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Post by NPC: Male on Jul 19, 2011 16:46:33 GMT -5
Jean watched as the bubbles were floating around the kitchen, and one of them popped on Mitsuko's head. As he looked at her he saw this inner child going on an adventure and having fun, in being a child. With all the abuse Mitsuko has gone through it's no wonder she is re discovering herself all over again.
Jean didn't feel sorry for Mitsuko though. He empathized with her, and understood that the simple things in her life made her so happy. No matter how Mitsuko was treated by her blood father she would always treat people with kindness and just have fun with them.
Jean admired that about Mitsuko, and when he looked over at Rose who seemed to be enjoying the sight before her he found something that he admired about Rose in an instant. She was a good sport, and was just making the most of this time spent in this cafe. Jean was looking forward to getting to know Rose a lot better, and will even ask her to stop by at HQ if she wishes.
"Hahahah Mitsuko is so adorable, with her spirit, eventually as you get to know her Rose you'll see even more clearly why we all love her, and that spirit of hers is contagious. Be prepared to smile everyday, and laugh everyday too. I was thinking.... Would you like to come over and see what Miki and the rest of us do at HQ? Don't worry everyone is friendly, well except one. His name is Kevin. He insults people but Eve another bounty hunter says that he was dropped on his head as a child so he has a few loose screws. I have a strong feeling that you can stand your ground though, so it shouldn't be a problem for you."
Jean placed a hand on Rose's shoulder and just looked at her with his kind eyes and smiled "And if he disrespects you I'll stand up for you so do not worry."
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Post by Rose on Jul 19, 2011 23:37:37 GMT -5
Rose nodded at Mitsuko. "Right!" She quickly placed her things in one of the kitchen's corner so it wouldn't bother anyone while they cleaned up and start baking the cookies. She started looking for cleaning supplies to help out, then suddenly she saw bubbles floating about. She poked one of them making it pop, then she glanced at Mitsuko and Jean playing with the dish washer soap. Mitsuko said the bubbles made her think of the under water sea. Rose poked another bubble and smiled. "Yes, yes it does..." She said softly.
Jean started talking about how Mitsuko's spirit is contagious and Rose completely agreed with him, Rose wasn't really like this around a person she had just met, but something about Mitsuko made her change that about her. She was cheerful and happy. Unlike some other days were she was just plain annoyed at everything. Mitsuko made her forget about those stressful thoughts. Jean then asked Rose if she would like to come to their headquarters and meet everyone, but he had warned her about one of the bounty hunters named Kevin, who didn't sound like he was very nice. Rose nodded at him in agreement. She'd love to meet the rest of the bounty hunters, it seemed like a whole adventure to her. She was getting rather excited. "Hehe, I'm sure I can handle him."
Jean placed his hand on her shoulder and told her he would stand up for her if this particular bounty hunter was disrespectful towards her. His smile made her blush a little and she turned her head in another direction so he couldn't see it. "T-Thank you, Jean." Rose then started to help Mitsuko clean the counters and the utensils that were going to be used to make the cookies. "So, Mitsuko, what did you have in mind for the cookies? As in... any particular design or ingredient you wanted to use? Maybe the chief has any suggestions?" Rose smiled.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2011 8:14:12 GMT -5
Mitsuko smiled at the fact that Rose was enjoying herself. She was so warm and welcoming for the first meeting, Mitsuko believed she had another partner in which she could do things with too. She loved spending time with Zero because he is her best friend, and twin soul, however there was no harm in making another friend. Mitsuko had a strong feeling that she could trust Rose to have her back too when she's in trouble-- and from this day forward the angel made a promise that she will always be there for Rose too.
Logically yes these two women were strangers, but in her heart? It told her to trust and it felt right to her, and she knew with time their friendship would turn into something beautiful. All good things come with time, and Rose's and Mitsuko's time? Starts now. Mitsuko then grabbed a mop that was in the storage closet, after filling up a bucket with water. As she did this she responded to Rose's question.
"I do have a few ideas, so then that way we don't have to pick just one. Hahaha! We can do them all if we wanted to, just to have variety. I was thinking doves, musical notes, roses, and possibly... Jean's face."
She then started to mop the floors, since some flour had fallen on to the tiles. She then told Jean and Rose to watch their step but because of how Jean was smitten at the moment something else happened.
"Aww no Jean look be careful!"
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Post by NPC: Male on Jul 20, 2011 8:42:25 GMT -5
Crash, boom, bang. Jean who had been smitten by Rose the whole time ended up slipping, and well since his hand was on Rose's shoulder he ended up taking her down with them, but he managed to get her to land on him instead of her getting hurt.
Therefore she had a softer landing, than Jean did.
A thud was heard when Jean hit the floor with Rose on top of him safe and sound, and that thud caused the table that had Mitsuko's new sketchbook that had the sketch of him and Rose fell on the floor, but amazingly the sketchbook was opened to the page where Mitsuko had made that drawing. Jean placed a hand on Rose's back, comforting her if she was shaken up by the sudden fall, as he reached for the sketchbook. His eyes looked at the drawing for the longest time and a hint of red hit his cheeks once more.
His eyes shook as he looked at the sketch. Mitsuko's artistic ability had captured his and Rose's first meeting perfectly that it pulled on his heart strings in every which way that a person could experience.
"Miki, you sure do have an ability to touch people's hearts you know? Now I understand more clearly why Zero protects you with his life. You make up for what others lack and vice versa "
Jean looked back at Rose, and apologized.
"While it was fun to go flying through the air, I do apologize for taking you with me, but at least you had a softer landing. Hahahha."
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Post by Rose on Jul 20, 2011 20:02:35 GMT -5
"I think that's a great idea, Mitsuko." Rose paused for a moment. "But I don't think the guests would want to eat a cookie with Jean's face on it, would they?" She said jokingly letting out a giggle afterward. Mitsuko told Rose and Jean to watch their steps since she was mopping the flour out of the floor. "Don't worry, Mitsuko we'll be allri-" The next thing she knew, she was on top of Jean who had slipped and dragged her down with him. Rose blinked and just stared at Jean for a moment, looking a bit puzzled.
Jean placed a hand on her back and comforted her. Rose then realized she was still on top of Jean then quickly got off of him and moved beside him. "I-I'm sorry... Are you all right, Jean?" She had a worried look on her face, but after Jean apologized for sending them flying she let out a sigh of relief. Rose blushed a little when he mentioned that she had a softer landing. She then turned to look at Mitsuko's new sketchbook and apparently new drawings. Rose's face got completely red once she saw the drawings, it was her and Jean when they were introducing themselves.
"Y-You have a wonderful talent there, Mitsuko." Rose smiled at Mitsuko. "They're really pretty, I love them." Rose got quiet for a moment and started to wonder who this 'Zero' person was. Madame May had mentioned him earlier if she recalled right. "Um... Mitsuko... Who is this 'Zero' person everyone keeps talking about? Is he a friend of yours, perhaps?" She asked. Whoever he was, Rose was starting to get rather eager to meet more of Mitsuko's friends.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2011 20:44:14 GMT -5
"! Oh no are you two alright? Do you both require healing? If you do and if it's alright with you Jean I can-"
She was cut off my Jean who gave her a shook of his head indicating that he and Rose were fine, and its best that Mitsuko not use her angelic powers in the open. Considering that she was a bounty hunter helping Zero out, the only people that knew that she was an angel, a real one literally were those at the HQ and a few select other people. There were those that hated angels, and Mitsuko did have to be careful. It seemed that Rosie didn't pick up on the angel part since to most people "an angel" can be used to describe a person who is kind, always helps people.
Though then again Rose was very intelligent, so maybe she did pick up on Mitsuko being an holy being, and not a full human. Once Rose asked about Zero, Mitsuko sat down, and Jean and Rose soon followed by joining her at the table. She had a smile on her face as she began to explain who Zero was to her.
"I met Zero 11 years ago. I was 13 at the time and he was 8. He was in desperate need of healing when I met him since he was injured. When I held him for the first time like a new born, I thought he wouldn't make it, but he did. That was when I realized that this little boy that I held was born strong.. Like hercules. He's a fighter and survivor. He stayed with me and my god parents for a month and we bonded and became best friends. I sang him songs every night just so that he can fall asleep, I bathed him, and made him some new clothes, since the ones that he had before were covered in blood. Even though it was only a month that he spent with me and my family, I ended up finding the other half of me."
"You see this ring? That is a friendship ring that was made for both him and I, I have one and he has one. He's really important to me. He's 18 years old now, and I work along side him. When I told him that I wanted to become a temporary bounty hunter he wasn't pleased because he knew what the danger entails, and he didn't want to subject me to such danger. But eventually he came around and he believes in me. It's more comforting for us both if we are together and not apart, I mean we do live separate lives since he's his own person, but in the end we always come together. There is nothing in this world that he can't tell me and vice versa."
"There is always that one person that is made just for you to pick you up when you're down , to help you get through the rough spots in life, and Zero was made for me in a sense. We understand each other, and he gets really mad when someone hurts me. I have two brothers... but.. they aren't around. much anyway.
"My brother Kankorou is a nomadic which means he moves from place to place. Both my brothers don't really keep in contact with me, and not that I blame them, its just I get sad and lonely. I have no parents... My father Kouji subjected me to abuse for years. And my mom... she died saving me. My godparents recently passed away due to old age, so if you really think about it in a much personal level, the only person I have is Zero."
"Only one guy came back and found me as soon as he was strong enough. Zero did. And since then our friendship only has gotten stronger...."
"And... I'm Zero's gaurdian angel. My other role to him is to protect him and guide him on the right path."
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Post by NPC: Male on Jul 20, 2011 20:54:48 GMT -5
"And Rose.. What we are about to tell you must not leave this room besides the ones that already know, I am sure you figured it out since Miki has been referred to the angel numerous times throughout today, but this isn't just a word we used to describe Miki. She really is an angel. I was surprised when I found out, but relieved since she is a huge asset to the bounty hunting world since she can treat injury.
And Zero is a serious guy in general. When I first met him he never smiled. But when he found his angel again he smiles and laughs. These two bring out the best in each other, and I have a feeling she is bringing the best in you as well isn't she? A stranger would never be this cheery would they? People have mistreated Miki too many times, so Zero is her sword and shield. He's determined not to allow her to get hurt, and if she does the people responsible have to answer to him. He knows that she is a good person, and no one has the right to stomp all over her. Miki takes care of others, but now she has someone taking care of her, by just being her best friend."
"And now since you are her friend now, I wouldn't be surprised if you both got close very quickly I know Miki is so happy to meet you, and I am too."
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Post by Rose on Jul 26, 2011 21:35:51 GMT -5
Rose sat next to Mitsuko and listened to her and Zero's story. She couldn't believe what Mitsuko has been through. She has been through really hard times, yet she always had a smile on her face. Misuko was strong, kind and caring, she had the qualities of a friend, a great friend. When Rose heard about what Mitsuko's father did to her, it only made Rose furious, but she tried to maintain her cool and not burst out the anger she was feeling towards Mitsuko's father at the moment.
"I don't understand how a father could do that to her own daughter. I swear, if I see him I'll--" Rose shook her head trying to make the thoughts go away, but she was glad Mitsuko's friend, Zero, has made Mitsuko happy.
When Mitsuko conveyed that she was Zero's guardian angel Rose looked rather shocked. That explained how she made the flowers appear out of the blue earlier. She knew there was something rather... odd about it, but she couldn't put a finger on it, until now. "H-How could I just miss that?!" Rose covered her face with her hands, feeling rather embarrassed at the moment.
Rose then uncovered her face then looked at Jean when he asked her not to tell anyone about their secret. She nodded in agreement. "I understand. Don't worry, your secret is safe with me." Rose smiled at them. Now Rose knew a little more about Mitsuko and her relationship with Zero. "I'm really glad I met both of you and I'm also really happy that you trust me enough to keep this secret. " Rose pulled her pinky finger out at Mitsuko and smiled at her. "I won't tell anyone, I promise!"
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2011 21:28:07 GMT -5
Mitsuko smiled at the fact that Rose brought out her pinky to do a promise with her. The angel was one for these types of promises, not only were they cute, but she found them to be meaningful. Without hesitation she took out her pinky and intertwined hers with Rosie’s and smiled. She felt a bond slowly forming between her and Rosie, though at the back of her mind she sensed a special, but for right now hidden chemistry between Jean and Rose herself. Perhaps it was one of those things where you meet a person and click instantly, it’s not planned but it just happens. As the saying goes there is always that one person made just for you, perhaps Jean was made for Rose and vice versa.
The angel would love to see these two forms a stronger friendship, and one day, one day there will be an opening. An opening that can lead to many possibilities, but at the same time there was no doubt in her mind that these two were capable of establishing something so beautiful. She smiled at all these thoughts and just took Jean’s hand in one of her hands, and Rose’s hand in the other.
“I am very happy to have met you Rosie. Even though this is our first meeting I don’t mind texting you back and fourth, because I feel a great friendship forming between us. I don’t even have to question it. When you come to my party, I really hope you have a good time. Perhaps you and Jean can come together? I mean since it is taking place during night time wouldn’t you be safer with someone escorting you? And of course he’s invited too. You can take some time off right Jean? I would love it if you can come.”
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2011 21:50:36 GMT -5
Jean smiled at Mitsuko’s request and nodded his head. He squeezed the angel’s hand tightly.
“Of course Miki, I do have a really hectic schedule but I will make time for your party, I think a night mingling and getting to know your other friends will allow me to let loose a little more. If you don’t mind I would like to make a promise to Rosie about something.”
Blushing he stood up from his chair, and took both of Rose’s hands in his. He was a little nervous about this promise that he will make to her, as he never has made such promises to a girl he just met, but it was better to take a chance than not take a chance at all. He felt his heart race a little, and he looked into her eyes, as well as trying not to stutter his words.
“Rosebud… I-I meant Rosie, I- I mean Rose! I would be honored to accompany you to Miki’s party, I- I mean it would be fun to have company to travel together. And um the promise… I promise to protect you from harm. I can see in your eyes that you can hold your own ground but just know that there is someone willing to come to your aid when you really need it. Protecting someone doesn’t always mean that you can’t fend for yourself, it just means that you care. So from this day forward, I Jean Cross promise to help you out if you get in trouble or if you need someone to talk to. You can trust me with any secret.”
After Jean had made that promise to Rose, he looked to the side blushing but eventually realized he hadn’t let go of her hands yet, and he finally did so in a quick manner. And since he was quick in letting go he accidently knocked over Mitsuko’s sketchbook on the floor once more.
“I am such a old man, I’m surprised my hair hasn’t started to turn grey yet with my many accidents in knocking things over. I am sorry Miki!”
He bent down and picked up back her book.
“Sorry I didn’t mean to hold your hands longer then I should have. You must think it is strange to have a 29 year old holding your hands like that.”
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Post by Rose on Jul 29, 2011 19:15:40 GMT -5
Mitsuko and Rose pinky promised just like that. Mitsuko took Jean and Rose's hands. It made them look like they have been best friends for a long time. She knew she'd be one of those friends she'd have to text every day without fail like Mitsuko said, but to be honest, Rose wasn't so up-to-date with technology. She had some trouble with it, but she was sure Mitsuko would help her with that area so they could keep in-touch.
Mitsuko suggested Rose and Jean should go together to her party. Since it's going to be a night time party, she thought it was a good idea. She wouldn't want to run into any trouble, especially not alone at night, though it made her cheeks go slightly pink just thinking about going with Jean.
Rose turned her attention to Jean when he said he wanted to make a promise to her. He stood from his chair and took both of Rose's hands. She looked at him in confusion, but when he looked into her eyes it made her blush slightly again. As Jean said his promise to her, she felt strange, a good kind of strange. It made her happy, she had just met him and he was willing to protect her. "Thank you, Jean. That's really kind of you." Rose gave him a smile. "I-I'll be looking forward to going with you to Mitsuko's party."
Jean was still holding Rose's hand, once he noticed he quickly let go of them knocking Mitsuko's sketchbook on the ground. Rose giggled at his clumsiness, she still found it rather cute. Rose shook her head when he told her it must've felt weird when he held her hands for too long. "Not at all, Jean." Said Rose then mumbling how she thought it was cute afterward. Hopefully he didn't just hear that. Rose then looked at the time and jumped. "Ahh! It's getting late and we haven't even started on the cookies, Mitsuko!" She said worriedly.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2011 19:40:57 GMT -5
This is what happens when you instantly connect with someone, you end up talking for hours and hours and get distracted from what you originally intended to do. But for Mitsuko she didn’t mind. She came here to make cookies, though she ended up making a new friend instead. A new friend is what she needed, she could feel the bond forming between her and Rose as well, and she wanted to talk with her more so she came up with an idea. The angel planned to have a sleep over with her best friend on his really late birthday celebration that took place after they reunited, but he had been called out to work so he had to go in a hurry.
Since she met Rosie perhaps she can have a sleep over with her, and have some company. There were a lot more things she wished to talk to her about so she turned a little pink in the cheeks since she was a little shy to ask someone she just met to have a sleep over with her.
“A-actually Rosie. I was just thinking, I know we originally had planned to make cookies but you are right it is getting late, perhaps we can make them at my place instead? That’s if you are free and can stay the night? You can share my room, I have space so you don’t have to worry. I wish to talk with you more if you don’t mind, and I believe it will be fun. I.. I haven’t had a sleep over for so long and I would like it if you can join me. ^_^- Oh and here is my number.”
Mitsuko wrote it down on a piece of paper and gave it to Rosie.
“And Jean do you need me for anything tonight at HQ or are you covered?”
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2011 20:04:39 GMT -5
Jean looked at Mitsuko and Rose and smiled. He was happy that Mitsuko had made a new friend, in such a long time. He could tell that these two would have lots in common with each other and give the other insight on certain situations. The angel deserved someone else to have her back as well among the many other friends that she had, one more friend just made her support system much stronger.
“You are free Miki. My men that are doing the night shift and they are covered. Eve’s going to make sure they stay on track as well as keep them in line. You know how she gets right? Hahaha so you go on ahead and have fun with Rose, I have to be getting back shortly. Since well.. The stars are out, and I most definitely won’t be getting any sleep tonight. Oh but I will give you another idea on what to do with the cookies once you finish make them, that is if you still have the time to make them that is, since it looks like the shop will be closing soon.
"Perhaps you can put them in wonderful Baggies that suit both your and Rose’s personalities. Like a signature if you will. You know how in artwork people have their own style? Same idea. Perhaps it will give you that touch you are missing.”
After a while Jean’s phone rang and as usual and it was Eve on the other line freaking out since the bounty hunters were unsure about whose doing what job, and it was a huge uproar.
“Jean here. Oh Eve okay okay slow down mama bear haha what seems to be the problem? I see…. Don’t worry I’ll figure out a better management system on whose doing what, I’ll be back shortly I am just with Miki and our new friend Rose at the moment. Eve how many times have I told you panicking over something so trivial won’t do anyone any good? It just makes you all more confused and causes you to have an unclear head. Hang tight alright?”
He then hung up the phone and rubbed his temples a little bit.
“As you both heard I must get going, but I do have a piece of advice for you Miki. Something has been bothering for quite some time about your biological dad however I need you to be strong, in everything that comes your way. You make us all proud, but most of all never forget how you make yourself feel. Never let someone get the better of you okay?”
“And Rose? It was so nice to meet you I am looking forward to the day you come visit me at HQ.”
Jean took a minute and stuck out his hand for a good bye greeting but then he changed his mind and hugged her instead. She smelt so pretty that he blushed even more as he held her. Soon he backed away and hugged Mitsuko.
“You two take care of each other, your meeting here was no accident.”
"And here is my number as well. "
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Post by Rose on Aug 2, 2011 15:37:19 GMT -5
A sleep over sounded like a fantastic idea to Rose, especially since they would have more time to get to know each other and, of course, start making the cookies for the party together.
Mitsuko wrote her number on a piece of paper and gave it to Rose. She stared at it for a moment and put it away in her pocket so she wouldn't lose it. "Now I just need to get myself a cellphone..." Rose said, letting out a chuckle afterward. "But, sure, I would love to have a sleep over at your house, Mitsuko. It'll be fun!" Rose glanced at Jean waiting for his response, then she jumped from joy when he said Mitsuko was free for the night.
Rose turned to Jean after he told the two girls he had to get going soon. She took a deep breath, letting it out after a few short seconds. "Chief... " She said looking at him straight in the eyes. "You're not allowed to over do it. It's not good for you, y'know." She paused for a moment and placed her hands on her hips. "We wouldn't want you collapsing on all of us, now would we?" Rose looked away and mumbled. "I know I wouldn't want you to..." She shook her head from the thought. "As for the cookie bags idea... I think it's wonderful, chief" Rose glanced at Mitsuko for a second. "Isn't it, Mitsuko?" She smiled at her.
Jean's phone rang, once he picked it up it immediately sounded like there was chaos in the bounty hunters' headquarters. Rose just stood there, staring at him as he tried to calm down the bounty hunter who was on the phone right now. After Jean hung up on the bounty hunter he gave Mitsuko and Rose the cue that he had to get going now. Before he left he gave Mitsuko an advise which made Rose worried. The fact that the chief was bothered as well made her even more worried. After he gave Mitsuko his advise he called out Rose's name. It made her jump, but then she smiled at him. "It was nice meeting you as well, chief."
Rose was suddenly wrapped up in Jean's arm. She blinked in shock, but returned the hug. Rose could feel her face warming up. Jean then backed away from her and gave her his phone number. "W-We will, you take care as well, Jean..." Rose waved at him good bye and turned back to Mitsuko. "Well, shall we get going Mitsuko?" Rose picked up her things and waited for Mitsuko. Rose then remembered something."Oh! Mitsuko! I don't have a clue on how to use cellphones. If it's not much trouble.... could you... um... teach me how to use one?" She said looking a little embarrassed.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2011 19:45:48 GMT -5
Mitsuko giggled. She was no wiz kid in technology either but because of all the calling she has done to her best friend Zero, she knew quite a bit about cellphones and would be more then happy to share that knowledge with her new friend Rosie. Together they helped each other pack up their things, and the kitchen making sure that everything was back in its place, and then headed out the door, and into the night.
As they walked in the direction of the Alamo Inn they saw Jean heading in the direction of Veyyard, but he turned back to them and waved a good bye. His eyes however locked to Rose’s for a few minutes as if they were having a silent moment together. Mitsuko saw the chemistry between them and all she could do was smile and giggle. A person doesn’t come into another’s life without reason, and sometimes you have an instant connection with that person. You may not know why or how, but as she told Zero- it was important to focus on the feelings and to cherish it. There is always that one person that is made just for you.
It was clearly evident that Jean and Rosie were made for each other, and even though it could be too early to recognize what was developing between them, Mitsuko just remained positive and hoped things did work out between them. The angel herself didn’t have much luck in the love department, however she always wanted others to be happy, even if she had to help them realize their union. Everyone deserved love. Now she wasn’t going to be meddling too much, but she would help Jean express his feelings to Rosie once he was sure about what he was feeling in his heart.
Only time would tell what would happen between Jean and Rosie, but as for her and Mitsuko? These two had a newfound friendship, and the angel had a feeling that it would blossom beautifully as they spend time together. Texting and sleepovers were the first two steps to make this possible.
[END THREAD]
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