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==Narrative Significant Qualities==
==Narrative Significant Qualities==


*'''Stylin'''' (Too Pretty To Hit + Watch the Suit + Social Appearance Anxiety 3 + SINner (National) + Technical School Education + Trust Fund 3)
*'''Stylin'''' (Too Pretty To Hit + Watch the Suit + Social Appearance Anxiety 3 + Technical School Education + Trust Fund 3)
**A fashionista through and through, Pell knows how to look good.  
**A fashionista through and through, Pell knows how to look good.  


*'''Adept Arcanist''' (Mystic Adept + The Magician's Way + Focused Concentration 4 + Astral Chameleon + Initiate Grade 8 + Centering + Adept Centering + Flexible Signature + Masking)
*'''Adept Arcanist''' (Mystic Adept + The Magician's Way + Focused Concentration 4 + Initiate Grade 8)
**A mystic shadowrunner, Pell has attained heights of arcane capability few have touched.
**A mystic shadowrunner, Pell has attained heights of arcane capability few have touched.


*'''Druidic Protector's Aspect''' (Mentor Spirit (Bear) + Healer + Quick Healer + Tough As Nails (Stun) 3 + Animal Empathy + Spiritual Pilgrim + Cleansing + Harmonious Defense)
*'''Druidic Protector's Aspect''' (Mentor Spirit (Bear) + PSC (Vindictive) + Tough As Nails (Stun) 3 + Animal Empathy + Spiritual Pilgrim)
**A defender of the natural world, Pell walks a path fraught with and beset by those who seek to exploit it.
**A defender of the natural world, Pell walks a path fraught with and beset by those who seek to exploit it.



Revision as of 05:43, 22 November 2023

Pell
Pell.jpg
Street Druid/Fashionista
"I'm sure it'll turn up okay in the end."
Discord@isaacalpharn5772
Redditalpharn
MetatypeElf (None)
Street Cred91
Notoriety0
Public Awareness1
Titles and Awards0
CDP6
D.O.B.Februrary 21st, 2058
Age27
Folder[1]
Priority
Metatype - C
Attributes - B
Magic/Resonance - A
Skills - D
Resources - E
Number of Runs120
IG Tracker14


Character Information

Summary

Pell is an elf clothier/fashion designer who moonlights as a Druid/Runner.

Goals

  • Get enough money to retire with a High lifestyle.
  • Make friends.
  • Become the equivalent of a fleshly deity of magic and hope that burning this bright doesn't mean that it's a short burn.

Background

Born to a low-on-the-totem-pole white collar family that's technically Tir Tairngire nobility, Isabel Kimahri-Devereux has some training in fashion design and tailoring clothes.

Narrative Significant Qualities

  • Stylin' (Too Pretty To Hit + Watch the Suit + Social Appearance Anxiety 3 + Technical School Education + Trust Fund 3)
    • A fashionista through and through, Pell knows how to look good.
  • Adept Arcanist (Mystic Adept + The Magician's Way + Focused Concentration 4 + Initiate Grade 8)
    • A mystic shadowrunner, Pell has attained heights of arcane capability few have touched.
  • Druidic Protector's Aspect (Mentor Spirit (Bear) + PSC (Vindictive) + Tough As Nails (Stun) 3 + Animal Empathy + Spiritual Pilgrim)
    • A defender of the natural world, Pell walks a path fraught with and beset by those who seek to exploit it.
  • Speaker of Spirits (Spirit Champion + Spirit Whisperer + Channeling + UMT Spirit Expansion: Guardian Spirits)
    • An advocate of spirits, Pell seeks to balance her obligations among the manifold aspects of Creation.

Run History

NameGMMetaplotThreatDate of Run
By the Grace of Her GraveFangblade_Deadly28 February 2085
Icosahedral FacetsAsmodeusExtreme8 June 2084
Of Runners, Revelry and... Raccoons?EvaMedium30 January 2084
Season's... Irradiation?EvaThe Burning Star of RedmondDeadly7 December 2083
A Murder most FowlFuraidopotetoMedium10 November 2083
Times to Watch, Times to ActArchtmagBy Royal DecreeExtreme29 October 2083
"ZZ Top?" "No! I said Isotopes!"ZerreExtreme8 October 2083
Last Light in the ShadowsTekomandorShadowHaven ShutdownPrime22 August 2083
Munitions MisplacementEvaDeadly1 August 2083
Further RaccooneryEvaMedium29 July 2083
Fire EatersZerreHigh29 July 2083
Paleblood MoonEvaDeadly25 July 2083
Communication is one of the KeyZerreHigh21 July 2083
Blub Blub BlubDoc MncMedium16 July 2083
Beary ProblematicEvaDeadly13 July 2083
AAAH FUCK WHAT'S THAT!EvaDeadly10 July 2083
A Steel Clad FlowerArchtmagExtreme9 July 2083
Paris Deep InsideKaterSalemSemi-Prime5 July 2083
A Ghoulish PackageAuroraDeadly24 June 2083
First Light in the ShadowsTekomandorDeadly23 June 2083
Palm ParadiseKaterSalemNo Legion But Still DeadlyDeadly12 June 2083
Who You Gonna Call?EvaDeadly9 June 2083
Angry Singed RaccoonEvaDeadly27 May 2083
The old man and the seaKaterSalemArtifact huntSemi-Prime19 March 2083
Swallowed By The EarthBrockMedium18 March 2083
Breathe Into Your Lung, Breathe Out SlowlyAuroraEnemy withinPrime15 March 2083
The Sound of Deep WatersDraknicHigh14 March 2083
Tacoma TroubleshootingEvaMedium4 March 2083
Lucky FindBrockLow28 February 2083
For Running WildMalyMedium27 February 2083
PsychotronicsMedium23 February 2083
Helmet with Cross emoji Vampire emoji Church emojiAuroraDeadly21 February 2083
SpireNoctisDeadly20 February 2083
Bagged and TaggedArchtmagDeadly19 February 2083
The FBI Is Still Fine I'm SureAuroraDeadly10 February 2083
Cry of the CondemnedArchtmagSemiprime22 January 2083
It is a good day to die in the beautiful landscape of KraichgauKaterSalemEnemy withinExtreme6 January 2083
Silver RushArchtmagThe Burning Star of RedmondSemiprime2 October 2082
Journey BelowArchtmagHigh24 September 2082
Glow GuerillasDejapesMedium13 September 2082
One Hell of a Wedding AnniversaryDraknicMedium5 September 2082
Expedited ExtraditionDejapesFlight of the White OwlMedium4 September 2082
Cause and EffectArchtmagBy Royal DecreeSemi-Prime28 August 2082
I Swear They are Normal Salamanders pt2DraknicHigh16 August 2082
Where Are My Triple A'sPatGriffinHigh14 August 2082
Mega Low-DownSleeveyHigh12 July 2082
All Paths Lead to YellowstoneAsmodeusHail to the PumpkingSemiprime25 June 2082
Suburban JungleWarrLow24 June 2082
A Seaside EscapeArchtmagMedium22 June 2082
Glow Up CityAuroraHigh20 June 2082
Double-bookedNivenMilk Run20 June 2082
Bug Out BagDiscoGoblinMedium15 June 2082
Swamp ThingsNoctisMedium12 June 2082
Loosest EndsAsmodeusHail to the PumpkingHigh11 June 2082
Trash (Panda) RemovalSamitefan1Low10 June 2082
Black Hawk DownZerre de SeattleTwo Steps AheadHigh3 June 2082
Caravan TrainSleeveyLa Famille Du PeintreMedium3 June 2082
Boiling bloodDiscoMedium27 May 2082
A Change of MindArchtmagMedium25 May 2082
At Cross PurposesAuroraHigh25 May 2082
Ain't Afraid Of No GhostAsmodeusHigh14 May 2082
Free Shipping and DeliveryKhaasLow8 May 2082
Bogged Down And SwampedAsmodeusMedium6 May 2082
Operation: Kick the AnthillZerre de SeattleHail to the Pumpking29 April 2082
Man in the boxSilasMedium24 April 2082
Into the FlytrapAuroraA Scattering of Deadly PetalsHigh24 April 2082
House CallDisco GoblinLow22 April 2082
So Collectable! Much Impeccable!ArchtmagMilk12 April 2082
Burn Through The DitchesAsmodeusHail to the PumpkingHigh2 April 2082
DriveMeAwayBloodLibrarianMedium14 March 2082
Trick or TruceAsmodeusHail to the PumpkingHigh8 March 2082
I Write Sins Not TragediesTheTaurenGhostMedium27 February 2082
A Ghoulish Case Of Heart DeliveryAuroraA Ghoulish CaseHigh25 February 2082
A Ghoulish Case Of Bloody BusinessAuroraA Ghoulish CaseHigh23 February 2082
Route 66: Side Story, A Silent SiloAuroraLike mad max but more gunsHigh22 February 2082
Chasing the DragonOrionsRequiemCross Flight Love FightMedium20 February 2082
Radical nanoRobotic RolloutAuroraTwo Steps AheadHigh19 February 2082
A Belated KRIMinal ChristmasAuroraHigh16 February 2082
The Absolute Top of the ProblemOrionsRequiemMedium14 February 2082
Unfortunate SonsAsmodeusHail to the PumpkingHigh12 February 2082
Shades of Grey's AnatomySarcarianMedium12 February 2082
Might Have A ProblemAuroraHigh9 February 2082
Something Bugging MeAuroraHigh6 February 2082
The Great (Fish) ExtractionAuroraSpicy (Medium/High?)2 February 2082
The Blood WarAsmodeusFestering InfestationHigh2 February 2082
This Isn't Your Grandmother's JuggernaughtAuroraMedium31 January 2082
To Defeat A VillainAsmodeusHail to the PumpkingMedium30 January 2082
House SittingDraknicMilk Run27 January 2082
Digital Dark AgeSarcarianThe Cutter's CuratorMedium27 January 2082
Stop, LA Party TimeChrisst111The Month the Streets Ran RedMedium24 January 2082
To Usurp the KingAsmodeusHail to the PumpkingHigh21 January 2082
The Big CheeseShadowhandTaking Back TacomaLow19 January 2082
Nod Ya HeadAsmodeusMedium17 January 2082
Good SamaritansAsmodeusFestering InfestationHigh15 January 2082
Postmodern Love StoryTheBiggestBoiMedium11 January 2082
Recruitment DriveSarcarianTwo Steps AheadMedium5 January 2082
New Year, nuYouSarcarianHigh31 December 2081
The Little Mermaid 3Si1asHigh30 December 2081
Celebrate While You're AheadChrisst111Medium14 October 2081
Let Sleeping Orks LieSi1asBuilding a Better YouMedium22 August 2081
A Cruel Angel's ThesisGhostlinSuffer the ChildrenHigh19 August 2081
Super Summoning Sensei!Korean_BBQThe Narcotic MenagerieMedium31 July 2081
Kevin Slimes (Part One)OBThe Life and Times of One Kevin CrimesMedium - high5 July 2081
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT!Korean_BBQThe Narcotic MenagerieLow4 July 2081
Who Let the Pets into the Damn NovacokeKorean_BBQThe Narcotic MenagerieMilk-Run26 June 2081
Caged WolfRequiemMedium25 June 2081
Standing StillGhostSuffer the Children24 June 2081
On a Hot Summer's Night. . .SedatedAliceThe Farm and The FuriousMedium22 June 2081
Heart of StoneArcaneFurorMedium21 June 2081
The yakuza strikes back!CrimsonThe Farm and The FuriousHigh21 June 2081
Full Body HarmerSedatedAliceMedium17 June 2081
Unwanted guestsCrimsonThe Farm and The FuriousLow14 June 2081
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!DoomNightmare ModeHigh14 June 2081
Under The BridgeYorkhaiLow12 June 2081
I Want A PonyAurora12 June 2081
Pilot's on Crack, Engines on the LordAtlatlClear Skies11 June 2081
Supermarket SweepAtlatlClear SkiesHigh10 June 2081
Shadow Uni: Combat 101Doom28 March 2081
Back From The DeadDrBurst22 March 2081
Time in a BottleGhostlinSuffer the Children19 March 2081

Affiliations

Contacts

Contact Connection Loyalty Archetype Profession Aspects Chips
Marion 6 4 Fixer Ex- Lone Star, Private Detective Lone Star, Investigation, Well Connected, Forgery, Black Markets, Doctors, Matrix Knowhow Even
Mint 3 4 Fixer Farm Operations Officer Construction Contractor, Green Thumb, Beacon of Hope, Earth Aspect Even
Fan Yang 6 3 Fixer Wuxing Shipping Overseer Shipping Overseer, Passenger Line, Triad Connections, A Hidden Place, High Society Production, Awakened Goods, Dockworkers, Work! -1
Sahalé 4 2 Fixer(G,N,K,A) Travel Facilitator and Fixer Here is Your Passport, Laws are Guidelines, Professional Fence, A Community of Movers, Home Stretch, Working Hours, Council Friends Even
Ether 5 3 Fixer Fixer Smuggler, Armorer, Vehicles, Elven Blood, Ganger Network, Seattle Underworld Even
Chloe Green 2 2 Fixer Fixer Activist, Environmentalist, Rich Brat Even
Rachel Raven 1 4 Networking Dancer at The Butterfly Effect Skin in the Game, Old Friends and Acquaintances Even
Professor Simeon Jones 3 1 Networking Museum Curator 5th World Tech Enthusiast, Museum Curator, Back Alley Museum, Historic Academic Even
Alexander-James Brodrick Johnson III 4 1 Networking CorpKid Party all Night... What time is it?, Everybody's Friend., Did Someone say Drugs?, Brodie J IN THE HOUSE!, Ride Wrecked? Brodie J's got it!, Oh yeah! I have a job!, Good looks, Money, and a savant-level understanding of rocket physics Even
Lil' Enzo 2 1 Networking Mafia Johnson Cultural Connoisseur, Made Man, Low-life connections Even
General Forbett 6 2 Networking S-K Loyalist, My Blood for the AGS, SOX Veteran, Bundeswehr Network, Who you marry, Network of Savehauses, Hiding under the radar, S-K connection, Disciple of Sun Tzu, Also a politician not just a soldier, Talking is better than shooting Even
Amrei Veidt 6 4 Generalist S-K Prime Operative Actually a Spy, Deck Jockey, Delta Clinic Access, Former Shadowrunner, Information Broker, One Step Ahead, Prime Datahaven Membership, Saeder-Krupp Employee, Fresh off the Assembly Line Even
Kyra Samaras 5 4 Generalist Spinradical Scientist Esoteric Acquisitions, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Collaborative Iteration, Actually Smart, Magic Mind, Whirring Gizmos, This is Research!, Spirit Friends! Even
Kalanyr's Agent 9 1 Generalist Dragon Servant Dragon Politics, Thaumaturgist, Folklorist, Ritualist, Inoculated, Spirit Whisperer, Psychometrist Even
Juhn Slide 4 1 Service Street Doc I Love Rock 'n' Roll, Carry On Wayward Son, (Don't Fear) The Reaper, Hotel California, More Than a Feeling Even
Ardella Alosi 2 1 Service Architect/manager Architect, Assistant Manager, Cowardly, Kind Hearted, Greenhorn Even
Isadora Windthrope 3 3 Service Rich Girl Tarot Mage Arcane Ritualist, Awakened Club Kid, Divination on Demand, Privileged Family Name Even
Dr. Isabel Wirth 4 2 Service ER Doctor Trauma Surgeon, Free Samples, Community Clinic Hours, Performs House Calls, I know a sales rep Even
SegFault's Team 4 2 Service Shadowrunner Team Saeder-Krupp Fugitives, Emerged, Archery, Black Mage, Rigger, Team Tactics, Strong Morals Even
Wusan 5 4 Service Overlord of the Seas Ocean Bound, Master of the Sea, Purifier, Trick or Treat, Caller of Tides, Ocean Awareness, Sense of Humor, Spirit Bound, Sense of Duty, Sense of Honor Even
Joseph A. Halberstien 5 4 Service Criminal Defence Attorney Criminal Law Expert, Real, Actual Lawyer, Spirits of Distinction, Maverick Private Detective on Retainer, Yeah, I know a guy., Cost of Doing Business Even
Lord Emberrage 5 2 Service Force 12 Fire Spirit BY FIRE BE PURGED !, THE INFIDELS !, DIE INSECTS !, Old Spirit, FEAR MY WRATH !, FACE MY MINIONS !, The Smith 2
Corf 1 1 Service Helpful Lil' Minecart Rail-bound, Small, Living Transport, Underground, Wild Spirit, Smol Even
Miyuki 7 2 Custom(A,K,N,G)
Ascended AI
Matrix Entity, Hunter Killer, Consume and Adapt, Creeping Death, Apex Predator, Tech Mastery, Eyes on the Past, Newfound Kin, Analytic Mind, Free Agent, Once Burned, Twice Shy, Panopticon Even
News Van Dan 3 1 Legwork Guerilla Reporter (Infobroker) Infobroker, Conspiracy Theorist, Drone Operator, Hacktivist Even
Miles Imaus 3 2 Legwork Nightclub Owner Bellevue up-and-Comer, Nightclub Owner, Gambler, Businessman Even
Ghaz 2 2 Legwork Skraacha Sheriff Cavalry's Here, Skraacha Sheriff, Coffin House -1
Pump King Jack 5 2 Legwork Halloween Spirit Herald of Halloween, Extraplanar, Spirit Savvy, Hella Halloweeners, Goodnatured Guide, Formula One, Ritualist Even
Toltecoh 1 3 Legwork Aztec Priest Naive Magician, Apprentice (Combat/Guardian), Religious Knowledge, Former Aztechnology Citizen Even
Tecomah 3 2 Legwork Retired Ranger First Nations Shaman, What Poisons the Land, Battling the Hive, Light the Dark, A Man of Principle, Tomahawk and Shield Even
Felipe Chandler 3 2 Custom (K,N,A,G) Child Psychologist Drugs, Child at Heart, Psychology, Doc Wagon Even
Nameless 5 3 Custom(K,A,G,N) Ghoul Swordsman Christian Cult Classic, Underground Underdog, Judicious Judicator, Gloomy Glow Ghoul, Mana Mentor, EVO Encyclopedia +1
Treasa ke'Vedryn 7 2 Custom(K,N,G,A)
Fae Agent
Ageless Apathy, Gifts of the Fae, Magical Mastery, Metaplanar Guide, Seelie Expert, Embedded Agents, Magical Acquisitions, Court of Vipers, Matrix Resources, Patron of the Arts, Scarlet Painter, Capricious Nature, A Whisper to the Soul, Hollow Shells Even
Sphinx 8 3 Custom(K,G,A,N) Agent of the Sea Dragon, Talismonger Servant of the sea dragoness, Welcome to the Dragon Game, Enchanter, Talismonger, Orchialcum access, Sea Dragon influence, A wet grave or an audience with the Sea Dragoness, Dragon Game insider, Magic specialist, Traveler of the spirit worlds, Secret facilities, big players insider, The Empire of the Ocean Even
Danny Hoffman 8 2 Custom(K,N,A,G)
Special Operations Coordinator
Espionage Expert, Ares Executive, Company Man, Smuggling Routes, Dissident Watcher, Orbital Overwatch, Disposable Assets, Arcane Evaluations, Seattle Vice, The Ragnarök Protocol, The Great Game Even
Carlos Mercer 2 1 Gear Security Guard Favored Security Guard, They Always put the Guns Here!, Can you help me with LoneStar? Even
Mama Tamara 2 1 Gear Talismonger Talismonger, Drug Lord, Oldie but a Goldie Even
Antonio "Vice" Vecce 3 1 Gear Gianelli Caporegime Medical Supplies, Automatic Weapons, Explosives, High Fashion Armor Even
Esteban González 5 2 Gear Materiel Smuggler and Acquisitions Expert Mil-Spec Materiel, Combat Gear, Just Point and Click, Lead Spitters, Rigging Amateur, Smuggler Even
Saint Nick 2 3 Gear "Santa Claus" Blissfully Unaware, KRIME Konnections, Milk and Cookies, Spirit of the Season, We Got Guns 1
Pitty 'Grease Lightning' McShane 5 1 Gear Mechanic Cars, Mechanic, Drones, Hard to reach, Motorcycles, GoGanger, Aerial vehicles -1
Elias Wendell 1 4 Gear Talismonger Big 'Ol Bug, Talismonger, Loyal, Friends in Low Places, Early Riser, Hermetic in More Ways than One Even
Mr. Cromwell 6 2 Gear Black market trader for large transactions Weapon Dealer, Loves forbidden goods, Cyberware Dealer, Bioware Dealer, Armor Dealer, Transport Network, Black Market Pipeline Even
Elijah Warrington 3 4 Custom (G, A, K, N) Druidic Talismonger/Healer Druid, Healer, Talismonger, Awakened Even
Jaqueline Morrison 5 3 Custom (G,A,N,K) Tailor Tailor, The Clothes Make The Man, Armorer, Upper Class Boutique, Pragmatic Accesorizing, Jet Set Lifestyle Even
Beastmaster 6 2 Custom (G,K,A,N) Parabiologist Hard to Reach, Mundane Critters, Awakened Critters, Mundane Critters Knowledge, Awakened Critters Knowledge, Critter Training Knowledge, Thrill of the Hunt, Bird Enthusiast, Gotta keep the little guys safe! Even
Doctor O+ 4 5 Custom(G,A,N,K) Street Doc/Organlegger Medical, Illegal, Organlegger, Ghoul Organlegger, Armorer, Ware, Rarities +1
Juan Ortiz 3 1 Custom (G,A,N,K) Bloody Tusks Sub-Gang Leader Wow, do you know the Horsepower on these things?, Mean Right Hook, Gang Leader, Lawyers, Guns, and Money Even
Juan Lopez 5 3 Custom(G,A,K,N) Forger Fake ID, Master Forger, Matrix Presence, Relaxed Life, Unsuspected, Burner SIN Even


Organizations

Allies

Faction Reputation
Faction Reputation
Ex-Firewatch 10
FBI 10
Streets of Renton 10
Sea Dragon 10
Gianelli Family 10
Knight Errant 10
The Seelie Court 10
KRIME! 7
Doc Wagon 6
88s 5
Federated-Boeing 5
N-51 5
Ancients 4
Streets of Redmond 3
The Agency 2
Draco Foundation 2
Laesa Syndicate 2
Black Lodge 2
Wuxing 2
First Nation 1
Ex-Neonet 1
Shiawase 1

Enemies

Faction Reputation
Faction Reputation
Black Chrysanthemum -50
Halloweeners -50
Cutters -20
Starscreamers -16
Renraku -10
Disassemblers -2
Tamanous -2
Humanis -1

In Character Information

Symbols and Signatures

Matrix Search Table

Threshold Result
1 Immigrant to the UCAS from Tir Tairngire on a work visa, and a Seattle-based fashion designer (some of her works were featured in a 'zine once?).
3 A follower of the Druidic Tradition (Wild denomination), and occasional volunteer nurse in Redmond and Tarislar.
6 Scored statistically very highly on magical aptitude tests, a while back, when she lived in Tir Tairngire.

Shadow Community Table

Threshold Result
1 Some sort of gunny Awakened, probably an Adept of some kind, and relatively fresh face to running the shadows.
3 Bleeding heart of a Mystic Adept, who's somewhat reckless.
5 A druid Mystic Adept of some skill and great magical potential, who's a decent shot and conjurer.

Assensing Results

Hits Information Gained
1 Generally healthy. Is Awakened.
2 No standard grade cyberware.
3 No alphaware-grade cyberware.
4 No betaware-grade cyberware. Bioware: so much brainware, slow-twitch muscles are boosted, slightly denser bone marrow, altered sweat glands. Essence 4.02. Magic 10.
5+ Deltaware-grade cyberware: has datajack, has eyeware in natural eyes. Geneware: yes. No nano-tech.

SINs

SIN Issuer Rating Licenses
Isabel Kimahri-Devereux Tir Tairngire Real (National Citizen) Concealed Carry, Driver's, Firearms, Mage, Restricted Armor, Restricted Augmentations
Claudia Tendler Saeder-Krupp 6 Bodyguard, Concealed Carry, Driver's, Firearms, Mage, Private Investigator, Restricted Armor, Restricted Augmentations
Bryanna Perell UCAS 6 Bounty Hunter, Concealed Carry, Driver's, Firearms, Mage, Restricted Armor, Restricted Augmentations

Appearance

Tall and willowy, Pell appears androgynous and is stereotypically elvishly pretty.

Clothing

Pell is often garbed in the latest fashions. She wears combat boots more often than not though, even while in dresses.

Matrix Persona

Her Persona appears as herself, dressed in robes representative of a follower of druidism, and with a simple flower crown.

Media Mentions

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