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kiryu133
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posted September 11, 2015 10:36 PM |
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Shu merely looked up in awe.
"Uh, Hi. You're big... uhm... Omashu Bei-Fong" She said as she brought her hand forwardin greeting.
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Geny
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What if Elvin was female?
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posted September 12, 2015 09:20 AM |
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"I am that among other things." John said gently shaking the newcomer's hand and bowing slightly, "I am called John the Giant and I am happy to welcome you to our company."
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DON'T BE A NOOB, JOIN A.D.V.E.N.T.U.R.E.
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kipshasz
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Elvin's Darkside
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posted September 12, 2015 08:15 PM |
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- You'll have plenty of opportunities to know one another, but now, let's get to business. Time is of the essence.- Drago led Shu to his wagon. He opened one of the volumes of the ledger, which housed the name of each and every member of the Brotherhood.
- Full. No worries, we can start fresh- He said and took a blank ledger, shape and size identical to the one opened.
- your's is the honor of being the first to sign the fresh ledger.- Drago said and handed Shu an inkwell with a quill as well as a small pointy knife.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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kiryu133
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posted September 12, 2015 08:29 PM |
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(Sorry, been out of town all day. Writing on my phone right no which is something i'd hope to avoid)
Shu quickly scribbeled down her name and reached for the knife. "So once this whole thing is done I am free to return to the tower?" She asked, looking worriedly at the sharp utensil. She had never held a knife with the intention of harming anyone.
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted September 12, 2015 08:41 PM |
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((Typing with a normal phone isn't so bad. some of my RP posts, most older ones from few years back were done that way. although touchscreen "smart" phones are a whole load of epic bullcrap for this))
- After we complete our current assignment. The company's history mentions several mages who returned to their studies for an undisclosed period of time. You join however for life. All those who left the company normally, without desertion from the battlefield or severe crimes are always welcome to return. They always do...- Drago said.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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kiryu133
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posted September 12, 2015 08:47 PM |
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"That's kind of ominous..."
She looked up from the dagger.
"Could you do this? U-hm, I've never..." she said, handing her hand with dagger over.
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted September 12, 2015 09:46 PM |
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Give me your right thumb- Drago said while grasping the knife. Shu did as instructed.- We're jsut going to give it a little prick- Drago said and punctured the thumb of Shu. blood drops formed on the thumb.
- Now press your thumb onto the parchment, and your signing up will be complete- Drago said.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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kiryu133
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posted September 12, 2015 09:53 PM |
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She did as instructed and once her print was clearly visible next to her name she looked up. "...I guess that's it then. Oh, hold on" A few drops had managed to spill out below her own row. With a quick gesture the left the paper and dissipated into the air. "Wouldn't want someone else to get my blood"
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It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that the cis are at it again.
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Neraus
Promising
Legendary Hero
Pain relief cream seller
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posted September 12, 2015 10:04 PM |
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-That's impressive!- said Francis, then, embarrassed, said: -Uh, sorry, didn't want to interrupt you, I came to talk with Lord Dragomir and didn't realize we had a new recruit, again excuse me for my intrusion.- Francis bowed and took a few steps back with a red face.
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Noli offendere Patriam Agathae quia ultrix iniuriarum est.
ANTUDO
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kiryu133
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posted September 12, 2015 10:21 PM |
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"Oh that's nothing. You should see what I could do with liquid still inside someone!" Shu said cheerily before walking away.
"<There you are!>" She burst out as she embraced the taller Elena, kissing her cheeks. "<I've missed you, big girl! say, have you kept up with your exercises>?"
"<I have. Have you with yours>?" Shu looked away, slightly flustered.
"<I have not. I tried, but It's easy to forget! Can you forgive me>?"
"<Now remember what I said? A healthy body->"
"<-Is home to a healthy soul, I know. Maybe it will be easier with you around>!"
"<Let's hope so. But that will have to wait. I think Drago wishes to leave soon>"
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted September 13, 2015 01:30 PM |
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- We're all done here. What is it you need Francis?- Drago asked him, while closing the ledger, and placing it in the chest with the others. Dragomir fixed his eyepatch and began stuffing his pipe.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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Neraus
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Pain relief cream seller
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posted September 13, 2015 03:23 PM |
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Francis took a few steps forward and said: -Milord, since we are going to take a further advance in the north, I wanted to make sure we had some back-up plan in case we find ourselves without supplies, that is, I'd like for us to review the map one more time.-
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Noli offendere Patriam Agathae quia ultrix iniuriarum est.
ANTUDO
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted September 13, 2015 05:15 PM |
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Edited by kipshasz at 20:33, 14 Sep 2015.
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- Well, let's take a look at it, shall we?- Drago said and unrolled the map. There were locations of settlements, ruins and various other things, along the road to the complex which allegedly held the Goblet.
- here it is. The region of the North to which we'll go. There is no telling if these settlements are inhabited or not. But if they're not, that could mean that the fields and forests are teeming with game, and are not overhunted.
Drago paused.
- your concerns are well noted Francis. With our current number we have enough food supplies to last half a year. which should be plenty if things go well.
And so after an hour had passed and all final preparations were made and accounted for, the company set to march northwards.
Leaving Kunn, the way northwards was surrounded by lush vineyards and orchards on both sides of the road, with the occasional brewery. It'll take few days for the company to reach the Northern Passageway.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted September 16, 2015 04:12 PM |
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Edited by kipshasz at 19:57, 16 Sep 2015.
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The last few leagues to the north were dull. Well North Shandra was a sort of an idyllic duchy, more like a beautiful fairytale, rather than real world.
Before the company stood the vast mountain range, and the lonely unpaved gravel road to the North. The passageway itself was carved precisely into the mountains, going as much as separating them. It was a precise job, the masonry work made was exquisite. everything was symmetrical and the "walls" surrounding the road were smooth as glass.
Drago took a deep breath. Before advancing forward, he issued an hour break.
- amazing ain't it?- Magnus asked him.
- It sure is.- Drago replied.- How long it took to carve away an entire section of the mountains this way?
- The old tales say, tis was built back when gods walked the land as men. Before the Great Winter.
- It's definitely old. The annals too mention this passageway, as the one from which the Free Companies originally came. They don't mention why though.- Drago accepted the wineskin offered by the dwarf. He took a few gulps from it and returned the wineskin to the dwarf.
-Beyond this passage is the elven ruin from which my uncle fueled his riches. We will stop there, and see if there something useful left.
The break abruptly came to an end, and the company resumed it's march. The passageway was only a few leagues long, and soon the Brotherhood found itself in the Uncharted North.
- Well,- Dragomir said with a chuckle.- We're halfway there lads!
Before them lied a vast land. There were several villages in the distance along the road, and in the near horizon, walls of a city could be seen.
- Oy, so tis be not some frozen wastes eh?- Magnus asked Dragomir.
- Sure looks that way. at least for now. Look. in the distance you can see the white peaks of a mountain range.- Drago handed a spyglass to the dwarf.
- Aye, can see them now.- He returned the tool to Drago.- So, off to the ruin eh?
- Yeah. I want to know what my uncle was digging up there. The books back at the estate yielded some interesting knowledge and insights. Nothing solid on the blade though.
Magnus nodded and went back to his wagon.
The ruin in question was another few leagues away. From there however, smoke rose.
- People there. Must be my uncle's men. Arms at ready!- Dragomir commanded.
Those few leagues were covered quickly. Some men were left to guard the wagons, while Drago with the rest came closer to the ruin. The city was once magnificient, with towers rising to the skies. domed buildings now stood in ruin, nearly overgrown with various forms of vegetation.
The company covered a large area, and surrounded the campsite. A large, ancient oak grew in the middle of this once beautiful square. The Sapell banner was there, near one of the tents. Men lied around the campsite, loiterting and being lazy. there were 60 in total. Dragomir unsheathed his blades. On his signal, the men bearing crossbows loosed their bolts, and Drago commanded the men to charge, running ahead of them. The Sapell hirelings were caught unprepared.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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kiryu133
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posted September 16, 2015 11:22 PM |
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Edited by kiryu133 at 07:26, 17 Sep 2015.
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Elena charged in and made short work of a few soldiers before quickly backing off so she wouldn't bring to much attention to herself. bringing up her guard she let the the rest of the company move in a head of her as Shu caught up.
"<So this is what we're getting payed for, I take it?>" She asked as she started working her magic: One of the enemy men floated up in the air before being violently smacked into his comrades and he exploded from the inside as blood made its way out as quickly as possible. Elena stopped and watched as said blood quickly collected into a mass that was unwind into several sharp spears before getting frozen and chucked into the remaining enemies. They mostly bounced harmlessly against armour without doing much damage.
"...when'd you learn that?"
"<Oh, just something I've been working on. Haven't had much chance of making use of it on a battlefield. Pretty useful, don't you think?>"
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It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that the cis are at it again.
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted September 17, 2015 10:01 PM |
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The battle was short lived. the Sapell hirelings were demoralised by the magic weaved by Shu.
Each were cut down, and the bodies, after a thorough inspection were buried in a mass grave. Few had anything worthwile.
Afterwards The company relocated to the ruins and broke camp.
While the others were busy, Dragomir walked by the old oak. The tree was ancient, but still lush and lively.
There were images of a deity on some of the yet not overgrown facades, but it wasn't of the elven goddess. Those images were much more sinister.
- They were seduced by him.- A voice, very familiar to Drago said. It was the same voice of the old man who asked for some food. And indeed it was. The man who calls himself Parkkun walked from around the oak. His clothing was different though. The man wore a white robe, but also a silverish cuirass on top of it and a wolf pelt cloak.
- The Dark one?
Parkkun nodded.
- Indeed. That's why the elven kind commited all those attrocities and were punished by the mortal kind. They were doomed from the start they turned from Callista.
- Why are you telling me this?
- You want to know. Deep inside. I can see that you know.
- Because you're a God?
Parkkun smiled.
- Yes. You seek Manara's goblet, her gift to the mortal kind. You know, I did that beggar act not only on your company.
- And..?- Drago said while stuffing his pipe.
- You were the first to help a poor man out. All the others shunned me, even tried to shoot me from their crossbows.
- We're mercenaries.- Dragomir said.- even we belong to the last free company, some still see us nothing more than common cutthroats.
- But you are much more. you and the men you lead. Alas, in this search , I cannot aid you directly. After the Great Winter encased the realm in frost and ice, We of the Pantheon made a pact to never directly interfere in mortal affairs.
- But you are now.
- No, my son. Here, I am only to give counsel. A clue. To find the Goblet, first you must do is to find the one who's beard is made of gold.- Parkkun said as he started fading away.- We shall speak then.- He said before completely fading away.
Puzzled by all this, Dragomir returned to camp.
Magnus was gathering up a few men to help him scavenge the ruins. With his inborn ability to sniff out hidden caches, something's bound to come up.
The duo of wizards were talking amongst themselves. Blackbird with the help of his improvised rock golems helped with the charge, and was now telling Halfman, who was charged with guarding the wagons, what he saw.
- And then she formed spears of frozen blood to hurl at the enemy.- Blackbird finished his story. The Bonswadan exchanged his usual colorful clothing into something more suitable to the colder climate, although he kept on wearing his hat.
- Calm down my friend- Halfman said in a leisure tone, while reaching for a mug of wine.- There is nothing forbidden in her arts. Leqina adepts were often fond of employing such tactics. Esspecially when Kythay was seven warring kingdoms. The Conclave has allowed it's practice, since the early days of the Culling. Relax- Halfman said to the sweating Blackbird.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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kiryu133
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posted September 17, 2015 11:53 PM |
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After the battle, Shu and Elena were sitting opposite of each other near an old, ruined fountain, empty from centuries of neglect, meditating.
"<Focus on the water all around us. Can you feel it? It is everywhere and you can make use of it>" Shu said as a ball of water started forming in front of her, slowly growing until it was the size of her head.
"<Yes, I can feel it. But I can't... control it" Elena's brow furrowing more and more until she gave up and let out the breath she was holding. "<I think i'm sticking to what I can see and freezing things. This is simply too advanced. Say, what was that body-thing? Never seen that before>"
Shu opened her eyes and the small ball dissipated into the air. "<Well, it's really just a progression of controlling blood. You see, Blood isn't the only liquid in a body. Most of us are liquids in fact so it's not that hard to simply...take control of someone>." To prove her point, Shu brought up her arm and in response, so did Elena's.
"<That feels creepy. And kinda exciting. What can it do>?"
"<Well, it's pretty unexplored territory. Me being the inventor and all but so far it isn't very different from lifting someone with their blood. I can do more complex things and have a higher degree of control. For example-" Shu raised her hand quickly and a rat flew u from a nearby bush and hovered over to them. There it took a standing pose in the air before bowing deeply for Elena and ending with a quick little twirl. Then it was gently out back by the bush "-this would have been impossible before>."
Elena didn't respond. She just looked straight into her friend's deep eyes and the wisdom she always figured they held. They were still the same as the last time she'd looked into them, if a bit more experienced.
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It is with a heavy heart that I must announce that the cis are at it again.
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Neraus
Promising
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Pain relief cream seller
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posted September 18, 2015 04:18 PM |
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-Lurida Orientale*...- Francis grumbled as he was cleaning his armour -This is officially the moment where I start using my rifle instead of the sword, if every time I have to clean my armour...- Francis sighed, he didn't expect the battle to be won in such a bloody manner he continued grumbling: -This isn't what I signed for... Why do they need to hinder my need to have a clean armour is beyond me...-
He continued grumbling until the last stain would have been removed.
((*Bloody Easterner))
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Noli offendere Patriam Agathae quia ultrix iniuriarum est.
ANTUDO
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted September 18, 2015 10:52 PM |
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Magnus wit ha few others took up the tools left over by the now dead hirelingsand went deeper into the ruins.
Halfman observed Shu. with a mug of wine in his hand. try to figure out what goes in his head if you're so clever.
Drago went into his wagon, and opened one of the annals. After few turns of the pages, he closed it and stashed it away.
Man with beard of gold. That's what was going on in his head. Then it hit him.. Magnus. He mentioned his brother went to the north. This had to be it.
Dragomir exited his wagon, and went towards the direction in which the noises of breaking stone were heard.
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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kipshasz
Undefeatable Hero
Elvin's Darkside
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posted September 20, 2015 10:27 PM |
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Magnus had uncovered a hidden cache of valuables, no doubt stashed away when the word of the Culling reached this place.
Alongside elvish coins there were pieces of armor and several weapons as well.
The people were hauling off the loot to the camspite.
- So,- Magnus began- What's next? We continue the trek to the north?
- Not exatly- Drago replied while observing the workers.- First we find your brother.
- Brann? yer serious?
- Serious. It's a bit cryptic, but it's a clue. According to him, your brother will be of help to us.
- Him. You don't mean...
- I do. He did not mentioned it directly though, but given what he said, I'm sure that Brann Goldbeard was what he's reffering to.
- The north is vast and uncharted, save for this bloody map you hide in ye coat! How can we find him?
- We'll start in the nearest town. I saw smoke coming through the chimneys, it means at least one is inhabited. The locals should know something at least.- He said as the two went back to camp.
Meanwhile Halfman was interested in the techniques that Shu employed. He knew the Kythayan tongue, although not perfectly.
With his mug of wine in hand he went over to Shu and Elena.
He bowed his head slightly, and began speaking in his not very polished, heavt accented kythayan.
- I'm Halfman, the company's resident Samann mage.-He introduced himself to Shu- I'm very interested in the technique you employed earlier today. That was not ordinary blood magic, was it?
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"Kip is the Gavin McInnes of HC" - Salamandre
"Ashan to the Trashcan", "I got PTSD from H7. " - LizardWarrior
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