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— Reply with a character you wish to test in the game's setting.
— Feel free to use one of the prompt below or make one of your own!
— Tag around! This is a panfandom RP, so don't hesitate to tag both castmates and non-castmates.
— Most importantly, have fun!


1/ Welcome to the world of Crystallis!
You have seen reality shatter and collapse around you, in the depths of the void you found a Crystal and now you are in the city of Aqures Ixen, surrounded by Moogles and people as lost and confused as you are. On the bright side, everyone thinks you're a hero! On the downside, they expect you to save the world. Maybe their expectations are a bit too much. Thankfully, you're not abandoned to your fate as a Moogle explains to you everything you need to know. Maybe it's time to get to know your companions in misfortune. Besides, it seems this has occurred past month already-- Maybe some people who have been here for longer than you may help.

2/ Do you like your new life?
No? Well, either way, you better get used to it, to your new powers, to your new house, to the ball of fur that follows your every steps—Who knows, maybe you'll even make some friends here. Besides, even if everyone expects you to save the world, fighting isn't the only way to do so. Maybe you could open a shop to help and properly equip your friends who are actually eager to fight. Maybe you could try and gather people who think diplomacy can stop war, you could even start your own researches on the Crystals— Or you could make sure your house is the prettiest in all of Aqures Ixen. Anything is possible.

3/ Neighborhood woes
The government of Aqures Ixen is very sorry, but it seems there are too many of you Heroes of Light. Hence why there is no free houses left in district dedicated to housing you. This may also be why you're not alone in the house that was given to you. Hopefully you're not living with a mad villain plotting to take over the world late at night, and hopefully your neighbor isn't a singer who doesn't know how to sing. On the bright side, you may have someone very cool living with you and an artist next door! It's just not likely.

4/ Crystallis de Chocobo
Upon arrival, your Moogle gave you a map of Crystallis. This world may be a bit big for you to explore, so why not go to the Chocobo Farm and ask for a Chocobo? These big birds can't fly, but they're much more efficient than horses when it comes to travelling. Maybe it's your first time riding a Chocobo; it might be a good idea to have someone with you in case something goes wrong. Or maybe the old man at the farm didn't have any Chocobos left and gave you some Chocobo Lure© so you can go and capture your own. You can find details on Chocobo Capture here.

5/ A thing called Mognet
Hopefully you weren't used to Internet and cellphones back home. Otherwise, you might be a tiny bit confused when your Moogle returns to you with a stack of letters. Or maybe someone else's Moogle is coming to you with a voice message it learnt by heart and is now going to recite to you with a lot of Kupo. That's how the "network" works here.

6/ A thing called Strike
In spite of how old-fashioned it is, Mognet is very useful and odds are that you may have become dependent on it. Hopefully not, because one local tradition seems to be Mognet Strikes. Nobody knows any more whether the Moogles have legitimate reasons to go on strike or if they are just lazy. But today, Mognet is down, and to get information you have no choice but going to the public board in the third district or in taverns.

7/ I believe I can fly~
You are on an Airship! Airships regularly depart from Aqures Ixen and stop by most major cities in the world, so they're the perfect means of transportation for you to go and explore this world. You can go anywhere in a matter of hours — One can only hope you don’t have motion sickness.

8/ Exploration
Enough expository banter. Now is the time to explore. Maybe rather than spending most of your time in Aqures Ixen, you'd rather spend it living in Balicea, or betting on Chocobo Races in Trano Golsaucia. Or maybe you'd rather go and explore some ancient ruins that may hold some precious information. With Airships and Chocobos at your disposal, you can go nearly anywhere that isn't under imperial control; unless you have a death wish of course.

9/ Random Encounter
You were minding your own business walking around, and suddenly monsters attacked you! Time to put to use the skills you've learned with your Jobs! Alternatively, maybe this encounter isn't random at all, and you have been sent on a mission to kick some imperial asses in the war confronting the Heran Empire and the Republic of Esdham. Good luck!

10/ Getting Jobs is hard
It all started when you asked Cid to give you a new Job. What could and should have been a formality, quickly turned into a trial. All you wanted was a Job, and here you are in the wild, hunting for a Malboro Vine. Or maybe you are in some ancient and decrepit ruins looking for an artifact. Or yet again, maybe she simply asked you to assist her in her researches on the Crystals. Getting new Jobs is not easy. Consider yourself happy though, at least you don't have to do that alone.

11/ The world is subject to unrelenting pain and suffering…
This is why you should play a game. After all, there are things a lot more important than saving the world: Blitzball is one of them. Triple Triad is another. Why don't you take a break and do something different for once; anyone wanting to play Blitzball is given a special potion allowing them to breath underwater, whereas someone who wants to play Triple Triad should have no difficulties finding veterans more than happy to get rid of their low level cards.

12/ Events of the Past
Missed an event you would have liked to participate in? The Test Drive Meme is the perfect place to play this event without being restricted by the game's chronology! Maybe you would have liked to capture a Chocobo during Crystalis de Chocobo, maybe you would have liked to be lost and attacked from all sides in the creepy Magitek Research Facility, or maybe you'd like to celebrate the Christmas of Crystallis. Yet again, maybe you would have liked to regain your true power and subsequently be on your path to death, as in The Night of the Thirteen Moogles. Or how about participating in Christmas at Crystallis or fighting in a war for the warriors among you?

13/ Wild Card
Don't like the options offered here? Go crazy and choose what you want to do in this world!


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wings_of_steel: ([ s m u g ] this is rather fun)

[personal profile] wings_of_steel 2015-08-19 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
She's hardly the peace making type. She solved things with her sword and that was that but it was alright if he assumed that she was a docile passive young woman. Only she really wasn't. She wasn't even a young woman. Hell, people were always confused with her appearance. She didn't look like she aged at all. She chuckled at his look as if she didn't seem to be fazed by it one bit. He could try to intimidate her, but people like him were a typical day of work for her.

"I certainly hope you are jesting, unless you have a need to slaughter those unfortunate creatures," though she didn't really care about them to begin with. Selen laughed fully this time for that comment, "Dear, I am the last person you should be worried about."

There's a rather smug look on her face for that comment. It's not out of disrespect, she could tell, but she's pretty confident in her skills. She's got years on her back.
wings_of_steel: ([ s m u g ] this is rather fun)

[personal profile] wings_of_steel 2015-08-19 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
Selen was enjoying the teasing if he hadn't noticed but she didn't continue to bug him about it. She merely tilted her head at his responses.

"Perhaps, having a conversation outside isn't the best idea?" she mused with a smile still. He didn't look it but it's fine with her. She's good at playing around with people if she needed to.

"How cute. If you were just as nice as this moogle over here Galahad, maybe people would like you a lot better," she grinned at the moogle that was known as Galahad.

"You are a troublesome woman, kupo. Unfortunately, I can't always be complimentary, kupo."

He replied. Selen just petted his head instead.

"You shouldn't disrespect your moogle too much. They are useful friends to have here."

Even though she's clearly giving hers a hard time.
unyieldingspirit: (just disappointed)

[personal profile] unyieldingspirit 2015-08-19 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
Indeed? By… goblins, you said? [she tilts her head for a moment, considering.] I'm glad to hear it remains in use, though.

Perhaps I shall ask her, then. [you know, whenever she next gets the opportunity if she does.]

And a terrible loss to us all. … We'll make do, though. As best as we can. [it'll all come out in time. probably.]

[she hesitates.] Mm… there were more… certain similarities. Like the magitek units… [a headshake.] Parallel?
unyieldingspirit: (puff puff)

[personal profile] unyieldingspirit 2015-08-19 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
[probably not in need of the potion, then. K'pandolu keeps it close to hand, though. You never know.]

It ought to come in time. […and largely in years, if you ask her, but that might not go over so well.]

Did she not come with you? [what in the hells is the world thinking, to do that?]
foodchaining: ehhh...:)? (ehhh....:)?)

[personal profile] foodchaining 2015-08-19 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
1/13.
Kyoko was mid battle when she was pulled into Crystallis, clenching her weapon tight as the world shattered around her. Had there been two witches within the labyrinth? She's instantly back on her feet -- circling with her lance held out defensively. Looking quickly around herself to gain her bearings. The place was strange - yet the not the strange she was used to. How strong must this witch be that it created what truly appeared like an entire world?!

Welcome hero, Kupo!

A...talking familiar? Normally their movements are rather repetitious - that or they are attacking. She doesn't give it the chance to do or say anything further, leaping with a slash of her spear. The traumatized creature evades the attack, zipping away into the sky with a scream.

The next victim to cross the disoriented magical girl is not so lucky, the Hypello blinks once...twice.

Its hands held high in the air, the blue creature runs for all it's worth from the tip of the girl's weapon as she quickly makes headway. He's clearly not very equipped to run on land. "Oh No. Shomebody Shave me!"

11.
This blitzball, it was something else. The dome was impressive. For a while it was fun waiting for people to pass out,they just kept swimming like that it seemed like someone was sure to. Apparently they could hold their breath like zombies or something. She quickly grew bored though, and wandered into the thruway of the stadium -- all but abandoned when the actual games were taking place.

The enticing smell of the snack carts that quickly lured her over. She could feel her mouth water, leaning forwards to peek into the contents. Completely foreign. The proprietor was far too nice, the artificial kind. Why did they pretend to be all nice. It was food, people were going to buy food no matter what. "I'll take it all." He was laughing along with her joke, until she held out a bag she'd taken along, earning a gawk. Festivity foods were the best.
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[personal profile] ugly_vampire 2015-08-19 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
“Used…” he repeats softly, thinking of Yuu, and the humans that cruelly experimented on him… Unbidden, his hand clenches into a fist, knuckles pressing against the kitten’s fur. “You were an orphan, then?”

Damn it, he really doesn’t want to feel any sympathy toward this girl… even if she isn’t human. There are some powerful common traits between them. He can’t help but feel… well, something toward her.

“Flower.” Fitting. Mikaela lifts the kitten to his face, and stares at it for a few seconds. Trying not to sound too invested or interested, he casually asks, “Do you live here? With her.”
ugly_vampire: (cold)

[personal profile] ugly_vampire 2015-08-19 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
Blood… He’s relieved that he doesn’t have his bloodlust in Crystallis. If he was still a vampire, he might try to attack her. Without saying what he plans to do, Mikaela lifts his staff toward her, and chants a spell under his breath. A light glows on her cheek, healing the cut within seconds.

He doesn’t really even acknowledge the thanks. He didn’t do it for recognition, or to try and make a new friend. And now that the deed is done, he can return to his training. Turning away from her, Mikaela warns in a cool tone, “Don’t wander around here alone.”
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[personal profile] ugly_vampire 2015-08-19 06:08 am (UTC)(link)
“You can form a party with other people,” he pointed out in a dry tone. Wasn’t that what most people did, if they preferred not to be alone? Maybe he was a new arrival. What did he mean by leading a movement? Did he want to defect against the empire?

His Moogle might have run into trouble, or maybe there just weren’t any people nearby. Mikaela called Shinoa over, then asked the other man, “What does your Moogle look like? Have you tried summoning him with the flute?” He planned to send her out to look for him, if needed.
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[personal profile] ugly_vampire 2015-08-19 06:19 am (UTC)(link)
Well… it’s not like he has a problem with that method. He lived with vampires for four years. Krul’s idea of keeping her subordinates in line was to cut their limbs off and threaten to kill them… Then again, that was Ferid, and he completely deserved it. If Mikaela didn’t have to play nice with the other vampires, he would try to kill Ferid too.

He’s really not interested in guessing this woman’s age or anything. She looks human… He doesn’t care to associate with them. They might have to cooperate on some missions – because Yuu is just too damn gullible and trusting for his own good – but that doesn’t mean they have to be friendly.

“Yes, there is a need,” Mikaela replies dryly, “Unless you didn’t have to gain experience when you first received your Job Classes.” She doesn’t need to worry – he won’t fight her. She’s not a monster, or a training partner.

Smirking, he fires back, “You’re assuming I’m worried about you.” If Yuu was here right now… he might scold Mikaela for being so rude.
wings_of_steel: ([ l a u g h i n g ] you are amusing)

[personal profile] wings_of_steel 2015-08-19 06:44 am (UTC)(link)
A typical method among those who live with vampires or lived surrounded by them. It's not uncommon really. He didn't have to spend time with her. She would just allow herself in anyway. She's not really the fearful type. Either way, she was going to earn trust the old fashion way and that meant proving it through her actions. Words were rather pointless in situations like this.

"How cute," she chimed, though seemingly ignoring the dry tone as well, "Well, I didn't take out small fry," she grinned, "I went for the ones with the most value."

In all honesty, she liked challenged and killing weaklings was never her thing, though they were good for experience. However, the bigger monsters were worth the time more. Still, Selen was the crazy person that could handle that with her job classes. She didn't mind if he wanted to fight her. She would like to have a strong sparring partner.

"Of course, since you told this innocent lady that she shouldn't be here. Unless, you had some other motive behind your words, young man."

She smugly grins. Ah, rude behaviour is always deterred by her giant smile.
wings_of_steel: ([ s m u g ] this is rather fun)

[personal profile] wings_of_steel 2015-08-19 06:48 am (UTC)(link)
Selen sheathed her sword as he thanked her and smiled at him, "You're welcome sweetheart. Try not to wander too much when you can't fight for yourself," she mused. It sounded harsh but she would rather children like him stay inside if they weren't going to fight for their lives.

"Oh-- I suppose the statement before is invalid since you sound like you have no idea where you are," and stated that he had no idea where he was, "Well, welcome to this world of wonders oh Hero of Light-- or something like that," she grinned.
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[personal profile] its_decided 2015-08-19 12:22 pm (UTC)(link)
"Woah, hey, leave them alone!"

Quick to come between the helpless Hypello and Kyoko is Nozomi, the pink-haired girl throwing herself between the bladed weapon and helpless creature.

"They've done nothing wrong! There's no need to start attacking people!"

She was starting to miss her old powers - both her usual magical girl powers and those granted to her from the other worlds she'd been on, but right now, she couldn't let that hamper her!
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[personal profile] greenmagick 2015-08-19 12:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Terra is making a delivery to the farm when she sees Rikku looking at the bright yellow birds. Her arms are filled with an assortment of flowers, all of which are deserts for the golden birds. Her mint green hair is pulled back but it still falls in soft ringlets that frame her features.]

Normally?

[She overheard and she can't help but be a little curiously.]

Are you used to something else?

[A pause.]

Excuse me, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have intruded.
greenmagick: (confused head tilt)

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[personal profile] greenmagick 2015-08-19 12:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"Why don't we outfit the basement with beds? They shouldn't be forced to fit into one small room."

Terra had a softspot for children, more so towards one's who lost their parents at a young age like she had. She couldn't tell Billy 'no' or ask any of them to leave. The house, however, wasn't really big enough to house them unless they started to work on some renovations. Terra was skilled with a few homely talents however building wasn't one of them.

"What do you think?" Her head canted to the side as she looked at Billy curiously. Surely they can do something more.
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Perfect!

[personal profile] cursedchosen 2015-08-19 12:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[Zelos finds himself in the kitchen not too long after the scent of food starts to waft through the house. He'd been in the library, reading up on something important (probably), but the smell of food was like a magnet.]

Need any help with that? [He asks, as he picks up the dishes and carries them into the living room. Somehow, they looked even better than they smelled. Zelos turns to Terra as she enters the room.]

As expected of my gorgeous green beauty! Somehow, your food is almost as beautiful as you are.

[By his side, his moogle shakes his head. He could have been assigned to any of the heroes of light, but somehow he found himself stuck with this guy.]

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1/13

[personal profile] greenmagick 2015-08-19 12:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Terra wasn't really planning to meet any of the new heroes. She had tried that once and found that she wasn't very good at talking to those who were new. She wasn't really able to explain anything that might be useful and overall she felt that the experience was stressful. Tempest, however, loved every moment of it.

So she was out again, with her moogle at her side, when she spotted the girl attacking the defenseless Hypello.

Terra didn't wait to find out what was happening. She cast blizzara between the pair creating a thick mass of ice which now held Kyoko's spear.

"What are you doing?" Her voice was calm and it sounded like she was curious, more than accusing.
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:D!

[personal profile] cursedchosen 2015-08-19 12:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, and it's no problem. If you're that worried, you should probably just head back to town. The Great Zelos can handle these guys, easy.

[Despite what the haughtiness and overall abrasiveness of the statement might have conveyed, what Zelos was concerned with first and foremost was Seles' well-being. He still wasn't exactly cool with her fighting, especially in a place that the both of them were unfamiliar with where they had powers they didn't know how to use.]

[As one of the monsters starts to drift away from him and towards Seles, he'll run at it with his sword. Despite the attack connecting, it didn't seem to take any damage. In fact, it looked bigger than it did a second ago. That was weird.]

greenmagick: (adorbs)

<3

[personal profile] greenmagick 2015-08-19 01:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[Terra just smiles at his flattery. She isn’t used to it and she honestly has no idea how to react but after spending some time with Zelos she found that it’s easier to smile and accept his compliments even if they sometimes make her blush.

Her cooking was usually simple and decently prepared. She has Tempest teaching her more complicated cooking techniques and somehow Zelos began the one who helped her eat the things she made; though she hadn’t told him that she’s still practicing. ]


If you’d like, you can set the silverware on the table.

[She smiles, holding two small plates, which get set in front of the pair of moogles and then returning to the counter for two large plates for herself and Zelos. This meal is simple with a steamed vegetable, fried potatoes and grilled chicken. Tempest had picked out the spices and is pleased to see that it has turned out well.]

I hope it’s really alright. [She feels nervous and while he graciously accepted her food, she wants him to taste it first.]
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[personal profile] derplander 2015-08-19 01:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Goblins... and Rowena. Of course, she smelled profit so she came to the Hinterlands. [At that, he rolled his eyes.]

[Meteor nodded at the second, and then had to agree with the last bit.] Indeed. The Scions will carry his legacy after all.

[Parallel yes.] Yes, exactly. Wedge named the one I use, Maggie. He consistently fusses over her though.
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[personal profile] greenmagick 2015-08-19 02:00 pm (UTC)(link)
That word makes Terra visibly tense. Used. It’s a perfect way to describe herself but she didn’t think she could go into such details with someone that she had just met. Her eyes divert down to the soft kitten and she manages a smile. “Yes.” She was an orphan and she’s had to live through the massacre that killed her father and mother. She always wondered if they were happy together.

“There are a few kittens around. They are strays that I had taken in.” It had started with her setting food out for the little creatures but after a while they choose not to leave the store. She hoped to find good homes for them but that process was slower than she would have liked. If he went searching through the shop and then into the back where the green house and other things were, he’d find about eleven cats that Terra was charged with.
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Heart | Kamen Rider Drive (Canon Point Episode 42ish)

[personal profile] heartofthegroup 2015-08-19 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
2. Housekeeping is Important Yo

[It wasn't to say Heart was dissatisfied with his lot in life. Anywhere without Banno was more pleasant altogether. However, the lack of Medic, even in her current state made his "heart" ache a little.

He had sent Brain away, to escape Banno. But at the same time, he also felt like he was sorely missing him. His comrades were precious to him after all, and he let out a tired sigh.]

No Brain, no Medic... [He chuckled a little.] Not even Chase, Gou or Tomari. Even Kiriko would be pleasant to see at this point.

[It wasn't to say that Heart had been IDLE all this time. In an attempt to stave off the boredom of nothing being a challenge to him even if he was locked into his human form, he had prettified the house to make it look like the place he rested his laurels at. But he was getting bored, overly so.

So there was Heart, relaxing on a chair outside his house, watching people go buy. He was out of his job clothing right now, but he looked relaxed enough in the familiar red jacket of his.]


9. Obligatory Fight Thread

[These Jobs were admittedly satisfying in Hearts opinion. The perks by the Beastmaster job were well worth it, as he had trained his Moogle extensively. However, even after many hours working on it, he had come across the Programmer Job.

A stroke of irony, no less, as Heart surprisingly found that he could access part of his Roidmude form to fight. While other Programmers used computers, he used himself. He could see data again, but more importantly, feel more alive so to speak.

The opponent was a crude mechanized golem of some kind, its gears hissing as he grinned a little.] All right then, come.

[His moogle shot forward in a flurry of attacks while Heart charged up a power, his arm reforming into his Roidmude arm. Shooting blasts of energy, he found the impact to be comparable with his original form's blasts.]

To your left, comrade.

[The moogle dodged and Heart went in for a massive punch, knocking back the golem into the trees as he flicked his arm. Steam hissed off it, and for a moment, he was worried. But being a living robot after all, he shrugged off the vibrations going up his arm.]


11. Breathing is hard man

[From the beginning, Heart had been interested in this sport. Admittedly more extreme than many, the players could hold their breath for a long time.

Watching a pick up match between street teams however, resulted in one of the members being injured. It was here that Heart walked over, and doffed his coat.] Move. I will take over.

[The teammates raised a look at him, but nodded. And soon, Heart was gliding through the water, able to swim with the best of them. It was liberating, and he was enjoying it as he charged a kick that was similar to a Power Shot. Maybe if you were inclined, there was room on the opposite team?]
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doyoubelieveinmagitek: (Default)

Re: 1. You need an adult, small child.

[personal profile] doyoubelieveinmagitek 2015-08-19 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[Maggie couldn't help but lurch back a bit as this strange man was suddenly in her face. Her instinct was to stomp him, or maybe a warning shot from her Photon Stream. Her fingers twitched and it took her a moment to realize she didn't have her weapons. What was going on here?]

Who are you? Do you know where my mommy is? How did I end up like this? Is Uncle Cid here?

[She wasn't perhaps as upset as he assumed but she was certainly excitable given her situation.]
forgottenchosen: (unsure || I mean-!!)

8D

[personal profile] forgottenchosen 2015-08-19 05:08 pm (UTC)(link)
And leave your 'great self' here to do who knows what on your own? [There are so many other comments she could tack on, a whole list of them, but Zelos' attempt at an... assault? Doesn't go unnoticed.]

Zelos, step back. [And she's taking her own advice, slowly moving back with her staff clutched tightly in front of her.]
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Re: 9

[personal profile] bloominggenius 2015-08-19 05:08 pm (UTC)(link)
While she is appreciative of the recommendation, Bulma cannot help but cross her arms over her chest and give the other woman a rather hard stare.

"No one bothered to warn me that the outdoors were so dangerous. Besides, I'm sure I'm not going to find a way home just sitting around in the city. Can't blame a girl for heading out to find some answers, can you?"
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Re: 9.

[personal profile] bloominggenius 2015-08-19 05:09 pm (UTC)(link)
My hero~!

[Despite the very real danger of the impending wolves, Bulma keeps her hold on Meteor for a moment more before reality begins to sink in. The shake of her head rattles her senses, the bolt being lifted from the ground to take its aim at the pack closing in on them.]

Though I suppose it wouldn't hurt if I did my part as well!

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