For a smile as wide as a country sunrise
Well, it has been a month now since our last adventure and getting everyone safely home again. Ashley, one of the girls that had gone along to protect my family was killed in that final free for all. That woman of the house stabbed her, which is why Storm attacked her. Everyone else was fine, though suffering a bit nonetheless from the stress of the whole ordeal.
We are sitting in the library again right now, our favorite room it seems, just talking about things. Sky was sitting on one side of me and Crystal on the other side. “That was sure good the way you yelled about ‘the wrath of the Kat’, Crystal,” said Sky, “it really messed up the attackers.” “Yes, that was perfect timing Kat, I mean, Crystal,” I added, “now you are getting me mixed up.”
Sky and Crystal laughed. Some of the girls came in just then with fresh donuts and coffee. Baldwin was at the front door 2 minutes later. “How does he always know when there are fresh donuts?” asked Sky. “Well, today I called him to let him know,” admitted Annelie. Everyone laughed. “Well, I am sure glad you have your memory back now anyway,” said Sky.
“Yes, that does feel good,” I said, “guess I just needed a good shock to get things unlocked. Too bad though.” “How is Muffin doing?” asked Baldwin. “She is back to normal mostly,” I said, “and the kittens are helping her with exercising. And Storm has been amazing, pulling Muffin around in that little wagon, carrying her up to her spot at the table, waiting on her paw and foot.”
Everyone laughed again. Mac and John finally came into the library, they had been waiting in the kitchen for the next fresh batch of donuts. John seems to have more lives than a cat. “I think you need to do some exercising too John,” said Sky, “that stomach of yours is getting bigger all the time.” “Well, I have not been able to do much lately,” he said, “but I will soon be back in shape.”
“Pear shape?” asked Angel. Everyone laughed again. “You just wait and see,” he said, “that will disappear soon.” “You just need to wrestle with Rock for a while,” said Annelie. “Sure,” said Rock, “I need a partner.” “You need about 4 partners, all at once,” said John, “but I will not be one of them.” Rock laughed so much he nearly choked on his donut.
Poor Kristina, she always wanted a cat and she was overjoyed when she could begin looking after MC. Now she is without a cat again. However, Kat, I mean Crystal, (I wish she would not mix me up like that) is going to take the cats to the cat shelter in the city and see if they can find one for Kristina. Mac, John and Rock will be going along too for protection.
I do not want any of the girls going along though or all of them will be bringing a cat home, whether it can talk or not. So no one is going to know about this trip, until afterward. I hope. Secrecy is key here so no one will know about it except those 4 that are going. And the cats, of course. They are the weak link in this chain, but hopefully I have bribed them sufficiently so they will keep quiet.
Our next business will be to track down Toledo. In reality, he is to blame for the death of MC and Ashley. If it was not for him and Carmen my family would not have needed to go into hiding and MC and Ashley would still be alive today. Sigh. Doing things without MC around is not going to be the same at all. But the kittens are both ready for joining in with our cases now and they were well trained by the 3 older cats.
Kyan and Cinnamon are full members of our team now, we need them anyway to replace Ashley and Vince. Kathee and Tamara have their new identities now and new names. Muffin picked the one for Kathee which she really likes. She is now Felina, the i is pronounced like an e. Tamara is now Tiffany. Each girl was given 3 names to choose from, though Kathee asked Muffin to choose the one she liked best.
The morning mail arrived next and in there a letter from a possible client. Some people own a castle and have had it in the family since around 1850, but now someone has come along with a title for the property that he says was stolen from his family at that time, by their family.
Now, their title deed has disappeared and they have no way to prove their ownership, so it looks like this man will win his case and they will be tossed out. They would like us to help find their title deed and prove this man has no claim to their castle. “Hmm, sounds like an interesting case,” I said. Everyone else agreed…
The End. But continuing with a new story “The Case of the Mysterious Castle”.
Β©2023 Steve McLeod.
I liked the way this one wrapped up. It was a very nice transition to the next chapter!πππ
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Thanks. Yes, we get a new case to look forward to and in another old castle too, something that is abundant over in Europe. And a case that might be a little more normal instead of fighting with our enemies all the time. I hope so at least. But one never knows about that.π€π©π©πΌπΌπΌπΌπ΅οΈββοΈ
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I like castle π° π cases! Lots of hidden things and history to keep in mind!ππππ
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Yes indeed! Easy to add in all those secret passages, rooms and such. Plus you never know what might be found hidden away, maybe some old treasure!π€π©π©πΌπΌπΌπΌπ΅οΈββοΈ
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That’s for sure!! Plus it’s just plain more fun!!πππ
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Yep, but I can just imagine what the cats will say when they find out, especially Muffin. “Ghosts! Say no, we unpack!”ππ»π
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She will have the younger cats π to support her, younger ones are less likely to believe in ghosts!πππ€
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True, but don’t forget, Muffin has been teaching those kittens! Yep, Muffin is the old cat in the series now.πΌπΌπΌπΌπ΅οΈββοΈ
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π«£π€«shhh… becareful!! Don’t let her hear you say that stuff!!
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Yeah, true enough, I don’t want sore feet. Good thing she is sleeping right now. I wonder what kind of cat Kat, I mean Crystal, will find for Kristina?π€π©π©πΊπ΅οΈββοΈ
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A tabby would be my guess…π€
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hard to say, hard to say.π€
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Good morning Dusty!π You up yet?π€
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I think so…π€ At least I can see tonight.π
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Well, that is a big plus! Now you can read today’s chapter!ππ΅οΈββοΈ
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Alrighty! I was hoping to hear you say you that!π brb
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Okie and dokie.
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Ok! I’m back!π
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Are you back already? Wow, that was fast! It was a short chapter though. How’s the shoulder today?
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About the same. I only forgot once today, that I shouldn’t try to raise my arm when extended.π¬π©π
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Well, now you have the weekend to let it rest…and keep it in a sling! Yeah, I know, you won’t.ππ
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I will rest it! The laundry will just need to wait.πππ€
I only need to get a few things at the grocery. So it should be a quiet weekend.
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Good, that’s the way to do it. I just got the bird feeders in. Muffin and I heard a noise out there and that reminded me to get them.π²π» It was 52 today, finally getting back to some warmer weather. Still below normal though, but we’re getting there.ππ
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That’s definitely getting better!π Soon you’ll be basking in the 60 degree heat and hoping for cooler weather!ππππ
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You sound like my former landlord, that’s what she would say. She already said one day that it was such a warm day and it was only 37. Sigh.π²ππ
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π€π€π€ I’m from MN, remember??ππ
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That’s true!ππI don’t get it…π€π
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I’ve heard that exact same thing!π
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That’s probably because you’re from MN.π€ͺππΉ
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Most likely!π€£π€£
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It’s a possibility anyway.ππΉ
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I can’t believe some people up in the northern climates actually think that any temp over 75 is too hot!!π³π²
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My former landlord and a friend have both told me that it gets too hot when it is over 68. Another lady I spoke to said it was much too hot when the temp was 77. Just hard to imagine.π²π²π€ͺ
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It’s just starting to warm up when it hits 80 for me!πππ
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I’m the same way, same way!!ππΉ
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Warmer is definitely better!!ππ
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My thoughts most exactly for truly!ππ
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What do you have planned for the weekend? Going anywhere other than Church?
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Nope, no other plans. Need to do laundry tomorrow and do some cleaning too. I think it’s supposed to be cloudy again too. Was supposed to be sunny today, that lasted until 11, then it was mostly cloudy. Must admit, I’m still kinda sorta stressed right now so don’t want to go out anywhere. I am getting lots done this week though.
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That’s completely understandable. π
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Hopefully things will get back to normal next week.ππΊ
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Yeah, I’m feeling the same way. The last few weeks of work have been more stressful than usual.
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Your boss is deliberately tossing more work at you! It’s jealousy!π€¨
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Naw… I don’t think that… it’s just a time crunch and expectations… it will pass.
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Aha! I was right! He’s making you work overtime now!
Well, it’s getting late so best get to bed again.π₯±π
Good night, sleep well, sleep late, don’t squeak the rusty gate! More chattering tomorrow!πππ΄π΄
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Ya beat me to it again!!π
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I just said that! Good night again!π
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GN!ππ
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Good morning Dusty!ππ You awake yet?π€ New chapter to read!ππ΅οΈββοΈ
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I am here! Sorry the chime just chimed now!
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Wow, half an hour later! Your phone is slow!π
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It is! I also lost track of time and forgot to check.. so it’s a combo affect ππ
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Aha! Your clock is slow too!π²
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That would be me..ππ
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Are you the number kind or the face kind?π€ͺ
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Numbers! The clock face to fuzzy to read anymore π
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Ooooo, that’s bad, you need to get your eyes checked!π€¨
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I need to get them changed! The glasses work fine!ππ
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They work fine for what? Starting fires?ππ
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Ha! And HA ha!ππ
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Must admit, I liked it too! One of my better ones lately.ππΉ
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Let’s hope you left lots of room for improvements!π€¨πππ
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When you’re at the top already there’s no room for improvement.π
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But it’s a long way back down!ππ
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But it’s fast if you fall!ππΉ
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And a sudden stop at the bottom!π
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Air bags.π
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That’s true! If you’re so equipped!πππ
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In the soles of shoes.π€ͺ
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Oh platform shoes with airbags!!ππ
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Who needs a platform? Just shoes work fine.
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Kinda like Inspector Gadget?ππ
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Wow, haven’t heard about him in a tree’s age!π²
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I know! My girls used to watch him! Go go gadget arms!!ππ
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Sounds like dad used to watch also!ππΉ
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Maybe once or twice??ππππππ
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Yep I would agree with that!ππΉ
Well, time for bed, early morning in the morning.π₯±
Good night Inspector!ππ΄ Sleep well and more chattering coming around tomorrow!ππ
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Alrighty! Good Night π΄ π₯± π π β¨οΈ
Chatter more tomorrow!π
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My allergies have been burning my eyes from the minute I woke up this morning!ππ€§
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And you were laughing when I said that. I still say it’s something inside your apartment that is doing it.
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It certainly could be! Or it coukd be the rain last night I ut a bunch pollen it the air?π€§
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Rain doesn’t put pollen in the air, it washes pollen out of the air and makes it all nice and clean and easy to breathe.π
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Hey Dusty, wake up, time to rise and shine!
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I’m here finally!!π΄
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I’m back, had to feed Muffin and get the feeders in. Feels kinda cool out there with that strong north wind blowing again. Sigh.π
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Oh, oh!π¬π¬ I hope it stays above freezing π₯Ά
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Supposed to be 30 tonight and tomorrow night too. It should be 45 to 50 at night this time of year. We got up to 48 today. Oh, sun just came out, looks nice!ππ
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Sweet!π π βοΈ At least you were able to see it!!π
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Yep, but only for a minute. Sigh.
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A minute can be a lifetime ππ
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For me it barely gets me across the room!ππ²
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Well, you are Super Steve!π Able to turn out the light and be in bed before it gets dark!πππππππ
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That’s because I’m already in bed when I turn out the light!ππΉπ΄
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Yeah! You cheat!π€¨π€¨π
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It’s called using my intellect.π
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What’s a lect?π€π€π€
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Opposite of getting e lect.ππΉππΉBoy, I’m riding high tonight!
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Better watch for low bridges!!ππ
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The only bridge around here is the drawbridge!
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What’s it drawing??π€π€
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Nothing, it doesn’t work.π
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Broken lead in the pencil βοΈ ππ
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Broken chains on the pulleys.
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That will do it!π
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But this castle never had a drawbridge, they just made one for the tourists.π€
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Always comes in handy for that I guess!
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Yep, and they have been planning on turning this place into a tourist destination since they are so close to the city.π
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That could be the motive for Andrew!!π€π³
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Seems like a lot of work for a lot of work.π€π΅οΈββοΈ
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That’s true! Must be a hidden treasure then!π€
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Yep, I’m convinced of that too!π€π΅οΈββοΈ
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We’ll find out!π
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I really hate to duck out on you, but I’m gonna go find some ice and Tylenol and go to bed. Sleep Good. I’ll be here tomorrow and feeling better. I hope
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Okay, no problem. Hope you can sleep good tonight. More chattering tomorrow!πππ΄
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Nice ending to the story. It sounds like this is a big time of transition for the team. Your new case is sure to have many twists and turns.
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Yep, a transition for sure, but we are ready for the next adventure at this castle! I hope so anyway.π€π©πΌπΌπΌπΌπ»π΅οΈββοΈ
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Yes, there are sure to be the unexpected but you will handle it.
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I sure hope so, but something bothers me about this one.π€π΅οΈββοΈ
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Follow your gut and think about not taking the case.
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Too late, we’re already involved and it might be rather interesting. Chapter 3 won’t be out until tomorrow.π€π©πΌπΌπΌπΌπ»π΅οΈββοΈ
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Oh well, you will probably enjoy all the challenges of this case.
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Yes indeed, it gets more interesting all the time!
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Another ending which I did not expect !π€βοΈ..Could you use one of the kittens to replace MC ? …interesting new case ! Anticipating newsaga…π΅οΈββοΈπΌπΌπ©π©π©βπ¦±π©βπ¦°π©βπ¦³
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Well, both kittens are now ready for action so they will take over MC’s spot together. But the fun times between Muffin and MC are done with, so there will need to be some changes somehow. Yep, we are ready for our new adventure at this castle! I hope so anyway.π€π©πΌπΌπΌπΌπ»π΅οΈββοΈ
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