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", "writing": " Wisps of arid smoke drifted up from the juncture of cold indifferent steel and warm sandy colored pelt carrying the sweet greasy smell of cooked meat as machine and body were slowly fused into once. Twitching under the red hot cauterizing tip of the scalpel the short fur trembled as searing pain shot up the nerve endings leading to the restrained ferret’s watering amber eyes. Jerking in his bonds Dr. Andrews flinched as the last bit of tissue was grafted to his new left paw which lay lifeless on the arm rest. Placing the scalpel down on the tray next to his patient the blue furred bunny wearing a lab coat and goggles nodded in satisfaction.\n\n Glaring up at his colleague as the bunny released his bonds Dr. Andrews wiped his forehead with a hand cloth mopping up the sweat. As the rabbit picked up a UBS cord and pushed it into the charging slot the communications panel by the door light up revealing the silhouette of a deer with an impressive rank. Glancing at the compound’s benefactor the ferret grinned knowingly as his companion poked and prodded his prosthetic with a volt meter.\n\n “I did warn you, did I not?” The head doctor said as he shook his head in slight disgust, “Now not only have we lost another subject, but there is a real possibility that the local authorities will discover Kain’s and Juan’s peculiar physiology during autopsy. I told you to send in an experienced mercenary unit, not trust a bunch of untested products.”\n\n The silhouette took the barbed comment silently as he watched the bunny tech activate the mechanical paw. Curling in secession from pinky to thumb the digits clenched one at a time then together forming a fist before splaying out testing their preset limits.\n\n “We have the address of the hospital the incapacitated subjects were taken too.” The stern voice of the deer called out form the monitor, “As well as all the names of the pathology department. Once Dr. Edwards finishes your installation you will retrieve out lost property.”\n\n “I though I was still under house arrest?” Dr. Andrews said as he lifted his left arm noting the added weight and twirling a pen between his fingers, “And what other resources will I be privy to accomplish my mission?”\n\n “The compounds resources and personal are at your disposal,” The silhouette informed the ferret as he picked up a length of metal bar closing his fingers around it. “Take what you need, but make sure to return with the subjects and silence anyone who discovers their talents.”\n\n Clenching his metal paw tightly Dr. Andrews snaps the steel rod in two smiling as the pieces fall to the ground. Picking up a data module containing general staff and building information along with security codes Dr. Edwards slipped another USB cord into the ferrets paw downloading the files to the appendage. Marveling in his improved limb Dr. Andrews shivered as the bunny tech pulled a sensitive furry glove over the steel paw.\n\n “Understood,” The ferret said as he reached to pull down his sleeve buttoning the cuff. “What is Foxie’s current position and stasis?”\n\n “He is currently tracking the moments of the two surviving subjects.” The deer informed his subordinate, “He believes he has found the runaways hide out and is waiting to confirm the remaining subjects are there before engaging them.”\n\n “He’ll need help,” Dr. Andrews said as he pulled on a trench coat and flipping through his wallet to inspect his cover name; “Once I reclaimed our property shall I head out to assist him?”\n\n “Only if he calls for reinforcements,” The deer’s silhouette said, “You will wait for orders before proceeding after your current mission.”\n\n “Understood,” The head doctor said as he headed out the door, “Consider the problem handled.”\n\n Striding confidently through the complex Dr. Andrews stopped to swipe his paw over the control panel for the elevator punching in the dormitory level. Using his radio to call for a descript van to be made ready for him the ferret stepped off into the secure sterile hall way that housed the companies biological test subjects. Stopping at the nurses’ station the head doctor grab three charts marking down he was taking them out side for field training. Leaning back in a chair the head doctor waited as the orderly went out to fetch the three requested cubs as he played with his left paw.\n\n Shortly soft paw steps could be heard as a small black kitten, white blue artic fox raccoon hybrid, and a red fox cub walked in looking a little confused. Gazing at the trio of for a second the ferret appraised their demeanor looking for any apprehension or fear before motioning for the guards and nurses to take their leave.\n\n “I’m sorry to disrupt your lessons and tests but I have a special offer for you three,” Dr. Andrews spoke up trying to look as reassuring as he could, “You all know about your friends that have run away from the company yes?”\n\n All three heads nodded slowly as they looked at the doctor nervously, knowing he was the one that decided what happened to all the cubs in the facility. The older red fox kit’s tail swished rapidly as he recalled the earlier interrogations and questions after the jail break.\n\n “I imagine you all miss your friends don’t you?” Dr. Andrews said softly, “You’d like to help them come back won’t you?”\n\n “But we’re not supposed to leave.” The little kitten said blinking his blue eyes as he gazed up at the doctor, “It not safe out side.”\n\n “That’s true Ryo,” The ferret said nodding sagely, “So you can imagine how sacred your friends must be. Will you come with me and help find them and bring them back so they’re not all alone out there?”\n\n “Will they be in trouble when they come back?” The tiny hybrid asked hugging his tail to his chest, “Will they be punished?”\n\n “No Saila,” Dr. Andrews said ruffling the mixed breed’s hair gently, “We just want to get them home; we won’t hurt them or punish them. I promise.”\n\n “But they don’t want to be here,” The twelve year old fox kit said narrowing his blue eyes feeling conflicted, “That’s why they ran away. Do you really have to bring them back?”\n\n The ferret knelt down near the cub taking his paws in his own squeezing gently as he looked him in the eyes.\n\n “Kyle you know what will happen if someone finds them out side don’t you?” The kit looked away remembering all the horrible stories the teachers and doctors told him, “The government will take them to a lab and cut them up to study, and they won’t do it while they’re asleep or with pain killers. Here they’re safe and no one hurts them or will use them with out their permission. We’ll make changes here so it better for them, but we still need to bring them back so they’re safe. Do you understand?”\n\n The prepubescent kit whined a little as he considered the doctor’s request wanting his friends back but not wanting them to be forced. The ferret leaned back utilizing the cub’s concern for his friends against him.\n\n “You promise they won’t have to do the tests if they come back?” Kyle finally asked both Saila and Ryo looking on closely.\n\n “I promise Kyle,” Dr. Andrews lied with perfection sounding compassionate as he stood up reaching out to take the younger cub’s paws. “Now why don’t we go can rescue Kain and Juan, I’m sure they’ll be happy to see you.”\n\n The trio of cub followed the doctor the elevator Saila and Ryo holding on tight as Dr. Andrews called the lift up. Trailing behind his ears pinned back Kyle reluctantly joined them in the elevator still having his own doubts. Peering into the vast garage basement the trio of cub glanced around in wonder feeling a little bit of excitement building from being let out side for the first time. Waiting by the van a security guard and driver helped the cubs inside before starting the vehicle and heading out the gate.\n\n “Know remember kids,” Dr. Andrews said leaning back to look at them, “You can only use your powers when no one is looking. If someone sees you we’ll have to make them forget, and that’s a sticky business.”\n\n The cubs all nodded in understandings as the van headed off towards the general hospital staring out the windows at the crowded city full of strange looking furs. With his charges preoccupied with the view Dr. Andrews flipped open his I pad reading up on the staff of the hospital in preparation for his infiltration. The ferret didn’t want any other problems cropping up and rehearsed his story hopping his cover would be enough. Other wise the body count could be rather high.\n\n[center]***[/center]\n\n Stretching out accompanied by soft snaps and pops a spotted snow cheetah kitten loosened and worked his joints back into place in preparation for his training exercise. Glancing at a full four foot tall portrait of a light brown otter in a business suit the young feline stuck out his tongue as he concentrated. Taking a deep breath the cub closed his off set brown and green eyes and clenched his paws into fists as a bright flicker of flame appeared over his head. Under the glow of the tongue of fire the cheetah’s fur trembled as its pigmentation shifted darker morphing from head to toe.\n\n Opening clear crystal green eyes the small kitten turned to look in a tall mirror behind him, grinning as he took in his new form. Black spots had vanished and his fur had taken on the same light brown as the otter in the picture. Covering the now slightly taller cub was an immaculate suit and black shoes. Flickering out once the transformation was complete the little cheetah kitten’s flame went out as he inspected his new attire.\n\n “Very good Hima,” A green and yellow scaled newt wearing a white lab coat said, “You’re getting better, and that was an 8% size increase for you this time, quite the improvement.”\n\n “Thank you Dr. Walter,” Hima said giggling as he heard the stranger’s voice emitting from his maw, “It not so hard to grow bigger any more.”\n\n The light brown otter was bathed in bright light as he transformed back into the small eight year old cheetah kitten. Dressed in only his bear pelt Hima took the offered tunic and pants dressing as the newt wrote down his notes for the session. Forgoing shoes the little feline padded softly around the room.\n\n “You can head off the to play room Hima,” Dr. Walter said as he consulted his lap top noting a new email, “Dr. Andrews and Dr. Foxie are out of the office today, so you won’t be having your surgery today.”\n\n Looking back a little surprised the kitten blinked his eyes looking up questioning.\n\n “But what about the recipient?” Hima asked concerned, “If he doesn’t get a new liver he won’t last long.”\n\n “That type of transplant can wait a few days if need be.” The newt reassured the kitten leading him out of the testing chamber, “Once Dr. Andrews gets back you can donate, and it shouldn’t be a problem.”\n\n As they entered the play room it was nearly empty with only a small white tailed deer fawn sitting by himself in the corner. Glancing around disappointingly Hima looked back up at the doctor searching for an answer.\n\n “Where is everybody?” The kitten asked feeling a little lonely, “Did Jared and Derek run away too?”\n\n “No, they’re just on a special assignment,” Dr. Walter stated as he signed Hima back in with the on duty nurse, “They’ll be back soon, don’t you worry.”\n\n The newt took his leave ruffling Hima’s hair as he left closing the door behind him leaving the cheetah kitten almost alone in the play room. Puffing his bangs out of his eyes the lithe feline made his way over to the fawn noting the flickering light over his head. Waiting as patiently as he could Hima watched the fawn meditating eyes following the bobbing orb of light growing antsy from lack of activity. As his patience reached its end the kitten reached up to paw at the tongue of flame trying to catch the light in his paws for his own amusement.\n\n “If your bored why don’t you play a video game?” Spatch spoke out softly opening his blue eyes slowly as his flame died down.\n\n Rubbing his paws surprised that there was no burn marks Hima backed away turning his head to the side as he took in the fawn.\n\n “It boring to play by your self,” The white spotted kitten complained, “Why don’t you join me, it’ll be fun.”\n\n “If I must,” Spatch said standing up and heading over to the game cube console turning it on, “What do you want to play?”\n\n “Smash Bros,” Hima chirped as he grabbed a controller and sank into the couch, “And you got to promise not to cheat using your power.”\n\n “All our powers proclaim their use with fire Hima,” The little fawn said as he picked his character and the match started, “You’d know if I was, so why worry?”\n\n The pair of cubs spent the better part of an hour launching each others;' character across the screen and off the platforms racking up points and amusing pics. Once the last match was done Spatch had come away with too less K.O.s as Hima danced in celebration.\n\n “There you see,” The fawn said as he placed his control down, “I didn’t use my powers happy?”\n\n “Yes,” The white cheetah kitten smiled as he took his seat again looking at his companion thoughtfully, “Spatch, you know why no ones here? How come everyone else is on special assignments?”\n\n The white tailed deer sat back folding his legs carefully under his small frame as he considered his response.\n\n “They out helping Dr. Andrews and Foxie bring back the cubs that ran away.” The fawn said after a while as the kitten held his breath, “The Company can’t let them escape so they’re fighting fire with fire.”\n\n “You mean your going to fight each other?” Hima asked wide eyed holding his paws to his maw, “Isn’t that dangerous?”\n\n “Possible, but its better then them getting caught,” Spatch said as he closed his eyes again yearning for the future, “If people outside find out about us its going to get a lot more violent then just bringing them back.”\n\n Hima nodded recalling his lessons about the outside and how it was an unwelcoming place. Dr. Andrews and Foxie had said that the best way the cubs could help make it a better place was to work with the company. The little kitten was happy to offer his gift to help others and liked training with Dr. Walters.\n\n “Spatch,” Hima asked quietly after a while, “How come you didn’t run away?”\n\n The fawn slowly opened his eyes and looked at the cheetah somberly before responding, “Because if I wait here, one day I’ll meet my parents.”\n\n Hima leaned back deep in thought from that confession leaving Spatch to return to his meditation. Thinking about it quietly the kitten wondered if he told would one day get to meet his own parents. None of the cubs know who they’re parents were and were waiting for the company to find them. The little kitten felt a little jealousy of Spatch for his certainty, he wished he could be as sure as the fawn was.\n\n", "writing_bbcode_parsed": "      Wisps of arid smoke drifted up from the juncture of cold indifferent steel and warm sandy colored pelt carrying the sweet greasy smell of cooked meat as machine and body were slowly fused into once.  Twitching under the red hot cauterizing tip of the scalpel the short fur trembled as searing pain shot up the nerve endings leading to the restrained ferret’s watering amber eyes.  Jerking in his bonds Dr. Andrews flinched as the last bit of tissue was grafted to his new left paw which lay lifeless on the arm rest.  Placing the scalpel down on the tray next to his patient the blue furred bunny wearing a lab coat and goggles nodded in satisfaction.

      Glaring up at his colleague as the bunny released his bonds Dr. Andrews wiped his forehead with a hand cloth mopping up the sweat.  As the rabbit picked up a UBS cord and pushed it into the charging slot the communications panel by the door light up revealing the silhouette of a deer with an impressive rank.  Glancing at the compound’s benefactor the ferret grinned knowingly as his companion poked and prodded his prosthetic with a volt meter.

      “I did warn you, did I not?”  The head doctor said as he shook his head in slight disgust, “Now not only have we lost another subject, but there is a real possibility that the local authorities will discover Kain’s and Juan’s peculiar physiology during autopsy.  I told you to send in an experienced mercenary unit, not trust a bunch of untested products.”

      The silhouette took the barbed comment silently as he watched the bunny tech activate the mechanical paw.  Curling in secession from pinky to thumb the digits clenched one at a time then together forming a fist before splaying out testing their preset limits.

      “We have the address of the hospital the incapacitated subjects were taken too.”  The stern voice of the deer called out form the monitor, “As well as all the names of the pathology department.  Once Dr. Edwards finishes your installation you will retrieve out lost property.”

      “I though I was still under house arrest?”  Dr. Andrews said as he lifted his left arm noting the added weight and twirling a pen between his fingers, “And what other resources will I be privy to accomplish my mission?”

      “The compounds resources and personal are at your disposal,” The silhouette informed the ferret as he picked up a length of metal bar closing his fingers around it.  “Take what you need, but make sure to return with the subjects and silence anyone who discovers their talents.”

      Clenching his metal paw tightly Dr. Andrews snaps the steel rod in two smiling as the pieces fall to the ground.  Picking up a data module containing general staff and building information along with security codes Dr. Edwards slipped another USB cord into the ferrets paw downloading the files to the appendage.  Marveling in his improved limb Dr. Andrews shivered as the bunny tech pulled a sensitive furry glove over the steel paw.

      “Understood,” The ferret said as he reached to pull down his sleeve buttoning the cuff.  “What is Foxie’s current position and stasis?”

      “He is currently tracking the moments of the two surviving subjects.”  The deer informed his subordinate, “He believes he has found the runaways hide out and is waiting to confirm the remaining subjects are there before engaging them.”

      “He’ll need help,” Dr. Andrews said as he pulled on a trench coat and flipping through his wallet to inspect his cover name; “Once I reclaimed our property shall I head out to assist him?”

      “Only if he calls for reinforcements,” The deer’s silhouette said, “You will wait for orders before proceeding after your current mission.”

      “Understood,”   The head doctor said as he headed out the door, “Consider the problem handled.”

      Striding confidently through the complex Dr. Andrews stopped to swipe his paw over the control panel for the elevator punching in the dormitory level.  Using his radio to call for a descript van to be made ready for him the ferret stepped off into the secure sterile hall way that housed the companies biological test subjects.  Stopping at the nurses’ station the head doctor grab three charts marking down he was taking them out side for field training.  Leaning back in a chair the head doctor waited as the orderly went out to fetch the three requested cubs as he played with his left paw.

      Shortly soft paw steps could be heard as a small black kitten, white blue artic fox raccoon hybrid, and a red fox cub walked in looking a little confused.  Gazing at the trio of for a second the ferret appraised their demeanor looking for any apprehension or fear before motioning for the guards and nurses to take their leave.

      “I’m sorry to disrupt your lessons and tests but I have a special offer for you three,” Dr. Andrews spoke up trying to look as reassuring as he could, “You all know about your friends that have run away from the company yes?”

      All three heads nodded slowly as they looked at the doctor nervously, knowing he was the one that decided what happened to all the cubs in the facility.  The older red fox kit’s tail swished rapidly as he recalled the earlier interrogations and questions after the jail break.

      “I imagine you all miss your friends don’t you?” Dr. Andrews said softly, “You’d like to help them come back won’t you?”

      “But we’re not supposed to leave.”  The little kitten said blinking his blue eyes as he gazed up at the doctor, “It not safe out side.”

      “That’s true Ryo,” The ferret said nodding sagely, “So you can imagine how sacred your friends must be.  Will you come with me and help find them and bring them back so they’re not all alone out there?”

      “Will they be in trouble when they come back?”  The tiny hybrid asked hugging his tail to his chest, “Will they be punished?”

      “No Saila,” Dr. Andrews said ruffling the mixed breed’s hair gently, “We just want to get them home; we won’t hurt them or punish them.  I promise.”

      “But they don’t want to be here,” The twelve year old fox kit said narrowing his blue eyes feeling conflicted, “That’s why they ran away.  Do you really have to bring them back?”

      The ferret knelt down near the cub taking his paws in his own squeezing gently as he looked him in the eyes.

      “Kyle you know what will happen if someone finds them out side don’t you?” The kit looked away remembering all the horrible stories the teachers and doctors told him, “The government will take them to a lab and cut them up to study, and they won’t do it while they’re asleep or with pain killers.  Here they’re safe and no one hurts them or will use them with out their permission.  We’ll make changes here so it better for them, but we still need to bring them back so they’re safe.  Do you understand?”

      The prepubescent kit whined a little as he considered the doctor’s request wanting his friends back but not wanting them to be forced.  The ferret leaned back utilizing the cub’s concern for his friends against him.

      “You promise they won’t have to do the tests if they come back?”  Kyle finally asked both Saila and Ryo looking on closely.

      “I promise Kyle,” Dr. Andrews lied with perfection sounding compassionate as he stood up reaching out to take the younger cub’s paws.  “Now why don’t we go can rescue Kain and Juan, I’m sure they’ll be happy to see you.”

      The trio of cub followed the doctor the elevator Saila and Ryo holding on tight as Dr. Andrews called the lift up.  Trailing behind his ears pinned back Kyle reluctantly joined them in the elevator still having his own doubts.  Peering into the vast garage basement the trio of cub glanced around in wonder feeling a little bit of excitement building from being let out side for the first time.  Waiting by the van a security guard and driver helped the cubs inside before starting the vehicle and heading out the gate.

      “Know remember kids,” Dr. Andrews said leaning back to look at them, “You can only use your powers when no one is looking.  If someone sees you we’ll have to make them forget, and that’s a sticky business.”

      The cubs all nodded in understandings as the van headed off towards the general hospital staring out the windows at the crowded city full of strange looking furs.  With his charges preoccupied with the view Dr. Andrews flipped open his I pad reading up on the staff of the hospital in preparation for his infiltration.  The ferret didn’t want any other problems cropping up and rehearsed his story hopping his cover would be enough.  Other wise the body count could be rather high.

***


      Stretching out accompanied by soft snaps and pops a spotted snow cheetah kitten loosened and worked his joints back into place in preparation for his training exercise.   Glancing at a full four foot tall portrait of a light brown otter in a business suit the young feline stuck out his tongue as he concentrated.  Taking a deep breath the cub closed his off set brown and green eyes and clenched his paws into fists as a bright flicker of flame appeared over his head.  Under the glow of the tongue of fire the cheetah’s fur trembled as its pigmentation shifted darker morphing from head to toe.

      Opening clear crystal green eyes the small kitten turned to look in a tall mirror behind him, grinning as he took in his new form.  Black spots had vanished and his fur had taken on the same light brown as the otter in the picture.  Covering the now slightly taller cub was an immaculate suit and black shoes.  Flickering out once the transformation was complete the little cheetah kitten’s flame went out as he inspected his new attire.

      “Very good Hima,” A green and yellow scaled newt wearing a white lab coat said, “You’re getting better, and that was an 8% size increase for you this time, quite the improvement.”

      “Thank you Dr. Walter,” Hima said giggling as he heard the stranger’s voice emitting from his maw, “It not so hard to grow bigger any more.”

      The light brown otter was bathed in bright light as he transformed back into the small eight year old cheetah kitten.  Dressed in only his bear pelt Hima took the offered tunic and pants dressing as the newt wrote down his notes for the session.  Forgoing shoes the little feline padded softly around the room.

      “You can head off the to play room Hima,” Dr. Walter said as he consulted his lap top noting a new email, “Dr. Andrews and Dr. Foxie are out of the office today, so you won’t be having your surgery today.”

      Looking back a little surprised the kitten blinked his eyes looking up questioning.

      “But what about the recipient?” Hima asked concerned, “If he doesn’t get a new liver he won’t last long.”

      “That type of transplant can wait a few days if need be.”  The newt reassured the kitten leading him out of the testing chamber, “Once Dr. Andrews gets back you can donate, and it shouldn’t be a problem.”

      As they entered the play room it was nearly empty with only a small white tailed deer fawn sitting by himself in the corner.  Glancing around disappointingly Hima looked back up at the doctor searching for an answer.

      “Where is everybody?”  The kitten asked feeling a little lonely, “Did Jared and Derek run away too?”

      “No, they’re just on a special assignment,” Dr. Walter stated as he signed Hima back in with the on duty nurse, “They’ll be back soon, don’t you worry.”

      The newt took his leave ruffling Hima’s hair as he left closing the door behind him leaving the cheetah kitten almost alone in the play room.  Puffing his bangs out of his eyes the lithe feline made his way over to the fawn noting the flickering light over his head.  Waiting as patiently as he could Hima watched the fawn meditating eyes following the bobbing orb of light growing antsy from lack of activity.  As his patience reached its end the kitten reached up to paw at the tongue of flame trying to catch the light in his paws for his own amusement.

      “If your bored why don’t you play a video game?”  Spatch spoke out softly opening his blue eyes slowly as his flame died down.

      Rubbing his paws surprised that there was no burn marks Hima backed away turning his head to the side as he took in the fawn.

      “It boring to play by your self,” The white spotted kitten complained, “Why don’t you join me, it’ll be fun.”

      “If I must,” Spatch said standing up and heading over to the game cube console turning it on, “What do you want to play?”

      “Smash Bros,” Hima chirped as he grabbed a controller and sank into the couch, “And you got to promise not to cheat using your power.”

      “All our powers proclaim their use with fire Hima,” The little fawn said as he picked his character and the match started, “You’d know if I was, so why worry?”

       The pair of cubs spent the better part of an hour launching each others;' character across the screen and off the platforms racking up points and amusing pics.  Once the last match was done Spatch had come away with too less K.O.s as Hima danced in celebration.

      “There you see,” The fawn said as he placed his control down, “I didn’t use my powers happy?”

      “Yes,” The white cheetah kitten smiled as he took his seat again looking at his companion thoughtfully, “Spatch, you know why no ones here?  How come everyone else is on special assignments?”

      The white tailed deer sat back folding his legs carefully under his small frame as he considered his response.

      “They out helping Dr. Andrews and Foxie bring back the cubs that ran away.”  The fawn said after a while as the kitten held his breath, “The Company can’t let them escape so they’re fighting fire with fire.”

      “You mean your going to fight each other?”  Hima asked wide eyed holding his paws to his maw, “Isn’t that dangerous?”

      “Possible, but its better then them getting caught,”  Spatch said as he closed his eyes again yearning for the future, “If people outside find out about us its going to get a lot more violent then just bringing them back.”

      Hima nodded recalling his lessons about the outside and how it was an unwelcoming place.  Dr. Andrews and Foxie had said that the best way the cubs could help make it a better place was to work with the company.  The little kitten was happy to offer his gift to help others and liked training with Dr. Walters.

      “Spatch,” Hima asked quietly after a while, “How come you didn’t run away?”

       The fawn slowly opened his eyes and looked at the cheetah somberly before responding, “Because if I wait here, one day I’ll meet my parents.”

      Hima leaned back deep in thought from that confession leaving Spatch to return to his meditation.  Thinking about it quietly the kitten wondered if he told would one day get to meet his own parents.  None of the cubs know who they’re parents were and were waiting for the company to find them.  The little kitten felt a little jealousy of Spatch for his certainty, he wished he could be as sure as the fawn was.

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