NEUVILLETTE

a figurehead of rightful fate.

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are you stranger to yourself, do you wonder if your thoughts belong to someone else ? all those times you seemed to change. formed opinions, or lost your mind in a rage. was that even really you, or were you walking in another's shoes ?

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ㅤ001. hello! first things first, note that some aspects of this portrayal are mere interpretations of what we have in current canon. i will try to update this as new information is garnered and i develop new perspectives. but, sometimes i will purposefully diverge from canon bc i do not always enjoy hyv's choices. feel free to ask me why i have done certain things because i put deep thought into my characterizations. neuvillette is a special interest of mine & i enjoy talking about him. i like a lot of things and love listening to people talk about their interests! i promise i do not bite! i will only write with people who are 18+. if i reply late to things, it isn't your fault, i simply am busy and sometimes struggle with energy. and if i lose interest i always say something, so don't worry !

002. if you ship neuvifuri or focallette— you can like what you like — but please do not talk about them around me, it makes me uncomfortable. this is because they look related + clearly have been placed in narratives to parallel other familial dynamics in the game's latest events ( ayato + ayaka , zhongli + hu tao ). so, that's why, before you ask. my neuvillette is a lesbian : i write with my companion's wriothesley who is a butch lesbian <3. i do not plan ships with anyone else's portrayals. i am a monoshipper for wriolette/neuvithesley, if you don't like my ship that is quite alright, just please do not be rude about it or speak poorly of it in my presence because it's unnecessary. you like what you like, i like what i like. be normal. speaking of which, please do reach out to me for platonic dynamics bc i enjoy writing them a lot! i don't like rushing things inorganically but i don't force slowburns either.

ㅤ003.ㅤ i do not feel great writing with portrayals that don't have thought put into them. please try to match in effort! canon-divergent interps are always welcome, so long as there is depth and deliberate reasoning. no prominent triggers other than preferring spoiler / content warnings for the obviously potentially disturbing content. also, please do not leave me to be the only one fleshing out ideas for our dynamic. again, i enjoy a match in effort, that is all i'd like ! do not leave me to do all of the work ):

004. to be honest, i only kept this section because it'd look lopsided without it. i don't really look to write nsfw for neuvillette outside of anything with wriothesley. so, skip over this if you want. i would consider myself familiar in writing NSFW. i do not have a preferred versatility. however, i will always prefer there is a dynamic established beforehand. the thing i enjoy about smut is exploring what it could tell you about a character and their mannerisms, as well as the bond shared. i do focus on that within my responses if there is enough substance. as far as kinks go, nothing weird. just use common sense. i'm not too keen on smut oriented rps unless i know you or am already attached to the dynamic. i'm really not a fan of smut with no plot and i don't like writing it with just anyone, because i prefer to keep some tact.

ㅤ005.ㅤ my characters are all trans or NGC . i am very divergent from general gender expectations and i don't tolerate people who have qualms with such sentiments . also if you're one of those weird people who are hard-stuck to a certain character versatility or obsess over the concept of tops vs bottoms without a good reason or explanation, i do not care for you. leave me alone. boo. boring. i also really don't care what your opinion is on my identity headcanons if it's negative, so cry about it. my portrayal of neuvillette is transfem, and i do mainly use she/her pronouns for her. i consider her to be non-binary and / or some form of agender.

ㅤ006.ㅤ hopefully this plethora of standards and boundaries doesn't come off as pretentious! i promise i can prove to be friendly, and i love hearing other people's insights when there's base to their conclusions (: other notes include that i tend to mirror literacy . nothing below semi-lit unless it's a quick rp / banter . at least 1 reply every 3 days. credit to my friend dain for my literate rp layout which i use sometimes, thank you so much !! (: <3 the spotify playlist listed was a gift from my lovely friend kiki, and my rp icons i use are made by me. also, if you're going to talk to me about my interp and try to intercept my ideas or interests, just don't interact with me because i honestly don't gaf. sorry.

𖥔 un

one can quickly surmise neuvillette’s presence through the sight of her slender and tall being. beneath her embroidered fabrics are iridescent fins & scales that make a canvas of : neuvillette’s hips, collarbones, extremities, and joints. there are caudal fins which cloak her chest. although the iudex does not engage in so much physical activity, she possesses a natural frame of muscle — being of draconic origin comes with its perks. ( click here for body hc, i think it's similar to alucard tepes' build ). her legs easily give in at times, all due to experiencing a chronic fatigue (which parallels to myalgic encephalomyelitis). my interpretation of neuvillette is bheel, french, and indigenous. in turn of her origin and where she has grown up, neuvillette expresses a northern french accent (also known as ch’ti). it leaves her words more prevalent, and they could potentially be easily muddled to a foreigner who is not familiar with fontaine’s dialect. she possesses faint age lines, although immortality’s left her aging rate to be the equivalent of molasses, and she is still considered a younger dragon. after all, it’s yet to take away the shiny complexion which neuvillette exerts (as can be seen here. in sickness, the sensitive rhinesphores which crown her head can pale in color. Also, it can be quickly determined that the iudex is one for outward appearance, but there are aesthetic elements which come naturally to her, as a hydro sovereign blessed with many beauties ; an example of this are the pearls embedded into her skin, similar to piercings. they’re pure physiology, bared in the same fashion as a clam — irreplaceable mock piercings that ornament neuvillette’s venus dimples, navel, collarbones, and upper lip (click this for example). teeth are retractable, but pay homage to sharp fangs. oh, and she has quite a tongue : ( click me ). last but not least, neuvillette is well-versed in cosmetics. usually, she dons eye makeup in order to accent intense irises that reflect the primordial sea in which she’d been given rise. otherwise, natural dark circles hollow lower eyelids — so much that she veils them with concealer. her ears can also downturn when certain emotions surface, and neuvillette’s fingers are webbed a light blue. she harbors a tail that does not make view on her physical form, most of the time. In places of comfort, this tail may reveal itself if she so chooses. speaking of which, her arms are a canvas of blue and cerulean marks of hydro. there is a reason they are cloaked with frilled gloves and eloquent sleeves. they would draw far too much attention. neuvillette's lips grow a purple and blue hue when she is flustered, leaving her pursing her lips as a way to diguise it (although, of course, ineffective).

𖥔 deu

now that focalors has returned the dragon’s pearl, neuvillette harbors boundless capabilities. It was mentioned that neuvillette remained in meropide’s quarters after the potential primordial water outbreak to aid the recovering people. Due to the hydro sovereign’s all-reigning potential, her powers do not only wield offensive & defensive techniques, but also healing properties. Water is an essential aspect of most lives, and because of that, she can regulate the essence of blood ; therefore, she can shift many properties of the body. one thing i will note is that she is not used to utilizing water to sustain lifeforms, so it can grow to drain her. furthermore, this is not the only affinity to hydro which she possesses, because it also grants her the ability to sense the emotions & communications of others. of course, such a high skill ceiling can grant a lot of grievances if the feelings which certain waters harbor are overwhelming. as it was stated, while neuvillette was looking into the fountain of lucine during her story quest, it is possible to lose hold and cause the memories of the water to overboil — engulfing whoever else is in proximity and granting them a similar cinematic. after all, that was how the traveler was able to gauge neuvillette’s tragic experience involving vautrin and carole. however, it unveils the ability to engage in talking to animals & monsters alike, although it may not occur in the traditional sense. given she is not entirely human either, it should not strike as a grand surprise! in neuvillette’s teapot dialogue, she talks of how vishaps regressed in sight as they evolved, eventually unable to see color. it is likely that neuvillette may meet a similar fate, somewhere down the line — bound to eventual colorblindness. neuvillette’s pupils are a white star-shape ; but, that light color quickly dilates and overwhelms her lilac irises upon experiencing fondness. her draconic features do not stop only at that : i’ve concluded that the iudex is an odd concoction of being both warm-blooded and cold-blooded — also known as exhibiting mesothermic traits. there is a theory that dinosaurs ( which are the real world’s equivalent of vishaps ) surmounted being able to regulate their body temperature to some extent, but not entirely. this would explain why she is of reptilian descent, but looks to avoid the sun. it is the reason neuvillette often uses her parasol while she is out (click here for the parasol design) ! all in all, neuvillette's powers as the fully fledged sovereign appear to be boundless when it involves her elemental assignment. the sky is the limit, truly. this being said, she is not keen on martial prowess when it comes to movements which disregard her usage of catalyst abilities. there has never been much use for her to use her body alone ; albeit, she possesses the physical strength of her ancestors. neuvillette weighs, and can carry, far more than she looks ! but, again, she is still getting used to manipulating her full powers, so it depends on her development how versatile she is.

𖥔 trois

neuvillette is transfeminine and doesn’t have a preference for how she is addressed, but mainly goes by masc nouns. she struggled to grasp the concept of gender or orientation labels before being given explanations by lady furina ; ever since then, she’s accepted its significance in society wholeheartedly. admittedly, a lot of her draconic behaviors & sentiments parallel to autism, so do with that what you will. continuing on, the iudex is quite the unexpected hoarder. this includes an arrangement of seashells (specifically beryl & star conches ) and trinkets which she finds upon the ocean floor. As a matter of fact, she possesses collections ; seashells, assorted cups or chalices, and teabags from the duke that she cherishes & yet does not have the heart to spend. moreover, she keeps her favorite flowers close to her, and a good example of this are the potted plants which grace the palais mermonia : morning glories and blue poppies. These are only a few examples. many are artifacts of human telltales, too. another noteworthy capability she has is restoring formerly deceased sea beings ; dead coral or upturned fish have the capability of being replenished, depending on how long ago their lives have dimmed. Of course, this does only involve beings that have an inclination towards water, already. also, she is now in possession of her true dragon form, which i imagine looks a lot like the concept art from this tweet (click here) A stout frame accompanied by fins & flecks which accent a deep blue body, reflecting the waters she resides in. one could say it's akin to the lochness monster, also known as "nessie". she's intuitively depicted her draconic body in the form of a sculpted ladle. while some may speculate it is a light-hearted attempt at humor on hoyoverse's behalf, i believe that the appearance is plausible. such a sweet creature fits the likes of the gentle hydro sovereign, although mighty when times call for her to be. it is also worth noting that neuvillette maintains her humanoid form by pure choice, despite having full capability to shift into many different vessels (blubberbeasts, otters, or swans, to name a few). After all, as focalors noted, true justice is pursuing the human experience. That is precisely why neuvillette is the emblem of said justice. she works to integrate alongside & protect humanity, although she did not originally grasp it for herself. for a long time, she has rejected maintaining personal relationships, or closing the gap between people, in order to avoid suspicions that may inflict accusations of bias. however, it is worth noting that it is reasonable for her to begin to explore different dynamics with others. trust is an important philosophy to understand, and as her views on society & the world shift, so will her part as iudex. fontaine still harbors many dissatisfactory systems. in the past, neuvillette was often pushed to play as a sideline since furina was her authoritative figure. It was this way, even if neuvillette did much of the work in terms of regulating many industries of fontaine’s government. now that this is not the case and she is the sole head of fontaine, it is up to her to shoulder reformations. i am keen on exploring these developments in her character when it comes to writing her in roleplay settings which allow for said circumstances to align.

𖥔 quatre

personally, i favor neuvillette’s japanese voice actor (click to listen to kamiya hiroshi) for her portrayal. it is the perfect pitch of tenor, accompanied by a monumental softness and the gentle swing of her words encompasses the iudex perfectly. neuvillette often struggles to articulate herself, even more-so in the face of an emotional exchange. one can only imagine how shy she may grow at the thought of singing, but oh can she sing. i imagine it compares nicely to hoyoverse’s commissioned piece of neuvillette singing an additional verse to “la vaguette” (click to view]. indeed, neuvillette is a lover of theatrical prose and the performing arts — when alone, she laments tunes and melodies she recalls. to be discovered during these fleeting moments would be most embarrassing. similarly, her penmanship is as eloquent and precise as her speech. view an example by clicking here. there is a firm hand to it with delicate intricacies, each letter interconnected with small curls. it is, indeed, standard cursive, aside from how closely the lines stack ; it is a most reasonable stylistic choice when the iudex is required to write and annotate many documents. the calligraphy is not the most legible at times, but it indicates the handiwork of someone well-written. every mark is consistent too, relevant to her schedule — one can quickly determine where the chief justice may be so long as they know the time, it is like clockwork. while being the head of fontaine’s overworld involves shouldering many burdens, she has fallen in love with the constant of it. even so, with her now being the renown ruler of fontaine, she is learning to integrate systems that will cherish time further — allow her to enjoy leisure a bit more often, dispersing of the more ridiculous laws to prevent procuring as many trials. routine is comfortable, and she is not looking to allow easily preventable occurrences to overthrow her or her people’s comfort. speaking of which, neuvillette is a keen man : able to read one’s handwriting and profile them. for example, she would be able to conclude their personality, endeavors, and whatever emotions they could have been feeling in that moment. grapho-emotional capabilities can often come in handy when it involves a line of work such as her own. on the other hand of penmanship, she’s still inclined to use her typewriter, too. the melusines harbor a culture of gifting one another strange parts or mechanical components, rooted in their origin from elynas. they have also gifted many to monsieur neuvillette, and are kept within one of the designated draws of her desk. yes, the iudex holds her desk and other bits of furniture in high regard. bring to point an article of a room and she will quickly make appreciation of it. this especially includes antique and unique furnitures which she will sometimes purchase from bertin’s house of curiosities. this also includes bath appliances : if monsieur neuvillette is to ever fix you a bath, know that it shall be one to never forget … there are many elements which go into having the perfect tub or shower experience, including the soap, quality of water, and the cosmetic products which come with it. due to neuvillette’s particularly sensitive skin which easily dries out or flakes to invasive products, she creates her own soap and hair care products. furthermore, she has a knack for making perfumes and reveling in the scent from various candles. due to her senses being beyond that of a human’s — smelling, tasting, hearing things differently, a similar dilemma as the melusines — indulging in senses she’s come to enjoy has quickly become a cherished pastime. if meropide weren’t such a dull place for her, due to knowing the grudges many residents hold, she would quite enjoy the place due to its fragrance of the sea. her hair reflects such a scent due to her affiliation with the ocean, a mixture of sea salt and french vanilla.

𖥔 cinq

owning the archives — a place where detailed files on all the cases in recent years are kept — comes with its perks. over time, the library inspires her to invest in not only work-related pieces, but many more miscellaneous artifacts. it first started with the performing arts, and theater : the perfect insight on the human experience. indeed, neuvillette has many connections to the industry. the iudex has so much awareness that she manages the epiclese’s repertoire by herself. it is true that the iudex is open to many subjects and topics. enghiene — a melusine officer — introduced her to “fungus mechanicus”, solely because the fungi looked gummy and edible. this minigame of strategy appealed to the judge very much, though! sadly, she surmised that naming herself her true name on the leaderboard may cause an uproar & undesired social attention. especially, considering, neuvillette is amongst the top ten players in all of teyvat. this is when neuvillette came up with the username & dual pen name of ”cygne nuit”, meaning : swan night. she made that specific selection, because her favorite classical composition is named after this title. music is significant to her, although few people know of the fact she plays the harp, alongside her singing & love for the gramophone. her harp, it is a gorgeous pedal harp, spine made of pure alabaster and white maple. how unlucky that this sight will forever be unseen to most people, tucked away in her room. furthermore, neuvillette enjoys rhythm games, and is equally as talented in it, though it took some practice due to her claws getting in the way of properly tapping the screen. of course, she still uses her secret alias on these platforms! likewise, the iudex is fond of reading the steambird. not only due to the fact it keeps her aware of current affairs, because she does not socialize so often, but because the crosswords and sudoku puzzles happen to be a lovely pastime. this devotion eventually led to her writing anonymous reviews on the paper as well — again, under the name of cygne nuit. usually these writings are opinions on different antiques, newly released songs, and beverages. ribboning back to my point of theater being a wonderful way to connect and understand human emotion + customs, neuvillette found herself falling into a deep enjoyment of various other media : literature and movies, respectively. her favorite genres happen to be murder mysteries and romance. yes, you have heard me right, neuvillette is quite the romantic. although her forte involves possessing unbiased cognition, to her understanding, compassion and coming together is what will heal this world. these writings and films are a safe way to engage in her perceptions and introspection, as well as learn how to define her own emotions + regular social conventions. she aches to love & be loved, which is an ironic desire due to her self-instilled loneliness. no matter, the iudex cares for her people, more than anything else. but again, much of these feelings are gated behind a neutral expression. is it because neuvillette is particularly shy? no, not exactly. it is easy for her to be blunt and impartial, as that is her line of work. however, there have been many occasions in which she’s been prosecuted for conveying the wrong things at the wrong time, or keeping all of her feelings in her heart. the people of fontaine, their human livelihood, it is a mere reflection of neuvillette and what she is here to do. looking inward to improve and grasp herself is the very reason she took on this role of ordainer. hence, she has also begun to write in a diary. sigewinne mentioned it is a good way to start learning to articulate oneself. a fine way to further good penmanship, as well! one may find a few detailed portraits along the pages, as well. you may ask, portraits of who? and to that i say, whoever she may admire. neuvillette loves humanity, and appreciates many features which come with their diversity.

𖥔 six

let me tell you an amusing story, about how fontaine seems to treat the higher order as if they are a royal family. people truly took a liking to monsieur neuvillette's light blue lashes — the tips of them, at least. they are a feathery white, yet hued with the tint of teyvat’s oceans. all of a sudden, there is an influx of colored eyelash extensions for the ends of the eyelids, and even people so much as dyeing their lashes ... all because people grew enamored with the way neuvillette did her " makeup " .... wanting to look like her, similar to how there were many fashion trends tailored to lady furina herself. after all, both furina && neuvillette have reached a level of stardom and celebrity status within fontaine, although neuvillette is far removed from society and catching onto this new " trend " involving herself is less likely, in comparison to furina who is always out and about. so, neuvillette does not know much or think much of this fad inspired by her until lady furina raises the point. one can only imagine the invisible heat that overtakes the iudex's face to know people find her eloquent enough to replicate and find inspiration from. she was always under the guise it was only ever furina they'd look to for stylistic choices ... seems that the both of them bear the emblem of aficionado in fashion, after all. with this in mind, it is safe to say that neuvillette appreciates aesthetics across the board. practicality is nice, yes, but beauty is worth involving in even the mundane things. neuvillette’s kitchen is not often utilized, as her desire to eat is different than that of humans. a single meal every few days is enough to sustain her. the iudex’s primary source of nutrition is derived from water in of itself. this does not relieve her of the desire to decorate this kitchen and make it homely. as i said before, she loves her furniture, and she sure loves interior designing. within her cabinets, you will find icecube templates of various shapes : hearts, shells, butterflies, flowers, and she has recently added a shark mold for a certain & frequent visitor of hers. neuvillette possesses all kinds of mugs and chalices too, some which she personally commissioned from artisans or bought on her rare trips to the market. you may find one of many different colors and designs. as precise as neuvillette is in character, she is open to all kinds of beautiful. her things are rarely lost, because neuvillette keeps things in an organized & systemic fashion. this is a skill she quickly learned as the chief justice, overlooking a variety of cases and claims. however, on the off-chance she might lose track of something, neuvillette luckily has an ability that resonates with the echoing conches which you may find while exploring underwater. she can use echolocation to generate visible soundwaves, that detect unseen objects nearby. it parallels to how the melusines have keener and different senses than that of humans, leading them to notice things that the average detective may not. no wonder neuvillette served as the marechausse phantom’s orchestrator, and it is a great feat when she investiages on a case by herself.

𖥔 sept

after a long day of work, neuvillette’s eyes might close only to realize she forgot to strew on that light blue & silk sleeping mask. very amusing that the iudex is unable to sleep properly if she goes without covering her eyes in a comfortable fashion! she also has a silk pillowcase and bedsheets to match. it is all so that her spindling & white locks do not spoil to fabrics or the weight of her own back. a thorough man, neuvillette is. her love language involves reminding people to tend to themselves in whatever ways they must. it is comically in character for neuvillette to be the one to remind the cherished ones around her to drink water, and she does exactly that. there is a great passion to be found in hydration, to her. neuvillette aspires to host another social event for the sake of introducing the nuances & wonders to water tasting. it’s unfortunate that not even the traveler can relate to her sensitive palate. the first person to connect with her on this level will receive bountiful attention from her, yes. beneath the surface of a stoic demeanor is a woman who is quite attached to certain things. not only to the past, but to what she holds dear. this goes for people as well. you may find it surprising that i label neuvillette to have a disorganized attachment style, as she appears stable enough. i will counter that she has a habit of distancing herself and placing herself in isolation even in times which she can be helped. However, i theorize that her desire towards someone, especially in a romantic context, elicits the push & pull which is seen in fearful-avoidant behaviors. If you are looking for a hand to hold, unfortunately they are quite cold. But, neuvillette enjoys cooler temperatures, as seen by the fact she chose a date in winter to be her faux birthday. I headcanon her true birthday to be somewhere in early january. Ah, one final thing to add for this section, is that neuvillette’s hair can grow and warp to her liking. Yes, this means that she would be able to make an appearance with shorter or longer hair, if she so wishes. In private, sometimes she will draw back those locks of hair to make for an easier time, as they often get in the way of things, otherwise. But, neuvillette enjoys her appearance in terms of having longer hair, so that is how she likes to present in public. neuvillette exhibits persephone motifs, with the titles aligned with her character ( "eluesia" ) & the depiction of her in a wheat field. there is also an asphodel in her trailer, which is the flower of hades and persephone. now, i wonder who may be easily linked to hades? certainly not a certain duke... One more thing I will add is that Neuvillette possesses a beautiful bathing room within the Palais Mermonia. It is private, and no one wanders there save for if a guest is invited, or a retainer is cleaning and polishing. It is dappled with vibrant and warm waters, ornamented by rocks and waterfalls. This is her haven, which she has named The *Chambre de Bain de Perle Élégante. Quite a mouthful, and rather extravagant. But, in her opinion, that is exactly why it is deserving of such a title. click here for images of it that may serve as inspiration !

𖥔 huit

neuvillette actively uses a cane. it is because of her legs growing easily fatigued, all due to an experience in her former life… based off the linked reference, i was inspired to incorporate the idea of neuvillette having potentially been a play off the vishap mentioned — theorized to be the former hydro sovereign, before it was slain by “the primordial one”. on an extraordinary evening, a king orchestrated a lavish ball, the epitome of opulence. eager to partake, scylla assumed a human form, captivated by the resplendent royal splendor. however, the sovereign, still acclimating to his human vessel, inadvertently twisted his leg. the injury was so staple that it never left the dragon sovereign, even in its reincarnation as neuvillette. In my interpretation, i am also quite fond of the idea of wriolette having scylla and king remus motifs, except they are entirely different entities and mended of many past flaws. scylla, someone who struggled to grasp humanity, transpiring into a human vessel only to pursue the experience firsthand. then there is king remus, once governed by a great deal of arrogance, overcoming the concept of narcissism befalling his love for his own people in his next life — a duke of humility. in contrast, a more modern teyvatan folktale, involving neuvillette, is to spew “hydro dragon, hydro dragon, don’t cry!” in the face of a rainstorm. the character story from which this is derived notes : “”what did they take said dragon for, some sort of bleeding heart who grieved for humans and the heavens alike?” i would like to surmise that this is not literal, and is semi-irony. i say this because, while neuvillette possesses a compassionate soul, she cannot physically cry ‘nor dispel tears. any complicated swirl of emotions is what catalyzes a spew of droplets to descend from cloudy skies. this goes to say, it does not always imply she is sorrowful. but, showers of happiness have been quite rare, only until recently… it is said that the result of joyful rains are rainbows, which arch over the captivating buildings of fontaine. oh, another capability i would like to highlight is that neuvillette’s cells mimic the composition of water in a way that she can camouflage and shift into water itself. don’t try to imagine her melting to a tiny puddle (yes it’s possible). this is inspired by the pokemon, vaporeon, i should add. neuvillette’s tie to the hydro element does not only end with that appalling fact, however! pray for her lover, wriothesley, who may need to deal with many aquatic beings that flock to him — recognizing him as their other guardian or parent. otters and fish find their way to the windows of meropide, serving as not only tokens of affection, but also protectors for the hydro sovereign’s mate. being a figure so mighty yet imbued with humility is quite peculiar, no? the melusines often tab through horoscopes for astrological readings. unfortunately, as someone who was reborn to place judgment and challenge the order of our current world, neuvillette lacks a constellation. she is above whoever pulls the strings of fate, above, in celestia. on the other hand, the iudex does not have the heart to turn his sweet daughters away. hence, she would map stars that do not truly belong to her, to form a dragon. this array of stars will be called “leviathan judicator”. ah, she truly aligns with her role as the iudex.

𖥔 more

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