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September 17, 2022 at 9:52 am #117650
@freedomwriter76
A little gasp is heard from a shadowy corner. On further inspection, a cloaked figure can be seen.Â
You caught me!
So…
Yes, I’m enjoying reading this. My knowledge of Marvel has extended to people’s names. XD
I love the way you’re building the kids as each one slowly opens up. It’s really fun to read!
*Slips back into shadowy obscurity*
You have listened to fears, child. Come, let me breathe on you... Are you brave again? -Aslan
September 17, 2022 at 2:45 pm #117668Anonymous- Rank: Chosen One
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@godlyfantasy12. @queen_of_alvastia. @elishavet-pidyon. AHHHH, THANK Y’ALL!!!!! đđđ
And yes Queenie, Pierce is in the dungeon. He is currently picking a fight with Sorren, remember? XD
@godlyfantasy12. They all need a big group snuggle. 𼰠I’m thinking I might actually write them in the living room for the next chapter, but we’ll see. đ
@elishavet-pidyon. Waves as you come out of the shadows.I sure did! đ
Yay! Maybe I shall extend your knowledge much more. đ XD
Aww, thank you!
This is all really an experiment in developing characters and giving clues as time goes on, lol. XD I like the way it’s going though, and I’m glad y’all love it too! đ I’m glad it’s fun to read! đ đ
Waves as you disappear back into the shadows
(Oh, and I’m sure y’all are ready for some fluff. So, I’m planning on writing a happier chapter soon! I promise! đĽ°)
September 17, 2022 at 2:53 pm #117671@freedomwriter76 YES!! I hope Sorren beats him up! (The only time I will feel proud of my villain is when he defeats another villain who abuses little kids)
Yay! Happiness ahead! Yeah I need it…
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September 17, 2022 at 3:01 pm #117675Anonymous- Rank: Chosen One
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@queen_of_alvastia. YESSSS!!!!!! (TAKE HIM DOWN SORREN!!!!Â
wow, never thought I’d cheer for Sorren! XD)I think we all do…hehe. đĽ°
September 17, 2022 at 3:08 pm #117677@freedomwriter76 You said it girl!!
YeahÂthe only time ever! Hear that Sorren? Beat him up for us, ‘kay?Yes…. *grabs another tissue* đ¤§đ¤§
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September 17, 2022 at 6:53 pm #117691Anonymous- Rank: Chosen One
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@queen_of_alvastia.Â
That fight in the dungeon is gonna escalate…XD XD XDÂYes, Sorren, get rid of our problem! đI KNOW…my BABIES!!!! đĽ°đĽ°đĽ°đ¤§đ¤§đ¤§
September 17, 2022 at 7:13 pm #117695@freedomwriter76Â
I know right?!Yes Sorren, help us out here just this once!! XDđđđđđĽđĽđĽđĽ
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October 3, 2022 at 3:41 pm #118602Anonymous- Rank: Chosen One
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@ava-blue. @godlyfantasy12. @elishavet-pidyon. @gracie-j. @queen_of_alvastia. 4 more chapters!!! I promised y’all some fluff, so there’s two fluffy chapters, then we go back into some more angst. And just…beware…cliffhanger incoming! đ
Chapter 25
She pulled the blanket up to her chin.
With everyone in the living room along with pillows and blankets, it was actually warm.
Clint tapped her shoulder. âNatâŚâ
She turned to face him. âYeah?â
âNat is wearing a hat on top of a mat. And she thought her best friend was very much like a cat.â
Natasha laughed. âWhat in the world are you doing?â
âShe was very mad and had called a cab.â
âClintâŚwhat are you doing?â Bucky asked, turning to face them both.
Clint turned to face him. âJust trying to make Nat laugh.â
Natasha laughed again. âWell thenâŚmission successful.â
Wow, Clint could be a freak.
Clint chuckled again. He nudged Bucky. âHey, repeat this to Steve.â
âAre we playing telephone now?â Natasha asked, as Clint whispered something into Buckyâs ear.
Yep, they were playing telephone.
Natasha smiled. Now she was curious to see how it ended.
Telephone didnât ever end how it started.
âClintâŚwhat did you say?â
âThe elephant was eating peanuts at the circus.â
Natasha smirked. âCanât wait to see how that ends.â
âMe too.â Clint replied.
Natasha laughed.
Eventually, the saying finally got around to all the kids, finally ending with Pietro.
âThe giant was meeting peanuts at the ruckus.â
A short moment of silence.
Then laughter.
Natasha couldnât stop laughing.
Clint laughed beside her. âNoâŚit was the elephant was eating peanuts at the circus.â
The others only laughed harder.
âAnother one!â Pietro cried, laughing.
Natasha glanced at Nick, Phil, and Maria. It was a school night.
Nick smiled. Leaned over and whispered something into Peterâs ear.
Peter was finally smiling.
Peter turned to Tony, and another round began.
Natasha smiled.
Glanced at Clint.
Squeezed his hand.
âThereâs nothing better than this.â Clint whispered.
Natasha nodded.
âYep. Nothing better.â
Chapter 26
Maria cracked open four eggs.
The cookies would be ready before bedtime.
âHi Maria!â
âHello Peter.â She replied, turning around with a smile.
Peter grinned. âWhat are you doing?â
âMaking chocolate chip cookies.â Maria replied. Began mixing the wet ingredients.
âReally!? Yummy!â
âYes, very yummy.â Maria replied with a chuckle.
He was so adorableâŚsweetâŚinnocent. How could anyone ever hurt him?
Or any of them, for that matter?
âIâm gonna go play outside!â Peter cried.
âOkay, haveâŚwait, is anyone else outside?â
âYeah! The others!â
âThen have fun.â Maria called after him.
But Peter was already gone.
She shook her head. They were crazy, that was for certain.
But she loved them with everything she had.
Before long, she finished the cookies and put them in the oven.
She washed her hands. Wiped them dry on her apron.
She walked over to the back door and stepped outside into the cool September air.
Almost two months now.
Time flew.
All of the kids were in the backyard, playing football.
The older ones pretended they couldnât run from nor catch the younger, and laughter filled the air.
Maria smiled. Glanced at Nick and Phil, who were watching the kids as well.
They turned to her, and both smiled.
Maria glanced at an outdoor table, which had a pitcher and cups on it. âWho wants apple cider?â
Hands shot up.
Maria laughed. âOkay then. Come on over then.â
Within a few moments, they were all sitting in the grass with cups, talking and laughing.
All of the kidsâŚand a fewâŚfriends.
âPepper, look what I found!â Peter cried, holding up an empty snail shell.
Pepper, from where she was sitting beside Tony in the grass, looked up and smiled. âAwesome Peter. Let me see.â She offered. Peter dropped into her lap, and she handed her cup of cider over to Tony.
Peter showed her the shell, and Pepper examined it with awe, making PeterâŚsmile and laugh.
Maria smiled. Tony had made a good friend.
So had Steve.
Maria glanced over at where Peggy was sitting in between Steve and Bucky in the grass, making both boys laugh, something neither of them ever did enough.
She smiled.
Friends were good for them.
In many ways.
âAunt MariaâŚ?â
Maria smiled and turned her attention to Wanda. âWhat is it, Wanda?â
ââŚI donât feel good.â
âYou probably got hot from playing football.â Nick replied with a small smile.
Wanda shook her head. âMy stomach hurts.â She set her cider down.
Maria pursed her lips.
Viruses were going around, what with school having just started back a few weeks ago.
Plus, they were getting into flu season.
âDoes anything else hurt?â Maria asked softly, setting her own cider down.
âMy headâŚâ Wanda whispered.
And, Maria noticed, her eyes were a little glassy. She moved closer to Wanda. She bent down and kissed her forehead. Surprisingly, Wanda didnât even try to pull away. Her head felt warm.
Maria took Wandaâs hand. âCome on. I think you may be running a fever. Weâll check your temperature.â
âIs she okay?â Phil asked from across the yard, where he was talking to Pietro and Bruce.
âYes. I think she may be coming down with something though.â Maria replied.
Pietro ran over. âAre you okay, Wanda!?â
Wanda slowly shook her head. âMy stomach and head hurtâŚâ
âIâm taking her inside to check her temperature. You can stay outside. Iâll be back in just a few minutes.â Maria told him.
She squeezed Wandaâs hand and led her inside.
Chapter 27
Being sick wasnât fun.
It never was.
And now Wanda was sick!
It wasnât fair!
Wanda didnât deserve to be sick!
Pietro drummed his fingers on the living room table. Theyâd finished their cider and gone inside after Pepper and Peggy left. Now they were âcalming downâ before bedtime.
So they could be ready for school tomorrow.
But Wanda was stuck in bed!
She HAD to get better!
Pietro always wanted his sister Wanda around! He loved her, after all!
MaybeâŚhe could help her get better.
He had an idea!
Wanda had said her throat hurt tooâŚand Pietro knew popsicles were good for that!
He needed to get one from the freezer!
He knew they had someâŚheâd seen them!
NowâŚhe needed to get oneâŚwithout anyone seeing him. Like heâd done to get foodâŚthe food at the orphanage always left him hungryâŚso he had to get more.
Now heâd get a popsicle for Wanda!
Pietro looked around. No one was paying attention.
He ran into the kitchen, opened the freezer, grabbed a popsicle, rushed out, and rushed up the stairs to his, Wanda, and Peterâs room.
âWanda! I got a popsicle for you!â
Wanda smiled. ââŚA popsicle? I love popsiclesâŚâ She whispered, her voice raspy.
Pietro grinned and handed her the popsicle. âJust for you!â
Wanda slowly took it and unwrapped it. She put it in her mouth. âThatâs yummyâŚwho told you to get it for me?â
âNo one!â Pietro replied. âI just thought youâd want one!â
Wanda immediately took the popsicle out of her mouth. ââŚYou took it? PietroâŚI thought you wouldnât anymore!â
âWouldnât do what? I wanted to help you!â
âSteal, Pietro!â Wanda replied, her voice cracking.
Pietro raised an eyebrow.
He was always hungryâŚrunning made him tired if he was hungryâŚand heâd always stolen before.
What was Wandaâs problem now!?
âIâve done it before!â
âButâŚbut that wasâŚâ
âItâs for you, Wanda! I didnât take something for myself this time!â
âAnd!? YouâŚyouâll get in trouble!â Wanda cried, eyes wide.
Pietro scoffed.
He was never caught. âI never get caught! They never realized Iâd taken food before!â
âIf they find out, youâll get in trouble!â
Pietro shook his head. âNo, I wonât.â
He never had before! He was good at getting things fast!
YeahâŚthey realized it was missing, but they had never caught him!
âYou might!â Wanda cried.
The bedroom door opened.
Pietro turned around with a grin.
Someone was coming to visit Wanda!
How nice!
Peter stopped in the doorway. âWhereâd you get a popsicle Wanda!?â
âOut of the freezer, where else would it be?â Pietro asked.
Popsicles had to stay cold!
âAuntie Maria said none were left!â Peter replied, hugging his stuffed bear tight.
That couldnât be true. Pietro had gotten one!
âI got one for Wanda! That means there are some!â Pietro replied.
Peter raised an eyebrow. Set his bear down on his bed. âAuntie Maria said there werenât. And Auntie Maria said cookies will be done soonâs!â
âOoh, yummy!â Pietro cried.
Peter grinned. âYeah! I hope you gets better soon Wanda.â
ââŚThank you.â Wanda whispered.
Peter skipped back out of the room.
âPietro, you almost got caught!â
âBut I didnât! I never do!â Pietro replied.
âYou might! Youâll get in trouble! Theyâll punish you!â
Pietro shook his head. âNo, they wonât. Iâve never gotten caught!â
The door opened again.
âWanda, Pietro, what are you two doing up here? You two were beingâŚa little loud.â Phil said, stepping into the room.
âUncle Phil!â Pietro cried. Hugged him.
He loved Uncle Phil!
Phil hugged him back, then looked up at Wanda. âWanda, how are youâŚwhere did you get that?â
Pietro glanced at Wanda. âThe freezer, Uncle Phil! She got it from the freezer!â
âMaria said none were left. Unless that was the last oneâŚâ
Pietro shrugged. âI guess so!â
âBut how did she get it without anyone noticing?â
Wandaâs eyes went wide.
She was scared.
Pietro looked up at Phil. âI donât know, Uncle Phil!â
âWanda, how did you get that?â
Wanda shrugged.
Phil turned his attention to Pietro. âPietroâŚdo you know how she got it?â
Pietro looked back at Wanda.
She was soâŚscared.
She was almost ALWAYS scaredâŚever since Mama and Daddy went to the place up above.
Pietroâs gaze fell.
Now he felt sick.
âI do, Uncle PhilâŚâ
Phil raised an eyebrow. âYou do?â
ââŚI stole itâŚfor Wanda. So she could have a popsicleâŚcause a cookie wouldnât feel good for her throatâŚâ
A moment of silence ensued.
âPietroâŚwhy would you do that? You could have just asked.â
Tears coursed down Pietroâs cheeks in big drops.
âIâm sorry Uncle Phil! I didnât mean to make you mad! I wanted to help Wanda! Iâm sorry Uncle Phil! I know youâre mad!â
âPietroâŚPietroâŚno.â Phil got down onto one knee in front of him, grabbed his hands, holding them still.
Pietro sniffed and met Philâs eyes.
Heâd stole.
Heâd made Uncle Phil mad.
He was a very bad boy.
âIâm sorry!â
âPietroâŚI know. I know youâre sorryâŚand kid, Iâm not mad. A little disappointed, yes, but not mad. Iâm not mad about the popsicle. Itâs just a popsicle. But you know not to steal, right?â
Pietro nodded. âYeahâŚbut IâŚI had toâŚI was hungryâŚâ
âAt the orphanage?â
Pietro nodded as tears continued to course down his cheeks. Heâd made Uncle Phil mad. âI didnât mean to make you mad!â
âPietroâŚIâm not. Pietro, itâs okay. Iâm not mad. I promise.â Philâs arms wrapped around him. âIâm not mad. Itâs okay. Itâs just a little mess up. Itâs fine.â
âBut IâŚI was bad!â
âYouâre learning, Pietro. Adapting to a new home. Itâs okay. We all make mistakes. And I promise, Iâm not mad.â
Pietro wiped at his eyes. âAreâŚare you sure?â
Phil smiled. âIâm certain.â He wrapped his arms around Pietro.
Pietro leaned into his embrace. Wrapped his arms around Philâs neck.
âI love you Pietro.â
ââŚI love you too, Uncle Phil.â
Chapter 28
âThat was good parking, Bucky. Great job.â Nick praised.
Bucky grinned.
Tony clapped with Sam.
Sam had done an amazing job too. Not perfect, by any means.
Bucky was better.
But then againâŚheâd driven a motorcycle for Pierce and Rumlow back at the orphanageâŚeven at thirteen.
It probably wasnât much different.
At least for Bucky. Bucky walked over. Fist-bumped Sam.
âTonyâŚyour turn.â Nick said, motioning towards him.
Tonyâs heartbeat increased. âIsnât it getting late?â
âThe sunâs still up. Besides, you need hours for nighttime too.â Nick replied. He opened the driver door. âCome on.â
Tony slowly obeyed.
He got into the driverâs seat. Closed the door.
Nick got into the passenger seat. Buckled.
Tony did the same. Adjusted his seat and put his hands on the wheel.
âNowâŚyou have to start the car firstâŚso turn the key.â
Tony did as instructed. The carâs engine rumbled to life. At least he wasnât driving the big van.
âNowâŚtake the car out of park and put it in drive.â
Tony obeyed. And before long, they were going.
He drove around the small subdivision. No one was on the road.
âGreat job. Youâre a natural.â Nick praised.Tonyâs muscles didnât loosen.
Maybe he was stiffâŚbut he couldnât stop being stiff.
After a while, Nick told him to go back to the house.
Tony began to do so, and was almost back into the drive, when a car drove by on the other side.
And Tony slammed on the brakes.
The brakes screeched.
But the truck was coming too fast.
âTonyâŚTonyâŚwhat is it?â
âGet me out!â
âTonyâŚthe driveway is right there. Youâre almost-â
âI donât care!â Tony yelled.
His heartbeat was fast.
Too fast.
âPlease! Just get me out!â
He stared at himself in the mirror.
At the new arc reactor in his chest.
They had goneâŚso fast.
And he hadnât even been able to say âI love youâ one last time.
âTonyâŚwhatâs wrong?â
âGet me home! Please!â
âTony, youâre in the driverâs seat. I canât.â
Tony unbuckled.
Flung the driver door open.
Nick got out as well. âTony! Wait!â
He ran back towards the house.
Tears coursed down his cheeks and his heartbeat continued to increase.
He ran onto the grass.
When his heartbeat slowed.
And even stopped.
Tony fell and hit the grass.
âTONY!â
October 3, 2022 at 4:05 pm #118603@freedomwriter76
AWWWW PIETRO IS SO CUTE đ
AND TONYYYYYY!!!! NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
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#ProtectSebOctober 3, 2022 at 4:27 pm #118604Anonymous- Rank: Chosen One
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@godlyfantasy12. I KNOWWW!!!! SOOOOO CUTEEEEE!!!!! <3 <3 <3
I KNOOOWWWWWW!!!! AGHHHHHH!!!!!!!
But thankfully, I have another chapter. In the next chapter they’ll see Tony. Don’t worry, he’s fine. But I’m sure you’ll love this chapter…I certainly do. SOME SASSY LOKI TIME!!!!! XDXDXDXD @queen_of_alvastia. @ava-blue. @gracie-j. @elishavet-pidyon.
Chapter 29
Steve shifted Peterâs weight to his other arm. Peterâs arms wrapped tighter around his neck.
Heâd been crying almost non-stop since Tony had been rushed to the hospital.
Phil, Maria, and Nick had followed the ambulance in the car, leaving Loki in charge until Thor got home from work.
After he did, Thor had gotten them some dinner from a fast-food place heâd taken them to, and then up to the hospital, where they were now.
Steve glanced around the waiting room.
Bucky was sitting with Wanda and Pietro, playing rock, paper, scissors, keeping them both calm.
The others wereâŚquiet, comforting each other in almost complete silence.
And, of course, Steve was comforting Peter.
He held Peter even closer.
Peter sniffed and wrapped his arms even tighter around Steveâs neck.
Loki rubbed Peterâs back. âHeâs probably tired tooâŚâ
âIâm sure.â Steve replied.
Loki smiled faintly. ââŚAre you okay Steve?â
âYeah. Iâm fine.â Steve replied.
Bit his lip.
Everyone always said he was a horrible liarâŚbut maybe Loki wouldnât be able to tell like everyone else could.
Loki raised an eyebrow. ââŚYou sure?â
âYeah. JustâŚworried about Tony.â Steve replied quietly.
Loki slowly nodded. ââŚWe all are. Especially Nick, Phil, and Maria.â
Steve slowly nodded.
He heard quiet breathing, and he noticed that Peter had fallen fast asleep.
âHeâs asleepâŚâ Loki whispered.
Steve nodded. âI noticed.â
âHello there, Steve. Or should I say punchee magee?â
Loki wrapped an arm around Steve. âWhat do you want, Alec?â
Alec smirked.
His left arm was in a cast and sling, and his nose was even bandaged.
Steveâs punch had done all that?
WellâŚAlec had gone through a wall.
âIâm here with my parents and sister. We were seeing a friendâs mom thatâs in the hospital right now. What are all of you doing here?â
âTony is in the hospitalâŚbut itâs not like youâd care.â Steve muttered.
âDo you think Iâm that horrible Steve? I do care, actually. And I hope he gets better soon.â Alec grinned.
Steve scoffed. âThatâs the fakest lie Iâve ever heard.â
Alec gasped. âNow Iâm hurt. Do you think Iâm horrible or something?â
âPretty close to it.â Steve snarled.
Alec didnât care a whit about any of them. Heâd made that very clear.
âAh, I do not believe we have met!â
Steve looked up as an orange haired woman walked over, a girl about Natashaâs age or maybe a little younger, beside her.
âIâm Abigail, and this is my daughter and son Alice and Alec. You are Nickâs kids, correct?â The woman smiled.âYes Maâam, we are.â Thor replied with a smile.
She nodded, then looked around the waiting room. âOh dear, where is that husband of mine? Oh, there he is! Alexander, sweetheart, look whoâs here!â
Pierce came over, a smile on his face. âNickâs kids! Well, it is good to see all of you! Why are you all here at the hospital?â
âTony is in the hospital. Weâre trying to figure out whatâs wrong. He collapsed in the yard.â Thor replied.
Steve glanced at him.
Thor had his fists clenched, but behind his back so Pierce wouldnât see.
âOhâŚIâm so sorry to hear that. I hope he gets better soon.â Pierce whispered.
âI do too.â Alec agreed.
Steve scoffed again. âNo. You. Donât.â He snarled.
Abigail raised an eyebrow, and Alice gasped. âThat was rude!â She cried.
Pierce laughed. âWellâŚdoesnât someone need an attitude adjustment?â
Steve wrapped his arms around Peter tighter.
His heartbeat increased.
But Pierce couldnâtâŚwouldnâtâŚdo anything.
Right?
âNick hasnât dealt with your problems, has he?â Pierce laughed. âI knew he wouldnât be a good father, especially for you. You need aâŚfirmer hand. And Nick most certainly does not have that. Phil and Maria most certainly donât.â
âWellâŚNick doesnât handle things the way you do,â Loki replied, âbut that doesnât mean heâs not a good father.â
Pierce raised an eyebrow. âAnd how would you know?â
âIâve been his son since I was four years old. Thatâs how. Maybe Nick, Phil, and Maria have a different idea of discipline. And it seems to have worked.â Loki stepped in front of Steve. âMuch better than your methods have.â
âAnd what is that supposed to mean?â Abigail asked, her eyes narrowing.
âSimply put, your son is a bully. I wouldnât be surprised if your daughter is as well. Donât you think that shows that your methods of discipline arenât exactlyâŚworking?â
âExcuse me?â Pierce snarled.
Steve clutched Peter even tighter.
Peter stirred and awoke. âSteveâŚtoo tightâŚâ He complained.
Steve loosened his grip.
âThe way you disciplined Steve didnât work either, did it? He still caused trouble, didnât he? He still stole and lied. SoâŚmaybe Nick has the right idea. Besides, from what Iâve heard, you donât discipline. You abuse.â
Abigail gasped, and Pierce took a step towards Loki.
But Loki didnât budge.
He held his chin high and stood.
Steve didnât understand how.
âLearn your place, Loki.â
âI know my place. I know where I belong and who I am. And I donât need people like you to tell me what my worth is. Good day, Mr. Pierce.â Loki turned around. Interlocked his arm with Steveâs. âCome along, Steve. Letâs go sit with the others.â
October 3, 2022 at 5:07 pm #118605@freedomwriter76 YESSSSSSS GET HIM LOKIIIIII!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!
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#ProtectSebOctober 3, 2022 at 5:13 pm #118606Anonymous- Rank: Chosen One
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@godlyfantasy12. YESSS!!! LOKI, SHOW HIM WHO’S BOSS!!!!! XDXDXDXD
Pierce needs to be shown his place, just being honest. *shrugs*
October 4, 2022 at 1:25 pm #118620@freedomwriter76 Love it!! And honestly, for you characters who can’t drive quite yet, I am right up there with you. I’m 15 and still have NO idea how to drive!
Where'd I get ya this time? The liver? The kidney? I'm runnin' outta places to put holes in ya.
October 4, 2022 at 6:34 pm #118640Hehehe… I’m well past fifteen and still haven’t even started driver’s Ed.
(And yes I’m stalking this forom. Have to figure out how to write an AU, right? Of course right.)
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