his night, she didn’t want to draw unnecessary to herself. Which meant not wearing a dress like she did last year. Instead, she made one. Spent numerous hours of time, endless nights, and energy to craft in the Tavern. Sleepless nights of sewing and joining the Wyrd together. The end result was a dress that she hoped would fit the theme of Autumn and look good. She wasn’t sure if it would, this was her first attempt at large scale spinning.

    Then there was the issue of her hands, and how that was sure to distract from the night. So she found a pair of gloves, a fine cloth that matched the greens in the skirt. Her hair? Well, she found herself a stylist who managed to weave her gold and silver mane into a cascade of roses that stretched down her back.

    Walking up to Edna’s, a long cloak clasped to hide her dress, she paused to take it in. How different last year had been. Rhodes had been only an acquaintance, and she never imagined they’d be where they were now. Stopping, she takes a moment to call upon the Wyrd to breathe life into her dress. The spines of the book began to pulse gently with life, the bottom of the skirt, and the only part currently visible, the words on the pages came to life with a soft glow to the words.

    This year, her heart fluttered as she entered, then beat faster as she laid eyes on the Dread Lord, looking handsome in his suit. And that smile? It was perfect. The others got a smile and nod, but one always pays respect to the host first.

    Approaching, she dips into a low curtsy, “Good evening King Rhodes.” Says the Treasured with a smile. “Looking very handsome in that suit.” Her respects paid, and not sure if she should give him a kiss or not, she turns to look at the others.

    “Hi Abraham, love that color!” she compliments her fellow Spring.

    A smile and nod were offered to Circe, “Evening Circe, I like the cloak!” wondering what the Queen of Summer had on under it.

    Then the new face, “I don’t think we’ve talked, I remember you from the Summer Coronation, good evening. It’s Seraphina, or just Sera.” Come the angelic voice, in case he forgot, which wouldn’t offend her.
    Treasured/Nix Wyrd●●●●

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  8. #6
    Sonnie Wu's Avatar
    Sonja "Sonnie" Wu
    Striking Looks
    (Playful)
    Presence
    (Mischievous)
    Dexterity
    (Nimble)
    New Identity
    (Sonja Wu)
    Mantle
    (Spring)
    Mask:

    An alluring young beauty, Sonnie Wu is 5'2" and lean-bodied, with a light, nimble step and eyes that seem to say "Hey, you know what would be fun?" Her reddish-brown hair often seems slightly unkempt, and an amused smile regularly plays on her lips. Sonnie is usually dressed casually or for outdoor activity. She almost always wears a pair of red leather tabi boots.
    Mien:

    To the eyes of Fae, Sonnie's feet are like those of a monkey: Toes as long as fingers, with one on each foot being opposable like a thumb. A long monkey tail protrudes from the base of Sonnie's spine, covered in hair the same shade as her head. It appears to be prehensile, and often moves to react to her mood and dances about when she speaks, like people who "talk with their hands." Finally, her brown eyes turn golden.
    Mundane Equipment:

    Smart phone, messenger bag, quarterstaff, 2 throwing knifes (concealed), 3 goblin fruit (changes by season), mountain bike.
    Hedgespun

    Cloud-Stepping Shoes
    Hedgespun ● +2 Speed

    Riyu Jingu Bang (Staff)
    Hedgespun ●● +2 Damage

    Coin of the Lucky Monkey
    Hedgespun ●● +2 Defense
    Sonnie Wu Scenes
     
      Dreaming, Cloak of the Elements

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    Wyrd
    ••••
    Steepscrambler

    Sonja Wu arrived, long hair flowing loose, wearing her Hedgespun boots (ever a status symbol among the Lost) and a purple dress clearly designed for the spooky season. In her hands, she carried a carved jack o' lantern, complete with a lit candle inside.

    "King Rhodes," the Beast curtsied, making an intentional show of courtly manners. How long this would last is anyone's guess. Perhaps until she sees some party food or some other distraction. "Thank you for your... ah... your generosity in hosting this, um, this soiree!" Sonnie smiled as she stumbled through her attempt at elegance.

    She presented the jack o' lantern, obviously homemade, as a gift. "My little contribution to the Season of Fear."

    Her long monkey tail waved towards those who had arrived ahead of her.
    Spring Mantle (Scent of Flowers and Fruit)

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    Penance

    The sounds of footsteps coming down the stairs could be heard before Penance entered the foyer to greet the assembled party-goers. She wore a pair of dark grey cargo pants, a pair of faded red sneakers, and perhaps of most interest to Sonny, a Backstreet Boys shirt. One that looked to be absolutely 90s, featuring a black base and black-and-white photos of all the members over neon-bright background of mismatched shapes in pink, orange, baby blue, and highlighter yellow. Completely season appropriate. Her hair was pulled back into a simple braid so as not to get in her face. Although perhaps the most eye-catching thing of her outfit was the necklace she wore. A series of skulls strung around her neck with the entrails of her enemies. ...Actually it was red twine, though the rat and pigeon skulls the twine was looped through the eye sockets off certainly seemed to be real enough.

    "Ok, Rhodes, I think everything should be set up. Just in time for everyone to arrive, it seems. Hello everyone."

    A weak start to a weak season, your time will be fraught with threats and dangers.
    What was that?! How can this party compare to the lavish Summer party before? It can't. Was that... she wasn't saying that out loud, was she? It sounded like it was coming right beside her, even though she wasn't standing next to anybody yet. It took her to realize that was Rhodes mantle.

    Fantastic, nothing like constantly being plagued by insecurities while in the presence of your seasonal king.

    Penance took one look at the blue-skinned elf draped in white and couldn't help what first came to her mind. "Circe, I must ask, are you naked under there?"

  10. #8
    Rhodes's Avatar
    Presence
    (Charming)
    Distinctive Voice
    ((Gravitas))
    Rigid Mask
    Mantle - Chilling breeze, summoning tiny leaves
    Rhodes
    Mein

    Mein: Rhodes has pale whitish skin, elfin ears and deep, overly large emerald eyes. Thin black veins broach the surface of his skin like the roots of a tree emerging from the ground. Dark, broad leaves sprout from his wrists, ankles and temples, spreading around the back of his head. Deep red flowers bloom at the temples and wrists.
    Mantle

    Mantle: A breath of icy wind, the kind that penetrates and sends a chill down the spine. Ash leaves in red, yellow and gold spin into existance around him, caught on the breeze. As the wind blows, unnerving whispers can be heard, always coming from a direction just out of one's field of vision.

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    Flowering

    Rhodes continues to smile, inclining to Abraham and Circe as they arrive. "Well. I certainly hope to surprise. Provide a treat, as one might say. And I can see I'm no the only one holding out for the right moment, am I Circe?" he nods to the cloak.

    Ah, the new fellow. Rhodes inclines his head, standing fully. "Charmed! I am Rhodes, Dread Lord of Autumn here in Sacramento." And yes, he does offer a hand to the reluctant Wizened. Almost as if he can sense the unease.

    When Seraphina arrives, however, the smile relaxes a little. Returning her curtsy with a little bow, he offers the Spring Queen a hand to rise and gently pulls her in for a small kiss on the lips, smiling the warm smile he keeps for her as he pulls away. "And you look perfect, darling. As if there would be any doubt."

    As Sonnie and Penance come in, he is impressed at Sonnie's effort and work. "Well, that is a very fine gift, Sonnie. Most kind. And a lovely dress, I do so approve. If you would hold onto the lantern for now? We will be moving very shortly, when most of us are here."

    Penance is given a pleased smile. "Excellent, Penance, thank you. We'll be moving through shortly, once a few more arrive."
    Flowering Fairest, Mantle: An ever-changing, spine-chilling icy wind, creating spinning autumn leaves and haunting whispers.

  11. #9
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    Abraham Norton

    As the other Lost begin to pour in, Abraham does his best to greet each one according to his level of familiarity and the status they hold. And so, the knight-errant smirks at Circe's joke before responding "I see you are in a perfect form as always, Circe" Even if a facet of that form is hidden beneath a cloak. What's she got under it, a M60?

    "Good to see you too, Reed" He says to the Wizened with a nod. And the man already started taking his 'medicine'. Oh well.

    Then comes another in a long cloak, and it is none other than the Emerald Sovereign "My Queen" He greets Seraphina with a half-bow only inches more shallow than the one he's given to Rhodes. It's a night of mystical significance, of course the host is getting a preferential treatment, opposite Season or no. Sonnie gets a wave, and a curious look at her dress and lantern. Very appropriate. The Flowering catches himself wondering if the attempt at being polite, proper and elegant came from the monkey-girl's newly increased standing in Sacramento.

    Penance is given a nod of acknowledgement, and an appreciative look at the odd necklace. Others may consider it crude, or even vulgar, but Abraham prefers the word 'ingeniuous'.

    Then Abraham turns to Rhodes again "Ah yes, the suspense. The backbone of any good story, especially the ones meant to give us goosebumps. I approve" He says with a smile. The Dread Lord talks of moving, and Abraham catches himself wondering where exactly will they go to. Does the house have any more rooms appropriate for receiving guests?

    Or will the party turn out to be not quite of this world?

  12. #10
    Circe's Avatar
    Scene Stats
    Striking Looks
    (Exotic)
    Presence
    Mantle Dry Heat
    Circe

    Merit-Striking Looks (exotic)
    Mein:

    Her skin turns a slate-blue and her hair bone white. The whites of her eyes are blood red, the irises are purple with cat-slit black pupils. The helix of her ears elongate out 2" inches ending in a tip. Her features sharpen and her figure has an unnatural, inhuman litheness that can be intellectually disturbing.
    Scenes

    IDK
    CSbb
    Mask

    Her skin brings to mind Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Asian races, though her high cheek bones and sharp facial structure don't match. Most assume she is of mixed ancestry given the pale blonde hair. Alias Mary Maniscalo.
    Circe Scenes
     
      Rage singing, no work with Ozzy, Shake the shanty
     

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    "Hello. Reed," she eyes the suit causing her right eyebrow and ear to twitch. Her instincts for suits doesn't like the poor fit as she forces on a smile, "Good color fer ya. Love suits myself, know a great place fer 'em. And I let me friends use my preferred customer discount." A obvious offer to the potential motley mate. And truth, she did get a slight discount given how many she buys. And that smile becomes less forced as more courtly ladies arrive.

    "Ya know me so well Rhodes I love ta make an entrance,"
    she nods towards Sera, "But I feel yer eyes won't ever see a grander entrance then her arrival," Circe laughs as she watches the couple interact, "So cute!"

    Sera receives a smile and a nod, "Thanks Sera. Yer rockin' a great cloak yerself," her eyes catch the flicker of light, "I'm sure everyone is eager for the stunning results of our curtains being pulled back," she fluffs out her white cloak with her arms yet reveals naught while giving Seraphina a wink. Then giggles as Sonnie tries for elegance. It was cute in her opinion, which makes it right, and the tail! That got a cloak covered wave back from Circe.

    This managed to lift up the cloak to flash the tips of red high heeled shoes. Curse the cuteness, it almost ruined the secret.

    The azure Larcenist smiles at the crimson Corpsegrinder as her cloak rustles, "What a question you ask dear Penance." A blue hand appear from the folds of the cloak, festooned with a roaring lion ring. The forearm that follows up to the elbow? Bare. Circe raises her index finger and wags it back and forth, "Tsk tsk tsk Penance. That would be telling," is the gleeful response as the hand withdraws back into the cloak, "And I'd hate ta spoil the surprise. Though," she nods her head towards the monarchs of Spring and Autumn, "I imagine if the royal couple hadn't thought of THAT yet," she laughs, "Oh ho ho ho, ya have given them the idea!"

    Finishing the laughter she looks to Abraham, "I am fer social occasions but ya can't say yer not. Purple?" crimson eyes lock onto the pansy. Then to Abe's head before going back and finally settling on Abe's face. The elfin Lost nods in approval, "It is a nice color choice." As for his comment to Rhodes about stories and goosebumps, that got a confused head tilt from Circe. Wouldn't Autumn be more about mystic stuff or scary crap?

    She got them when some serious hardware was on display. Circe perked up and looked curiously at the closed door. Now she was thinking that maybe Hedge weapons were going to be gifted out. Nothing quality for sure but she would love to see some samples for future projects!
    Fairest: Larcenist | WYRD 2| Mantle: Dry Desert Heat |Health: 8 | Willpower: 5 | Glamour: 7

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