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Spellbinder

Bitchcraft
The Six
Real Name
Morgan
Missions
7,430
Residence
Manhattan- Sanctum Sanctorum
Ability
Magick-Sorceress Supreme, Stepping Discs, Elemental Embodiment of Air/Wind, Flight, SuperStrength
<< sharp , rocking tremors could be felt all around on the surface as violent, ballistic nuclear explosions began to blast throughout NERVOUS vaporizing, destroying and wiping out all they encompassed. the structure began to melt down, implode and crumble all at once. the Super Soldier, who was STILL ALIVE up till that moment, tilted his head to the side before his body was engulft in the nuclear rage and seemingly exploded>>

<< the group, now above ground began to see small volcanic like explosions PUNCH THROUGH the icy tundra....causing a tremendous elemental disturbance in the air as the ground was rocked hard...muffled explosions could be heard>>

<< Morgan was now completely unconscious, possibly in a coma and Delilah, who was glaring at Haleigh for what she had just done now carried her battered friend. The Six had succeeded and more importantly SURVIVED their battle against A.I.M, the technical side of MysTech....but not without taking servere damages. Guardian was near death and Morgan not too far behind, Alexis had exerted herself to the point of complete physical exhaustion...and only through the surprising, brave act of Cameron followed by the clear perserverence of Haleigh and Delilah did they AVOID the outcome that Alison had seen most clearly>>

<<now as they hurried through the new stepping disc....they were able to hear and FEEL the fury of NERVOUS' destruction as it climaxed. the disc CLOSES and they are now SAFELY in Limbo. the sudden QUIET and errie tranquility of the massive ancient castle surrounded them....allowing those who were still awake and able bodied to take a moment to BREATH and realize that they had just dealt MysTech a powerfull blow AND saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of mutants and meta humans world wide, ensuring their privacy and the right to live free of scrutiny. it was also the first caper where the team had worked fluently TOGETHER>>

<< there would be more time to acclimate...as for now, They were in this massive, gothic, mystical structure that exuded a dark elegance and two of the six were critically injured and one was suffering from extreme exhaustion and fatigue. Ororo's assistance was desperately needed, but would she RESPOND to the call of Haleigh OR Cameron? Delilah might have the best chance of calling out for the elemental sorceress>>
 
:: Moving her head very slightly, Alexis was slowly beginning to wake up. A soft and muffled cough broke the eerie silence surrounding them. Gasping in a breath, Alexis' moved her head from it's previous side position until it was straight. Opening her eyes, a foggy whiteness was all she could see as she closed them tight a few times trying to clear up the confusion. What the hell had happened? She was perfectly fine one minute, then boom, her body had completely given out. She wasn't even aware of where she was at the moment. Were they still in Nervous? Did they escape? Was everyone dead? Still very weak from taking on the entire Nervous energy system, that was one task Alexis underestimated, and it unfortunately completely drained her entire physical, mental, and "magical" being. Finally opening her eyes, she was able to see more clearly....from the looks of it, they weren't in Nervous anymore.. ::

"Wha–"

:: As she spoke her chest screamed out in pain as Alexis began to cough more violently at this point. Turning her head to the side once more, she rolled her body as best she could from her back to her side. As her coughing fit subsided, she opened her eyes seeing Morgan and Alison...oh my god. They looked....dead? Eyes widening, Alexis stayed in that position hoping to see some sort of life from her fallen comrades. ::
 
::Guardian's face was now very pale her hair once styled in the trademark glossed bun had come undone during the fight with the super soldier and now some strands lay on her face. her faint , shallow breathes were beginning to fade. her broken body lay limp and motionless and her trademark, state-of-the-art body contouring suit showed the obvious signs of brutal combat....her time was nearly up::
 
[ As Delilah made it through the portal carrying Morgan, it took her a second to regain her bearings - she didn't think she would ever be used to that type of travel. Back again in the cold fortress in limbo, she realized she had been holding her breath and let it out slowly. She briefly had the thought that "finally they were safe" - then chastised herself for it. Because they weren't safe: Morgan and Alison were very far from safe indeed. And Alexis clearly was not fully functional.

She looked around - what they needed was a hospital, not a castle. But they weren't going to find anything like that here. It occurred to her that she was still carrying Morgan. Gently, she laid her on a cushioned wooden bench in the room they were in - not the ideal, but it was better than the cold stone floor.

It was clear that those that remained of the group were at a loss as to what to do next. And Delilah would never have guessed that BOTH Morgan and Alison would be absent to give their guidance. There was only one other being who could help them under these dire circumstances. And Delilah didn't even know if she would be able to reach her in time.

Bowing her head slightly and closing her eyes, and seeing in her mind's eye pictures of the terribly injured Morgan and Alison, she focused her thoughts into one overriding call for help. ]

"Ororo, we need you..."
 
Haleigh smiled at Delilah's response. "Touche." She accredited, as she trudged through the disc with Cameron in tow, after Alexis floated through and Moringstar carried Morgan. She was beyond happy to be leaving this place. She wished they hadnt had to destroy it... a LOT could have been gained by spying on the facility... yet Haleigh knew they'd saved countless lives by their actions, and that justified it.... but at the moment, Haleigh could only think about two lives that might be lost in the midst of it all... Morgan and Alison. She knew Alexis would recover when her body had stabilized and replenished some energy... but Morg and Ali were both very shaky and Haleigh felt as though she could SENSE the life leaving Alison, and it filled her with a sense of dread she wasnt sure shed be willing to admit.

Haleigh refused to put Alison down, even as Morningstar lay Morgan on a bench... She lookd up at Morningstar, who appeared to be praying. Haleigh didnt want to interrupt her to tell her it wouldnt work... but there WAS someone who could help.... she just didnt think Ororo would answer her call... Ororo never really liked Haleigh and that was putting it nicely. Hales opened her mouth to ask Morningstar to call for her but Morningstar was already on top of it, and Haleigh breathed a sigh of relief that they were on the same page. Haleigh looked down at Alison, her expression deeply ingrained with worry, for the first time any of the Six would EVER see... it was a pity most of the Six was too out of it to notice.

"Hang in there Alison.... help is on the way. You're gonna make it."

Haleigh looked up as Alexis stirred, and lowered the stretcher to a few inches above the floor so that she wouldnt fall far if she tried to step off. Alexis was trying to get her bearings and Haleigh waited to speak until Alexis did.

"Alexis... dont sit up, just rest. We're in Limbo.... you're safe now. Morgan and Alison were badly hurt but we're getting them help now."
 
:: a few short moments passed. and winds begin to rise......a tight swirling pillar of winds with an eerie green sparkle formed.....and with a low, rolling rumble of thunder.....Ororo fades into view. wearing her white goddess dress with her blue robe, her long silver hair parted down the middle flows slightly in the breezy air.::

Ororo: I am here, Delilah. goddess be praised, you've completed your mission AND avoided the outcome that Alison predicted!

:: touching Alison's pale, tired face::

you've returned just in time....let us go to my garden!

:: raising her arms, everyone is enveloped in a sparkling green haze of swirling energy as they are teleported from this castle on the Summit, to Ororo's majestic Garden. the feel of the garden immediately began to subtely calm Haleigh and Delilah.....with each breath of fresh air they took.

::they were in Ororo's citadle.....in an ancient apothecary/infimary like room that was lit by torches of green mystic eternal flames.....the room was silent ....but it was clear to see there years of knowledge, history and power contained in the potions and books, parchments here.....this stone walled room was like a mini version of the massive library at the castle::

::Morgan and Alison were laid on large stone altars cushioned with red velvet bedding and covered with a red velvet cloth that had gold trimming::

:: Ororo tended to Alison first...removing the bandages from her abdomen and immediately holding her hands over the wound::

Let the life giving energy that flows through my corner of Limbo now heed my call.....flow now around this battered child and restore her as you do the flowers after a winter frost. calm her soul and her spirit and heal her body. Your mistress , Ororo commands it!

:: flowing ribbons of energy came through the walls, the ceiling and even the stone floor as they flowed to and around Ororo....glowing and sparkling as winds gusted and chimes toned softly. they coalesced around Alison and her body was enshrouded in sparkling white light....her internal wounds were repaired and healed her body restored and her spirit calmed.....she became encompssed by a glowing white globe which emmited rays of light as Ororo lifted her hands high to complete the restoration. and in a startling FLASH of light and the sound of rushing water.....Alison was now back on the altar. she looked like HERSELF again....and she was BREATHING her body had been healed and restored::

She is sleeping now.

::her body soon fades away::

she has been sent to her room here in the citadle, the same one she rested in the last time she was here. let her be for a while....until her spirit settles itself fully.

:: Moving to Morgan::

Morgan, you put forth a magnificent effort.

::rubbing her hand gently down the young sorceress' cheek::

:: stretching her arms out sideways, Morgan is caught up by rushing , twisting and turning torents of energy.....as Ororo revitalizes her physical body , repairing any damage and her jaw.::

Morgan will awaken shortly, completely refreshed and restored to peak condition.


:: Alexis was in a small bed away from the others...but in the same room.::

::she seemed to be surrounded by a silky mist that sparkled softly::

Alexis too needs to rest...the mists of Aegis will see that she too is restored. She nearly died trying to control the energy core of NERVOUS. She will awaken and be as vital as she was.


you all pulled together in a way like never before. each of you displayed levels of out put far beyond your previous capers. its proof positive of what you can do when you're working TOGETHER and have each other's well being in your hearts.

::looking at Delilah and Haleigh::

are either of you injured or in need of healing?
 
:: Hearing Haleigh's words, Alexis didn't bother to answer...she really couldn't actually. Closing her eyes, her mind raced about the well being of Alison and Morgan; were they going to be okay? How badly were they actually hurt...but her mind and body slowly began to give way as she passed back out. Luckily Ororo had showed up when she did, not for Alexis' sake, but for Morgan and Alison. As Ororo transfered the group to her citadle, Alexis was instantly placed on a small bed with what looked like mist surrounding her. Still dressed in her battered leather uniform, her face and hair however, were completely cleaned of any cuts or messes. Ororo had obviously healed and cleaned Alexis up with her magic. ::

:: As the mist began to work it's magic, Alexis' body soon began to rebuild the energy it lost in Nervous. If she had only held onto that attack a few seconds more, she would of been as bad off as Alison and Morgan. But luckily, with everyone's assistance and sure will power to get the hell out of there, they were able to make it out of the Hive quicker than expected. ::
 
Haleigh sighs with relief as Ororo appears and takes them to her Citadle. She can feel the atmosphere's calming effects... but doesnt further relax, even as Alison, Morgan, and Alexis are returned to healthier states. She seems to be in a state of numb distraction. She looks around the room with a blank expression as Alison disappears. As Ororo restores Morgan, Haleigh stares off distantly. Ororo turns towards her to see if her or Delilah is hurt, and Haleigh shakes her head, looking down at her suit.... mere PATCHES of white show through the stains, mostly blood and black scorchmarks. She looks up to Ororo solemnly.

"No.... its... not my blood.... I'm not injured. Perhaps... you have washroom where I can get cleaned up... and something to change into?"

Haleigh didnt seem to be quite all there...
 
[ Delilah felt a wave of relief wash over her as Ororo arrived and transported them to her garden. She felt like a child being led by the hand by a trusted aunt...and she was exactly in the mood to be led. She watched Ororo do her work, and was amazed at the powerful goddess' effect on the three injured warriors.

As Ororo told them that their three comrades were going to be okay, she turned to Haleigh and smiled. The smile quickly faded as Haleigh spoke... ]

"I'm fine, as far as I can tell. Haleigh, are you sure you're okay?"
 
:: Slowly coming to, Alexis inhaled deeply before letting out a soft moan. She felt like she had just woken from a year long coma. Opening her eyes, the misty fog that surrounded her was the first thing she saw. She didn't remember much about what happened after she had collasped at the Hive, but she could recall someone saying they had escaped. Slowly pushing herself up, the mist around her seem to slowly disappear as she regained her barings. Finally seeing the others in the distance, Alexis swung her legs over the side of the bed and slowly slid off of it. Closing her eyes, the sudden wave of dizzyness was normal, especially after such a huge energy drain; bringing her hand up to her forehead, Lex took a deep breath in and slowly began to make her way over to the others. ::

"How are they?"

:: Bringing her hand away from her forehead, she looked onto Alison and Morgan. Everything about what happened seemed to get clearer. Although she was still pretty clueless about how they ended up this way, deep down, Alexis knew it was because they risked their lives again for the team. ::
 
::Ororo looked upon Haleigh with a rather stone faced expression.....before finally replying. They were all calming down from the events of NERVOUS and Ororo was still surprised herself at how WELL they had pulled together. Black Widow had definately demonstrated qualities not seen before. Perhaps Ororo hadnt given her enough credit as a person?::

Of course. you'll find a guest parlour room on the floor below this one. you may refresh and change clothes there.


::she gestured to the doorway a distance behind them and looked at Delilah who was now joined by Alexis::

Delilah, you appear to be fine physically....you were always possesed of a tremendous inner strength and mental clarity. your presence among this team during this mission was key to its success....but make sure that you take time to REST while here in Limbo.

Alexis, Morgan and Alison sustained nearly fatal injuries from the Super Soldier. Prophet, Black Widow and MorningStar returned to NERVOUS in its last moments to rescue them. they will be fine now.....both of them have been fully restored and are now sleeping peacefully.

in the expanse of my garden, you will find a variety of fruits as well as the crystal stream which flows the purest water.

If you'll excuse me, I am going to look in on Alison now.

:: Ororo departed...a whispering breeze followed behind her as she slowly disappeared in the shadows of the hallway beyond this apothecary. leaving Delilah and Alexis , along with a resting Morgan in her bed.::
 
Haleigh looked at Delilah as she heard her name... but her eyes seemed out of focus. "I'm not injured." She repeated absentmindedly, not really answering her question. She thanked Ororo and walked slowly to the door, her footfall silent as it had been all night.

As she made her way downstairs and into the parlour room, she realized her body had taken up tremors... from exhaustion, or worry, or nerves, she wasnt sure, but as she closed the door to the parlour room behind her she leaned against it for support, her breathing labored. She sank to the floor, closing her eyes, running her hands through her hair. She looked down at the blood on her suit and quickly unzipped the top and pulled it off. She had just nearly lost half her team and she was finally reacting... she had been stoic before because she needed to keep it together... but now the pressure was off and no one was counting on her anymore. Now Ororo had control. She heard Ororo's words in her head... they will be fine now... She took a deep breath. It was all over... they managed to escape, however narrowly. Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" was playing softly in the background of the parlour room and Haleigh relaxed, resting her head against the door and letting the music calm her. When the song finished she rose shakily and trudged towards the sink. She wash her hands and splashed water on her face, rubbing her eyes softly. She dried off with a towel, taking another deep breath. She looked at herself in the mirror... and then turned away.

The Super Soldier, whose name was originally Patrick, crossed her mind. She'd murdered him, her first love, in cold blood. She told herself it was self defense... kill or be killed, and while she silently apologized to him, she left it at that. She didnt want or need to drudge up those demons. She had convinced herself that she WASNT a monster... and that she COULD change.... and thinking about how she destroyed the SS gave her this terrible feeling like she would always be.... a killer. I mean, if she could do it to him, she could to anyone, right? WRONG. she thought. I did it because i had to. My teammates lives depended on it and if I had faltered or hesistated or done ANYTHING differently I could have lost them. A conscience had emerged in haleigh's psyche and she pushed it away forcefully. She hated the way it felt and she compartmentalized it as she finished undressing. She pulled on a crisp white button-up, feminine black suit vest and a pair of black pinstriped pants. she touched up her hair and took a final deep breath before opening the door and leaving the parlour room... she felt better. Her nerves had certainly calmed.... the time alone, although just 15 minutes or so, had done her well.
 
<< Morgan began to stir...slowly as she slowly opened her icy violet eyes. blinking slowly ...she didnt make a move to sit up ..she just looked up and around slightly. hearing her own breathing and feeling no pain. her eyes WIDENED for a second as she became more aware...she gave a start of fear and surprise as she sat up and looked around frantically for Alison...who she saw getting impaled by the super soldier's photon spear>>

ALISON!!

<< she stopped for a moment, as she realized they were no longer in nervous, but in the calm, ancient and gothic apothecary of Ororo's citadle...a whispering wind could be heard throughout the stone structure as the green mystic eternal flames provided a soft glow in the apothecary>>


<< she took a moment to gather herself, as she examined her face....and hesitantly opened her mouth wide..and tested her jaw again. yes, she HAD been healed completely and felt full strength in her body>>

<<exhaling with relief, she knew that Alison was in good hands too>>

<< slipping off her bed, she stood up.. and stretched >>

Everyone is here then?...everyone made it out alive??
 
[ At Ororo's words about getting some rest herself, Delilah realized how wiped out she really was. She longed to walk in the garden that the goddess has spoke of...her thoughts drifted. Something was not right with Haleigh - but she was not the person that Haleigh would confide in, that she knew. Perhaps Alexis...

But at that moment, before she could finish the thought, Morgan awoke with a start. Delilah looked at her friend, who had practically leapt from the bed, in disbelief. ]

"And just what do you think you're doing? You nearly die on us and you think you can just start prancing around like Miss America?! Get back into that bed this instant!"

[ But Delilah couldn't pretend to be mad at Morgan for long, so glad was she to see her up and (seemingly) fully healed. A wide smile crept onto her face in spite of herself. ]
 
"Yes, Morgan. Please lay back down..."

:: Looking to Morgan with concerned eyes, she wasn't aware of what exactly happened to both her and Alison, but she knew that if they were both in a deep coma in which Ororo had to heal them, it had to be horrible. Inhaling deeply, Lex took a step back from both Delilah and Morgan.

"I'm..going to go freshen up a bit. If you'd excuse me."

:: Turning away from Morgan and Delilah, Alexis slowly exhaled before stepping out of the chamber doors and down the stairs to the hall. Haleigh had been gone for quite some time, and plus, Delilah and Morgan were closer friends than herself and Morgan, so she found it appropriate to allow them some time to talk. Making her way down the hall, she spotted Haleigh leaving the parlour room. ::

"Hey...you alright? You were gone for a while.."
 
<< Delilah and Alexis were right, Morgan shouldnt over do iot just yet.>>

<< Morgan felt a bit light headed...and went to lay back down...looking up at the ceiling..as she spoke>>

we're all here? then that means we were successfull and Haleigh detonated the nuclear bomb in NERVOUS? what about the Super Soldier!?

<< she was a bit frantic...and understandibly so....she had sustained a server trauma that most would have died from and had it not been for Cameron , Haleigh and Delilah....she and Alison would be dead. >>

I didnt think i'd feel like this again...not since i nearly died trying to save Blaze from BLACK have i felt like this.

<< putting her hand on her chest as she gulped a bit>>

Delilah.....

<< turning her head>>

thank you for helping us ....i know this wasnt what you expected when you came to visit...but thank you for all your help and support!!

<< she turned her head back and closed her eyes...as the winds continued to whisper through the stone citadle>>

go ahead and rejuvinate yourself, D. I'll be fine here....we're all safe now ....safe in Limbo.....Ororo's garden.

<<Morgan regulated her breathing....as she lay......Delilah knew Morgan was still a bit shakey...but she knew she would be fine eventually. after a few moments with her friend, Deiliah could venture out into the lush garden/rain forest like expanse...and nurish herself.>>
 
Haleigh looked up as she heard footsteps, tucking a strand of hair behind her ears and folding her arms across her chest. She leaned into the parlour room threshold, answering Alexis with a soft smiling nod.

"I'm... recovering. I just needed some time to think, you know? You seem to be doing much better...."

She paused, looking around for a few seconds before asking the only question on her mind.

"And Morgan, Alison, how are they, awake, still sleeping?"

It was easy [and mildly bizarre] to see that she was WORRIED about them... the two people she been grating against for over a year, people who'd tried [and succeeded once] to KILL her. It was also easy to see that something was remarkably different about her. What it was exactly was elusive... but something was definitely different.... she didnt seem so... malignant... its was as if she was showing a new side of herself.
 
"Yeah, well. Can't keep me down long."

:: Giving Haleigh a small smile as she too kept her voice to a low whisper, even though she was trying to lighten the mood a bit, the two woman seemed very distracted and still a bit distressed about what had happened. Looking down as Haleigh began to glance around the surrounding area, Alexis nodded hearing her question about Morgan and Alison. ::

"Morgan is awake...still weak, but better."

:: Pausing, Alexis looked up to Haleigh, seeing that she was in fact worried about them. Something the meta human would of never thought possible....perhaps something good actually came out of this mission? Maybe the group would actually come together.... ::

"Alison isn't awake...but, you know her? She's strong. She'll wake up."

:: The weird thing was, Alexis was not only trying to convince Haleigh, but herself. Alison and her weren't friends, but after her brother's death, not only was Morgan there for support, but Alison as well. She had yet to forget the bond they shared together from that day....and in a way, she was very worried for Alison's safety. Although she would never admit it out loud. Clearing her throat, Alexis tucked some hair behind her ear giving a quick smile. ::

"I need to clean up a bit...not exactly looking my best..I'll catch up with you in a few."

:: As Haleigh moved to the side, Alexis made her way into the parlor room. Closing the door behind her, she pressed her back against it and closed her eyes. Even though her body was fully recharged and functional, her mind was weak and tired. She wanted to sleep and to go home. She wanted everyone to be alright and for everyone to get on with their lives...whatever they may be. Would Haleigh even stay apart of The Six? Was Cameron still forbidden to step foot in Illustra? Was she even prepared to continue on with her life that she so absentmindedly left after changing her appearance. With a huge sigh, Alexis finally opened her eyes and stepped forward to the mirror. Looking at her "face", she just stared for a few moments, allowing herself time to herself. ::
 
mean while on another floor

:: Ororo sat quietly in a chair nearby the bed where Alison lay sleeping. gone was the costume that the young woman preferred wearing. she was now wearing a white gown...her hair neatly laid about her and framing her alabaster skinned face.::


::Ororo was reading some sort sort of book, her legs crossed at the knee the green flame above her provided soft illumination.::

:: aside from Morgan and possible Alison, no one else knew that Ororo was ALWAYS aware of every living thing in her domain of Limbo at all times. Able to know where they were at any given moment and what they were doing. a soft and subtle smile faintly crossed her face as Haleigh and Alexis talked and reflected. each woman looking ahead to the future now that the group had survived their most deadly trial yet. alot of changes had come over the past few months and for the first time since the Six were drawn together, Ororo felt HOPE!::

::looking over at Alison for a moment, Ororo thought about all this young woman had endured...not just in NERVOUS but in GENERAL. having only just recently repaired her relationship with Erika and Cameron....that prooved to be most advantageous to Alison, as Cameron stood in the gap for her against the super soldier. powerful as she was and although she was the strongest of her siblings, she no doubt would realize the value of both her brother AND her sister now more than ever before::


::and Morgan....who had softened ever so slightly in her quest to gain the control and inner serenity she so admired about Ororo. there was renewed hope for the powerfull witch....she worked WITH Haleigh, her most hated enemy , and together they lead the team through its most harrowing campaign. Delilah a ray of light...LITERALLY, she brought a much n eeded BALANCE to the dynamic of the team, providing clarity, stability and prooving that while she may be less abrasive, she was FAR from being any less powerfull than her peers. yes....there was hope for them ALL indeed!::


:: the members of the Six would take time to recouperate in Limbo, away from the pyring eyes and minds of earth....and when they DID return, they would be faced with more choices, new challenges and adventures.::
 
:: darkness...pain...swirling blackness....screaming..drowning....Alison felt herself sinking into an oblivion from which there was no escape. She couldnt fight her way out....she was on the verge of GIVING UP...but ORORO had intervened. Thanks to the efforts of Haleigh and Cameron, Alison was rescued from NERVOUS and brought to Limbo and healed by Ororo and not a moment too soon.::


::the darkness faded....as a flickering image of a tall, elegant elemental goddess in flowing robes appeared and held her hands out to the Seer::

::Alison cried out and reached for the hands of the older woman....finally grabbing hold of them....a sweeping wave of calming soothing light washes over Alison....the pain is wiped away, the despair, the burning feeling of being violated. she holds on to Ororo the way a child does her mother....and with a crash of thunder.....Alison is ....ALIVE!::

::her cobalt blue eyes flutter until they finally pop open....she blinks and breathes DEEPLY::

........I'm ....alive.


::she turns her head and see's Ororo sitting by her bedside smiling at her....she knows that what she experienced was more than a mere dream. They are in the citadle, NERVOUS is destroyed and everyone is safe. she feels a bit odd ...her body is whole, no pain, no bruises, no gaping stab wounds....she hasnt felt THIS relaxed, this comforted in a long time.::


i .....feel so unusual. i cant believe I survived!!!
 
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