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Message no. 1
From: Bredget Stroud <bstroud@*********.COM>
Subject: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 1998 12:24:20 -0800
*****PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>>[I actually had fun with this one! Hope your client appreciates my ...
creativity. I'm sure he got the message.
 
+++++begin jazz.vid
 
A smoky bar with trashy music playing in the background. The camera scans
the room and stops on a slightly over-weight, middle-aged, businessman. A
message in the lower right hand corner shows Target Acquired.
 
The man is sitting in a corner booth, extremely intent on the half-nude
women dancing on the stage.
 
Finding a stool at the bar, Jazz puts on her best southern drawl and orders.
 
"Honey, would you send that man over there another of whatever he's
drinkin'?"
 
The bartenders leans to see who she's pointing at, grins like the cat who
ate the canary, and pours the drink.  "What can I get you gorgeous?"
 
"Whatever you got on tap, darlin'."
 
A pretty little waitress, wearing nothing more than a really short skirt and
a smile, takes the drink to the businessman. When she points out the party
responsible for it's appearance, the man looks at Jazz, waves, and smiles.
 
After a couple of minutes, Jazz picks up her drink and walks over to the
mans table. "Mind if I sit down suga'?"
 
"Not at all! Thank you for the drink, but what did I do to deserve the
pleasure?"
 
"Oh, I've been watchin' you darlin'," she leans closer, " I've seen you
here
before, and you look like someone that I might like to get to know a little
better."
 
The man's ego gets the best of him, and he turns on what little charm he
has. "Name's Sam... Sam Cowart. And what would such a pretty little thing
like you be named?"
 
"Jessica, but my friends call me Jess. Could we go somewhere a little more
private and ... talk?"
 
Sam laughs, "Well, you are forward aren't you? Where did you have in mind?"
 
"We could go back to my little ol' place for a nightcap, unless you have a
wife to get home to."
 
"Your place huh? Sounds good. Your car or mine?"
 
"Well, actually I'm on a motorcycle. You can ride with me, and I can bring
you back later to pick up your car."
 
"Why don't I just follow you? Save you a trip later."
 
The two of them leave the bar together.
 
+++++elapsed time 45 minutes
 
The light comes on and reveals an very upscale penthouse, overlooking the
Seattle skyline.
 
Sam is evidently very impressed.
 
"Very nice. Exactly what do you do to live so well?"
 
"I'm in the commodities game. Clients tell what they need, and I acquire it.
It pays the bills and allows me to live very well."
 
"I've always wanted to get into commodities."
 
The man turns and flashes a cocky smile,"So tell me, how would you like to
get to know me?"
 
"Follow me and I'll show you," comes the reply in a sultry voice.
 
Jazz walks to across the room, opens a door, and motions for Sam to enter
ahead of her.
 
The room reveals what looks like a Dominatrix dungeon. Chains and shackles
hang from the walls. A bed with an iron headboard is the only furniture
visible.
 
Sam scans the room grinning. "So the little girl likes to play games?" He
turns and comes face to face with the barrel of a very large pistol. His
face suddenly turns ghost white.
 
"I'm not really into games, but it seems you are."
 
With one well-placed blow, Jazz knocks the man to the ground unconscious.
 
+++++elapsed time 15 minutes
 
Sam is now on the bed, straps restraining his arms, legs, head, and chest.
Jazz searches his coat and removes his car keys.
 
Jazz leaves the apartment and makes her way to the underground garage to
find his car. After removing a briefcase and laptop, she returns to the
apartment and replaces the keys exactly where she found them.
 
Finally he begins to regain consciousness.
 
"Hello sleepy head. have a nice nap?"
 
Realizing his awkward position, he becomes enraged. "You stupid slitch! I'll
kill you for this!"
 
Jazz laughs and moves closer to her captives bonds.
 
"Tell you what. I'll let you go... if you can get passed me."
 
"Oh you've asked for it now! Let me out of these things!"
 
Jazz releases the bonds and dodges as he tries to sucker punch her.
 
Before he can get completely off the bed, he is knocked back down, blood
gushing from a split lip. He wipes it off and stares at Jazz with nothing
less than pure hatred.
 
"You're a fucking dead woman!"
 
He rushes her only to find himself sprawled across the floor. It takes him a
few seconds to get back to his feet.
 
This time he is more cautious and advances slowly. Once close enough, he
makes a move to swing with his left arm. Jazz reacts, but meets a right hook
full-force in the face.
 
The view blanks out for a fraction of a second.
 
"Enough playing around with you."
 
Jazz unleashes everything she has on the man, knocking him to the floor, and
continues until he is nothing but a bloody heap.
 
+++++ end jazz.vid
 
There's more but I didn't want to bore you with details. I piled him in his
car, took him back to the bar, and left him there. I'm sure the bouncers at
the club found him very amusing in the red lace g-string I left him wearing.
Had to get my own twisted revenge after he broke my nose.
 
No need to worry about him going back to the apartment to look me up. It
wasn't mine anyway. I /borrowed/ it from some rich bitch who was on
vacation. Bet she wonders where the blood stains came from.
 
How do you want to arrange the drop for the other items?]<<<<<
    --Jazz <11-05-59/14:21:07>
 
 
Message no. 2
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 1998 05:36:56 +0000
*****PRIVATE: Jazz
>>>>>[

+++++Include: Agreed amount +10%

The client thanks you.

Take the extra items to Downtown International Docks, main concourse
departure lounge and leave them in Locker 143, key code A44468DE3. You
will find payment waiting for you in the locker.]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <05:36:33/11-07-59>
Message no. 3
From: Bredget <bredget@*****.NET>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Sun, 8 Nov 1998 22:37:18 -0600
*****PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>>[Items delivered safe and sound. Thanks for the bonus! Nice doing biz
with you again!]<<<<<
--Jazz <22:36:08/11-08-59>
Message no. 4
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 01:01:35 +0000
*****PRIVATE: Jazz
>>>>>[As ever, it was a pleasure doing business with you. I have
something coming up within the next week that may be of interest. If
you are available around the 16th and available please contact me.]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <00:59:23/11-10-59>
Message no. 5
From: Bredget <bredget@*****.NET>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 1998 22:41:53 -0600
*****PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>>[I don't foresee anything coming up around that time...but you never
know what life is gonna throw at you. Let me know when you get more details.
As far as I'm concerned, I'm all yours for the job... that is, if it looks
good. You can contact me at >>LTG<< if you would like. It is safe to leave a
message if I'm not available.]<<<<<
--Jazz <22:41:03/11-10-59
Message no. 6
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 06:05:50 +0000
*****PRIVATE: Jazz
>>>>>[I have some work if you are free. There is no time limit on the
contracts, of which there are four. All wetwork, but the pay is
excellent. Let me know if you are interested.]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <06:05:11/11-25-59>
Message no. 7
From: Bredget <bredget@*****.NET>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 20:39:21 -0600
*****PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>>[I'm interested but will be out of touch for the next few days on
personal business. Send details of what you have and I'll get back to you on
Monday. By the way, thanks for keeping me in mind.]<<<<<
--Jazz <20:38:38/11-25-59>

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Message no. 8
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 1998 04:02:52 +0000
*****PRIVATE: Jazz
>>>>>[That will be fine, I'll compile the data for the hits and send it
on to you for your perusal.]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <04:02:0/11-26-59>
Message no. 9
From: Bredget <bredget@*****.NET>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 08:37:10 -0600
*****PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>>[I'm back a few days early. Wanna send me the details of the
contracts?
I'll look them over and get back to you in a day or two.]<<<<<
--Jazz <08:36:52/11-28-59>
Message no. 10
From: Peter Siems <p.siems@******.NET>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 19:26:10 -0000
*****PRIVATE: Jazz
>>>>>[Good to hear from you Jazz. OK, the contracts cover two underworld
figures one corporate nobody and a night-club owner. It is completely up to
you how you want to deal with them, just so long as they wind up at the body
bank.

The first is Juliano Maltera, a particularly slimy little dealer operating
out of Tacoma. He is currently negotiating a new supply route with a
Jamaican group, the contractor would like to see Maltera terminated before
completion of these negotiations, if you happen to take a couple of the
Jamaican's down as well that would be a payable bonus. It is predicted that
the negotiations will be complete within two weeks when a sample of the
trade agreement will be made available for testing. This is the only
contract that has a time limit. The contract pays >good amount< with
>bonus< for the Jamaicans.

+++++Include mugshot
(35 year old Caucasian male, well dressed. Weasel faced with slick hair and
a pencil moustache.)

The second is a second hand car dealer working from a small garage in lower
downtown. One Jason Cappelli, a 37 year old overweight foul tempered
greaseball. He's well know to certain undesirables as being a good fence
for hot vehicles. It appears that he has been treading on a few toes lately
and has become somewhat unpopular amongst some of his colleagues. I do not
expect that there will be any repercussions following his erasure. The
contract pays >average amount<

+++++Include Mugshot
(37 year old slick haired, pug faced man with a weight problem and seriously
bad taste in clothes.)

The third contract is also relatively simple, the young lady in question,
Sherry Batterson works as a secretary for Shimplex AeroEngines. She lives
in a corporate housing project owned by the parent corporation Yamatetsu.
It would not be advisable for you to take her out on the project grounds and
it has been suggested that the best place would be a night-club, Stardust,
that she is known to frequent. The contract pays >average amount< on
completion.

+++++Include pic
(20-26 year old brunette, slim, good looking, mid level wage slave)

Finally the last contract is Joey Goldman, owner of the Rockin' Chevy
night-club in Renton. This contract offers a more definable threat in that
he is well protected and security at his club is pretty tight. He has his
own apartments above the club, and his office is based at the back of the
club. He runs all of his concerns from these two areas and rarely if ever
leaves the confines of the club. It would appear that you are either going
to have to break into his apartment or somehow work your way into his favour
if you are going to get near enough to carry out the contract. However, the
pay is commensurate with the risk and offers >excellent amount< Successful
completion of the contract should not show any actions taken against you,
but the opposition to complete the hit may be considerable and determined.

+++++Include mugshot
(40 year old male, well dressed, well groomed. Moderately fit with
immaculate blonde hair and expensive jewellery. Two women, one brunette the
other red head hang from his arms.)

Let me know which of these you will be able to complete and I will confirm
acceptance with the contractors. Don't feel that modesty is necessary. If
you feel you are able to deal with all four contracts, please take them.

I look forward to your reply.]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <10:25:12/12-01-59>
Message no. 11
From: Bredget <bredget@*****.NET>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 18:26:07 -0600
*****PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>[I'll look these over and get back to you. Do you mind if I have a
partner on this?]<<<<<
--Jazz <12-01-59/18:25:42>
Message no. 12
From: Bredget <bredget@*****.NET>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 18:36:20 -0600
*****PRIVATE:Jett
>>>>>[You still interested in some work? I've got an offer on the table
that
has four parts. I can probably handle 2, maybe 3, of the four. If we work
together on this, we can take the whole thing and have some decent pocket
money. Contact me here and let me know if you're interested or not.

By the way, have you heard from Methos lately? Haven't heard a peep from him
since Ironthorne. We talked once about maybe putting a team together and I
was wondering if he might still be interested. If he's not, would you be?
Seems to be quite a few jobs flying around for good teams lately. Besides,
solo work isn't all it's cracked up to be these days. We can talk about it
after you contact me regarding the offer I have.]<<<<<
--Jazz <12-01-59/18:35:18>
Message no. 13
From: Jett <zmjett@*********.COM>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 04:11:34 -0500
> *****PRIVATE: Jazz
> >>>>>[You know I can always use the work, Jazz. I'm interested enough
to hear
> the details, anyway. :) Of course, if it's wetwork, you know me: whether I can
> take the job depends how bad the person needs to die.

> I haven't heard from Methos in a while, since I left. Of course, I've been out
> of this plane for quite a while. I haven't heard from BigDaddy, either, since
> that whole fiasco. Looking for both of them I suppose.

A team might not be a bad idea. I've had bad experience with leadership in
the past, however. I DO need the work, though, so it might be something worth
considering. Did you have any other possible members in mind?]<<<<<

--Jett <12-02-59/04:11:53>
Message no. 14
From: Bredget Stroud <bstroud@*********.COM>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 14:45:19 -0800
*****PRIVATE: Jett
>>>>>[All of the offers I've got are wetwork. The contracts cover two
underworld figures, one corporate nobody, and a night-club owner. The only
one I see that you might have a problem with would be the wage slave. There
was no reason given for the contract on that one. The others are just slime
balls. If you're interested, let me know and I'll send details.

As far as a team is concerned, I've got a couple of mates from Ft Worth that
are looking to make a move to Seattle and would make good runners. As far as
local talent, you're about the only one I know well enough. If we started
trying to put a team together, we've got plenty of muscle, but have little
or no magic or 'trix support. Would you have any prospects in these areas?

In the meantime, I'm going to see if I can get more details on the wage
slave contract. I'm not into killing innocents just because a Corp thinks
they are expendable. I'll let you know what I come up with.]<<<<<
--Jazz <16:44:27/12-02-59.
Message no. 15
From: Bredget Stroud <bstroud@*********.COM>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 14:48:07 -0800
*****PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>>[I don't have a problem with any of these except the hit on the
"corporate nobody." If this person is such a nobody, why the hit? I've just
got a personal problem with unnecessarily killing someone just because a
Corp feels they are expendable. Got any more details on that one?]<<<<<
--Jazz <16:47:19/12-02-59>
Message no. 16
From: Jett <zmjett@*********.COM>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 19:15:56 -0500
> *****PRIVATE: Jazz
> >>>>>[Underworld figures and the scuzzbag sound do-able. Double-check
on the
> wage slave, though. I'm ready to move whenever you are, so whenever you've got
> the all-clear, I can be on it right away. I'll even bring out the bolts with
> red feathers for the special occasion. :>]<<<<<
> --Jett <19:15:41/12-02-59>
Message no. 17
From: "Paul J. Adam" <Shadowtk@********.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 00:31:05 +0000
*****PRIVATE: Blade
>>>>>[Word is you're a good man to have around in a bad situation.

Interested in a high-risk high-pay job?]<<<<<
-- Serpent <00:30:24/12-04-59>
Message no. 18
From: Avenger <Avenger@*******.DEMON.CO.UK>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 1998 03:29:15 -0000
*****PRIVATE: Jazz
>>>>>[First, apologies for my tardiness in replying, this was I'm afraid
unavoidable.

I don't mind if you take a partner Jazz, I have no stipulations on how you
operate just so long as the job gets done, I try not to limit any operatives
that I employ because that merely endangers them, which is unacceptable to
me. I may be able to renegotiate the amount payable to an increase of 25%
to allow for the extra pair of hands. If that is acceptable, let me know
and I will begin negotiation immediately.


As regards your request for information regarding the corp wage slave. I
don't know very much about the case in question. I do know that some
incidents involving an orphanage and several missing kids are involved
somehow, but I don't have full details regarding the situation. It may be
that I can gather extra information if you really require it, but I believe
the employer wishes to be kept out of it as much as possible. If you do
need extra information, please confirm your request and I will see what I
can do.]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <05:28:22/12-03-59>
Message no. 19
From: Bredget <bredget@*****.NET>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 1998 09:30:50 -0600
*****PRIVATE: Cat-o-nine
>>>>>[That sounds acceptable. We'll take all four. Anyway these need to be
carried out? Loud? Quiet? Messy? What about collateral damage? Oh, and what
was the timeline again?]<<<<<
--Jazz <09:30:29/12-05-59>
Message no. 20
From: Bredget <bredget@*****.NET>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 1998 09:31:04 -0600
*****PRIVATE: Jett
>>>>>[I got a little more info on the hit on the wage slave. It's kinda
sketchy, but I gotta feeling she falls under your definition of "deserves to
die." The Johnson said the contract was made because she was involved in an
orphanage and missing children. That's all he had, it's enough to convince
me.

Ready to get to work? I'll let the Johnson know we'll accept. Even if you
decide you can't do the corper, we can get the other three together and if
necessary, I'll take that one on my own. Meet me at my place at >>time<<.
Here's the address again in case you forgot, >>address<<]<<<<<
--Jazz <09:28:03/12-05-59>
Message no. 21
From: Peter Siems <p.siems@******.NET>
Subject: Re: A Jazzy little tune
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 1998 17:40:48 -0000
*****PRIVATE: Jazz
>>>>>[There is not to my knowledge any format required for the completion
of
the contracts, simply hit the targets and provide confirmation of a
successful hit and that will be sufficient. Collateral damage is
negotiable. Obviously too much would attract undue attention but as far as
I am aware the clients are not concerned overly, provided the targets are
eliminated. The timeline has actually passed as of this morning, however
because I was the cause of this delay it will have no effect on your
employment or payment. I will negotiate suitable recompense with the
employers. You may take as much time as necessary to deal with this
contract, I think it would be best to complete it safely and effectively
rather than rapidly and with consequently increased risk.]<<<<<
-- Cat-o-nine <17:40:11/12-05-59>
Message no. 22
From: Jett <zmjett@*********.COM>
Subject: Re: A jazzy little tune
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 21:02:28 -0500
*****PRIVATE: Jazz
>>>>>[Sounds good to me. Like you said, even if the corper doesn'tmlook
like my kinda gig, I can definitely do the others, no problem. Any word
onmhow the boss wants them done, and when?]<<<<<
--Jett <13:58:53/12-09-59>
Message no. 23
From: Bredget Stroud <bstroud@*********.COM>
Subject: Re: A jazzy little tune
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 10:18:18 -0800
*****PRIVATE: Jett
>>>>>[Well no word from the Johnson, so let's just go ahead and move on
these things. Meet me at the Easy Eight at >>time<< and we'll go over the
details. We're professionals, we can handle this.

Looks like the female is involved in some kind of child abduction scam or
something, or at least that's what I gathered from the employer. I don't
have a problem with putting a bullet in anyone that's hurting kids. What do
you think?]<<<<<
--Jazz <12:15:21/12-11-59>
Message no. 24
From: Jett <zmjett@*********.COM>
Subject: Re: A jazzy little tune
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 15:43:10 -0500
> *****PRIVATE: Jazz
> >>>>>[I'm with you on this. Child abduction is about as low as you can
> get...specially if kids are getting hurt. I'll be at the Easy Eight waiting
> for you.

I guess I should warn you. I'm pretty different. I've...changed a lot since you
last saw me, and not just in looks. You'll know what I mean when you see me,
but this is what I look like now, anyway.

+++++Attached: jett.jpg An image of Jett, thought slightly different than
before. Her hair is long again, ink-black. Her skin is deathly pale, almost
alabaster and seems to glow faintly from within. She's wearing mirrorshades,
but it's apparent that her facial tattoo, the purple triangle, is gone.

Looking forward to seeing you again, Jazz.]<<<<<

> --Jett <15:33:38/12-11-59>
Message no. 25
From: Bredget <bredget@*****.NET>
Subject: Re: A jazzy little tune
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 16:57:35 -0600
*****PRIVATE: Jett
>>>>>[You do look a little different, but that doesn't bother me. You're
actually the closest thing I have to a friend that I've got right now.

Anyway, I'll be at the Eight shortly, we'll talk more then.]<<<<<
--Jazz <16:56:47/12-11-59>
Message no. 26
From: Bredget <bredget@*****.NET>
Subject: Re: A jazzy little tune
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1998 09:54:14 -0600
*****PRIVATE: Jett
>>>>>[Ok, the first contract we need to take care of is the dealer in
Tacoma. Here's what I dug up since we talked last night.

+++++include scouting.dat

I've also gotten some aerial surveillance shots of where the target has been
meeting with the Jamaicans. It's a fairly open shipping dock that can be
guarded easily, but looks like it would be easy for a sniper to get a shot
off from one of the loading cranes. Since there is a bonus for the
Jamaicans, we can take out a couple of them too and still should be able to
get away clean. Looks like the best escape route is by water.

+++++include surveillance.vid

I'll check Shadowland and see if I can come up with a boat and a rigger. You
got any other ideas for this one?]<<<<<
--Jazz <09:52:03/12-12-59>
Message no. 27
From: Jett <zmjett@*********.COM>
Subject: Re: A jazzy little tune
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 1998 21:47:54 -0500
> *****PRIVATE: Jazz
> >>>>>[Piece of cake, I'm thinking. If you can set me up with the
rigger and
> boat, I can do it, no problem. I'm thinking that if I gotta take them out all
> at once, I'm gonna be better off with a rifle, since crossbow is slower to
> reload. Too bad I don't do any combat magic, I think a Hellblast might take
> care of the situation nicely...ah, well.
> Anyway, even if you can't get a rigger set up, I can still handle it. It'll be
> a hell of a lot messier, mind you, but it'll be do-able. Lemme know when the
> meet is, and I'll be there.]<<<<<
> --Jett <09:52:03/12-12-59>
Message no. 28
From: Bredget Stroud <bstroud@*********.COM>
Subject: Re: A jazzy little tune
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 07:09:44 -0800
*****PRIVATE: Jett
>>>>>[I got a hit for a rigger. Waiting to hear a response to my offer. I
figured we could afford >>good amount<< for services rendered, considering
the rigger will only be needed for a couple of hours.

Do you need anything else? Long range rifle? Ammo? Let me know and I'll
check a few connections in the market.

According to some info I cam across, looks like this guy is meeting with the
Jamaicans again Wednesday night. I'm sure we can set the plan into action
for that.]<<<<<
--Jazz <12-14-59/09:06:32>
Message no. 29
From: Jett <zmjett@*********.COM>
Subject: Re: A jazzy little tune
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 13:58:45 -0500
> *****PRIVATE: Jazz
> >>>>>[The cash amount is fine for the rigger. If he asks for more, I
can front
> you some, too. I'm still pretty well off financially from my last run.
> Considering I pretty much died on the run...well, let's say I was
> well-compensated for my troubles.

But anyway. I have the rifle and ammo. Top of the line. Makes me glad I learned
to use the sucker, cause it's almost as long as I am tall and fires slugs the
size of shot glasses...

> Wednesday night is chill. I might head down to the docks sometime tonight to
> case the place out myself. We can have everything ready to go for
> Wednesday.]<<<<<
> --Jett <12-14-59/13:58:32>

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