"The Falcon's Hunt"

"The Falcon's Hunt" is a World Quest that can be started in Tanit Camps and will be given immediately upon completing the .
==Steps==
# Wait till the next morning (08:00 – 12:00)
# Talk to Masseira
# Talk to Tadhla
# Go to the Red Vulture's lair
# Search for traces of the Red Vulture on the way
# Go to the Red Vulture's lair
# Enter the Red Vulture's lair
# Wait till the next morning (01:00 – 03:00)
# Go to the hiding place and wait until the Red Vulture returns to the lair
#* This step occurs if the player leaves the area before the next morning comes
# Hunt the Red Vulture/Hunt the Enraged Red Vulture
#* Version 1:
#** 
#* Version 2:
#** 
# Rest for a night and talk to Tadhla
# Go to the Scorpion's lair
# Enter the Scorpion's lair
# Conceal yourself in the hiding place
# Hunt the stunned Scorpion/Hunt the poisoned Scorpion/Hunt the Scorpion
#* Wave 1:
#** Version 1:
#*** 
#** Version 2:
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#** Version 3:
#*** 
#* Wave 2:
#** 
# Enter the Flying Serpent's cave
# Hunt the Flying Serpent
#* 
# Obtain Liloupar's fragment
# Report back to Masseira
==Gameplay Notes==
* Tadhla will fight alongside the player during steps 10 & 15 as an .
* If the player interacts with the shiny stuff in the Red Vulture's lair instead of waiting, the enraged version of the vulture will be fought.
* If the player chooses the viper venom bait when hunting the Scorpion, the Poisoned Scorpion will spawn with less health.
==Dialogue==
;(Talk to Tadhla, optional)
:Tadhla: Hello, the Master of the Jinni.
: How is your wound? Is it getting better?
::Tadhla: Nothing to worry about. No need to worry about me.
: Bye.
::Tadhla: Goodbye.
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Masseira, optional)
:Masseira: (...Tadhla... your growth is... too slow...)
;(Talk to Masseira)
:Masseira: Ah! If it isn't the esteemed Master of the Jinni, savior of my little Falcon.
:Masseira: I'm embarrassed to ask but could you do me another favor? It's a hunting task.
:Masseira: Simply put, this is about Tadhla's coming-of-age ceremony. Please witness her growth for me.
:Masseira: She could be a bit of a handful, but I promise you will be well compensated. So I'm wondering if you would like to...
:Paimon: Don't worry, just leave it to us!
:Liloupar: *sigh*...
: We accept your commission.
::Liloupar: *sigh* Really, must we...
: About the hunt...
::Masseira: It's the coming-of-age ceremony for Tadhla. I used to train the "Falcons" in the tribe personally, but now... I'm no longer as agile as I once was.
::Masseira: After the previous commission, Tadhla said you have her trust. This is why I want to ask you to join in and see the Falcon's growth.
:: I see. I'll help.
::Masseira: It's very kind of you. Please find Tadhla. She'll give you the details of this hunt.
: I have other plans.
::Masseira: Well then, I shall leave you alone.
;(Talk to Masseira again, optional)
:Masseira: Prey won't hunt themselves for us. Please go find Tadhla to learn what needs to be done.
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Tadhla, optional)
:Tadhla: (...Why can't you let me finish my coming-of-age ceremony on my own...)
;(Talk to Tadhla)
:Tadhla: Hello, thank you for your help.
:Paimon: Tadhla! Looks like you're in better spirits now! How's your wound now? Has it healed?
:Tadhla: Thank you for asking. Yes, it has healed... but left an indelible scar.
:Tadhla: No need to worry about me. Master... I mean, my father must have given you this commission.
:Liloupar: ...
: Alright...
: "Master"...?
::Tadhla: ...
: "Father"...?
::Tadhla: That's not the target for this hunt. My apologies.
:Tadhla: There are three targets for this hunt: the Red Vulture, the Scorpion, and the Flying Serpent.
:Tadhla: First, the Red Vulture. We have already confirmed its whereabouts. All that needs to be done is to track it down.
:Tadhla: But of course, if you have other priorities, I'll wait here until you're all set. Only the prey won't be as patient as I am...
: Let's go.
::Tadhla: Please follow me.
: I have to finish something else first.
::Tadhla: Don't worry, I'll be here waiting for you.
;(Talk to Tadhla again, if the conversation was exited)
:Tadhla: Hello. Are you ready to go?
: Let's go.
::Tadhla: Please follow me.
: I'm just passing by.
::Tadhla: Okay... I'll wait for you.
:Tadhla: Please follow me. We have already confirmed its whereabouts. All that needs to be done is to track it down.
:Tadhla: By the way, are you wearing any perfume?
:Paimon: No, why'd you ask?
:Tadhla: Great, neither am I.
;(Talk to Masseira, optional)
:Masseira: Ah, you're back. Is there something else you want to talk about? Or are you just looking to chat?
: About Tadhla...
::Masseira: I believe she will be a real Falcon after training with you.
: About the "coming-of-age ceremony"...
::Masseira: Act alone or with company and hunt formidable targets, become a qualified "Falcon" for the tribe, and deal with prey and enemies...
::Masseira: Simple.
: Bye.
::Masseira: Good luck with the hunt.
----
;(Approach the first glowing area)
:Tadhla: What is that over there?
;(Investigate the first glowing area)
:Tadhla: She must have dropped these while fighting over food... Female, smelling of carrion... She's had a good meal and should be back in the nest soon.
:Tadhla: Let's follow her back to the nest.
;(Approach the second glowing area)
:Tadhla: We're on the right track. There's more debris ahead.
;(Investigate the second glowing area)
:Tadhla: Droppings and weasel fur... There's still a little moisture. She's not too far away.
:Paimon: Hey! You shouldn't pinch it with your hands...
:Tadhla: Why? You want it?
:Paimon: Paimon doesn't want it!
:Tadhla: You can use them to cover your own scent. It will help.
;(Approach the third glowing area)
:Tadhla: What is that? Let's take a closer look.
;(Investigate the third glowing area)
:Tadhla: Paw prints... Ah, it's covered with sand. She landed here, apparently noticing that someone was following her...
:Paimon: Tadhla really has good eyesight.
:Tadhla: Shh... We could bump into her at any moment. Best not to startle her.
;(After investigating all 3 areas)
:Tadhla: I can smell the lair. Yes, it is right there.
:Tadhla: Well then, let's go.
;(If the player approaches the lair without investigating all areas)
:Tadhla: Wait, we should follow the trail— hmm?
:Tadhla: Please slow down, you'll alert the Red Vulture.
----
;(Approach the Red Vulture's lair)
:Tadhla: This is her lair.
:;(If the player did not investigate all areas)
::Tadhla: ...
::Tadhla: I don't know if you're purely reckless, or highly instinctual... But we still have time.
:Tadhla: Red Vultures are careful and wicked by nature. She's probably sensed the danger and fled already, leaving us an empty lair.
:Tadhla: Now we must wait with patience.
: When will the Red Vulture return?
::Tadhla: Not until she no longer feels in danger... Also, even if she senses our presence in the lair, she'd still be forced back here by the piercing cold of midnight.
: What's twinkling over there?
::Tadhla: "Fool's Gold." Red Vultures love collecting shiny stuff.
::Paimon: "Fool's Gold"... Hmm... Sounds like Fatui's hidden treasure...
::Liloupar: "Fool's Gold" are things that only simpletons would believe to be valuable.
::Paimon: Paimon certainly wouldn't fall for that!
::Tadhla: Shh... You wouldn't want to have any of those. They are mostly commonplace alloys like brass and bronze that are not worth much.
:Tadhla: We will stay here and wait until midnight. Please have a rest if you are tired. I'll keep watch.
:Paimon: Hmm... The Red Vulture won't be back anytime soon. Why don't we check out the first?
;(Talk to Tadhla - optional)
:Tadhla: ...She hasn't returned yet. Please stay put, or she'll be alarmed.
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Tadhla, optional)
:Tadhla: (...Don't think about it too much, Tadhla, you're just a Falcon...)
;(Approach the shiny stuff without waiting)
:Tadhla: What are you doing? Come back!
;(Approach the Red Vulture after waiting)
:Tadhla: Let's go.
;(After defeating the Red Vulture)
;(If all areas were investigated)
::Tadhla: You are such a talented hunter. No wonder Father commissioned you to help me with this hunt.
;(If not all areas were investigated)
::Tadhla: Please forgive me for having doubted you. You have proven that you are a talented hunter.
::Tadhla: We may operate under different approaches, but I must say you have amazing instincts...
:Tadhla: Please leave the rest to me. If you really are interested in this, I can teach you step by step.
: Please teach me.
::Tadhla: Very well.
::
::
: Uh... I'll pass.
::Tadhla: Suit yourselves.
::
:Tadhla: Hmm... The smell of blood. Good.
;(If all areas were investigated)
::Paimon: Paimon can smell it, too! Uh... Such a strong smell... Aren't you going to wash it off?
;(If not all areas were investigated)
::Paimon: Uh... The smell of blood is really strong! Aren't you going to wash it off or something?
:Tadhla: No, because we are going to hunt the Scorpion now.
:Liloupar: Scorpions are predators. They relish the smell of fresh blood.
:Tadhla: That's right.
:Paimon: Ohh... Alright... Paimon will hold her breath anyway!
:Tadhla: Do you need more rest or should we set out right now?
:Tadhla: It's decently chilly in this lair, our prey's meat should be able to stay overnight and not go bad... We could spend the night here to avoid the cold outside.
;(If all areas were investigated)
::Paimon: Sounds good to Paimon! The temperature feels just right in here. Let's all just get some good rest for the night!
;(If not all areas were investigated)
::Paimon: Yep yep, let's get some good rest while it's still chilly and cozy in here.
:Liloupar: It appears that the little one desires to be slothful again.
:Paimon: Hmph, Paimon knows when she feels cold and tired! Not everyone is immune to temperature changes like you!
:
:Tadhla: ...
: About Masseira...
::Tadhla: He is my father. I am his "Falcon."
:: ...
:::Tadhla: ...
:: And...?
:::Tadhla: Talking the talk is the doings of parrots. Falcons only walk the walk.
: About you...
::Tadhla: About me...?
::Tadhla: There's nothing much to say about me... Are you sure you want to know more about me?
:: Is that so strange?
:::Tadhla: I am a Falcon. I am only allowed to learn about my prey, not any other way around.
:::Tadhla: So... I am sorry, but I will not betray myself to you.
:::Liloupar: Be that so? Some advice to you, child: Think for yourself.
:: I want to know what kind of person I am working with.
:::Tadhla: "Person"? No. A "Falcon"? Yes.
:::Tadhla: Please rest assured. I will not disobey you or leave you behind. It is Father who entrusted me to you.
:::Liloupar: Heh... A blind-folded Falcon. In what world would she care about how beautiful she is?
:Tadhla: Did you rest well? Are we ready to go?
: Let's go and continue the hunt.
::Tadhla: Please follow me.
: I have some other things to do. I'll be back later.
::Tadhla: Suit yourselves.
;(Obtain )
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Tadhla, optional)
:Tadhla: (...Don't think about it too much, Tadhla, you're just a Falcon...)
----
;(Approach the marked area)
:Liloupar: Paimon, you've been holding your nose the whole time.
:Paimon: Because it stinks of blood...
:Liloupar: But all the scents that greet me are from wild creatures... Ah, it is not so foul.
:Paimon: Ah, speaking of which, where "is" your nose?
:Liloupar: Hmph, be silent...
;(Approach the marked area)
:Tadhla: Here we are.
:Tadhla: Scorpions are only active under the veil of night. There is still some time before the night falls. Why don't we plan how we hunt the Scorpion?
:Tadhla: First option, we can mix the secretions of Sand Grease Pupa with a few ground poisonous mushrooms. Secretions of Sand Grease Pupa should lure the Scorpion to take the bait, then ground poisonous mushrooms can paralyze the Scorpion.
:Tadhla: The toxin is not strong enough to kill it, but would very well suffice to immobilize it.
:Tadhla: Or, we can mash up a mixture of Henna Berries and viper venom. Then make some poisonous bait by adding fresh meat into the mush. We fight fire with fire.
:Tadhla: But viper venom is a rare resource. It'll be a huge waste to use it all for the bait... I'll adjust the portions to make sure the bait is just poisonous enough to weaken the Scorpion but not kill it.
:Tadhla: There's also a third method... Not a clever one though. We risk our lives to hunt it down without any of preparation.
:Tadhla: But this method has its merits, too. It avoids any contamination so that we can extract the purest Scorpion venom.
:Tadhla: I'll leave the final choice to you. Please take your time.
:Tadhla: Oh, one more thing. When fighting with the Scorpion, we must be very careful. Its toxin can be lethal.
: Let's use the paralyzing poisonous bait.
::Tadhla: Very well... Are there any cuts or scratches on your hands?
::
::Tadhla: It's working. Let's go!
: Let's use the viper venom bait.
::Tadhla: Be careful and don't cut yourself. It'll be a disaster if viper venom gets into your body.
::
::Tadhla: It has been weakened. Let's go!
: I don't need any bait.
::Tadhla: Then I will watch your back.
;(Talk to Tadhla)
:Tadhla: We need to wait patiently... They should've smelled the blood, but they wont be active before the night falls.
;(After hiding)
:Tadhla: It's here. Let's go!
;(After defeating the first scorpion)
:Paimon: Huh!? How is there another one?
;(After defeating the second scorpion)
:Tadhla: ...Thank you. You didn't have to do this for me.
: Are you alright?
::Tadhla: I'm fine.
::Paimon: You are bleeding...
::Tadhla: It's nothing. Just a scratch.
: Are you hurt?
::Tadhla: No... Um... Just a little bit, but it doesn't matter.
::Paimon: Don't push yourself too hard.
::Tadhla: I won't. Thank you, Paimon.
:Tadhla: Alright... Next up, dissection.
: Can I take a look?
::Tadhla: ...?
::Tadhla: Pfft...
::Paimon: Eh? What's so funny?
::Liloupar: Pretty uncommon for a Falcon, I would say.
::Tadhla: It's just... It's kind of funny when you suddenly asked to see how I dissect the Scorpion.
::Tadhla: I barely know anyone else who is as interested in taking apart prey as you are. Or are you interested in this for some other reason?
:: I'm just worried that your hands might shake.
::Tadhla: They do not shake when I hunt. Nor will they shake when I harvest my prey.
::Tadhla: No need to worry. I am a "Falcon," after all...
::
::
: You should take a break.
::Tadhla: No... If not preserved properly, the poison glands will spoil in the air and become useless.
::
:Tadhla: See? It's just a scratch. For a Falcon, it's nothing to worry about.
:Tadhla: Alright, we still need to hunt the Flying Serpent. Let's go.
;(Obtain )
:Tadhla: ...
:Paimon: Tadhla, you don't look so well. Do you need some rest?
:Tadhla: I'm fine.
:Liloupar: Falcons get injured, too. There's no need to be ashamed of such facts, little one.
:Tadhla: I'm not.
----
;(Enter the Flying Serpent's cave)
:Liloupar: Wait... I feel it... The familiar... pain.
:Liloupar: It is my soul, my fragments... One is around here...
:Tadhla: This place is a habitat for flying serpents. Seems this oasis is powered by one of the Jinni's fragments and has become an ecosystem for them...
:Liloupar: That's right. Uh... No, I can't sense the fragment due to the interference of the flying serpents here. Their scents are too thick, too pungent...
:Paimon: Then let's go deep and take them down!
:Tadhla: Yes...
:Liloupar: I guess you wanted to say "Let's go!" but you'd better stand down and take a break.
:Tadhla: ...I'll check the Flying Serpent up ahead.
:Tadhla: ...
:Paimon: Tadhla! Are you alright?
:Tadhla: *pant* Yes...
:Liloupar: She means to say that "It hurts."
:Tadhla: I... Do not...
: It's okay. Let me do it.
::Paimon: Yes, you should get some rest!
: Leave the rest to me.
::Paimon: Yes, from now on, you can totally count on us! Umm, Paimon means you can totally count on !
:Tadhla: ...
;(Talk to Tadhla, optional)
:Tadhla: *pant* If you need my assistance... please let me know, anytime.
:You should have a rest here.
::Tadhla: ...
:Your condition is not suitable for hunting.
::Tadhla: Hmph...
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Tadhla, optional)
:Tadhla: (...So thirsty... and hurting... and cold...)
;(After defeating the Flying Serpent)
:Tadhla: Sorry for not being helpful...
:Paimon: Don't say that, you deserve some rest! There's nothing wrong with us helping out when you're not feeling so well. We're friends after all!
:Tadhla: I am but a Falcon of Masseira's.
: And a friend of ours.
::Tadhla: ...
::Tadhla: Fine.
: We see you only as our friend.
::Tadhla: ...
::Tadhla: Thank you.
:Liloupar: Ah... Pardon me, my master, but I... sense my fragment nearby.
:Tadhla: ...It's okay. I'll go take care of our prey.
;(Obtain )
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Tadhla, optional)
:Tadhla: (...I must not show weakness, or look afraid...)
;(Talk to Tadhla, optional)
:Tadhla: Did you finish dealing with the Jinn matter?
: Not yet...
::Tadhla: Please don't worry about me. I'm still busy with something...
: How is your wound? Is it getting better?
::Tadhla: Yes, it doesn't hurt anymore. *grunt* It's okay now.
;(Obtain Liloupar's fragment)
:
:
:
:Liloupar: My master, are you feeling alright?
: It's... Gurabad. Again...
: My head really hurts...
:Liloupar: Apologies. Experiencing a Jinni's memories is not necessarily always a pleasant experience.
: Liloupar, what have you done...
:Liloupar: What have I done? You should see what they have done... With just a nudge, they would have cast themselves down the vile path toward certain ruination.
:Liloupar: The fall of Gurabad... is just a prologue. I merely revealed what torments await.
:Liloupar: Alright, now is not the time for such a topic... Your friends are waiting for you to wake up.
:Paimon: Are you awake? Can you not always scare Paimon to death!?
:Tadhla: Oh, you are finally awake. Paimon was so worried about you...
:Paimon: So was Tadhla! When you fell unconscious, she was really nervous and almost cried! Paimon thinks you owe Tadhla an apology!
:Tadhla: I was not...
: I didn't mean to make you worry, Tadhla. I'm sorry.
::Tadhla: ...
::Tadhla: A hunter does not apologize to a Falcon.
::Tadhla: It's nothing.
:: How is your wound now?
: Please don't push yourself too hard.
::Tadhla: It's nothing.
:: How is your wound now?
:Tadhla: Hmm... It's been better. Let's head back.
:Liloupar: She's shaking, as if having a fever... It's the Scorpion's toxin. I know it well.
:Liloupar: It is not lethal. But the effects are still deleterious in pain and harm... She will need to rest.
:Tadhla: No need. I'm okay.
:Liloupar: For now, perhaps. Yet, time is like a fraying blade in the desert. Soon, the toxins and the heat will unite against your flesh, inflicting dehydration, and drawing you closer to the rapids of demise.
:Tadhla: ...
:Liloupar: A good Falcon knows to cherish their life. Or they will become a burden and be eliminated. Be you a foolish Falcon, child?
:Tadhla: ...
:Paimon: That's enough, Liloupar. Don't be so harsh to her! And Tadhla, stop treating yourself this way... We really should get some rest before we go!
: Liloupar has a point.
: Paimon's right.
:Tadhla: Ah... I'm sorry.
:Paimon: There is no need to apologize! This cave should be able to block out the cold winds at night. Let's set up a campfire right here!
:Tadhla: Good idea... Let me help... *grunt*
:Paimon: Don't worry, we got this. We're experts when it comes to building a campfire!
:
:
:Tadhla: Time to get up. Let's go.
:Paimon: You look a lot better, Tadhla. How are you feeling?
:Tadhla: I'm feeling much better now... Come on, let's go.
:Liloupar: Pretty soon the day will be searing hot under the sun. If we want to return to the tribe safe and sound, we need to go now.
:Tadhla: ...
:Paimon: Eh? What's wrong Tadhla? Are you still feeling unwell?
:Tadhla: No, I'm great.
:Liloupar: Should you bear words, give them unto my master now.
:Tadhla: ...
:Tadhla: I... I am very happy to hunt with you.
:Tadhla: Thank you.
:Liloupar: Well... that's a first for a Falcon.
----
;(Talk to Masseira)
:Masseira: Ah, esteemed master of the Jinni! And eh... Hmm. I see you have both returned.
: (Hand over the prey)
:Masseira: A little later than I expected. What happened, my little Falcon?
:Tadhla: It's embarrassing to say. I... I got injured. But thanks to the Master of the Jinni, I'm okay now.
:Masseira: ...
:Masseira: Good, very good. It's good to see you're alright.
:Masseira: Esteemed Master of the Jinni, did my Falcon hold you back?
: Tadhla has done me a big favor.
::Masseira: Is that so...
::Masseira: Very well. Thank you very much.
: We had a great time.
::Masseira: Oh, a great time?
::Masseira: Very well. Thank you very much.
: Please do not have such doubts. Tadhla is extremely capable.
::Masseira: I know that, of course. She's my Falcon, after all.
:Masseira: But... Falcons belong to hunters, not the earth. Once Falcons get attached to the world, their senses and claws will be dull. If that happens, how can I expect them to hunt for me?
:Paimon: That doesn't make any sense to Paimon... But hearing you going on and on about Falcons surely makes Paimon irritated!
:Paimon: Tadhla is human, and our friend! Not some sort of so-called "Falcon"!
:Masseira: "Friend," huh?
:Tadhla: No... It's not like that...
:Masseira: I will deal with you later.
:Masseira: Haha, please, don't get me wrong! I am most happy that my little Falcon has made some new friends! Truly, I am.
:Masseira: Here, this is your payment. Please do come find me later. I'll probably have other commissions for you.
;(The Traveler and Paimon leave)
:Tadhla: ...
:Masseira: ...
:Masseira: My little Falcon, let's talk about your next "hunt," shall we?
;(Talk to Masseira, optional)
:Masseira: Ah, if it isn't the esteemed Master of the Jinni. What can I do for you?
: About Tadhla...
::Masseira: She likes you, I can see that.
::Masseira: Don't worry, I'll leave her be. To be young... Right?
::Masseira: I'll encourage her to express her feelings. As her elder and her father, this is a duty to which I am bound. There's no need for you to worry about her. Truly.
: About the "coming-of-age ceremony"...
::Masseira: Thank you for helping her complete her coming-of-age ceremony. I was right to trust you.
::Masseira: Next she will accept her first hunting mission as a qualified Falcon.
::Masseira: By then, hehe, please witness her growth in person.
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Masseira, optional)
:Masseira: (...Before the mist of the morning, before the mirage of the noon, my Falcon takes off...)
;(Talk to Tadhla, optional)
:Tadhla: (Tadhla avoids eye contact and lowers her head nervously).
: Are you alright?
::Tadhla: Sorry, the hunt is over. I am Father's "Falcon."
::Tadhla: But I'm feeling great. Don't worry about me.
::;(Proceed to next dialogue set)
: About your relationship with Masseira...
::Tadhla: As I said, he is my father, and I am his Falcon. I follow his orders. I hunt for him, risk my life for him, as he is the will of the Tanit.
::Tadhla: When the day comes that I cannot fully execute my Father's orders, then my life as a Falcon will end.
::;(Proceed to next dialogue set)
;(Continue from previous dialogue set)
: That's pretty extreme...
::Tadhla: Extreme, huh? I'm not sure about that. I've always lived like this ever since I was a child.
: Haven't you ever thought about living for yourself?
::Tadhla: ...
::Tadhla: No. Never. I never had such thoughts, or expectations.
::Tadhla: The desert is a place of indifference and brutality, where I have no time to think for my own good. Without me, my tribe lives on just the same. However, without my tribe, there is no way I will survive.
:Tadhla: Well... But, the stories of you and Paimon, and the adventures that you two experienced...
:Tadhla: Should there be a chance, I would really want to hear more of them.
:Paimon: No problem! We have tons of stories to tell!
: Yes, I'll tell you all of them.
: We can talk about them any time you want.
:Tadhla: Pfft...
:Tadhla: Ahem, sorry. I'm just very happy. Thank you, the Master of the Jinni. Um, I mean, thank you, .
;(Use Nahida's All Schemes to Know on Tadhla, optional)
:Tadhla: (...The next hunt, huh...)
==Video Guides==
==Trivia==
* The Enraged Red Vulture's title is a reference to from .
==Other Languages==
==Change History==
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