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Bingo. And welcome to page 100!!! Rival Reports are still fighting me a bit, but I'm making headway and they're over halfway done.
Prince Aladdin Quest (Disney Villains *Almost* Victorious)
- Thread starter TempestK
- Start date
- Crossover Fantasy
Modus_Tollens
SCREAMING AT THE APOCALYPSE
- Location
- ALSO SCREAMING.
If I'm reading the map right, and making the right assumptions, the finest city within the former Satrapies is going to be a place named Gorgan. It should have never been renamed to 'Astarabad' since the Mongols haven't burned it down... quite yet. Its a beautiful place around the hook of the Caspian Sea, giving us a rather nice port, if not a connection to the ocean itself due to the Caspian being landlocked.
And its right at the point where we start breaking into real steppes from the labyrinth of mountains we are more used to. Cupped by its own boundary mountains just enough to be given a decent defensive footing. A great climate but go a little west and you hit the Karakum desert. Go north, you start hitting steppe and thus guys on horses who are looking at you in a right funny way. The Silk Road doesn't quite go through it but that whole thing is in tatters right now anyways.
A local approach would probably encourage pure trade and economic production but appointment, particularly military appointment, would help ensure we actually keep it. It could very well become something of a prestige position worth competing over.
Most of those territories I'd be fine with handing out but that place has my eye.
Edit: Dammit. I'm looking closely and it looks like Alamut might have dibs on that. Barely, by the skin of their teeth, but they knew a good thing when they saw it. I'll have to look for secondary sites.
And its right at the point where we start breaking into real steppes from the labyrinth of mountains we are more used to. Cupped by its own boundary mountains just enough to be given a decent defensive footing. A great climate but go a little west and you hit the Karakum desert. Go north, you start hitting steppe and thus guys on horses who are looking at you in a right funny way. The Silk Road doesn't quite go through it but that whole thing is in tatters right now anyways.
A local approach would probably encourage pure trade and economic production but appointment, particularly military appointment, would help ensure we actually keep it. It could very well become something of a prestige position worth competing over.
Most of those territories I'd be fine with handing out but that place has my eye.
Edit: Dammit. I'm looking closely and it looks like Alamut might have dibs on that. Barely, by the skin of their teeth, but they knew a good thing when they saw it. I'll have to look for secondary sites.
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Tale Swapper
(Unverified Madman)
- Location
- Lost Among a Sea of Imaginings and Dreams
I vote either Local or New Guy. We do not need to turn the North into a series of city-states under our leadership, and though I trust our commanders, leaving the military in charge is never a good long-term solution. Honestly, it would be best if we could find locals in every city who are able to take the reins of power and rule competently, fairly, and corruption-free, that's usually pretty rare, especially since most of the population who were trained for that sort of thing were the ones we just kicked out.
TempestK said in the Discord that he's hoping to get the Rival Reports posted today. Fingers crossed!
jwolfe_beta
Semi Genre-Savvy Overlord
- Location
- Canada
And then we'll find out what fires we need to put out/storms we need to weather.
-Looks towards the south-
We have some good news, at least; Selous arrived this turn! He survived the trek across India and the Southern Satraps. Here's hoping we manage to recruit him.
Rival Report Turn 6
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Rival Report
South-West Africa
Queen La - 61
The Leopardmen have appeared once again, though this time they seem to be more cautious in their advances. Villages are cut off rather than simply overrun in some cases; in others hunters and people attempting to travel from one village to another, or even out of the region often vanish before they can arrive at their destination. The Queen of the Jungles seems intent on continuing to push the boundaries of her realm further, and either capturing or driving out all of the humans within it.
South-East Africa
Scar - 90
The savannas have bent the knee. The Hyena mobs roam where they will, chasing down food, or otherwise driving the lionesses away from their own kills in order to gorge themselves. The larger animals, the elephants and Rhinos, have begun retreating towards the few tiny spots of green left in the now blighted land. Everything else seems too scared to try and run, accepting their fates as they try and eke out a miserable existence. The "ruler" of the lions hasn't been seen often, but the increasing girth of several of his favored lionesses is a good indication of what he's occupying himself with. The few times he has been seen headed towards a specific problem area, dark clouds and another earth-shaking roar followed shortly after. And then no more problem when he returned.
South-East Indian Sub-continent
Shere-Khan (-15 due to Selous' influence) - 12
Kaa - 51
Kaa - 51
The King of Tiger's rule continues to be defied, as his minions are cut down by the dozens through traps and poison. The lessons imparted by the old hunter have been put to good use by the villagers, and little by little they have enclosed areas for their cows and sheep to graze, plots of land to be farmed and harvested. Brave men and women dash from village to village, keeping a tenuous web of communications intact.
However; the silent spot of strange lassitude has continued to grow in size at a very incremental rate. Reports of a massive snake easily large enough to swallow a man whole without issue have crept out from the areas at the edge of the silent patch.
North-East Indian Sub-continent
Bagheera & Mowgli - 61
In the wake of the decimation wrought by the Elite Global Huntsman's Club, the animals here have seemingly come together after the period of heightened tensions. Packs of wolves patrol defined territory boards, leopards and tigers stalk those that enter with no concern for the Law of the Jungle. A powerful troop of elephants has even taken to thunderously moving through the area, a clear showing of power as the animals attempt to bolster their defenses against encroachment by Man once more.
The Silk Road
Shan Yu - 3
Resistance - 12
Lord Shen - 10
Resistance - 12
Lord Shen - 10
What had split into a two-way civil war between the conqueror Shan Yu and his rebellious would-be subjects had splintered further with the explosive entrance of a new player on the field. An albino peacock calling himself "Lord Shen" has entered the foray using cannons augmented by fireworks, coupled with a flotilla of junks to begin accruing land and power himself.
But all three factions are now mired in mud and muck as the rivers throughout China flood. Shen's brown water navy can only make incremental progress as they run into sand bars, mud banks, and all other sorts of obstacles. Shan Yu's men are mired in the mud, their famed speed not availing them when they have to stop and rub down their horses after only half a day's ride. The resistance is using the rising rivers and flooding rice paddies as cover, but they can only move in small groups and what materials they take are like flies biting at an elephant.
Rumors also persist that Shan Yu has sequestered himself within the Imperial Palace, speaking with a horned stranger of the spirits and beings that plague his forces. And how best to remove them from play. Or better yet, turn their power to his ends.
Xiang-Wu
Xiang-Wu (+25) due to high morale - 75
The people of Xiang-Wu are in high spirits. The death of the Dreaded One removes an ancient threat from their lands. While some are a bit leery of a dragon being killed instead of pacified, most are simply glad that the treat he represented is now gone for good. Festivals to the Huntsman have sprung up throughout the small kingdom, as well as Ababwa for deigning to send such mighty warriors to their aid.
Greece
Hades - 74
The unseasonal proliferation of vegetation and crops continues. Lord Hades has been spotted only rarely, looking both dehydrated and very smug; taking care of whatever business requires his personal attention before quickly retiring to the Underworld once more. Thanatos continues to perform his duties with the same impartiality and care that he always has.
He has been joined in his work by Hermes, the messenger of the Gods taking up his role of soul guide for those wandering the mortal plane once again. The speedy messenger seems unusually subdued and thoughtful; and any who dare enquire what deal was struck with Hades to allow his freedom are simply told that it's a 'private matter'.
Not only has Hermes been released to return to his duties, but Eros and his beloved wife Psyche have also both been released to uphold their tasks. The God of Love and the Goddess of the Soul are as equally thoughtful as Hermes, and Eros especially seems to be taking great care with selecting his targets, much greater than he had before.
The Mediterranean Sea
Ursula - 73
Morgana -10 (Volatile) - 64
Sinbad + 15 (Morale bonus) - 80
Morgana -10 (Volatile) - 64
Sinbad + 15 (Morale bonus) - 80
In the Mediterranean, the three greatest powers there continue to vie for control. Morgana is supposedly seeking a lost journal of some famed Italian astronomer; a map to a weapon that can match Triton's own trident. But whatever it is she's searching for, it appears that at this point in time she's been stymied, driving her normally unpredictable behaviour even further off the edge.
Ursula on the other tentacle, has turned her attention to areas outside of the Mediterranean. Most especially on the latest clash between the pirates and the EITC. A large number of both sides have been reported as missing, and Ursula afterwards looked very content, the crystal eye in her empty socket shining with a sickening green light.
Sinbad on the other hand, seems to be on top of the world. Not only is he practically a hero in Maldonia for delivering the small kingdom a major injection of armed forces, but he also apparently made out like, well, a pirate in the bargain. Gaining several bottles of rare alcohol, weapons of advanced make, and quite a lot of gold and gems. The only fly in the ointment was the call to muster by Davy Jones...
The Indian Ocean
Pirate Lords - 64
EITC(+10 due to Patron) 85... Drago Interrupt!
-60 (due to Drago Bludvist's actions) - 25
Drago Bludvist 41+18 +100 (Bewilderbeast!) - 159
EITC
-60 (due to Drago Bludvist's actions) - 25
Drago Bludvist 41+18 +100 (Bewilderbeast!) - 159
The Pirate Lords have rallied after the EITC hanged one of their own, even the least of them. The EITC had closed ranks and begun putting their own new stocks of money and manufacturing facilities for powder to use; quickly ramping up their production to fight off the agitated pirates while expanding their networks. And for the first few weeks, it seemed like they'd be able to rebuff the pirates...
Then chilled death descended on them like a freezing fog, billowing down from the north. Someone had taken up Davy Jones' challenge, and he had decided to use this as a way to make an impression that no one would ever forget. Drago Bludvist, leading an armada of longships, a massive catamaran as his flagship and including ships from a hundred other countries impressed into his service or willingly having joined, including some EITC ships!
But the show of force and numbers wasn't what has made his name one to be whispered. No, they didn't fire a single cannon shot. Instead Drago came to the prow of his flagship, and declared his intention to take the port. That they could surrender the former Pirate Lord Kuala's personal effects to him, or they could die. The response from the shore batteries was a volley of cannon fire that fell just short.
Only a handful of survivors from the former port of Edwardton were able to pass on what happened next, but all of their accounts match. Drago unlimbered a massive goad, spinning it through the air until it produced a whistling hum that was audible even from the shore. And then began to scream, a single word in an enraged, almost manic voice.
"UUUUP! UUUUUP!"
The sea had frothed and boiled, as Drago's most powerful weapon responded.
The descriptions made it seem as if someone had taken a sea lion, combined it with an elephant, removed the trunk and then added spines and scales. A sea dragon that dwarfed even the ships of the EITC. And then Drago gave his only other order.
"KIIIIIIIILLLLLL!!!!"
Edwardton was reduced to a mass of debris trapped in unforgiving ice and bodies frozen mid-step, Arrendale in miniature if the rumors were to be believed; homage to the new Pirate Lord of the Arctic Ocean after he presented Kuala's personal belongings to Davy Jones. Their ranks now stand once more filled, eight Lords ruling the seas with Jones their King.
The gathering of the Brethren Court to induct their newest member gave you a chance to finally learn who filled their ranks. The names you get back mean little aside from a couple, but any knowledge is useful against these enigmatic powers, answerable only to Jones.
Davy Jones, the Pirate King and Lord of the North Atlantic
Sinbad the Sailor, the Pirate Lord of the Mediterranean
Captain James Hook, the Pirate Lord of the South Atlantic
Captain Nemo, the Pirate Lord of the Indian Ocean
Long John Silver, the Pirate Lord of the Caribbean
Maui, Pirate Lord of the South Pacific
Blackbeard, Pirate Lord of the North Pacific
Drago Bludvist, Pirate Lord of the Arctic Ocean
Sinbad the Sailor, the Pirate Lord of the Mediterranean
Captain James Hook, the Pirate Lord of the South Atlantic
Captain Nemo, the Pirate Lord of the Indian Ocean
Long John Silver, the Pirate Lord of the Caribbean
Maui, Pirate Lord of the South Pacific
Blackbeard, Pirate Lord of the North Pacific
Drago Bludvist, Pirate Lord of the Arctic Ocean
Agrabah
Sultan & Jasmine (+10 due to popularity) - 62
Sand Witches - 75
Sand Witches - 75
Agrabah is a city in turmoil, as the agitators that had stuck to the shadows have now stepped into the light. A quartet of women calling themselves the Sand Witches, these ladies have considerable magical ability; especially in the form of controlling and shaping sand, as well as using it as a medium for other manner of spells. They claim rightful dominion over Agrabah, the city's true rulers; having been sealed away unjustly by the Sultan's family centuries ago. The city is divided on these claims, but the evidence of the women's magic, quieting sandstorms, repairing homes with sand compacting itself to the hardness of stone, even using their magics to help some of the less fortunate of the city.
On top of these good works, the Sultan and his daughter are being asked pointed questions about the fates of several caravans that had left Agrabah and never returned at the appointed time. The merchants those caravans belonged to especially seem to be willing to consider the Sand Witches' claims to rightful sovereignty.
However, while a portion of the populace now backs the Sand Witches and their apparent return to power, a significantly larger number still back their sultan and princess. Arguments and debates have broken out in the fabled Bazaar of Agrabah, though none have escalated to violence thanks to the vigilance of the city guard.
Elite Global Huntsman's Club
+25 due to supplies and high morale - 37
The Elite Global Huntsman's Club had repaired the Spirit of Adventure, and after resupplying and having made good friends between several members of the crew and citizens of Ababwa, it was a mostly happy occasion... until McLeach, once again deciding to be overly friendly to Schezrehade, pushed the Diplomat too far. She followed through on her threat from the last time he had approached her person, and broke his arm. Even Amos had observed that he "had it comin'," but it had cast some tensions over the parting that hadn't been there before.
Schezrehade did receive a gift from Lady Waltham before they departed though. A self-contained communication device called a "radio" that is made to work by turning a crank on one of its sides until a meter shows that the "charge" is full. Schezrehade was delighted with the gift, especially as it would allow herself and her new friend to remain in communication. Naturally the first professor from the University that put forward the thought of trying to see how it worked by taking it apart was met by a flat denial. As it was a personal gift from one person to another, Aladdin decided that she had final say over anything that was done to the device. And that anyone attempting to circumvent this would be punished harshly.
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Rumor Mill
Egypt
Mirage - 8
Nefir - 98
Chaos - 6
Nefir - 98
Chaos - 6
In a move of shocking daring from the normally craven imp Nefir, he's managed to co-opt the people that Mirage had brought together. Using 'ancient star charts' and 'prophecies from eons ago' he convinced nearly the entire populace of Egypt that the feline fiend was planning on turning the entire country into some kind of sadistic blood ritual for her own amusement.
Even more shocking is that Mirage has not disputed these claims. Nor has Chaos emerged to topple the imp's plans for a laugh. Rumor has it that both entities were last seen in the area of Dagger Rock...
Southern Satraps
(+15 due to Patron) - 114
Kingdom of Lemuria formed!
Kingdom of Lemuria formed!
The Southern Satraps have consolidated themselves into a polity unto their own, calling themselves the Kingdom of Lemuria. Jalaiya has indeed been crowned queen, and the new Kingdom seems more than happy to continue trading with Ababwa. Time will tell what other ambitions the new Queen has though...
Northern Satraps
+25 due to stabilizing influence from Ababwa, -10 due to nobility pushback) - 68
With Ababwan troops garrisoning all the cities, and the complete breaking of the bandit groups that had run rampant, the North is beginning to pull itself back together. The only fly in the ointment has been the nobles and former nobles trying to reassert control. Something that the general populace doesn't seem inclined to back, and that the Ababwan forces certainly aren't brooking. Prince Aladdin's message is clear. Take care of your people, or I'll do it for you.
Eastern Satraps
99
The pacification of the North has also cut off one of the major agitations to the East as the bandits no longer strike at the Satraps from their conquered strongholds and hidey holes. The satraps have consolidated and regrouped. Now with a third player in the game of the shattered Hunnic Empire, talk is emerging about possibly following in the Southern Satrap's footsteps and coming together as a kingdom in their own right, though as of now there are no leaders in particular that are standing out.
Western Satraps
13
The Western Satraps' situation continues to deteriorate at a rapid pace. Those bandits and brigands that Aladdin and his forces had ended up running out of the north had split off to the east and west. The few that had gone east had been ground down by the combined forces of the Satraps armies.
But the greater majority had fled west instead, and had found coastal villages and trade towns that were already suffering from lack of funds due to the flow of trade shifting. Many of them have been ransacked or otherwise taken as temporary hideouts, while a few of the more stupid bandits had thought to try their hand at Piracy. Sinbad's crews took exception to this, making the Pirate Lord even more popular in the area as his men swept along the coasts, bringing a tiny sliver of safety, and much needed gold, to a tiny portion of the beleaguered Satraps.
While it hasn't fallen to the point of the Northern Satraps as of yet, the area currently hangs by a thread.
Maldonia
+10 due to expecting new heir) - 106
With the influx of armed forces from this "French Foreign Legion", the inclusion of a new vessel to their small navy, and two capable and experienced commanders; Maldonia is now able to project their presence further than before. Their ships are even able to bypass Egypt altogether, and diplomatic contact has now been made with Agrabah!
Land of the Black Sands
39
A name has emerged from the Land of the Black Sands. The ruler of the desolate and blighted desert. Mozenrath, apparently a young sorcerer of vast power, is still seeking scholars and people of learning. For what purpose, none can say. While he has had some small success in this endeavor, there have been more refusals than acceptances.
Atlantis
88
*Inconsequential chatter*
"Bzzzzk Girls, girls, it's lovely that yer having such a grand old time. But do either of you speak English?"
A moment of stunned silence, before Lady Waltham spoke up.
"I do, yes. My name is Lady Hortensia Waltham. My friend does not speak English but I can translate for her. She is the chief diplomat of the Principality of Ababwa. May I ask who you are madame?"
"Easy on the formalities hun. Name's Wilhemina Packard. Communications specialist for the Integrated Council of Atlantis. I don't s'pose either of you gals could talk to yer leaders or somethin?"
Contact made with Atlantis via radio! Signal is weak, bad weather interferes, keeping communications sporadic. New Options unlocked!
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Evaunit02mark1
S-s-smell the Prey, S-s-start the Hunt.
Oh please let that mean that Milo and Kida are in charge, please.
- Location
- Not the asylum anymore
- Pronouns
- She/Her
Hm. We might want to elevate ourselves to a Kingdom as well. Can't have the Southern Satraps outranking us.
- Location
- Not here. Maybe on SB.
Interesting...
I think you accidentally added that one from previous report.
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Already taken care of, but thank you. Please feel free to point out any grammar or spelling mistakes that got past me.
Well you have acquired a lot more land...
You shall see.
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- He/They
Well, Milo's team did choose Rourke over him...who knows if they switched sides back in this timeline. Admittedly, at the very least Kida probably hasn't been kidnapped.
Wait...that 'Horned Spirit' Shan Yu is talking to...
Is...is he making deals with the HORNED KING?!?
Is...is he making deals with the HORNED KING?!?
So looking at Agrabah situation we really do need to focus our attention there. Having trade relations and good connections to another country should be a point to the Sultant's rule.
- Location
- California
So, is the Honorable Company just not a group anymore? It looks like they're a faction on the decline.
The River does not approve.
Hi Maui. Also, didn't know Nemo was so close.
Tale Swapper
(Unverified Madman)
- Location
- Lost Among a Sea of Imaginings and Dreams
Atlantis! Oh boy that takes me back. We should help them, if we can.
Well, that was interesting. Next turn, looks like we'll need to perform an encore performance for the Western Satraps. Between that and the situation in Agrabah, I think our path forward is clear. Thanks for the update!
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He is not. The Horned King has yet to even expand past his island domain.
Oh no, they're still a faction. This was just a major blow to their "face". Their standing, and ability to project an aura of power. It will be redressed, I assure you.
No, no it does not.
Heheheh, wondered if anyone would notice that.
There will be options.
And the EITC was doing SO well...
...Then again, Beckett is an utter Bastard, so I won't feel TOO broken up about it.
...Then again, Beckett is an utter Bastard, so I won't feel TOO broken up about it.
- Location
- California
Yeah, but as a prince Aladdin might have to back them.
Sinbad might be willing to deal with us, but he, like all pirates, isn't really a merchant. We're not ensured anything resembling income by pirates. Pirates do not follow merchant business structure. Beckett sort of does follow a merchant-like business plan, or he can at least protect merchants so they don't get raided by pirates. Meaning the EITC, inasmuch as we can trust them, have a better chance at generating profits for the kingdom. Or at least the new kingdom of Lemuria which will have knock-off effects on us with our natural resources.
- Location
- Not here. Maybe on SB.
Bad, but not terrible.
Worse, but still not terrible... Probably.
Mostly good.
Not bad. Though, I suspect that we won't be allies, at least long-term. One of our main income sources is hunting, after all.
Wooooow. Tha't some awful rolls. I love it!
Though, last part is pretty concerning.
Our ally going well, good for us.
I don't sure if that's good or bad for us.
Welp... Only one who might not be bad for us is Sinbad. And that guy literally have "bad" in his name.
Is it the time to say "Oh shit!"?
Ugh, fuck. It's not as bad as could've been, but still bad.
Surprisingly decent for a low roll. Though, I'm not that much attached to them anyway.
Oops? Seems like oops alright. But, hopefully, that's not our problem... yet.
Actually, I'd be happy for them if only not the nature of their Patron.
Good. Not great, but good.
Good for them. Not that good for us long-term, but short term - one less headache.
We need to do something. At least one action, I'd say.
Seems good for us.
Seems good too. While I'd prefer another nat1, small victory is still a victory.
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Reina La - I haven't seen the series but I guess the super furry army is fine
Scar - Damn red cat is getting lucky. I hope these two African fractions fight.
Shere Khan - Hey, a feline having bad luck, even though tigers are my favorite animals, but I don't want to have cats coming in all directions,
Bagheera and Mowgli - They are doing well but that their side seems to be anti-man is worrying.
China is divided among warlords again, Quin Shin Huan is crying mercury in his grave
As a fan of Hades I love that he does well
Now we have a way out to the sea I need to bomb ursula's head somehow
Typical scene where two guys go to fight and a third comes and liquidates them poor pirates and fuck you EITC
I guess we will have to intervene in Agrabah and help the waifu
And now we have radio contact with the hunters, who we can use as mercenaries against the cats we have in the vicinity.
Then the satraps of the south have consolidated I suppose that we will have to pull the classic murder by intrigue
And except for the Northerners it seems that the other satraps are very upset. I propose quick invasions without problems.
And now atlantis appears, we can team up against the bombable Ursula
Scar - Damn red cat is getting lucky. I hope these two African fractions fight.
Shere Khan - Hey, a feline having bad luck, even though tigers are my favorite animals, but I don't want to have cats coming in all directions,
Bagheera and Mowgli - They are doing well but that their side seems to be anti-man is worrying.
China is divided among warlords again, Quin Shin Huan is crying mercury in his grave
As a fan of Hades I love that he does well
Now we have a way out to the sea I need to bomb ursula's head somehow
Typical scene where two guys go to fight and a third comes and liquidates them poor pirates and fuck you EITC
I guess we will have to intervene in Agrabah and help the waifu
And now we have radio contact with the hunters, who we can use as mercenaries against the cats we have in the vicinity.
Then the satraps of the south have consolidated I suppose that we will have to pull the classic murder by intrigue
And except for the Northerners it seems that the other satraps are very upset. I propose quick invasions without problems.
And now atlantis appears, we can team up against the bombable Ursula
jwolfe_beta
Semi Genre-Savvy Overlord
- Location
- Canada
A kingdom once whole must now divide. Or something like that.
Oh ******. There are two options for this horned stranger that I can see and both of them are bad.
1: The 'horned stranger' is an avatar/servant/whatever of Chernabog.
2: It's Kai the Collector.
Good to see our ally doing well.
"What can I say, eternal spring time and my flower blossom has needs."
-Zagreus's trauma intensifies-
I see Hades laid down the law forcing Eros to actually think about his shipping/pairings instead of just applying the scattershot approach.
Time to go help the Sultan and our sorta-girlfriend.
Well that was a nice gift.
Whoops, sorry about that.
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