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Now, its time to remind people why it is a ShizuruxNatsuki fanfic. Also, as much as I want it, fighting scenes aren't very long. There is just a certain "right" amount one can write for readers to enjoy.
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Chapter 23: The End
Duran growled in pain. He slowly stood back on all four, pieces of rock falling as he did so. The Child shook his head, wiping the remaining dust from his body. He then glared at the flying Child above him. Kagutsuchi, if he were human, he might have smirked. But he wasn't. Instead, the black Child cried out before shooting another breath of fire. Duran ran to the wall, already taking enough speed to run on top of it. He continued running, effectively avoiding the fire. Then, as he approached Kagutsuchi by the side, the wolf Child jumped off the wall and onto the other Child. Duran's eyes glowed and he then shot a silver cartridge. An explosion followed. One that sent the phoenix Child against the wall opposite to the other Child. Duran howled proudly after he landed back on the ground. He then prepared for its next assault as Kagutsuchi recovered back.
Meanwhile, not far away, Natsuki fought her own battle. All at the same time, Mai watched from her throne.
"Damn it!"
The ice Hime growled, shooting another set of ice bullets at the incoming Orphans. She had thought, for a moment, that she wouldn't have to fight them. That, with Nagi's death, these damned things would leave her alone. But she should have known better. An easy life, an easy way out was never given to her. At least not to her knowledge.
"Natsuki behind you!"
The Orphan gave a small leap and attacked. Natsuki was just in time to use one of her guns to stop the incoming claw while her other gun shot at the other Orphan that was running toward her Shizuru.
"You piece of crap!" Natsuki yelled and kicked the Orphan away.
With a rapid movement, she shot the bear like creature before rushing toward her Key.
"Natsuki, your hands…" Shizuru reached for the wound but stopped inches away. She then looked away. Part of her knew it was her fault. Part of her still didn't dare want to see if she could summon Kiyohime. Shizuru was still scared.
"Its okay," Natsuki reassured her, noticing how uncomfortable her partner seemed to be, "It is going to be alright. Trust me."
But, it wasn't going to be alright. As the words left her mouth, a sudden shake came from the ground split the couple in opposite directions. It seemed Mikoto's previous attack was now affecting them too.
Mai jumped a couple of feet away once she saw the ground slowly cracking. She then glanced up and called for her Child. The Childs, seeing their respective Mistresses in danger, stopped their battle and went to save them. The Obsidian Princess watched quietly as the wolf Child rushed toward his Mistresses, going first for Shizuru and then for the ice Hime.
"Kagutsuchi!" she commanded, pointing at the ceiling.
The Child cried out and then blew fire to where her Mistress had ordered. Hime and Key looked up, their eyes widening when they saw the ceiling being destroyed. The debris already falling down.
Natsuki cursed, trying her best to shoot at the incoming rocks. However, it was in that moment as she rushed forward to meet her Child and continue shooting, that Natsuki realized where she had set foot. The Orphan growled, its wet and dark claws holding the ice Hime around her ankles. It was déjà vu.
"Get off me!" Natsuki growled, shooting the creature on the ground.
But it had been a bad choice of action. The floor around them was already unstable. The ice bullets had just served to increase the destruction of it. Natsuki soon found herself falling to the lower levels of the castle.
"Natsuki!" Shizuru cried out, almost falling off from Duran's back. "Please! Duran! Duran we have to go!"
Yet the Child made no sign of moving. Duran just stared at his fallen Mistress. He somehow could hear what Natsuki was saying in his mind.
"Protect her, protect her even if it means my death."
"Duran!"
The wolf Child growled once he saw the peaceful smile on his Mistress's face. He then jumped in, doing his best to follow the ice Hime. However, Shizuru knew better. At this rate they wouldn't get to rescue Natsuki. She jumped off Duran.
"Natsuki!"
The ice Hime, who had closed her eyes, already accepting her fate, opened her eyes again. They widened as they stared at the brunette.
"Why…you idiot…" she mumbled.
"I won't let you die! You hear me?!" Shizuru stretched her arm to her beloved, "Your hand, Natsuki!!"
Natsuki complied, lifting her arm, doing her best to reach the older woman.
"Just…just a bit more…" Shizuru mumbled, their current positions just making it harder for her. "Please, please come out Kiyohime. Please."
It was but a light touch, but it was enough to make Natsuki's element glow. The former Obsidian Princess grinned and called for her own Child as she grasped her beloved's hand completely.
"Kiyohime!"
-Obsidian Palace, East Side-
"Damn it! Damn it!" Haruka thought frantically, her fingers and eyes twitching in annoyance. She tried again, but failed as her arm did not move. She was almost completely paralyzed. "Damn it!"
Chie laughed. A wicked, an evil laugh. This was what she was waiting for. The moment when her roses scattered and spread her poison. It was such a rush. She strolled to a yet blooming blue rose. She then took it and held it close to her face, enjoying the soft scent that it released.
"Please, Yukino-chan do not waste your time thinking about an antidote," Chie scolded, she knew what the little redhead was thinking. "This is a HiME rose. That is why it is blue. There is no human antidote for it." She chuckled, "And unless you wish to kill me or force me, there is no way you will ever be able to get out of this palace."
Yukino glared at the Queen. She should have known better than that. Chie was famous for always knowing what happened around her. She had been Yukino's own source of information before all this. This just complicated everything.
"Well, it is time to finish this off," Chie said with a hint of regret while her arm was slowly being enveloped with blue petals. "Farewell, my HiMEs."
The Queen dashed forward, her sword ready to strike at Haruka. The blonde's eyes widened at the incoming girl. With a quick swing, Chie slashed the Hime's body in a diagonal direction. It was an instant death. Or so she had thought.
"What the…" she trailed off, her eyes widening at the mirror she had just destroyed instead of the Hime.
Chie then threw her sword toward Yukino. She cursed when it proved to be another mirror.
"You…were the one wrong…" Yukino said from behind the Queen. Chie turned and noticed how the redhead was struggling with her words. "I did know about your roses. Diana did notice the suspicious scent it was releasing." She paused, taking a deep breath before continuing, "Unlike other Childs, I know that mine is not one for battle. However, you should not underestimate Diana for that."
"Yukino knew your abilities, at least partially, so we were prepared for something like this." Haruka stated, her element already touching Yukino's hand. "Unlike us, our Childs aren't affected by your poison."
"You…"
"I was wrong, Harada-san. You are worthy for my Child."
Hime and Key looked at each other, nodding in understanding. Then they called forth their Child.
"Koumokuten!"
At the same time, the effects of Mikoto attack took place. The ending of the battle was then left with the victorious one undecided.
Meanwhile, at the other side of the palace, another battle was to end too.
-Obsidian Palace, West Side-
Aoi smirked. Whatever had happened a few minutes ago had obviously served as a perfect distraction for her. She glanced at the trapped Gakutenou and chuckled. It was time to end this battle already.
"Please, don't struggle any further. It will just make the chains want to squeeze the life out of you," she chuckled; now that was funny picture. "Besides, this is my ultimate defense. Don't think you can escape so easily." (1)
But neither Midori nor Yohko said anything. Instead, they just looked at each other. The Queen frowned. She didn't like their looks. It meant danger, that was what Chie had told her.
From the corner of her eyes she saw the crumbling ceiling. Either way, this had to end. That much she knew. She raised her arms, her chains starting to tremble already. The final blow was to take place now.
Little did she know that Midori and Yohko were thinking just the same.
"Gakutenou!" the Himes commanded and their Child began struggling against the chains.
Aoi cursed, moved her arms backwards, as if trying to control her chains so Gakutenou wouldn't escape. But that was just part of the duo's plan.
In a blink of an eye, Gakutenou disappeared. Midori then began striking the incoming chains with her labrys. It was too fast, Aoi never saw it coming.
"How did you…" she muttered, her eyes wide in shock.
Midori had been the bait. She was the distraction. The Queen now understood it. Yohko had planned it all along when she had come to attack her. The Hime had used the distraction to come closer to her. To do something to her. Aoi cursed, feeling a strange sensation around her body. Her chains were slowly loosing their grip.
"Not many know it…" Yohko whispered quietly, her head bowed as she stared at the needles on her hand, "…everyone believes that my Hime powers just work for healing but the truth is, they don't just heal." She let the needles fall, a strangle glow already disappearing, "the truth is, they can be quite deadly when need to be." Aoi glared at the Hime. She didn't need her pity. "I am sorry, Senoh-san. I will do my best to limit your pain, but the needles I just used might still be too painful."
"What…did…" Aoi struggled, she could barely talk.
"Humans have certain pressure points, Aoi. But we aren't really humans, are we now?" Midori walked toward the pair, "Yohko just used your own weapon against you. She just channeled a bit of her Hime energy into the needles and then let them do the work."
"You might not understand, but I don't have a real element." Yohko further explained, "Outside from the Hime Unit, only those who I have treated know about it. They know that I don't use anything but my hands to heal them. Just like I can cause you pain with them if I decide it." Aoi winced, she was already starting to feel dizzy. "Please just let yourself rest. It will be less painful like this."
The Queen chuckled, for a second she seemed to be Senoh Aoi and not the Obsidian Princess's servant. It was just for a moment before it disappeared.
"You know I can't…" she whispered with a bittersweet tone. "We are…her guardians after all…"
Aoi groaned in pain. She then raised her arms and swung her chains for the last time. The attack effectively destroying the ground around the three young women. Thus, ending another battle with an unknown winner.
-Obsidian Palace, Underground-
Duran growled, his legs shaking from the fall. He stared at Kiyohime and watched as one of her many heads lay on the ground. He titled his head, finally noticing his Mistresses resting on top of the said snake neck. (2)
Kiyohime's seventh head, the one which wasn't a snake, stared at the wolf Child. It blinked. For an instant, as if trying to remember Duran. Then one of the snake heads hissed, approaching the wolf Child with curiosity and caution. Duran stood still as the snake moved around him. He might have been thankful he wasn't human or Natsuki. After all, the way snake stared him was slightly too intense. Almost like Shizuru's gaze. Almost.
The two Childs stopped their interaction. They had heard their Mistresses waking up. Duran then walked toward Natsuki and Shizuru while Kiyohime's heads waited patiently until called.
Natsuki groaned painfully while moving her shoulders a bit. A few cracking noises followed, prompting the ice Hime to wince a little. She then stared at her chest where Shizuru had decided to rest. In normal circumstances, Natsuki would have blushed. But not this time. Not after what she had almost done.
"Natsuki, Ikezu…" Shizuru's scold was muffled by the other woman's chest.
But the Hime was able to hear it. "I am sorry."
"Don't you dare do something like this again," Shizuru then glanced up, leaving her girlfriend's warm chest for the time being, "Or I will destroy this world."
Natsuki nodded, knowing her partner was not kidding.
"A world without Shizuru, is a world not worth saving," Natsuki said, repeating the same words her ancestor had done long ago.
Shizuru smiled and gave the other woman a brief kiss. She giggled when this time Natsuki did blush. Her eyes then fell upon one of Kiyohime's head. She grinned and was already stroking the snake head when it had come closer to her.
"I have missed you, my Child," she whispered with a gentle affection, prompting a hiss of obvious mutually yearning from Kiyohime.
"Thanks Duran." Natsuki mumbled, feeling the wolf Child nuzzling affectionately on her cheek. "Thanks for protecting us."
Duran gave a soft howl, obviously having enjoyed his Mistress' words. But the reunion was soon cut off when they all heard battling noises near them. Shizuru gasped as she saw a half standing Miyu fighting a couple of Orphans.
"Miyu!" Natsuki yelled, already rushing to help her once time guardian.
"Wait Na–!"
But it was no use, the Hime was far gone. Shizuru sighed and her eyes widened when she saw the unconscious Mikoto laying just a feet away from her. She glanced at her beloved. Natsuki and Miyu were fighting together against the creatures. Shizuru just hoped they could handle it. Giving a playful pat to Kiyohime, the young woman began walking toward Mikoto.
"Mai…" Mikoto mumbled when Shizuru took the Hime between her arms.
"We will get her back, don't worry Mikoto-san," the Key promised, stroking the younger girl's hair affectionately. "Natsuki and I will get her back. For everyone's sake."
"And then what?"
"When someone cuts your head off, it normally means you are dead," Shizuru answered after a few seconds, having seen from the corner of her eye a moving head.
Nagi gave the young woman a small smile before replying, "I can't die. You should know that. I won't die as long as the Hime Star and Obsidian Princess desire it."
"Mai…" Mikoto called for a second time, whimpering in pain as she shifted around Shizuru's arms.
"Do you really think that everything is going to be alright?"
Shizuru frowned. Part of her didn't want to acknowledge that wicked voice she had just heard. After all, last time they had met, it had cost her Kiyohime. And not counting that time when she was killed by him (3).
"What do you mean?" she finally asked, glancing at her left once again.
Shizuru barely flinched at the sight of the dismembered parts of Nagi's body. The white haired boy chuckled, in turn, causing him to spit a couple drops of blood. He was no longer surprised at the glare he was receiving. After all, the girl in front of him was now the Shizuru from that time, the one who was originally the Obsidian Princess.
"The Obsidian Princess had just commanded the destruction of Fuuka Island. You have no home to return." He tried taunting, the least he could do as his arms and legs seemed to not move at all.
She didn't respond right away, not when a second event took place. Shizuru turned around, just in time to see her Hime being kidnapped by Mai's Child. At the same time, three gigantic Orphans jumped on Miyu, Kiyohime and Duran, effectively stopping any attempt of rescue.
"And now, you have no lover to return for."
Nagi's word fell on deaf ears as Shizuru came to a realization. The attack, the separation, the taunts. Everything had been a trap. All part of the Obsidian Princess plans.
Mai planned to kill Natsuki without anyone interfering their battle.
-Obsidian Palace, Outside (4)-
"Mai is so getting her ass kicked after all this." Natsuki thought as she held Kagutsuchi's dagger as if her life depended it. And it did, especially when she didn't know where the Child planned to take her to.
Natsuki groaned. She was feeling dizzy with all the turns the dark Child had taken. Feeling a light breeze and the sun's warm, she tried to open her eyes for the second time and noticed that they were no longer inside the Obsidian Palace. Kagutsuchi roared, swinging his head toward the ground. This prompted Natsuki falling off him with the movement. Thankfully, the dark Child had been kind enough to have left just a couple of feet between the Hime and floor.
"Now…I am pretty pissed." Natsuki growled as she stood up, then groaned at the slightly pain around her ribs.
"Whatever might you mean, I wonder?" Mai teased with that same arrogant smirk from before. "Hmm, I wanted Fujino-Kaichou but it seems I will just have to do with you now."
"Oh geez, that makes me feel so loved."
Mai raised an eyebrow at the sarcastic reply. She knew from her experience that Natsuki's use of sarcasm meant only one thing. She was pushing her luck. But then again, that is what she wanted.
"I am sorry, did you not like being tossed around like a toy by my Child."
Natsuki's left eye twitched. She was getting annoyed.
Mai smirked, the continued with her taunt, "You shouldn't feel bad, you know. After all, aren't you Fujino's own, personal toy? Or is she your toy?"
Bang.
"Oh?"
Mai raised an eyebrow and lifted her right hand and touched her now bleeding cheek. It was just a small cut, yet Mai knew better. The shot had missed on purpose. The former Hime stared at her shooter and was surprised to see cold and heartless eyes instead of blinding rage flashing through them. It seemed that she really had pushed her luck.
"You might have been my friend but I won't let you, or anyone, talk about Shizuru like that."
Mai chuckled at the statement. She really should have known better. "Then, how about we start the fight already?"
Natsuki didn't reply, instead she just started shooting. The Obsidian Princess smirked and raised her arm. A shield of flames rapidly formed, effectively stopping the ice made bullets. That, however, didn't stop Natsuki from rushing toward the former Hime once the shield was out. With a rapid movement, the ice Hime punched Mai's face and then took one of Mai's arm to bring her back, closer to her. She gave her a knee strike next. Mai gasped, obviously not having expected the attack.
The Obsidian Princess growled and lifted her head for a head strike. Having been caught off guard, the ice Hime tried to back away. Mai gave no chance as she threw Natsuki away with punch of her free fist. However, the redhead didn't expect to be dragged along. For an instant she had forgotten about Natsuki's hands on her left arm. It was in that moment, as they were in mid air, that Natsuki used her body and spun Mai behind her. Natsuki smirked, she aimed and then shot multiple times. Mai was rapidly sent flying away.
The Obsidian Princess was just inches away from falling off her Palace before Kagutsuchi came to her rescue. Mai growled and glared at the ice Hime.
"You are going to pay for that!" she then commanded her Child to attack.
"Oh shit!" Natsuki thought as she did her best to avoid the constant fire attacks.
But, deep inside her. Natsuki knew that she didn't stand a chance. Not against Kagutsuchi. Not when Duran was in no position to protect her.
"Shit!"
Mai smirked when she saw Natsuki slip and commanded her Child for a closer attack. The ice Hime cursed and rolled aside, therefore avoiding Kagutsuchi's sharp teeth. But that was the least of her worries as she noticed the incoming redhead and Child. They were back for round two.
-Obsidian Palace, Underground-
Shizuru didn't say anything for a couple of minutes. The shock still fresh in her mind. Instead, she decided to stare at Nagi's detached head. The only thought passing through her mind was how surreal it was for her to be having a conversation with a decapitated head. Her mind didn't want to be reminded of her sudden realization. Not just yet.
"Do you really think Fumi-san or the other Himes will let that happen?" Shizuru finally spoke, answering the boy's previous question. She continued when Nagi wanted to protest. "I don't trust Fumi. She is not a Hime. She is not family. (5) But I trust mine. I trust Akira and the others."
"Such faith, are they worth it?"
She glanced at the unconscious Mikoto and barely standing Miyu as well as her Childs. The Orphans were gone, at last. It was now time to rescue her beloved.
Shizuru smirked, a hint of pride could be heard in her answer. "Why, Nagi of course they are. They are my Himes."
"Indeed."
Nagi gave a gentle smile. A strange action coming from someone who had tried to kill the Himes and Keys. But the boy didn't care. Truth be told, he couldn't help it.
"You are the Obsidian Princess after all, Fujino Shizuru." Nagi thought with mixed feelings. "It seems, I have but one more thing to do."
"Tokiha Mai, she won't be the same."
"I know."
Nagi frowned, having not expected that kind of answer from the other woman. Seeing his confusion, Shizuru explained.
"Tokiha-san is naturally a very good person. She won't be able to live with the guilt but neither will Senoh-san nor Harada-san. That, however, doesn't mean the end."
"What are you planning, Shizuru-chan?" Nagi teased gently, so unlike himself.
But, instead of replying, Shizuru walked away from the bodiless boy. A small smile gracing her face as her Childs approached her. She giggled, feeling one of Kiyohime's heads snuggling around her neck while Duran nuzzled her hand.
"Ara, aren't both of you a bit too playful right now?" She giggled again as she petted her Childs. "Now, it is not time to play."
Shizuru then glanced at the last approaching figure. She rushed forward when she saw Miyu almost tripping with herself.
"Miyu-san, please don't force yourself more than you need to." The former Obsidian Princess said as she held the half android around her shoulders.
"Who are you?" Miyu demanded quietly, her body already showing signs of fatigue. Something she rarely did. "You aren't Fujino-san."
Shizuru chuckled and gave Miyu a half smile, "I am but at the same time, I am not. You should know better than I, Merciful Intelligential Yggdrasil Unit."
Miyu frowned, not many knew what her name stood for. "You are her. Shizuru, the original Obsidian Princess."
Shizuru shrugged, neither confirming nor denying the claim. "Please rest now, Miyu-san."
The half android blinked and mysteriously obeyed. It was a matter of time before Miyu's body went numb against Shizuru's.
"They are dying, you know," Nagi said from behind once Shizuru had lay Miyu's body on the ground. "They are all dying because Mikoto's sudden tosotsuken."
"I know."
"Death is the only thing left, Obsidian Princess. This is the end."
"Death is also a beginning, Nagi. Haven't you been a witness of it?" Shizuru countered back, her hands slowly caressing one of Kiyohime's head. "This is not the end. Not the one you think of. I had since long made sure of it."
Nagi chuckled. He should have known better than question the brunette.
"Then please, at least, end this tiring cycle. End what began so long ago, Fujino Shizuru."
Shizuru glanced at the young face of the white haired boy. A boy who had seen too much for his own good. He was just another victim of the cursed Hime Star. Something she now had to remind herself. Her eyes then gazed at Kiyohime. A silent request already been ordered. The hydra-like Child hissed and began glowing.
"I will." Shizuru promised quietly before getting on Duran.
Nagi chuckled seeing a flash of a bloody red naginata before closing his eyes. He really hoped for the end this time.
-Obsidian Palace, Outside-
"You…"
Shizuru gave the Obsidian Princess a half smile, obviously pleased at having caught the other woman off guard. In return, Mai tightened her grip around her sword, applying as much pressure as she could against the bloody colored naginata. But it did no good as Shizuru countered with her own strength. From the corner of her eyes, the former Obsidian Princess could see Duran holding himself against dark Kagutsuchi.
"Shizuru…"
Natsuki trailed off, her initial shock at the unexpected arrival of her partner still fresh in her mind. For a second, she had thought it was the end. For a second, Natsuki believed that Mai would have killed her when she had jumped off her Child and materialized the white sword that was now pressing against the brunette's naginata.
"It seems, you have learnt how to materialize your element Fujino-Kaichou." Mai taunted, her face leaning closer to Shizuru's. "But, it is wise? Do you really think, Kagutsuchi can be defeated by Duran?"
"You underestimate us."
As if he had heard the unspoken command, Duran began glowing. Ever slowly, the wolf Child grew. He grew until his body matched that of Kiyohime's sizes. (6) The fully grown Duran wasted no time and tackled Kagutsuchi. He was aware that he had to do his best to keep the dark Child busy while his Mistresses handled Mai.
Shizuru chuckled and pushed back when she saw her opening. With a quick swing of her element, the former Hime was sent a few feet away. Mai scolded herself for her slip and positioned herself for a second strike. She dashed forward, at the same time, Shizuru did the same.
Their weapons collided with each other once again. But Mai had the upper hand this time as her sword began to cover itself with fire. Not bearing the heat, Shizuru had to back away. The former Hime smirked and continued her assault, successfully injuring her opponent. It, however, didn't last long before Natsuki snapped from her shock and started her own counterattack. Mai cursed and backed away, her eyes narrowing at the implication of fighting two Himes.
"Natsuki," Shizuru called, almost too quietly for the Hime to hear. "I am sorry if I took too long."
"I should be the one apologizing, after all, I have been distracted too easily this time." The ice Hime chuckled and shook her head, "At least I know you are safe, that is what matters."
"Our friends are not." Shizuru winced when she felt her companion's gaze upon her. "Mikoto-chan rash attack had consequences all over the palace. We were the only lucky ones aside from Miyu-san."
"Is that so?" Natsuki muttered bitterly and then stood next to her lover, elements in hands and aiming at the redhead.
"Natsuki…"
"Whatever happens, I won't let you die." She promised with such conviction that the former Obsidian Princess knew was the truth, "Whatever is the end, I will protect you."
Shizuru nodded and looked up. The Hime Star was approaching. It was just a matter of time now. She just hoped that Akira knew what she was planning to do. For if she and Fumi failed, it would be the end. This time, forever.
Shizuru glanced at her lover's eyes and allowed herself a small smile as Natsuki and she repeated an old statement.
"For a world without you, is a world not worth saving."
The End
References:
(1) A reference to Saint Seiya's Andromeda ultimate defense.
(2) When Kiyohime was summoned, it took the impact for the couple and thus Shizuru and Natsuki ended on top of one of Kiyohime's head.
(3) In chapter 22, during that revelation chapter, it was Nagi who killed Shizuru and Natsuki.
(4) Remember that they are in a flying castle? Well, there is an upper level too. Just picture them fighting somewhere "on top" of the castle.
(5) She is referring to Fumi as an artificial being and not part of the original Hime Star habitants.
(6) This refers to what Natsuki did on the anime during her fight with Shizuru.
Author's note #2: The destruction of the Hime Star, the death of Mai as the Obsidian Princess and how the possible deaths of the other Himes are some things I am not touching. For the simple reason that it complicates a lot of it. Besides, many will understand with the epilogue that I don't have to touch those subjects to give it a worthy, less messy ending than that one of the My Hime anime or manga.
So, same deal for the last chapter which is the epilogue. Either that, or wait for this Friday xD
Please review! You will be shocked by the way I ended things!
Important: I believe CrazyNinjaPenguin won't be able to continue as my beta with his current fic. I might sent him other works later on when he finish his own first. So, if there is anyone willing to beta my three last chapters from my fic "from mother and daughter to lovers", then I will gladly sent them to you. Sent me a private message if you are willing to take the job. If there is no one, then I might just search for one later on.
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