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PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:49 pm


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Welcome to Luka's journal! This is a journal for midnight_medea, so please don't post without her permission unless otherwise stated.


[.Name] Luka
[.Guardian] midnight_medea
[.Gender] Male
[.Stage] Frei
[.Alignment]
[.D.O.B] 8th July
[.Fel Essence] Forsaken Afterglow
[.Soul] Satyr


[.Strength] 22
[.Endurance] 18
[.Intelligence] 27
[.Creativity] 27
[.Friendliness] 30
[.Charisma] 33
[.Humour] 36
[.Magic] 20
PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:50 am


[ LUKA ]


Likes: Colouring, ice cream, Cirri's cooking, the beach.
Dislikes: >> nothing yet.

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:52 am


[ RP LOG ]
PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:55 am


GENNAI -- SHUHEI


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Name: Shuhei Gennai
Nicknames: Shu or Gen. Shoopie by Natsuki

Gender: Male
Age: 21
D.o.b: December 20th


Eyes: Deep brown
Hair: Naturally black, he dyes it a lighter brown, blondes, whatever he feels like really. It is always styled and never is a hair out of place.
Height: 5ft 7
Specific markings: An unfinished back tattoo of a pheonix

Ethnicity: - Japanese
Occupation: Student, business.

Likes: Girls, alcohol, parties, designer clothes, doing his hair, cake, girls, having fun, girls oh and did I mention girls?
Dislikes: people who don't make an effort, whiners, his father's girlfriend, his mother and family.
Hobbies: Partying, romancing, cooking, watching movies and playing video games.
Personality: Um, arrogant, confident on the outside though inside he is pretty scared. He loves to have fun and to laugh, he's a cheeky joker and rarely seen without a grin.
Bevarage of choice: Whiskey
Fave Food: Udon yaki
Can usually be found: Asleep or in a bar.

Bio:
Shuhei comes from a rather troubled background. His mother left his father when he was just five. She did little to care for him even before she left and often took her frustration out on him verbally. His father, although he dotes on him is a busy man so could not be around as much as he would have like to. As a result Shu has become a bit of a wild one. He maintains his childhood cheekyness and love of laughter despite all that had happened.

Now he is an adult and a student. He did live with his father but now his dad has a new girlfriend, 20 years younger than him. Shu's decided to move out rather than watch her zap all his money and dig her claws in. (though she seems like a nice enough woman and he can't deny that she makes him happy.)

So he's waltzed back to Isle de Gambino, hoping to find space at his cousin Natsuki's place.

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:03 am


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PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:25 am


GENNAI -- HOUSE


This is just the downstairs as they do not use the upstairs rooms much. All bedrooms and the dining room are tatami rooms. A rather modest residence for a very powerful man.


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PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:27 am


[ MEETINGS ]


-- Shu's friends and family --

GENNAI Shuhei }
- Shuhei's lots of fun and really nice. He takes me to the beach and we colour things. XD
GENNAI Hideyoshi }
- Shu's dad. I like Mr Yoshi. he's funny and makes good pancakes.
YANAGITANI Natsuki }
SASAKI Naomi }
SHAIDEY Cirrus }
- Shu's GF? Cirri is pretty. XD She takes me for ice cream and buys me presents.
SHAIDEY Kayne }
MONTECELLI Jessica
KUSANI Obsidian
KUSANI Rashne
KUSANI Firdaus

-- Labbies --

MORETTI Bauta }

- I like him, he was nice and he really knows good ice cream.

-- Raevans --

RIVENER }
PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:51 am


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:35 am


*reserved for Nats and Shu*
PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:47 am


Shu and Bauta

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:48 am


~ GIRL FRIEND ~

Cirrus is RP-ed by Ceedabear.

Shuhei was finding it interesting if not irritating having a creature with the mind of a child follow him around. He had to think of Luka every moment, if he wanted to go out he had to find someone to look after him. When he was in school he had to do the same. It was a royal pain in the backside.

It was sunday afternoon and they were sat in a cafe. Shuhei drinking mochas and working on one of his papers whilst Luka floated next to him, scribbling in a colouring book he had brought.
Smirking Shuhei pushed up his glasses and ordered another pair of sdrinks for the both of them.


Cirrus was glad to be back in Gambino. Not so much for having to go back to classes, but for the freedom alone. She loved her brother dearly, but he really had no concept of boundaries. Colin had wanted to take her out to dinner, and the big ginger pain in the arse had invited himself along. Needless to say, Colin had been less than pleased, but she had told him to get over it. She couldn't help the fact that her bother missed her terribly or that he had no life, she thought with a smirk as she pulled the door open to one of her favourite study haunts. Almost immediately her silver eyes caught sight of a familiar bleached head and the famous Shaidey smirk slipped across her lips. Making her way over to his table, she noticed that he wasn't alone. Arching her brow a little, her smirk grew and she dropped her bag down onto the floor as she dropped down into the seat next Shu.

"Hey you," she smirked at him, then looked over at his companion. "I leave you alone for three days and I'm replaced," she smirked and gave her head a bit of a shake as she studied the rather... odd creature in front of her.


Shuhei looked up at the sound of the female voice and grinned broadly.
"Cirrus." he said, watching her glance to Luka and gesturing to the spare chair. "Join us, I want you to meet a friend of mine."


Luka also looked up and grinned at the new face.
"You're pretty." he said with a grin, keeping his eyes on hers. "My name is Luka."


Cirrus looked back to Shu as he greeted her, then smirked and pulled out the spare chair to sit down.
"I can see that," she smirked a little, turning her eyes back to the other at the table, laughing softly at his compliment.

"Well aren't you the little charmer. I can see how the two of you might have become friends," she smirked over at Shu as she leaned forward on her arms on the table. "It's a pleasure to meet you Luka. I'm Cirrus," she smiled warmly at him, noticing what it was exactly he had been working on so diligently. Arching her brow a little, she turned her attention back to Shu with an expectant expression on her face. She was rather anxious to hear this little tale of his.


Shuhei smirked as she introduced herself to Luka and closed his books.
"I'm looking after him. He's a Ravaen. A kind of experiment. I'm not really sure how it all works but he's just a kid."
Luka smiled again and turned back to his colouring. He was enjoying it emensely.
"What brings you all the way to Gambino?" he asked, looking up into her eyes.


Cirrus gave a snort of laughter and sat back in her seat. She really hadn't meant to, but it had just sort of... slipped out.
"You're looking after him?" she asked, her surprise plain to see. She wasn't meaning to be rude, but she really couldn't imagine Shuhei being the most responsible of caretakers. Especially for a child. No matter how different they were, she thought, smiling as Luka turned back to his coloring. Looking back at Shu, she smirked a little as she held his eyes.

"Freedom. I love Kayne and Colin to death, but their fighting for my attention is driving me mad," she smirked a little and gave her head a small shake. "And maybe for you too," she smiled. "What can I say, I miss hanging out with you when I'm away."


Shu gave s snort of laughter as she spoke of both her brother and her boyfriend. She had guy trouble coimg out of her ears.
"Yeah I'm looking after him. Natsuki thinks he'll give me some responsibility." He smirked and winked, picking up his coffee and sinking into his seat.
"You know your brother really needs to get laid." He said rolling his eyes "And Colin, tell me, why do you keep him around if you're always escaping him?"


Luka looked up at their conversation and listened intently.
"What's get laid?" he asked, not having heard that term before.


Shu laughed and looked at his charge.
"I means he needs to relax."


Cirrus laughed a little as he explained how Luka had come under his watch and turned in her seat to wave to the waitress to bring her the same as what Shu and Luka were drinking. Giving another snort of laughter at his comment about her brother, she glanced over to Luka and laughed. He really was too cute.

"Because I do," she replied to Shu's question about Colin without looking up at him. "And you're more than right about my brother," she smirked, glancing up at him before moving her chair closer to Luka.

"What is it that you're coloring there?" she asked him with a warm smile.


Shu smirked and watched her for a moment. She was one of the prettiest girls he kept company with. Intelligent too which seemed to be a rarity.


Luka looked up and returned her warm smile.
"A dog." he declared, sliding the book forwards so that she could see it.


Shu laughed and looked down at the interesting choice of colours.
"I told him dogs aren't purple but he was insistant."


Luka gave Shu a look and then lowered his voice to a stage whisper.
"I've seen purple dogs. Shuhei's stupid."


Cirrus grinned as she looked down at the oddly colored dog and shook her head at Shu with a smirk.
"Hey, that's not a nice thing to say about Shu-chan," she smirked at Luka, turning her silver eyes back to him. "Just because he's never seen a purple dog, doesn't make him stupid," she smirked and winked at him. "But you color very beautifully Luka. I don't think I've ever seen a more vibrantly purple dog before," she smiled.

"So what are you two up to today? Are you just going to sit here in the cafe all day and waste the gorgeous day outside?" she asked, looking over to Shu with a smile.


Luka smirked and looked down at the dog. He was rather proud of his colouring skills.
"Thank you." he grinned, pulling it back and turning the page to an elephant. His eyes swept over his colours and he decided that clearly the elephant should be green.


Shu watched her and shook his head a little.
"Well I was supposed to be doing this paper, but I am open to other options if you have any ideas?"


Cirrus smirked a little as she watched him, then glanced out the window of the cafe.
"I'm certain I could think of a few other ideas," she smirked as she looked back at him, then turned her attention back to Luka. "What is your favourite thing to do Luka? Besides coloring that is," she smiled at him. "Maybe I could convince you two to come on a picnic with me on the beach?" she asked.


Luka looked up at the mention of the beach and grinned.
"Can we go Shu. Can we, canwe?" he pleaded closing his colouringbook and putting his crayons away.


Shu looked up at him and grinned back.
"Of course Lu-chan. I'm not one to turn down food, or the beach."


Cirrus smiled at Luka's enthusiasm and looked back at Shu. Laughing, she reached for her bag on the floor and gave him a wink.
"Excellent. I'll meet you two at our usual place Shu-chan. I'll go pick up the food," she grinned and rose to her feet. "See you in a few," she smirked and started out of the cafe to go to a favourite little place of hers to grab them all a little lunch.


Shu and Luka took a little longer than Shu had expected. Luka had insisted on them going home to get the beachball, towels and other things they really should take to the beach.

"Hey Cir." Shu grinned as he managed to stumble onto the beach and dump all the stuff onto the sand.

"Hey Cir." Luka copied, floating next to her and peering at thebags she had. "What did you get?"


Cirrus had been waiting patiently by the small outcrop of rocks that she and Shu frequented many nights after some hardcore partying for a bit of winding down and relaxation before finally turning in. She was amused, no, beyond amused, by Shu's new situation, though Luka was really quite adorable. Looking up with a warm smile as the pair made their way towards her, she smirked as Luka imitated him, then peered at the bags of food she had gotten.

"Look at you two," she smirked at all the stuff Shu lugged up onto the sand. "Like a couple of regular beach bums," she smirked and held up one of the bags. "It's a surprise. Should we find out what it is now, or later?" she asked Luka with a mysterious smirk and wink.


Now that was a difficult question. At least Luka thought it was. Food now or food later. He pondered this for a few moments before looking up at Cirrus.
"Now." He grinned, floating low and helping Shu spread the blanket out.


Cirrus smiled and knelt down on the sand to help them spread the blanket. Grabbing the food, she started pulling out some of the best burgers Gambino had to offer along with some large orders of thick fries.

"I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into one of these the whole time I was back home," she smirked over at Shu. "I really am so glad to be back. Especially since I've gotten to meet you," she smiled and winked over at Luka, then held her hand out to him. "Come sit next to me Lu-chan," she smiled and held out a burger to him. She was curious as to how well Shu was truly holding out with this caretaking business, but she decided she'd wait to ask him about it later. Now was time for some fun, she thought with a bright smile for both of the boys.


Luka grinned and moved to sit next to her, taking the burger. It looked really, really goood. he was about to take a huge bite when Shu flopped down next to him and took it out of his hands.
"No Luka, you know you can't eat those." He said, placing it down and handing him a drink instead.
He smirked and picked up his own burger.
"You should come and hang out more often Cir, especially as I can't go out as much anymore."


Cirrus blinked as Shu took the burger out of Luka's hands and arched her brow a little. Smirking at his comment, she picked a bit of cheese off of her burger and looked over at him.
"I don't need much encouragement," she smirked as she ate it. "All I need is an invitation and I'm here as fast as my car can fly," she smirked and looked up into his eyes for a brief moment, before looking back at Luka.

"He can't eat burgers?" she asked, smiling at the cute ravaen.


Shu smiled and leaned back against the rock.
"No, he can only eat really simple foods, like a baby really." he shrugged and took a bite out of his burger. God it was good.


Luka smiled and drank his milkshake. he liked this new taste it was very cold and sweet. Perfect on the warm day.
"Where do you come from?" he asked Cirrus.

That was good to know, she thought, taking a bite of her burger and watched Luka enjoy his milkshake.
"Durem," she smiled and shrugged a little. "Though I really like the beach, so I come here as often as I can," she smiled and took another bite of her burger. "Do you like living with Shu-chan?" she asked him and glanced over to Shu with a warm smile.

Luka nodded vigourously and sipped some more of his milk shake.
"Yes. Shu-chan is nice. His dad is funny." he said with a grin. He liked Mr Gennai, he always told him funny jokes and did funny acting when he was cooking.


Shu smirked and shook his head.
"I'll pay you later." he said with a snort of laughter and smiled a little. "Dad loves havinghim around. It's amusing."

Cirrus grinned broadly at Luka's reply, then gave a snort of laugther at Shu.
"I can imagine he does. He's quite the flatterer, aren't you Lu-chan," she smirked and winked at him. Smiling she wrapped the last half of her burger back up and bounced up to her feet. "Come on. Last one to the water is a rotten egg," she smirked, holding her hand out to Luka to help Luka up off the blanket.
PostPosted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:23 pm


CHRISTMAS

Cirri played by Ceeda

Cirrus breathed in the crisp air and smiled brightly. She loved this time of the year. The air just seemed to buzz with happiness and the light snow flurries on the beach were just gorgeous. Bouncing along the street, she peered into the display windows of the shops she passed but made no stops. In her hands she already held two bags with goofy Christmas scenes printed on them and brightly colored tissue paper peeking out to hide the gifts within. Making her way through the streets, she turned onto a familiar one and slipped through the gate to an old Japanese style house. Noticing that Shu's father's car was gone, she smiled a little more and reached into her pocket as she walked up to the front door. Ringing the doorbell, she smirked a little as she pulled out a sprig of mistletoe and reached up to hold it above her head.


"Oi Luka, get that." Shu said, as he took a corner in the car he was racing through the city on his computer. Luka, sho had been in the lead by fluke looked up and dropped his control causing Shu to laugh.
"Haha loser." he smirked as he overtook the now still car.


Luka however had already lost interest and was off out the livingroom and towards the door. Sliding it open he smiled as he saw Cirrus and looked at the plant she was holding.
"Cirri!!" he grinned, half eyeingthe bagsshe had. "Wasss that?" He asked, pointing to the plant and smiling.

Cirrus blinked as Luka was the one to slide the door open, then smirked and looked up at the mistletoe she held.
"It's mistletoe. It's a special plant that people hang over doorways at Chrismas. You have to give a kiss to who ever is standing under it," she grinned and bent down a little, offering him her cheek with a wink.


Luka tilted his head to the side and looked at her for a moment.
"A what?" he asked as he floated higher to peer at the strange plant. "I don't think I have a kiss." He declared, moving back to her level. "I have a goldfish would you like it?"

Cirrus laughed and gave her head a small shake.
"You live here with Shuhei and you don't know what a kiss is? I suppose that should mean kudos to his guardianship," she smirked and moved the sprig over his head with a soft laugh. "Now I have to give you one," she smiled and leaned forward to press a soft kiss to his cheek. "So can I come in or are you boys too busy for presents?" she asked with a smile as she straightened and lifted the bags a little.


Luka raised an eyebrow as she gave him her 'kiss' and smiled.
"Thank you." He grinned, sure it was a strange present but it was a nice one he decided. "You may come in." he said, floating back so that she could make her way inside.


Shuhei heard the voices and frowned, he paused the game and stood, walking out into the hallway in the track pants and t-shirt he slept in.
"Oh, hey Cirri." he said with a smile, running his fingers through his messy hair. "Come on through."

Cirrus smiled as Luka let her in and stepped through the door, smiling more as Shu appeared. Setting the bags down, she stepped out of her shoes and slid her coat down over her shoulders to hang up on the coat rack by the door, shoving her hat and scarf into the pockets.
"Hey Shu-chan. What have you two been up to today? Not much would be my guess," she smirked, taking in his attire and looking back at Luka, holding her hand out to him as she picked up the bags with her other one. "I decided to bring your presents over since I might not be here for Christmas. Colin wants me to go to Durem," she smirked and rolled her eyes a little.


Shu smiled and watched as she held her hand out to Luka and he took it happily swinging it a little.

"Nope, absolutely nothing." Shu grinned, rather proud of himself. At the mention of Colin he rolled his eyes and walked back through to the living room.

"Doesn't he have a family to go home to." He muttered, flicking off the computer and turning the radio on. "What about your brother? Won't he be stuck all alone?"


Cirrus grinned as Luka took her hand and she led him through to the living room, glancing around at the slight rather normal disarray. Squeezing Luka's hand as Shu went on about Colin, she smirked and walked over to the sofa to sit down.
"He does. They're in Durem. We'll probably end up there," she smirked and set the bags down on the coffee table. "As for Kayne, well... I'm not sure. I'll bet if he mentions that he'll be alone, Miss Jessica will invite him over. If not her then her sister," she smirked. "What about you? What are all of you doing for the holiday?"



Shu smirked ans took a seat nextto both her and Luka on the sofa. Well, that sucked, what were they going do forfun this christmas.
"Heh, are they an item now then?" he asked, picking up one of the cushionsand hugging it. "Soo what do we get?" he asked with a grin. eying the bags.


Cirrus gave a soft laugh and shook her head.
"No. They're just friends. Though they would make a really cute couple if they did take that extra step," she smirked and looked to Luka, certain they were boring him to death. "But yes, I came here for presents. Not to talk about my brother," she smiled and leaned forward to pick up the two bags. Handing Luka the larger of the two, she smiled and handed Shu his.

"Merry Christmas. I really hope you both like what I got for you," she smiled excitedly

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Shuhei smiled and lookedat thebags that she held out. Smirking he took the smaller bag and watched Luka as he took the bigger bag with a grin.
"So why does he get the big one?" He asked, with a jokey pout.


Cirrus turned her eyes to Shu and smirked at his complaint.
"Because I like him better," she smirked jokingly. "Go ahead Lu-chan. Open yours first," she smiled eagerly, reaching out to ruffle the young ravaen's hair, being careful of his horns.


Shu smirked and watched as Luka dug around in his bag. The first thing he pulled out was a big box that said 'Practical Joke hamper' he blinked and looked inside, pulling out the first thing that came to hand which was a pair of wobbly eeye glasses.

Grinning, he slipped the on and watched as they bounced off his face. Giggling a little.

"Oh Cir, you shouldn't have." Shu said with a wry smirk. "Really ... though it could be fun." He laughed a little and watched as Luka dug into his bag again to retriev a set of pipes.

"Thank you Cirri." Luka ginned, blowing on the pipes loudly whilstthe eyes bobbed in a comedy fashion.



"Open it first."Luka grinned excitedly.
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Cirrus laughed as she watched Luka with the goofy glasses, then smirked at Shu's comment.
"I'm sure Luka will have all sorts of fun. Won't you love?" she smiled, laughing as he found the pan flute she had found. "You're very welcome Lu-chan," she smiled and turned her attention to Shu to watch him take out his gift. She was a little nervous about it, but as soon as she had seen it, she had fallen in love it and knew she had to give it to him.

"You're welcome Shu-chan. I'm glad," she smiled, extremely glad that he seemed to like it so much and didn't think it a weird gift for her to give to him. Though they were friends. Friends could give each other personal gifts like that, she reassured herself for the millionth time, smiling brightly as he produced their gifts for her. Grinning at Luka's excitement, she set the box down and reached into the bag. Pulling out the adorable bacelets, she smiled and immediately slipped them on her wrist.

"Thank you Lu-chan! I love them," she smiled and leaned over to press another kiss to his cheek and ruffle his hair affectionately again. Reaching for Shu's present, she carefully unwrapped it and lifted the lid.

"Oh my god... Shu.... these are gorgeous!" she breathed, carefully lifting out one of the gorgeous combs and running her fingers genly over it.


Shu smiled ather joy and looked at the combs.
"They were my grnadmother's I think." He said with a shrug. "I asked dad though so don't worry and he said they weould be better off being owned by someone who could make use of them."

he smiled and watched Luka as he continued to rifle through his box.
"I knew you'd like them." he grinned, looking at Cirri's wristand the plastic bracelets that were there. "Can you stay for lunch?"

Cirrus looked up as he said who they had belonged to, and her mouth fell open, her protest dying on her lips as he went on.
"You're sure Shu?" she asked, looking back down at the combs. She couldn't believe it. They were so, so gorgeous and such a wonderfully thoughtful, perfect gift. Looking up at Luka, she smiled and ran her fingers over the cute bracelets he had no doubtedly picked out himself.

"That's because you know me so well," she smiled and winked at him. "And I definitely can, if I'm invited," she smiled and looked back at Shu, still feeling an incredible warmth running through her


Shu smiled and nodded running his finger over the ring and looking up at her.
"Of course you can stay." He said with a smile. "I'll make us some lunch and we can introduce Luka to the tradition of xmas movies."

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:09 pm


Returning


It had seemed like they had been away forever. Though a day could feel like an eternity in the company of Aiko Fujisawa. Shuhei's mother. Luka had enjoyed himself though, a whole three months exploring Barton. So many shops and backstreets to explore, when he could get Shu to move off his lazy backside and go and investigate.

"Hooooome." Luka grinned, rather happy to finally be back near the sea and people they knew well. Shu's mother's had been fun but he didn't like his step-siblings much. They hadn't let him play any of their games.

"Daaad, we're home!" Shu called as he slid the door open and slipped his shoes off in the entrance hall. Luka floated past him in a search for his 'grandfather'.

Nothing.

Shu shrugged and waltzed through to the kitchen. A note on the table declared that he was working. Surprise, surprise.
Yawining he reached into the fridge and pulled out a cold bottle of water.
"Luka, you want something?"

Luka floated back through his pan pipes in his hands and grinned.
"ice cream?"

Shu rolled his eyes.
"No, if you live off of ice cream you're going to get fat." He opened the bottle and grabbed a glass. "Here." He poured the water into the glass and handed it to Luka with a smile.
"hey, why don't we start the rest of the vacation as we mean to go on?"
Shu smirked, walked over to the sofa and flopped down. The TV went on and he propped his feet up on the coffee table.

"Aren't we going to go to the beach?" Luka asked, floating back over to him and joining him on the sofa. "I want to go outside."
Shu shrugged.
"Maybe tomorrow. I plan on going nowhere today. Hey, maybe I'll give Cir a call later and see if she wants to go for a picnic or something. How about that?"

Luka gave a sigh and nodded.
"Yeah, suppose." He muttered, sipping the water and turning his eyes to the colourful pictures on the screen.
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