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Avalia

Time: After Midnight
Location: Roshmi City
Interactions: Grzegorz @Jamesyco
BGM: N/A

Inventory

Amaras: 65

Gear

• See 'Clothing'
• Wakizashi
• Two razor-sharp metal fans
• Throwing Knives
• Rope Darts
• Climbing Claws

Items

• Drystone (For sharpening weapons)
• Gourd of water
• Steel wire
• Caltrops
• Smoke Bombs

---

As Kuroi was ready to respond to the man speaking in some language unknown to him, his ears began to twitch as his eyes immediately shot to the sky. He squinted as he stared at the image of the talking skeleton head in the sky, carefully listening to every word that came from its mouth. After Aklenroth finished his speech, Kurai's eyes immediately shot over to the mounted man in armor, unsure of how to communicate with him properly. Despite all the ruckus his appearance had caused, no one seemed to be going after the outsider. It was strange, really, many Demihumans were most likely able to single out the scent of a human by pure genetic similarity alone. At least, that's how it was for Kuroi and his family.

The martial artist let out a small sigh as he carefully approached the man, wondering if he could find some sort of way to communicate with him. He stayed well out of the reach of Grzegorz's lance as he pondered for a moment. After a few seconds, Kuroi snapped his fingers and looked around the town for a spare piece of paper, be it a bag, a flyer, or anything that was big enough to write on. If he could find something he could write on and something to write with, Kuroi figured he'd at least be able to communicate with the man through pictures. Unfortunately, while looking around, he saw Grzegorz dash off to wherever he intended to go. Regardless, Kuroi had made up his mind to attempt to aid the human in any minor way possible. If he ever saw him again, that is. After all, Demihumans were very similar to full-bred humans, and it wouldn't be against Kuroi's nature to help a human out...provided his kindness wasn't met with kindness of course.

Regardless, all Kuroi wished for was to do a good deed. A silent one that could disappear in the night. All the other Demihumans would have possibly reported the man to the authorities by now or pounced on him themselves. Could their inaction perhaps be some mild form of empathy? Enough empathy to warrant turning a blind eye? Kuroi could only wonder as he began to follow Grzegorz far behind, hoping he'd eventually catch up to him.

Avalia

Time: After Midnight
Location: Roshmi City
Interactions: Grzegorz @Jamesyco
BGM: N/A

Inventory

Gear

• See 'Clothing'
• Wakizashi
• Two razor-sharp metal fans
• Throwing Knives
• Rope Darts
• Climbing Claws

Items

• Drystone (For sharpening weapons)
• Gourd of water
• Steel wire
• Caltrops
• Smoke Bombs

---

As Kuroi ventured through the nightly streets of Roshmi City, it wasn't long until he encountered the loud clopping of horse hooves on the pavement as he traveled into the heart of the city. From his perspective, a lovely, quiet night could only be ruined if there was some sort of emergency that required such cacophonous methods of travel - this was not the case. Driven by a mix of worry and curiosity, he followed the sound produced from the steed until encountering the crowd the unlucky man had landed himself into. Kuroi immediately sniffed at the air, ironically recognizing such an unfamiliar scent; one that was similar to his own but more akin to his human half. The demihuman immediately rested his hand on his fan, although he figured that he might not need to draw his weapon against the hussar, he figured that any sort of interaction with him could land him in jail. His hand on his weapon calmed his nerves as he approached the man, attempting to speak to him in English.

"Hail, armored rider! May I ask what business you have here?" Kuroi asked, raising his left hand upwards to wave at Grzegorz.

Although the night mostly shrouded Kuroi's animalistic features, if one looked close enough, ears and a tail as black as the night could be made out on his person. Not to mention that the tip of his tail was a brighter color than the rest of his fox-like traits. He was already well aware of what might happen if he didn't at least take a mild effort in obscuring his non-human features. After all, the man seemed quite disturbed! The kitsune kept his tail still and his ears flattened against his head, hoping the darkness would aid him in not causing further distress to the man.

Avalia

Time: After Midnight
Location: Roshmi City
Interactions: N/A
BGM: N/A

Inventory

Gear

• See 'Clothing'
• Wakizashi
• Two razor-sharp metal fans
• Throwing Knives
• Rope Darts
• Climbing Claws

Items

• Drystone (For sharpening weapons)
• Gourd of water
• Steel wire
• Caltrops
• Smoke Bombs

---

After a few hours of celebrating with the local populaces and a decent amount of drinking, Kuroi returned home for the night. Although the ambitious youth would find himself sleeping in until midday, he had decided to prepare himself for the journey he had told himself to take. Fame. Glory. Prestige. These were all things that motivated Kuroi to set out from home to attempt to become one of the best duelists Avalia has ever seen. In his small pouch, he made sure to add a few more tools to his arsenal; caltrops, steel wire, smoke bombs, and even his pair of climbing claws if he ever needed to scale something beyond normal capabilities. Besides the minuscule amount of wealth he had recently acquiring from the tournament, there wasn't much else Kuroi could think of that he would need to bring along with him.

After setting everything at the door, moonlight gleaming through the window invited Kuroi to take a walk around town one last time despite the darkness. He would definitely return to Roshmi City, especially if another tournament was taking place. However, he expected he wouldn't return to see his hometown for quite some time. A few months perhaps? Definitely no more than a year but it would be quite some time nonetheless. His parents already knew of his ambitions and how he would disappear after his final meal with them once the sun was in the sky. Opening the door and stepping outside, Kuroi breathed in the fresh air. He gently closed the door behind him, making sure little sound emanated before venturing onwards into the night.

Avalia

Time: Midnight
Location: The Arena in Roshmi City
Interactions: N/A
BGM: CHASER

Inventory

Gear

• See 'Clothing'
• Wakizashi
• Two razor-sharp metal fans
• Throwing Knives
• Rope Darts

Items

• Drystone (For sharpening weapons)
• Gourd of water

---

Were it not for the earthquake that was felt across the land, Kuroi would not have found his wakizashi fifteen feet away from him. He stared down at his opponent through the holes in his fox-shaped mask and merely took on an unarmed cat stance. His left foot and hand pointed towards the man he faced while his foot pointed away, causing a right angle to be created between his feet. His right hand rested on his hip, awaiting the oncoming attack. Kuroi's hand rested on the guard of his weapon - a metal fan to be exact. Gods know how suicidal it would be to use a metallic fan against an expert fencer but it was the only thing the martial artist had left. His projectiles spent, his sword out of reach, and his rope darts cut in half; the whole situation seemed hopeless for him. Kuroi's resolve did not waver and neither did the cat stance he had moved into. His left hand was shaped like a finger gun, pointed directly at the man he glared down.

It was the last round of the tournament, Kuroi versus the expert fencer everyone had cheered on since the beginning. Were it twenty or so years earlier, the crowds would be cheering for him! Alas, lineage, no matter how prestigious, began to falter when it came to Roshmi City's combat sports. Still, his bloodline was not without merit, nor without skill. The fencer tightened the grip around his rapier and parry dagger before rushing off towards Kuroi.

Twenty feet.
Fifteen feet.
Ten feet.

The young duelist quickly broke stance and slid his hand into the opening of his gi's trim, reaching for his metal fan. With a flick of the wrist and a quick outwards wipe, the fan unfolded perfectly into his. With exact timing and precision, Kuroi threw his fan at the fencer's offhand. Were it not for his opponent closing distance, the fan would have missed its target.

A cry of pain came from Kuroi's opponent and the advance on him slowed. The parrying dagger dropped to the floor, its hilt coated in its owner's blood. Crimson red enveloped the fencer's left forearm as the fan had created a flawless slice across his vein. Kuroi spun in a counter-clockwise position, simultaneously moving forward towards his opponent and bobbing downwards whilst his left hand reached for the other fan that hung from his waist. Upon finishing his spin, he met the flat of his unfolded fan against the rapier. Metal met metal, and the momentum of the spin caused the rapier to be knocked to the side, giving Kuroi a chance to move into his opponent's guard.

Kuroi spun around once more, folding his left arm and sending a powerful horizontal spinning elbow into his opponent's jawline. With his back pressed up against the fencer's body, his right hand checked the fencer's armed hand, making sure counter-strikes wouldn't be an option. He suddenly jerked his head back and slammed the crown of his head into his opponent's nose, further disorienting the fencer. Kuroi finished his spin and used the flat of the fan to smack the opponent right across the cheek. As the strike went through the opponent, Kuroi quickly flicked his wrist once more and closed the fan. His right hand grabbed onto the back of his opponent's head as he slammed his left elbow into the man's temple.

The fencer's knees suddenly buckled and Kuroi allowed him to drop onto the ground - a successful victory. Kuroi unfolded his fan and shot his hand outwards, letting out a cry of victory.

---

Time: After Midnight
Location: Roshmi City

Now fully re-equipped with all of his belongings, Kuroi took his leave with a pouch full of gold and more prestige added onto his and his family's name. Tonight was indeed a good night, one that may have resulted in a loss, but one that resulted in a grandiose, dramatic victory instead. Celebrations would be held at the nearest tavern he could find, and a-searching for one he did go!

Avalia

@princess

Removed Umbrakinesis from app and posted to Characters

Hello everyone

Ha. Boy, can I relate to that.

I started roleplaying here when I was fourteen years old, even though I signed up when I was thirteen. I did most of my roleplaying on my iPod for several years and it was easily the hobby that defined my upbringing. I both did GMing and regular playing. I was somewhat ambitious but not particularly successful. I guess I just didn't work hard enough. C'est la vie.

Anyhow, my dad was convinced that roleplaying was emotionally unhealthy and would lead to me attempting to act out my roleplays across the city. The older I get, the dumber that sounds in retrospect. He read my emails and implied that I had at some point agreed that I wouldn't do this sort of thing (which very definitely never happened, he had been recovering from years of drug abuse, general neuroticism and pretending to outgrow his own childhood trauma). So I would hide my hobby, getting guilt tripped and dropping in and out.

These days I'm just a regular flake, though. Long live the RolePlayerGuild. Pleased to have you back, @hide on mana. I'm more of a punk than a metalhead, but hey #WeAreTheCounterCulture. I admit, there is some cool musical stuff coming out of Japan. RPGs like Trails to Zero really make me wish I could read Japanese sometimes.

@Nightrunner

I don't think I ever had it THAT bad but I think we can still relate to each other, no? Thanks for the warm welcome! ^^

Hello everyone

Welcome to Guild!

Also, I love your avatar, although I thought it was a young Robert Smith, but then realized it was not and was sad.

But still, neato.

@Hellion

Naaah, it's just some androgynous J-metal boy-o who can sing. Thank you though!

Avalia

Hope my application will be alright. I'm hoping to have a sort of weapon collector gimmick going on with this character. Start him off with a few weapons but have him collect all sorts of weapons along the way which he can fight with. Would that be alright?

Kuroi Usagi

Casual Attire Battle-Ready Attire

Appearance

Height

• 5'9 ft/175 cm

Weight

• 150 lbs/68 kg

Hair Color

• Black

Skin Tone

• Caucasian

Clothes

• Casually, Kuroi wears a white, thin gi paired with a dark blue hakama.
• Underneath his gi he wears a simple white shirt.
• Over his kimono, Kuroi wears a black haori.
• For footwear, Kuroi simply wears a pair of white socks and straw sandals.
• Additionally, Kuroi often wears a helmet over his head that covers his eyes and is shaped in the form of a rabbit. It is made with a combination of leather and rabbit fur. This is most likely to honor his heritage.
• When wearing his Battle-Ready attire, Kuroi changes into a black gi and footwear akin to ninja tabi. He also wears a pair of black sode on his shoulders.
• Underneath his gi he wears a very thin white gi.
• When prepared for battle, Kuroi changes out his rabbit helmet for a fox mask that covers his face.
• Additionally, he also wears black wraps that go down his arms and around his hands.

Body

• Kuroi's body frame is slim yet mildly toned. Anyone can tell he's in shape and fully capable of combat.
• His eye color is silver.
• His ears and tails are black. The tip of his tail is gray.
• Despite his combat prowess, Kuroi's body is free of any nasty looking scars or marks.
• His voice can be rather quiet and soft at times but definitely masculine.
• Due to being part fox, Kuroi has enhanced senses of hearing and smell. This makes him an excellent sentry.
• Additionally, he is very fond of meat, fish, and chicken. And ear scratches too. Don't rub his tail though.

Psychology - Confident - Laidback - Determined - Open Minded

Likes

• Weapon Collecting
• Martial Arts
• Dueling
• Writing
• Loyalty

Dislikes

• Moral Blackness
• Ground Fighting
• Cowardice
• Betrayal
• Overly Clingy People
• Those who he deems 'thin-skinned'

Fears

• Losing his family
• Being enslaved or captured

Personality

• Laidback
• Determined and ambitious
• Analytical and open-minded
• Ambiverted: Enjoys being around others but also enjoys being alone when he needs or wants to be
• Loyal to his friends and allies
• Confident in his abilities and in his resolve
• Can be fairly friendly but also cautious
• Intuitive and vigilant in situations that make him uneasy
• Logical but not without emotion

Empathy

• He is able to feel empathy for others.
• He cares for his allies and friends.
• Although he is quite a logical person, emotions may override his judgment at times.

Reactions

• More times than not, Kuroi reacts to situations reasonably.
• In hostile situations, Kuroi reacts fearlessly and intuitively. He will always be ready to stand his ground.
• In social situations, Kuroi may not take much interest in those who are overly-clingy but overall enjoys being around others.
• In intimate situations, Kuroi may be reluctant to react at first but will soon let his heart get the better of him.

Mental Stats
Intellect
★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩

Wits
★ ★ ★ ★ ✩

Composure
★ ★ ★ ★ ✩

Wisdom
★ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩

Reasoning
★ ★ ★ ★ ✩

Mental Acuteness
★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩

Background - Duelist - Martial Artist - Blacksmith

Occupation

• Tournament Fighter/Wanderer

Living Family Members

Father

• Hikaru Usagi
• Is a blacksmith and a retired tournament fighter
• Renowned in Roshmi City as one of its best unarmed and weapon duelists during his prime
• Leads a surprisingly quiet life but is still recognized around the city

Mother

• Akane Usagi
• Helps Hikaru run the blacksmithing business but is also known as an unarmed and weapons trainer
• More low profile than Hikaru
• Has trained Roshmi City's law enforcement and military.

Current Companions

• None, at the moment. Almost anyone is welcome

Current and Past Lovers

• Currently single
• Has had a few relationships in the past but was mostly occupied by his ambitions

Group Status

• Kuroi works very well in a group and will help his allies when possible.
• However, Kuroi always prefers being assigned roles where he can work away from the group (e.g. reconnaissance)

History

• More will be revealed through character interaction
• Born to a blacksmith/champion duelist and a martial arts trainer. Overall raised in a surprisingly well-off environment
• Brought up by his two Vulpine parents in Roshmi City.
• Raised as a martial artist for his entire life but was expected to become a blacksmith.
• Also helped out his father with his blacksmithing business to make money so he could learn to (financially) fend for himself.
• Decided to pursue his father's old life as a tournament duelist instead of becoming a blacksmith as was expected of him.
• Although he did not want a blacksmith's life, he took a great interest in a weapon's functionality and aesthetics. This led him to become a weapon collector in life.
• Began to undergo more intense training upon reaching his thirteenth birthday.
• Began to compete locally in unarmed and weapon-based tournaments at the age of fourteen.
• Began to compete at a regional level at the age of sixteen and at a provincial level at seventeen.
• Began to compete at the equivalent of a semi-national level upon reaching his nineteenth birthday
• Received certification under his mother to teach his family's martial arts for whatever (morally reasonable) purpose.
• Became independent at the age of twenty and sought to explore the world and become a world-renown tournament duelist.
• He also wishes to expose the dirty politics and corruption behind tournaments and their organizations.
• Along the way, Kuroi wishes to collect all sorts of interesting weapons and be able to use his collection to its fullest in combat.
• Truly, he wishes to live his life as best as possible despite the hardships many have to endure. Although he wishes to live away from strife, he will eventually, most likely, feel his heart call him to action for the greater good.

Abilities and Weaknesses

Abilities

• Kuroi is a proficient hand-to-hand and weapons combatant
• He is proficient in using swords, knives, blunt weaponry, throwing weapons, and rope darts
• He is also capable of using weapons that require more specialized training (such as kusarigama and karambit knives).
• He has striking, grappling, and takedown capabilities but little ground fighting capabilities.
• He is an agile, dexterous individual.
• As can be expected, he can also be quite stealthy when needed.
• Due to his martial arts prowess, he also has a basic understanding of biomechanics.
• He's flexible. Although it may not matter to others, it gives him a bit of an advantage when in a grappling or disarming situation.

Weaknesses

• Kuroi absolutely abhors ground fighting due to his little experience with it. If he's forced to go on the ground, he's taking a weapon with him.
• Although he is dexterous and is strong enough to be able to put his skills to use, there are many others far stronger than him. Brute strength isn't something he can rely on often.
• Due to being a vulpine, scent and auditory-based attacks can be quite effective on him.
• There may be times when Kuroi chooses to be flashy for the sake of being theatrical. This can end up working against him.

Inventory

Gear

• See 'Clothing'
• Wakizashi
• Two razor-sharp metal fans (they're quite aesthetically pleasing too]
• Throwing Knives
• Rope Darts

Items

• Drystone (For sharpening weapons)
• Gourd of water
• Vial of Paralysis Poison [To be obtained at some point in the RP if the GMs allow it]
• Vial of Lethal Poison [[To be obtained at some point in the RP if the GMs allow it]
• Vial of Necrotic [To be obtained at some point in the RP if the GMs allow it]

Avalia

Kuroi Usagi

Casual Attire Battle-Ready Attire

Appearance

Height

• 5'9 ft/175 cm

Weight

• 150 lbs/68 kg

Hair Color

• Black

Skin Tone

• Caucasian

Clothes

• Casually, Kuroi wears a white, thin gi paired with a dark blue hakama.
• Underneath his gi he wears a simple white shirt.
• Over his kimono, Kuroi wears a black haori.
• For footwear, Kuroi simply wears a pair of white socks and straw sandals.
• Additionally, Kuroi often wears a helmet over his head that covers his eyes and is shaped in the form of a rabbit. It is made with a combination of leather and rabbit fur. This is most likely to honor his heritage.
• When wearing his Battle-Ready attire, Kuroi changes into a black gi and footwear akin to ninja tabi. He also wears a pair of black sode on his shoulders.
• Underneath his gi he wears a very thin white gi.
• When prepared for battle, Kuroi changes out his rabbit helmet for a fox mask that covers his face.
• Additionally, he also wears black wraps that go down his arms and around his hands.

Body

• Kuroi's body frame is slim yet mildly toned. Anyone can tell he's in shape and fully capable of combat.
• His eye color is silver.
• His ears and tails are black. The tip of his tail is gray.
• Despite his combat prowess, Kuroi's body is free of any nasty looking scars or marks.
• His voice can be rather quiet and soft at times but definitely masculine.
• Due to being part fox, Kuroi has enhanced senses of hearing and smell. This makes him an excellent sentry.
• Kuroi also has enhanced sight which is greater than a regular human's. He is also able to see things quite clearly in the darkness too compared to humans.
• He is dexterous and has reflexes beyond that of a regular human due to being part fox. This only further enhances his agility.
• Additionally, he is very fond of meat, fish, and chicken. And ear scratches too. Don't rub his tail though.

Psychology - Confident - Laidback - Determined - Open Minded

Likes

• Weapon Collecting
• Martial Arts
• Dueling
• Writing
• Loyalty

Dislikes

• Moral Blackness
• Ground Fighting
• Cowardice
• Betrayal
• Overly Clingy People
• Those who he deems 'thin-skinned'

Fears

• Losing his family
• Being enslaved or captured

Personality

• Laidback
• Determined and ambitious
• Analytical and open-minded
• Ambiverted: Enjoys being around others but also enjoys being alone when he needs or wants to be
• Loyal to his friends and allies
• Confident in his abilities and in his resolve
• Can be fairly friendly but also cautious
• Intuitive and vigilant in situations that make him uneasy
• Logical but not without emotion

Empathy

• He is able to feel empathy for others.
• He cares for his allies and friends.
• Although he is quite a logical person, emotions may override his judgment at times.

Reactions

• More times than not, Kuroi reacts to situations reasonably.
• In hostile situations, Kuroi reacts fearlessly and intuitively. He will always be ready to stand his ground.
• In social situations, Kuroi may not take much interest in those who are overly-clingy but overall enjoys being around others.
• In intimate situations, Kuroi may be reluctant to react at first but will soon let his heart get the better of him.

Mental Stats
Intellect
★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩

Wits
★ ★ ★ ★ ✩

Composure
★ ★ ★ ★ ✩

Wisdom
★ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩

Reasoning
★ ★ ★ ★ ✩

Mental Acuteness
★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩

Background - Duelist - Martial Artist - Blacksmith

Occupation

• Tournament Fighter/Wanderer

Living Family Members

Father

• Hikaru Usagi
• Is a blacksmith and a retired tournament fighter
• Renowned in Roshmi City as one of its best unarmed and weapon duelists during his prime
• Leads a surprisingly quiet life but is still recognized around the city

Mother

• Akane Usagi
• Helps Hikaru run the blacksmithing business but is also known as an unarmed and weapons trainer
• More low profile than Hikaru
• Has trained Roshmi City's law enforcement and military.

Current Companions

• None, at the moment. Almost anyone is welcome

Current and Past Lovers

• Currently single
• Has had a few relationships in the past but was mostly occupied by his ambitions

Group Status

• Kuroi works very well in a group and will help his allies when possible.
• However, Kuroi always prefers being assigned roles where he can work away from the group (e.g. reconnaissance)

History

• More will be revealed through character interaction
• Born to a blacksmith/champion duelist and a martial arts trainer. Overall raised in a surprisingly well-off environment
• Brought up by his two Vulpine parents in Roshmi City.
• Raised as a martial artist for his entire life but was expected to become a blacksmith.
• Also helped out his father with his blacksmithing business to make money so he could learn to (financially) fend for himself.
• Decided to pursue his father's old life as a tournament duelist instead of becoming a blacksmith as was expected of him.
• Although he did not want a blacksmith's life, he took a great interest in a weapon's functionality and aesthetics. This led him to become a weapon collector in life.
• Began to undergo more intense training upon reaching his thirteenth birthday.
• Began to compete locally in unarmed and weapon-based tournaments at the age of fourteen.
• Began to compete at a regional level at the age of sixteen and at a provincial level at seventeen.
• Began to compete at the equivalent of a semi-national level upon reaching his nineteenth birthday
• Received certification under his mother to teach his family's martial arts for whatever (morally reasonable) purpose.
• Became independent at the age of twenty and sought to explore the world and become a world-renown tournament duelist.
• He also wishes to expose the dirty politics and corruption behind tournaments and their organizations.
• Along the way, Kuroi wishes to collect all sorts of interesting weapons and be able to use his collection to its fullest in combat.
• Truly, he wishes to live his life as best as possible despite the hardships many have to endure. Although he wishes to live away from strife, he will eventually, most likely, feel his heart call him to action for the greater good.

Abilities and Weaknesses

Abilities

• Kuroi is a proficient hand-to-hand and weapons combatant
• He is proficient in using swords, knives, blunt weaponry, throwing weapons, and rope darts
• He is also capable of using weapons that require more specialized training (such as kusarigama and karambit knives).
• He has striking, grappling, and takedown capabilities but little ground fighting capabilities.
• He is an agile, dexterous individual.
• As can be expected, he can also be quite stealthy when needed.
• Due to his martial arts prowess, he also has a basic understanding of biomechanics.
• He's flexible. Although it may not matter to others, it gives him a bit of an advantage when in a grappling or disarming situation.

Weaknesses

• Kuroi absolutely abhors ground fighting due to his little experience with it. If he's forced to go on the ground, he's taking a weapon with him.
• Although he is dexterous and is strong enough to be able to put his skills to use, there are many others far stronger than him. Brute strength isn't something he can rely on often.
• Due to being a vulpine, scent and auditory-based attacks can be quite effective on him.
• There may be times when Kuroi chooses to be flashy for the sake of being theatrical. This can end up working against him.

Inventory

Gear

• See 'Clothing'
• Wakizashi
• Two razor-sharp metal fans (they're quite aesthetically pleasing too]
• Throwing Knives
• Rope Darts

Items

• Drystone (For sharpening weapons)
• Gourd of water
• Vial of Paralysis Poison [To be obtained at some point in the RP if the GMs allow it]
• Vial of Lethal Poison [[To be obtained at some point in the RP if the GMs allow it]
• Vial of Necrotic [To be obtained at some point in the RP if the GMs allow it]

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