A/n: first Demon Diary fic so please be nice! And do review! Yes I know this is a WEIRD story line but the other one I'm working on isn't. Plus there IS Raenef/Eclipse sprinkled through out and at the end. Flames are welcome.
Key: (...) is a pause in dialog and the roses divide my paragraphs.
Broken Heart Mended by a Demon Lord
'...--
Chris walked into the library looking for Erutis.
He was doing his best these days to learn the sword but as Chris became more studious, Erutis became lazier.
She'd sit in the library for hours just staring out the window.
She cringed as Chris scolded her, however playfully.
"You're later than you're student. I was five minutes late today and you didn't even show up."
He walked up and sat next to her in the large window.
"Hey lazy, what are you watching so intently anyway?"
She smacked him over the head and started to retort but Chris suddenly burst into laughter as he caught sight of the 'object' of her attention.
"Don't tell me you STILL have a crush on HIM! Come on Erutis, Raenef would kill you if he found out!"
He continued to laugh as she only blushed and frantically shook her head.
She stood and stormed to the door.
Turning back, she hissed at Chris with venom.
"See if I teach you anything else about sword mastery! And if you say one word I'll chop you into steaks for dinner!"
Chris just laughed harder.
"And Eclipse would cook me just for his love sick little puppy!"
She suddenly grinned and winked at Chris making him blush.
"Yes little puppy boy, I know you want me but you'll have to wait in line."
He watched in stunned silence as she walked out.
She was really acting weird lately and he wondered why.
He shrugged and yawned, stretching out and closing his eyes.
'Hey, if she can be lazy so can I.'
'...
Erutis walked around the corner and slid down the wall with a sigh.
As much as she hated to admit it, she still had a crush on the raven-haired demon.
But she was a knight and he was...well he was Eclipse the raven-haired demon and by right if she gave in to her crush she'd have to give up her knighthood and she didn't want to do that.
Her feelings were getting worse lately though.
It was to the point of acting differently.
The fiery red head had even forgotten to trim her hair in the last month so it was as long as her shoulders now.
She began to think she'd spent too much time at the palace, but she would feel guilty if she left Raenef again.
'Oh who am I kidding?'
She thought with a huff as she crossed her arms over her pulled up knees, and laid her head on them.
'I'd miss Eclipse. Raenef has really brought out the good in him. He even learned how to smile.'
She closed her eyes and sighed again.
She was in such a dream like state that she didn't hear Eclipse' soft footfalls approach her.
She screamed and jumped up ready to attack as a deep voice whispered in her ear.
"Are you awake?"
She growled and glared as Eclipse smirked.
"YOU SCARED ME!"
He only shook his head in amusement and held out a paper to her.
"This came for you today."
She read it to her self and wasn't sure what to make of it.
'Erutis, please come to my palace for dinner tonight. Always, Krayon.'
Then she noticed a symbol at the bottom of the page and looked up at Eclipse.
"Hey, what's this weird little symbol at the bottom here?"
She blushed as he walked around behind her and loosely placed his hand on her hip.
"Oh that's what he signs his letters with."
She subconsciously took a deep breath as she felt him move closer to her.
So close in fact that she could feel his breath on her neck.
She couldn't take her eyes off the symbol on the paper and suddenly felt dizzy.
She felt herself falling and the paper slipped from her fingers as Eclipse caught her.
The last thing she saw was the worried look on his face.
'...-
Eclipse yelled for Chris who came running at the sound of the frantic voice.
He walked out of the library and stopped dead in his tracks.
"What did you do to her!"
He shook his head and looked down at her.
"Nothing. I just gave her this letter that came for her and she fainted!"
Raenef suddenly appeared in front of them.
"Is she okay! I heard yelling!"
Eclipse looked up and shook his head.
" I don't know. I should take her to her room."
Chris and Raenef blinked at each other after Eclipse left.
"Chris what happened?"
He shook his head.
"I don't know. I was in the library and Eclipse yelled for me. When I came out she was like that. He said she read a letter and...Hey, where'd it go?"
Raenef looked around but no trace of it could be found.
"I'm worried about Erutis. She's been acting really weird lately and now this..."
Chris grinned.
"No need to worry about her acting strange lately...she's got a bad b-a-d crush on Eclipse."
Raenef looked up at Chris.
"Do you think that's why she fainted? I mean I've never known her to do that. I don't think I've even seen her dizzy. What if she's sick?"
The look on Chris' face told Raenef that there was more to this than they knew.
"I don't think she's sick but I do think it has something to do with that letter we can't find."
Raenef still looked worried so Chris wrapped his arm around his shoulder and walked with him back into the library.
"She'll be okay Raenef, trust me."
'...-
Erutis awoke to find the handsome demon sitting at her bedside, starring at her in alarm.
She found herself staring into icy black eyes.
Her heart raced and she held in her breath as he smoothed her bangs from her eyes.
She shivered at his amazingly gentle touch and he withdrew his hand.
"I'm sorry. I just...you..."
He leaned in close to her so that she could feel his breath against her neck again and he whispered the way he had earlier.
"Are you alright?"
She shivered again and nodded, unable to find her voice.
"What shall I tell Krayon?"
She blinked a moment and realized what he was talking about.
"Tell him I'll be there at eight."
He nodded and drew back, brushing his fingers lightly over her cheek and stood.
"Sleep until then, I'll wake you."
He started to leave but she grabbed his hand.
"Why are you being like this? So nice to me?"
He smiled at her softly and rubbed the back of her hand with his thumb.
"You've grown on me. I like you."
He pulled out of her grip and walked away, leaving her in stunned silence.
'Eclipse...likes me?'
She let that thought sink in as she closed her eyes and drifted off into a fitful sleep.
Eclipse appeared sitting at the foot of her bed.
' I don't like her...I love her.'
He watched her for a moment before really leaving this time.
'...-
Erutis woke in a cold sweat from a nightmare and found Eclipse leaning over her, hands placed firmly on her shoulders.
She trembled as she stared into his eyes.
"You were calling me in your sleep."
She pushed herself up as he sat back, and pulled herself into a ball as she held back the tears in her eyes.
"I had a really bad nightmare, I don't want to talk about it."
She closed her eyes with a sigh.
'You're stronger than this Erutis what's the matter with you?'
She jumped as he rested his hand on her head.
"This nightmare must have been something if it upset you so much."
She looked up just in time to see him close his eyes and lean closer.
She felt her heart race and couldn't stop herself from closing her eyes.
Just inches apart, he spoke softly.
"I seem like a weak man...but at this moment I don't care."
And their lips almost met, but Raenef's footsteps were heard and he stood.
Erutis stared at the empty space in front of her where he had been sitting and gripped the pillow she was leaning on.
Her eyes were wide and her breath came in short pants.
'He almost kissed me...I almost let him kiss me...this is wrong! What is wrong with me!'
She looked up as Raenef approached her and guilt washed over her.
'Raenef loves him…does he know that and if so why is he going after me all of the sudden?'
"Erutis...are you okay? I wanted to talk to you..."
Pausing he looked up at Eclipse who had a slight smile on his lips.
"Alone."
Eclipse silently nodded and left.
She nodded, not about to tell Raenef that Eclipse had just nearly kissed her.
"I guess I'm just over tired lately. But you know I'm not the only one acting weird. Eclipse is acting almost...happy."
Raenef smiled.
"Well a lot has changed lately, including him. I think we're starting to understand each other a little more."
Erutis looked down.
"Even lord Krayon?"
Raenef looked at her oddly but nodded all the same.
"Even him. But what made you ask about him specifically?"
She sighed.
"He invited me to dinner tonight and I accepted."
Raenef was shocked into silence for a moment.
"But you hate him...don't you?"
Erutis shook her head.
"Not completely. To tell you the truth I don't know why I'm going. I just want to."
He stifled a laugh.
"Tired of Eclipse' cooking too?"
However the joke went right over her head.
"Change of pace."
She looked over at him.
"What time is it anyway?"
He stood.
"Seven thirty."
She smiled and lay back down.
"Good I can sleep for another twenty minutes."
Raenef shook his head.
"Don't you think you should get ready?"
She looked down at herself and then up at him.
"What's wrong with me?"
He smiled.
"Well nothing really. It's just that, well don't you think you should wear a dress?"
She sat up, staring at him.
"A dress! I haven't owned a dress since I was seven!"
Raenef gave a smile and pulled her out of bed.
"Than let's see if we can find you one!"
Erutis tugged at his arm to slow him down.
"Why would there be any dresses around here?"
He stopped.
"Well Eclipse once told me that there was a bride accepted so she would have lived here so her clothes must be around here somewhere."
'...-
After fifteen minutes of finding random rooms in the palace, they found some old trunks and sure enough there were hundreds of dresses.
Erutis picked a light green dress that was plane yet elegant.
After putting it on she sat on her bed in thought.
Eclipse suddenly appeared in front of her.
"It's time to go, are you ready?"
She nodded and stood.
She watched his features and his eyes looking her over.
"Erutis you look...beautiful."
She tried to fight the blush creeping its way across her cheeks.
She was so captivated by his eyes that she hadn't realized he had moved closer to her and in an instant his lips had touched hers.
So softly that she barely felt them but she realized he was kissing her.
Her eyes closed and for a moment she was falling but he pulled away.
She put her hand to her head and saw the room spin.
'What just happened! I let him kiss me!'
She hadn't realized that she closed her eyes again until she felt his arm come around her waist and she looked up into his eyes.
He kissed her again and suddenly she was fine.
"Eclipse I..."
He stopped her and looked away, leaving her side.
"I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me I just...I'm sorry. You'll be late, let's go."
Without another word spoken she followed him to the portal and they disappeared.
'...-
When she looked around Eclipse was nowhere to be seen but she liked her surroundings.
She wasn't aware that he had a palace but she liked it.
It was dark as she expected but there were vases full of unreal flowers that she'd never seen before.
A large fireplace gave off the only light in the room and in the center sat a candle lit table set for two.
'Why did I ever agree to this?'
She turned to be staring into stormy gray eyes.
'His feet are on the ground?'
She took a few steps back as he reached out to her.
"Am I not allowed to greet my guest?"
She stared at his hand for a moment before reaching out her own.
He gave a smile and took her hand, gently pressing his lips to it.
She couldn't fight the blush she felt and it deepened when he smiled wider, his eyes shimmering with amusement.
"Are we playing doe tonight? You're usually the feisty one aren't you?"
She nodded, finally finding her voice.
"I don't know what's wrong with me today."
He still held her hand as he guided her to the table.
He pulled the chair out for her and never took his eyes off of her as he sat across from her.
"I'm glad you decided to wear a dress tonight. You look like a princess I once met."
She almost laughed.
"Well you'll have to give Raenef credit for that."
He smiled as he took a sip of his wine.
"I'll admit the boy at least has some sense."
Erutis found herself annoyed.
"He's not as dumb as he acts!"
He chuckled a little.
"Ah there's the fiery spirit I enjoy."
She wasn't sure just what to say to that and so they sat in silence for the rest of dinner.
'...-
After dinner she watched him suspiciously as he pulled her to her feet.
He snapped his fingers and the table disappeared.
Soft music seemed to float around them and she was entranced into a dance.
Her eyes grew dull as he began to speak softly to her.
"You are very quiet tonight. I wonder why that is."
He smiled when she didn't answer and kissed her, softly at first but then almost roughly.
Her eyes widened and regained their luster.
She pushed away from him, trying to catch her breath as her head began to spin.
"Erutis...I'm sorry! Please wait!"
She stopped and looked back at him.
"Eclipse..."
He stopped her.
"Eclipse doesn't love you. He loves...someone else."
She looked up into his eyes as he took her hand.
"Do you love me?"
She turned and ran when he couldn't answer...right into Eclipse' arms.
He gave a menacing glare at Krayon as he wrapped her in his arms.
She broke into tears as they arrived back at Raenef's palace, and fell to her knees.
"It's not fair! It's just not fair! That was so cruel!"
He kneeled beside her and she took a sharp breath, jumping as she felt a hand on her head.
She looked up to see Eclipse' worried eyes.
"Come now Erutis, it's late. I'll walk you to your room."
She only threw herself into his arms and sobbed.
"Now what was so distressing that's got you so upset?"
She held tightly to him and looked up.
"He kissed me!"
Eclipse smiled slightly and looked down into her eyes, brushing her bangs out of her sight.
"And what was so terrible about that?"
She closed her eyes.
"Because you..."
She was stopped by a deep kiss.
"I see. We'll talk about this tomorrow. Go to sleep now, I'll take you to your room."
It wasn't long before she was asleep and Raenef had watched the whole scene from the shadows, Chris not far behind.
Chris stepped closer to Raenef as Eclipse disappeared.
"Something's not right here."
Raenef nodded, a look of both hurt and concern on his face.
"Definitely not right."
'...--
Eclipse walked into Raenef's room to see if he was asleep yet and was startled to see him gone.
"Did you need something Eclipse?"
He swung around to see Raenef standing in the doorway.
"I was checking on you, that's all. Can't sleep? It's very late."
Raenef folded his arms and leaned against the doorframe.
The look on his face almost scared Eclipse.
"It's ten thirty. I always go to bed at eleven. How did Erutis' dinner go?"
Eclipse smiled.
"Fine. She was in quite a good mood when she came back."
Raenef nodded.
"Maybe he'll ask her to come back. That would be nice."
Eclipse nodded.
"Well I have some letters to write so I'll go."
Raenef nodded and stepped aside.
"Goodnight Eclipse."
Eclipse stopped and smiled softly.
"Goodnight Lord Raenef."
He waited until Eclipse had gone before he stepped into his room and shut off the light.
He lay down in his bed and tried to stop the tears he felt.
'You lied to me. You're my friend and you lied to me. I just hope you really love her. That would make it all right. Lying to protect her. Please be lying to protect her.'
'...
Erutis woke in a good mood.
In fact she was in such a good mood she was singing to herself as she walked into the garden where Chris and Raenef sat talking.
"Good morning! It's a nice day don't you think?"
Chris and Raenef blinked at each other and then at her.
Raenef was the first to speak.
"Did you have a good time last night?"
She smiled even brighter.
"We danced, and let me tell you I don't think I've had a better meal in my life. And you wouldn't believe the flowers Raenef; I've never seen anything like them!"
Raenef had a strange look in his eyes that made Erutis concerned.
"Why were you crying? Eclipse told me you were upset."
She looked down, her smile fading.
"I asked him not to say anything. There are just some things I need to work out with myself."
Raenef nodded as she walked off.
Raenef smiled and closed his eyes.
Chris tapped him on the shoulder, looking confused.
"You just told me eclipse lied to you."
Raenef nodded.
"He did, I wanted to know why and now I do."
Chris sighed.
" I'm not sure what's going on Raenef but I think Eclipse has ulterior motives. I mean why is he so attracted to Erutis all of the sudden?"
Raenef looked sad and shook his head.
"I don't know but..."
Chris put his hand on his shoulder and looked him in the eyes.
"Don't give me that line Raenef. Eclipse is not in love with Erutis."
Raenef looked hurt.
"Than why did he kiss her like that?"
Chris sighed and looked up at the sky.
"I don't know."
'...--
Eclipse stood in the library watching Erutis practice her sword with Chris.
He turned to the door as Raenef entered.
He seemed distressed and was looking for a particular book it seemed.
"Raenef...is something wrong?"
Raenef never turned as he continued looking through the books, but his voice gave Eclipse the impression that he was about to cry.
"I just need to find a spell that's all."
Eclipse slowly walked up to him.
"What for? Is it one you haven't learned yet?"
Raenef stopped and just stared at the books.
"I'm not even sure if such a spell exists."
Eclipse rested his hand on Raenef's shoulder and closed his eyes.
"Raenef...I know something's wrong. Please tell me what it is."
Raenef brushed Eclipse away and turned to face him.
"Yes there is something wrong. Something very wrong...with you! I'm looking for a truth spell so you'll stop lying to me!"
Eclipse eyes shot open and he stared at his young master who now had tears running down his face.
Raenef's next sentence more than startled him.
"Just tell me you love her. Lie to me and tell me you really love her. Because Eclipse, she loves you! She really loves you and I don't know if I could take watching you break her heart."
He stared into Raenef's eyes and felt sad and guilty.
Finally unable to lie to him any more Eclipse bid Raenef to sit next to him at the window.
"No Raenef, I do not love her."
Raenef stared at Eclipse and his body shook.
"Why are you doing this than? First you send her off on a date with lord Krayon and then you kiss her when she comes back and..."
He stopped as he saw the shock in Eclipse's eyes.
"I never meant for you to see that."
Raenef was suddenly angry.
"Chris saw it! And then you lied to me! You've never lied to me before! Just tell me what's going on! Erutis is my friend and I don't want you to hurt her!"
Eclipse sighed and stared down at her.
"Some months ago lord Krayon sent me a letter. In it he asked me to come up with a way to make her fall in love with him. Between the two of us this is the plan we came up with. I've known about her crush on me for some time and I thought I'd use that to my advantage."
Raenef stopped him and spoke in a quiet voice.
"Seduce her, make her love you and Krayon will be there to pick up the pieces when you rip her apart."
Eclipse closed his eyes with a heavy sigh and couldn't find the strength to answer.
Raenef stood.
"Tell her now."
Eclipse looked up at him before returning his gaze to the redhead below.
" She's not ready."
Raenef couldn't believe he had just said that.
"What do you mean she's not ready! She's going to hurt either way and it'll just be worse if you wait! Tell her now Eclipse or I'll do it for you!"
With that the demon lord ran out.
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Eclipse appeared in front of a pacing lord Krayon.
"I've got to tell her now."
Krayon shook his head as he stopped pacing.
"She hasn't fallen hard enough for you. My spells wear off too quickly still."
Eclipse glared at him.
"Is that how you want her? Drugged with your magic and lifeless?"
The blond shook his head again.
"That's only temporary. I don't want a living doll Eclipse! I love her because she's so fiery. I don't want to change her…just weaken her defenses until she realizes she can love a demon lord."
Eclipse closed his eyes tightly.
"I can't keep this up much longer...Raenef knows and he's threatened to tell her if I don't."
Krayon stared at him for a moment.
"That's a problem."
He suddenly smiled widely.
"Go to her and tell her to meet you near the portal. I've called you on important business and you want to see her one more time before you leave. But tell Raenef to meet you there five minutes before...are you ready to tell him yet?"
Eclipse blinked in shock for a moment.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
Krayon chuckled slightly and wrapped his arm around Eclipse waist.
In a sudden flash of light it was Raenef standing there and Eclipse blinked.
"Raenef?"
The figure nodded and wrapped his arms around his neck.
"Won't you tell me Eclipse? Please tell me your secret. It's okay, I swear I won't be angry."
Eclipse stared down at the beautiful face for a moment then closed his eyes and kissed him.
Then suddenly he dissolved in Eclipse arms and Krayon's laughter was heard all around him.
"Where is he!"
Krayon appeared in front of him again.
"In his bed, wondering if that was a dream or not. He's hoping it wasn't you know. Just do what you have to and we'll both end up with who we want in the end."
Eclipse sighed and left.
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Eclipse paced in front of the portal.
He'd decided that Krayon's plan wasn't so bad.
The demon lord was just around the corner, waiting to comfort Erutis.
He watched Raenef approach with a semi-disturbed look about him.
"Eclipse...did you tell her yet?"
He shook his head.
"That's why I've asked her to meet me here...but there's something I have to tell you first."
Raenef stared into his eyes.
"This seems really familiar."
Eclipse chuckled slightly.
"Krayon...It wasn't a dream Raenef."
Raenef looked shocked.
"You mean...you really did kiss me?"
Eclipse nodded, closing his eyes.
Raenef leaned up and kissed him softly.
Erutis was just walking up as she watched Eclipse wrap Raenef tightly in his arms and kiss him roughly.
She really wasn't sure what to do as she found tears welling in her eyes.
The passionate kiss between master and servant ended abruptly as Erutis let out something akin to a howl of despair and sank to her knees.
Eclipse heart wrenched as he listened her words.
She spoke to herself but what he heard gave him chills.
"I knew. I knew all this time. It was always Raenef. It always should have been. He doesn't love me...no one does."
She collapsed into tears, hugging herself tightly.
She didn't hear Raenef's screams as he realized what was happening.
She didn't see Eclipse take hit after hit as Raenef unleashed all the pent up anger he'd been storing for a week.
In a split second all she knew was Lord Krayon.
And then in all made sense.
He reached his hand out to her and she took it, smiling to spite her tears.
Krayon looked into her eyes as he wrapped his arms around her tightly.
" Do you think you could love a demon lord and still be a knight? I won't ask you to give it up. I won't ask you to grow your hair or change your clothes. All I want you to do is to tell me you'll give me a chance to make you happy."
She stared at him for a long moment.
"If you fix this."
He gave her a confused look.
"Fix what?"
She looked over at Raenef who had exhausted himself fighting Eclipse and fainted.
Eclipse held him closely, tears endlessly falling from his eyes.
"Make them forget what's happened."
He smiled softly.
"It's all been a dream Erutis. When you wake up you'll realize that none of this actually happened. Then I want you to come to me, really come to my palace."
He released her and she began to fall backward as everything except Krayon burst into shards and disappeared.
She stared up at him as she fell.
"Expect me soon."
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Erutis sat up in a cold sweat.
She glanced around to find herself sitting in the library on the window seat.
Down in the garden Eclipse was trying to teach Raenef a new spell but it was late in the afternoon and he was just too lazy to concentrate.
She smiled softly as Eclipse looked up at her.
She turned away from the window and stood.
'Before I go meet Lord Krayon I have something to do.'
She smirked wickedly as Chris entered.
"Hey Chris...if you help me with something I'll let you skip your beating tomorrow."
Chris snickered at her.
"You mean my lesson?"
She grinned.
"That too. So, are you game?"
He shrugged.
"Sure, why not."
She walked to the door and turned to him with a smile.
"Good, follow me."
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The four sat quietly at dinner that night until Chris looked up at Eclipse.
"Eclipse...Erutis didn't want me to say anything but I feel like I have to."
Erutis glared at Chris.
"You little worm! Don't you dare! I told you that in confidence."
Chris never took his eyes from Eclipse.
"Well I've noticed too and it's time to put an end to this."
Eclipse and Raenef were staring between Chris and Erutis.
Eclipse began to speak but Chris stopped him.
"I know how you eel about Raenef and personally it makes me sick."
Eclipse stared cold at him.
"What are you talking about?"
Erutis glanced at Raenef who looked shocked.
"Since the cat's out of the bag, Raenef, I know you feel the same way about Eclipse and Chris is right. The way you two are acting is totally wrong."
Raenef and Eclipse blinked at each other.
"I really don't know what you're talking about Erutis. Eclipse is my friend."
Erutis sighed and took Raenef's hand.
"I know you love him more than you're letting on Raenef. The two of you just need to let go."
Eclipse stared at her for a moment as Chris spoke again.
"You know what really makes me sick though? The fact that you two are so damn lovey dovey and neither of you will admit it. I'm tired of the longing full glances at each other...just kiss already!"
Erutis sighed.
"You didn't have to go that far Chris, I'm sure they won't do that in front of us."
Under the table Erutis kicked Chris.
Eclipse stood suddenly and reached his hand out to Raenef.
"Are they right Raenef?"
Raenef took his hand and stood too, looking into his eyes.
"I don't know...is it?"
Eclipse pulled Raenef away from the table gently, eyes never leaving his master.
"Let's walk."
Raenef nodded.
"Yes let's."
Chris looked over at Erutis.
"Do you think it worked?"
She smirked and leaned back in her chair as she watched the shadows of the pair disappearing down the hall.
" I'd say so."
She stood suddenly and turned to Chris.
"I have something important to do...I'll be back tomorrow sometime."
He nodded.
"Hey, am I still exempt from my beating?"
She smirked.
"You mean your lesson? Yeah."
She walked towards the portal and stopped as she spotted the lone figure standing in the middle of it.
"I congratulate you on a game well played Erutis."
She slowly approached him, unsure what to do.
"You know you're going to have to pay for what you did to me don't you?"
He chuckled.
"It will be worth it."
He reached his hand out to her and she took it as he pulled her into the portal.
"Welcome home my love."
She looked up into his eyes as he led her into his room.
"Did you mean it? I don't have to change for you?"
He shook his head.
"I love you the way you are. I don't want you to ever change."
And with those words he kissed her softly.
Back in the garden at the Raenef palace, Chris smirked as he secretly watched Raenef and Eclipse share a tender kiss under moonlight.
'We knew it. All you two needed was a little push.'
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XD end.