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Charles Phipps
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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 Posted - 06 Apr 2006 : 21:36:10
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Originally posted by Charles Phipps
Oh and a question you should feel free to ignore if you don't want to answer it.
Does Danilo still have feleings for Bronwyn?
They were friends who, a long time ago, hopped into bed a time or two. They're still friends. |
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dannyfu
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 07 Apr 2006 : 00:41:16
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| Hi Elaine, forgive my laziness because I think this might be discussed somewhere on this site and possibly on a thread I might have even taken part in a while ago, but I can't rememeber.I read that you had a story that was going to be in Realms of the Elves, but you had to pull out. An Elaine Cunningham story really would have rounded out that anthology perfectly.Are there plans on publishing that story anywhere and anytime soon? I figured the best person to ask about the future of that story would be you. |
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Charles Phipps
Master of Realmslore
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 07 Apr 2006 : 12:01:18
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Originally posted by dannyfu
Hi Elaine, forgive my laziness because I think this might be discussed somewhere on this site and possibly on a thread I might have even taken part in a while ago, but I can't rememeber.I read that you had a story that was going to be in Realms of the Elves, but you had to pull out. An Elaine Cunningham story really would have rounded out that anthology perfectly.Are there plans on publishing that story anywhere and anytime soon? I figured the best person to ask about the future of that story would be you.
Yes, I'd planned to write a story entitled "The Tree of Souls," about Prince Lamruil's venture into the inhospitable northlands to search for a location for a new elven outpost. This was supposed to be a novella--about 15,000 words, or twice the length of the usual Realms of XX short story. Opportunities to publish something of that length are fairly rare, and I'd have a tough time telling this tale in a shorter format, so I don't anticipate publication any time soon.
That was a scary time. I'd been having severe headaches that made writing for any length of time impossible. I had my eyes checked and was told I had macular degeneration, a condition that can lead to severely diminished vision. Then I went to a retinal specialist, who assured me that I did not have MD, but I DID have a "sub-clinical detached retina," a condition that can lead to blindness. Yikes. Surgery isn't indicated at this time, but they're keeping an eye on changes and developments. That was a over a year ago. I went in just last week, and things are still looking okay. But at the time, I simply wasn't able to spend enough time at the computer to get everything done. Something had to give, and the novella was it. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 07 Apr 2006 : 12:19:17
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Originally posted by Charles Phipps
I wonder what Arilyn has over Bronwyn (aside from cuter ears).
Is Liriel on the outs with the Church of El for her revealing the Enclave?
It can be difficult to define why a man falls in love with one woman and not another, and it's seldom a matter of one woman being "better" than another. Timing is important. I've heard arguments that it's quite literally a matter of chemistry--a subliminal pheremone attraction--but I'm not quite ready to go there. Danilo is very fond of all things elven, so in many ways Arilyn fits his concept of the feminine ideal. He admires her strength of character and her straight-forward, no-bullshit approach--quite refreshing after the petty games of Waterdhavian nobility.
I don't think it's quite accurate to speak of a "Church of Eilistraee," any more than we can address IRL "The United Church of Wicce." Like modern-day Wiccans, the Dark Maiden's followers are not exactly a highly organized group. There are enclaves here and there, as well as solitary practitioners. I think it's fair to assume that many of the drow from the Prominade Temple are pissed with Liriel. Qilue lost a lover in the final battle in Daughter of the Drow, and a daughter in the final battle of Windwalker. It may well be that she will want nothing do to with Liriel for a very long time. But it doesn't necessarily follow that Liriel will be considered anathema by ALL followers of Eilistraee, or by the goddess herself. |
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dannyfu
Learned Scribe
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108 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2006 : 18:07:31
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Whoa, Something very similar just happened to my sister, luckly she too will regain her slight loss of vision over time and they caught it before any permanent damage was done. I am very glad to hear that you are recovering as well .
As for the story, that sounds soooo exciting and I look foward to the day when it is finally published. Thank you for the quick reply.
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Amaril
Acolyte
Australia
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Posted - 13 Apr 2006 : 02:01:08
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Greetings Elaine,
I have a rather simple (I hope!) question for you, or anyone else who can help! Unforuntately my novels are pack away in a box, thus I can't simply go and reread Silver Shadows.
From memory, was the story based in Tethyr or Amn? What happened to Foxfire? Why was Arilyn's mother's body there?
Apologies for going over old ground here, just need some clarification.
Thanks in advance.
Sweet water and light laughter until next.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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36804 Posts |
Posted - 13 Apr 2006 : 03:37:41
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Originally posted by Amaril
From memory, was the story based in Tethyr or Amn? What happened to Foxfire? Why was Arilyn's mother's body there?
Tethyr, Foxfire is still around and in fact appeared again in Dream Spheres, and it wasn't Arilyn's mother, it was one of her moonfighter predecessors -- Zoastria. I don't recall now whether or not we ever found out why her body was there. |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
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Posted - 13 Apr 2006 : 06:00:14
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She was sleeping, of course. Duh
Seriously speaking, my memory says we don't find out what the body was doing there - but the last two times I've tried clarifying something related to Elaine's past or future work that memory has proven to be jumbled, so...
And hmm...doesn't Foxfire get a mention in Lands of Intrigue as well? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 13 Apr 2006 : 06:11:14
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Originally posted by Kajehase
And hmm...doesn't Foxfire get a mention in Lands of Intrigue as well?
A couple of mentions actually... with references to the "Rogue's Gallery" article in DRAGON Annual #1.
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Winterfox
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 13 Apr 2006 : 06:54:18
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Originally posted by Kajehase
And hmm...doesn't Foxfire get a mention in Lands of Intrigue as well?
Yeah. He's mentioned as a "Duke Foxfire", to be precise, if memory serves. I think it describes him as an ambassador for the elves or something. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 13 Apr 2006 : 15:52:16
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Tethyr, Foxfire is still around and in fact appeared again in Dream Spheres, and it wasn't Arilyn's mother, it was one of her moonfighter predecessors -- Zoastria. I don't recall now whether or not we ever found out why her body was there.
The scene in the assassin's treasure trove indicated that Zoastria's resting place had been discovered, and her unspoiled lifeless form was "collected" and considered a curiosity, a treasure of sorts. The story of her grave's despoiling was not told, nor were the details of her "death" given.
It it HAD been, no doubt game designers and other novelists would be doing a brisk business in glass coffins, and other writers' adventurers would be tripping over former moonfighters. For that matter, moonblades would probably become a sort of magical embalming tool, capable of taking a worthy person of any race and flash-freezing them for further use.
Bitchy, moi? Mai non!
Zoastria's story is a variation on the "once and future" trope, in which a hero lies in deathless slumber, awaiting a call to duty and an enchanted weapon. There's quite a bit of Arthurian allusion in the moonblade lore, and this is a particularly overt example of it.
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Winterfox
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Posted - 13 Apr 2006 : 16:14:53
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
It it HAD been, no doubt game designers and other novelists would be doing a brisk business in glass coffins, and other writers' adventurers would be tripping over former moonfighters. For that matter, moonblades would probably become a sort of magical embalming tool, capable of taking a worthy person of any race and flash-freezing them for further use.
Bitchy, moi? Mai non!
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 19 Apr 2006 : 18:40:42
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A surprising number of people emailed me to ask about my recently-deleted author blog. Apparently a lot more people read it than posted on it, and some expressed regret over its demise.
So. It's back up at www.ecwritingjournal.blogspot.com. This will focus on work in process and thoughts about writing and related subjects.
I've also started a Reading Journal, where I'll record thoughts on some of the books I read. Its URL is www.ecreadingjournal.blogspot.com.
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Kuje
Great Reader
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Posted - 19 Apr 2006 : 18:50:38
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
A surprising number of people emailed me to ask about my recently-deleted author blog. Apparently a lot more people read it than posted on it, and some expressed regret over its demise.
So. It's back up at www.ecwritingjournal.blogspot.com. This will focus on work in process and thoughts about writing and related subjects.
I've also started a Reading Journal, where I'll record thoughts on some of the books I read. Its URL is www.ecreadingjournal.blogspot.com.
YAY!
I was so bummed that you took it down. :( It was part of my morning wake up, hey, let's see what's new on the news, journals, comics, etc, routines. :) |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 01:46:36
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Yeah, what Kuje said.
I'm glad you brought it back, Elaine. Thanks!
As am I.
Both Elaine's and Steven's journals are daily rituals for me...
Elaine... I'm enjoying your reading journal as well. You've just helped me select my next non-FR-novel book to read .
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 02:13:31
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Yeah, what Kuje said.
I'm glad you brought it back, Elaine. Thanks!
As am I.
Both Elaine's and Steven's journals are daily rituals for me...
Elaine... I'm enjoying your reading journal as well. You've just helped me select my next non-FR-novel book to read .
Yeah, I'm definitely going to look into Dead Beat, at some point in the future... |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 02:22:16
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| Dead Beat is a lot of fun, but I'd strongly suggest that you read the previous Harry Dresden novels first, if you haven't already. |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 02:22:56
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Aye, glad to have you baring your (writing) soul to the ether again, Elaine. Just because we don't comment doesn't mean we aren't interested.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 02:23:10
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Yeah, I'm definitely going to look into Dead Beat, at some point in the future...
Yep. Dresden reminds me so much of a very old and now retired PC I used to play in a friend's GH campaign.
And I'll second EC's motion for reading the other Dresden novels first. I didn't, and it kept me confused for quite the while... .
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 03:31:58
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Just because we don't comment doesn't mean we aren't interested.
Good to know. :)
That said, my ambivalence toward blogs--and the short duration of previous incarnations--is rooted in their time-consuming nature, and is fueled by that little voice that keeps telling me it would have made more sense to add those 500 words to a manuscript. From time to time I argue with that voice, maintaining that author blogs are rapidly becoming as de rigeur as author websites. Of course, the voice proceeds to list some of the highly successful writers who don't bother with either.
These dialogues can be annoying, but on the bright side, I seldom get lonely. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 03:50:40
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Dead Beat is a lot of fun, but I'd strongly suggest that you read the previous Harry Dresden novels first, if you haven't already.
So noted. I shall do that.
Other than Realms novels, I've only read one novel that was suggested by authors here. And I really liked that one novel (Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell). I'm willing to take that chance again. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 04:18:35
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Just because we don't comment doesn't mean we aren't interested.
Good to know. :)
To be honest, I don't post to many blogs... but that's mainly due to time constraints. So what Krash said holds true for me as well. I'd love the time to go through both yours and Steven's blog and post frequently... but I'm almost always looking and reading them while at work.
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That said, my ambivalence toward blogs--and the short duration of previous incarnations--is rooted in their time-consuming nature, and is fueled by that little voice that keeps telling me it would have made more sense to add those 500 words to a manuscript. From time to time I argue with that voice, maintaining that author blogs are rapidly becoming as de rigeur as author websites. Of course, the voice proceeds to list some of the highly successful writers who don't bother with either.
I've often said that maintaining blogs, emails, and posting at message boards could almost be jokingly referred to as a second-job of sorts for most people. Never a day goes by that I don't seriously acknowledge just how much time is taken up in the day chatting online, answering emails and visiting message boards. I can only imagine what that must be like for a professional writer such as yourself.
But regardless, we are thankful for this insight into your writing and reading regimes Elaine. We appreciate the effort .
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KnightErrantJR
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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 04:28:35
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You know, just keeping up the campaign journals for our groups campaign used to wear me out (and I am sure will again, once we start up a regular campaign again), almost more so than actually writing the adventures and DMing for the group, so I can only imagine that writing about what you are writing about would increase the stress exponentially.
Then again, it would be fun to hear you argue with yourself. If you can, record it sometime and post it to the site. ::evil grin:: |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 20 Apr 2006 : 15:03:02
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Then again, it would be fun to hear you argue with yourself. If you can, record it sometime and post it to the site. ::evil grin::
Such arguments are seldom entertaining. I've often thought, however, that a DreamCam would be a marvelous invention: stick a couple of electrodes to your temples at bedtime and record your dream in DVD form (technology that advanced probably wouldn't have a VHS option...) for future viewing.
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Aquanova
Seeker
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Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 04:12:28
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Such arguments are seldom entertaining. I've often thought, however, that a DreamCam would be a marvelous invention: stick a couple of electrodes to your temples at bedtime and record your dream in DVD form (technology that advanced probably wouldn't have a VHS option...) for future viewing.
That'd be something; I'd invest in one.
Anyway, you've yet to see me in your thread Elaine, but I'd first like to take the time to say that you are by far one of my favorite FR authors (scratch that-- authors in general) along with Paul Kemp and Ed Greenwood, and I'd like to say that the Starlight and Shadows trilogy was absolutely marvelous. Thank you for your fantastic work.
In addition... seeing as my playgroup is essentially destroyed, I've turned more to the fluff and novel products of FR, and in the future, thoughts have come to me to tempt me into writing fanfiction in the future. I suppose you along with other great FR authors' work had inspired that latent interest of mine.
However, one of the characters that may be implemented would be a water genasi, who shares some very close traits to your Azar (indeed, I decided to change my character's name because it and Azar shared the exact same four letters of their name). While not identical, as I said, they share several traits (which I suppose is not too uncommon in the literary world, due to the ever-possible constraints of the human imagination), which may look conspicuous.
In my defense, I had conceptualized this character far before I read your S&S trilogy, in fact, before I even knew said trilogy existed. Trust me, I had many a "WTF?!  " moment reading your novels. And along with the name, the character has evolved as to be unique and as original as I could make it.
Out of respect and courtesy, I ask you if it would be okay if I ever used such a character in one of my fictions. Hell, this idea may pass me by, and I may never even develop said fiction. I just figured that since it'll be a long time before I even put to ink (or keyboard ) these ideas, I might as well ask you way before anything ever happens (if it even does).
Please forgive my long post, and if it's possibly overbearing. Thank you for your great works, and take care. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 16:31:19
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Hi, Acquanova. Thanks for the kind words.
I have no monopoly whatsoever on water genesi, so write away. Certain traits do seem to suggest themselves, but there's lots of room for variation. It should help that Azar is definitely a few french fries short of a Happy Meal, and by reason of insanity she is not a "typical" water genasi--if indeed there IS a norm. |
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Aquanova
Seeker
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Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 18:36:52
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Hi, Acquanova. Thanks for the kind words.
Heh, I think you deserve them.
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I have no monopoly whatsoever on water genesi, so write away. Certain traits do seem to suggest themselves, but there's lots of room for variation. It should help that Azar is definitely a few french fries short of a Happy Meal, and by reason of insanity she is not a "typical" water genasi--if indeed there IS a norm.
True, but your works definetly educated me about Faerun, and how fantasy literature should be written. I just wanted to do it the right way and ask you, seeing as your great execution of maritime settings and drow culture certainly tinted my imagination.
Cool. Thanks Elaine, and once again, you (and the other FR writers) are awesome.  |
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