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Post by Anthony "Tony" Stark on Mar 15, 2014 23:03:15 GMT -5
It was an average night, things were quiet and silent. Wolverine was out on his typical patrol that he had done almost every evening to make sure everything was alright. But today he just felt like he was on edge. Something wasn't right, something bad was about to happen. Out of the corner of his eyes as he was about to head back in as he finished his patrol something shot out of the sky. He couldn't really make an idea of what it was but he knew it was nothing good. As it came closer it was more into view as he saw something black and gold. "Tony!" He said with one gasp as Logan shot off to go and see if everything was alright. Tony rarely ever came to the Avengers but this time it seemed urgent. He knew that Tony and the others had come from time to time to try and work together to defeat the brotherhood. Recently though, Tony had seemed to be shaken up by the Phoenix Force strike on his home. It was his home, that would have been the same that with Xavier if his mansion ever got destroyed.
Once Logan was on his way to see where Tony was landing he shut his eyes as he realized what had happened. Tony wasn't flying right as he smashed right into the ground with a loud bang that would certainly get someone's attention in the X-Men.It shook the ground with a massive shake that only Tony's armor could do. it might get everyone to come out. "Tony!" He called out again to see if his Avenger friend would respond. He felt like sending a message back to Xavier after seeing what had happened. 'Xavier I just saw Ironman come crashing down from earth. Something's not right with him. He wasn't flying right...Can you send one of the healers out? I know we're going to need more than one of them here.'' Logan said sending out the telepathic message towards him almost instantly and there was panic in his voice too.
As Logan came closer to the crash site he came over to where Tony was on the ground and he was stunned. Someone had been in a fight with him and it looked like he had just barely escaped with his life. He growled as he thought of several possibilities. Magneto. Doom. The list could go on and on. "Loga.." He tried to say but he cut him off. "Tony you need to rest and we need to give that rest to you. It's clear you're in no shape to even stand." Logan said as he carefully picked him p. But there was clear pain in it as he tried to pick up his friend. The armor shook as Logan knew that he had to see a medical bay soon. "I feel like Ironman's days are numbered.' He said in a soft whisper to Logan. "Don't say that Tony. You're not going to give up that easily." Logan said trying to push his friend. But it was clear Tony had given up his heroic ways.
How were the Avengers going to think or say to this once they found out about Tony's sadness and his thoughts of giving up? Well one part of it was working at it one day at a time. Tony had to recover again. It looked bad from what Logan had seen, there wasn't one edge or side of his armor that had been battered or beaten, clawed or scrapped. Whatever it was, it had managed to take Tony down and he had a fortress with him. He wondered if there was some other villain out there who was trying to make a name for himself...or herself. Logan looked back at Tony as it was clear he had suffered from this fight. The old man was starting to bring forth tears. Logan knew that Tony was a hard man on occasion but seeing tears? This was a side of him that he had not see before.
Maybe Ironman really was gone...He certainly hoped not.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2014 0:17:28 GMT -5
Hope had not been at the school for long, maybe a few short weeks since Logan, Jean, and Nate had come to see her. It had been a reluctant choice to go with them with hoping to gain better control of the Phoenix Force that lied within her, possibly even gaining that help from Jean or the Professor. For now though Hope was in the temporary room she had there meditating once again to focus her thoughts. She sat cross legged with her arms up, her index and middle finger curled with her thumbs in a circle and her eyes closed. Her wardrobe though was her usual traveling attire she had arrived in that timestream with and was currently her signature heroine suit she wore as an Avenger. Or least when she was one.
Despite her return, however, the young red head had made no effort to return nor contact the Avengers. She was still ashamed for what she had done to them and felt guilty for possibly causing more harm if she were to return later. Even trying to meditate was hard and right now was no better, so after an hour of trying she gave a soft sigh, opening her eyes to look around the bare room for a moment and thinking of the past months she had gotten there and the long time it had taken for her to let her walls to come down, to open up and make those bonds. Some had taken longer then others but there was no doubt Hope greatly missed those friendships and it hurt each and every day that she was away from those she had come to consider an extension of her family. But she just couldn't take that risk again.
Those thoughts were suddenly distracted though when she felt a shaking from the ground, making the teen stand in reaction. Was it an earthquake? An attack on the school? Her mind was racing a mile a minute now as she rushed from the room, passing several shocked students and worried staff as she now wanted to see what was going on and was actually one of the first to reach the stairway. But upon reaching it she was in time to see Wolverine come in with a familiar suit, a familiar person she didn't want to see. Yet, Tony's condition at that moment made Hope horrified as several of the students seemed shocked as well as Hope hurried down the stairs. "Tony!" She was immediately meeting up beside Logan, forgetting their passed arguments back in Alaska and previous tensions as she decided to walk with them. "Geez, you look like you've been put through a grinder."She murmured with obvious concern.
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Post by Anthony "Tony" Stark on Mar 16, 2014 8:56:11 GMT -5
"It was...It was..." Tony tried to talk but it seemed like his words weren't coming out. Clear exhaustion on his face as he tried to explain to Hope what had happened when he was out for that day. All he wanted was some time alone. But he got more than he had asked for as far as he was concerned. He gave a sigh as Logan continued to hold onto his friend so he could bring him back to the mansion. Logan glanced back at the two seeing that Tony's arch reactor was even flickering with the stress of the suit. "We'll let him talk when he's ready. It's clear he doesn't want to talk about it." Logan said back to Hope but he could see that even Ton was a bit surprised to see his young student there but kept silent the entire time.
Once they got back to the mansion steps several of the students were curious to see what was going on as they got glimpses of the weakened Ironman in his state. Some were shocked after his enterance that he had made moments ago after arriving at the school. Tony winced as he felt his chest and it was clear that several of his bones were broken from the fight, whoever had done this one thing was clear. Tony tried to defend himself and he only was shown no mercy not even towards a friend of his or even the title of being an Avenger meant anything to them. Several ideas of who could have doe this went through Logan's mind as he opened up the door to let himself and Hope back in as he turned to the students. "Everyone you're not allowed into the medical bay where we're keeping Mr. Stark. I hope you understand that Mr. Stark needs his privacy while recovering. If I catch any of you down there you'll be doing some detention time." Logan said in his serious voice and he was going to keep his word on this one. And Logan wasn't afraid of handing it out either. "Hope, you're an exception." He said as he looked back at the young Avenger and X-men.
"Hope..." Tony tried to say but it wasn't easy from the looks of things. "Can you call Yuki? Her number's in my phone....or Identicard." Tony said weakly but he had to at least let someone know about this on the Avengers. If anything he figured that Yuki or Pepper ought to know. Both of them would have come running.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2014 22:17:32 GMT -5
"You think I didn't notice that already wolf boy," Hope said back towards Logan as she followed beside him, looking quite worried for Tony, especially for his condition. Already she was channeling her powers around the school looking among the healers since Logan was forbidding the school to not come into the medical bay so she decided she might as well be of some use. Her mutant powers at least could help restore his body hopefully a little, even if it was just enough he could relax or not feel much more pain. Finally, she did manage to find one healer among the students and moved over to where Tony was laid down and stepped over to him, resting her hands near his arch reactor which she noticed was flickering.
This definitely wasn't a good sign, whoever had done this certainly had caused quite a bit of harm on the man and it seemed even mentally he was exhausted. "Hold on Tony, we'll help you I promise." She assured him as she began channeling the power she borrowed, her hands glowing orange as she demonstrated her mutant power to begin healing Tony's wounds, even his broken bones. In retrospect, Hope was possibly one of the strongest mutants in the school there that could easily be on the level of Jean, Xavier, and Nate or even her adoptive grandfather Scott Summers. Luckily though this didn't chance of triggering another incident with the Phoenix which she couldn't help wondering if Tony was angry with her about it. Despite what Logan said before it still worried her deep down.
Though as she heard Tony's request she gave him a slight nod before she paused for now to rest for a short time. "Of course Tony," She said as she managed to find his identicard and shifted through the numbers before finding Yuki's and pressing the button to contact the older Avenger, "Yuki, this is Hope Summers. I know this is Tony's Identicard but he's in some rough shape right now I don't know if you'll be able to get here any time soon but he wanted you to know at least and that he's here at the Jean Grey School."She told her, wondering if she'd get a reply.
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Post by Sarah on Mar 18, 2014 8:57:14 GMT -5
Yuki was back at the Avengers tower doing some paper work and setting things aside for Tony to look at later, and when her job was done where she was going to go to the training room. She may not be as strong as the real hero's in the Avengers tower but she needed to get her skills up if she was going to work here.. After being kidnapped by Doom had shown that... And she did not want to be used that way ever again! But she did not rush herself on the work as training could wait. But then all of a sudden her card went off. Yuki blinked as she picked it up and turned it on. That was odd she rarely got calls on this. " Hello?" She asked. And on the other end was Hope summers who was using Tony's card. When Hope told her what had happened Yuki's eyes grew wide as she stood up. "WHAT!!! Ok I will be right over in a few minutes!" Yuki said fear and concern in her voice. " Lucky come!" She called as she bolted as fast as she could out of her office with Lucky close behind, She then made to the roof of the building, she then took out a cube tossing it in the air and used her powers on it.
It soon unfolded into a high-tech looking hoover scooter. Yuki and Lucky both jumped on and soon where air born, By air it would only take a minutes to reach the school. Now Yuki had never been to the X-men school so did not know anyone there besides Tony and Hope.. But that was not going to stop her. Soon Yuki arrived at the school. She and Lucky got off the hover scooter and quickly put it way before running inside. Yuki then tapped into the computer to tell her where the Tony was. Once getting the info she needed she ran as fast as she could to the room Tony was. " Tony!" She said once she got there. He did not look good at all.. There was something missing like his fire had gone out.. She then ran to his side kneeling down next to the bed. Tears starting to form in her eyes. " Oh my goodness I;m glad you are ok." She said as she reached out and held Tony's hand. Lucky followed and jumped on a near by chair but said nothing at the moment.
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Post by Anthony "Tony" Stark on Mar 18, 2014 9:13:57 GMT -5
The pain made him wince hard as he shut his eyes in the end of where he didn’t to feel it anymore. Logan brought him to the medical center in his own room and Hope was there as well. Hope came over to his side as she began to channel her energy and her powers as she began to heal his wounds. The broken bones that he once had were no longer there as he felt his bones mending back to the way they would have been. It was such a bizarre feeling but towards the end he started to feel better. He felt a lot better. But there was no escaping the exhaustion that was still there. If he wanted too, Tony would have been asleep for at least two to three days. “Thank you, Hope.” Tony said as he looked back at her but it was clear there was a tired look in his eyes. Soon Logan began to help him take the suit off his body and soon it molded back into the suitcase form, but it was clear Tony would be spending several weeks doing repairs on it. Tony tried to stay awake but it was clear he was fighting it. He wanted to be around when Yuki arrived, or at least someone would let him know if he did fall asleep when she came.
It seemed like his answer was called, well Hope’s call anyways. I wasn’t long before Yuki arrived and he felt her hand in his. He felt ten times better just by being surrounded by the people that he had cared about and Yuki was one of them. “So am I Yuki. You see I had been in a nasty fight…I just barely managed to get away before I could get out. But the enemy compromised just about everything in my suit. I was running on fumes.” Tony said as he stared to explain what was happening. He couldn’t get it out earlier but he was trying his best to explain it to them. “I don’t know why he was following me or wanted to pick a fight but he did.” Tony said as he took a breath already guessing what the others would say or their looks on their faces. “It was Exodus’ doing.” He said finally.
Logan let out a low growl as he heard the name and was quite familiar with the name. Exodus? That was Magneto’s right hand man. Exodus was an Omega and even Tony probably wasn’t going to do very well against him with his telekinetic abilities. But who knew what really happened when Tony had been in a fight with the man. He was obviously in a lot of pain and almost on the brink of death. Somehow Tony managed to escape with his life, either that or Exodus spared him from a painful death. “Clearly the Brotherhood is trying to get the Avenger’s attention. That was no mere act of violence. Either that or Magento’s getting tired of hiding in Genosha for all these years and let loose his brotherhood friends.” Logan said as he had his theories on it but Tony seemed to have his own. “Well it was a few days ago I had a fight with some kid he called himself Soundwave. Both of us were beaten pretty badly and I had a feeling that fight was for revenge.” Tony said as he winced feeling where he was sore. He wasn’t about to try anything like standing or even walking he would probably fall right in front of the two. He had no energy right now so staying on the bed was probably the best choice for him.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2014 1:31:56 GMT -5
"See you soon,"Hope then turned off the card and set it aside as she finished healing Tony the best she could before stepping aside to let Logan help the man out of the suit. The damage it took and how beaten Tony was made the young teen cringe slightly. She had come to be use to such things, even use to seeing the likes of death since she was at a very young age so it really didn't phase her. But it still didn't mean she wouldn't be affected when it came to her friends. For now though she had done all she could and now could only watch as Tony tried to rest. Though, it wasn't long before she sensed a new arrival which she recognized easily as Yuki, knowing she was a mutant since she could sense them herself and soon watched the technopath run in with the robotic dog known as Lucky.
But seeing the two so close made Hope look away slightly, her mind shifting to a brief time of elsewhere. It was clear Yuki and Tony had been getting close over the many months and it couldn't be more obvious now. 'I almost wish it was someone else here rather then either of them.' She thought to herself, briefly taking out her phone almost tempted to make a quick call but quickly shook her head and put it away before hearing Tony beginning to talk.
When he went into explaining about the fight Hope became attentive, looking back at the battered and tired Tony as he told it was the mutant Exodus who had done this to him. It made her frown slightly, her gaze shifting towards Logan as he began giving his own theories which also had Hope wondering as well while deep down she was boiling inside at what that ancient mutant had done. It even seemed to spark that own fire in her she had begun to lose over the last month but she quickly shook this feeling off before it triggered the Phoenix. So she took a few deep breathes to calm those nerves before she spoke, "It might also be that the Brotherhood is preparing to truly make their presence known to the world. Don't forget the broadcast they made a while back and if there's been two in such a short span of time obviously they're getting bolder." She stated, deciding to give her own theory.
Leaning against the wall she crossed her arms in thought, "I could probably repel most of their team considering my own mutant powers or give them a distraction if we went against them. Unfortunately, as much as I hate to say this at a time like this, I am not returning to the Avengers but neither am I joining the X-men." Hope told them, knowing she likely could easily serve as a decoy for her team alongside some of the others but the memory of what she nearly did was still fresh in her mind and she clenched her fists. "Tony, I know it'll take time for you to heal and that fire in your spirit is dying away but you can't give up. The Avengers and the world need you more then ever if this is happening now, mean I'm sure Yuki and Logan can agree with that. They need Ironman and they need Tony Stark, if you give up now then the team will lose hope."
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Post by Sarah on Mar 19, 2014 15:38:07 GMT -5
Little did anyone know there was someone else just outside the door listening to everything that was being said. It was Charles the leader of the school who most people thought had died of old age. Though now he was back in his prime looking around to be in his twenties. He still had no hair but he could live with that. Now he knew the X-men would protest him showing himself but he could not stand by while a good friend had been hurt like this. " That is saddening to hear Hope. Though noble in the intent closing everyone out due to fear may not be the right choice. Though if that is the path you wish to follow we cannot stop you." Charles said as he spoke up knowing his voice would come as a shock to Tony, Hope. Yuki and Lucky. He then stepped into the room looking rather calm and his hands behind his back. Yuki had said nothing at this point as her mind was racing at the thought of the Brotherhood coming after the Avengers. Though she was soon snapped out of her thoughts when she heard a new voice. When she looked to see who it was her eyes grew wide as she let out a gasp. she stood up and took a few steps back in shock. " What!?? You.. Your alive and younger??? how??" Yuki said in shock. She may not have known Charles but she had seen the news of his passing was that all just a lie??
Charles smiled warmly as he looked at everyone in the room, he could feel the shock coming off, Yuki and Hope but Tony did not seem as shocked as he thought he would. " Hello old friend. it is good to see you again. And sorry for having to lied to everyone. I felt it was for the best." He said as he looked at Tony. glad he was not killed, though he could feel the fighting spirit. That worried him to say the lest, "And Hope is right, don't lose your fighting spirit, if the Brotherhood indeed has their eyes on the Avengers, your team will need you more then ever." Charles said though had a feeling those words will have little effect, when someone sets their mind to something it was hard to get them to change it..
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Post by Anthony "Tony" Stark on Mar 19, 2014 16:04:39 GMT -5
Tony nodded all of them were likely the answer to why the Brotherhood had been so active recently. At the rate they were going, Tony knew that the younger Avengers had to be ready if an attack came their way and would have to be prepared for the worst. Well they had been training since they had their powers for the first time, and that was like years ago already. Where did the time go? None the less, Tony was proud of them all and he was sure that the other Avengers were also. “All of them are good ideas I just wish we knew which one was the right one.” He said as he gave a soft tired sigh. He knew once their meeting was over he was probably going to fall asleep easily in the medical bay since he had hardly any strength to stand. “But it’s alright Hope if you don’t want to return to the Avengers. If anything, it’d be nice to see you at least visited. I know Francis and the others still miss you being around.” Tony offered if she wanted to come into the Avengers Building Tony wouldn’t hestitate in letting Hope in. She was a former member and as well as being a friend since the two had been through a lot even if it meant team wise or just in a small training session.
But the next few words really did seem to touch him as he listened to what Hope had to say. He couldn’t just abandon the Avengers. He had worked with them for almost 15 years now. He couldn’t drop everything as much as he wanted. He imagined as soon as he got back to the tower Steve would be giving him the same chat as Hope was doing here. Tony didn’t need to hear it twice. They needed him and as well as Ironman, if they didn’t have Ironman it was like they were missing a part of the team. “Alright Hope I’ll go back to the Avengers. As I imagine Cap would give me the same talk as well. As much as I would try to I can’t drop everything and hide in the shadows.” Tony sad as he held onto Yuki’s hand as he looked back at her for a little bit as he seemed to be with a bit of comfort when she was around.
However the next part surprised him but not near as much as the others probably were surprised by the approach. A familiar voice came into the room as Logan turned hearing Xavier as he calm walking down the hallway as he entered the room. “Hello Chuck.” Logan said with a soft nod to the headmaster. It was Xavier himself. He was alive and well. Yuki had every right to be so shocked like she was. Tony gave a soft smile towards Xavier glad to see that he was up and well, “I had my theories Xavier, but I kept them to myself. Sometimes having a quiet mouth is better than spreading things that may not be true around the world. I just had this nagging feeling that something wasn’t right when your ‘death’ had come. It had come too soon.” Tony said as he looked back at Xavier seeing the man now standing on all two feet. The last time he had seen him in person was when he had been in a hospital bed. Now the funny thing was he had once been in his place now.
“So that means that Scott was just the face, playing the role of the headmaster while you were here. But I’ll admit he did a good job of it. But Xavier there is one thing that I ask for you in return for helping me after this. If and when the Brotherhood is coming, we need help. The Avengers may have strong team members, but we can’t do it alone. I was wondering if we could do one of our old fashioned team ups again with the X-Men to try and take the Brotherhood down. You guys have known them for years now, and if we strike down with surprises of our own they won’t know what hit them.” Tony said as he paused, however he felt his arch reactor in his chest as he thought it wasn’t feeling right at first. Maybe he was just far too tired to even tell at this point. Even his arch reactor had been battered and beaten in the fight so he knew he had to get some repairs on that as well. “I’m alright, don’t worry.” He assured Yuki and the others seeing that he might be making them worry about his condition. “I think my arch reactor needs some repairs once I get back to the Avengers building.” He assured them. They had already done so much towards him, the last thing he needed was heart failure right in front of Yuki.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2014 20:17:08 GMT -5
"Tony, the Avengers need you more then ever and your their leader so for one of them to give in its going to be a major blow." Hope told him, trying to be the best encouragement she could muster, glad to hear he would at least try. Though when he insisted she at least try to visit she could only shrug, "I don't know Tony, I shall try but I can't guarantee that." She said honestly. It was going to be hard to trust herself of being around anyone anymore after that incident or if she were to become upset, stressed, and angered. What if she did lose control again? Who would end up killed because of her? Jean's words still echoed inside her slightly, how several lives had died because of Dark Phoenix which had Hope fearing even more now of becoming the next Dark Phoenix.
But then the sound of Xavier's voice broke through her thoughts and made her stand straight with shock at first. He was alive?! Not to mention young! "Professor Xavier!" She said in pure shock. So it had all been a lie, but it seemed only to make sure it wasn't discovered he was alive, healthy and well, and possibly to prevent the Brotherhood from knowing. And if they did know? This wouldn't go well. His words though made her look away, "I see reason to live in fear for what the Phoenix has done Professor, especially for what your previous student Jean Grey did as the Dark Phoenix. I do not wish to repeat history, nor do I wish to repeat mistakes of the past." She stated simply, making it quite clear why she was afraid and why she wanted to keep others at a distance. She didn't want to harm people she cared for and what Jean had told her Hope had gotten the gist of things had not gone well.
Looking back as Tony began to steer the conversation of possibly teaming up together Hope began to decide she was not needed. This conversation was best talked with among Avengers and X-men, neither of which she was any longer. She was merely there to learn some things from Jean and maybe talk through with her of what to expect or what to avoid. "I hope you recover well Tony, and I'm sure Yuki can help with your arch reactor. Being a technopath, she might even make it twice as better." She said with a faint smile before she excused herself from the medical bay and passed Xavier and Logan, leaving the room for them to talk.
It was time Hope began making plans for her own now. She planned to have a meeting with a certain Avenger before she'd make a final decision but likely even if she did return to the Avengers she might very well go back to a similar life she once had when she was with Cable.
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Post by Sarah on Mar 20, 2014 22:14:30 GMT -5
After getting over the shock of seeing the Professor alive Yuki took her place again at Tony's hand gribbing his hand tightly. She stayed silent though as Charles spoke to Hope and to Tony. Charles listened as Hope spoke, her words saddened him but he knew there was nothing he could do. So he watched as Hope left and knew he may not see her a long while. When Tony spoke up Charles gave a small smile when he said he thought something was not right but was grateful he had kept those thoughts to himself as it would not have been good if he would have told others he thought the X-men where telling a lie. As he went on Charles nodded when Tony asked if they could team up again like they have done in the past. "Yes of course Tony, the X-men are more then willing to help the Avengers. And if I have to I will go over there myself as well. Granted it will be a shock to the world I;m alive and young again I am willing to take the back lash it will cause." Charles said as he looked at everyone in the room.
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Post by Anthony "Tony" Stark on Mar 20, 2014 23:04:05 GMT -5
Hope seemed to have departed and he nodded to the redhead as she left the room on what she said. He hadn't even realized it at the time that he could have asked Yuki to help him fix it. As long as she wasn't grossed out or anything about his arch reactor. He knew some girls probably would be if they tried to touch it. "Thank you Hope. And to be honest I kind of have to if I want to get back to the Avengers. They need me." Tony said as he watched the young girl leave as the numbers started to change.
Though his attention turned back towards Yuki and Charles as the two spoke back and forth and he added to the conversation. It seemed that Xavier was more than happy to join in on the fight. Obviously he was going to have to keep this meeting with Xavier towards the other Avengers a secret. Not even Cap would know about it since he had spoken with him. That was going to be hard though to lie to the other Avenger leader, he was good at figuring Tony out even when he was trying to hide something. "Alright that sounds like a plan, Xavier. It's going to be hard though keeping it a secret from the likes of Cap or even the other older Avengers but I'm sure I can pull it off." Tony said as he trusted that Yuki could keep a secret as well from the others. The world wasn't ready yet to know that Xavier was back.
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