The Dragon’s Brothel – 1 (repost)
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This chapter takes place just after Lay the Dragon ends.

Etru dropped her magic and then got dressed after finishing with a client. She turned to her, "That was fun today. I think you're starting to get the hang of it."

The gnome girl looked at her, "You don't think I went too rough? We gnomes can be considerably stronger than most people think."

Etru walked over to her and leaned down, planting a kiss on the shorter girl's forehead, "You did fine. You'll have to try harder than that to really hurt me though, dear."

The gnome smiled brightly, "challenge accepted for next time. Should I just leave the pay with the front desk like normal?"

Etru nodded, "Same as always, Lin. The front desk will collect your payment. I'll clean up here."

The gnome finished dressing and left. Etru sighed and finished cleaning then laid on the bed, considering what had led to her being here.

She had once been a powerful golden dragon. She still had the wings, tail, horns, and claws to prove it. She met and fell in love with an adventurer. She left her lair to spend some time with him. Before long, they layed together, resulting in her present humanoid form.

After several years had passed, he grew old and frail. She had used her magic to appear to age with him for his comfort, though as a dragon, she aged at a fraction of the speed of humans. One day, she had awoken to find that he had passed away in the night. She feared the infamous dragon battle rage, but when she saw him, she realized she had accepted his impending death for a while. She had moved on, leaving the house to their children.

Now, she resided in this city, Bloomport - the port city of flowers. She worked in a brothel on the docks, taking only female clients but specializing in the rare Futa girls that happened through on occasion. She felt as though this continued to honor her husband in some small way - She refused to take another male to bed.

Etru sighed again and stood. She went and looked in the mirror, ensuring that she looked proper. Her scales were shining brightly, her claw caps were in place, and her hair was trimmed to her shoulders - a necessity after a client last week had gotten a little wild with her fire magic. Her eyes wandered to her reflection's eyes - they were the typical dragon violet. Her skin was naturally pale, but she added a slight golden glow via her magic. her hair was a mess of green strands that she quickly brushed out.

She turned away and made her way downstairs to await her next client.

***

The following day, Etru walked downstairs to find she had a client waiting.

She walked up to the counter as the elf walked up next to her, "Are you Etru, the dragoness?"

The golden dragon turned and bowed her head, "Indeed I am. You are aware of my price?" She looked over at the elf. She was short and thin, as is common with elves - they had only recently been released from their bondage to the demons, after all. This one had raven black hair that looked smooth as silk, and bright green eyes. She had fair skin that seemed to glow with the contrast of her crimson tunic and black cotton pants, tucked into short leather shoes.

The elf nodded, "Yes, and it's been paid. Our time begins when we head up."

"And you've been made aware of my restrictions?"

"You only accept females, but you prefer girls like me, correct?"

Etru glanced down then back up curiously. The elf nodded. Etru took her hand and walked upstairs. They entered a room with a large "DO NOT DISTURB" sign on it. Inside Etru turned to see the elf already undressing. This wasn't unusual - most people just assumed she was simply a whore to fuck and be done. But there was more to it for her.

Etru placed her hand on the elf's shoulder as she started removing her pants, her shirt already lying in a heap on the floor.

The elf looked at her curiously, so Etru explained, "We're not quite there yet, hun. You have to warm me up first. I'm specifically for the less physically powerful races to dominate. So dominate me. Take your time to enjoy it. Revel in it."

The elf took a moment, then stood straight, "Then get on the bed."

"Yes master," Etru smiled at the elf's awkwardness as she did as she was commanded.

The elf walked up, "I'll be gentle." She held out her hands to touch her.

Etru smiled, "There's no need to hold back, Master. Be rough with me. Abuse me. I'm a dragon. I can take it."

The elf smiled, as she drew her hand back and slapped Etru across the face, leaving a bright red handprint. The dragoness moaned, "Mmm that's good, Master."

The elf knelt and began licking the sting, making sure that Etru was happy. When she had cleaned it all up, she kissed her cheek, "Now, lay on your back, and open your legs. And spread your wings."

Etru complied. The elf smacked her pussy hard. Etru squealed briefly.

"Was that too hard?"

"Never, Master. Now, don't worry about me. Any damage can be healed. I just want you to live out your fantasies."

The elf nodded and continued her assault on the dragon's pussy until it was puffy and red.

The elf stripped and showed a cute cock, only about six inches, but it looked large on her tiny frame. There weren't any balls. She was dripping from a pussy hidden from view by the rod. She climbed on top of Etru and impaled the dragoness with it.

The elf moaned, "So fucking tight. I hope you're ready for this."

Etru grunted, "Oh yes, Master. You can do whatever you want. Anything at all. Just make me cum!"

The elf began bouncing, slamming her hips down against Etru's, forcing her to take more of her cock. This went on for a while until the elf decided she needed more. She adjusted and bit down hard on the dragoness' nipple. Etru moaned in a mix of pleasure and pain.

The elf sat up, still thrusting. She drew back her fist, and drove it forward into Etru's stomach, knocking the wind out of her.

Then the elf pulled out, flipped her onto her stomach, and drove her cock into the dragon's waiting ass, grunting as she felt the tight walls envelop her. The elf reached up and grabbed a handful of her hair and yanked it back as hard as she could until Etru was whimpering through the moans.

"That's a good little slut. You love your master's futa cock, don't you, whore?"

Etru nodded, panting heavily.

"Good girl. Now, who's your master?"

"You! Always you, Master!" Etru cried.

The elf laughed, "Even better. You're allowed to cum once."

Etru tensed up and allowed herself to orgasm. The elf kept going until she felt Etru relax, letting her know she had achieved her goal. The elf pounded her harder as she felt her climax climbing. Her balls tensed and she pumped the dragoness' ass full of cum. She slowed to a stop, then pulled out and climbed off, "Whew... That was intense."

Etru turned to look up at the elf, "Thank you, Master. You were very kind to me." As she spoke, she rolled over onto her back, spread her legs, and scooped some cum onto her finger. She brought it to her lips and licked it from her finger sensually. The elf started growing hard again.

Etru glanced down with a sly smile. She climbed off the bed and knelt before the elf, "Does my master wish to use my mouth now? My horns make for great handholds."

The elf smiled as she understood. She stepped up and gripped the dragoness' horns, as she rammed her futa cock down the dragoness' throat.

"Ahhh... your throat is amazing!"

Etru gagged in surprise, then relaxed and flexed her throat. The elf laughed as she fucked her throat relentlessly, "Yesssss. Take it, whore!"

Etru groaned. She moved a hand down between her legs and started fingering herself as her throat was roughly fucked.

The elf had a thought, "You said I can do whatever, right?"

Etru nodded, which brought a moan from the elf's throat. She adjusted her grip on the horns and pulled them apart, eliciting a groan from Etru in a mix of pleasure and pain.

The elf smiled, "Let's see how deep I can get this dragon's throat."

Her cock slid down the dragoness' throat. Etru didn't even try to breathe, instead closing her eyes and thinking only of the pleasure she was receiving.

The elf paused, "I think I've got it."

She started fucking the dragoness' throat again, deeper than before. The dragoness coughed and choked, but didn't resist, her body responding to the pleasure of her master's cock.

Etru felt her temporary master's cock start to twitch. She grabbed the elf's hips and pulled her all the way in. She stuck her tongue out and started licking the pussy slit that was under the cock, as she felt the cock start pumping rope after thick rope directly into her stomach.

The elf pulled out and collapsed into a chair behind her, "Ahhh... Fuck... That was amazing, Etru."

As the dragoness stood, she wiped a trail of cum from her chin, licking it from her fingers, "And I'm glad you unloaded inside both times. I may be a whore, but I hate cleaning up after I get covered in cum."

The elf sighed deeply, "Well, my ship sets out tomorrow, but I'll definitely be back next time we're in port. I've never dominated anyone before."

Etru leaned in and kissed her on the lips, then pulled away and said, "You're welcome any time, 'master'." She left off with a wink.

The elf chuckled, "Yes, anytime. But I think our time is about up. I only paid for an hour."

Etru smiled, "It's been two. But I was having fun, and in the end, I'm my own boss. The second was a freebie."

The elf stood, dressed, tucking her cock into her pants, then left. Etru flopped back on the bed, again, thinking about her past. Eventually, she fell asleep.

***

The following day, Etru was sitting at her mirror, brushing her hair when there was a knock on the door.

"Come in," Etru called. She turned as the door opened. In walked two orc women. The first was a long-time client by the name of Sharog. She had her hair in tight braids, shaved on the sides and back, pulled up into a top knot. She had short tusks, showing that she was young for an orc warrior, only in her early 20s. her skin had a healthy green hue with dark red eyes. She wore a tight halter top and a pair of loose cotton shorts, her well-muscled body on display.

She stepped aside as the second orc stepped in, "This is my friend Gharol. She's... well, she's like me. We've paid for the both of us for an hour if you're okay with a double."

Etru looked at the second orc. She wore a long dress that hid her abs and legs, but her arms showed the same muscles that Sharog showed off she had half her head shaved, with the remaining hair falling freely down the left side of her face. Her tusks were shorter than Sharog's, but only slightly. She was likely around 18-20, Etru guessed.

Etru smiled, "Of course masters. Shall we start?" She stood and made her way over to the bed, her clothing seeming to fall of its own accord leaving her completely bare.

She climbed up on the bed, sitting in an informal position with her knees bent and her legs out to the side. She brought her finger to her lips and put on a pouting face, "Masters, why were you gone so long?"

Gharol looked mildly confused, but Sharog took the lead, walking up to Etru, "My apologies, my sweet little slave. I had duties to attend to. I know it's been a while since I've been here."

She turned and waved over her friend, "Etru here is a dragoness. She can handle pretty much anything we can do, so don't be afraid of hurting her."

Gharol walked up next to her friend, "And she knows that we have... uh..."

Sharog smiled sweetly, "Yes. She knows that we have cocks, despite being women. She specializes in our kind of all genders. And she willingly lets us dominate her, even though we'd never be able to dominate a dragoness anywhere else."

Etru slid closer, draping her finely toned legs over the edge of the bed, "Are you just going to talk all day, or are you going to punish me, masters? I've been naughty while you've been gone."

Sharog got a sparkle in her eye as she drew back her hand and smacked Etru across the cheek, "You'll speak when spoken to, whore!"

Etru looked back up, tears forming in her eyes, she let a smile slip to set Ghraog at ease, before she quickly hid it, "My apologies, master!"

Gharol took a deep breath, "You'll tell me if we go too far?"

Etru slid closer to her, sliding her hands up the orc's legs, feeling the muscles tighten as she did so. They felt like steel - the kind of muscles you'd find on a blacksmith's back, or a messenger's legs. The thought made her instantly wet.

"That's not something to worry about, master. As she said, I can handle anything," She emphasized 'anything' seductively. Gharol grabbed Etru's shoulders, lifting her like a child, and threw her on the bed. The dragoness squealed in delight. She looked back to see that both orcs were stripping quickly, before they climbed onto the bed with her, their futa cocks already waving in the air, leading their way. Only Sharog had balls, though Gharol had a larger cock.

Sharog drew back a hand and smacked Etru's ass, causing it to jiggle and leaving a large red handprint on it.

Gharol grabbed her chin roughly and locked eyes with her, "I can last a long time. I REALLY hope you can handle a rough fucking that long."

In response, Etru smiled and her eyes shifted color, "I told you, I'm whatever you want. Bratty, service, or a personal fuck toy you can use for hours on end without a break. I can even change my shape to a point. Bigger tits? Small ass? Different hair or perhaps two different colored eyes? I can be all this and more for you, Mistress!"

As Etru called her 'mistress', Gharol instantly got rock hard, her cock reaching its full maximum limit of twelve inches. Etru saw fluid dripping from the bottom, and she knew that her new client was soaking wet in addition to being rock hard.

Sharog handled her roughly, lifting her to her hands and knees, propping her ass out at her. Etru changed her shape, making her ass smaller but firmer. She knew from previous visits how Sharog liked it.

The dragoness kept her eyes locked on Gharol as she moved her head down, stuck out her tongue, and licked from her pussy to the tip of her cock. Gharol moaned and almost fell back in pleasure.

"Don't fall yet, Mistress. I've got more to show you."

Sharog looked over, "That was fucking hot. Ghar, grab her horns. She loves that."

Etru smiled back at Sharog, "But try not to break them, mistress. She did that before, and it hurt for a week."

Sharog smiled back as she smacked her submissive little slave, "We'll do as we please! You can always be healed after!"

Etru pushed back in response, teasing Sharog's cock with her ass.

Gharol grabbed her fuck toy's horns and slammed her head down on her cock. She kept her there for a moment, reveling in the heat of the dragoness' throat. Etru stuck her tongue out and started licking her pussy around the cock in her mouth.

Gharol gasped and looked down in surprise.

Sharog chuckled, "She's licking your pussy around your cock, isn't she? That's a move only she can do, and it's absolute heaven."

The rear orc grabbed Etru's hips and slammed her cock into her dripping pussy. Etru let out a muffled scream as she felt her pussy stretched to its limits.

Sharog leaned in and whispered in Etru's ear, "Yeah, I'm gonna make sure you feel every inch of my cock. And I'm also gonna make you beg me for my cum! I'm going to leave you begging for another round after I'm done with you.

Etru nodded and hummed a response, causing Gharol to groan and almost fall back again.

Etru reached up and grabbed Gharol's green ass, pulling her deep in, then flexing her throat, forcing the cock out. Gharol got the hint and started fucking her throat while Sharog started pounding her pussy.

They each switched from watching where their own cocks connected to the dragoness to watching each other, then locking eyes, and back.

Sharog held up a hand to Gharog, who reached hers out and they interlocked their fingers.

"This is amazing, Shar! Thank you so much for bringing me today!"

"Just be sure to reward her for her hard work. Make sure you don't cum before her, and then give her a massive load!"

Etru's eyes rolled back into her head as the pleasure started to overwhelm her. She stayed conscious through sheer force of will, but she couldn't focus enough to actively participate, instead being a literal fuckhole for the friends.

After a few minutes of this, Sharog pulled out, "Ghar, don't cum yet. Let's fill both of her holes down here."

Gharol agreed, as Sharog moved over and sat in a chair. Etru followed, straddling the orc and dropping herself quickly onto the waiting cock. she gasped, then sighed. She shrunk her ass back to normal but grew her tits to bounce in her client's face.

Gharol walked over, lowered herself, then rammed up into Etru's waiting asshole.

Etru arched her back and screamed, "Mistress! Fuck me harder!"

Gharol brought a hand around to Etru's throat, then growled into her ear, "Don't you fucking speak until we tell you to!"

Sharog smiled as her friend's natural dominant side came out. She reached out and grabbed Etru's hips, slamming her back down after Gharol's thrusting lifted her.

Etru started screaming in pleasure, as she was handled like a used toy by the two orc women.

Gharol looked over at Sharog, who looked back and nodded.

"You may cum now, slut," Gharol said. Immediately Etru clenched down, lifting her legs as high as she could, resting with both cocks deep in her holes. her wings wrapped around her.

Her sudden clenching sent both orc women over the edge, as they pumped both of her holes full of cum.

After a moment, Gharol stumbled back and flopped on the bed, as Etru slumped against Sharog who sank deeper into the chair.

They recovered for a few minutes, reveling in their post-orgasmic bliss.

Etru stood up and looked down, "Oh, I didn't realize I squirted on you. Sorry, Sharog."

Gharol lifted her head from the bed, "What happened to 'master'?"

Etru smiled over at her, "We're friends outside of the brothel. That's actually how she and I first met. But when she found out who I am and what I do, I invited her to visit. She's only my master during scenes."

Sharog waved a hand, "The sex is the best, but if we weren't friends, I couldn't do it. I like a connection before my cock enters a pussy."

Etru looked between them, as they still breathed heavily, "So what's your connection? Have you two ever...?"

Sharog and Gharol looked at her, then at each other, "Oh... We're sisters, so no, we haven't."

Etru got a naughty look, "No? But it'd be so hot to watch you two fuck each other's brains out! I've never seen two orc futas fucking!"

The orcs grunted in response and stood up. They looked at the time and realized that they must've fallen asleep for a few, because their hour had long since passed, and the sun was now setting.

"Well, Etru. It was fun, but I'm actually getting married next month, so I might not be able to stop by. That's why I brought Ghar with me. I'm hoping you'll treat her as well as you have me."

Etru squealed and clapped her hands, "Oh! Do I get an invite to the wedding?"

Sharog nodded, "Of course! You're my closest friend outside my tribe! It wouldn't be complete without you there!"

Etru hugged her, "YAY! I'm gonna miss you, Sharog. Don't be a stranger, you hear? You're welcome to stop by any time. No need to pay if you're just visiting as a friend."

She nodded with a smile in response, then walked to the door.

Etru turned to Gharol, "You're welcome back anytime, Gharol. You were very sweet, but maybe next time trust that I can handle a little pain, alright?"

Gharol blushed, "Yeah, sorry. You're so small compared to me, so I was worried."

"That's understandable, but I'm still technically a dragon. I can handle anything you could do to a full-sized dragon. And if you think I'm small now, then how about this?"

As she finished speaking, her body began to morph. She shrank down, her tits and ass flattened out. By the time she was done, Gharol could've sworn she was looking at a young girl.

"That's... interesting, but I'd feel even worse for hurting you now."

Etru smiled and changed back to her normal form, "No worries. I can change my size overall by up to half my normal size. Individual body parts, I can change considerably more. I can even change my apparent age. I could be a little girl or an old woman. I'll show you next time you stop by."

Gharol nodded and followed her sister out.

Etru went back and sat at her mirror, as she brushed her hair out, looking at herself.

"Etru, you were a warrior once, years ago. You traveled the land with the love of your life, and now, here you are, taking cock and pussy like a common street whore..." she pondered out loud.

***

Etru spent a few days handling normal clients - all females who just wanted a quick orgasm before heading out on whatever adventure they had planned.

She was at the brothel bar having a drink when she felt a presence next to her. She looked over to see her favorite gnome client sitting there with a sad look on her face.

"Hi Linsnoll. Did you come for another session?"

The gnome shook her head, "No, Etru... After our last, I decided to put myself out there. The guy I liked agreed to a date. Things got heated, but when he saw my... y'know... He bolted."

Etru leaned over, wrapping her arm and wing around the gnome, "Oh, Lin... I'm so sorry, honey... I wish I could help."

Lin looked up at her with tears in her eyes, "Am I a freak, Etru? Why was I cursed like this?"

The dragoness turned and pinched Lin's chin, forcing her to look at her, "You're not a freak, Lin. You're a beautiful gnome girl who has so much more to offer to whoever finally manages to tame you."

Etru leaned in, planting a kiss on the gnome's lips. As she pulled away, she said, "I'm just a whore, so there's not much I can do. But I'll tell you what... Let's go to my room. Completely free of charge. Whatever you want to do. We can snuggle, we can talk, or you can have a free session. Your call."

Lin started crying harder, then she jumped off her stool, wrapping her arms around her friend, "Etru, it hurts so much... I just want to love and be loved! But everyone who finds out treats me like I'm just some kind of...of..."

Etru shushed her, as she stroked her hair, "It's alright. I'm here for you. Come, let's get you out of public."

She lifted her friend and carried her passed the desk, where she told the receptionist she was booked for the rest of the night on personal business. They continued onto Etru's room.

Etru sat Lin on the bed, then climbed up with her, where she held her, gently comforting her through the night.

***

The following morning, Etru awoke to see Lin snuggled up to her, the dragoness' wing wrapped around her for warmth. Etru smiled as she brushed her claw along the gnome's cheek.

She stirred and opened her eyes, staring directly at the breasts in front of her. She moved her eyes up, locking them onto Etru's.

"Good morning, Lin."

"G-Good morning, Etru... I hope I didn't embarrass myself last night."

Etru smiled at her again, "Not at all, hun. You were heartbroken. It's understandable to have a small breakdown."

Lin blushed, "Yeah, I am... It still hurts, but not as bad as before."

Etru bent down and planted a kiss on top of her head, "Are you sure you don't want a session? I'm on private business until I tell them otherwise, so we have time."

Lin smiled, "Sure. But... can you do something for me?"

Etru nodded, "Of course. Name it."

Lin sighed, "Can we skip the domination?"

Etru stroked her cheek again, "Of course sweetie. Now, strip down and make love to me, okay?"

Lin did as she was told, within minutes freeing her seven-inch cock, hanging limply, waiting for play to begin.

Etru reached over, pulling Lin on top of her, kissing her deeply, wrapping her wings around them.

Lin broke the kiss and looked around, seeing the wings, "This is new..."

Etru laughed briefly, "I thought it might help comfort you. I can lay them back down if you'd rather." She started to lay her wings down.

Lin quickly replied, "NO! I mean... It's nice to feel comforted..."

Etru smiled and put her wings back up. She reached down and felt that Lin's cock was hard, so she angled it for her opening. Lin took the hint and slid in.

"Ahh, You're always so warm, Etru..."

"It's my dragon fire, Lin. It keeps me warm, even in the coldest climates," She replied.

Lin reached up to her limit and kissed Etru again as she thrust in and out.

Etru broke the kiss this time, to lay her head back. She let out a moan, "Oh, Lin!"

Lin looked up at her, "What, Etru? Are you enjoying yourself?"

Etru nodded, "Yes... Oh... oh yes..."

Lin smiled and started to bounce faster. She had no delusions that she was far from the biggest futa that Etru had taken, but she also knew that the dragoness hated liars, and always made sure she enjoyed her clients, one way or another.

Etru had a thought and called up her magic, shrinking down in size to make it easier for Lin's gnomish frame to handle her.

Lin gasped as the dragoness started shrinking under her. She almost blew her load right there, as she felt her pussy grow tighter around her.

Etru moaned louder as Lin started moving again, "Oh! Ah fuck! OHMIGOD LIN!"

"Feel better for you now?" Lin asked, smirking.

"Oh hell yeah! I did it to make it easier for you, but- FUCK!" Etru tried explaining as her pleasure hit a crescendo, and she entered an orgasm. Her pussy clamped down, milking on Lin's cock.

Lin smiled, "Maybe next time, Etru."

As Etru came down from her orgasm, she smiled at Lin, "Ha ha, Lin. Very funny. You know I wasn't asking for anal!"

Lin smiled back as she resumed her thrusting, "I know. I had to give you a hard time."

Ertu was breathing heavily, speaking between breaths, "You're.. Giving me... Plenty of a... Hard time..."

Lin just grinned, as she looked down. She lowered her head and pulled one of the nipples in front of her into her mouth.

Etru gasped and gripped the sheet, "O-oh my goddess... Don't stop! Oh fuck, this feels amazing, Lin!"

She started another orgasm. As her pussy clenched down, Lin tensed up, then cried out as she came into Etru's womb.

Lin collapsed onto her friend, as her orgasm subsided, both of them breathing heavily.

Etru's magic slipped, and she grew back to her full size.

Lin was the first to recover, "Thank you, Etru. Somehow you always know what I need."

Etru smiled at her, "Well, that's because I'm older. I have more experience."

"Do you mind if I ask...?"

Etru giggled, "That's rude to ask a lady. But I'll let it go for now. I'm five hundred and twelve as of... Today actually. Huh... I forgot my birthday was today."

Lin sat bolt upright, "What?! B-But I didn't have a chance to do any gift shopping!"

Etru sat up, then caressed her face, "It's fine, Lin. As I said, I'd forgotten. And you've already given me a wonderful gift. I haven't felt love during sex in fifty-three years, since my husband passed away."

Lin blushed.

Etru stood up, stretched, and then lifted Lin into a hug, "And you said last night that you just wanted to love and be loved... But you are, Lin. You're my dear friend. You were the first friend I made after I came to this city. And I love you for that. Don't rush to find love. As a gnome, you've easily got another hundred years to find love before you reach middle age. You'll find someone. I was over three hundred when I met my husband. You've got time, so just relax, alright? We can do this anytime you want. This soft, sweet, lovemaking."

As Etru was talking, Lin wrapped her arms and legs around her and started crying, "Thank you, Etru... I love you too... I don't know where I'd be without you."

Etru put her down on the floor, "But I think we both have things to do today."

They got dressed and Etru placed a hand on the doorknob when Lin pulled at her shirt.

Etru turned towards her, "What's up?"

Lin blushed, then said, "I need to tell you... I was thinking about taking my life when we first met. You made me see that life could still be worth living - that not everyone would see me as a freak... I owe you my life, Etru. Please don't ever hesitate to call me if you need anything. I'm quite good with my hands. I can make just about anything you can think of."

Etru smiled at her, then knelt down so she could look up into Lin's eyes, "As long as you promise me one thing. Never, ever think that this world could do without you. I told you before, you are unique, special, beautiful, and you have so very much to offer to the right person. Just wait patiently for them, okay?"

Lin nodded, and they both walked out the door to begin their day.

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