Greg’s sci-fi story dominates the first half of this Episode. I am using it for a story line in this series, and I need to establish the characters.
Episode 5 – THE INVESTIGATION
The United Mercury Theocracy Carrier Bethsa’ida arrives near Mercury after it left Earth space. The Mercurians want to examine Dr. Nayfel’s Scorpion fighters.
A Corsair from the Temple Galaxy Cruiser Beth’el lands on the Carrier Bethsa’ida. Aboard the Corsair is a Ṛddhi triumvirate, which has just returned from Foxtrot Charlie One (Farming Community Planet One). They are about to confer with Elder Caylin Martis, the Overseer of the Bethsa’ida 2nd Congregation. Chief Patriarch Ti-Weh Naropa, and Prelates Warden Phreet and Merro Valpor meet with Elder Martis who is finishing meditations and prayers in the sanctuary.
Doctor Nayfel is a distraction from the Mercurians’ conceptual true aspirations. They are not going to transcend, tap into supernatural powers, minister to the needs of others, or eliminate suffering by policing suffering. Doctor Nayfel became a distraction before when his selfish desires threatened the sanctity of the colonies, and now he is affecting Earth.
It has been the Mercurians experience that those who entangle themselves with capital affairs become insensitive to spiritual enlightenment, like Dr. Nayfel. This eventually leads to an individualistic and selfish mentality. They feel a human without enlightenment, only has the capacity for amoral conduct. Even when moral conduct is found outside of enlightenment, its results, more often, are found in civic sentiment or vainglorious ends. Elder Martis begins:
“It is important to stay meditated and prayed up brothers. We not only have to protect our congregations from evil’s influence, but we also have to protect ourselves from becoming weak and ministering out of our own strength. Trust in the flesh cannot become our means of operation. The technology we have serves as a safeguard of sanctity, not instruments of oppression. This manifestation of evil can serve as a channel to show the enlightened course for mankind. Peace and tranquility need no defense, it is accepted or rejected, but it can never be weaponized. You cannot attack with it, and you cannot defend with it, it is simply received or disregarded.
This business on Earth is troubling. It appears that devices we conceived have been perverted. We must use wisdom to solve this challenge until enlightenment directs otherwise. What happened to the Texas Earth vessel, which was destroyed trying to get a closer look at our Carrier, cannot be repeated. Although we warned them, we must be more proactive in our attempts to help. Instead of creating an open door to enlighten those on Earth, we have left a bitter taste again. What have you discovered from the farm community and from the recovered vessels,” asks Elder Martis?
“Dr. Nayfel has not returned to FC1. There is evidence that he capitalized on the core drill theft. The accomplice/s that extracted him from Foxtrot Charlie One, remains unknown. After his escape from Earth tonight, we can assume he has constructed more wormhole generators. The Scorpions we recovered after the attack were an early prototype of the mantas system we now use. We believe he has modified it using nanofabrication to allow the elements to function entirely separate, but it was tamper proof and self-destructed. They are deadly and rugged. Concerning his purpose on Earth, we will have to return and try to discover that,” informs Chief Patriarch Ti-Weh Naropa.
“Take the Beth’el and return to Earth and investigate the incident. The rest of the congregation will continue meditations and prayers in hopes of discovering where Dr. Nayfel has gone. Remember our true goal, be cautious of those whose flesh desires pleasures. They will manipulate situations to serve their purposes. Blessings and peace,” and Elder Martis ends the conference.
The Ṛddhi return to the Beth’el and fold space to Earth. To avoid interfering with Earth space traffic, they plot a departure point well outside of the traffic of Earth’s patrols. After completion of the jump, the Beth’el launches its four Corvettes which in turn launch Raven patrols. Ti-Weh discusses the course of action with Prelates Phreet and Valpor, and he decides that he will go to the bovine institute to gather information. Ti-Weh boards a Corsair, and proceeds toward Earth. As they approach Texas space, they alert the TUSF to their presence.
“Texas forces, this is Vav six six of the United Mercury Theocracy requesting permission to proceed to the bovine institute, over,” queries the Corsair Anchoress.
“Mercurian vessel, this is TUSF orbiter four, standby, over,” replies the TUSF RTO.
The orbiter contacts TUSF command who eventually clears the Mercurian vessel to land at the bovine institute. As the Corsair descends, a TUSF Captain and several security personnel stand by on the ground to receive the Mercurians. This will be the first personal contact anyone on Earth has had with the Mercurians in over 60 years. After the Corsair completes its landing, Ti-Weh and Chief Anchoress Paula Nocy exit the craft.
After a few minutes, a number of craft begin to land near the site. All the groups are concerned with the events last night. What started as a break-in has evolved into an interplanetary puzzlement at a control center of the United Agriculture Federation, which has seen the death of eight bovine institute employees, ten TUSF personnel, and one SSF pilot. The incident has also brought the Mercurians out of hiding. The consortium pauses outside of their transports for a brief discussion about who is going to be in charge of engaging the Mercurians, and then they proceed.
“I am Ti-Weh Naropa, and this is Paula Nocy, we are from the United Mercury Theocracy. Blessing, peace, and wisdom be unto you. We have come to ask that you allow us access to the site of the break-in, and that you provide us some idea of what exactly was taken by the renegade Dr. Nayfel. It is not our intent to offend you, and we desperately apologize for any calamities that may be perceived to be our fault,” states Ti.
“I am Prime Minister Thomas Kinard, and this is MP [Member of Parliament] Kassia Ruslon of the United Global Kingdom. Here with me are General Thorn of the TUSF, and President Chance Perry of the Federated State of Tennessee, and over here is General Kerry Mortan of their security forces.
This is President Mary Benning of the United Agricultural Federation. President Benning has arranged for us to use the UAF conference room adjacent to the Texas Bovine Institute to converse. There are matters that need to be settled before we agree to allow you access to the research center,” says PM Kinard (i.e., Mira impersonating the PM). They settle in the conference room.
“Mr. Naropa, we have a lot of questions. As already mentioned, 19 people died yesterday, and while some of us know what was taken by the thief and murderer, apparently you know who took it and killed our citizens. Also, we understand that you recovered two of his vehicles. Before we consider going further, we want to know what you know, and we want an explanation of the disappearance and assumed death of the Texas pilot,” states PM Kinard.
“Prime Minister Kinard, first I want to extend my sympathies for the lost Texas pilot. We discussed in great detail this tragedy. When we broadcasted our warning, we had no way of stopping our space jump when the pilot flew into our horizon. We were already in motion. Because of the Texas craft’s distance and composition, there was no way he could have survived or escaped the horizon. It grieves us to know that someone lost their life as a result of our haste to capture Dr. Nayfel.
I would like to remind everyone that we also saved a pilot’s life yesterday, and gave a steady warning to the approaching craft, a warning that was not heeded, not as a justification, but as a defense in favor of an accident. The vehicles we captured from the assailant are called Scorpions. It resembles a prototype design by a Dr. Victor Franklin of Mercury. When our long-range scanners detected the disturbance yesterday, we recognized their signature.
Eleven years ago, we discovered that Dr. Victor Franklin was conspiring and selling technological secrets to confederates on Earth. He was tried and branded Nayfel, or evil one by our council and banished on a planet in a distant galaxy. From our examination of the Scorpions, we know that he has improved on its design. It has the capability of forming any configuration he programs into the nano-entities that comprise the system. We also know from his escape yesterday, and his escape from his place of imprisonment, that he has exploited the theft of a core drilling device from Mercury, and that he has accomplices helping him. We are continuing our search for Nayfel, and we believe that an understanding of what he stole will help us determine his intent,” responds Ti.
The group begins a sidebar discussing the extent of their cooperation. They come to an understanding that they will allow the Mercurians access to the institute.
“Mr. Naropa, the Ag Federation will agree to allow you and your assistant access to the Bovine Research Center for the purpose of investigating the murders and theft that occurred here last night. We require that you sign an agreement not to disclose what you observe or discover at the institute as far as proprietary secrets are concerned. Furthermore, the intent behind this concession is the capture of the assailant and the recovery of our intellectual property,” stresses President Benning.
The confab ends. President Benning introduces Ti and Paula to Dr. Harmon Cole who explains the details of their authorization to enter the institute. Ti and Paula sign the agreement and proceed with the investigation accompanied by Dr. Cole and security staff from the institute. Ti emphasizes that it is very important to identify what Dr. Nayfel was after, and if he succeeded in taking it.
“We are researching ways to enhance the development of cattle. We have developed a formula that can enhance their size. Come over here, you have to see this,” motions Dr. Cole.
Ti and Paula walk into an adjacent room. Inside, there was a window overlooking a paddock with a cow in it about the size of an adult elephant. Astonished at the sight, Ti questions Dr. Cole about what was being observed. Dr. Cole explains that the formula they have developed enhances growth, but does not taint the beef, which was the goal of the venture. The growth in the cow was controlled by the scientist, but they could increase the size further if desired.
Doctor Cole indicates that the formula has no effect on live animals. It must be introduced into the parent animal and passed to the offspring in order to mutate the offspring during the fertilization and growing phase. There is, however, a mental enhancement side effect. Doctor Cole and the Ag scientist discovered that the subject animal’s awareness, thought, and discernment capabilities also increased. The animal they are observing has to be kept separate from others because it has become aggressive. The animal is smart.
Doctor Cole admits he has no idea what the affects would be on other animals, especially animals that were naturally aggressive or cunning in the first place. He also explains that if mental abilities in lower life forms were so enhanced, the formula may, theoretically, enhance these in humans. Basically, the formula is dangerous.
Doctor Cole tells Ti that a sample of the formula and digital notes were taken. Additionally, he explains that in the body count presented by the representatives, that there was one from the Texas count they intentionally did not share. Doctor Jamie Dawdens has not been located, and she was the lead researcher on the formula.
With that, Ti and Paula return to the conference room and talk further with the Prime Minister. Ti wants to leave a security detachment at the facility just in case the missing researcher (Dr. Jamie Dawdens) shows up or is located. PM Kinard has a request:
“Mr. Naropa, can you leave this lovely assistant of yours here as part of your security contingent? She is already familiar with the situation, so it would not have to be explained again, which I assume you would have to do for someone else,” asks the PM?
“Sure, I can do that. I will return in the other ship landing now and leave the forensic personnel. Paula, continue to investigate here and report what you find,” and Ti leaves.
Paula Nocy has only had contact with Mira twice. The first seduction, and the second introduction to Ariana Cossad Ellis. Ariana has never revealed her associations with the Queen or Dr. Nayfel to Paula. Paula has utilized a Raven fighter to meet with Ariana many times during the last several months. For Paula, Mira and Ariana have nothing to do with Dr. Nayfel, or what is occurring with the investigation.
At first, Paula and Ariana spent time meditating holding hands to open telepathic channels through physical contact. They were successful, but just so long as they maintained a physical connection. Ariana had the idea of creating a soul tie, and Paula was unfamiliar with what Ariana was proposing. Ariana said, let’s make love. As they bonded intimately and physically though lesbian sex, they created a connection of affection between them. So far, there appears to be no limit to the distance through which they can communicate telepathically now.
Prime Minster Thomas Kinard invites Paula Nocy to come aboard his transport for refreshments. Paula follows the PM into an inner chamber where they are alone. Thomas Kinard transforms into Mira in her perfect female form, and she is nude.
“My god, Mira, I have missed you,” and Paula embraces Mira and kisses her!
“I have someone I want you to meet,” declares Mira.
A portion of the wall dissolve away, and Queen Dianne appears. The Queen is intricately ruffle gown attired in all black with a high wing collar, and Her blonde hair is beautifully woven up with a diamond tiara on Her head.
“My Queen, and My Love, this is Paula Holly Nocy, of Mercury,” announces Mira as she bows and curtsies before the Queen.
“Butterfly…Ariana has told Me a lot about you, I am eager to find out more,” says the Queen.
“Queen…Queen of what,” asks Paula?
“BOW YOUR HEAD PAULA, THIS IS QUEEN DIANNE, THE SOVEREIGN RULER OF THE UNIVERSE, AND YOU WILL ADDRESS HER WITH RESPECT,” and Mira pushes Paula to the floor grabbing the back of her head!
“Kiss the Queen’s boot you ill breed bitch,” and Paula cannot move under the strength of Mira, as she begins to kiss the Queen’s boot.
“Robe, sequence, remove slow starting at My feet,” and the Queen’s mantas attire slowly dissolves starting with the boot Paula is kissing revealing the Queen’s beautiful feet and impeccable toes that are pristinely manicured natural, by Mira.
The Queen needs no polishes or makeup. She has no piercings or blemishes; Mira regularly envelops the Queen and exfoliates Her skin and grooms Her body. It is one of Mira’s greatest pleasures to attend to her Queen, and the Queen always looks of a perfect beauty. Paula kisses the Queen’s toes.
“You may rise Butterfly,” and the Queen is naked, except for Her tiara.
Paula bows her head and says:
“Excuse me Your Majesty, I have no protocol training to refer to in order to properly speak with You,” claims Paula.
“Is this garb of yours mantas, can you remove it,” asks the Queen?
“Yes, My Queen,” and Paula pushes a button on her wrist and her uniform dissolves into a wrist band, and she is naked.
“There’s your little Butterfly tattoo, it has to be in a secret place, your religious order would frown if they saw it. Ariana has told Me some interesting things about your sexual appetites. I am eager to sample them,” and the Queen moves Paula to the bed and lays her on her back.
The Queen straddles Paula’s face with Her trim hairy pussy facing Paula, as Mira comes up behind the Queen. Paula begins to lick the Queen’s pussy, as the Queen reclines back against Mira, and Mira’s form changes to cradle and suspend the Queen. Mira’s whole body transforms and flows under Paula too, cradling and spending them both in an enclosed, fuck room of sorts. Mira forms tentacled devices that penetrate both the Queen and Paula, and fucks them both at the same time, in their pussies and ass.
Paula continues to lick and suck the Queen’s clit, and there is no awkward motion from Mira’s efforts fucking them, as they hang weightless supported by Mira in her enclosure. Mira’s form can solidify and harden in degrees of every extreme form running water, rubbery softness, to the densest material. The Queen orgasms, and Mira stimulates and vibrates the Queen’s “G” spot, and the Queen squirts in Paula’s mouth:
“Oh my god, oh my god, You taste so sweet My Queen, damn, I love You, not even Ariana could to this,” exclaims Paula!
“I am not done Butterfly,” and the Queen begins to pee on Paula, and Paula continues to lick the Queen’s pussy.
“Fuck, that feels good, I wish I could pee slower. You like that don’t you Butterfly, Ariana told Me of your fetish,” remarks the Queen.
“Yes, yes I love it, My Queen,” replies Paula.
“Mira, move us into a 69, I want to eat Butterfly’s pussy,” orders the Queen.
Mira moves them around within her matrix and evacuates the urine, and while they may be eating each other’s pussy, every other part of their body is being stimulated and pleasured by Mira. The Queen calls it the body fuck, because Mira covers your body and nerve endings completely. Not only are your tits, your ass, pussy, toes, legs, thighs, everywhere getting stimulated, but you are suspended and there is no wasted motion. The Queen works Paula’s clit while Mira fucks and stimulates Paula’s “G” spot, and Paula orgasms, and squirts.
“Mm, you taste pretty good too Butterfly, can you pee on Me as well,” asks the Queen?
“Yes, My Queen,” and Paula pees, and the Queen continues to lick Paula’s pussy.
“Damn, that is fun, when Ariana told Me about this, I had to try it. Turn me Mira, I want to kiss Butterfly,” and Mira turns them to kiss.
The Queen kisses Paula, and both of them are soaked in urine, and rubbing each other’s face. The Queen tells Mira to clean them, and Mira removes everything, and even styles their hair back, and returns the Queen’s tiara to Her crown. Mira shifts to her female form, and they are all three lying naked on the bed.
“~Can you hear Me Paula~,” the Queen attempts to reach Paula telepathically?
“~Yes, My Queen, that is impressive, on Your first try, do You hear me~?”
“~Yes Butterfly. I had help. Ariana and I tried to use telepathy after she learned it from you, and we were successful. You can speak with Me now, directly – we have a soul tie. When we part today, you cannot under any circumstance say you saw Me, or that you know Me, do you understand~?”
“~Yes, My Queen~.”
“~When the Prime Minster leaves today, his ship will explode, and he will be presumed dead. You will witness this, but I will not be aboard, so don’t worry. Mira cannot continue to pretend to be the Prime Minister, there are too many personal relationships involved for her to try and pretend to be Thomas Kinard. Do you understand~?”
“~Yes, My Queen~.”
“~Do you love Me Butterfly, will You serve Me faithfully~”
“~Yes, My Queen, with all my heart~.”
“~Let’s get dressed, I have something I need you to do~.”
“What were You doing My Queen,” asks Mira?
“Me and Butterfly can communicate telepathically now, I wish it worked on you baby. Either it is not possible for your species, or your cybernetic enhancements prevent it. Don’t be jealous, you can always talk to Me wirelessly baby,” answers the Queen.
Mira brings in Dr. Jamie Dawdens, and the Queen tells Paula to report that she was found after somebody abducted her and tried to interrogate her for more information. Jamie is resigning from the Bovine Research Center based on the dangers of working here, and the facility’s inability to protect her and her work. The Queen tells Paula to accompany Dr. Dawdens and MP Kassia Ruslon into the facility with Jamie’s two bodyguards; and when she is finished, MP Kassia Ruslon and Dr. Jamie Dawdens will leave. Paula is to inform her higher ups on Mercury that Jamie will not be a suspect. Paula responds verbally:
“Yes, My Queen.”
“~I am communicating this part telepathically because I want you to understand My plan. I want you to get to know MP Kassia Ruslon, she will be the next Prime Minister. It will benefit you with your superiors to have such connections, okay Butterfly~.”
“~Yes, My Queen, thank You~.”
Paula and Jamie leave the Prime Minister’s transport and meet up with MP Kassia Ruslon to take care of Dr. Dawdens’ resignation. The Prime Minister’s ship takes off with the Queen (concealed), PM Kinard/Mira, the two-man flight crew, and five of the PM’s staff including one of Mira’s doppelgangers impersonating the PM’s secretary. Mira releases the DNA components of the real Thomas Kinard and his secretary, and their id chips she has been storing. Mira and her copy envelop the Queen, and two of Dr. Nayfel’s new modified Scorpions materialize in the air as the PM’s transport is lifting off. They fire multiple D-Burst (departicalization) missiles which virtually eliminates the transport.
Many people witnessed it, and the Scorpions cloaked and fled the area. There was video footage available from reporters on the ground who were filming the PM and his transport. After examination, there was no doubt as to the Scorpions being the same type as Dr. Nayfel’s. The incident was blamed on Dr. Nayfel. Mira melded with enough of her material aboard the transport to form a Telcom Nighthawk (which is her fighter craft configuration), and she transported the Queen cloaked back to the moon, and the Queen’s castle.
EPISODE CHARACTERS (Reoccurring Sexually):
Ti-Weh Naropa (AKA) Patriarch Ti-Weh Naropa, (INTRO) 32 yrs. old, Caucasian Human, 5 ft 11 in, (HAIR) Blonde Long Length to Shoulders, (PUBIC) Trimmed Shaved Balls and Below, (PENIS) Avg. Thickness 9 in Length Circumcised, (BODY) Average Weight Athletic, (ORIENTATION) Bisexual, (COMMENTS) Good-Looking Surfer Type, Probably the Prettiest Cock Compelling You to Suck It
Dr. Nayfel (AKA) Dr. Peter Victor Franklin, (INTRO) 32 yrs. old, Caucasian Human, 5 ft 11 in, (HAIR) Brown Medium Length Parted, (PUBIC) Trimmed Shaved Balls and Below, (PENIS) Avg. Thickness 8.5 in Length Circumcised, (BODY) Average, (ORIENTATION) Bisexual, (COMMENTS) Handsome
Paula Holly Nocy (AKA) Butterfly, (INTRO) 35 yrs. old, 36-26-37, Caucasian Human, 5 ft 8 in, (HAIR) Brunette Long, (CUP) 36D Natural Soft Pink Nipples, (PUBIC) Black Hair Landing Strip, (BODY) Light Complexion Hourglass Fit Soft & Sexy, (ORIENTATION) Bisexual, (PORN PERSONA) Natasha Nice, (COMMENTS) Shapely Pretty Brunette with Sexy Legs, Feet, and Toes, Nice Figure, Well Defined Creases between Thighs and Pussy, Small Colorful Butterfly Tattoo Next to Pussy Above the Crease of Left Thigh
Mialyn Mira Echo W.I.E.I. Ten (INTRO) Mid-20’s yrs. old Biologic Immortal, 36-24-36, Cyborg Alien, 6 ft 0 in, (HAIR) Black Short, (CUP) 36D Natural – Soft Pink Nipples Supple, (PUBIC) Beautiful Black Full Hairy Pussy Pristinely Manicured, (BODY) Athletic Fit, (ORIENTATION) Bisexual Optional Hermaphrodite, (PERSONA) Can Mimic Anyone, (COMMENTS) Perfect Features, Dynamic, Mira’s jet-black head hair never extends below where it would naturally grow on a head; therefore, it is always short on the sides so that her forehead, neck, and ears are always exposed, because she is flawless
Kassia Ruslon (AKA) MP/PM Kassia Ruslon, (INTRO) 39 yrs. old, 34-27-35, Caucasian Human, 5 ft 7 in, (HAIR) Brunette Medium Length, (CUP) 34DDD Natural Soft Pink Nipples, (PUBIC) Black Hair Full Triangular Trimmed, (BODY) Light Complexion Fit Soft & Sexy, (ORIENTATION) Bisexual, (PORN PERSONA) Christy Canyon, (COMMENTS) Very Attractive Hot Milf, Soft White Skin, Busty Breasts, Ample Thighs, Nice Calves, and Sexy Feet and Toes
Ariana Cossad Ellis (AKA) Duchess, Ace, Janet Graham, and Duchess of Montrose (INTRO) 28 yrs. old, 33-25-35, Caucasian Human, 5 ft 8 in, (HAIR) True Blonde Long, (CUP) 32C Natural – Soft Pink Nipples, (PUBIC) Shaved, (BODY) Tan Complexion Fit Tight & Sexy, (ORIENTATION) Bisexual, (PORN PERSONA) Bailey Brooke, (COMMENTS) Ariana looks like a Victoria Secret’s Model, Born in High Heels and Never Wears Bras or Panties, A True Blonde
Queen Dianne (INTRO) 24 yrs. old, 34-26-36, Caucasian Human, 5 ft 7 in, (HAIR) Sandy Blonde Long, (CUP) 34DD Natural – Soft Pink Nipples Supple, (PUBIC) Light Brown Full Triangular Trimmed, (BODY) Light Complexion Fit Soft & Sexy, (ORIENTATION) Bisexual, (PORN PERSONA) Joey Lynn, (COMMENTS) Small Facial Features, Very Pretty Face, Sexy Legs, Dainty Feet and Toes, No Tattoos or Piercings
Dr. Jamie Dawdens (INTRO) 45 yrs. old, 32-24-33, Caucasian Human, 5 ft 4 in, (HAIR) Dark Brunette Long Straight, (CUP) 32DD Natural – Beautiful Pink Nipples, (PUBIC) Black Trimmed Landing Strip Bushy, (BODY) Light Tan Complexion Fit Soft Milf, (ORIENTATION) Bisexual, (PORN PERSONA) Alexis Fawx, (COMMENTS) Very Attractive Milf, Beautiful Pink Pussy Interior, Firm Round Ass, Nice Thighs, Legs, Sexy Feet and Toes that are so Scrumptious
AUTHOR’S NOTES:
Greg’s sci-fi story dominates the first half of this Episode. I am using it for a story line in this series, and I need to establish the characters. Ti-Weh Naropa was Greg’s “Luke Skywalker” of sorts. Ti-Weh is an anagram for “White,” and Naropa was a Buddhist monk – so, “White Knight.” Episode 007 will be Greg’s confrontation between his White Knight, and the evil forces of Dr. Nayfel. After that Greg ran out of ideas. Episode 006 is wholly of my creation and Max’s editing.
This series has story that needs to develop. As such, there may be times when an Episode seems more like story than sex. I promise there are Episodes that are sexually centered and kinky with aliens and fantasy creatures. I was bored with just writing sex scenes, and I wanted to develop characters using sex to add to the action, not be the only action. So, Greg and Max talked me into using Greg’s sci-fi world of lasers, and I added lust.
I did not subscribe to the Porn Persona inclusion for my characters by my boyfriends at first because they are only remotely similar. I used my sex circle of friends for a lot of the characters, but then used porn actors for the rest at the behest of my friends. Now, when I write sex segments, sometimes it motivates me to watch the Porn Persona person first. It may be worth watching to help you visualize the characters too (or at least view their pictures). I wish we could find Porn Personas for every character, but sometimes our imagination is better than the real thing.
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