Chapter 5: Radio Killed the Video Star Part 1

Shortly after the news bulletin, Charlie is pacing around the hotel as KeeKee follows her.

Charlie paces around as she says, "Okay. So the extermination is coming in six months instead of a year. No big deal. Just a little setback. Nothing we can't handle. Just angels cutting our timetable in half. But who needs a whole year to save souls? Am I right?!" And soon begins to panic, And next time when they cut the time in half again, and again, we'll just handle it, right?!"

Vaggie grabs Charlie, calming her down, "Yes. We will."

"Vaggie's right, Charlie. I'm sure we'll think of something," Zelda says.

But Angel says, "Oh, please, ya had less then half a chance when you started all this salvation bullshit. And now..." He soon hears his phone vibrating and looks to see the messages he's getting from his boss, "Ain't no silver lining this time toots."

"Sure there is! We just...have to look a little harder for it!" Charlie says.

"Well, while you're lookin', the rest'a hell's goin' nuts." Angel points out.

Then waves his phone in front of them, "People are already freakin' out about the news. Look at what's happenin' in the Doomsday District." And scrolls down an article with the bottom showing a demon screaming in front of a fire.

Suddenly a pink message appears.

Zelda accidently read the message, asking, "Err, what is a...Donkey Show?"

Angel quickly takes his phone back, "Aah, heh, nothin'. My boss, Val, is just freaked out about the news too. Like I said, everyone's losin' their shit."

"Yeah, that's true," Vaggie replies, and starts to think, about it, "Sinners are desperate. Maybe desperate enough to try anything to escape the extermination?"

Charlie gasps in excitement, "This is the perfect time to recruit more sinners for the hotel!"

"Cute idea and all, but you really gonna go out in all of this?" Angel replies, showing his phone with the place still on fire and demons in panic.

"Well, it's not like people are just gonna show up on our doorstep," Charlie says.

"That's true. The best way for us to find Sinners for the hotel is to go out there ourselves to find more sinners to recruit," Zelda agrees.

Suddenly, a massive explosion gets their attention.

They turn to see a freshly made hole in the wall.

Followed by a familiar voice, "Show yourself Alasssstor!"

And it's revealed that Sir Pentious Zeppelin is back and armed.

Inside reveals the incenter himself and his Egg Bois, scattering around.

"Come and face-" Pentious continues, but pauses for a moment to notice Alastor is absent from the freshly made hole.

He then turns to see the Radio demon sipping his coffee on the balcony on the second floor.

"Oh there you are," Pentious says.

Then shouts, "Face my wrath!"

"Who are you?" Alastor questions.

"Who am I? Who am I?! I am the great Ssssssir Pentiousssss!" Pentious announces, Inventor, architect of dessstruction, villain extraordinaire!"

At the same time, Alastor morphs into his shadow and travels down to the front of the hotel where Charlie, Zelda, Vaggie, and Angel rush out to see what's going on

In the zeppelin, the Egg Bois says, "Ooh you tell 'em boss."

Zelda groans and places her hand on her face, "Oh great, not him again."

"You can say that again," Angel says.

Nifty then appears on Alastor's right shoulder, clearly starstruck, "Ooooooh, he's a bad boy

"Ha, well if all that's true, you'd think I'd have heard of you," Alastor says as he scoops Niffty up and drops her to the ground.

"I attacked you literally last week," Sir Pentious says.

Alastor cocks his head in response.

Pentious also says, "We've done battle, like... 20 times."

"Well, you must have been really bad at this," Alastor says.

"Silence!" Pentious says, "Now cower! For when I've ssslain you, the almighty Vees will finally acknowledge me as their equal."

"Ooh!" Niffty says eagerly on Alastor's shoulder again, "Wait, who are the Vees?"

"The Vees? Who are the Vees?" Zelda questions.

"Oh, nobody important," Alastor answers.

At the Vees' Headquarters...

There is a large crowd in front of a store as they watch an advertisement on the tvs facing the window showing off a spy drone.

The Ad announces, "New VoxTek designer voyeur scopes, Peeping on the neighbors has never been more stylish. VoxTek! Trust us with your money!"

And soon the crowd immediately enters the store and stampedes out with boxes with voyeur scopes.

And soon cuts to random people watching from their television.

As the Ad says, "This week's episode of 'Yeah, I Fucked Your Sister, So What?' is brought to you by VoxTek. Trust us with your entertainment!"

And soon switches to other demons watching from their laptops and phones. It also revealed that the demons are in a hypnotic daze.

And soon shifts to multiple monitors of demons watching from the phones, computers, and other types of electronics. Then there is a pair of fingers tapping as there is a large room with multiple televisions showing the many consumers as 'trust us' is repeated and overlaps.

The demon responsible for Vox who stands up from his chair as he laughs maniacally with pride, "Muhahaha! Now that's good television!"

Suddenly, his flat screen face shifts to reveal an icon of Velvette, one of the Vees, calling with a clown horn ringtone. Vox courses the call from his screen to his hands via his electric powers and transfers it to one of his many screens to reveal Velvette in her studio, her hair into a large ponytail.

Vox then sits down on his chair, "Hello there, Velvette! How are you this hellish morning?"

"Oh, cut the shit, Vox. I need you up here now!" Velvette says, sounding very upset.

In the background, there seems to be crashing sounds and screaming.

Looking at one of the screens, Vox asks, "Whatever could be the problem, my dear?" then gets his coffee cup and drinks from it.

Velvette says in anger, "Your little boy toy is wrecking my apartment, while I'm trying to pull together a show and-"

And on Velvette's end there are several workers running and screaming, and objects being tossed, as Valentino is heard cussing, "FUCKING BITCH!"

"Just get your ass here! NOW!" Velvette shouts in pure age.

Then she turns her head and raises her fist, "Damn it, Valentino!" and the call ends soon after.

Vox's smile fades away into a frown as he gets up sighing, "Oh god. Here I go, Valentino,"adjusting his bowtie, "Just another fucking day with Val,"and soon walks up to a platform, "Hey hey hey. Fuck my life."

Soon, the platform rises up.

Moments later, an elevator with a smiling Vox with the world bubble saying 'trust us!', before opening to reveal a frowning Vox sighing, and putting on a smile for a crowd of reporters that overlap one another before pointing their microphones to him.

One of the reporters is able to respond, "Mr. Vox! What are your thoughts about the new extermination deadline?"

"My dear people! We at VoxTek Enterprises have always been at the forefront of innovation," Vox answers, "And now, with this new oncoming threat, we are shifting our focus, to your protection. We are pleased to announce-"

Just then, a screen zooms to Vox and an ad featuring the VoxTek logo, now gold and with angelic wings, with the tagline reading.

"VoxTek Angelic Security is coming soon! Trust us, with YOUR safety," And then Vox uses his left eye to hypnotize the crowd the same way as his consumers.

Soon, Vox's manager asks, "Uh sir, when did we begin working on Angelic Security?"

"Thirty seconds ago," Vox answers with a frown. Then walks off, "Try to get that bitch Carmilla on the books and cancel all my appointments today. I have a fire to put out upstairs." Soon, Vox morphs his body into electricity and generates itself into the security camera on the wall.

In Velvette's Studio...

The staff is cleaning everyone up from Valentino's little uh, rampage.

Velvette walks to the four designers holding up dresses to show her.

However, Velvette responds in disgust, Ugh. No. Unacceptable. You're fired. What is this?"and sees one of the dresses and is very dissatisfied with the design, "WRIST RUFFLES?! Is this 1750?! Burn it like the witches who wore it!" and sends the designer away.

Soon, Vox appears next to her, "Velvette! I can see you're busy. Tell me, where's our hot headed friend now?"

"Up in his room, waiting for a flat-faced prince to calm him down!" Velvette says in anger.

Vox sighs and asks, "And uh, what's got him so out of sorts today?"

"Who knows?! But he tore up my best model!" Velvette as she grabs the arm from the model another staff carries out.

And then throws it, "And you know I can't wait for that unlucky bitch to pull herself back together!"

She then screams, "Melissa! Get over here!"

The employee, Melissa, gets onto the platform.

Then Velvette uses her overlord powers to change her outfit, "No. No. Hideous. I want to die. Eww." she then gasps at the last outfit, "Yes! That's the one."

"Ahh, looks like you have everything under control here," Vox says.

"Of course I do! Fuck you!" Velvette says, and flips him with her middle finger, "Now shoo! Take care of the piss baby!" and turns away as she types on her phone.

Vox goes upstairs and is greeted by two moth demons who open the door for him. Once he enters he finds Valentino sitting on his couch surrounded by a fog of red smoke.

When Val notices Vox he sits up with furry in his eyes, Fucking FINALLY!" And throws his drink to the ground, shattering the glass, "Kitty! Another drink!"

The Robo Fizzie next to him nods as it quickly heads off screen and re-appears with the drink.

Val continues yelling in anger, "Ugh! Can you believe what that piece of shit did? THE UNGRATEFUL WHORE!" and throws the drink at Vox.

Vox moves away, making the drink hit the door, shattering it to the door.

"Uh, which whore are we talking about this time?" Val questions.

"Fucking Angel Dust!" Val angrily says as he walks up to Vox, "Who the hell else would I be talking about?" Vox tries to speak up, but Val walks past him in anger, "That fucking SLUT walked out on me!"turns to Vox, "ME! I fucking made him!"

Vox walks a little ways away as Val continues ranting, "Without me he's just a bag of meat with some mildly entertaining holes!"

"Oh! Angel quit?" Vox questions.

"NO! He didn't fucking quit! It's worse!"Val angrily says and takes Vox's phone, "He MOVED!" and tosses Vox's phone to the wall, shattering it in half.

Val continues on, "He thinks he can just walk in here, work, and then go home somewhere else? Can you FUCKING believe that?!" Then walks to the closet, "He thinks he can run off and shack up with Lucifer's BIMBO daughter!"

"Angel is living with Lucifer's daughter?" Vox questions.

Val opens the closet as he answers, "YEAH! That BITCH Chuckie or Chandler, or I dunno. Something manish like that, she's got this hotel and-" and brings out two long muzzle revolver guns, "Which of these makes me look sexier?" and turns to closet again

"Heh. What are you doing, Val?" Vox asks. But soon frowns as his left eye starts its hypnotic spell, "You're not going over there."

But Val is too busy loading up his gun in anger, "That slippery twink is gonna remember who owns him. I'm gonna FUCK everyone in that rancid shit hole I swear to god!"

Before he finishes, Vox grabs him by the collar and shoves him to his face, clearly furious, "VAL.." but soon calms down "Hehe. Think about it."

Val then walks Valentino towards the window, "Our brand is perfection. And what do you think chasing whores around town will do for our image?" and takes Val's gun.

"Um...fuck it up?" Val replies.

"Right!" Vox says, "Do you want people thinking you can't control your employees?"

"No!" Val answers.

"Exactly! And hey, you still have him under contract! He isn't going anywhere!" Vox says, "SO...you should..." and waits for Val to respond.

Val then says, "Do nothing?"

"Great idea!" Vox says with a grin and wraps his arm around Valentino's neck, "Now that's why they pay you the" As he pinches his cheek, "Big bucks!"

"Ugh. But I really wanted to shoot someone," Val says, annoyed as he gets a cigarette holder.

Vox then lights it up with his electricity powers and says, "Well, lemme call up the lowest earners this month," And walks to TVs.

"Ohh, you know me too well," Valentino says.

He chuckles and blows smoke.

He then turns to Voz and says, "Ya know...Angel isn't the only one spending time at this Ratty Hotel with the devil's princesa."

At the same time, Vox seems to be searching for something in the drawer.

"Oh? Who else is there? Someone who owes you money?" Vox questions.

Val lets out another chuckle and says, "Someone who owes us much more than money...the Radio Demon is there."

Upon hearing those words, electricity courses through Vox's head, and he scratches the desk so hard it leaves scratch marks. As he turns to Valentino, two red lines appear on the left side of his lower lip.

"What did you just say?" Vox questions.

"You heard me," Val says.

"Alastor..."Vox says and begins to walk towards Val, seeing that his anger begins to grow, "Came back...and he is with Lucifer's," glitches, "Daughter, and that wasn't the,"And soon grabs Val by the collar, "FIRST FUCKING THING YOU TOLD ME?!"

Val frees himself from Vox's grip, "Hey! killing Alastor is your kink,"as he walks to the desk to turn on the television.

Vox teleports to the center screen, which is a recording from a VoxTek Voyer cope which shows Alastor using his powers to attack Sir Pentious zeppelin, laughing as he hears Pentious screaming.

Pentious scream, "Arrgh! Oh! Please! Stop!"

But Alastor continues to use his powers to attack him.

Charlie speaks out, "Um...Alastor! I think he's had enough."

"Nah. He's got a few more hits in him," Angel says.

Unable to hold on any longer, Sir Pentious falls from the zeppelin in front of Alastor.

The Radio Demon twirls his staff and says, "Thanks for another forgettable experience."

An Egg Boi falls and breaks into pieces in front of Charlie..

"Thank you..." Sir Pentious says, weakly.

But quickly regains himself, "For letting your guard down!" and uses his tail to grab a piece of Alastor's coat and pulls it off.

Sir Pentious laughs, "Haha! Yah!"

But soon looks up in terror, "Oh, shit..." being overshadowed by Alastor's shadow transformation in front of him.

The next moment, a massive green explosion occurs and Sir Pentious is sent flying off to the city screaming as he disappeared from sight. Alastor simile watches with a demonic grin.

"Looks like Alastor really blasted him this time," Zelda says.

"Yeah. Looks like he blasted him to the other side of the city if possible," Angel replies.

Just then, Alastor turns back to the others, "Well, it looks as though I need a visit to the tailor! Best of luck, chums," and begins to take his leave.

Vaggie walk up and says, "Wait, you're LEAVING?! Alastor! We need your help! We need you to do your job!"

"We need a wall," Angel adds, gesturing to the hole in the walk

"Of course! Can't let my new project fall into disrepair already. What would the papers say?!" Alastor says.

With a snap of his fingers, black demons appear with construction tools as Alastor walks off.

Soon enough, Angel soon begins giggling as he has his eyes out for the larger muscular demon. He shoves Vaggie away and walks up to him.

And begins flirting with the shadow, "Hey, sweet cheeks. Whatcha doin' later? I love me a man with a giant...tool."

And it's revealed that Valentino is scowling at the current happenings, leaning his face against the screen, "See?! Look how he flirts with that guy, and he's not even paying! Who is that? I'm gonna fucking kill his whole fucking family!" And calls out, "Vox? VOX!" as he slams his hand on the table.

Vox was paying little attention, as his left pupil turns into a tilde as he eyes Alastor leaving the hotel, his appearance static and out of focus as the screen becomes a bit static.

Despite glitching, Vox angrily shouts, "That FUCKER is back!"

Valentino grins as he realizes the situation. "Yeah! I thought he was gone for good too!" and walks to him.

"It's been seven years!" Vox says, annoyed.

Val then leans to Vox, "You still pissed that he almost beat you that time?" and pinches Vox's cheek.

That clearly pissed him off, and Vox says, "Uh, FUCK YOU."

"Just saying," Val says and walks around him.

"Things have changed a lot since he left town!" Vox says.

"THAT'S for sure," Valentino agrees.

"I gotta send a message of who's REALLY in charge of things now!" Vox says as Val laughs.

And soon enough, Val shows a grin as he begins to march towards his chair.

Vox:

Welcome home!

I'm gonna make you wish that you stayed gone!

Soon, electricity begins coursing through his arms.

Vox:

Say hello to a new status quo.

Box soon sits down in his chair, turns to the multiple screens.

He then presses a button, and cords latch themselves to the plug-ins on the back of his head, connecting himself with the tv networks.

Vox:

Everyone knows that there's a brand new dawn, turn the TV on!

Director:

Camera, speeds, rolling in there, two...

Chorus:

Welcome to the show!

And soon, the news broadcast all over Hell.

And Vox begins broadcasting, "Top of the hour and we're discussing a certain had-been who has been spotted cavorting around town after a seven year absence. Did anybody miss him, did anybody notice? More on tonight's program."

And soon, Vox appears on a talk show, "So, the Radio Demon is back in town! Why is he hanging around? What does that mean for your family? Well, handily, I've got good news! He's a loser, a fossil, and I don't mean to sound hostile..."

Vox:

But the demon is a coward!

Vox continues, "You can take that as gospel. Pulling my viewers? Impossible! I'm visual, he's barely audible! Stop giving him the time of day! Don't listen to a word he'd say. Hope he had a nice vacay!

Vox:

But he should have stayed away!

Meanwhile, Alastor walks out of the 'Tailors.'

Vox:

While he hid in radio, we pivoted to video!

Alastor notices the sinners watching the televisions, and simply walks off.

Vox:

And now his medium is getting bloody rare!

On the Tv, it shows Vox dressed as a chef and pulls out a deer head from the oven.

Vox:

Hell's been better since he split.

Where's he been?

Who gives a shit?!

And soon, Alastor begins his radio broadcast.

Alastor:

Salutations! Good to be back on the air.

In the city, a radio is placed on the window display as Alastor is still broadcasting.

Alastor:

Yes, I know it's been a while since someone with style treated Hell to a broadcast.

Sinners rejoice!

And soon it turns into a broadcasting dispute.

Vox:

What a dated voice!

Alastor:

Instead of a clout chasing mediocre video podcast.

Vox:

COME ON!

Alastor:

Is Vox insecure pursuing allure?

Flitting between this fad and that. Is nothing working?

Vox:

IGNORE HIS CHIRPING!

Alastor:

Every day he's got a new format!

Vox:

YOU'RE LOOKING AT THE FUTURE!

He's the shit that comes before that!

Alastor:

Is Vox as strong as he purports?

Or is it based on his support?

He'd be powerless without the other Vees!

Vox:

Oh, PLEASE.

Alastor:

And here's the sugar on the cream.

He asked ME to join this team!

This catches Vox off guard, "Hold on!"

Alastor:

I said no, and now he's pissy!

That's the tea.

And soon, Vox begins glitching.

Vox:

You old timey PRICK! I'll show you suffering!

Alastor:

Uh oh, the TV is buffering!

Vox:

I'LL DESTROY YOOOOU YOU LITTLE -

Soon enough, his screen glitches enough for any electronic in the city to short circuit. And soon, the city ends up going into a blackout.

Alastor:

I'm afraid you've lost your signal.

However, Alastor's radio wave is still going, and the Radio demon is starting to get sinister.

Alastor:

Let's begin.

I'm gonna make you wish that I stayed gone!

Soon, Alastor's antlers begin to grow as his sclera turns black with his pupils turning into the shape of radio dials.

Alastor:

Tune on in.

Then Alastor places his staff microphone down.

Alastor:

When I'm done, your status quo will know its race is run!

Then Alastor's body grows larger as his limbs become longer, his neck gains extra joints. Even his suits and the end of his mouth gain stitches along them. Then his mouth bleeds red blood.

Alastor:

Oh, this will be fun!

Alastor lets out an evil laughter.

Vox stares at the screens to see that he has lost the signal entirely.

Vox screams in agony, "FUUUUUCK!"

And it's clear that Alastor ends up winning this round.

Later...

Vox decides to have an emergency meeting with the others. At the same time, the Robotic Fizz, Kitty is serving the drinks to the Vees.

Vox explains, "We have a problem. Alastor is getting close to little Princess Morningstar, so our main concern now is ensuring that no deal is ever struck between Lucifer's BRAT," and slams his fist on the table, "And that smiling freak!

Velvette looks away from her phone and asks, "Well, how exactly are we supposed to stop it?"

"Put something inside them. That's how I get the bitches to behave," Valentino says as he decorates his gun.

Well, maybe someone on the inside isn't such a bad idea..." Vox says. Then turns to Val, "You think Angel would?"

"That lanky prick won't even return my calls," Valentino answers.

Vox finishes drinking his beverage and says, "Speaking of Angel, it turns out that he and Alastor are not the only ones staying at the princess hotel."

"Who else is there?" Valentino questions.

"I've looked over the video to see how long Alastor has been in the Hotel, and I actually found out something quite interesting," Vox says.

"Interesting you say. Well, it can't be as interesting as Angel's new angelic human friend that we saw on the news a week ago. I think he called her Zelda," Velvette says.

Vox smirks and says, "Funny you should mention that angelic human girl."

Vox then brings out a remote and presses a button to reveal a large television flat screen. And with a push of a button, the television turns on to reveal the footage the Vox-tech has taken at the Hotel Hotel.

Vaggie walks up to Angel and angrily says, "Angel, will stop harassing the staff already. We need your help with something."

"Fine, what is it?" Angel questions, annoyed.

"Charlie and I are going to look around in town for any new recruits, so we need you to stay here and stay out of trouble," Vaggie says.

"Alright," Angel says, rolling his eyes, "Might as well chill in the hotel."

"Good, because we need you, Husk, and Niffty to keep an eye on Zelda," Charlie says.

"What? The girl is like eighteen, she doesn't need a babysitter," Angel says.

"Oh, don't think of this as babysitting. Think of it as hanging out with one of your friends. After all, you and Zelda are starting to become friends," Charlie says.

"I suppose you're right," Angel says. "Also, she did save my and Cherri's asses during the Turf War and she's a pretty good kid. So yeah, I don't mind hanging out with her."

"Good," Vaggie says.

Then Charlie turns to Zelda, "And Zelda, remember to not set foot out of the hotel without any of us. Stay inside. If you need anything, just ask Angel and Husk."

"Okay, but do you mind if I ask you guys something?" Zelda replies.

"What is it?" Charlie asks.

"Who are the Vees?" Zelda asks.

."Well Zelda, the thing is, um..." Charlie says, nervously, having difficulty to explain.

Vaggie sighs, "I think it's best to tell her. She has the right to know. And since Angel and Alastor have some connection with two of them, they'll find out eventually."

"She does have a point, Charlie. And it will be a matter of time before my boss starts asking about her since she's been seen on the news," Angel says.

"I suppose you guys are right," Charlie says.

Then Charlie explains to Zelda, "You see, the Vees are mainly a group of Overlords who are colleagues with one another. So far, there's three Overlords in that group. There's Velvette, who is a designer and critic, and a very known social media influencer."

"There's also my boss, Valentino. He's the head of the Porn Studios where I worked," Angel says.

"Änd lastly, there's Vox. The owner and CEO of VoxTech," Vaggie adds.

"So, they're like business associates?" Zelda asks.

"In a way," Vaggie replies, "But either way, we highly advise you stay well away from them, especially from Angel's boss. If they've seen you on the news and with Angel, they might be able to figure out where you're staying. So, you need to stay in the hotel, don't answer it for anyone, and make sure you're not seen by anyone."

"Okay. I promise," Zelda answers with a nod.

"Good," Vaggie says.

"But still, the way you all talk, it seems that they aren't what Alastor said they are," Zelda says.

"Well, that's mainly because Vox has issues with him and vice versa," Vaggie says.

"Why?" Zelda asks.

"We're not entirely sure, but part of it has to do with their own point of view in adapting to modern technology. Vox likes adapting and adjusting to modern technology while Alastor remains to his lifestyle," Charlie says.

"That does explain why he seems more adamant to the 1920s period. He keeps calling the television a picture box," Zelda says.

"That right," Vaggie says. "It's bad enough that an Overlord like Alastor is staying in the hotel, but we don't want the Vees involved in this. All the more reasons for us to keep you staying at the hotel a secret."

"We get the idea, Vaggs. Zelda stays inside, does not come out, and can't be seen by anyone. And the others and I swore to keep our mouths shut about it," Angel says.

"Good. Vaggie and I are heading off and we'll be back in a while," Charlie says.

Then the girls begin to take their leave.

"See you later," Charlie says.

"Bye," Zelda says.

And with that, Charlie and Vaggie head off as Zelda waves goodbye to them.

Angel turns to Zelda, "Come on Zel, let's head inside."

"What do you wanna do?" Zelda asks.

"I think Husk said he has some cards so we can play a little game of poker or something," Angel says.

"Works for me," Zelda says.

Then the two begin walking into the hotel.

That's when the video recording ended.

"To be honest, I didn't see that coming," Velvette says.

"Why am I not surprised," Val says, clearly annoyed.

"So now you understand why this is another problem. With her being half angel and still having a human soul, she'll be an easy target for Alastor for one of his deals. So, we need to be double sure no deal is made between them," Vox says.

"And I bet it will be even harder to get Angel to agree because he seems attached to that girl," Valentino says, sounding pretty bitter.

Vox then walks away from the table and says, "We need someone who Little Miss Bleeding Heart Princess would take in."

"Someone...pathetic. Desperate. With no direct ties to us?" Velvette replies.

"I employ every down on their luck loser this side of Hell. Who the fuck is left?" Val questions.

Vox scoffs. Then slowly turns to his colleagues with a sinister grin, "I think...I have JUST the one." And open his left eye wide to reveal the hypnotic gaze.

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