Awkwaaaaard, poor Azalea :c

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Azalea never felt so awkward in her life. God she wanted to just crawl away and hide from everyone. She sat across from Nyx, Kalona by her side and holding her hand. Erebus was on her other side, occupied with the fae. She held her hands in her lap tightly to prevent them from shaking like mad. She felt so bad, she felt so rude, and she felt so goddamn angry. Kalona was already with someone, why the hell was she visioning herself having sex with him? 'WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME!!' She yelled internally and felt Nyx's kind and calm gaze rest on her. As if she sensed her turmoil, she said, "I know what you are feeling Azalea. I don't want you to blame yourself about this. It isn't your fault." She looked at her consort and also saw the confusion in his eyes. "How can I not blame myself?" Azalea uttered in a quivering voice.

"What do you mean?" Nyx asked, tilting her head a little to the side, "I mean, whoever created me probably knew I had the ability to have visions." She said unable to bring her eyes to meet the Goddess'. "Haven't your parents said anything about that?" Nyx looked to Erebus who stood and sat beside Azalea. She felt that warmth feeling come from his body and felt his arm go around her shoulders and instantly felt the turmoil storm in her clear and only felt this nice heat that circled around her soul. "No, they are never home when I return from school. If they cared about me, they would of said something, or even stayed home to make sure I'm doing fine. But I guess they don't, they don't know the hellish week I've just had." Azalea said in one breath and took a long breather.

"Are you including about what has happened now?" Nyx asked, "Leading up to this was hell, I was followed by some demon thing that almost ate me. After that it was like being in heaven until I told you my visions." Azalea said, slightly leaning into Erebus' body. Nyx had a small faint smile, "Why do you think its hell when you told me your visions?" She asked, "I didn't think that Kalona was your lover. And right now..." She opened her hands to see them trembling, "I feel so, so upset. Like I've just popped in with these crazy visions, saying, 'hey! I had these lewd visions of a man who is in love with someone else!' that sounds so... Wrong!" She threw her hands up in defeat. "God!" She cried covering her face in her hands and shaking her head, "Lord knows if there is going to be more... it's going to cause so much of a storm I might as well leave." She said, "First, my shit school and being lied and cheated on, my family leaving all day and not coming home until early in the morning, finding out that the new school you go to has three skanks who have an obsession with 'owning' things and now knowing I posses some crazy ass power! Why does this have to happen to me? I just wanted a normal life, I wanted a life that I could actually live without anything jumping in my way and throwing me of track." She finally stopped her rant, her shoulders lifting and dropping as she breathed hard.

It was dead silent around her; even her little fae friend stood on the table and looked at her with wide yellow eyes. The fae looked at Nyx, Kalona, and Erebus then back at Azalea, her wings were down since she to was miserable. Nyx sat back in her chair, unable to say anything. This poor girl was in so much confusion and weakened by her past, it hurt Nyx to see her like this. She even sensed her consorts' disheartened sentiments; his grip in her hand was loosened as well. Erebus had not let her go, he still held her close and looked as if he was trying to keep her stable. It was hard to balance out newly found and growing powers, it affected the body, soul and mind. It bore into every crevice, heightening every emotion to the max.

Nyx slowly pulled her hand away from Kalona's, and then stood, "I will be back... I must have some time to collect my thoughts." She said and hurried away. Kalona scrambled to his feet and before he followed after his Goddess, Erebus spoke up, "Leave her alone. Let her be by herself, she must think." He said in a gentle tone before looking back down at Azalea. "Please, do not blame yourself. It is just your powers now coming out and causing a bit of chaos." Erebus rubbed her shoulder a little, a small whine came from Azalea, "It is... It is my fault... Its always my fault, I get blamed for it all..." She removed her hands from her face, her cheeks and palms wet with tears. She then looked up at Kalona who stood there unsure where to go, "I don't want to put a wedge between you and your Goddess. Maybe I am mistaking you for someone else. Maybe this wasn't supposed to happen; maybe I was supposed to meet some other guy who was infatuated with someone. Then maybe things could of gone smoother without this... mess." She said, still keeping her eyes locked with his, "I am sorry if I cause any grief to your Goddess. But if you want, you may take it all out on me." She said, "I don't care whether I live or not." She whispered so silently, but the immortal's ears picked it up easily.

"No," Kalona said, "I cannot do that. I am not that kind of person anymore and I cannot hurt you. You are lost and young, and you need to master your power. But," He said in a hesitant voice, as he came to her and knelt before her. The Goddess had returned but stopped to watch what was happening, "Whatever we," he waved to himself, his brother, the fae and where his Goddess went, "find about these visions, together we will help you through it and support you. If the visions... If the visions are true..." He said, sensing the presence of his Goddess near by, "I don't know what I'd do... But it is up to the Goddess to decide what happens. But I do know, that the Goddess will come up with something that can help you and satisfy you without causing problems." Kalona finished; taking her hands in his Azalea stared at him with shock. He squeezed them reassuringly, "My brother is right," Erebus spoke, his smile dazzling like the sun, "We will help no matter what happens. You are a beautiful, courageous and a strong girl that can over come this. You must have hope and faith, because without it... You will be lost." He said hugging her a little, she still held Kalona's hands then covered them with hers and began to weep. She never cried so much in her life, not even that painful incident with that guy. "Thank you... Thank you..." She whispered as she held his hands closely to her as the brothers murmured comforting things to her.

Nyx watched the scenario, amazed of the power of words can do to someone. She heard how determined Kalona sounded, and how he made sure that Azalea had fully trusted him and Erebus, and especially her. She smiled as she watched Kalona sit down next to her; she was now holding hands of both the brothers. It was a beautiful sight to watch, so she kept her distance as Kalona began a happy but funny story with his brother. Azalea's smile lit her face up as she laughed from whatever her consort was talking about. Azalea was looking at between the boys, listening intently to their adventures.

Azalea felt hope fill her empty soul, making her want to conquer whatever was causing her such distress and sadness. And she was going to take the leap with the winged males and their beautiful Goddess. She was going to get strong and find the hidden truth in her.

The conversation had died down a little; Azalea was curled up against Erebus. She was smiling as she rested her head on his shoulder; the little fae nestled in her hair of flowers. Kalona brought over a fur blanket and laid it over her. "Never knew you had it in you, Kalona." Erebus mused as he gazed at his other, "Are you patronising me or...?" Kalona asked, lifting one eyebrow up, "No, I am just surprised. I've never heard you speak like that." He simply stated, before he scooted down a bit more so Azalea could rest her head more on his shoulder.

"Neither have I. It had suddenly came over me, it pained me to see her so distressed." Kalona admitted, he lay back against the chair and watched Azalea sleeping. "But, did you mean what you said?" Erebus asked, pushing back a piece of hair from Azalea's face, "Of course. We will help her, until she is strong enough to safely wield the strange magick." Kalona nodded, Azalea pulled her legs up more under the blanket and pulled it closer around her body. "Kalona, Nyx might be waiting for you." Erebus said after a long silence, "What about..." Kalona trailed of and Erebus smiled, "Ill stay with her, don't worry. Go." He said nodding. Kalona stood and farewelled his brother and made his way to where his Goddess was.

He found her in her chambers in her bed. He crawled in with her, "What you said was amazing." Nyx looked at him with a wide smile, "I am so proud of you." Kalona blushed a little as she leaned in to kiss him softly. He returned the soft kiss but felt it was awkward and unfamiliar, "G-Goddess?" He asked, she had felt it to, "Mmm... That was strange. It may be we are just stressed and tired. Let us sleep." She said still smiling at him as the two got under the covers and fell asleep.

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//Kalona//

Azalea was still asleep when Erebus returned with fresh basket of fruit. He smiled at the curled up girl, thinking, 'She is an interesting character,' as he set down the basket on the table. She stirred a little, waking her little fae friend that was nestled in her hair. It stretched and yawned a little before curling up again. He watched the peaceful expression on Azalea, her mouth was slightly open as her steady breathing expressed she was comfortable.

"Brother, why are you watching her?" Kalona appeared behind him, frightening him a bit. "I am admiring her expression. Look," he nodded to her and Kalona looked. Her face fascinated Erebus? He had a small smile play along his lips, "What are you admiring about?" Kalona asked, curious. "Just the way she looks so at peace." Erebus explained, walking around the table to sit besides her, looking down at her. Kalona took a seat on the other side of the table. "Oh, I see." Kalona nodded a little, finding it amusing how his brother got so captivated about expressions on a human face.

"You know, she is only human." Kalona said, meeting his look a like brother, "What do you mean?" Confusion painted his face, "I mean, you cant be so engrossed in her expressions? Humans always look like that." He said raising his brows a bit, "Well yes, but Azalea isn't human, Kalona. She is something else, something extraordinary that I've never seen before the beginning of my life." He explained his voice resonated his excited and joyful feelings. He watched how Erebus lightly allowed his fingers to skim along her cheek, then pushing back her hair yet again. Then went back to caressing her cheek... almost lovingly.

Something came over the moon-born male, his smile slightly faltered as he tried to pin point that feeling. He hadn't felt this feeling for ages when his brother had said he never loved the Goddess, and was only her friend and playmate. Those thousands of years of being jealous. 'Jealous? I can't be jealous! No!' He thought in shock, blinking then looked away quickly. He pushed that emotion away that caused him trouble long time ago, he was to help her overcome her strange visions and to find the truth behind them. But... when he kissed his Goddess last night, it seemed weird and not right to him. She felt it as well, and prayed that his fate wasn't meant to be with the human girl.

'That sounds cruel... But... I am with the Goddess. I love her. I love her only. I always had, even when I fell.' Kalona looked back at Azalea. But the visions he had... it seemed so real... he could feel her whole body pressed against his. He felt the need and desperation for each others bodies, he could feel her smooth and delicate skin along his fingertips, hear her soft and addictive moans of his name... He moved uncomfortable as the thought brought up an arousal feeling down below. But his mind kept going back to that vision in front of the fireplace, he had closed his eyes and sat back to just give into his thoughts.

Her hesitation and shy smile made her beautiful, he was looking up to her his hands on her sides. He felt so happy, so in love with her as the vision had gone through the entire lovemaking. It felt like a dream but it wasn't, he had stopped and collapsed on the ground as the vision took over him. He remembered his Goddess running to him to ask him what happened. And she knew already he had another vision and when he told her... He could see the confusion and pain in her eyes, "I have not mingled with no human girl!" He had cried to her, feeling so mortified, "I have no idea why I see her!" He begged to his Goddess who simply pulled him in and hugged him, "My dear, dear Kalona. I believe you. Please don't think I am upset with you, its just some strange occurrence," She pulled back and cupped his face, "Do you forgive me?" He asked in a soft hesitant tone, "Of course I do! Kalona, I love you!" She exclaimed and kissed him.

"But I want to request you of something." She asked as they pulled away, "What is it, my Goddess?" He asked.

"I want you to go to earth, and watch her. Watch how she reacts to whatever she comes in contact with or whom she speaks with. Just observe her, and that the same time you may visit Rephaim." She said and he did what she asked with no hesitation. Laughter filled his mind as he slowly woke up from his dreamlike state. He opened his eyes a little and saw that Azalea was awake; she was sitting on her knees and trying to fruitfully pin down his brother. It was an odd sight to behold, their hands were locked and they were pushing against each other, though he could tell his brother was pretending like she could defeat him.

But what he never noticed before was the gown she wore was slightly see through. He could see the perfect curve of her body as she sat up like a cat, her back slightly arched as she raised herself upwards to gain the upper hand on his brother. Kalona had a strange compulsion to go behind her and take her into his arms, to steal her away from his brother who was enjoying himself. He wanted to run his hand up her stomach and up to her flawlessly curved breasts, and let himself whisper sweet and lascivious words into her ear and to hear that pleasurable moan of his name.

"NO!" He suddenly cried out, now sitting upright and breathing intensely as the gratifying sensations went through him like electricity, up and down his nerves. Azalea and Erebus, her being on top of him now as she had pinned him down and preventing him from tickling her, both looked at Kalona with baffled expressions. "What is it brother? Don't like that she is defeating me?" Erebus jokingly said but saw the distress in his eyes. "N-No... That's fine..." He stuttered, getting up, "I need air." He said quickly and walked away quickly.

"U-Um okay..." Azalea said slowly, unsure what to do. "I think he may be fine." Erebus said, bringing her attention back to him. "Now," a playful smirk danced on his face as he flipped them over, "I got you now!" He cried joyfully as he tickled her.

Kalona could hear the laughter bounce along the impeccably glittery sandstone walls, he stumbled out to the garden and to a pond along the sides. The one where he saw her crying at, he fell to his knees and scooped up water and splashed his face, "How can this be! Why is it I that is confused and lost!" He cried out to the firmament skies that had no wisp of white cloud, "Why can't I be strong and not go weak-minded when I think or see her... I had barely survived being so close to her yesterday... Oh Goddess..." He murmured, bowing his head as he allowed the water to drip of his nose and into the pond, making his reflection ripple.

"All I wanted was to be with my Goddess... and not have these conflicting emotions anymore!" He covered his face with his hands, and knelt there for a long time.

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Azalea was rumbling and tumbling with Erebus, teaching him how she used to play fight with her brother, Hayden. She had gotten so comfortable with him so fast; he was almost like a best friend to her. They had joked and messed about that whole morning, giggling and laughing hysterically whenever the fae had messed up trying to give them a show.

They had moved to an area that was shaded by crawlers and had white flowers that hung really low that looked like vines in a jungle. "That was so enjoyable!" Azalea said hugging his arm a bit as she had her arm locked in his. "I'm glad you had fun, it was, indeed, enjoyable. The Goddess would of laughed at our silliness." Erebus stated looking down at her, smiling brightly, "Hehe, good!" She giggled and felt like herself, carefree and happy. "I could live here. Much better than back at Earth." She said, letting her fingers slip between the vines, "But wouldn't you miss your family?" He asked, as they stopped in front of a wrought iron bench and sat down.

She placed her legs over his lap as he wrapped one arm around her back and held her close, while his free hand held hers. "I would, but I'd bring them here. If that is allowed though." She said, giving Erebus a small smile, "The Goddess wouldn't mind that. But Azalea, your place is in Earth. I don't want to sound rude or offending, but you have a life ahead of you. Live it while you have it." He said entwining his fingers in hers, she glanced down and frowned, "My life was taken instantly away after the first year I walked through those gates at my private school. And during that time my family had slowly started, to leave me with nannies and whatnot. I couldn't go out by myself for the fear of being taken, and I didn't have a good social life. I was scared to meet new people and tend to keep to myself." She explained.

His thumb rubbed the back of her hand a little, as if he was soothing her, "Nannies?" Erebus asked, tilting his head to the side a little, "They are people who come over to your house and get paid to look after a kid while the family is out." She stared at their entwined hands, "Oh, I see. But did you not ask your parents why they were out for a long time?"

"No, like I said, they are hardly home." She said feeling his hand tighten a little on hers, "Erebus..." she trailed of and looked up at him, seeing the stiff set jaw and the annoyed look in his eyes. He then turned to look at her, "It is unfair," he said under his breath, "Your life is being wasted away!" Erebus raised his voice, clearly angry. She pulled her hand out of his grasp and reached up to place it on his cheek, "Erebus, don't worry," she smiled sadly, "I do not mind, I have my friend over who keeps me company. Plus, I can visit this place without the worry of being looked for when I am missing." She said caressing his soft silky skin.

He placed his hand over hers, the anger in his eyes diminishing instantly as his smile returned making the flowers around them to open up. "I will keep you company as well, even if I am not there." He said, her cheeks went a rosy red as she looked down shyly, "O-Of course... Yes of course Erebus." She whispered, "Whenever you feel the sun's warmth, think of it as this," He pulled her into an embrace, she felt her cheeks heat up more as she slowly, but timidly wrapped her arms around his neck.

His strong arms kept her in a cage of security and cordiality. She felt his warm breathe tickle against her bare shoulder and then pulled away, "Ill make sure I remember that." She said, letting her hands slide down to rest on his bare toned chest, she could feel his heart beat under his skin.

He smiled up at her, "Good, don't ever think I'm not here for you." She blushed at his words, she had only met him and they had an instant connection, no matter how cheesy that sounds, but she felt it. But she wasn't affectionately driven to him, she just loved how he could play and mess about with her. She crawled of his lap, "Maybe we should head back? See if Kalona is okay." She asked, "Ah yes, we should." He said and before he stood up the Goddess appeared.

"Hello, this is where you two are hiding!" She smiled happily but it frightened Azalea jumped and squealed. She turned around to see a surprised looking Goddess, "Oh I-I'm sorry! I got scared I didn't know you came up behind me." She gave her a half smile and an awkward laugh. "Oh," she giggled, "Don't apologise," she continued to smile, reaching up to her eyes.

"O-Okay." She replied softly as Erebus stood besides her, chuckling, "What brings you here?" He asked, teasingly poking Azalea a little, "I was wondering where you two went, and figured you'd be here." The Goddess smiled up at her Warrior, "Oh I see. Have you seen Kalona?" Erebus asked, a little concerned for his brother, "I have, he is back in the sun room. Why?" She asked.

"Well, Azalea and I were having a bit of a tumble when she woke. I could see Kalona was elsewhere and he suddenly cried out 'no', he looked distressed and scared if I remember. Then he left to go outside in a rush." Erebus explained to the Goddess who looked troubled, "Oh, I see. Well he looks fine as it is now, I will try and ask him why he had done that. You weren't doing anything that was offending him, where you?" She asked Erebus who shook his head, his golden hair disarrayed and swayed, "Well, maybe he wasn't happy with Azalea 'defeating' me." He said in a sarcastic yet cheeky voice, "Hey! I am so much stronger than you!" She huffed out pouting at him, "I did get the upper hand afterwards," He said ruffling her hair a little, "Only because I was distracted!" The Goddess laughed at the argument, "Come on, let us go back you two." She said, loving the way Erebus made her happy.

'Good, she needs it.' Nyx mused hearing them bicker behind her about their fight. They walked back into the sunroom to find Kalona standing and gazing out to the meadow at the window. Azalea stared at his wings, they seemed to sparkle silver like the moon and a small smile came on her lips. Kalona turned when he heard them, giving the Goddess an affectionate smile, "Hello, my dear." He said as she moved to him and he took her into his embrace and kissed her.

Again, he felt that slight awkwardness, like kissing and being with the Goddess wasn't meant to be. Azalea noted the strange, uncomfortable look Kalona had when he kissed her. She looked up at Erebus who mouthed 'Something is strange' and she nodded in agreement. The pair pulled back and Nyx simply smiled at Kalona, he gave her a slight smile before she took his hand, "I want to ask you something." She said as she gazed at Azalea and Erebus who was holding her close to his body.

"Me?" Kalona asked, his smile faltering more to a thin line of pressed lips as he gazed over to his brother, and felt a quick pang of jealousness again before looking at Nyx, "Yes. Did you have another vision?" She asked, her hand on his strong muscled arm, "No, why?" his brows furrowed in confusion.

"Well, your brother had said to me you were in a dream-like state and you didn't move while he was playing with Azalea. Then you woke up and yelled out." Nyx asked, genuine concern laced her melodic voice.

"I... No, it wasn't a vision. I was just thinking, that is all. And the thought just frustrated me." He said, shrugging, his wings slightly moving up with the movement. "What was it that you thought that got you frustrated?" Nyx asked. He paused a bit, how could he tell her? He couldn't say he was remembering of the sex he had with the girl, then thinking of what he could do to her when she was facing Erebus. He knew very well saying that was going to hurt her. Azalea saw Kalona's face, struggling to say something. So he said without his voice shaking, "I was just thinking of Azalea's powers and how they could easily... harm someone." He hoped that it was believable and saw the slight I-Don't-Believe-You look his Goddess gave him.

"I see, well it won't happen. You two," she inclined her head to Erebus then looked at Kalona, "Will not fail with helping Azalea. I trust that you two will be great mentors to her. So with that," she smiled brightly, "You two are allowed to venture to the Mortal Realm with her whenever you like. But you cannot go anywhere else." Kalona looked worried, "Your still allowed to see your son, don't fret." She patted his arm.

"Oh Goddess..." Azalea said blushing a little, "You do not need to do such thing. Wouldn't it be just better if I just visit here?" She asked. "You are still welcomed to come here, but I can see that you and Erebus have started a playful relationship with a boom. Plus, I do not want you to be harmed by whatever those dark creatures that attacked you." Nyx said as she watched Erebus come to her with Azalea trailing behind.

"But... I do not want you to be without your Warriors. I can't take them away, you need to be protected." Azalea said.

"Well, I haven't been attacked for thousands of years. The Otherworld is safe. Besides, I wont have both of them with you, they can take turns. Three nights each." She said looking at the brothers, "Will that be okay with you both?" She asked, "Yes, My Goddess. That is fine." Erebus said grinning, "It is fine. I want to help as much as I can." Kalona replied, locking gazes with Azalea.

"Well, that's settled!" Nyx said then stepped back, "Now, if you two don't mind, please give her your oath that you will protect and guide her." Erebus nodded who went first. Azalea watched as he dropped to one knee and fisted his hand over his heart, "I give you my oath under the Goddess' say, I will protect you and guide you to conquering stability over your new found powers." He said, Azalea looked at Nyx who nodded, "I-I accept." She said hesitant as she was hoping that what she said was correct, Erebus stood and smiled, "Thank you." He said kissing her cheek, which made her blush darkly.

Kalona then moved in front of her, pushing down the building up anger in him, he will not feel such a terrible emotion. He had to be strong for Azalea; "I give you my oath under the Goddess' understanding and love, that I will keep your precious life safe and out of harms way, and to help you gain control over an old and ancient power." Kalona said, "I accept." She said and he stood, he took her hands and squeezed them a little. "Thank you." He said, but before he could move away she hugged him suddenly. It shocked Azalea, how she felt this urge to hug him, and she felt his body tense a bit but it relaxed as she felt his arms go around her holding her close.

"I should thank you, Kalona. I know you are confused and so upset, but your strength and love shouldn't be diminished by some visions. Do not allow it to ruin your beautiful relationship with Nyx." She said, she could feel the warm tickle of his breath creep along her skin, making her body tingle in places it shouldn't be tingling.

"I..." he was lost for words when he pulled back, but still had his hands on her hips, "Thank you Azalea, for saying that." He said giving her a smile. He leaned down to kiss her cheek, but the feeling of his lips on her skin felt like an electric bolt had shocked her. Either she just imagined it, or no one noticed except for her and Kalona. She blinked a bit as she dropped her arms from his shoulders and they stepped back. And Nyx came into view, still smiling brightly, "Well, that was amazing. Azalea, you are in great hands." She hugged her tightly before pulling back, "Well, I guess its time for you to head back home, correct?" Nyx asked Azalea, "Oh... Y-Yes. That's correct." She replied nodding quickly, "It was nice meeting you, I really enjoyed your presence here. I will see you again soon then." Nyx coursed as she clapped her hands together.

"For the first three nights, I will choose... Kalona." She said, Kalona looked up, "M... Okay. My oath stands." He said, gulping a little. Azalea smiled then turned to Erebus who collected her in his arms and gave her a big hug, "Remember, the feeling of the suns warmth... Think of it as my embrace." He murmured to her, "I will. I wont forget. And I wont be that long gone silly!" She laughed as he set her down, "I know, I will just miss you." He said as Nyx took her spot beside the golden winged man, "Ill miss you to." Nyx said smiling, "Ill miss you as well!" She said as she faced Kalona. Behind him opened up to her silent dark house.

She walked to him and he picked her up in his arms bridal style. "I shall see you soon." She said waving at the two people as Kalona turned and jumped into the watery portal and they disappeared. Nyx turned away from Erebus, "Come, and let us go bask in your beautiful sunlight." She said, "Alright, my Goddess." He replied joyfully as he to pick her up and carried her to her favourite outside spot. But Nyx couldn't help seeing the reaction Azalea had when Kalona kissed her cheek. It made her worry about her relationship with Kalona. It was going to tear him apart if the visions the two had came out true, and what would she do? She couldn't shun Azalea, it wasn't her fault. But it pained Nyx to think that such a beautiful young girl was going to be soon caught in the middle of something terrible, especially the vision of her crying in her realm.

She had to think, if the visions turned out true, what would Kalona do? Would she catch him kissing Azalea? Touching her in places the way he touches her? Whisper her lustful words into her ear?

It made Nyx uncomfortable, but if Kalona spent time with her and got to know her more... Maybe, just maybe something will happen between them. And Nyx had to prepare herself if she had to loose him. Maybe she should of just allowed Erebus to protect her and help her? And maybe kept Kalona to herself...

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