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Chapter 40: Good Behavior
Namiko originally had every intention of spending time with her brother that whole day, but her body had other plans. After she went home and bathed, she decided to lie down to rest for a bit, but the next thing she knew, she was waking to Naruto shaking her shoulder aggressively.
Naruto's face was riddled with concern. "Imouto, are you okay? Is this…is this from where you were with Orochimaru? You seemed like you were having a really bad dream or something. You were screaming for a while, and I couldn't wake you."
"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you or anything. I'm okay, I promise. I've just had a really long and intense week. I guess my mind is just coming up with crazy dreams because of that." She glanced over at her clock and her eyes widened.
7:53 am
When she laid down the day before, it had not even been 2:00 pm. "I'm sorry I slept for so long! I guess I was more chakra depleted than I thought…that's nearly eighteen hours…"
The truth was that the nightmare from the previous day decided to invade her mind yet again, causing her to be locked in the horrors of her own mind. The dream replayed in her head, making her chest tighten in anxiety.
Naruto noticed the shift in her behavior but chose not to press. She needed support right now, not interrogation; she had dealt with far too much of that already. "It's okay, you honestly probably needed it. I mean, you did help Sasuke against two Akatsuki and then again with Itachi. Did I hear him right that you did Flying Raijin four times?"
She nodded, a bit embarrassed. "I think the only reason I was able to do it a fourth time was because Sasuke and I both rested after dealing with Deidara and Tobi, even though it was only for a couple of hours." She walked over to her dresser.
"I'm still impressed and proud of you." He grinned widely. "Seems like you and Sasuke made a good team while you were gone."
Namiko fought off a blush as she dug through her dresser for clean clothes. "I mean, I definitely wouldn't have survived without him, especially after what happened with Orochimaru in the end…" she trailed off absentmindedly.
Naruto raised an eyebrow in question. "…what happened with Orochimaru?"
She froze as she realized her mistake. "Never mind. Forget I said anything."
"Nuh-uh, you can't just say something like that and expect me just to let it slide."
Namiko sat on the side of her bed, eyes focused on the floor. "I died."
"You what?" Surely he had heard her wrong.
"I…died. Or at least Sasuke thought I did, and according to Kabuto I should have." At her brother's dumbfounded look, she continued, "Sasuke never let me out of his sight until Orochimaru decided to test him and I wasn't allowed to go. Kabuto and Orochimaru waited until Sasuke left before grabbing me and injecting me with poison. It should have killed me but apparently, the kyuubi tried to force the poison out of my system at least a little before I passed out."
"How did you survive?"
"Sasuke made Kabuto heal me, or at least enough to keep me from dying for real. Kabuto said it was possible I'd feel the aftereffects for weeks. Nausea, dizziness, and weakness."
"I'm just glad you're alive and home."
She smiled softly at her brother. "I'm home. And Sasuke is finally home too." She perked up as she felt a familiar chakra make a beeline toward their apartment. "Seems like Sakura is headed this way for whatever reason. Let me change clothes and I'll be out."
Naruto nodded and left her room when he heard the knock on the door and went to open it. "Hey, Sakura! What's up?"
"Tsunade-shishou has requested us in her office."
"Okay, let me tell Namiko I'm leaving," he said as he turned to walk back to Namiko's room.
Sakura stopped him. "She requested Namiko too."
Namiko stepped out of her room, twisting her hair up into a bun. "What's going on?"
Sakura stayed in the doorway, almost looking nervous. "I'm not sure. All I know is Tsunade-shishou sent me to come get you two."
Sasuke's head felt like it was about to explode.
For the last twenty-four hours, his mind and memories had been delved into and aggressively searched by Torture & Interrogation. He had no way to prevent them from seeing everything.
His childhood. The massacre. The academy. Being placed on Team 7. The curse mark. His defection. The abuse Orochimaru put him through. Namiko's arrival. His feelings toward her. The things they had done. Everything in his mind had been exposed. Reliving his whole life at super speed made him nauseated. It was humiliating but all he could think of were Namiko and his brother.
Surely the Hokage hadn't subjected Namiko to the same invasiveness that he had gone through, but with how intense her screaming at another night terror was the previous morning, anything could've happened. She hadn't had an episode in months; not since they started sharing the same bed. Would being separated one day really cause such a horrible setback?
He shook his head as his thoughts shifted. His brother…the big brother that he had idolized for the first nearly eight years of his life. His brother who supposedly wiped out every blood relative, just so he could live. His brother's words had changed everything he ever knew, but could he trust it?
He needed to work through the information his brother dumped on him. And Itachi's words to Kakashi before they headed back to Konoha; did that mean he had also been a double agent between Konoha and the Akatsuki? He needed to find out the truth.
Sasuke sat on the bed in his cell, leaning his head back against the wall, when he heard the lock unlatch, and in walked Kakashi. He tilted his face upward to meet the gaze of his former mentor. Kakashi's visible eye was calm yet held a depth of concern. He stepped into the cell, closing the door behind him with a soft thud.
"Sasuke," Kakashi began, his voice gentle but firm, "the two of us need to talk. Before you talk to the Godaime."
Sasuke straightened up, his dark eyes narrowing slightly. "What more is there to say? They've already seen everything. My whole life."
Kakashi sighed, leaning against the wall next to the door of the small cell. "I don't mean talk about what they saw, Sasuke. We need to talk about what comes next."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"It means," Kakashi said slowly, choosing his words carefully, "that you need to decide your future. You've been through a lot, more than most your age. But Tsunade and the elders...the village needs to know where you stand."
Sasuke's fists clenched. "And if I don't stand where they want me to?"
"Then you'll have to face the consequences. But Sasuke, I'm not just talking about punishment for leaving the village and joining Orochimaru. I'm talking about being able to get answers finally. You need to understand what Itachi did, why he did it, and what that means for your future. And you finally have the opportunity to do that."
The mention of Itachi made Sasuke's heart ache. His brother's image flashed before his eyes, the cold, distant gaze that had haunted him for so long now mixed with the painful revelations of the truth. "You think I don't want to understand? I need to know why...why he did everything."
Kakashi nodded. "And you will. But you need to be calm and patient. Right now, you have to trust us, just a little. We want to help you, but you need to let us."
Sasuke's eyes softened for a moment, the vulnerability of a broken boy showing through the hardened exterior. "I don't know if I can."
"That's okay," Kakashi said, his voice reassuring. "You don't have to do it alone. Despite what you may think, you have a lot of people who care about you…especially Naruto and Namiko."
Sasuke nodded slowly, understanding the truth in Kakashi's words, even if he didn't like it. He did not doubt Namiko's feelings, but how did everyone else feel? He'd been gone for three years and so much had changed.
Kakashi smiled under his mask, the kind that barely reached his eyes but was filled with genuine warmth. "That's all we can ask for. Now, the Godaime would like to see you."
Sasuke nodded and followed Kakashi to the Hokage's Office. When they entered, they found only Tsunade and Shizune inside. As Sasuke approached, Tsunade rose from her desk. "Uchiha Sasuke… you've caused so much chaos over the last three years. Do you have anything you'd like to say before the others arrive and we begin?"
Sasuke bowed deeply. "I apologize for the pain and damage I caused others by leaving Konoha, but I don't regret my decision. The strength I gained from training under Orochimaru was invaluable."
Sasuke stood to his full height as Tsunade scoffed. "I expected nothing less from you."
A knock sounded at the door and Shizune went to open it. Sasuke turned his head to see Naruto, Namiko, and Sakura enter. He immediately locked eyes with Namiko and she gave him a soft smile. He glanced at Naruto and Sakura who both looked equally excited and nervous about why they were called here. The tension in the room was palpable.
After a few moments, Tsunade broke the silence. "Your actions can't be undone, Sasuke. But your intentions now will determine your future. Are you prepared to prove your loyalty to Konoha?"
Sasuke nodded as he caught Namiko's gaze again before turning his focus to Tsunade. "I have no intention of abandoning the village or anyone in it ever again."
"Good." Tsunade's expression softened slightly, though her eyes remained sharp. "Uchiha Sasuke, you're being charged with Desertion. Under normal circumstances, that charge holds a minimum sentence of five years in prison." Sasuke could see Namiko hold her breath from the corner of his eye as she waited for Tsunade to continue.
"However, due to the fact that you came back of your own free will, provided us valuable information about Orochimaru and Kabuto, and eliminated Orochimaru and Deidara, I'm lightening your sentence." She walked behind her desk and grabbed a file folder. "I'm suspending you for the next six months, but I will reevaluate you for active duty in sixty days. You'll be under strict surveillance during that time; you must be with someone of Chuunin or higher rank at all times. Which brings me to my second point."
Tsunade closed the file. "I'm reinstating Team 7, but with some adjustments. Sai will be your fourth teammate, and both Kakashi and Yamato will supervise. Sasuke, you obviously won't be going on any missions with the team any time soon, but I want you to readjust to working with and being around the others."
Kakashi stepped forward and removed Sasuke's chakra limiters. "I'll personally oversee his reintegration, Tsunade-sama."
"Good," said Tsunade as she turned to face the twins. "My third point…Naruto, Namiko…"
The two stepped forward. "Yes, Tsunade-sama?" asked Namiko politely.
"Where Sasuke needs to be supervised by Chuunin or higher at all times, I believe the best place for him to stay is with the two of you." Tsunade refrained from laughing at the varied looks on the two's faces. Naruto looked like he was over the moon and Namiko looked happy but hesitant. "Because I know neither of you will let Sasuke leave the village again."
Naruto had a big cheesy grin on his face as he clapped his friend's shoulder. "Oh yeah! We get to be roommates!" Sasuke shot him a half-hearted glare, but the blond just kept smiling.
Tsunade cleared her throat. "Now, this brings me to my final point, to which I would like to speak to Sasuke and Namiko…alone."
The soft smile that had been on Namiko's face was gone in an instant as dread filled her. 'She knows. She has to know…'
Naruto turned to his sister and whispered, "Don't worry, she probably just wants clarification on something from your time with Orochimaru. I'll wait outside for you two." He motioned for Sakura to follow him, slightly curious by her quiet behavior, and the two walked out of the office.
Tsunade glanced at Kakashi. "You too." Kakashi was surprised at being asked to leave but followed orders without argument.
Tsunade waited for the door to close. "Now, obviously thanks to T&I going through Sasuke's memories, I've been made aware of some…things…that happened between you two over the last six months. And while as the Hokage I don't object to relationships between shinobi, I need to remind you both that when it comes to your responsibilities as shinobi, duty always comes before personal matters."
Tsunade paused before continuing, "However, while as shinobi you're both considered adults, you are still young and will have to fight the urge to make stupid choices. You need to ensure that your relationship doesn't become a distraction or lead to any future unforeseen…complications. As shinobi, the village depends on you, and any disruptions can have serious consequences."
Namiko couldn't help but look at the floor. 'How on earth is Sasuke staying so calm about our sex life being discussed by the Hokage?!'
"I have a feeling though that you both are far more concerned with Naruto's reaction to your relationship, and if you're wise, you'll remember to use proper…precautions." Tsunade let out a heavy sigh. "On another note, Namiko, you have a lot of extra responsibility weighing on you as one of the jinchuriki and I don't want you to get distracted on duty and put yourself at risk. As jinchuriki, it is of the highest importance that you and Naruto stay safe and out of the enemy's hands."
"I promise, I won't get distracted. I'll stay safe." Namiko glanced over to Sasuke.
He met her eyes briefly before meeting Tsunade's gaze determinedly. "I've kept Namiko safe for the last six months. I have no intention of letting her get hurt in any way."
Tsunade stared intimidatingly at Sasuke. "You have one chance, Uchiha. Don't waste it."
Sasuke nodded once more, determination evident in his gaze. "I won't."
"Is that all?" asked Namiko. She was beyond ready to leave the embarrassing situation.
"Not quite." Tsunade's facial expression softened slightly towards Sasuke. "Itachi has been asking to speak with you. Once he has finished giving us information, I plan on allowing you two to speak, if you wish to do so. Just think about it."
Sasuke gave a slight nod and she continued, "Now that's everything. Just remember, this is your chance to prove yourselves. Don't let personal matters interfere with your duties. Dismissed."
Namiko and Sasuke turned to leave the office. As they stepped out into the corridor, they found Naruto and Sakura waiting for them. Naruto's ever-present grin widened as he saw them emerge.
"See? Nothing to worry about," Naruto said, nudging Namiko playfully. "So, what did Tsunade-baa-chan want to talk about?"
Namiko exchanged a quick glance with Sasuke, who gave a barely perceptible shake of his head. "Just some things that happened while we were traveling," she said casually. "Nothing major."
Naruto raised an eyebrow but decided to let it go. "Alright then, let's get going! We have a lot to do to get Sasuke settled in. This is going to be awesome!"
Sakura smiled gently at Namiko. "If you ever need to talk because you're losing your mind with those two, you know where to find me." With that, she turned and walked away, leaving the trio to their own devices.
As they made their way to their now-shared apartment, Naruto chattered excitedly about all the things they could do together. Namiko's mind, however, was elsewhere. She couldn't shake the feeling of unease that Tsunade's words had left her with. She glanced at Sasuke, who was walking silently beside her, his expression unreadable.
When they finally arrived at their apartment, Naruto immediately started making plans. "Alright, Sasuke, you get to bunk with me! Our room is the one closest to the main door and Namiko's room is on the other side of the bathroom."
Sasuke scoffed. "Like hell are we sharing a room; I remember going on missions with you. I can just sleep on a futon in the living room or something."
"Party pooper," said Naruto with a pout. "But alright, I'll go find the extra futon." Naruto dashed off to find what he needed, leaving Namiko and Sasuke alone in the living room.
Namiko turned to Sasuke, her voice hushed, "Are you really okay with all of this? I mean, living together and all that…"
Sasuke met her gaze, his facial expression distant. "We did it before under far worse circumstances. We just need to keep our physical contact to a minimum."
She furrowed her eyebrows. "Are you mad at me?"
Sasuke exhaled frustratedly. "Namiko, you got involved in my fight with Itachi when I asked you not to. You could have been hurt! You could have died!" His voice was low and intense.
"And you would have died if I didn't intervene. You were so low on chakra and I'm sorry if you're mad at me for helping you or whatever, but I love you too damn much to let you die!" she hissed, tears pricking the corners of her eyes. "You promised me you'd never leave me and I'm making sure you stick to that…"
"I'm sorry." Sasuke's eyes softened as he stepped closer and kissed her forehead. "I just wanted everything over with Itachi so you'd be safe, and now it appears it's being dragged out even further…"
She groaned. "Which is my fault."
"It's not your fault. I should've waited until we lost Konoha's trail and my chakra was fully restored before I attempted to go after Itachi. I was too impatient."
"I thought I was always the impatient one."
"You're only impatient when it comes to certain…things between us…"
She let out a small laugh. "If I remember correctly, you were the one who showed up in my room in Sora-ku to 'check on me' or so you said."
"I really was checking on you, but then you were wearing that shirt and my plan changed," he said with a smirk.
"Oh! Speaking of that shirt…" She darted into her bedroom and came out a moment later with it and some other clothes in hand. "I kept it, along with a few others I asked Tamaki for. I figured you wouldn't want to stay in the clothes from Orochimaru and obviously none of your old stuff fits."
He took it from her and smiled softly at her. "Only you would've been thoughtful enough to do that for me. Thank you, Namiko." He leaned down and captured her lips in a soft kiss.
A large crash sounded and he quickly pulled back as Naruto called out, "I'm okay!" Naruto burst back into the living room with a folded-up futon in hand. "I found it! It just took me a while."
"Do I want to know why it took you so long?" asked Sasuke.
Namiko rolled her eyes. "Don't look in his bedroom if you value your life, especially your sense of smell. You were smart not to want to share his room."
"Hey, my room isn't that bad!"
"Nii-chan, I found a moldy ramen cup in the middle of the floor yesterday. It's bad."
"That was the only one though. And this doesn't smell! It was just jammed in the back of my closet where I couldn't reach it easily."
Namiko walked over to smell the futon. "Surprisingly, he's correct; it smells fine. However, if Sasuke was like Kiba, that would never fly. Heck, Kiba rarely comes over because of Naruto's room," she said with a giggle.
"You're exaggerating! My room smells fine!" Naruto grinned, spreading out the futon on the living room floor. "There! Now we're all set. This place is going to be awesome with all of us together!"
Namiko gave a soft laugh, her earlier tension easing slightly. "Yeah, it'll be interesting, that's for sure." She glanced over at Sasuke. "Sasuke, why don't you go take a shower and change clothes?"
"Yeah, go ahead and do that. I'll find us something to eat!" Naruto started rummaging through the cupboards in the kitchen, muttering to himself about finding some decent food.
Namiko led Sasuke toward the bathroom and handed him a towel. "Here you go."
Sasuke leaned down and whispered in her ear, "Care to join me?"
"Sasuke!" she hissed and shoved him lightly before closing him in the bathroom, her cheeks tinting pink. 'Seriously?! And he's the one who said we needed to keep physical distance.'
Naruto emerged from the kitchen triumphantly holding up a pack of instant ramen. "Lunch is served!"
The pink from her cheeks faded and Namiko rolled her eyes playfully. "We can't live off ramen forever, Naruto. We'll have to go grocery shopping later."
"Speak for yourself," he retorted with a grin. "But yeah, you're right. Hey! Why don't you go grab the groceries and something for you, and Sasuke and I will stay here and hang out together?"
Namiko scrunched her nose. "Can I trust that you two won't kill each other while I'm gone?"
"Are you kidding?! We'll be fine! Come on, imouto, you know I've been counting the days until he came home."
Namiko's shoulders dropped in relief and surrender. "Okay, you win. I'll go grab some things and you and Sasuke can catch up."
As the door closed behind her, Naruto turned his attention back to the kitchen and prepared the instant ramen. 'Three years. I can't believe it's been three years that he's been gone and he's finally home. He seems…different, but good different. More like when we first joined Team 7. What on earth did Namiko do to him to bring him back around willingly? He was so angry when we saw him at Orochimaru's hideout.'
Sasuke emerged from the bathroom a few minutes later, dressed in fresh clothes, his hair damp. He was dressed in the black Uchiha shirt that Namiko handed him and black pants. The shirt had the traditional Uchiha high collar and a half zipper, which was unzipped. "Where's Namiko?" he asked, raising an eyebrow at Naruto.
"She went to grab some groceries. It shouldn't take her long," Naruto replied, stirring the ramen with chopsticks. "So, how was the shower? Feel a little more human?"
Sasuke nodded, taking a seat at the table. "Yeah. Thanks."
Naruto set a steaming bowl of ramen in front of Sasuke and took a seat across from him. They ate in comfortable silence for a few moments before Naruto broke it. "You know, it's good to have you home, Sasuke. Things just haven't been the same without you."
Sasuke looked up, meeting Naruto's gaze. "It's good to be back," he admitted. "I missed this...all of this."
Naruto smiled warmly. "Well, let's make the most of it. We have a lot of catching up to do, and I'm not letting you out of my sight anytime soon. We should have a spar later!"
Sasuke smirked. "Sounds like a plan."
Naruto continued to tell Sasuke about his travels with Jiraiya and what he'd learned with the sannin, including that Jiraiya had begun to teach him Sage Jutsu. His progress had been slow at best, but it was still progress. Just as he had finished telling Sasuke all about Mount Myoboku, the door opened and a Namiko called out, "I'm home!"
Before Naruto could even process that Namiko was back, Sasuke met her at the door to take the grocery bags from her. "Welcome home."
She passed the bags to him and smiled sweetly. "It's good to hear you say that to me." She started to lean forward to kiss his cheek when Naruto popped around the corner and she quickly backed away blushing.
"What d'ya get?" asked Naruto as he followed the two into the kitchen.
"A little bit of everything since apparently you've done nothing but eat instant ramen and Ichiraku while I was gone. How on earth did you survive without me?" she teased as she rolled her eyes.
"Hey, it wasn't all ramen! Hinata brought me some zenzai a couple of times," he retorted.
Namiko raised her eyebrows in surprise. "She did? When did you two get so close?" Now she was invested. Maybe she wouldn't have to play matchmaker after all.
"She was just being nice!" At her skeptical look, Naruto's face flushed and he quickly changed the subject, "Alright, Sasuke, you ready for that spar?"
"Of course. Let's go," said Sasuke with a determined look.
"You guys want to spar? I'm still freaking exhausted, even after I slept so long!" groaned Namiko as she closed the fridge door.
"You're probably feeling crappy from that poison you told me about. Didn't you say the aftereffects could be for weeks? Just come and watch. You don't have to join in," suggested Naruto.
"Okay, I'll come watch and just eat the pork buns I grabbed while I was out." She sighed and grabbed the bag off the counter.
The trio headed outside, the late autumn air cool against their skin. Naruto and Sasuke faced each other, the setting sun casting long shadows on the ground. Namiko followed, sitting to the side to watch. "Guys, why don't you both keep this to taijutsu only? Sasuke still hasn't recovered all his chakra. Plus, I honestly still don't trust you not to seriously injure each other and I don't want to go get Sakura. That means no Shadow Clones and no Sharingan, understood?"
"Fine, we'll behave. This'll be just like old times, huh?" Naruto said, settling into his stance.
"Just like old times." Sasuke nodded and smirked. "Which means you're about to get your ass kicked."
"You wish," scoffed Naruto.
With a burst of speed, they launched at each other, their movements fluid and precise. The sound of their blows echoed through the training ground, a testament to their enduring bond and rivalry.
As Namiko watched, she couldn't help but smile. Despite everything they had been through, they were still the same at heart—friends, rivals, brothers. And for the first time in a long time, everything felt right.
After their spar (which Sasuke won), dinner, and baths, they each settled into their respective spots. Naruto sprawled out on his bed in his room and already snoring heavily, Namiko in her room, and Sasuke on the futon in the living room. The quiet of the night began to settle in as Sasuke stared at the ceiling, feeling a mixture of relief and apprehension.
Everything with Itachi was far from over, but he'd have to wait to get his answers. As he glanced over at Namiko's door, a sense of protectiveness washed over him. The Akatsuki were still after her and Naruto. No matter what came next, he vowed to guard her with his life.
Suddenly, he heard an all too familiar whimper. 'She's not having another night terror, is she?' He sat up and stared at her door, debating for a split second before deciding to get up.
He didn't bother knocking on her door and opened it carefully, peering around the door frame and seeing her tiny frame curled into a fetal position. Moonlight streamed through the window onto her face and he saw a tear streak down her cheek. He knelt next to her bed and gently wiped away the tear that had fallen.
She took a sharp breath in and her eyes fluttered open to see Sasuke. "Sasuke?" She sat up and rubbed her eyes. "What are you doing in here?"
"It sounded like you were having a night terror again, so I wanted to make sure you were okay."
She scooted over on her bed and patted the edge for him to sit. "It had just started when you woke me."
He sat down and reached out to touch her hand. "What do you mean that it just started?"
"It was the same start to an awful scenario the last two nights. Tonight would make three."
"That's never happened to you before, has it?" At the shake of her head, he ran his thumb over the back of her hand. "Do you want to talk about it?"
She shook her head again, her braid swishing behind her. "Could you…stay with me tonight?"
"Are you going to wake me so your brother doesn't find me in bed with you?" he asked teasingly.
She playfully tapped his arm "I don't mean for sex, just sleep. Trust me, that lecture from Tsunade is still making me shudder in embarrassment. Though I think having Shizune ask me the post-mission questions and check if I was pregnant was worse."
Sasuke froze. "What?"
Namiko laughed. "Don't worry, I'm not, but I'm pretty sure I stopped breathing for a solid minute while she checked me and I realized we hadn't done anything to prevent any—um—consequences."
Sasuke let out a small sigh of relief, feeling the tension ease from his shoulders. "Yeah, we should be definitely more careful from now on," he agreed as he lay down next to her, facing her.
Namiko nestled into his chest, her body relaxing slightly now that she wasn't alone. "Thanks for staying," she whispered, her eyes closing again as he wrapped his arm around her.
"Get some sleep," he said softly, his voice barely above a whisper as he kissed the top of her head. "I'll be right here."
She nodded, her breathing gradually evening out as she drifted back into sleep. Sasuke listened to the quiet rhythm of her breathing, his own eyes growing heavy. The night outside was still, the only sound was the soft rustle of leaves and the distant hum of the village. As he drifted off to sleep, his last thought was how he'd do anything to protect her.
A/N: Good behavior pays for sure. I debated a lot of consequences for Sasuke, but this was the best one. Heck, it's punishment enough to have to live under the same roof as your best friend when his little sister is your girlfriend…and keep it a secret!
Now, I know I keep saying this, but I most likely will NOT be posting next weekend (July 20th) because we're moving that day. If I do post on time, consider it a happy bonus for you! (Watch my Twitter for sneak peeks and to see if I'll be posting or not.)
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