August Krasnow
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Post by August Krasnow on Sept 14, 2009 13:51:52 GMT -5
::It's sometime in the early evening, after dinner at the Garden when most of the students are either in the common rooms or inside their dorms 'studying' when a knock comes to Ierys's door, perhaps startling her.::
Ierys, it's Augustus, mind if we speak for a moment? I hate to touble you but something has come up and I have a proposal for you, if you don't mind me asking.
::Another tap at the door.::
Ierys, you inside? I do need to speak with you now before it's too late.
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Post by Ierys on Sept 14, 2009 14:36:01 GMT -5
Ierys was sat at the desk in her room, attempting to maker her handwriting, a skill newly learned from Serena, seem a little less like that of a two year old. When a knock sounded at her door, she panicked, grabbing the sheets of paper covered with her messy scrawl and stuffing them into a drawer. A second knock. Just a minute! She rushed over toward the door, tripping over something and crashing into it in the process with a thump probably audible from the other side.
"Ow.." She said, rubbing her head and opening the door. Seeing AJ standing there she smoothed down her hair in an attempt to appear more ladylike than she was. "Hi, what's up?" she asked in a nonchalant manner, ignoring the throbbing pain now surfacing in her head.
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August Krasnow
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Post by August Krasnow on Sept 14, 2009 14:39:25 GMT -5
I want to ask you something...
::Augustus looks past Ierys into the room, seeing the thing she crashed into the slight mess it made, he pauses for an awkward moment.::
I can come back later if you like?
::He notices the red mark on her head, which appears to be throbbing and most certainly would swell tonight.::
Are you going to be alright, that bump on your head doesn't look pleasant.
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Post by Ierys on Sept 14, 2009 14:43:50 GMT -5
"Oh I'm fine!" She says, waving him off. Was the room starting to spin or was it just her? I need ice. Ice and Ice-cream. Seriously. "I guess I kinda just tripped on something." She said, looking back at the room, which now bore a remarkable resemblance to Clive and Garret's. She laughed nervously. "So you wanted to talk to me, right? Fire away."
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August Krasnow
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Post by August Krasnow on Sept 14, 2009 14:50:48 GMT -5
Best if I came in, don't want the others to hear.
::Without really a warning, he enters, motioning for the door to close behind him. He steps over the stuff on the floor to stand in the center of her room. He cringes slightly at the sight but attempts to ignore it as much as possible. He takes out a small telegram from a back pocket and adjusts his glasses.::
Anyway, I just found out a business partner of my father is coming - has Clive been in here? Right, sorry, she's picking me up for a short holiday aboard her yacht. Favor for my father I suppose, it's a rich family thing. You know how it is, always knowing your father's friends then your own fath - well maybe you wouldn't, but it's a rather unsatisfying existence, believe me.
::He continues to ramble like this, showing extreme signs of awkwardness as if trying to build up the courage to ask her something but just can't quite find the words to ask it.::
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Post by Ierys on Sept 14, 2009 14:58:59 GMT -5
"Oh, no Clive hasn't been in here, I just seem to have an affinity for making a mess when I fall." She says, closing the door. She didn't particularly mind him being in there, but the fact that he wasn't getting to the point and seemed to be babbling was a little irritating. Is he nervous? "AJ?" She says, cutting off any further babbling. "As much as I love to hear about you, you don't seem to be going anywhere with this, so do you think you could figure out what your going to say? that would be great." I think I tore my brain open. Man this hurts!
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August Krasnow
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Post by August Krasnow on Sept 14, 2009 15:04:19 GMT -5
Right, sorry, never done this before so I'm a bit nervous, you understand? And it's a odd question, don't take it the wrong way-
::He pauses and breathes, his hands at his side, focusing him to calm down.::
Ok, I'm fine. I came to ask if you'd like to join me for the few days. You're one of the few people here that doesn't irritate me and I know you haven't really had a break since you got here and, I'm sure you'd like to get away from Clive for a bit. No more shocks, no more mess, just the ocean and relaxing beside a jacuzzi. And I realllllyyy don't want to be alone with my father's 'friend' and her assistants. So what do you say?
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Post by Ierys on Sept 15, 2009 13:04:11 GMT -5
Is he asking me out? Well, he's got the flashy date bit down. Not that I'm impressed. Poor sod probably didn't make many friends if I'm not irritating to him. He'll learn
"So basically" Ierys said, taking a seat on her bed "You need someone around that wont go running to the boss if you insult your dad's 'friend'. And I get a few Clive free days? I don't even care what the catch is, I'm in!" She grinned up at him "When do we leave?"
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August Krasnow
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Post by August Krasnow on Sept 15, 2009 13:35:31 GMT -5
::Augustus breathes a sigh of relief, satisfied that this ended as well as he could of hoped. He runs his hand through his hair and adjusts his glasses once more.::
That-that's great to hear! I admit I'm a little surprised, figured you- well doesn't matter, I'm ecstatic. Uh...
::He pauses to think for a moment, flipping open the telegram in his hand, scanning it quickly.::
Seems they'll be here in the morning, the helicopter is going to land just outside the gates. I'll stop by here when they arrive. I guess... I should let you be to get packed up. Just need things for a few days. Sooo, thanks Ierys. You've just made this break enjoyable. You won't regret it!
::Stands awkwardly there for a moment, then steps back and turns toward the door but pauses as just as he cracks it open.::
Oh, before I forget.
::He turns and looks back to Ierys.::
I've heard rumors that Shaft does room searches on students who are away, checking for any contraband or what have you. If you have anything you don't want found, best bring it with you - anything at all.
::There, once again, is that slightly creepy face of his. That dark, cunning weasel, like a man that knows too much and teases his knowledge; or perhaps it's just Ierys's concussion.::
Also, you sure you're going to be alright with that bump? I can try to find Rose and get you some ice.
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Post by Ierys on Sept 15, 2009 13:49:42 GMT -5
"That-that's great to hear! I admit I'm a little surprised, figured you- well doesn't matter, I'm ecstatic. Uh..." "Are you kidding? If I'm not here, Serena can't make me do the homework." She says laughing. Ierys stands and stretches, her fingers interlacing above her head. She started to think about what it would be best to bring, and if Serena would kill her if she raided her wardrrobe.
"I've heard rumors that Shaft does room searches on students who are away, checking for any contraband or what have you. If you have anything you don't want found, best bring it with you - anything at all." Ierys paused, there was something in his expression. "Uhh.. Noted. I'll do that." She looks at him, a little perplexed. The expression on his face seemed almost smug, and sharper than usual, as if all his edges had suddenly sharpened. She pushed the thought away, it was probably her imagination.
"Also, you sure you're going to be alright with that bump? I can try to find Rose and get you some ice."
"No, don't worry. I hit my head all the time. I'm clumsy...Are you sure you want to take me on a boat?" She giggled at the last part, obviously wondering how long before he wants to throw her overboard himself.
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August Krasnow
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Post by August Krasnow on Sept 15, 2009 13:56:37 GMT -5
::He chuckles lightly at Ierys's last comment.::
We'll just keep a life vest on you then, not exactly fashionable or comfortable but least you'll float. So... if you're ok, then I'll let you be. Get some rest, tomorrow is going to be busy. Good night Ierys!
::He steps back, through the open door.::
See you tomorrow.
::With a smile, he closes the door and walks off to his own dorm.::
((OOC: Just got to wait on Jyo and Sinia))
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Post by Ierys on Sept 15, 2009 14:02:17 GMT -5
Ierys waggles her fingers in a goodbye motion as AJ leaves. "He is so gonna hate me after this trip." She said, shaking her head and chuckling, more than sure that her innate powers of annoyance will drive him up the wall. Oh well, He asked her. "Right, need to sort out some stuff.. Where did I put that bag?" ((OOC: Gotcha. I need to go for the night soon though, first college class in the morning. God help me.))
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Post by jason on Sept 17, 2009 4:10:19 GMT -5
"Never disappoint me, do you."
Jyo grinned. "And I don't plan to." Jyo replied. He was glad that it seemed things would work out between he and Sinia. Perhaps one day he would solely work with Sinia, but for now he had other things he needed to do, he would likely be a problem after a while if he didn't do what he set out to do, or at least make an attempt.
He looked out over the Garden as the helicopter came in for a landing. Jyo grinned as he looked the place over. He was very eager to find out what this place once actually like. He waited for the helicopter to set down so he could step out and meet the headmaster of the Garden. He had several questions to ask.
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Post by Miss Sinia Bardi on Sept 17, 2009 4:23:11 GMT -5
::Followed from Luxury Yacht: Microbial::
The Tricuetical Inc. helicopter comes to a steady landing just outside the main gate, being the only spot with a wide enough space to allow the rotor blades room. The door slides open with Kane being the first to exit and keeping his head low as he blades whine down above him, he assists Jyo and Sinia, escorting them away from the vehicle to the two people waiting at the open gate. A tallish man in black beside a portly woman.
"Welcome to Leah Garden, you must be Miss Bardi." Says the well muscled man in black, taking Miss Bardi's hand in a gentlemanly kiss before greeting the others. He looks less like a gentleman though and more like a man that should be beating iron and steel over hot coals and an anvil, coated in sout and sweat. "I'm Mr. Hawethorne the schools combat instructor, but you can just call me Shaft, and this lovely lady to my right is my wife, Rose." The portly woman bows just slightly, she looks like a grandmother in her dress, ready to feed hungry children. "A pleasure to meet you all." She says in a sincerely cheerful tone.
Sinia however, doesn't appear to be taken in by their charm and warm nature. "A pleasure, but I was under the impression the Headmaster would be greeting us?" Coldly, but feigning interest.
"Oh right..." Says Shaft as he clears his throat, looking slightly embarrassed. "The Headmaster is away on sabbatical with her husband, I'm acting headmaster till she returns. Sorry if it wasn't clear in the transmissions."
"Very well." Says Sinia, understanding though slightly peeved that she wasn't informed properly of this change. She hated not being ontop of everything business related. "I'm sorry about this being on such sort notice but the whole situation came up quite out of the blue, is Mr. Augus-"
Shaft bellows out a chuckle before she can even finish. "Certainly is! Assume he's in his dorm getting ready, along with his lady friend."
This statement perplexes Sinia, something about what Shaft said threw her off yet again. "Excuse me... dorms? And lady friend?"
Shaft once again bellows a laugh, much to the disdain of Sinia who is not hiding the signs shes a put-off by this man. "Well, where else are the students going to stay!? And you know boys their age, they get the fancy eye for a pretty girl and can't imagine being more then a few feet away from them. I know I did, and still do! Ain't that right my dear!" He asks rhetorically, wrapping his bear like arms around Rose and giving her a little kiss on the cheek, illiciting giggles from the portly woman.
Sinia still looks confused, as if she had just wandered into the wrong occupied hotel room. Something about all this just wasn't clicking with her. "I- right, yes, of course." She forces a little embarrassed laugh. "Of course in his dorm, how silly of me. Long night, bit tired still. Ran afoul of that Kraken, nearly took the boat down with it, if not for the amazing work by Jyo here."
Shaft heavily pats Jyo on the side of the arm. "Good man! Like to hear of competent warriors still roaming the landscapes. Come on, let us show you around the grounds before Augustus get down here."
"Augustus...?" Sinia says in barely a whisper over her breath, word floating out from her parted lips as she slowly accompanies Shaft and Rose through the gate.
((Lillith, when you get back, don't kill me for my representation of your chars, its how I've always pictured them!))
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Post by jason on Sept 17, 2009 4:44:41 GMT -5
OOC: Alrighty, my last pot for the night. Work again dammit.
IC: Jyo waked along with Sinia figuring that for the time being, it was wise to just tag along for the ride. He was impressed with the place and a smile appeared as two people approached, but before they even spoke, Jyo could tell that the man wasn't likely the headmaster, it just didn't fit. He suspected this man was a warrior like himself. And the woman didn't look like she would fit the bill either. This should be interesting. He thought.
The man introduced himself as the combat instructor and introduced his wife as well. Jyo responded with a small nod of acknowledgment. Though Sinia clearly wasn't thrilled about this. They spoke with each other and Jyo simply stood back and followed the conversation and was putting the situation together in his head, not hard to follow, it just seemed like a lot of failed communication had occurred.
Then Sinia introduced Jyo by explaining that he had slain the Kraken. He rose an eyebrow at the reactions to his work on the beast. He hadn't really even gotten a chance to warm up. Sure he had pulled out his most damaging attack, but it had been poorly done for the purpose of drawing the battle out. Competent? With the standards I set for myself, that was damn sloppy of me. He gave a grin anyways, there wasn't any point in damaging opinions of him.
"I'm up for a tour of the place, maybe you could explain a bit about the Gardens until this Augustus arrives. I'm not exactly a local and knowing about the Gardens would be helpful." He said after throwing a side glance to Sinia. She was clearly not happy about how this arrival turned out, he was hoping to keep her from getting any more frustrated by keeping the man's attention focused toward him
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Post by Miss Sinia Bardi on Sept 17, 2009 15:26:49 GMT -5
"Ah, mah boy! Don't know about the Gardens?" Shaft boasts as he guides the group into the heart of the Garden. Sinia and Kane are standing at the back of group, behind Shaft and Rosaline, exchanging whispers. Well to say Sinia is whispering to Kane while Kane just absorbs what she is saying, its hard to say if he can even talk.
"The Gardens are mercenary schools, think like Military academies that train what we call 'SeeDs'. Originally, they were established to combat the Sorceresses that pop up each era as well as provide specialized support for world governments. War for profit, you know how it is." Shaft explains, talking with his hands. "Here at Leah we do things slightly different, we actually train sorceresses and their 'knights' or personal body guards. Lillith, the headmaster, felt it was more important to teach each generation of sorceress on how to keep this world safe from those that would cause it harm then to subjugate them like second class citizens. The knights however are trained like the SeeDs at other gardens and can do both their protection duties or mercenary jobs, depending on the situation. Ah there's two students right now!"
As they were walking through one of the Garden's many courtyards, two students pop out from the walkway, brawling in a little scuffle. One, a male with a gnarled staff with glowing lanterns who looks to be of the same species as Sinia, dressed in non-school attire, scuffling with a girl about the same age in the schools uniform. Bolts of lightning and fire magic being thrown at each other as they brawl.
"GIVE IT BACK!" The girl screams as she throws a fireball directly into the boys crotch, illiciting a yelp and quick pats to the region to quench the fire. "Never! I said 'yoink' means I get to keep it! That's the law!" He throws his staff forward, sending an arch of electricity at the girl, knocking her off her feet. She lands with a thud on her back then jumps back up with a fire in her eyes.
Shaft stops the tour, motioning for the group to stop and watch. "Just let them play it out." He says quietly.
Zaps of electricity and bursts of fire shoot between the two, slowly closing the distance between them as they dodge, block and strike each other till they are in melee distance, a few swings of their fists are thrown, till the male gets the upperhand with a quick sweep of his legs, tripping the girl. He pounces upon her, pinning her to the ground with a foot. "Hah! Victory!" With a spin of his hand, he brings forth a opened candy-bar which he teases the girl about. "What ya going to do about it Kate, I win again. You just can't beat me! That's ri-" Kate, the girl, sends a quick foot into the males groin. The boys eyes grow big, he freezes and falls back in pain on his knees, dropping the candy-bar, which Kate grabs in her spin onto her feet. She takes a satisfied, cocky bite from it, standing victorious over the boy in agony. "Hah, not so cocky now, are you Clive."
"Alright! Enough you two!" Shaft calls. Both the students look up in horror (and pain) when they see who had been watching. "Uh, sir! I'm sorry! Clive had stolen something from me, I was just defending my property. I'm sorry if I let it get out of hand!" She recovers.
Clive just groans and points to Kate. "What... she said." He says in heavy, painful sighs.
Keeping stern, Shaft nods. "You two are in trouble, no fighting between students during non-sparring session, you know that Kate. I would of expected better from you, Clive on the other hand... I'll talk to you both after I'm through with my guests here. Until then, behave or you'll really won't like the aftermath of this!" He bellows.
The two salute in reply, till Clive huddles over himself on his knees, waiting for the pain to leave. Then when Shafts attention is adverted, Kate kicks Clive in the butt, knocking him onto his face. "Not... cool..." He mutters.
Shaft turns back to his guests. "Sorry about that, but as you can see, they are quite competent in battle, even over minor little scuffles as this. Kate there is one of our most promising students, bit uptight but very skilled. Clive on the other hand... though becoming an amazing sorcerer with electricity... doesn't really have any discipline, he's also a bit of an asshole but to his credit, he has a heart of gold. Anyway, this way, I'll show you the training facilities."
Shaft leads the group inside one of the buildings, the classrooms. He points out various aspects of the facilities, mentioning their classes and academics. The hallways all feel like a well lit and warm rustic building with rich dark woods, stone and metal, elegant paintings and murals lining the halls. It's all very comfortable and inviting. Once through the classroom building, they're lead into a training field where it appears they do much of their combat and exercises. A number of students are out their practicing, attacking dummy targets with martial arts, while others attack targets using an assortment of magics. "Training goes on year around, same with the classes." Shaft continues on with his speech about the school till Sinia interrupts him.
"Sorry to interrupt but if I understood correctly, the school is looking to update their health facilities?"
Shaft nods, gesturing to another building on the far side of the training field. "Aye, our medical wing has become a little antiquated, been relying on magics for healing mostly but the more serious injuries are proving difficult to treat. We've had to pull back on alot of our more dangerous training sessions because of this."
"That's the impression I was getting." Sinia puts her hand out beside her, to which Kane places a small booklet in her hand, and a pen. "Tricuetical Inc would be glad to donate towards renovated medical wing, if you'll accept. A gesture of appreciation for the schools commitment to keep this world safe and secure."
Both Shaft and Rose thank her profusely as she begins to write something on the pad, they are most appreciative of Sinia kind gesture. Of course, for Sinia, this is just great PR, a tax write off, and means should she ever want anything from the school, they'd be more then willing to offer assistance.
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August Krasnow
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Post by August Krasnow on Sept 17, 2009 15:37:48 GMT -5
::Meanwhile, in the dorm rooms, Augustus once again returns to Ierys's door to see if shes ready to depart. He knocks twice at the door.::
Ierys, its Augustus again. You ready to go, the helicopter is here.
::He waits patiently at the door for Ierys's to respond.::
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Post by jason on Sept 17, 2009 16:01:42 GMT -5
Jyo followed Shaft and listened to how the Gardens were run and the slight differences with this one and the others. He found the nature of this Sorceress that was mentioned to be very interesting. The threat to Spira for the longest time was Sin, and that wasn't the issue anymore. He wondered if each world had something similar, a being powerful enough the threaten it's existence from time to time. "Well you certainly have in interesting operation here at your Garden. I'm impressed." He said before they had a little interruption.
Two student were having a dispute, over a candy bar it seemed. Jyo watched with detached interest. One was skilled with lightning and as he used his spells, Jyo felt an odd vibration in the air as small jolts of lightning raced across his body. The lightning racing across his body toned down as the two students engaged in melee combat, and though the boy seemed to have won, the young lady used a very effective, if somewhat dirty move. Jyo couldn't help but smirk seeing the boy who let his guard down.
They were soon informed that they had made an error and when Shaft turned away Jyo gave a small chuckle at the boy getting a boot to the ass. Shaft went on to explain a little about the students, and figured they had displayed more capability at other times to gain praise from the instructor. Jyo might have to look into staying at one of the Gardens for a time.
Once lead into a building near a training area, Jyo watched with rapt interest. Seeing such a variety of techniques was something that gripped his interest with little difficulty.
He looked over as Sinia and Shaft spoke about upping their medical facilities, though his real interest was on something the combat instructor said. He waited until he and Sinia were done speaking and grinned. "So what are some of your more dangerous exercises?" He asked with a gleam in his eyes.
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Post by Miss Sinia Bardi on Sept 17, 2009 16:23:00 GMT -5
Shaft looks to Jyo, snapping out of his tiny enticing trance by Sinia as she continues to write in her tiny book. "Oh, yes well, it depends on their year and level of confidence and ability. The older, most capable students are sent on a week long endurance and survival exercise on the Island Closest to Heaven. The place is extremely dangerous but, if they can get through the entire week, they can graduate with the highest honors and credentials. Though we've had no one yet be able to do the entire week yet... and with the medical facility down, we can't risk it. Other then that..." Shaft continues to explain. "Like Balamb they can partake in a GF exercise on a nearby island. It's moderately difficult but should they mess-up, it could be quite... messy. We also have a special program that pits a student against... oh what would you call it Rose..?" He asks of his wife, trying to find the right word. "Shadow, dear?" Shaft nods. "That works, a shadow of one of the former sorceresses or other powerful villains that have graced the worlds. No safety nets, no assistance, just one on one. Though the shadows won't kill the student, we've had the few who tried this end up wishing they were dead. We really don't recommend that one except for the best of the best."
Sinia finishes writing out the check, rips it from the spine, and hands it to Rose who takes it and upon reading it, gasps a little. "Dear, look." She interrupts Shaft with a tap to his back, she hands him the check and his eyes grow wide. "Holy gods ma'am! Lillith is going to have a heart-attack when she sees this. Thank you so much! I can hardly describe the thanks the school has for this."
"Think nothing of it, its you who deserve the thanks for your efforts here." Sinia replies, cool and calm. "Anything for your students welfare, and sick SeeD is hardly a SeeD at all. So when can we see Augustus?" She asks.
"Oh right, Rose can you go find him for us." Shaft asks of his wife, to which she replies with a simple 'sure' before walking away. "If anyone can find a student here, its Rose. They also..." He begins to whisper. "Think shes just a sweet kind lady, boy have they never seen her angry!" He laughs heartily. "You know the type, right Jyo." Shaft asks with a big meaty pat on his shoulder.
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Post by jason on Sept 17, 2009 16:31:18 GMT -5
Jyo had an odd look on his face. He was interested in the place known as the island closest to heaven. He would have to inquire about this location, and if it was a literal heaven, or just the name of a place.
GFs, Sorceress shadows. The more he heard the better training at a Garden sounded to him, though he wouldn't do well with his wandering nature.
Sinia presented some figures and the two were clearly impressed by the amount. Perhaps the Garden would be able to use those training methods after all.
Shaft leaned in speaking about his wife and Jyo gave a small grin. "Yeah I've met the type a few times here and there." He said with a shrug. Then the curious expression returned. "So what does GF stand for? I'm not familiar with that term." Jyo wanted to know anything he could. He needed information to survive.
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