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highpriestessgwyn · 3 days
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Another incredible artist gone and I don’t blame them at all. Well done SJM fandom!!!!
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The fact that you are all grown women doing this just because someone disagrees with your ship, or doesn’t draw them is beyond pathetic.
Doxxing people and releasing very personal information about them and their family because they don’t ship what you ship, is not only ridiculous, but severely dangerous as well!!!!
The fact that these people are not only leaving the fandom because of the bullying they receive, but also because they fear being doxxed for simply drawing a ship, is very concerning for this fandom.
This fandom needs to sit back, reflect on their behaviour, and do better. You’re all grown women hating like men!!!!
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lib-arts · 3 days
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Fórmula 1 x Gwynriel🏎️
Gwyn and Azriel from Heart Racing
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Fanfic by anewritter - twitter
@gwynrielweeksofficial
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b00kdiary · 2 days
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Ok, here me out…
Gwyn using the ribbon to tie Azriel up during fun time.
Him being so down for her to be in control because this way his power and strength isn’t so intimidating.
Gwyn taking back her sexual autonomy AND discovering she likes having the Shadowsinger begging her to touch him, to do something.
The ribbon. SARAH THE RIBBON!!!
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valkyriegwynb · 3 days
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Imagine being so fucking racist. It's literally xenophobia and giving, "Nonenglish speakers don't understand English so we can bully them and be rude."
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lullabestie14 · 3 days
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Found this comment on Reddit. Couldn’t explain it better than this.
“It’s clear from Mist and Fury that the original ships were: Feysand, Nessian, Elucien, and Mor/Azriel. Like it’s so obvious the way she wrote Mor and Azriel; Mor even seems vaguely interested/torn about Az. Looking at interviews, SJM even talks about Elucien as a couple (eg where would they like to travel together, etc).
Flash forward to ACOWAR. For whatever reason (lack of chemistry with Az, wanting more diversity) SJM has Mor say that she prefers women. This time the Az-pining-for-Mor is more desperate/feels like a zero chance of being requited. SJM also introduces Az as a potential love interest for Elain because she loves throwing a wrench. Just because Elucien are mates doesn’t mean they’ll have it easy; SJM’s whole thing is angst. She had to throw in a love triangle to make it uncertain. This is the first couple where mate status is confirmed upon meeting.
But there’s a problem now. If Az and Mor are no longer endgame, who will they end up with? is it not suspicious that the two new characters introduced in SF (Gwyn and Emerie) just HAPPEN to be potentially be good partners for Az and Mor? Like it’s not a coincidence that Emerie looks at Mor and blushes, remarking how pretty she is. It’s not a coincidence that Az and Gwyn have so many interactions in the text. It’s not a coincidence that a “random side character” shows up in a bonus chapter.
When SJM created Gwyn and Emerie, it wasn’t just to give Nesta friends. These characters clearly didn’t exist when she wrote MAF. SJM wanted new characters that would solve her retcon of ending Az/Mor. She wanted to solve the Mor/Az retcon so bad that she created a NEW RETCON of Az going to Sangravah. Like why bother to add that detail if it’s not important.
Also: poor Lucien. His endgame heroine was supposed to be Nesta until SJM realized they would be terrible together and that Nessian had better chemistry. So she gives Elucien the mating bond. Like is she really going to fuck Lucien over TWICE? She loves him as a character and has put him through the wringer. Yes, I agree that SJM can change her mind and maybe is open to mate rejection, but Lucien has already switched love interests from Nesta to Elain! Who else is he going to switch to, considering that Jurian and Vassa are “at each other’s throats?”
Finally, please think about the number of books left. Ignoring novellas (which are probably gonna be fluffy ones like ACOFAS where nothing happens), there are two main books left. Two couples.
Option A:
• ⁠Gwynriel (Valkyrie growth, Illyrian rebellion, exploring Ramiel, Gwyn’s autumn heritage and maybe lightsinger?? powers)
• ⁠Elucien (Helion secret baby, defeating Koschei, freeing Vassa, fixing spring court)
Option B
• ⁠Elriel (mate rejection storyline, potentially some stuff above)
• ⁠?????
Literally WHO is the second book in this equation? Lucien and Vassa?? We barely know Vassa and there’s barely any connection to Night Court. And Lucien’s book is going to be depressing as fuck dealing with mate rejection; does anyone want to read two heavy books of rejection? Jurian and Vassa: again, we barely know them! At least with Tower of Dawn, Chaol had been a main character for a long time with POV. SJM will not do a full-length Emerie/Mor book as much as I would love for one. She’s very cognizant of criticism re: Mor bi rep in the past; she doesn’t want to open a can of worms and be accused of writing bad sapphic rep. If anything, I can see a fluffy Emerie/Mor novella with little angst (or them getting together in the background of other books).
So from a meta structural level, I don’t understand who the second couple will be if Elriel is endgame. Lucien/Vassa is the most plausible answer, but 1) we barely know Vassa, 2) she’s human and Lucien is immortal. So are we going to toss her into the Cauldron to make her immortal? Serious question, and 3) I don’t want TWO books about mate rejection, it’s depressing as hell. I can see one but not two.
But with Gwynriel and Elucien, you have enormous fan and audience interest in ALL FOUR CHARACTERS. They’re directly tied to Night Court and SJM so far has no intention of staying away from the core group.”
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famouscyclenerd · 3 days
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If you forget about Gwyn after (actually) reading A Court of Silver Flames...
Where Gwyn is Nesta's first proper friend. She is the first to sign up for training. Where they make friendship bracelets together and have sleepovers. Where they train together almost everyday and become valkyries. Where Gwyn is the first to cut the ribbon. Where they went into the blood rite and won it together. Where Gwyn confesses to Nesta and Emerie about her struggles with losing her twin sister and the guilt she feels surrounding it. How she still refuses to wear the stone because she doesn't feel worthy of it. Where it ended with Sarah telling us that even though Gwyn would love to do more, she still went back to the library. Handing us that shit on a silverplatter that Gwyn's journey is not yet over.
Where, in Az' bonus chapter, she was in the second half of it, smiling at his shadows and teasing him. Where it ended with Az thinking about her (Gwyn), and her joy and how he had to stop himself from smiling when he thought of her teal eyes.
...Then maybe... you just.... didn't.... read the book... nor the bc...
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foxylady13 · 2 days
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Either Azriel Bonus Chapter is canon or its not.
You can't have it "confirm" E/riel but dismiss the Gwynriel moments of foreshadowing. And FYI, there are Gwynriel moments of foreshadowing otherwise you wouldn't argue against them so much because it threatens your ship 🤷‍♀️
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glossamerfaerie · 10 hours
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I have this headcanon that Nesta’s pegasus** DOES NOT like Cassian. Her pegasus is definitely a black stallion and super aggressive with Fae men, but absolutely adores Nesta and her friends. He’ll allow mane braiding, petting, spoiling with apples and sugar cubes, etc. He’s an absolute sweetheart with the Valkyries, Priestesses, Nyx, and the Archeron sisters.
But Cassian? No, sir. The Pegasus will not let Cassian *breathe* safely. Lots of growling and snorting whenever Cassian is within ten feet. He WILL bite if Cassian attempts to stroke his mane. Even the delicious sugar cubes won’t help Cassian; the Pegasus simply glowers disdainfully and ignores until someone else offers the treat. Cassian is very sad about this.
Nesta does not improve matters by being EXTRA affectionate toward her Pegasus whenever Cassian is around. Or by going on long flights without Cassian whenever Nesta wants alone time. Or by saying things like “you’re my favorite black-haired winged-creature to ride.” This last one is Cassian’s breaking point; he storms out of training while Gwyn, Azriel, and Emerie collapse with laughter. Cassian is especially bitter that the Pegasus has warmed up to Azriel, so he can’t even pretend that the Pegasus has a problem with Illyrians. To rub salt in the wound, Gwyn’s Pegasus *loves* Az (shadow-petting is extremely useful when Gwyn is busy).
Things do change eventually. There’s some battle or conflict (idk just imagine something bloody). And of course Cassian, the overprotective brute, sees a sneak attack from behind and lunges to protect his mate mid-air. The attacker plummets and dies in a very painful manner.
After watching Cassian’s actions, the Pegasus decides that perhaps Cassian deserves Some Rights after all. He still won’t allow prolonged petting or Cassian to sit on him (in his defense, do you want a large Illyrian brute to sit on you? Don’t answer that). But the Pegasus will allow occasional pets and sugary tweets.
Nesta has been publicly amused by this saga for a while but also secretly worried that her two males can’t get along. So the new peace is a big relief to her. She also doesn’t *want* to always fly without company. Alone time is nice, but do you know what’s nicer? Racing with Cassian to see who can reach their destination faster. Nesta loves flying with her two favorite males.
(However, Nesta still maintains that Cassian is her *second* favorite black-haired winged-creature to ride. The man’s ego is dangerous if left unchecked)
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** The Pegasus colors are inspired by this amazing artwork that lives rent-free in my brain. I’m sure that Nesta is black, Gwyn is white, and Emerie is brown/gold. Not sure about the genders of the other Pegasus — I think Gwyn has a mare but I’m unsure about Emerie.
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hlizr50 · 16 hours
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I was shown a post this morning (I think it was from Tumblr, but I'm not 100% sure) where someone asked if maybe something was LOST IN TRANSLATION because so many Gwynriel shippers aren't native English speakers.
Now...
I'm going to give this person the benefit of the doubt and believe that they truly don't mean anything negative by the question, even though the implications are... harmful to say the least.
Here's the deal, guys.
There are Gwynriel shippers all around the world because there are ACOTAR readers all around the world. The ship is not localized to a region or a language.
When people read books, the words on the page send a message. Sometimes, if we're super casual readers, the messaging is limited or we don't read a ton into it. For other readers who choose to delve deep into how the author writes to try to understand what might come next, it is obviously a bigger investment.
But at the end of the day, we all read the SAME BOOK (and bonus content) and those words made us all feel different ways. Made us want or predict different things. And that's all well and good. The problem comes up when we try to explain why we feel the way that we do.
I'm an engineer. Even though I enjoy creative writing and art, my brain is practical. I like having evidence. I like being able to identify trends and make an educated prediction based on them. As someone who ships Gwynriel, I have never denied that there are canonical moments where Azriel and Elain have some level of... something. On page. It would be ignorant of me to say that those moments don't exist. However, for the most part FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN, when a Gwynriel shipper tries to use canonical evidence to support their ship -- WHICH EXISTS -- it's a constant barrage of 'that's not what that means' or 'how could you read that romantically?' or 'Gwyn is just a side character'. And then there are the blatant hypocrisies, like how Azriel saving Elain from Hybern is romantic but Azriel saving Gwyn at Sangravah should never be mentioned ever again.
I guess what this long-winded ramble is trying to say is that there's nothing lost in translation. We've read the same story, and we believe Gwynriel makes sense. We lean on canon and trends in the author's style to support the ship, and then we headcanon the hell out of it, because fandom is supposed to be fun like that. Some people read the story and believe that Elriel makes sense, and that's perfectly fine. But don't come at a Gwynriel shipper, attacking their textual evidence with your headcanon that Elain was barely existed in ACOSF bc she was apparently training to be a spy and she and Azriel were falling in love completely off-page with nothing to show for it.
And don't you dare make an implication so blatantly out of bounds like blaming it on some strange translation error that somehow miraculously makes Gwynriel makes sense, but only if it's not in English. Like... give me a break. And... think about what you're saying. For A SINGLE MOMENT.
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sadiegirl2021 · 14 hours
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Just Gwyn being a side character! Nothing to see here.
“Leave it,” Gwyn said, enough authority lacing her words that Nesta dropped the book onto a dark wood table.
Ohhh wait, what's this?
“Easy,” Lucien repeated, and flame sizzled in his russet eye. The flame, the surprising dominance within it, hit Cassian like a stone to the head, knocking him from his need to kill and kill and kill whatever might threaten—
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“FEYRE.” The voice was at once the night and the dawn and the stars and the earth, and every inch of my body calmed at the primal dominance in it.
“Open your eyes,” the voice ordered. I did.
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“Stop,” I said.
The word was a soft, cold command.
And Azriel and Cassian obeyed.
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“Breathe.” The word was an order. Laced with that primal command he so rarely wielded.
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the-darkestminds · 3 days
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My fellow blogger: *very long and well constructed post about how Elain and Lucien will never be together, including source material, a works cited and a direct quote from the author herself*
Me: Yes but have you considered how sexy Lucien is?
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dreamsandstars24 · 2 days
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🫖HUSH🫖
my little Gwynriel fic because I am listening to a House of Wind library ambience and it has teleported me to another realm. Just fluff because it's quick but my Valkyries are here and they make me soft. Anyway, enjoy!
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Nesta, Emerie, and Gwyn were in the library. That had been as much as Azriel's shadows had reported to him before frantically going in the direction of the library. 
With a sight, with Rhys and Cassian behind him, he made his way to the library, fully aware of the quietness that was inside the place. Once he reached the closed doors, he knocked softly and opened the door, ready to go in, but the scene he found froze him in his spot, and a part of him noticed how his brothers stopped and took the scene in. 
For starters, the library had cushions everywhere of every colour with piles and piles of books filling the floor, teapots whistling softly on a small stove, and the three most feared Valkyries spread throughout the place. 
Nesta had found her place on the window, sitting on a cushion so big that it appeared as if it could swallow her. Her feet were tugged in under her, and a frown had been set on her brow as she read the book she was holding between her hands and supporting with her legs, the name of which was impossible for him to see. 
Emerie, on the other hand, was near the bookshelf. Her wings were relaxed, and the smell of floral oils seemed to emanate from her. She had a thick blanket covering her legs, but her feet peeked under it as a soft smile was plastered on her lips. 
When Azriel found Gwyn, he had the urge to laugh out loud. She was on the floor, lying on her back, as an invisible hand kept the book right on top of her. Her feet were moving happily, her hair like a valley of flowers under her hair and pooling on the floor, a soft blush on her cheeks as her lips moved quietly following her reading. 
With astonishment, he noticed how his shadows were moving around her, caressing her skin in subtle ways. Her fingers moved against them as if she could feel them between her hands. 
She looked peaceful. She looked beautiful. She looked safe. 
With his heart on his throat at the sensation of having witnessed something beautiful, he turned to his brothers, motioning for them to keep quiet with a finger on his lips. Both Cassian and Rhys nodded, their eyes soft as they stared at the females, who seemed at peace in their own space, undisturbed and happy in their quietness. 
Reluctantly, they moved out of the room and closed the door quietly behind them to not bother them. 
Azriel took a deep breath, taking in once again the petrichor smell that surrounded Gwyn, and stepped away, knowing she was safe. 
His shadows, however, stayed with her. Making sure she was safe, holding her in the way he secretly wished he could.
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fieldofdaisiies · 24 hours
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Elucien with 9 and Gwynriel with 7
7…to shut them up for Gwynriel (I‘m doing Elucien in a separate post)
"You‘re just a really bad loser, shadowsinger." Gwyn grins from one ear to the other, a vicious glint in her eyes. "L.O.S.—"
Azriel‘s lips collide with hers before she can finish, her back softly being pressed against the wall behind her. He swallows the gasp that escapes her and thd chuckle that follows. "Berdara," he rasps against her lips. "What did you just call me?"
"Loser!" She laughs and is now the one to kiss him, slamming her lips against his while simultaneously her arms curl around his neck and she jumps up.
Azriel catches her with ease, giving her rear a soft smack. "You are impossible, my mate."
"But you like it." She grins, her lips curling against his when they break apart for a moment.
"I fucking love it." And his lips close over hers once again.
for the kiss prompts
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b00kdiary · 2 days
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Nesta: Azriel kissed you?
Gwyn: [hiding behind her hands] Yes.
Nesta: And you said… thank you?
Gwyn: I was nervous! He’s a really good kisser…
Nesta: [trying not to laugh] Well that was very polite of you.
Gwyn: [blushing like a tomato] Shut. Up.
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theflyinvelaris · 3 days
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***these images + the artwork are not my own!! these creators are unbelievably talented! and I will link everyone below! characters owned by Sarah J. Maas ***
Spymaster of the Night Court
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Azriel, Shadowsinger 💠 "crawl inside this body - find me where i am most ruined, love me there" 💠 rune lazuli
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he is such a beautiful, tender-hearted man
and honestly, i hope that whatever outcome we encounter in the upcoming acotar book, az gets his happy ending
that's all i want!! that's all any of us want!!!
let the man find his joy, he deserves it!!!
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i love az and his quiet sense of humor and BIG brain (bigger wingspan). he's the type to linger in the background, but his presence is most definitely felt. he's the best listener and is so goddamn attentive with you, nothing would go unnoticed
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you just know you're never getting away with anything:
you're upset? az is already fluffing the couch and fetching you tea. rubbing your shoulders and gently asking if you want to talk about it. he is so sweetheart.
you're hungry? he's in the kitchen whipping up a meal that will send you into edible bliss
you're starting to tire after an exhausting morning of moving your body and staring at shirtless illyrians? az is sweeping you off your feet and flying you home
bye
i want that reality so bad LOL
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and here's (maybe) a controversial opinion (and some context):
I don't really care who Azriel ends up with in the next ACOTAR book
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hear me out:
i am a slut for the mate-trope! i love it. the "thread" of attachment, the push and pull, the resistance to it at first. the unbelievable wholesomeness of the relationship afterwards. mates. mates. matey, mate, mate, mates. love it. here for it. 😌 AND FOR THIS REASON, primarily... i am a gwynriel and elucien stan
now, there are other reasons, too, that i stan these couples, but i really gravitate towards the fact that...
when gwyn is around, azriel's shadows come out and take a real interest in her. azriel is his shadows. they might be sentient, but they are whole, together. and when elain is around, his shadows "go into hiding" - i think their comfortability around gwyn means something
BUT
AND HEAR ME OUT.
i think azriel's story is SO fucking interesting. his role in the book can (and literally has with hofas) open so many doors.
maybe elain does have a second mate somehow? maybe elain and lucien aren't really mates and there was some malicious power behind it all, like maeve and rowan.
OR
maybe sjm takes it a different direction and we get to watch azriel walk through the same self-love journey that nesta experienced in acosf. AND MAYBE at the end of this, him and gwyn get a shot.
my heart pulls to THIS. because sjm has been all about accepting and growing into self first before true, real love can occur.
Exhibit A: feyre hating herself post utm/tamlin and having to recognize her own power before she allows herself that bond with rhys Exhibit B: nesta hating herself and everyone else until she forces herself to walk the road back to finding herself, and in doing so, finds her strength. and her friends. and her mate. Exhibit C: ...
IDK.
i dont know!
and honestly im just here for the ride! for the journey! ✨😊🌈💘
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JUST LET AZRIEL BE HAPPY.
GET HIM OUT OF THE DARK AND INTO THE LIGHT!!
GIVE HIM SOME JOY!!!
GIVE HIM LOVE THAT ISN'T HARD!!!! OR TRIED!!!!
he deserves the best <3
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the artists 💘
to the incredibly, miraculously, insanely talented people who through passion and determination and effort create this art! fanart is the backbone of every fandom. we don't thank artists enough, so thank you for what you do despite the rest of it.
you're amazing! you're doing such a great job! keep it up! what you do is important and necessary! THANK YOU!
everyone tagged below! show them some love (:
azriel's mugshot (we all knew the time would come) by kayrakhan
a beautiful gwynriel moment tucked into the bottom right corner by mistilteinn.art
uncle az comforting a very distressed nyx (this is actually azriel healing his inner child but i couldnt resist the uncle az appeal) by mastiba, and commissioned by duskcowboy and starswhogaze
ghostface azriel (no words) by _zhiggy and commissioned by foreverinelysian
faded portrait of az and gwyn kissing by poppypola_
our spymaster enjoying a glass of wine (as he f*ckin should) by tangerine.eileen
shadowsinger with his siphons on his shoulders (take notes, ladies) by azrielover
THANKS FOR ALL THE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
i know ive been posting a shit ton but im really fixated on these atm and i have a lot of time on my hands because work is slowwwwwwwwwwww
okay
bye bye
love u
thanks for hanging out w me UwU
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find my other collages here!
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lullabestie14 · 14 hours
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"Something restless in her had settled."
(Nesryn and Sartaq)
"Something restless settling in him."
(Gwyn and Azriel)
Sarah knows what she’s doing.
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