Koitika
Established
Roleplay posts: 39 
Age: Unknown
Physical Description: Koitika stands at a meagre 8” tall, no larger than a typical stuffed toy. Her features are quite rounded and cute as well like a toy- even the small bat wings perched on her back contribute to the illusion. Upon first glance, her pastel golden tresses appear to be very curly and bouncy but upon close inspection, her hair is actually a mass of tentacles. She has a rather impassive face, and isn’t overly expressive except in a few instances. Generally her eyes appear closed, but when opened, her eyes are a rich royal purple with pentagrams over her pupils.
Clothes and Equipment: Koitika prefers to wear cute, rather frilly clothes with accessories such as bonnets, necklaces, bracelets etc. She doesn't like wearing the same thing twice- ever. The only constant to her outfit is her precious stuffed bunny. She brings it everywhere with her.
Allegiances: To Naoki
Registered: Oct 11, 2018 13:51:21 GMT -8
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Post by Koitika on Mar 24, 2019 16:03:26 GMT -8
The small demon's eyes widened fractionally at the motions by her mistress. She had only meant in a practical sense thinking they were still talking of 'business'. But this alternative was much more... attractive to the demoness by leagues. It has been quite sometime since she'd had her leisure to stretch her tentacles and have a touch of fun. And these matters really ought to be demonstrated, not discussed.
Her eyelids sank lower over her eyes as her excess limbs drew back to her, writhing playfully clearly mirroring their owner's pleasure. It seemed her and her new mistress would be getting along just fine.
"As my Mistress commands."
Koitika's voice grew deeper though, and took on several layers that hadn't been there. She spoke at a whisper but the room seemed to echo with the words, stealing and focusing the Empress's attention, making the room feel far smaller than it actually was. Something was emerging-growing- building within the room making the other resident feel very much smaller and at the mercy of the force as it grew. The demonic tentacles seemed to pulse and hum with some unknown energy as they began to coalesce around the Koitika's small form- the source of the great force. The pentagrams inscribed onto her eyes began to glow with a strange eerie light, nearly hypnotizing Naoki, bringing into a dull trance before the connection was broken. Her tentacles swarmed around her suddenly, forming into a cocoon like the one she had arrived to this plane on. But very much different.
The aura still permeated the room, the air growing thick with a rosy scent that dimmed and heightened the senses at the same time. The cocoon pulsed slowly, growing- growing-growing to what seemed an impossible size for the doll-like figure that had been inside. The exhibition was not solely for show though as Naoki would learn as with just seconds passing, the aura and energy that had clouded the room receded only to surge back outwards as the tentacles parted slowly. The wave struck with a dizzying, disorienting force as slowly the transformed demoness emerged. A pair of pale long legs emerged slowly, trailing up into a figure that seemed impossibly immaculate, without a blemish. The smooth skin was undisrupted, not by clothes or even a belly button as a woman emerged, smiling coyly, the same piercing violet eyes staring back at Naoki, the pentagram's stars broken in her eyes.
It would be impossible to put the woman who stood lightly on the bed and the doll-like figure in the same grouping- much less establish them as the same person, but it wasn't as if Koitika gave her much of an opportunity to ponder it as her lengthened tentacles slithered forward, taking Naoki by each limb, easily hoisting her up and bringing her flush to her burning flesh. She dragged a slow finger up Naoki's front her clothing slowly melting away as she held Naoki's vision with her entrancing pupils. Slowly her lips cut into a pleasured smirk as her finger burned a trail up her body, her tentacles already getting to their work , exploring her exposed body.
"Let us play Mistress. I promise to try to be gentle. But it has been some time since I was allowed to play with a mortal." She purred softly before she set to doing her first task.
<Fade to Black>
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Registered: Sept 12, 2015 8:27:42 GMT -8
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Post by Grandma on Oct 29, 2019 16:08:05 GMT -8
It had been quite some time since Grandma had spoken to Naoki. Really spoken to her. While they were frequently in the presence of each other, it was almost always in an official capacity. There were many matters of importance that simply couldn’t be spoken about at a place as public as the citadel.
In the old days, it had been far easier to speak to Naoki, to guide and offer direction to her. Now she had countless people all vying for her attention and planting various ideas within her head. While Grandma had great faith in Naoki, even the most capable could be swayed by such an overwhelming wave of ideas.
It was important that Naoki stayed on track, and Grandma had come here to ensure exactly that.
Approaching the door to the Chalet, Grandma knocked on it three times with her cane.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Oct 29, 2019 20:10:38 GMT -8
A good handful of moments pass before Naoki opens the door, as she had misplaced her slippers. When she does, the winter chill sends a shiver down her tail and flattens her ears against the top of her head, prompting her to clutch at her robe and retreat behind the door.
“Back from your jaunt, then,” she supposes, motioning for Grandma to hurry up and come in already so she can close the door and stop letting all the snow in.
Naoki wastes no time in shutting the outside door and moving back through the interior one into the Chalet Proper, which is some fifty degrees warmer than the winter wonderland outside. After giving Grandma the opportunity to deposit garments in the vestibule, that door too is shut, and the sanctity of warmth is restored.
“You could let yourself in, and that would also be fine,” Naoki comments, dusting the snowflakes from her hair. She doesn’t mind getting the door overly much, but it’s awfully cold outside and pithy remarks make good filler.
“I was reading in the library,” she says, starting in that direction. There’s only one reason why Grandma would come, and chatting in the library is as good as anywhere else. “How was your ‘trip’?”
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Registered: Sept 12, 2015 8:27:42 GMT -8
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Post by Grandma on Oct 30, 2019 16:09:16 GMT -8
“Well, I figured the doorman up here seldom has any work to do,” Grandma said with a raised eyebrow as she looked around, the room vacant save for the two of them. “Can’t say I expected you to be the one answering the door, I suppose you wanted a bit of time to yourself.”
Removing her cloak to dry, Grandma lowered her hood before joining Naoki in her stroll to the library. While the luxury and build of the Chalet were objectively impressive, it entered Grandma’s mind that her and Naoki’s admiration of such things was likely warped. Extravagance and luxury were the norms for them after all.
“Read anything interesting enough to share?” Grandma asked as the familiar clicking of her cane accompanied them. “It was quite successful. I’ll spare you the details as I doubt you’d find them pleasant, but needless to say I acquired material of sufficient quality to embed the gems into. I will have to shape it myself, however, for I doubt even the Sunforge would be able to soften it.”
Reaching into her robe, she held out a small dully colored black stone towards Naoki. Despite its rather mundane appearance, there was something unsettling about it. The feeling that it was looking back, that if you looked away it might somehow move on its own.
“Just a small sample of the material in its unforged form.”
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Oct 31, 2019 17:00:55 GMT -8
Hearing that Grandma was successful, Naoki nods, pleased. She’s learned not to ask after the details of what Grandma does on her little jaunts, it’s only the result that is relevant to her.
When presented with the material, Naoki leans over to get a better look but doesn’t dare reach for it (that’s another thing she’s learned). It appears outwardly as merely a little nugget of stone or metal, but has that particular quality of eerieness to it — it’s not from here.
“I hope it polishes well,” Naoki supposes, continuing down the hallway. “Because I don’t think I have any outfits that match that particular shade of abyssal black.”
“While you were out, I was visited by one Captain O’Malley, on behalf of her fledgling nation: Libertalia. … I liked her, she knows which way the wind blows and seems agreeable enough. Reminds me a bit of myself in the early days, if it were ‘Captain’ instead of ‘Madame’, were I more fierce, less articulate, with a heavier hand for punishment, and covered in tattoos. She seems to run her ‘crew’ in a manner not dissimilar to how I ran The Sun, and she has plenty of idealistic fantasies about freedom.”
Chuckling to herself, Naoki pulls open the library door and leads the way inside. A large fire is crackling away merrily in the fireplace, but Naoki leads the way past it to an arrangement of desks. The largest central desk is larger than most beds and is, perhaps predictably, stacked with books. Many are green, several are open.
“I suppose we’ll see how she turns out,” Naoki continues, “I’ve acknowledged her nation and said I’d buy some materials from her … But at the end she asked if I had ever seen these symbols before…”
Pulling the diagram given to her by O’Malley from her robe, Naoki offers it to Grandma. It depicts four stylized sea creatures in the corners of the page and an octopus-adjacent sort of fellow smack in the middle.
“I was just having a peek though the material here and I found a few references that I think to be referring to her creatures, there, but nothing particularly substantial. As near as I’ve been able to find, they’re symbols of power from an ancient civilization that once existed down in the southern seas. But I suspect she already assumed as much as that, so I figured I’d ask someone who would know.” A significant look implies that Grandma is the one who would know.
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Registered: Sept 12, 2015 8:27:42 GMT -8
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Post by Grandma on Nov 5, 2019 22:03:09 GMT -8
“I’m sure we can do something to make its appearance more to your liking. I suspect it will look significantly different once I finish refining it.”
Stowing the stone back away within her robe, Grandma listened intently as Naoki speaks of “Captain O’Malley” and the nation she apparently leads. Raising an eyebrow at Naoki’s comparison between the Captain and herself, Grandma let out a half-laugh at Naoki’s half complementary description of the Captain.
“Symbols from an ancient civilization… Mmm.” A familiar gleam entered Grandma’s eyes as she took the diagram from Naoki. “While I haven’t personally spent much time visiting the islands to our south, I feel relatively certain I’ve come across some books on them. Perhaps from the library in Sakand.”
Idly tapping her index finger on the top of her cane, Grandma studied the diagram in silence for several moments more before handing it back to Naoki.
“It will take me a little while to recollect if I’ve come across them before. In the meantime, I think we should move on to other matters.” Offering Naoki a slight smile, Grandma headed for the nearest arrangement of seats, wasting no time in making herself comfortable.
“The topic of succession for the Isran Throne was raised by you a while ago, but I haven’t heard mention of it lately… Unless I’ve missed quite a bit, I assume it still weighs upon your mind?” Grandma’s words held a slightly sympathetic tone to them, a rare occurrence, even for those familiar with her like Naoki.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Nov 8, 2019 14:23:42 GMT -8
Naoki’s mouth (a thin line parallel to her furrowed eyebrows) slides from one side of her face to the other and back. She knows that Grandma isn’t the sort for purely social visits. Still, Naoki was hoping that whatever matter Grandma wanted to discuss was, perhaps related to her recent trip, developments in any of their ongoing projects, foreign policy, or really anything at all less personal than the subject of succession.
“Not… overly,” Naoki supposes, tucking the diagram back into her robe.
“It’s undoubtedly an important matter deserving of a great deal of thought — which I give it, but I’ve explored the options as they exist right now, and decided that I’ll not be settling for half-measures or someone ‘good enough’. Before I vacate the throne, I will find, designate, train, and prepare my successor to precisely the extent I see fit. The feelers are out, the eyes are open, but the process, even just of finding them, will likely take years — as it probably should.”
Taking a seat opposite Grandma, Naoki kicks off her slippers, such that she might better feel the warmth of the fireplace on her feet. Slumped low in her chair, she's quiet for a long moment, staring into the fire with a blank expression.
“The weight of the world — yes, weighs as heavily on my mind and soul as it ever has. The novelty has worn thin; I don’t really want to be The Empress anymore. It’s become tiring to look at just about anyone and reflect how they are, in many ways, freer than I — ruler of The Free City, to do as they please without consequence.”
"But I can’t leave the throne in good conscience because I am the source of Isra’s current state of peace and prosperity. I am critical to the continued health of — it’s millions, now — in the most literal sense. I would love to be able to travel the world and spend my days doing things of zero consequence whatsoever, but people would die, and I don’t believe that’s an exaggeration. The most my successor(s) will ever be able to do is make Isra’s fall as slow and gentle as possible, and knowing all of this isn't exactly the most wonderful feeling I've ever experienced.”
“But you know this,” Naoki continues, gesturing at Grandma, “I know this, and in fact, most anyone with a clue probably has some idea of it. What prompts your question?”
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Post by Grandma on Nov 15, 2019 21:42:03 GMT -8
As she listened to Naoki go over her inner thoughts, Grandma pulled a long pipe out of her robe. Made of wood with a rich reddish hue, smoke began to rise from the end as she lifted it to her lips. Another human “vice” she’d picked up. Of course, much like alcohol, it had little effect on her. It was truthfully just a way to keep her hands busy in small conversations like this.
“I’m very glad you won’t settle for half measures when it comes to finding a successor. I already knew as much, but it still pleases me to hear you say those words.”
Drawing deeply on the pipe, Grandma exhaled a sizable cloud of smoke. The scent was fragrant, reminiscent of spices, perhaps ones from Sakand? Fixing Naoki with a somber expression through the cloud, she continued.
“I feel obligated to point out a harsh truth. You may never find a proper successor to fill your shoes, not within the time you have remaining. It brings me no pleasure to point this out, for as you say, I know the mantle of Empress grows heavier by the day. The extravagant jewelry and clothing you wear may one day feel like nothing more than chains that bind you to the very Empire you built.”
Drumming her fingers on the arm of her chair, Grandma waited a moment for her words to sink in before continuing.
“The weight of leadership will always bear down on you, but there are ways to ease that burden. Ways to get a different perspective of the world. Many leaders end up as little more than slaves to their nations, but it doesn’t have to be that way for you.”
Lifting the pipe to her lips, Grandma sent several smoke rings floating past Naoki. It was very possible she was being far too cryptic, but it didn’t feel right to just come out and say what she was thinking immediately.
“The reason for my question is frankly, I don’t believe you should be looking for a successor right now. Nor should you be looking for one in the years to come. It shouldn’t even be something that weighs on your mind.” Folding her arms, Grandma waited to see what Naoki would make of her words.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Nov 18, 2019 20:01:16 GMT -8
Naoki sits in silence as Grandma says her bit, her eyebrows growing steadily further apart. The words don’t have as much of an impact on her as they may have been intended to — that day is as much now as it will ever be and her suspicion toward Grandma’s motives is rising.
“...And how do you figure that?” she asks. “I don’t want to be The Empress forever; I’d like to do other things with my time. Seeing as how someone needs to be The Empress, and I’d like it to be someone other than myself, I necessarily need to find a successor: someone to lead Isra after me.”
“If you’re angling to suggest that I change myself or my ‘perspective’ to be a better Empress who can withstand the stresses and serve Isra indefinitely, I’m going to laugh at you,” Naoki adds, gesturing at Grandma, “As I’m far too selfish for that.”
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Post by Grandma on Nov 24, 2019 20:30:05 GMT -8
“Of course not, I’m not a believer in such dribble. I’m suggesting you change your perspective by partaking in a very real, concrete change to your current situation.”
Gripping both arms of her chair, Grandma leans in towards Naoki, an ever-widening smile on her face.
“As you say, you wish to do other things with your time. That’s precisely the problem, you don’t have enough time. Perhaps fifty to sixty years left at best, but less than that if you value having your wits about you. Your body is fragile and age will take its toll on you before you know it.”
“If you allow it to.”
Letting out a knowing chuckle, several books flew through the air from nearby shelves, slowing as they began to orbit the old woman. While most of the books were in languages of old Naoki wouldn’t recognize, one title might catch her eye.
The Star of Ascension.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Nov 24, 2019 21:06:35 GMT -8
Naoki remains nonplussed.
“... Yes, and how many methods to prevent, counteract, or reverse the process of aging do I have?” She counts silently on her fingers.
“I can name four offhand,” she says, holding up as many fingers. “Should I wish to extend my life, the means are available to me — they have been for a long time. I believe that there’s some unicorn blood just down in the lab, even.”
Naoki’s attitude toward the subject is casual almost to the point of irreverence. This is not a new topic, she's spent a lot of time thinking about it over the years.
“As I said,” she continues, “I’m going to find a successor before I vacate the throne — even if that means dragging my life out over a few centuries. People wouldn’t even be suspicious, plenty of species have long lifespans … But you’re going to tell me about some plan you’ve concocted, so go ahead, but remember what I said last time.” She gestures for Grandma to proceed.
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Post by Grandma on Nov 24, 2019 22:21:08 GMT -8
The mention of unicorn blood caused Grandma to start chuckling, which broke out into full out laughter once Naoki finished speaking. It wasn’t malicious, it simply seemed Naoki had said something Grandma found genuinely amusing.
“Extending your life by a couple of centuries? Come now Naoki, surely you don’t think I’d proposed something as uncivilized as that. Unicorn blood? Pah! That’s fit for nothing more than weak-willed mages who wish to clutch to their life but lack the power to hold on.”
Standing up suddenly, Grandma slammed her cane to the floor. In reply, a shockwave shook the Chalet to its very foundations. The surrounding bookshelves, walls, and even ceiling began to slowly fade away into non-existence, leaving behind only the chair Naoki sat in. A gust of wind caused the pairs robes to billow, yet no snow touched them despite filling the sky.
“You’re damn right I have a plan! It would be a waste to let a mind as fine as yours simply decay and vanish from the universe. I want you to rise above your mortality, and when I say that I’m not talking about using a few cheap tricks to give you a bit more longevity.”
As one of the few people who had spent any amount of time around Grandma, she’d likely pick up on the genuine intensity of the old woman’s words. This intensity came from a more primal level, one that Grandma rarely revealed, even to Naoki.
“You are worthy of ascension,” The thought passed through Naoki’s mind, no more than a whisper on the wind.
The snow above them shifted, parting ways to reveal the glimmering night sky. Raising one of her wizened fingers, Grandma pointed upwards, towards the countless stars that shone down upon them.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Nov 29, 2019 17:45:21 GMT -8
As her home (and her fireplace!) fade into nothing, Naoki jumps to her feet, alarmed. She’s grown accustomed to Grandma’s usual brand of mystique, but this is something beyond. Disappearing the entire Chalet is a ludicrous feat — Grandma is serious.
Naoki glances up at the stars, at the orbiting books, and then to Grandma, holding her stare for a moment.
Empress Naoki sits, suddenly composed. She is not pleased, but she is listening.
“I mentioned the blood only in jest. ... Explain.”
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Post by Grandma on Dec 4, 2019 19:44:22 GMT -8
It seemed she finally had Naoki’s attention. Good. Lowering her hand back down to her side, Grandma shifted from one leg to the other as she considered what to say. It was important, very important, that she chose her words carefully. Saying this was a delicate matter would be an understatement.
“I am proposing that you ascend. You’ve no doubt heard tales of ‘ascension’ before, but to explain it in as few words as possible… You’d be separating your soul from your body. As it is now, your body is your lifeline. If it is destroyed, your soul could end up in any number of places and what you’d be aware of in that state is anyone’s guess.” Grandma’s final words were accompanied by a shrug.
“That’s where the ascension comes in.” Grandma whispered, a hint of excitement in her voice. Tightening the already vice like grip on her cane, the old woman continued.
“If you ascended, even if your body was destroyed, your soul would remain in this plane. Yet more importantly you would retain your identity, your individuality. In short, you could imagine an ascension as a strengthening of your soul. As you are now, even I couldn’t say what might happen to your soul should you die. Perhaps it would simply fade from existence, but there a number of other less pleasant things that could happen to it as well. After all, contracts with demons aren’t always the most reliable.”
Letting out several tsk, Grandma gazed upwards once more as she began to pace back and forth, robes rippling in the wind.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Dec 7, 2019 19:48:56 GMT -8
Listening to Grandma try to scare her, Naoki sighs. Grandma’s right, to an extent, but she doesn’t overly care, as she’ll be dead.
“I’m aware that you don’t approve of my dealings with the Hellscape,” Naoki says, tone far more gentle than her expression. “I’m aware that you would like me to continue to be useful to you in the centuries to come. I know that I could, fairly easily, transcend my mortality and become more powerful than I could probably fathom, and I’m sure it would be a smashing good time for you.”
“But I don’t want to live forever,” she says, almost pleading. “I want to live, do as I please, feel good about it, die, and then be done, full stop. Sending my soul off to become a powerful lust demon after I’m through with it sounds quite fine to me, and even if, by some freak accident, it ends up down in the morass of eternal suffering, at least I’ll deserve it.”
Crossing her arms over her chest, Naoki shivers, glaring. It’s cold outside, and someone took her fireplace.
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Post by Grandma on Dec 9, 2019 20:16:09 GMT -8
She wanted to “live, do as she pleased, feel good about it, died, and then be done”? Grandma stood in silence for several long moments, regarding Naoki with an inscrutable look.
“You brush off the possibility of eternal suffering so easily, yet just a moment lacking heat and shelter...” Grandma let out a sigh, letting whatever she was going to say die in her throat.
This was perhaps the closest Grandma had seen Naoki get to ‘pouting’. An observation Grandma would keep to herself, Naoki certainly wouldn’t appreciate it. Doubly so in her current state.
“Why do you fear becoming immortal, Naoki?”
Grandma’s voice was soft, her gray eyes meeting Naoki’s glare placidly. Tapping her cane once against the ground, the gusts of wind that buffeted them vanished as did the cold that chilled their bones.
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Dec 22, 2019 5:14:31 GMT -8
“Why do you care?” Naoki says. It is not so much a retort as it is a rhetorical question. "Really: why, do, you, care?"
“Why do you care what happens down here among mortals? Why do you care enough to do what you do? You will keep on living for millennia more, long after all of this — the whole Overworld, has faded to dust, so what does any of this matter to you?” Naoki asks, gesturing all around them.
Without waiting for an answer, she continues. “The only possible explanation is that you are entirely self-motivated. You’re motivated by you and only you — your personal desire for power and knowledge and whatever else, and the only reason you do any of this is in pursuit of that. You associate with me because you think I’m quaint, ‘unique’ among all the innumerable mortals you have seen come and go — and you’ve turned my ‘uniqueness’ into a tool that furthers your own aims!”
“You are motivated by yourself, but I am not like you. The reason that I get up in the morning and do things is that I only have but so many mornings to do things with! Since my life is finite, it is my responsibility to do with it what I want. I am motivated by a sense of compassion for my fellow man, which is rooted in the idea that all of our collective lives are finite and we must work together to make them as good as we can. I am motivated by my sense of duty to the Isran people because I have assumed responsibility for their lives and it is thus my responsibility to do well by them," she continues. "I desire power not for its own sake, but for the power to do as I’d like with my life, and the lives of those I am responsible for.”
“All of these feelings are predicated on my being mortal — and that’s why you don’t feel them,” Naoki continues, sticking one accusatory finger at Grandma. “If something were to happen to me, you would be upset not out of the compassion humans feel for one another, but because I was useful to you!” She nearly spits.
Then she catches herself. “... Which is not to say that I harbor any ill-feelings against you,” Naoki clarifies, aware of her tone. “I continue to appreciate all that you have done, I mean no insult in saying any of this, apologize for taking that tone with you, don’t hold who you are against you, and all of that.”
“But,” She continues, sighing, “That’s the way it is.”
“And, respectfully, I don’t want to be like you. I want to remain mortal because I want to continue to feel. All of those human feelings of caring, greed, love, duty, anguish? I live on those feelings, and I thrive on the fulfillment derived from them. To lose that would be to lose that which makes me, me. Who I am and my reason for being.”
She pauses.
“Now, admittedly, I’ll likely end up staying a good bit longer than is my fair share,” she concedes, “But I can’t live forever. I don’t want to accrue incredible power or rule the world — that’s not what I’m about. The idea of watching the world age and pass me by as I remain the same, an immortal observer, is appalling. ... I fear becoming immortal because I have nothing to gain and everything to lose. There’s no good reason to,” she concludes, shrugging. It's well-justified in her mind.
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Post by Grandma on Jan 31, 2020 22:44:49 GMT -8
“I am motivated by myself, but… The way I see it, everyone is motivated by their own selfish desires. It simply is a matter of how honest they are with themselves about their true motivations. You say you aren’t like me but…” Letting out a slow laugh, Grandma shook her head slightly.
“Duty, compassion, responsibility. Why do such feelings motivate you to make certain choices? Because it makes you feel good. Why do I search for knowledge and power? Because it makes me feel good. Countless reasons and excuses can be conjured, but I believe they all lead back to this singular point. Selflessness, noble sacrifices, martyrdom, PAH!” Waving her hand as if to dismiss the very idea, Grandma beings to pace back and forth.
“Imagine if the girl you were fifteen years ago could hear you now? The most powerful ruler in all the Overworld explaining how they don’t desire power ‘for its own sake’! Every carnal desire satisfied, laws bending to your will, countless legions at your command, and untold magic available at your fingertips. Does that mean if my goal in life is to collect all knowledge then I’m not collecting power for its own sake, but simply ‘to do as I’d like with my life’?” Grandma raised one eyebrow in Naoki’s direction before continuing.
There is nothing wrong with being self-motivated, but you do yourself no favors by deluding yourself into believing your motivation comes from somewhere else.” Grandma’s words held a fierceness to them, her robes swishing loudly as she moved.
“Do you truly think all immortals are like me? I don’t think someone as keen as you actually believes that Naoki. It’s as preposterous as me assuming all mortals would hold your specific set of beliefs!” Grandma's pacing sped up as she spoke, each tap of her cane resulting in a small spark of energy. The number of singe marks on the floor was increasing by the second.
“You already admit that you plan on extending your life by some amount, yet you seem to think of immortality as some door that if opened can’t be closed… Anything can be reversed. I have many reasons for wishing you to enter such a state, but should the time ever come that you cannot bear your own existence, you won’t be without recourse. But as you are now… You are fragile, far too fragile. What if something that’s not part of the plan happens to you tomorrow, where will the people of Isra be then?”
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Empress Naoki
Famous
Roleplay posts: 2,238
Physical Description: =========================
Empress Naoki is a curvaceous woman of average height, indeterminate age, and catlike features. Her hair is a dark auburn, often pulled back into a long braid. Her ears are both soft and fluffy, and her tail is never less than perfectly groomed. Amber eyes glisten in the shadows cast by her hair.
Clothes and Equipment: =========================
Naoki's wardrobe is to her as a frame is to a painting. Sometimes embellished with detail to be attractive in its own right, but never the focus. Usually simple but elegant, tightly fitting and highly revealing, used only to frame the beauty within.
Additionally, Naoki is, when clothed, often adorned with a small collection of accessories. She wears an earring, a brilliant cut amethyst, in her right ear. The silver signet ring of Isra is worn on her left pinky, marking her as High Lady of Isra. Directly adjacent, she wears the golden signet ring of The Isran Empire as its Empress. On the inside of her left thigh, there is a tattoo depicting a rose entwined with tentacles.
Allegiances: The Isran Empire
Player's online availability : Excessively often. Timezone: ET (-5)
Registered: Sept 12, 2015 13:02:17 GMT -8
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Post by Empress Naoki on Feb 26, 2020 14:57:32 GMT -8
“You’re right: Anything can be reversed, including death. If something happens tomorrow, you would resurrect or otherwise raise me from the dead — don’t try to tell me you don’t have the means. Either that or you would trundle out one of the doppelgangers,” Naoki replies, gesturing to the ether in which said doppelgangers sleep.
It’s the factual answer. Her death isn’t something they haven’t discussed and planned for previously.
“It would be preferable not to die in the first place, yes — an ounce of prevention and all, but something about it seems wrong. I know much of this entire thing is ‘wrong’ in some sense, but to become immortal would be a profoundly personal change that would destroy the foundation of my worldview, and for that reason, I hesitate.”
Sighing heavily, Naoki looks off across the landscape. Her earlier anger is not gone, per se, but has been dampened by internal conflict and some amount of resignation. The best thing for the people of Isra would be for her to become immortal and rule indefinitely. Any successor would be inferior, and Isra would decline as a result. She doesn’t want to for what is ultimately a selfish reason.
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Grandma
Widely Known
Imperial Vizier of Isra
Roleplay posts: 1,017
Age: 90
Physical Description: ---------------------------------------------------------
An elderly and frail looking woman with white wispy hair. However, despite being old, her back is not bent by age nor are her eyes clouded by it.
Clothes and Equipment: ---------------------------------------------------------
She wears a deep purple robe that has sleeves that extend far beyond her hands. Her hands are covered with fine gloves of black silk and she wears one ring on each, one having a purple stone set in it and the other a piece of onyx. Carrying an ornate cane of orellium, Grandma can use it to increase her magical channeling as well as assist in deflecting others spells with it. The cane itself is black and covered in numerous ornate, but tiny runes. The cap on the cane is a purplish colored gem. On her wrist is a silver bracelet with a ruby in it that Grandma uses for telepathic communication with others in its network.
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Post by Grandma on Mar 1, 2020 16:54:30 GMT -8
Grandma seems to deflate slightly, simply staring at Naoki in silence for a long moment. Letting her cane fall to the ground with a clatter, Grandma moved across the room in an instant, embracing Naoki in a hug. The gesture is likely one to surprise Naoki, for while they have known each other for a very long time, Grandma rarely if ever displayed such affection.
“Forgive me Naoki… It seems I have asked too much of you.” Grandma’s voice was hushed and soothing, the words whispered right into Naoki’s ear. “You have taken on so much so quickly that sometimes I forget how young you are…”
Holding her tightly, Grandma gently pats Naoki’s back. Even just from this, she could feel the tension in Naoki’s body. She had moved too fast, asked for too much. While there was no question Naoki was an exceptional individual, she was still an individual.
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