[ His circuits are frozen and he is pretty much frozen to the ground. At least, he isn't dead. At least, he isn't dead. His eyes close for a second and glad that he can just use his mind to talk. Well, text. ]
Genji? I will find you. If you are in a safe place, remain there.
[Thank god for this tracking app that allows him to see where other people are, and he's already on his way. Genji hardly ever actually asks for help like this, the irony, and so he's already very worried.
Luckily, Zenyatta has his horse, which means the usual meandering speed he takes to has been increased tenfold- and at this point, he very much is racing towards Genji's spot on the tracking device. It's- perhaps- even a little dangerous, the speed that he was going at. But...
Zenyatta arrives at the scene, confused at first when there is somehow so much ice present. This is a desert, isn't it? Even worse though, Genji is at the center of all this mysterious ice, frozen to the ground. Once Genji is in his line of sight, even though he's still a few feet away as he slows Lasso to a stop, he sends an orb of harmony his way, hoping he isn't too late.]
His systems have slowed down due to the cold, but he's alive. He really should thank Angela if he ever gets the chance. Genji blinks beneath the visor -- it feels like his eyes have been staring at nothing but the frozen ice surrounding him for too long. The healing orb helps to ease the pain as he finally feels his systems heat up to start to help the melting process.
But he still can't quite talk. His eyes close, like he's ashamed. Yes, he is ashamed of himself. ] Master. Zenyatta. I'm sorry. I thought I could reach out to him somehow.
Genji, you have no need to apologize. Please, rest. I am with you now.
[ He doesn't know who this "him" is, but he reminds himself he doesn't have the full story, and he shouldn't be thinking of anyone but of Genji right now.
Unfortunately, Zenyatta can't do much to unfreeze the other from the ground, except for the warmth from his Harmony orb. Perhaps if he generated some additional heat from his core and found a way to transfer that... Something worth a try, at least. Zenyatta sits on the cold ground next to Genji, a hand on his shoulder in an attempt to reassure him while he works on generating some more heat within him to help warm up his student. ]
I will take care of you. I promise, you will be alright.
Of course, I have to apologize! All this time I thought that I was so strong. I thought I could protect everyone from anything. What could be thrown at me that has not already? I thought... yet...
[ The visor light brightens for a second as the text appears. Melting away the ice is taking awhile, but at least the orb and his own systems are helping. He realizes that he shouldn't waste all his mental energy on sending such text messages, but he cannot help it. No, he could help it. He could say something. He could listen and not feel like he's failed. ]
I wouldn't have been able to protect you against him either...
[ He isn't defenseless by any means, but... he knows he isn't quite as "battle ready" as Genji is. Not that that matters to him.
What does matter to him is that someone, somehow, had hurt Genji this badly. Made him unable to even speak, let alone move. ]
But now isn't the time for this. I will not have you dwelling on the past in this moment. Focus on the present, on here, and on me.
[ There will be time for lectures about pride and overestimating one's abilities later. Certainly not now. Zenyatta feels his chassis begin to warm with the heat he is building up, and once he can move Genji from the ground, it will certainly be more useful in warming him, then. ]
[ Even with the single word, it still sounds like defeat to him. The lights all over his body start to flicker and turn back on. Soft, weak. More ice slowly shed as he could at the very least start to move his fingers. ]
I'm so happy you are safe. [ When he froze, when he felt such panic at possibly dying after feeling he had achieved so much, he feared what would happen to Zenyatta. Would Koltira continue his rampage? Where is he? ] I asked for healing and yet it would have put you in danger.
[ Sensors flicker as he looks around for the elf, but it seems he has been abandoned. ] Yes, yes, the present. I'm melting a little more. I think I can be moved a little.
[ He can tell Genji's upset by this realization that perhaps there are scenarios in which he will not come out on top. His student still has much to learn, and now is not the time. ]
I would have come for you, even if there was danger present. I would not abandon you, at any moment in time.
[ But Genji seems to be warming up slightly. Enough so that perhaps he can lift him from the ground...]
Allow me to try and move you...
[Not very far, mind. Just into his arms, so that he can hold the other. Right now, he's putting off enough heat from his chassis that it should help warm Genji further. And also... for perhaps, his own benefit, of being able to hold his boyfriend in his arms after such a worrisome experience. ]
[ There is some affection in the words. But he wonders how much is translated. The green lights continue to flicker but it isn't too much to pull him up into the Omnic's arms. He does feel safer. He does feel better. Not just the Harmony orb but being close to Zenyatta.
More and more ice falls off of him as he attempts to weakly wrap his arms around him. ] Sorry. [ A beat. ] No. Thank you.
[ Which isn't to say he isn't reckless, because he totally is, but you know. In a different way.
It's reassuring on so many levels, to have Genji in his arms. He's safe, here and now. Zenyatta still has no idea what had happened, or how it was even possible for Genji to be brought this close to death again... But these are thoughts for later. He just needs him well enough that they can travel back to the Inn, and Genji can rest more properly. ]
You are welcome. Let me know when you are feeling well enough to stand again. I would like to bring you back to our room.
[ For now, he is selfishly content to just hold Genji in his arms... ]
[ Very weakly, there is a soft laugh that is heard.
He feels like he's getting back to where he needs to be. More ice falling, melting. His shoulders drop a little more as he feels like they've been in the same position for ... who knows how long. Genji presses his head closer against Zenyatta. It has been a long time since he's felt that much fear about dying. His own fault -- he has been thinking of himself as invulnerable. ]
I'd like that, too. It should be just a little longer...
[ The soft laugh, as quiet as it is, still fills his processors with a burst of relief. He hasn't heard Genji speak at all since this happened, only able to hear what he's saying through his thoughts... It isn't as if he was worried the other had lost his voice, somehow, but still... It was nice to hear that laugh. ]
And I have no qualms with staying like this for as long as you need.
[ You know, the hugging. He actually rather enjoys this feeling of wrapping his arms around Genji, holding him close to his body...
For an omnic, there really is no reason for this. Humans, instinctually, have a desire to be close to others. Omnics have no such instincts, and yet... He feels a mixture of fondness and comfort like this. He hopes Genji feels the same. ]
[ It makes him feel safe. After everything that has happened, after begging for his life, he feels safe and at ease. He'll say that as many times as he can, because he finds it to be amazing in and of itself. To be in a state of panic and helplessness, Genji would have thought that the encounter would have broken him. Yet he is able to feel at ease and comforted by being with Zenyatta. ]
You ... [ It almost hurts to talk. The cold making his teeth chatter still. ] You ... saved me ... again.
[ Although he's pleased to hear the other's voice, in this circumstance, it just strengthens his worry with how violently his teeth chatter. ]
You can thank me a thousand times over later if it will make you happy, but please do not hurt yourself further with talking now.
[ He can heal injuries, provide warmth, things like that. He knows there are things he cannot fix, like if someone is missing something, or if their heart stops beating. It's even more complicated for an individual like Genji, being just machine enough to be too complicated for a human doctor, and too man enough for a machine doctor. Sometimes, Zenyatta wishes Dr. Ziegler were here, in cases like this.]
I do not want you to damage your voicebox or teeth. I am... unsure if it would be a thing I could fix.
[ It doesn't help that he feels a little useless to provide only small comforts in a place like this. Healing, yes. Affection, yes. But what Genji needs right now is a warm bed and sleep. He's going to have to get the other onto Lasso somehow... But he doesn't even know if Genji can stand right now. ]
[ But Zenyatta is right. He just ... he just wanted to say it with his own words. His eyes close for a second. The warmth is more than appreciated. The cold cut in so deep that he worried that he would never feel warm again. ]
You could fix it. [ There is a smile in the texted words, somehow. Perhaps, it is felt in the way that his tired, still ice cold arms wrap around his master more. ] I'm warming up a little. I should feel lucky that so much of me is metal.
[He exhales a huff of air- there really are things even he can't do, even with his Harmony orb. But Genji has such confidence in him, such reliance on him...
He'll deal with this another time. For now he enjoys the feeling of arms wrapped around him. His sensors pick up just how cold Genji is, but being fully omnic himself, it doesn't feel unpleasant. The only times he's recalled a drop in temperature being detrimental to him is when he stayed out too long in the mountains when he had lived in Nepal. Having as many exposed wires as he does tend to mean he's vulnerable to freezing up.
But this is different. He isn't the one who is at risk.]
[ He rests a little more comfortably against the Omnic. His thoughts return to Koltira -- the elf looked so broken when he came out of that bloodthirsty state. Genji could only offer forgiveness and apologies for being unable to stop him. Lightly shaking his head, Zenyatta said not to let his thoughts stray back to that. How he keeps repeating the same words over and over in his head -- could only say he forgave and sorry.
Flexing his fingers, he waits a few minutes more before nodding. Lifting his head up, he looks toward Zenyatta. There is a soft smile that he has and knows that it's felt. ] I believe I can be moved now. Warmed up enough to be able to, anyway. [ A strained hiss as he attempts to start to rise. ]
[Zenyatta frets, still sitting but placing his hands on Genji wherever he can to help stabilize him.]
If you cannot walk, then I will carry you. You have, after all, done the very same for me.
[Except Genji's cool ninja cyborg legs sure work a lot better than his lanky and frequently disused ones. But still. He's sure he can manage getting him to the horse, at the very least.]
[ The way the metal sounds as he stands -- it hurts. He breathes out a sigh as he continues to slowly stand. Frozen metal finally attempting to move, it leaves a lot to be desired in terms of what movement is available to him now. He recalls telling someone that he's about 20% flesh -- should he feel good about that or not? Would he be having an easier time now? ]
I have, but I have to recover quickly. Koltira still is out there. You're right that we cannot keep focusing on the past and past failures of even a few minutes. [ The lights over his body flicker before returning to their usual brightness. ] Temporary system malfunction. Still recovering from the cold. I can still at least get to Lasso.
Then... [ Then recovery. Then looking for Koltira. ]
[He never leaves Genji's side, hands on him as if that will help him stand, somehow. If he were capable of wincing, he might've done just that when he heard the sound that sounded like scrapping metal. Zenyatta was hoping he wouldn't need to get Knock Out involved here, but if this is worse than it seems... He might.
Lasso isn't very far at this point, at least. Only a few more steps, and the real challenge begins of getting ON the horse.]
Your recovery will happen at the rate you are intended to. And I will ensure you reach full recovery.
[As in, your ass isn't leaving bed until he thinks you're well enough.]
[ It makes him wince, too. The creaking sounds of his limbs as he walks with Zenyatta's help. He flinches beneath his mask but he's walking. That's better than lying on the ground. He's standing and that's better than just weakly sending text messages. ]
Somehow I feel like I'm being scolded.
[ He's at least able to joke that much. A tired sigh as he rests his hand against Lasso's side. Lightly patting the horse, he rests his head against the neck as he feels. So tired. How far even was it from where he was to stand here? He shakes his head -- the present and future, yes. ]
[ To remain in the present, he realizes how much this must frighten Zenyatta. For all he has done for him, for all he continues to do, Genji realizes he should do more in return. Because he loves him. Because no one wants to know their loved one is hurt or scared. He feels safe with the Omnic so called to him, and so he should reward the hope that he is all right.
A small joke. A small tilt of his head and ignore how the sound of the metal squeals and screams as he moves it so suddenly after becoming unfrozen. ]
You did. Then, please, help me. [ He reaches to slide into Zenyatta's arms, to help his love in helping him. ]
ITS OK IF WE DROP THIS THREAD i know i took forever
[The joke continues, but he means it. Genji isn't... in trouble, really. He's just worried. As he always will be.
As per what he intended to do, he picks up Genji. Who is... heavier than he's normally comfortable carrying, but Genji needs him, right now. Pushing a bit of extra energy into his levitation, his thrusters really, he carries Genji and gently settles him on the back of his horse.]
There...
[If he had lungs, that would have definitely knocked the wind out of him. But luckily, he doesn't, and so he's overall fine after that little struggle. It's much easier to lift just himself onto Lasso this time.]
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[ His circuits are frozen and he is pretty much frozen to the ground. At least, he isn't dead. At least, he isn't dead. His eyes close for a second and glad that he can just use his mind to talk. Well, text. ]
I require healing.
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[Thank god for this tracking app that allows him to see where other people are, and he's already on his way. Genji hardly ever actually asks for help like this,
the irony, and so he's already very worried.Luckily, Zenyatta has his horse, which means the usual meandering speed he takes to has been increased tenfold- and at this point, he very much is racing towards Genji's spot on the tracking device. It's- perhaps- even a little dangerous, the speed that he was going at. But...
Zenyatta arrives at the scene, confused at first when there is somehow so much ice present. This is a desert, isn't it? Even worse though, Genji is at the center of all this mysterious ice, frozen to the ground. Once Genji is in his line of sight, even though he's still a few feet away as he slows Lasso to a stop, he sends an orb of harmony his way, hoping he isn't too late.]
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His systems have slowed down due to the cold, but he's alive. He really should thank Angela if he ever gets the chance. Genji blinks beneath the visor -- it feels like his eyes have been staring at nothing but the frozen ice surrounding him for too long. The healing orb helps to ease the pain as he finally feels his systems heat up to start to help the melting process.
But he still can't quite talk. His eyes close, like he's ashamed. Yes, he is ashamed of himself. ] Master. Zenyatta. I'm sorry. I thought I could reach out to him somehow.
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[ He doesn't know who this "him" is, but he reminds himself he doesn't have the full story, and he shouldn't be thinking of anyone but of Genji right now.
Unfortunately, Zenyatta can't do much to unfreeze the other from the ground, except for the warmth from his Harmony orb. Perhaps if he generated some additional heat from his core and found a way to transfer that... Something worth a try, at least. Zenyatta sits on the cold ground next to Genji, a hand on his shoulder in an attempt to reassure him while he works on generating some more heat within him to help warm up his student. ]
I will take care of you. I promise, you will be alright.
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[ The visor light brightens for a second as the text appears. Melting away the ice is taking awhile, but at least the orb and his own systems are helping. He realizes that he shouldn't waste all his mental energy on sending such text messages, but he cannot help it. No, he could help it. He could say something. He could listen and not feel like he's failed. ]
I wouldn't have been able to protect you against him either...
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[ He isn't defenseless by any means, but... he knows he isn't quite as "battle ready" as Genji is. Not that that matters to him.
What does matter to him is that someone, somehow, had hurt Genji this badly. Made him unable to even speak, let alone move. ]
But now isn't the time for this. I will not have you dwelling on the past in this moment. Focus on the present, on here, and on me.
[ There will be time for lectures about pride and overestimating one's abilities later. Certainly not now. Zenyatta feels his chassis begin to warm with the heat he is building up, and once he can move Genji from the ground, it will certainly be more useful in warming him, then. ]
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[ Even with the single word, it still sounds like defeat to him. The lights all over his body start to flicker and turn back on. Soft, weak. More ice slowly shed as he could at the very least start to move his fingers. ]
I'm so happy you are safe. [ When he froze, when he felt such panic at possibly dying after feeling he had achieved so much, he feared what would happen to Zenyatta. Would Koltira continue his rampage? Where is he? ] I asked for healing and yet it would have put you in danger.
[ Sensors flicker as he looks around for the elf, but it seems he has been abandoned. ] Yes, yes, the present. I'm melting a little more. I think I can be moved a little.
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I would have come for you, even if there was danger present. I would not abandon you, at any moment in time.
[ But Genji seems to be warming up slightly. Enough so that perhaps he can lift him from the ground...]
Allow me to try and move you...
[Not very far, mind. Just into his arms, so that he can hold the other. Right now, he's putting off enough heat from his chassis that it should help warm Genji further. And also... for perhaps, his own benefit, of being able to hold his boyfriend in his arms after such a worrisome experience. ]
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[ There is some affection in the words. But he wonders how much is translated. The green lights continue to flicker but it isn't too much to pull him up into the Omnic's arms. He does feel safer. He does feel better. Not just the Harmony orb but being close to Zenyatta.
More and more ice falls off of him as he attempts to weakly wrap his arms around him. ] Sorry. [ A beat. ] No. Thank you.
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[ Which isn't to say he isn't reckless, because he totally is, but you know. In a different way.
It's reassuring on so many levels, to have Genji in his arms. He's safe, here and now. Zenyatta still has no idea what had happened, or how it was even possible for Genji to be brought this close to death again... But these are thoughts for later. He just needs him well enough that they can travel back to the Inn, and Genji can rest more properly. ]
You are welcome. Let me know when you are feeling well enough to stand again. I would like to bring you back to our room.
[ For now, he is selfishly content to just hold Genji in his arms... ]
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He feels like he's getting back to where he needs to be. More ice falling, melting. His shoulders drop a little more as he feels like they've been in the same position for ... who knows how long. Genji presses his head closer against Zenyatta. It has been a long time since he's felt that much fear about dying. His own fault -- he has been thinking of himself as invulnerable. ]
I'd like that, too. It should be just a little longer...
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And I have no qualms with staying like this for as long as you need.
[ You know, the hugging. He actually rather enjoys this feeling of wrapping his arms around Genji, holding him close to his body...
For an omnic, there really is no reason for this. Humans, instinctually, have a desire to be close to others. Omnics have no such instincts, and yet... He feels a mixture of fondness and comfort like this. He hopes Genji feels the same. ]
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[ It makes him feel safe. After everything that has happened, after begging for his life, he feels safe and at ease. He'll say that as many times as he can, because he finds it to be amazing in and of itself. To be in a state of panic and helplessness, Genji would have thought that the encounter would have broken him. Yet he is able to feel at ease and comforted by being with Zenyatta. ]
You ... [ It almost hurts to talk. The cold making his teeth chatter still. ] You ... saved me ... again.
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[ Although he's pleased to hear the other's voice, in this circumstance, it just strengthens his worry with how violently his teeth chatter. ]
You can thank me a thousand times over later if it will make you happy, but please do not hurt yourself further with talking now.
[ He can heal injuries, provide warmth, things like that. He knows there are things he cannot fix, like if someone is missing something, or if their heart stops beating. It's even more complicated for an individual like Genji, being just machine enough to be too complicated for a human doctor, and too man enough for a machine doctor. Sometimes, Zenyatta wishes Dr. Ziegler were here, in cases like this.]
I do not want you to damage your voicebox or teeth. I am... unsure if it would be a thing I could fix.
[ It doesn't help that he feels a little useless to provide only small comforts in a place like this. Healing, yes. Affection, yes. But what Genji needs right now is a warm bed and sleep. He's going to have to get the other onto Lasso somehow... But he doesn't even know if Genji can stand right now. ]
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[ But Zenyatta is right. He just ... he just wanted to say it with his own words. His eyes close for a second. The warmth is more than appreciated. The cold cut in so deep that he worried that he would never feel warm again. ]
You could fix it. [ There is a smile in the texted words, somehow. Perhaps, it is felt in the way that his tired, still ice cold arms wrap around his master more. ] I'm warming up a little. I should feel lucky that so much of me is metal.
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He'll deal with this another time. For now he enjoys the feeling of arms wrapped around him. His sensors pick up just how cold Genji is, but being fully omnic himself, it doesn't feel unpleasant. The only times he's recalled a drop in temperature being detrimental to him is when he stayed out too long in the mountains when he had lived in Nepal. Having as many exposed wires as he does tend to mean he's vulnerable to freezing up.
But this is different. He isn't the one who is at risk.]
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[ He rests a little more comfortably against the Omnic. His thoughts return to Koltira -- the elf looked so broken when he came out of that bloodthirsty state. Genji could only offer forgiveness and apologies for being unable to stop him. Lightly shaking his head, Zenyatta said not to let his thoughts stray back to that. How he keeps repeating the same words over and over in his head -- could only say he forgave and sorry.
Flexing his fingers, he waits a few minutes more before nodding. Lifting his head up, he looks toward Zenyatta. There is a soft smile that he has and knows that it's felt. ] I believe I can be moved now. Warmed up enough to be able to, anyway. [ A strained hiss as he attempts to start to rise. ]
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[Zenyatta frets, still sitting but placing his hands on Genji wherever he can to help stabilize him.]
If you cannot walk, then I will carry you. You have, after all, done the very same for me.
[Except Genji's cool ninja cyborg legs sure work a lot better than his lanky and frequently disused ones. But still. He's sure he can manage getting him to the horse, at the very least.]
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[ The way the metal sounds as he stands -- it hurts. He breathes out a sigh as he continues to slowly stand. Frozen metal finally attempting to move, it leaves a lot to be desired in terms of what movement is available to him now. He recalls telling someone that he's about 20% flesh -- should he feel good about that or not? Would he be having an easier time now? ]
I have, but I have to recover quickly. Koltira still is out there. You're right that we cannot keep focusing on the past and past failures of even a few minutes. [ The lights over his body flicker before returning to their usual brightness. ] Temporary system malfunction. Still recovering from the cold. I can still at least get to Lasso.
Then... [ Then recovery. Then looking for Koltira. ]
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Lasso isn't very far at this point, at least. Only a few more steps, and the real challenge begins of getting ON the horse.]
Your recovery will happen at the rate you are intended to. And I will ensure you reach full recovery.
[As in, your ass isn't leaving bed until he thinks you're well enough.]
Temporary system malfunctions included.
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Somehow I feel like I'm being scolded.
[ He's at least able to joke that much. A tired sigh as he rests his hand against Lasso's side. Lightly patting the horse, he rests his head against the neck as he feels. So tired. How far even was it from where he was to stand here? He shakes his head -- the present and future, yes. ]
Now how to get up?
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[Zenyatta admits, and once they reach the horse, he holds out his arms. Like one would do when they expect to carry someone in said arms.]
I said I would carry you. I can at least do this much to help you on the horse.
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[ To remain in the present, he realizes how much this must frighten Zenyatta. For all he has done for him, for all he continues to do, Genji realizes he should do more in return. Because he loves him. Because no one wants to know their loved one is hurt or scared. He feels safe with the Omnic so called to him, and so he should reward the hope that he is all right.
A small joke. A small tilt of his head and ignore how the sound of the metal squeals and screams as he moves it so suddenly after becoming unfrozen. ]
You did. Then, please, help me. [ He reaches to slide into Zenyatta's arms, to help his love in helping him. ]
ITS OK IF WE DROP THIS THREAD i know i took forever
[The joke continues, but he means it. Genji isn't... in trouble, really. He's just worried. As he always will be.
As per what he intended to do, he picks up Genji. Who is... heavier than he's normally comfortable carrying, but Genji needs him, right now. Pushing a bit of extra energy into his levitation, his thrusters really, he carries Genji and gently settles him on the back of his horse.]
There...
[If he had lungs, that would have definitely knocked the wind out of him. But luckily, he doesn't, and so he's overall fine after that little struggle. It's much easier to lift just himself onto Lasso this time.]
NAH NEVER LEAVE ME
GOOD
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