| Gathering: Beach Night | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 6 2013, 02:06 PM (1,940 Views) | |
| KosST | Jan 6 2013, 02:06 PM Post #1 |
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(Starting next public scene – private scenes may of course continue) Invitations had been hand sent to each member of the coterie, rather than waiting for the word of mouth to spread to them. Invitations consisted of a small package, which had the following enclosed: -A hand-written message from Sophie indicating how delighted she would be to have each recipient arrive, as they would be guests of honor, and they should arrive approximately an hour or so after the gathering officially begins -A small business card bearing an image of logo for a company called "Celebration Enterprises," which you are instructed to present at the door -A clearly well made, clearly expensive, clearly tailored swimsuit. The next main gathering had been finally announced. Sophie Labeaux had been busy negotiating with the operators of the Mandalay Bay to arrange for an exclusive night-time concert at the Moorea Beach club. (http://www.mandalaybay.com/beach/moorea-beach-club/http://www.mandalaybay.com/beach/moorea-beach-club/ ) With a DJ spinning a mix and a maybe a dozen blood-dolls lounging around the beach and cooking smores, it's a decidedly different tone from the reserved previous gathering held at the art gallery. Some of the more formal Kindred would likely appear out of place. It would be absurd to think that everyone would be wearing swim-wear, right? Right? ![]() At the entrance to the beach area, there are two large men blocking access. A large sign indicates "PRIVATE PARTY" but some added muscle couldn't hurt. They stand in front of the most accessible entrance, though there are ways in and out for enterprising individuals and those who can turn invisible. As coterie members arrive, they ask to see an invitation. Upon being shown the business card, they bow and open the door to allow access. As you proceed through, you see that the guards then get on a radio and say "Notable guest near entrance." The party already appears to be in full swing. Though it is dark and mysterious out, pockets of light thrown by lamps and fire-pits show Kindred huddled in conversation. Some individuals are also clearly enjoying the pools as well. Topless blood-dolls wander the pool area carrying drinks, though mostly only the other Kine seem interested in partaking. It is clear that some Kindred are not accustomed to this environment, wearing fine clothes and sitting near the fires rather than embracing the pool party atmosphere. ![]() Before the coterie gets too far, the Mistress of Elysium herself makes an appearance near the entrance. She wears a cover-up, though clearly has occasionally been in the pool given her dripping hair. She greets incoming Kindred. "So good to see you! So glad you came! Please, feel free to mingle for a while. Also, enjoy and please partake of any of the refreshments you see before you - the night is yours, after all. At some point, I know a few of the Primogen wanted to talk to the group as a whole, and I've tried to... encourage people to ask about your experiences. So.. some Kindred may come up and gossip. Anyway, have a great time! Next part of the event is in ninety or so, so relax before then!" Sophie then leaves the coterie to mingle. |
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| Kara | Jan 7 2013, 02:42 PM Post #2 |
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One full hour and a few minutes after the official beginning of gathering, Ariadne slinks up to the bouncers, showing the business card with a notable lack of confidence. She scurries past them fast enough, Birkenstock knock-offs carrying her to the main area and allowing her a look at the gathering Kindred - and also letting them more than a fleeting glance at the fact that, aside from her feet, the whole of her form below the neck is obscured by the large, nautical-themed...cover up? towel ...blanket? wrapped around her. A quick set of nods and a mumbled thanks follow Sophie's greeting, at which point Ariadne lingers near the entrance, looking entirely uncertain of what to do with herself. |
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| Daniel | Jan 8 2013, 10:15 PM Post #3 |
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"Are they ever actually gonna see us in jackets?" Whiskey grumbles to no one in particular as the Brides present their cards to the bouncers of Mandalay Bay. "Tuxes one night, trunks the next, wouldn't surprise me if she threw a goddamn ugly sweater party next." "I'm not complaining. Free eats, the city kissing our asses, I'll swap out the jacket for a night," Tasha replies. As Whiskey and Dana narrow their eyes at her, she is quick to add, "It's just a night." The three adjourn to the changing rooms immediately inside the club. Dana is quickest to emerge, stashing her boots and leather for a pair of cheap flip-flops and a short, flowing one-piece suit courtesy of the Mistress of Elysium. ![]() As she goes into the pool area proper, she talks with Sophie far more than the other members of the coterie, or the city as a whole, might have expected. The two laugh together about something or other before the Mistress is called to more pressing business. She notices Ariadne standing awkwardly, and there as an awkward moment as she decides how (or if) to approach her. But she does, saying "You ain't a fan of this kinda stuff, are you?" |
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| Holy | Jan 9 2013, 05:56 PM Post #4 |
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Killjoy slinks into the scene, tight black tank top tucked into a set of purple cargo beach-trunks. Yellow socks peek out from a pair of treated leather boots. Two bracelets encircle his wrists which match a set of trinkets adorning a cord necklace which drapes low across his chest. Anyone watching might catch him looking at the closest "toptional" mortal and frowning to himself.![]() Still, he doesn't buck the vibe, and begins to make the rounds, offering a nod to Dana and Ariadne, but not interrupting the conversation. He seems content to play the role of guest of honor, allowing himself to be approached tonight rather than the other-way-round. |
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| Kara | Jan 10 2013, 09:38 AM Post #5 |
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Ariadne grips at the almost-blanket around and offers a slight shake of her head. "Don't get to many parties. Last swimming I did was in Far Cry." Her eyes flick mostly toward Dana. "Guess it's more important to just be here than actually swim. Or whatever." As Killjoy makes his appearance, Ariadne's gaze locks onto him, following for almost a full minute before moving back to Dana, then the pool, then the ground. Edited by Kara, Jan 10 2013, 09:39 AM.
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| Daniel | Jan 10 2013, 12:51 PM Post #6 |
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"Far Cry? What?" Dana is genuinely confused, but shakes it off. "But yeah, you're right. Hell, you couldn't pay some of these capes to get out of their suits," gesturing to the out-of-place Invictus and Alabaster Staircase elders. Killjoy's entrance also attracts Dana's attention; she studies him for a few seconds and cannot stifle an uncharacteristic giggle. "Oh shit, yellow socks with boots? If Sophie actually sent him that... and he actually wore it... oh wow. Still, guess we're guests of honor, who's gonna care?" Ariadne seems lost in her gaze for a while more, leading Dana to say worriedly, "Uh, I mean, it ain't that big a deal. You got some kinda problem with Killjoy?" |
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| Kara | Jan 10 2013, 01:12 PM Post #7 |
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"It's..." She pauses for a moment before finishing her thought in a mumble. "Far Cry's a game." At Dana's other question, though, she looks back at Killjoy. "Maybe. Not sure what to make of him sometimes." She glances at the other woman now. "What do you think? Of him." |
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| Holy | Jan 10 2013, 01:18 PM Post #8 |
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Oblivious to the attention of the gossip-girls, Salvador settles at a table right at poolside. He seems to make the exact same observation as Dana (about the stuffy elders, not his socks), and strips down to only his purple trunks, soon enough slipping into the pool itself, limiting his access to those willing to get wet.
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| Daniel | Jan 10 2013, 01:46 PM Post #9 |
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"Well, I don't exactly have a problem with him... I mean, he's not my favorite guy in the world either. Seems like he can handle himself, but don't always like to. Like he's holding back, trying to be some goody-two-shoes half the time. The other half, he's unloading a fuckin' shotgun. Yeah, 'don't know what to make of him' seems about right." She rolls her eyes, "Though if you ask Tasha, you might get another answer. I think she's got a thing for him, but whatever. 'Damsel in distress' or some bullshit." |
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| Kara | Jan 11 2013, 11:11 AM Post #10 |
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That last statement brings Ariadne's gaze back to Dana, the muscles around one eye tightening in an expression of mild disbelief. "Well." She looks at the pool again and, with a sigh, starts to discard the blanket on a nearby lounging chair. given the style of the swimsuit she wears, it's not hard to see why the former Shadow might have felt more comfortable wrapped in a cocoon of fabric.![]() Ariadne's eyes lock on the pool - Killjoy in specific - and she starts toward the nearest ladder or staircase, lowering herself into the water without grace. |
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| KosST | Jan 11 2013, 07:17 PM Post #11 |
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The entrance of some of the guests of honor do not go unnoticed. While a number of individuals try to continue to engage in conversation, the coterie can't help but notice that, for the first time in a while perhaps, all eyes fall on them. It's a disconcerting effect, but it touches something deep down within them, that sense of ego and pride igniting desire. Yes. Finally. The moment does come to an end in some ways. Kindred re-engage in gossip, the eyes of Primogen divert to others, waiting to see who approaches first. A loud splash of water as some members of Harper's crew engage in chicken fights and other feats of physicality. But others linger, their gaze remaining on the newly important Kindred, some even choosing to approach. ________________ Salvador Ruiz's drew some attention by being the first member of the coterie to eschew a traditional form of gathering by quickly submerging into the pool, wading towards those Kindred who are enjoying the gathering. Two parties seem to note his entrance into the water, each on separate ends of two long strands of water. Harper's crew is loud and boisterous, taking up a large portion of the nearby area, and engaging in rough games of strength, showing off to the toptional kine, or blatantly feeding, drops of crimson falling into the dark waters. Harper himself sends an emissary over to Ruiz. Or rather two. A tall, imposing African-American man with a tiny pixie of a white girl flanking him. They approach towards Ruiz, and the man offers a deep holler. "Hey, guest of honor. Got something we want to show you over here." They gesture for him to join them. Opposite Harper's crew sits a small throng of Kindred Ruiz hasn't met, but who are clearly staring at him. At a glance, they read young and unimportant, but they are starting quite actively, and commiserating about who should approach Salvador. Finally, someone draws the short straw, and a nervous man with long, wet hair approaches him. "Mister Ruiz? Sir? We... uh... me and my friends over there? We uh... we wanted to talk to you?" ____________________ A few eyes widen at the display going on between Ariadne and Dana. Perhaps as anticipated, a few giggles are unable to be stifled by a group of gossiping Carthians, as it was highly unexpected to see the quiet shadow wear such an outfit. Still, a snarl is heard in response to the Carthians. Antoine, clad in board shorts and wearing a straw hat, pushes a leather-jacket bound Turk to the ground. "Show some fucking respect, jackass. Just cause you aren't feeling the occasion don't mean your tough shit." The Turk tries to say something back. "It's just... she looks fucking ridicu..." His response is cut off as Antoine backhands the neonate. He then raises his bare foot and plants it directly on the Carthian's chest, kicking him back a half-dozen yards until he stumbles into the water, a loud crack heard as his head collides with the concrete lip of the pool. His cohorts split, some rallying to his side, others hollering at Antoine. It's a brief scene before Zoe appears. What she whispers can't be heard over the commotion, but her hand on Antoine's side is enough to keep her covenant in check. She's shown that she supports Antoine - and by extension Ariadne. The Carthians pick up their dazed friend and carry him into the shadows, where no firelight can show their shame. ______________________ Whiskey does a cannonball into the pool. Natasha, a bit farther away, laughs openly. A few Kindred walk up to Natasha, and they engage in some conversation. Tasha is clearly not pleased with it, as she intentionally spills a drink she was holding to blend in on a well-suited man. The man is angry, but in response Tasha gracefully limbers away, deciding to do a cannonball as well right next to Whiskey. The splash further ruins the suit of the Invictus who tried to flirt with a Bride. While Dana watches the playful fun of her fellow riders, she notes that Harper is staring at her. He offers a wide, enticing grin. But another voice calls out to Dana. A man flanked by four other Kindred is strumming a guitar around a campfire. A small party of Kindred seems to be growing around as he sings a song. The group is growing larger, and is cosmopolitan. Some Kindred are dripping wet from the pool, others well dressed beyond what the occasion called for - clearly they crashed and didn't get hand-picked invitations, thinking this was an ordinary gathering. _____________________ (Notables present and can be approached -Any and all Primogen -Tyson -Henry -Andres Arregi -Ash and his boys -Sophie |
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| Daniel | Jan 14 2013, 12:23 AM Post #12 |
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Dana is thoroughly unused to having the attention of anyone at a Gathering, let alone two groups simultaneously. The Bastard's smile initially catches her eye, but Ash's voice drifts over the crowd and beckons her as well. She returns Harper's eye with a coquettish grin of her own before turning her head to the group of singing Kindred. She saunters over to the firepit and listens to the man finish his song. "Hey guys, good to see you all out. Wild place for a Gathering right? But hey, it's Vegas, we can work with that." |
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| Holy | Jan 14 2013, 01:22 PM Post #13 |
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For someone seemingly desperate to get away from Invictus traditions, it looked as if Killjoy still followed many of the same protocols from his time served. Harper was a Primogen, and though it was possible the unknown group represented one as well, it wasn't obvious. Whispered to the man with long hair: He half-walks and swims through the water toward the Harper's emissaries, following them to the rambunctious Dragon upstarts, one last glance stolen to look at the unknown group and if they seem to be sticking around. |
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| KosST | Jan 14 2013, 03:24 PM Post #14 |
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________________ The small crowd offers a few low hoots of approval and some light applause when the song comes to an end. Ash offers a bit of token, absent-minded strumming on the guitar while chattering continues. A few people seated near the group step aside, one rising when Dana approaches. They seem deferential. The woman seated near Ash goes out of her way to stand. "Please, Miss... uh... Dana... please take my seat." quiet conversation near the firepit He starts humming a song. The gaggle of observers remain hypnotized by his music. ForDanny "So, you guys the guests of honor, right? What the hell does that mean in this town?" ________________ The long-haired man frowns. "Uh... uh... ok. I guess... just check back with us maybe sometime... later? When you're free, I mean. I don't mean to rush you." He treads through the water back to his group, who look disappointed. One slaps him upside the head. "Stupid fuckup!" "Hey, you could have asked him yourself if you weren't a pussy!" The long-haired guy then makes two sharp, short whistles. The Dragons don't seem to pay any attention to the little group. The man and woman smile as Salvador follows them. The man speaks. "Good to see you this evening, Mister Ruiz. We were worried we wouldn't have a chance to celebrate." The woman tries to twine her arm around Salvador's. "And the night would be so loooooong without something new to celebrate." They eventually reach the group, who continue to be energetic, like teenagers playing. Salvador's face and hair get splashed with some water when a contender in a chicken-fight falls into the water. Apologies are immediate, but followed with a burst of laughter and some mock physical violence. Still, the two lead Salvador to the Primogen, who stands tall and still amid the chaos of his followers. He nods in greeting. splashing is loud
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| Daniel | Jan 14 2013, 04:16 PM Post #15 |
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Dana looks at the Kindred who gives away her seat with a skeptical expression, but takes it anyway, "Uh, sure, thanks." She shrugs at the seated guitar player, smiles, starts talking. Spoiler: click to toggle Dana seems to really get into the music as Ash starts to hum. Spoiler: click to toggle
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| Holy | Jan 14 2013, 06:00 PM Post #16 |
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The woman's efforts with Salvador only result in an awkward arm-entanglement, with the "priest" shortly pulling his arm back to himself, offering a small pat of the woman's shoulder for the effort. "You asshole, not the eyes. I fucking hate chlorine!" The curse sets off a new round of water fights and splashing in the pool among Harper's crew, though no one targets Harper or his current guest.
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| KosST | Jan 14 2013, 06:07 PM Post #17 |
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"Oh grow the fuck up, Victor! Can't take a little bit of sting, huh? How the fuck you gonna take a knife can't take a little water?"
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| KosST | Jan 14 2013, 06:12 PM Post #18 |
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___________ (Dana) Ash cocks a head towards the pool The crew near the musician starts to hum along, and someone produces a flute, another one of the men. The music continues, Kindred swaying back and forth. Dana's conversation continues. Spoiler: click to toggle ___________ |
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| Holy | Jan 14 2013, 08:29 PM Post #19 |
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Salvador cranes his neck, glancing out at some of the various attendees, almost looking for someone. He spots Ariadne swimming his direction in the pool, continuing to converse with Harper amid the rambunctiousness. Salvador seems to end his statement as the young Invictus joins him. |
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| KosST | Jan 14 2013, 09:43 PM Post #20 |
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The Dragons initially block Ariadne's way to join Salvador and Harper, forming a slight wall of bodies in the water. However, after the Shadow stubbornly simply stands their impatiently, they eventually pull away, remembering that she is, for the time being, a guest of honor. They resume their loud play. "Anybody seen Andre tonight?" "Fuck no. Anybody seen Andre any night? 'sides, you think he'd be caught dead here?" "Hey, the meek girl showed up, so who the fuck knows what'll happen."
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| Kara | Jan 14 2013, 10:52 PM Post #21 |
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Ariadne stands her ground or, more accurately, just simply stands. It seems less like an active effort on her part, and more just occupying space until the way to Killjoy is clear. Once his entourage has moves but before she takes a step herself, Ariadne's head turns toward Harper, and she stares at him for a long moment. And then she moves close to Killjoy, overly close, almost enough for the shifting of the waters to jostle her against him, and she starts to mutter under her breath. (Nope, just mumbles.)
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| Holy | Jan 14 2013, 11:21 PM Post #22 |
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Salvador shields himself from an oncoming beach-ball that has started making the rounds between people, using to hands to toss it a short distance back into play.
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| Kara | Jan 14 2013, 11:26 PM Post #23 |
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Ariadne flinches as the ball draws close, curling into herself even as Killjoy bats it away.
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| KosST | Jan 15 2013, 11:02 AM Post #24 |
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________________ Harper remains surprisingly silent as Ariadne whispers to Salvador. He doesn't seem impatient. Yet. ________________ |
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| Daniel | Jan 15 2013, 02:08 PM Post #25 |
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Dana appears to become more animated for whatever reason. Spoiler: click to toggle She gestures around, as if reaching for a guitar of her own, but leans back to hear the melodies. Spoiler: click to toggle Dana looks like she's about to add an uncomfortable point, but the strumming of the guitar seems to lull her into complacency. |
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| KosST | Jan 15 2013, 09:21 PM Post #26 |
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_________ (Dana) A few Kindred and even a blood doll walking by the fire-pit stop to listen to the music as they walk by. Eventually, after straying for a moment, they decide to sit and join the slowly growing group of individuals. Given that these musical Kindred aren't from around the city, some murmurs of xenophobia start to spread through the gathering's usual gossip. Whispers are heard and faces stare as these outsiders seem to be enjoying a gathering that many are not sure they were invited to. Dana continues to enjoy the pleasant atmosphere around her |
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| Daniel | Jan 16 2013, 12:30 PM Post #27 |
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Spoiler: click to toggle Dana leans forward towards the guitar player, a wide smile on her face. Spoiler: click to toggle
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| KosST | Jan 16 2013, 10:59 PM Post #28 |
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___________ (Dana) The carefree atmosphere continues
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| Kara | Jan 18 2013, 11:15 AM Post #29 |
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A long moment as Ariadne stands next to Killjoy, though she apparently has nothing more to add. She abruptly turns from him and wades over toward Harper, taking up a position about a foot away. She doesn't speak - she just stares. |
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| KosST | Jan 18 2013, 04:26 PM Post #30 |
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______________ Harper eyes Ariadne, a look of confusion on his face. He wades slightly closer. "What the hell do you want, little shadow?" He splays his hands out to his sides, resting on top of the water of the pool. His fingers flow across the water, creating small ripples in the liquid between them. ______________ |
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