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byleth/edelgard
c-s support + paired ending + night of the ball
c (i)
Edelgard: Uhh… Agh... Fath... Save... E: … E: Who could that be? E: Is that...a ghost? E: A ghost, perhaps? No, that is surely not the case. >We are within a monastery! No ghost would dare set foot in here... >What is that look upon your face? I am no ghost, if that is what was on your mind! E: No… Agh... Huh?! Who's there?! E: Professor… What are you doing here? >I heard something.
E: Oh? Perhaps I was talking in my sleep.
>I was restless.
E: What could that possibly mean?
E: In any case, please don't scare me like that.
>Bad dreams?
E: Ah… So you heard me, then. E: Yes, it was a nightmare. I've had them since I was a child. E: Stupid, pointless dreams I can't control… It's terribly frustrating.
>What are they about?
E: Just...my childhood. A time before I had realized who I was destined to become.
>Anything I can help with?
E: No. They're just worthless dreams of the past. Talking about it won't change a thing.
>You can trust me with anything.
E: I had a feeling you'd say that. I suppose I could try...
>It's none of my business.
E: Perhaps not. Still, here you are. Maybe I can trust you with this... E: But only if you swear not to tell a soul. E: I appreciate it. E: I dream of...my older brother, paralyzed, helpless…my older sister crying for help that never came…the youngest babbling words beyond meaning. E: I see my family dying slowly, waiting in the darkest depths for a glimmer of light. E: I once had ten siblings, eight older and two younger. E: Such a large family, and yet I became the heir to the throne. Do you know why? E: Every last one of them was crippled by disease or lost their mind or died. E: I was the only one left who could inherit the throne.
>That's awful. >How could such a thing happen...
E: Things kept getting worse. The darkness kept getting darker. In the end, I was the only one who survived. E: The nightmares are a reminder...to never forget. To never allow such terrible things to happen again. E: Never again... E: Even now, I'm the only one who can carry the weight of the Adrestian Empire. E: The future of the Empire...of everything…depends on me. E: Hm... I shared more than I intended to. I suppose there's something in the air tonight. E: I've never told anyone about my past before. Please...forget I said anything. Sleep well, my teacher.
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c (ii)
E: Ah, it's you. Out late again, I see. What brings you here?
>I could ask you the same.
E: I just wanted some fresh air. There's a lovely breeze tonight.
E: I always wander outside when sleep evades me.
>Trouble sleeping?
E: Is it that obvious?
E: I despise being cooped up when sleep evades me. I just have to get some fresh air.
>I couldn't sleep either.
E: So I see. Still, it's ill-advised to stay up so late.
>I'm exhausted.
E: Heh, I see. Well, don't let me keep you. Hurry back to your room, my teacher.
E: I should get some sleep too, but... E: Have you ever felt a sort of longing for the outdoors? E: I have. There are times I long for the warmth of the sun, for a sweet breeze on my face... E: Do you remember what I told you the other night? About...my past? E: None of my siblings had a chance to lead the sort of life they deserved. An ordinary life.
>Should I say I forgot? You asked me to forget...
E: Hm. Well, perhaps if I tell you more, it will come back to you.
>I remember.
E: My siblings and I were... We were imprisoned underground, beneath the palace. E: The objective was to endow our bodies with the power of a Major Crest. E: I have always possessed the Crest of Seiros, inherited through the Hresvelg bloodline. E: But it was only a Minor Crest, and most of my siblings bore no Crest at all. E: In order to create a peerless emperor to rule Fódlan, they violated our bodies by cutting open our very flesh. E: Now here I stand, the fruit of that endeavor: Edelgard von Hresvelg! E: But that came at too high a price... The others were sacrificed. E: Ours weren't the only lives devastated by that terrible process. Innocents died as well, without even knowing what they were dying for. E: And there you have it, the truth of the Hresvelg's Empire.
>Who is to blame?
E: The prime minister and his gaggle of nobles. They had the Empire under their thumbs. My father, the emperor, tried to stop him, but...it was futile.
E: My father was nothing but a puppet on a string by then. He was powerless to save us.
E: I know how it all sounds. But when you see my true strength, you will know I speak the truth.
>It's unbelievable.
E: It is. But when you see my true strength, you will know that I speak the truth.
E: I have kept it hidden all this time, but...I will reveal to you the power of my second Crest. E: It is the same as yours...the Crest of Flames. When it manifested for me, I swore a silent oath. E: For the sake of my family and for all the poor souls whose lives were traded for my existence... E: For their sake, I will build a world where such meaningless sacrifice is never again sanctioned. As emperor, I will change the world. I swear it.
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b
E: Ugh… I'm so sick of it all. E: There is so much to be done, yet all I encounter are new problems and pitfalls. E: Ugh... Sometimes I wish I could spend just one day doing absolutely nothing and gorging myself on sweets!
>This isn't like you.
E: Even I have moments of self-indulgence, you know.
>Such are the burdens of an emperor.
E: You sound just like Hubert. Am I not allowed a fleeting moment of self-indulgence?
>Let's do just that.
E: Do you mean it? Just the thought makes me happy.
E: But...Hubert would never allow it.
>That's too bad.
E: Indeed. It may not be possible now, but one day we will know the joys of idling. Mark my words.
>...
E: Is that a smirk I spy? Is it so amusing to you, me daydreaming of free time?
>It's pretty funny.
E: I see. I'm finally getting an idea of what you think of me.
>You misunderstand me.
E: Huh! Your silly grin says otherwise.
E: But let's put all that aside for now. There is something I've been meaning to tell you. E: I'm afraid this might sound a bit...sentimental. However... E: I want to thank you. Because of you, I feel I can walk my fated path without losing myself. E: If I were alone, I might have lost perspective and become a harsh leader with a heart of ice. E: But I'm not alone. With you by my side, I'm somehow free to be not only a leader but...simply Edelgard. (pre-skip) E: But you came back to me. With you by my side, I'm somehow free to be not only a leader but...simply Edelgard. (post-skip)
>I'm glad.
>You have many allies.
E: True. I am fortunate to be surrounded by many wonderful companions.
E: Nevertheless, you are...different from the rest. E: Until now, no one has been able to surpass me—much less command me. E: I have always been seen as an untouchable princess or emperor. E: No one spoke to me as an equal or met my gaze without flinching. E: It was lonely. Terribly lonely. The only person I could rely on as I tried to claw my way out of the darkness was myself. E: But you...you have been a brilliant light. Somehow, you have chased the darkness away. And for that...I will always be grateful.
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a
E: Yes? Oh! It's you, Professor. I was certain it was Hubert coming to drag me back to my duties. E: "Your Majesty, you must know your supreme talents are needed at present. Why not gaze at these documents instead of the sky?"
>That sounds like Hubert.
E: Doesn't it? And the worst part is that he's always right, so I can't even argue with him.
>That didn't sound like Hubert at all.
E: No? Well then. And here I thought my Hubert impression was second to none.
E: But that's enough about Hubert for the moment. E: While I have your attention, I'd like to thank you for your help in that last battle. E: As you well know, I'm perfectly capable of commanding the army by myself. E: However, when you're around, it's somehow different. E: I'm not sure I can properly explain it. I suppose your perspective on the battlefield is simply sharper than mine. E: When you're devising tactics and tricks for us, it's almost as though you can read the enemy's mind. E: There's no getting around it. Your talent for strategy far exceeds my own. I'm quite jealous in all honesty.
>You have many talents that I lack.
E: Is that a fact? Well, if you insist.
>Sometimes, I'm jealous of you too.
E: I suppose a flower from another's field is always more beautiful.
E: I'll admit, I think of you as rather detached, so to hear that you have emotions such as jealousy is...something of a relief.
>I'm not detached.
E: Oh, but you are! Don't even try to argue.
E: But I suppose I'm much the same. I've also distanced myself from the ordinary world.
>I could say the same of you.
E: I can't deny it. Ever since I underwent those...procedures, I've certainly distanced myself from the ordinary world.
E: It seems we were fated to be friends. E: Friends... That word somehow doesn't seem adequate. E: Besides, we've been friends for a long time, you and I. By now, we're so much more than that, at least in my mind. E: You know...instead of Edelgard, you can call me just El. If you so please. E: That's what my parents and closest sisters used to call me when I was little. E: Now there's no one left who calls me El... E: But with you, well...I think I could allow it. In fact, it would mean a great deal to me.
>Why is that?
>Why? Hmm...
E: Well, you have stood beside me and shared my burdens. As I said, you are much more than a friend.
E: In truth, you are like family to me. I suppose that's why.
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s
E: The children of the goddess have been defeated at last. The shape of the world will be forever changed. E: Humanity is free now. The world is ours once again. E: Can you believe it?
>I'm not sure.
E: I see. Well, one thing is certain. The fate of this world depends on the choices we make.
E: It's possible that people would have been happier continuing to mindlessly obey the goddess.
E: Our work is far from over. And we can't ignore the possibility that our enemies will resurface one day.
>It isn't over yet.
E: True. There is still much to be done.
E: We can't ignore the possibility that our enemies will resurface one day. In the end, the fate of this world depends on the choices we make.
E: I don't know what the future holds, but...come what may, will you stay by my side? E: You chose to protect me at the Holy Tomb. Will you choose me again? E: What I'm trying to say is...I need you.
>El... Please accept this gift.
E: You called me El. That's... I... That means more than I can say. E: And this ring... It's lovely. Thank you, my dearest friend. I will happily accept it. E: I must admit, I feared my feelings would be unrequited. E: So long as I had you by my side, it never mattered how many enemies I amassed. You were all I needed. E: All this time, I longed to share my feelings with you, and it seems you wished for the same. E: Now, our wishes have come true. This feeling... it's overwhelming.
>I promise to always be there for you.
E: I promise the same. Together, we can achieve anything.
>Now, your burdens are mine to bear.
E: Absolutely not—I won't allow it! From now on, we face the world and carry our burdens together.
E: We will crush those who slither in the dark and restore peace and order to Fódlan. E: I will then find a suitable successor and hand over the reins of the Empire. E: When all that is done, it will be just the two of us. I look forward to starting our life together in the light of a glorious new dawn.
>That seems a lifetime away.
E: It will be a long and difficult path, I'm afraid, but we must remain focused on our goals.
>Let's make it happen.
E: Yes, that is all we can do for now. We must remain focused on our goals.
E: To think that I may truly call you my partner and equal now... E: The solitary reign of Edelgard has come to an end. From now on, we walk this path together. E: With time and care, the darkness shrouding this world will be lifted. E: You and I will become the light that shines over Fódlan...just as you have shined upon my life.
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paired ending
Byleth and Edelgard ended the tyranny of a godlike being. Byleth was wounded and lost a the power of the progenitor god, but it mattered not, as he/she and Edelgard had each other. To ensure lasting peace, the two fought against those who slither in the dark, and to ensure a society where people can rise and fall by their own merits, they spent their lives reforming the antiquated class system. They achieved much in their time together, and it is said that they were sometimes spotted leaving the palace to privately enjoy the world they had created. How they spent those precious moments, none but the two of them will ever know.
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night of the ball
E: Ah, here you are. Are you waiting for someone?
>I'm not waiting for anyone.
E: Good. I would not wish to interrupt anything.
>I was waiting for you.
E: For me? Well, you should have summoned me earlier. Regardless, here I am.
>Has something happened?
E: No, nothing in particular. In fact, that's why I came here. E: This place, the Goddess Tower... It was special to my parents. E: My father attended the Officers Academy himself. A few years after graduating, he was crowned emperor. E: One day, during a visit to the monastery, he snuck into the Goddess Tower on a nostalgic whim. E: And there she was, my mother. She had just enrolled in the academy that very year. E: They were instantly drawn to each other. Love at first sight, you could say. It was the first time either had truly been in love...or so the story goes.
>Their first love?
E: Yes. Of course, as emperor, my father had already married for political reasons.
E: As the Empire demands many heirs, he also had numerous other lovers. E: In the end, my mother settled for becoming one of his many consorts. E: But I choose to believe there was genuine love between them.
E: Heh, I suppose it's a silly story to cling to.
>It's a lovely story.
E: Isn't it? It's a shame that the lovely stories ended after I was born.
E: For as long as I can remember, my mother had already been exiled from the capital.
E: It's strange. Something about you makes me reveal all of the things I so carefully keep concealed.
E: Hmm. For some reason, I feel compelled to tell you all of these things I have kept hidden.
>Who was your first true love?
E: I can't say the name, but it was a noble who I met in the Kingdom, a lifetime ago.
E: Anyway... What about you? It's your turn to reveal some long-held secret! E: You can share a story about your past...or perhaps tell me about your first love.
>I have no such stories.
E: You're telling the truth. I can tell. Hm... I wasn't even able to make you blush.
>Please don't ask that of me.
E: You realize that just makes me more curious than ever!
>Sorry...
E: Heh... No, I'm the one who should apologize. It wasn't my intention to pry. E: I'm just intrigued by you and your mysterious past. E: You have supposedly always been a mercenary, but I believe there is more to your story than that... E: Let's leave it there for today and return to the ball. E: There must be plenty of students hoping to talk with you...and to dance with you. E: I would not wish to prevent you from mingling. I cannot keep you all to myself, after all.
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Edelgard/Byleth C-S Support
Here’s Edelgard’s support chain with Byleth. I don’t think there’s much differing dialogue between m!Byleth and f!Byleth, but I could be wrong. Major spoilers below regarding what Edelgard’s deal is (+spoilers regarding BE route and Byleth in general). Once again, long post incoming.
???: Uhh... Agh... Fath... Save... Byleth: ... Dialogue Tree:
A: Who could that be? B: Is that...a ghost? ???: A ghost, perhaps? No, that is surely not the case. ???: We are within a monastery! No ghost would dare set foot in here... ???: What is that look upon your face? I am no ghost, if that is what was on your mind! Edelgard: No... Agh... Huh?! Who's there?! Professor... What are you doing here? Dialogue Tree:
A: I heard something. B: I was restless. Edelgard (A): Oh? Perhaps I was talking in my sleep. (B): What could that possibly mean? In any case, please don't scare me like that. Byleth: Bad dreams? Edelgard: Ah... So you heard me, then. Yes, it was a nightmare. I've had them since I was a child. Stupid, pointless dreams I can't control...It's terribly frustrating. Dialogue Tree:
A: What are they about? B: Anything I can help with? Edelgard (A): Just...my childhood. A time before I had realized who I was destined to become. (B): No. They're just worthless dreams of the past. Talking about it won't change a thing. Dialogue Tree:
A: You can trust me with anything. B: It's none of my business. Edelgard (A): I had a feeling you'd say that. I suppose I could try... (B): Perhaps not. Still, here you are. Maybe I can trust you with this... But only if you swear not to tell a soul. I appreciate it. I dream of...my older brother, paralyzed, helpless... my older sister crying for help that never came... the youngest babbling words beyond meaning. I see my family dying slowly, waiting in the darkest depths for a glimmer of light. I once had ten siblings, eight older and two younger. Such a large family, and yet I became the heir to the throne. Do you know why? Every last one of them was crippled by disease or lost their mind or died. I was the only one left who could inherit the throne. Dialogue Tree:
A: That's awful. B: How could such a thing happen... Edelgard: Things kept getting worse. The darkness kept getting darker. In the end, I was the only one who survived. The nightmares are a reminder...to never forget. To never allow such terrible things to happen again. Never again... Even now, I'm the only one who can carry the weight of the Adrestian Empire. The future of the Empire...of everything...depends on me. Hm... I shared more than I intended to. I suppose there's something in the air tonight. I've never told anyone about my past before. Please...forget I said anything. Sleep well, my teacher.
B Support
Edelgard: Ah, it's you. Out late again, I see. What brings you here? Dialogue Tree:
A: I could ask you the same. B: Trouble sleeping? Edelgard (A): I just wanted some fresh air. There's a lovely breeze tonight. I always wander outside when sleep evades me. (B): Is it that obvious? I despise being cooped up when sleep evades me. I just have to get some fresh air. Dialogue Tree:
A: I couldn't sleep either. B: I'm exhausted. Edelgard (A): So I see. Still, it's ill-advised to stay up so late. (B): Heh, I see. Well, don't let me keep you. Hurry back to your room, my teacher. I should get some sleep too, but... Have you ever felt a sort of longing for the outdoors? I have. There are times I long for the warmth of the sun, for a sweet breeze on my face... Do you remember what I told you the other night? About...my past? None of my siblings had a chance to lead the sort of life they deserved. An ordinary life. Dialogue Tree:
A: Should I say I forgot? You asked me to forget... B: I remember. Edelgard (A): Hm. Well, perhaps if I tell you more, it will come back to you. My siblings and I were... We were imprisoned underground, beneath the palace. The objective was to endow our bodies with the power of a Major Crest. I have always possessed the Crest of Seiros, inherited through the Hresvelg bloodline. But it was only a Minor Crest, and most of my siblings bore no Crest at all. In order to create a peerless emperor to rule Fódlan, they violated our bodies by cutting open our very flesh. Now here I stand, the fruit of that endeavor: Edelgard von Hresvelg! But that came at too high a price... The others were sacrificed. Ours weren't the only lives devastated by that terrible process. Innocents died as well, without even knowing what they were dying for. And there you have it, the truth of the Hresvelg's Empire. Dialogue Tree:
A: Who is to blame? B: It's unbelievable. Edelgard (A): The prime minister and his gaggle of nobles. They had the Empire under their thumbs. My father, the emperor, tried to stop him, but...it was futile. My father was nothing but a puppet on a string by then. He was powerless to save us. I know how it all sounds. But when you see my true strength, you will know I speak the truth. (B): It is. But when you see my true strength, you will know that I speak the truth. I have kept it hidden all this time, but...I will reveal to you the power of my second Crest. It is the same as yours...the Crest of Flames. When it manifested for me, I swore a silent oath. For the sake of my family and for all the poor souls whose lives were traded for my existence... For their sake, I will build a world where such meaningless sacrifice is never again sanctioned. As emperor, I will change the world. I swear it.
A Support
Edelgard: Ugh... I'm so sick of it all. There is so much to be done, yet all I encounter are new problems and pitfalls. Ugh... Sometimes I wish I could spend just one day doing absolutely nothing and gorging myself on sweets! Dialogue Tree:
A: This isn't like you. B: Such are the burdens of an emperor. C: Let's do just that. Edelgard (A): Even I have moments of self-indulgence, you know. (B): You sound just like Hubert. Am I not allowed a fleeting moment of self-indulgence? (C): Do you mean it? Just the thought makes me happy. But...Hubert would never allow it. Byleth: That's too bad. Edelgard: Indeed. It may not be possible now, but one day we will know the joys of idling. Mark my words. ... Is that a smirk I spy? Is it so amusing to you, me daydreaming of free time? Dialogue Tree:
A: It's pretty funny. B: You misunderstand me. Edelgard (A): I see. I'm finally getting an idea of what you think of me. (B): Huh! Your silly grin says otherwise. But let's put all that aside for now. There is something I've been meaning to tell you. I'm afraid this might sound a bit...sentimental. However... I want to thank you. Because of you, I feel I can walk my fated path without losing myself. If I were alone, I might have lost perspective and become a harsh leader with a heart of ice. But I'm not alone. With you by my side, I'm somehow free to be not only a leader but...simply Edelgard. ** But you came back to me. With you by my side, I'm somehow free to be not only a leader but...simply Edelgard. Dialogue Tree:
A: I'm glad. B: You have many allies. Edelgard: True. I am fortunate to be surrounded by many wonderful companions. Nevertheless, you are...different from the rest. Until now, no one has been able to surpass me— much less command me. I have always been seen as an untouchable princess or emperor. No one spoke to me as an equal or met my gaze without flinching. It was lonely. Terribly lonely. The only person I could rely on as I tried to claw my way out of the darkness was myself. But you...you have been a brilliant light. Somehow, you have chased the darkness away. And for that... I will always be grateful.
**I'm not sure whether the change regarding this clause is because of Byleth’s gender or because of the route you choose.
S Support
Edelgard: Yes? Oh! It's you, Professor. I was certain it was Hubert coming to drag me back to my duties. "Your Majesty, you must know your supreme talents are needed at present. Why not gaze at these documents instead of the sky?" Dialogue Tree:
A: That sounds like Hubert. B: That didn't sound like Hubert at all. Edelgard (A): Doesn't it? And the worst part is that he's always right, so I can't even argue with him. (B): No? Well then. And here I thought my Hubert impression was second to none. But that's enough about Hubert for the moment. While I have your attention, I'd like to thank you for your help in that last battle. As you well know, I'm perfectly capable of commanding the army by myself. However, when you're around, it's somehow different. I'm not sure I can properly explain it. I suppose your perspective on the battlefield is simply sharper than mine. When you're devising tactics and tricks for us, it's almost as though you can read the enemy's mind. There's no getting around it. Your talent for strategy far exceeds my own. I'm quite jealous in all honesty. Dialogue Tree:
A: You have many talents that I lack. B: Sometimes, I'm jealous of you too. Edelgard (A): Is that a fact? Well, if you insist. (B): I suppose a flower from another's field is always more beautiful. I'll admit, I think of you as rather detached, so to hear that you have emotions such as jealousy is...something of a relief. Dialogue Tree:
A: I'm not detached. B: I could say the same of you. Edelgard (A): Oh, but you are! Don't even try to argue. But I suppose I'm much the same. I've also distanced myself from the ordinary world. (B): I can't deny it. Ever since I underwent those...procedures, I've certainly distanced myself from the ordinary world. It seems we were fated to be friends. Friends... That word somehow doesn't seem adequate. Besides, we've been friends for a long time, you and I. By now, we're so much more than that, at least in my mind. You know...instead of Edelgard, you can call me ust El. If you so please. That's what my parents and closest sisters used to call me when I was little. Now there's no one left who calls me El... But with you, well...I think I could allow it. In fact, it would mean a great deal to me. Byleth: Why is that? Edelgard: Why? Hmm... Well, you have stood beside me and shared my burdens. As I said, you are much more than a friend. In truth, you are like family to me. I suppose that's why.
Final Dialogue (S-supported?)
Edelgard: The children of the goddess have been defeated at last. The shape of the world will be forever changed. Humanity is free now. The world is ours once again. Can you believe it? Dialogue Tree:
A: I'm not sure. B: It isn't over yet. Edelgard: I see. Well, one thing is certain. The fate of this world depends on the choices we make. It's possible that people would have been happier continuing to mindlessly obey the goddess. Our work is far from over. And we can't ignore the possibility that our enemies will resurface one day. Byleth: True. There is still much to be done. Edelgard: We can't ignore the possibility that our enemies will resurface one day. In the end, the fate of this world depends on the choices we make. I don't know what the future holds, but...come what may, will you stay by my side? You chose to protect me at the Holy Tomb. Will you choose me again? What I'm trying to say is...I need you. Byleth: El... Please accept this gift. Edelgard: You called me El. That's... I... That means more than I can say. And this ring... It's lovely. Thank you, my dearest friend. I will happily accept it. I must admit, I feared my feelings would be unrequited. So long as I had you by my side, it never mattered how many enemies I amassed. You were all I needed. All this time, I longed to share my feelings with you, and it seems you wished for the same. Now, our wishes have come true. This feeling...it's overwhelming. Dialogue Tree:
A: I promise to always be there for you. B: Now, your burdens are mine to bear. Edelgard (A): I promise the same. Together, we can achieve anything. (B): Absolutely not—I won't allow it! From now on, we face the world and carry our burdens together. We will crush those who slither in the dark and restore peace and order to Fódlan. I will then find a suitable successor and hand over the reins of the Empire. When all that is done, it will be just the two of us. I look forward to starting our life together in the light of a glorious new dawn. Dialogue Tree:
A: That seems a lifetime away. B: Let's make it happen. Edelgard (A): It will be a long and difficult path, I'm afraid, but we must remain focused on our goals. (B): Yes, that is all we can do for now. We must remain focused on our goals. To think that I may truly call you my partner and equal now... The solitary reign of Edelgard has come to an end. From now on, we walk this path together. With time and care, the darkness shrouding this world will be lifted. You and I will become the light that shines over Fódlan...just as you have shined upon my life.
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