<752hp 573m 724mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> People near you:
(PK) Ikbe                         In a Large Dark Room
(PK) Borkahd                      In a Large Dark Room
(PK) Woldrun                      In a Large Dark Room
(PK) Thomayen                     In a Large Dark Room

<752hp 573m 724mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> Woldrun dual wields a mithril sword.

<752hp 573m 724mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> e
In a Large Dark Room
 
[Exits: south west]
     (Humming) A long titanium sword lies here on the ground.
(Barrier) Ikbe is here.
Woldrun has arrived.
Borkahd has arrived.

<752hp 573m 716mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> e
Alas, you cannot go that way.

<752hp 573m 716mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> s
In a Large Dark Room
 
[Exits: north east west]
( 2) A single copper coin.
Borkahd has arrived.
Woldrun has arrived.

<752hp 573m 708mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> e
In a Dark Corridor
 
[Exits: south west]
     (Humming) A long titanium sword lies here on the ground.
A completely white fish swims through the inky blackness of the collapsed
temple.
Woldrun has arrived.
Borkahd has arrived.

<752hp 573m 700mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> e
End of a Long Corridor
 
[Exits: east]
Borkahd has arrived.
Woldrun has arrived.

<752hp 573m 692mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> say You retreat
say I fight
You say 'You retreat'

<752hp 573m 692mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> You say 'I fight'

<752hp 573m 692mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> Ikbe has arrived.

<752hp 573m 692mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> murder ik
Ikbe yells 'Help!  I am being attacked by Thomayen!'
Ikbe parries your crush.
Ikbe is in perfect health.

<752hp 573m 692mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> Ikbe utters the words, 'uqzbarr'.
Mystic frost manifests itself at Ikbe's hands before she sends it forth in a frigid explosion of snow and ice.
Borkahd yells 'Die, Ikbe, you sorcerous dog!'
Ikbe's iceball EVISCERATES Borkahd!
Ikbe's iceball MUTILATES you!
Ikbe is in perfect health.

<715hp 573m 605mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> boneshatter

Borkahd has fled!
Borkahd swims east.
Ikbe is in perfect health.

<715hp 573m 605mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
Ikbe's shocking bite MASSACRES you!
You dodge Ikbe's divine power.
Ikbe's shocking bite MASSACRES you!
Buzzing with charge an arc of lightning snaps from Ikbe's weapon, arcing towards you.
Ikbe's arc of lightning EVISCERATES you!
Ikbe parries your crush.
Ikbe is in perfect health.

<524hp 573m 605mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> You bring a long elvish mace around with bone-shattering force!
Your bone-shattering blow wounds Ikbe.
Ikbe has a few scratches.

<524hp 573m 605mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> Ikbe drops low and swings Fordurn, the Hammer of Creation.  Pain rips through your leg as it connects!
Your leg gives way, and you have to struggle to stay on your feet.
Ikbe's crippling strike MASSACRES you!
Ikbe has a few scratches.

<450hp 573m 556mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> wi sword
dualwield sword

Borkahd has arrived.
You dodge Ikbe's shocking bite.
You dodge Ikbe's divine power.
You parry Ikbe's shocking bite.
Your shield blocks Ikbe's shocking bite.
Ikbe parries your crush.
Ikbe parries your crush.
Your crush grazes Ikbe.
Your crush hits Ikbe.
Ikbe has a few scratches.

<450hp 573m 556mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
You parry Ikbe's shocking bite.
Your shield blocks Ikbe's divine power.
You parry Ikbe's shocking bite.
Your crush grazes Ikbe.
You deliver a blow of deadly force!
Ikbe parries your crush.
Ikbe has a few scratches.

<450hp 573m 556mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> You stop using a long elvish mace.
You wield a black sword.
A black sword feels like a part of you!
Ikbe has a few scratches.

<450hp 573m 556mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> Ikbe drops down to swing wildly at your legs, but misses by a wide margin.
Ikbe's crippling strike misses you.
Your wrath hits Ikbe.
You stop using a gleaming moonstone-studded leather shield.
You dual wield a black sword.
A black sword feels like a part of you!
Ikbe has a few scratches.

<450hp 573m 556mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
Woldrun looks at Ikbe.
Ikbe has a few scratches.

<450hp 573m 556mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
You dodge Ikbe's shocking bite.
You parry Ikbe's shocking bite.
Buzzing with charge an arc of lightning snaps from Ikbe's weapon, arcing towards you.
Ikbe's arc of lightning MASSACRES you!
You begin to get a feel for Ikbe's preferred attacking movements.
Ikbe is unharmed as your wrath deflects harmlessly off of the cape of living flames.
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Ikbe has a few scratches.

<381hp 573m 556mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> flee
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
Ikbe has a few scratches.

<381hp 573m 556mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> flee
PANIC! You couldn't escape!
Ikbe has a few scratches.

<381hp 573m 556mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> flee
In a Long Corridor
 
[Exits: north west]
     (Humming) A long titanium sword lies here on the ground.
Borkahd has arrived.
Woldrun has arrived.
You flee from combat!

<381hp 573m 540mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n
Entrance to the Former Temple
 
[Exits: north east south west]
( 5) (Magical) A long, sturdy sword lies on the ground, its hilt encrusted with gems.
( 2) (Humming) A long titanium sword lies here on the ground.
Woldrun has arrived.
Borkahd has arrived.

<381hp 573m 524mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n
Within the Former Temple
 
[Exits: north south west]
( 2) A single copper coin.
Borkahd has arrived.
Woldrun has arrived.

<381hp 573m 508mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> s
e
Entrance to the Former Temple
 
[Exits: north east south west]
( 5) (Magical) A long, sturdy sword lies on the ground, its hilt encrusted with gems.
( 2) (Humming) A long titanium sword lies here on the ground.
Woldrun has arrived.
Borkahd has arrived.

<381hp 573m 492mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
Ikbe has arrived.

<381hp 573m 492mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> On a Ruined Street
 
[Exits: north south west]
(White Aura) A large, stern-looking golem stands here, guarding the temple.
(White Aura) A large, stern-looking golem stands here, guarding the temple.
Borkahd has arrived.
Woldrun has arrived.

<381hp 573m 476mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n
n
On a Ruined Street
 
[Exits: north south]
( 5) (Magical) A long, sturdy sword lies on the ground, its hilt encrusted with gems.
A silvery-gray golem slowly strides through the ruined city.
Woldrun has arrived.
Borkahd has arrived.

<381hp 573m 460mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n
Before the Entrance to the Palace
 
[Exits: north [east] south]
     A titanium blade of a polearm lies here, its shaft missing.
(White Aura) A yellowish golem stands here, protecting the palace gates.
(White Aura) A yellowish golem stands here, protecting the palace gates.
Borkahd has arrived.
Woldrun has arrived.

<381hp 573m 444mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n

You begin to sneak again.

<400hp 596m 497mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n
You trample around loudly again.
On a Ruined Street
 
[Exits: north south]
( 2) (Humming) A long titanium sword lies here on the ground.
     A giant, carved pillar has crumbled and fallen onto the ocean floor.
A silvery-gray golem slowly strides through the ruined city.
Woldrun has arrived.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 481mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n

Ikbe has arrived.

<400hp 596m 481mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> On a Ruined Street
 
[Exits: north south]
     (Humming) A long titanium sword lies here on the ground.
A golem made completely from gold patrols the streets of the ruined city.
Borkahd has arrived.
Woldrun has arrived.

<400hp 596m 465mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> Ikbe has arrived.

<400hp 596m 465mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n

Ikbe gets the pouch of nourishment from the girdle of endless space.

<400hp 596m 465mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n

Ikbe opens the pouch of nourishment.
A sweet aroma wafts across your nose as Ikbe opens the pouch of nourishment.
At a Small Intersection of Two Streets
 
[Exits: north east south west]
Woldrun has arrived.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 449mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n
On a Ruined Street
 
[Exits: north south]
     (Humming) A long titanium sword lies here on the ground.
A golem made completely from gold patrols the streets of the ruined city.
Borkahd has arrived.
Woldrun has arrived.

<400hp 596m 433mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
Ikbe has arrived.

<400hp 596m 433mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> On a Ruined Street
 
[Exits: north south]
( 2) A single copper coin.
     A large, glowing platinum altar sits on the side of the ruined street.
(Translucent) A misty silver spirit floats here, watching the city streets.
Woldrun has arrived.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 417mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n
Ikbe has arrived.

<400hp 596m 417mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n

Ikbe swims north.

<400hp 596m 417mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> On a Ruined Street
 
[Exits: north south]
(Barrier) Ikbe is here.
A silvery-gray golem slowly strides through the ruined city.
Borkahd has arrived.
Woldrun has arrived.

<400hp 596m 401mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> Ikbe swims north.

<400hp 596m 401mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n
Large Intersection of Two Streets
 
[Exits: north east south west]
     A single copper coin.
     A large stone fountain, filled with sea water and is carved from the street here.
(Translucent) A misty silver spirit floats here, watching the city streets.
(Translucent) A misty silver spirit floats here, watching the city streets.
Woldrun has arrived.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 385mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n
On a Ruined Street
 
[Exits: north south]
A golem made completely from gold patrols the streets of the ruined city.
Borkahd has arrived.
Woldrun has arrived.

<400hp 596m 369mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n
Before the Ruined Gates
 
[Exits: north south up]
(Barrier) Ikbe is here, fighting a titanium golem.
(White Aura) A titanium golem is here, protecting the ruined gates.
(White Aura) A titanium golem is here, protecting the ruined gates.
Woldrun has arrived.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 353mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n

Ikbe's shocking bite EVISCERATES a titanium golem!
Ikbe's shocking bite DISMEMBERS a titanium golem!
Ikbe's divine power maims a titanium golem!
Ikbe's shocking bite EVISCERATES a titanium golem!

<400hp 596m 353mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> Before the Walls
 
[Exits: north south]
Borkahd has arrived.
Woldrun has arrived.

<400hp 596m 337mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n
Old Stone Path
 
[Exits: north south]
     A tangled mess of some sort of seaweed is attached to the rocks here.
Woldrun has arrived.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 321mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n
Old Stone Path
 
[Exits: south west]
     A tangled mess of some sort of seaweed is attached to the rocks here.
Borkahd has arrived.
Woldrun has arrived.

<400hp 596m 305mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> w
Alas, you cannot go that way.

<400hp 596m 305mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> Alas, you cannot go that way.

<400hp 596m 305mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> Alas, you cannot go that way.
A titanium golem yells 'Ikbe! Now you die!'

<400hp 596m 305mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> Old Stone Path
 
[Exits: north east]
Woldrun has arrived.
Borkahd has arrived.
A titanium golem yells 'Ikbe! Now you die!'

<400hp 596m 289mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> w
Alas, you cannot go that way.

<400hp 596m 289mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n
Beginning of an Old Stone Path
 
[Exits: north south]
Borkahd has arrived.
Woldrun has arrived.
A titanium golem yells 'Ikbe! Now you die!'

<400hp 596m 273mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
A titanium golem yells 'Ikbe! Now you die!'

<400hp 596m 273mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n
Entrance of a Kelp Forest
 
[Exits: north south]
Woldrun has arrived.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 257mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> n

Woldrun swims south.

<400hp 596m 257mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> The Black Waters of the Sea
 
[Exits: north east south west up]
(Translucent) A jellyfish drifts by with long tendrils reaching out toward you.
A sea bass is meandering along looking for fingerlings to eat.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 241mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> up
where
Sea of Despair
 
[Exits: north east south west down]
     A steak of the corpse of a black seagull is lying here.
A black seagull swoops down and snatches a fish from the water.
A pelican flies over the surface of the sea.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 229mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> People near you:
(PK) Borkahd                      Sea of Despair
(PK) Thomayen                     Sea of Despair

<400hp 596m 229mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> s
Sea of Despair
 
[Exits: north east south west]
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 221mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> s
Sea of Despair
 
[Exits: north east south west]
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 213mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> s
s
Sea of Despair
 
[Exits: north east south west]
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 205mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> The Dock
 
[Exits: north east south west]
A grimy blood beast is here, sniffing through the soot.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 191mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> s
A Trail
 
[Exits: north south]
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 173mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> s
A Trail
 
[Exits: north south]
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 155mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> s
Ashes of NoWhere
 
[Exits: north east west down]
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 137mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> s
e
Alas, you cannot go that way.

<400hp 596m 137mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> e
Ashes of NoWhere
 
[Exits: east west down]
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 119mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> e
e
Ashes of NoWhere
 
[Exits: east west down]
     The severed head of the scrawny forest burner is lying here.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 101mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> Ashes of NoWhere
 
[Exits: east west down]
( 2) (Magical) A block of glass sits here, a tiny flame dancing against its walls.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 83mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> e
Ashes of NoWhere
 
[Exits: north east west down]
     (Magical) A block of glass sits here, a tiny flame dancing against its walls.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 65mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> e
Ashes of NoWhere
 
[Exits: east west down]
( 3) (Magical) A block of glass sits here, a tiny flame dancing against its walls.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 47mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> e
Ashes of NoWhere
 
[Exits: north east west down]
The tiny forest guardian sobs at its own failure.
This emaciated squirrel searches vainly for nuts.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 29mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> where
The Beginnings of a Walnut Grove
 
[Exits: east west down]
This small guardian is a mass of burns  scars, and soot.
Borkahd has arrived.

<400hp 596m 11mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
Ikbe has summoned you!
Ashes of NoWhere
 
[Exits: east west]
(Barrier) Ikbe is here.
The tiny forest guardian stares openly into space.

<400hp 596m 11mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> People near you:
(PK) Ikbe                         Ashes of NoWhere
(PK) Borkahd                      The Beginnings of a Walnut Grove
(PK) Woldrun                      Ashes of NoWhere
(PK) Thomayen                     Ashes of NoWhere

<400hp 596m 11mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> call bloood
You don't know any cabal powers of that name.

<400hp 596m 4mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> call bloood

Ikbe sends you sprawling with a powerful bash!
Ikbe's bash hits you.
You yell 'Help! Ikbe is bashing me!'
Ikbe's shocking bite MASSACRES you!
You parry Ikbe's divine power.
You parry Ikbe's divine power.
You parry Ikbe's divine power.
You deliver a blow of deadly force!
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Ikbe has some small but disgusting cuts.

<321hp 596m 4mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
Woldrun has arrived.
Ikbe has some small but disgusting cuts.

<321hp 596m 4mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
Woldrun leaves west.
Ikbe has some small but disgusting cuts.

<321hp 596m 4mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
Woldrun has arrived.
Ikbe has some small but disgusting cuts.

<321hp 596m 4mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> You don't know any cabal powers of that name.
You parry Ikbe's shocking bite.
You slide a sword into Ikbe's defenses after bouncing back from your block.
Your wrath wounds Ikbe.
You parry Ikbe's shocking bite and return an attack of your own.
Your wrath injures Ikbe.
Your wrath injures Ikbe.
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Ikbe parries your wrath.
You deliver a blow of deadly force!
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Ikbe has some small but disgusting cuts.

<321hp 596m 4mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> call bloood
You don't know any cabal powers of that name.
Ikbe has some small but disgusting cuts.

<321hp 596m 4mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> call blood
Your senses dull as an overwhelming urge for blood rushes through your body!
Ikbe has some small but disgusting cuts.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> flee

You parry Ikbe's shocking bite and return an attack of your own.
Your wrath mauls Ikbe.
You dodge Ikbe's divine power.
You understand Ikbe's favorite defensive postures, and see her weaknesses.
Your wrath mauls Ikbe.
You deliver a blow of deadly force!
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Ikbe parries your wrath.
You deliver a blow of deadly force!
Ikbe dodges your wrath.
Your wrath mauls Ikbe.
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Ikbe is covered with bleeding wounds.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
Ikbe sends you sprawling with a powerful bash!
Ikbe's bash scratches you.
Ikbe is covered with bleeding wounds.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
You dodge Ikbe's shocking bite.
You dodge Ikbe's divine power.
You develop awareness of Ikbe's vital points, to better land harsh blows.
Your wrath wounds Ikbe.
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Your wrath mauls Ikbe.
Your wrath decimates Ikbe!
Ikbe is covered with bleeding wounds.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
You dodge Ikbe's shocking bite.
Ikbe's divine power scratches you.
You parry Ikbe's shocking bite.
Ikbe's divine power scratches you.
Your wrath mauls Ikbe.
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Your wrath mauls Ikbe.
Your wrath misses Ikbe.
Ikbe is covered with bleeding wounds.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> Ashes of NoWhere
 
[Exits: north east west down]
Woldrun has arrived.
You flee from combat!

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> You hear something's death cry.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> bers
You cannot muster enough energy.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> scan all
You scan north.
***** Range 3 *****
A grimy blood beast is here, sniffing through the soot.

You scan south.
You scan east.
You scan west.
***** Range 1 *****
(Barrier) Ikbe is here.

You scan up.
You scan down.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> w
Ashes of NoWhere
 
[Exits: east west]
     The corpse of the tiny forest guardian is here, the bluish flesh frostbitten and split.
(Barrier) Ikbe is here.
Woldrun has arrived.
MORE BLOOD! MORE BLOOD! MORE BLOOD!!!
Ikbe yells 'Help!  I am being attacked by Thomayen!'
Your wrath mauls Ikbe.
Ikbe is covered with bleeding wounds.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> flur

You parry Ikbe's shocking bite.
You parry Ikbe's shocking bite.
You now have a keen eye for Ikbe's movements, and can predict where she will go.
Your wrath wounds Ikbe.
Your wrath wounds Ikbe.
Your wrath wounds Ikbe.
Your wrath mauls Ikbe.
Your wrath mauls Ikbe.
Ikbe is covered with bleeding wounds.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
Ikbe feints to one side and quickly slams into you!
Ikbe's bash scratches you.
Ikbe is covered with bleeding wounds.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
You parry Ikbe's shocking bite and return an attack of your own.
Your wrath wounds Ikbe.
You dodge Ikbe's shocking bite.
Buzzing with charge an arc of lightning snaps from Ikbe's weapon, arcing towards you.
Ikbe's arc of lightning scratches you.
You sense when Ikbe will strike almost before she does, and time your own perfectly.
Your wrath mauls Ikbe.
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Ikbe parries your wrath.
You deliver a blow of deadly force!
Your wrath *** DEMOLISHES *** Ikbe!
Ikbe is gushing blood.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
Woldrun looks at Ikbe.
Ikbe is gushing blood.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
You parry Ikbe's shocking bite.
You dodge Ikbe's divine power.
You parry Ikbe's divine power.
Ikbe parries your wrath.
You deliver a blow of deadly force!
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Your wrath mauls Ikbe.
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Ikbe is gushing blood.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> You start a vicious series of attacks with your swords.
Your flurry decimates Ikbe!
Ikbe parries your attack.
Ikbe parries your attack.
Ikbe parries your attack.
Your flurry mauls Ikbe.
Your flurry mauls Ikbe.
Ikbe parries your attack.
Your flurry mauls Ikbe.
Ikbe is writhing in agony.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> Ikbe drops down to swing wildly at your legs, but misses by a wide margin.
Ikbe's crippling strike scratches you.
You deliver a blow of deadly force!
Your wrath *** DEMOLISHES *** Ikbe!
Ikbe is convulsing on the ground.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> 
You parry Ikbe's shocking bite.
You parry Ikbe's divine power.
Ikbe's shocking bite scratches you.
Your wrath mauls Ikbe.
You deliver a blow of deadly force!
Your wrath MANGLES Ikbe!
Ikbe parries your wrath.
Your wrath wounds Ikbe.
Your wrath mauls Ikbe.
Ikbe is DEAD!!
You feel a sudden surge of adrenaline, the anguishing cries of magic filling your ears as the Veil grows in power!
A clump of Ikbe's hair is ripped from her head.

<0hp 0m 0mv 9143tnl (56.87%)> cb WOOO!

Woldrun grins evilly.



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