Summary: A year and a half after she left Kathryn comes back into Sebastian's life with a new boyfriend and a need for revenge.
Chapter 18: Time Heals All Wounds?
18 Months Later
"Mr. Valmont you have a visitor"
Stopping mid stride the attractive young man let out a put upon sigh before slowly turning on his heels to face the mousy maid behind him. "Who is it?" he drawled.
"He didn't say sir" she explained in her perfect English accent. "All he said was that he was a friend of yours and that you would be pleased to see him. I told him you don't like unexpected visitors but he was very insistent and said it was very important."
"Fine, fine" Sebastian replied waving his hand disinterestedly. "I'll deal with him. Where is he?"
"In your study sir"
He nodded "thank you Winifred that will be all."
The older women quickly departed and Sebastian headed in the opposite direction towards his study. He was in no mood to entertain guests having just endured a full day of classes at Columbia followed by nearly four hours at his fathers work. Edward Valmont was currently on a one man crusade to get his son involved in his business of corporate finance. However Sebastian couldn't care less seeing as he had no interest whatsoever in having a career in the business world. He got his inheritance no matter what he decided to do with his life. All these little office trips managed to do was bore him to tears and put him in a rather foul mood.
When he reached the study he threw open the doors and prepared to demand that whoever it was to get the hell out of his house. Just as he was about to call out to his guest Sebastian was silenced when he saw who it was. A surprised grin replaced his anger as he said "Vincent?"
The handsome young man smiled broadly at his friend as he rose to his feet. Incredibly tall with sleek dark hair, deep brown eyes and natural good looks Vincent seemed a stark contrast to his good friend's pretty boy appearance. Their looks weren't the only thing that differentiated them. While Sebastian always appeared to be brooding or annoyed at something Vincent seemed to be giving off the air of loving life. They were quite opposite in many ways yet they had still managed to say good friends for many years.
"Valmont! I've missed you" Vincent greeted him in his thick Italian accent as they embraced. "How have you been?"
Breaking away Sebastian shrugged "I've been all right."
Clucking his tongue he chided teasingly "always so serious."
"Screw you" Sebastian laughed walking over to the bar. "You want a drink?"
"Sure" he replied. Circling the room Vincent took in the art on the wall and commented "this is a nice place you have here. You're not living with your father anymore?"
"No, that ended awhile ago when he ran off with one of his conquests. I was staying somewhere else but...midigating circumstances got in the way so I got my own place." Sebastian held off on telling him exactly what those circumstances involved or rather who. Sipping his vintage scotch mechanically he flashed back to all those months ago when he found out Kathryn had up and left the country with out saying good-bye. Needless to say that had not been a good day.
"I have acquired a house away from my family as well. It's a beautiful place in Venice. You should come then next time you're traveling."
Breaking himself away from his thoughts Sebastian forced a smile and replied "I will. So tell me what are you doing back in the states? I thought you hated New York?"
He shrugged elegantly "it's growing on me. The reason I have come though...well, it involves a women."
Sebastian snickered "of course."
Vincenzo Patrizio Gionnotti was born into a wealthy Italian family as a viscount. From birth he had nobility and power but never acted like it. On the contrary he was laid back and kind to nearly everyone. If it wasn't for the fact that he was so charming and fun Sebastian probably would have hated the guy on sight. However when they met years ago on the slopes of Aspen he liked him immediately and they quickly formed a close friendship even though they only saw each other a few times a year if that.
They shared many hobbies including their love of women. Both had many conquests under their belts but they differed greatly in their approach to women. In the past Sebastian had enjoyed bedding then humiliating the women he was involved with but Vincent did not. Sure he had slept with just as many girls however he took no delight in hurting them like Sebastian did.
"Sebastian I am in love" Vincent announced after finishing off his drink.
Looking up at his friend in surprise he replied "you are not."
Leaning over the desk he remarked with a grin "it is true. I have fallen in love with the most beautiful creature god has ever created."
"Good grief" Sebastian groaned rolling his eyes. "I hardly thought you the poetic type Vincenzo."
"Well love can do that. I have fallen completely and head over heels in love and I wanted to share the good news with you."
"Well where is she?"
"Outside"
Striding over to the window Sebastian shot his friend a skeptical look. "You know in America we usually don't make our girlfriends wait outside in the thirty degree weather."
Oblivious to Sebastian's sarcasm Vincent replied "she insisted, she had a phone call."
"Okay lets get a look at her." Opening up the large picture window Sebastian looked out at the young women and realized for once Vincent hadn't exaggerated. There indeed was in Sebastian's eyes the most beautiful creature god ever created.
It was Kathryn.
Walking with absolutely no assistance the once love of his life paced the side walk as she talked adamantly on her cell phone. Since she had been gone Sebastian had often thought about her and when he did he couldn't help but hope that when they met up again she would have suddenly grown hideously ugly or at the very least gained a few pounds. However neither was the case and if it was possible she looked even lovelier than the last time he saw her.
"I believe you know my Kathryn" Vincent remarked delicately.
Sebastian was suddenly filled with loathing and envy for his friend. My Kathryn. Pfft, odds were he didn't know the first thing about the real Kathryn. Realizing that Sebastian simply replied "yeah you could say that."
"She was your step sister and I understand you two were close. In fact she credits you with helping her to walk again."
Looking up at his friend he asked "does she?"
"Yes in fact the real reason I've come to you today is, well, I'd like to ask for your blessing."
Still not taking his eyes off the brunette Sebastian remarked distractedly "to what, fuck her? Trust me you don't need my blessing for that."
"No I want to marry her."
Sebastian looked up at him startled and asked "are you serious?"
"Of course" he replied sincerely. "I love your sister Sebastian and I want to make her my wife."
Turning away from the window Sebastian headed back over to the bar. He definitely needed a drink. His hands shaking he poured himself more scotch, the word wife running through his head. "Vincent how well do you know Kathryn?"
There was a long pause before he replied "well enough. I'm not blind Sebastian I know she has quite a temper on her."
"That's one way of putting it" he muttered under his breath.
Coming up beside him Vincent confided "we are having a party at her mothers tomorrow night. I am planning on asking her then to marry me but first I would like your blessing. She cares very much about you and talks about you often. In fact I sometimes wondered if you were my competition."
Sebastian smiled in spite of his misery, "you shouldn't worry about that."
"So then do we have your blessing?"
Every instinct and fiber of his being was screaming absolutely not. Sebastian wanted to tell Vincent everything about Kathryn including his long unresolved feelings for her. Odds are it would shock even the unflappable Vincent and it might be worth it just to see the look on his face. However no such words came out of his mouth. Instead he complied "of course you have my blessing."
"Oh that is wonderful!" Vincent hugged his friend once again and shook his hand. "You have no idea how happy you've made me Sebastian."
"I hope you two are happy together."
"We will be, that is of course if she'll have me!"
Sebastian glanced towards the open window. "I don't believe that will be a problem. What time is the party?"
"Tomorrow night at eight, you will of course come?"
"Yes"
"Good." Glancing at his watch he shook his head "I need to get going. I have to see a man about a ring. I know Kathryn wanted to see you so I'll send her up. Thanks again Sebastian."
He nodded and watched as his friend disappeared out of the room. Finishing off his drink in one gulp he languidly strode over to his desk and took a seat. Perhaps it was the alcohol but he was suddenly feeling ill. Then again perhaps it was just the idea of seeing her again.
Trying to appear as nonchalant as possible Sebastian sat back in his desk chair facing away from the open door. He picked up a book and pretended to be immersed in it when actuality he was listening attentively at the door. A few moments later he heard the familiar sound of high heels against marble and suddenly his breath caught.
Sebastian closed his eyes and for a moment he imagined being back in the old Valmont home when he would wait in his room for Kathryn to arrive home. She would always stop at his room before going in her own whether it was only to spy on him or regale him with tidbits from her latest conquest. He was always there waiting with baited breath much like he was now.
Suddenly everything was quiet and he knew she was there. Sebastian didn't turn around to acknowledge her presence. He would wait for her to make the first move. As usual she didn't hesitate. "Hello Sebastian" she purred in that familiar voice.
Slowly he turned around to face her. He'd be lying if he said he hadn't imagined her standing there in the doorway from time to time much like she was doing now. Poised and elegant just like always she leaned against the doorway and tilted her head as she smiled at him. Nothing had changed. Her face, her body, everything was just as he remembered it.
"Kathryn"
Sebastian said nothing more and didn't make a move to greet her. He knew she had planned this, for them to meet in just this way. As usual she was completely in control and he wasn't eager to be a puppet in her show. He remained seated as she slowly strut up to him. "Are you surprised to see me?"
"It's not exactly the word I would use" he drawled.
Kathryn walked behind the desk and stood in front of him, a playful smile on her lips. "What no hug for your sis?"
"Ex-sis remember? Besides I think it best that we keep our hands to ourselves. We have a tendency to get into trouble when we don't."
As bold as ever she leaned over him and gripped the arms of the chair, bringing her face only inches from his own. "As I recall" she whispered "you liked trouble."
"Things change"
Sebastian got reaction he was looking for when she at last flinched. Her smile dropping Kathryn straightened herself up and took a seat across from the desk. "You know I'm getting the distinct impression you're mad at me."
"Oh what would I have to be mad about?" Getting to his feet a shot of sudden anger rose up in him as he yelled "would it be because you lied to me for months about who I really was? Or how about when you up and left the country without so much as a word to me? Or better yet you show up nearly two years later on the arm of one of my best friends?! So what really do I have to be angry about?" Sebastian threw the empty glass across the room sending it crashing into the wall.
Kathryn jumped in surprise and looked up at him startled. Taking a deep breath Sebastian sat back down and muttered "sorry it slipped."
Composing herself Kathryn sat up in her chair and began to explain "first off my relationship with Vincent has nothing to do with you. When I met him after my stay at the clinic I wasn't even aware you two knew each other. When I told him my mother was married to a Valmont he explained his history with you and I explained to him ours or at least a version of it. Second, I'm done explaining myself concerning why I lied to you. You know my reasons besides which you gave up all rights to blame me for that when I got hit by that car. Lastly I had my own reasons for leaving so suddenly. None of which concern you."
"Bullshit" he grumbled.
"It's none of your business" she replied icily. "Anyway I don't know why you care so much. You had Annette."
Looking away Sebastian muttered "yeah."
"Anyway the clinic helped me a lot as you can see. I was walking again within a couple of months."
With a genuine smile he replied "that's good."
Kathryn nodded and got to her feet. "So what did you and Vincent talk about? I got the feeling he wanted to discuss something with you but he wouldn't tell me what it was."
Sebastian was surprised she didn't know about Vincent's plans to purpose yet. For a fleeting second he considered telling her but stopped himself. Instead he got up and came up from behind her. "We just talked about the past and he talked about you mostly. He really loves you."
Kathryn grinned "I know."
Standing close to her Sebastian trailed a finger down her bare shoulder "do you love him?"
She turned around to face him "I care for him a lot."
"But do you love him?"
She answered him with a mysterious smile as she strode past him and grabbed her purse. Leaning back against the bar Sebastian asked "and what exactly did you tell him about us?"
"That you were my step brother of course" she replied with a smirk. "What did you expect me to tell him the truth?"
"A foreign concept for you I know."
"It wouldn't have done either of us any good."
Sebastian shook his head at her "I suppose you're right."
"So I take it he told you about the party tomorrow night?"
"Yes" he sighed. "Back at casa de Valmont. Oh the fun memories we had there, huh?"
Kathryn smiled "I take it you'll be bringing Annette. You two are still together aren't you?"
"Of course" Sebastian replied quickly. "We'll be there."
"Good I look forward to it"
As she headed to the door Sebastian called out to her "oh Kathryn if you're up to something you know I'll find out about it."
"As cocky as ever Valmont" she laughed "it will be your down fall my love."
Kathryn left him with her final words still hanging in the air. Shaking his head Sebastian walked back to the desk and briskly picked up his telephone. He dialed and on the second ring Annette picked up.
"Want to go to a party?"
* * * * * *
How many of Sebastian's conquests would it take to fill a ball room?
That was the question Kathryn was hoping to answer that night or rather how would he react when he found a room full of girls he fucked? How would Annette react? As she watched the happy couple enter her party she knew she was about to get her answer.
It was juvenile of course and she wasn't really positive putting him in a room full of ex's would really damage their relationship but at the very least it would be uncomfortable for Sebastian and likely humiliate him. In Kathryn's eyes that was exactly what he deserved. After what he did to her, telling her he loved her, making her feel something again for him, when all along all he wanted was his precious Annette. It had killed Kathryn more than she would ever acknowledge and she wanted him to pay for that.
The only reason she wasn't pursuing a harsher revenge was on account of her feelings for Vincent. Oh her sweet Vincent. Gorgeous, smart and charming as hell he was the perfect anecdote for Sebastian. He was the only man alive who could make her forget about her former love if only for a few moments. She wouldn't wage a full war against Sebastian only because she didn't want to screw things up with Vincent. A little revenge though should be harmless.
Standing across the room Kathryn watched as Sebastian pulled away from Annette and walked over to the bar. He was there for only a second before a few girls approached them. A smirk formed on Kathryn's lips as she waited for the fire works to begin. She expected screaming to soon ensue and make a few drinks thrown in his face but something odd happened. Instead of getting angry at him they were smiling and laughing and Sebastian was smiling back. In fact if Kathryn didn't know better it would seem they were flirting.
Glancing across the room she spotted Annette chatting up one of her mothers friends. She didn't seem bothered in the slightest that her boyfriends attentions were else where. Something was off.
Kathryn was about to go investigate what the hell was going on when she felt someone from behind her grab her arm. She looked over her shoulder and was surprised to find Blaine. "Good to see you again Kathryn" he greeted her. "We need to talk."
"Hello Blaine" she replied trying to pull away "in a minute I have to-"
"Now" he told her with surprising forcefulness as she guided her away from the party and back to the bedrooms.
They ended up in Sebastian's old bedroom that still had all his old furniture in it. Pulling away from him Kathryn barked "what the hell is wrong with you Tuttle? I have a hundred guests out there to entertain I don't have time for your bullshit."
"Well make time" he replied forcefully. Standing in front of the door with his arms crossed Kathryn realized the only way to get back to the party was to play along so she shut up and waited for Blaine to explain himself.
"You know it's the strangest thing" he started. "I was out there, chatting with some of your guests and nearly half the girls I talked to are here to see Sebastian. Apparently they're all pretty aquatinted with out boy."
Kathryn shrugged "imagine that. Can I go now?'
"Not yet" Putting his arm around her shoulders Blaine steered her away from the door. "Are you actually going to tell me it's a coincidence all of Sebastian's conquests just happened to show up here tonight?"
"Probably, god knows the boy's had his dick in a better part of the female population of this city." Blaine simply stared her down in response. Anxious to leave Kathryn sighed and admitted "okay fine I invited them. It was just a harmless joke."
"I'm afraid I'm missing the punch line."
"Look I just wanted to pay him back for jerking me around after the accident. I figured I'd invite him and Annette, along with all of his ex's and watch him squirm. Only he doesn't seem to be taking the bait like I thought he..." Kathryn was interrupted when Blaine started to laugh. Angrily she demanded "what's so funny?"
"You don't know?"
"What are you talking about?"
Curbing his laughter Blaine rested a hand on her shoulder as he explained "baby Annette and Sebastian broke up, awhile ago."
Stepping away from him her body tensed as she hissed "that's impossible. He told me he was still seeing her."
"Yeah and? Valmont isn't exactly legendary for telling the truth now is he."
Looking around the room anxiously Kathryn was filled suddenly with both anger and happiness. Anger that she had been deceived but happy that it was indeed over between them. "When did it happen?"
Blaine shrugged "maybe a few months after you left. Supposedly she found him in bed with the Mahoney twins and finally had enough. Truth be told though I think it was a long time coming."
Kathryn shook her head bitterly "I can't believe he lied to me yet again."
"Oh you can't really blame the guy."
"Watch me!"
She started to head to the door determined to confront Sebastian for once again making her feel like a fool. However before she reached the door Blaine grabbed her and forced her back around. "Why do you think he didn't tell you?"
"Because he enjoys fucking with me that's why!"
"What was he suppose to do? The women he's loved forever suddenly breezes back into his life on the arm of some Italian stud looking better than ever. Meanwhile here he is alone, miserable, having to put up with his fathers bullshit and desperately in love with a girl who's rejected him and screwed him over countless times. Did you really think he was going to admit his failure with Annette to you of all people? Of course not."
Kathryn considered what he was saying for a moment and then pulled away. "That's touching Blaine but I don't care what his reasons were. I'm the one he rejected and screwed over and I want revenge! I owe Valmont a humiliation and I plan on delivering."
Blaine sighed "and what do you plan on doing?"
Kathryn was at a loss at first, she didn't know what she wanted to do, just something that would harm Sebastian. Then something came to her. Pulling Blaine to her she quickly started going through the pockets of his jacket. Just as she expected it was like a small pharmacy. She found a few bottles in one pocket and began examining them for something she could use. "Hey grabby hands what are you doing? Put those back I need them for a client."
Ignoring his protests she picked up one orange bottle and asked "what's chlorel hydrate?"
"It's a depressant, sort of works like alcohol, why?"
"I'm going to borrow a few of these okay?"
"Kathryn wait a minute, if you're thinking of slipping some of that to Sebastian-"
Stopping in her tracks Kathryn turned back to him and asked "it won't kill him will it?"
"No"
"All I need to know"
Blaine quickly jumped in front of the door so she couldn't get by. "There's no way I'm letting you out there" he laughed.
A seductive smile spread across her lips as she stepped forward and got uncomfortably close to him. Caressing his face lovingly she cooed "Blaine you're going to move away from the door and let me go back to my party AND you're not going to breath a word of this to Sebastian. Because if you do I'm going to be forced to alert the cops to your means of income, understand?"
Blaine rolled his eyes "I figured blackmail was above a lady such as yourself."
"Not really"
Just as she knew he would Blaine moved aside and Kathryn opened the door. As she was leaving he told her "this is going to blow up in your face."
Stepping out into the hallway she laughed "don't count on it."
* * * * * *
"Everyone, everyone I have an announcement to make" Vincent called out silencing the crowd almost immediately.
The room was filled with tables and everyone took a seat as the host got there attention. Sitting beside her boyfriend Kathryn smiled pleasantly but at the moment her mind was on other things namely where the hell was Sebastian? She had slipped Blaine's drug to him nearly two hours ago and she hadn't seen him since. She had hoped it would loosen his inhibitions enough that he would do something stupid and humiliate himself. Only with her luck he was likely off fucking one of his many conquests.
"Ladies and Gentleman" Vincent began "I would like to thank you tonight for coming. It is not only a very special night because your generous donations help with the new children's wing at the hospital but it is also special for me and my lovely Kathryn."
Kathryn began to lose interest in what Vincent was saying when she noticed Sebastian suddenly enter the room. He looked like his usual less than cheerful self but something was off. For one thing his balance left something to be desired. He stumbled into the room and then swatted clumsily at the waiter who tried to steady him. He yelled something out that Kathryn couldn't hear and then made his way further into the room. She smiled when she realized her plan was on track after all.
As she watched Sebastian intently Kathryn's attention was suddenly back on Vincent when she realized he was addressing her. Taking her hands he told her "Kathryn over these past months I have fallen very much in love with you and what I would like more than anything in this world is to share my life with you."
Kathryn was a little confused where he was going with this. She wasn't really a fan on public declarations of love and the whole thing made her a little uncomfortable. Then she noticed him reach into his jacket for something. Even before she saw the jewelry box she knew what was coming. Her heart stopped and for the first time in her life she felt truly nervous about what was to come.
However just as Vincent produced the box and before he could get on one knee a familiar voice from the crowd called out "wait a minute, hold on a second, STOP!"
Whipping her head around Kathryn was startled to see Sebastian pushing his way across the room, bumping into people as he strode towards them. Vincent regarded his friend with confusion but played along "is there something wrong Sebastian?"
"Yeah there's something wrong" he mocked in a bad Italian accent. His speech was slightly slured and Kathryn suddenly felt ill when she realized Blaine's prediction was about to come true. "You cannot marry this, this girl!"
A murmur went through the crowd at the word marriage. Apparently Kathryn was the only one who saw it coming. Vincent looked at his girlfriend and gave her a sheepish shrug. Turning back to Sebastian he asked "I thought you gave us your blessing?"
"I was lying!" he yelled out exasperated. "Vinny you can't marry HER! Not her! I mean do you have any idea what a complete nightmare she is?"
Getting to her feet Kathryn hissed at him "Sebastian! You've obviously had too much to drink and don't know-"
"Oh I know exactly what I'm saying! You are a cruel and mean girl. You don't care about anybody but yourself and although you might be great in bed, lord knows you've had enough practice!"
"Are you done?" she whispered angrily through gritted teeth.
"You, you are a complete horrid human being but for some inexplicable, wait, unexplainably reason I love you!" As Sebastian made his declaration the whole room let out a collective gasp including Kathryn. Nodding his head adamantly he continued "I love you! I love you, I love you, I love you! There I said it. Ooh the great Sebastian Valmont isn't suppose to love anyone, isn't that right Mrs. Caldwell? But I fell for you and I don't know why. From the first moment I saw you I wanted you. Even though you lied to me and when I couldn't remember anything you lied some more I still loved you even more than Annette. You're the reason she broke up with me by the way, she thought I was still had a thing for you and look at that she was right!"
Kathryn briefly glanced at Annette in the back on the room who was blushing and staring at Sebastian sympathetically. Ignoring the whispers that had started through the crowd Sebastian continued to babble on "you can't marry Vincent, because you love me. You told me remember? You and I belong together Kathryn, we're both despicable human beings. We deserve each other and you know it. You are the only thing that's ever made sense in my life. You make me happy and miserable at the same time. I need you in my life or else I'll just you know, shrivel up and die" Waving his hand dramatically over his head Sebastian sighed "well okay I'm done, you can go and propose to her now."
Turning back around her stumbled his way out of the room as the crowd once again fell into complete silence. Kathryn knew every eye was on her but for once she didn't notice. She felt like she had just been sucker punched. Having no idea how to react and for once she couldn't be sure of anything as her emotions were going every which way. Part of her knew she should stay by Vincent's side and let him finish proposing if he indeed still inteded on doing so, but she knew she had to go to Sebastian.
"Vincent" she whispered to him "I'll be right back."
He seemed confused but nodded dutifully. Ignoring the whispers that followed Kathryn strut out of the room and went in the same direction she saw Sebastian leave. She ended up back in the hallway where she had left Blaine earlier. Sensing he might be hiding out in one of the bedrooms Kathryn hissed "Sebastian! Sebastian where the fuck did you-"
Suddenly the door to her old bedroom opened and a hand shot out and grabbed her, pulling her inside. Sebastian laughed triumphantly as he closed the door behind her. "I knew it! I knew you wouldn't say yes to him."
"He never got a chance to ask thanks to you!" she yelled back.
Taking a swing of the bottle of champagne in his hand Sebastian snickered "oh boo fucking hoo. Huge tragedy!"
Kathryn shook her head angrily grabbing the bottle out of his hand. "Do you have any idea how much you humiliated me out there with your incessant babbling? I'll be lucky if-"
She was suddenly cut off when Sebastian leapt forward and kissed her roughly on the mouth. Pinning her against the door with the weight on his body he kissed her urgently and Kathryn found herself giving in even through her head was screaming not to. Ignoring for the meantime how good he tasted she pushed him away "get off me!"
"You like it" he chuckled still pressing his body into hers.
"I fucking hate you, you know that?"
Sebastian ran his finger down her lips. "You don't kiss me like you hate me."
Once again he crushed his lips to hers and this time Kathryn reacted more eagerly than before. She had forgotten just how good of a kisser he was and how much her body responded to his touch. When he slipped a hand inside her dress and began to squeeze her breast Kathryn moaned into his mouth. She knew if she let things progress much further what would happen and she couldn't let that happen. Not when she knew the reason why Sebastian was acting so strange.
"Okay stop it" she ordered pushing him away roughly.
Sebastian lost his balance and stumbled backwards onto the floor. "You want to do it on the ground again? Okay I could be up for that" he sighed as he began undoing his pants.
Kathryn rolled her eyes as she strut past him. "I'm not going to fuck you moron. Certainly not when you're like this."
"Like what?"
"When you're not yourself" she explained patiently. "God I should have listened to Blaine. Look Valmont you don't know what you're doing okay? You're under the influence of this drug and trust me if you were yourself you would not be acting this way."
Kathryn began to pace the room as she talked more to herself than to Sebastian. "You can't be in love with me" she muttered "I mean there's no way. You would have told me or done something. Anyway I'm with Vincent and I care about him. We're going to get married...maybe. I have no place in my life for you. There's no way it would ever work out because face it we'd kill each other. No you and I, it's just a fantasy it would never work out. You understand what I'm saying?"
Kathryn turned back to find Sebastian hadn't heard a word she had said. He was fast asleep on the floor.
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