[ SP/F1/E3 ] Boil and Bubble

[Titan 0]

Quest: Earning a Living: Alchemist

After quite a bit of deliberation with wide array of players, Titan had been set to Alchemy as his profession. He knew it would either be this or cooking and there apparently had been too many on the frontline which made this decision a lot easier than he expected.

Walking into Evangeline Calora’s building, it seemed of cinnamon and apples (somehow) while he walked towards her with a very typical sense of charm and warmth that Titan still held onto. “ You’re right, I’d love to learn how to be an Alchemist. I’ll be back shortly, alright? ” With her words, Titan had been off to the forest area right outside of the town of beginnings.

“ Alright, I might as well just pick as much as I can before I go back to her. ” It meant that the crafting would be that much easier if he stocked up now. He remembered what those damn weeds looked like and searched right at the grassy area as he left the protection of town to no avail, there had been no eggs or materials in sight. 

TITAN'S INVENTORY

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Titan (Level 6) 
HP: 120 / DAMAGE: 3
EN: 12 / MIT: 1
ACC: 1 / EVA: 0

Skills:

• 1-Handed Assault Spear (Rank 2)

Equipment:

• ( R ) 1H Assault Spear ( ACC / DMG )
• ( U ) Leather Armor ( Armor - MIT )

Inentory:

• ( 3 ) Starter Healing Potions  ( Heals 50 HP )
• ( 1 ) Tier One Damage Potion ( +1 Damage )

MATERIALS & EASTER EGGS

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ID# 141259 | Craft: 3 & Loot: 3

Materials Acquired: 0 | Total: 0
Eggs Acquired: 0 | Total: 0

 

Edited April 14, 2020 by Titan

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The grass that he noticed seemed to be had recently manicured, maybe through the traction this area had it was hard to even be able to have the potion grass or Easter Eggs appear. " Hmm... " He was curious, already having the horror of the very first quest weighing so heavily on his soul, this already felt like it would be another one of those needle in a haystack scenarios in trying to find the weeds. At least, the Easter Eggs seemed to be a bit more generously placed throughout Aincrad.

Titan decided he would sheath his assault spear, placing it inside its holder and securing it through a strap to hang on his back as he searched. If combat would appear, he’d quickly draw it but perhaps if his look matched intention, the system of the first floor would vibrate intention and create an influx of materials to appear for the sake of him not wanting to be looking for materials for the next ten hours.

MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141260 | Craft: 1 & Loot: 5

Materials Acquired: 0 | Total: 0
Eggs Acquired: 0 | Total: 0

 

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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With his mighty spear tucked away and the perimeter of the Town of Beginning's door seemingly having absolutely nothing for him, Titan exhaled a deep breath like his therapist said to do and set his sights to venture slightly out into the forest like he did about a week ago. He'd be honest, he preferred the combat quest so much more than this gathering quest. When he had the time, he'd send a message to Cordelia to see how she managed gathering. It seemed too difficult for anyone to do, maybe there was a cheat or a way to make it easier than Titan hadn't been thinking about but for now, it just meant that the want-to-be tank would continue forward searching for the material and egg that he needed. 

So far, it was no luck but he wasn't quite ready to throw in the towel, not yet anyway. This quest was far from over and his drive was at a all time high after the conversations he's had. 

MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141261 | Craft: 2 & Loot: 4

Materials Acquired: 0 | Total: 0
Eggs Acquired: 0 | Total: 0

Edited April 14, 2020 by Titan

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Bingo! It hadn't been the weeds that he had been looking for but at this point, even being able to collect a trio of Easter Eggs as they teetered on a low branch was enough to make Titan feel accomplished. It felt like it had been even easier before to collect the material for potions during the first quest. It was dangerous too because of the frustration, it often pulled him back to the reality of how this game had him trapped and deteriorating. Lucky, his family had money to keep him on life support but it had been years and who knew what the Tanaka empire looked like at this point. He still hoped that perhaps they thought of him, heck, even missed him.

He forced his mind to return from the aimless weed looking, he'd only have one life right now and he was stuck in some blonde dude's avatar with the basics. He'd met some nice people but they weren't really his friends yet, it was simply him and his motivation to make it to the top with the rest of the frontliners and it started with picking these weeds.

MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141263 | Craft: 4 & Loot: 6

Materials Acquired: 0 | Total: 0
Eggs Acquired: 3 | Total: 3

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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The good news is that once again he had been able to find another two eggs for what he was looking for. The bad news was that the forest around him already looked like something he had never seen before. Oh well, it's not like he even found a single material yet to take back for his profession quest. Letting out a heavy sigh, Titan climbed up the tree to throw the Easter Eggs into his inventory and scaled down it, slightly out of breath. He scanned his surroundings, hoping that he could at least find a single clump of weed for the quest at hand. If not, he actually may be stuck out there trying to learn how to be an alchemist for the next few days. Not that he minded it but he had a friend to go see and a little person who needed some playful harassing. Perhaps there'd be a way to balance both during his time here in Aincrad. 

MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141265 | Craft: 2 & Loot: 12

Materials Acquired: 0 | Total: 0
Eggs Acquired: 2 | Total: 5

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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Titan landed back on the floor after climbing the tree, a cluster of Easter Eggs had been waiting for him by the base of the tree. " Oh nice. " More eggs meant more of whatever it is that he wanted once it was time for turn in. As he put those into his inventory as well, his eyes noticed something very familiar. " Wait, is that? " He paused for a moment, eyes looking in the direction and Titan swore that it looked like it was shimmering in the forest, the clump of weed he was looking for to brew potions. " Oh, thank heaven! " The man roared, hands in the air in a victory pose as he walked over to the weed, bent down and pulled with a vigor it was absolutely certain he did not need. This would be the upswing and collecting these things would be a breeze. One down, four more to go. 

MATERIAL GAINED: 1/5.
MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141411 | Craft: 4 & Loot: 15

Materials Acquired: 1 | Total: 1
Eggs Acquired: 3 | Total: 8

 

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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Was it weird that his biceps kind of hurt from his intense pulling? Now, he hadn't expected his avatar to feel the strains like that but perhaps it was simple a placebo effect. Titan stood back up at full height and continued deeper into the forest. Would he find more weeds? Certainly, but he also might find another boar like he did the last time when Cordelia had to save his life. He wasn't looking forward to that if that were to be the case. 

His steps were deliberate, he followed a single path of trees deeper in and avoided the twigs and fallen debris as the chatter of the town seemed to have dissipated from the trees blocking it. All he could hear were murmurs of forest life and his beating heart, a surreal sound while searching for both Easter Eggs and Material, this time seemingly coming up short. 

MATERIAL GAINED: 1/5.
MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141412 | Craft: 1 & Loot: 4

Materials Acquired: 0 | Total: 1
Eggs Acquired: 0 | Total: 8

 

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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It seemed as though the eggs were feeling Titan's favor, wanting to be a part of whatever it is he was manifesting but the material drops hadn't wanted any part to do with him. He couldn't help but sighing, picking up each and every single egg that he found ( six total) and shoving it into his inventory as he continued to walk. The hardest part about the forest was that everything looked the absolute same? He was having such a hard time telling the difference of places that he been versus placed he hadn't. Titan could only hope that the weeds he had been looking for would pop back up, a relatively low respawn rate would be his best friend in searching for the material for him to take his first step as an Alchemist, brewing potions for his friends and finding ways for himself to be able to climb to the top quicker and with more ferocity than he had been doing so. 

MATERIAL GAINED: 1/5.
MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141535 | Craft: 11 & Loot: 13

Materials Acquired: 0 | Total: 1
Eggs Acquired: 6 | Total: 14

 

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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It seemed as though this perhaps had just been the pace of collecting materials, the purpose was to keep it low so that there would never be an over-abundance of items to collect. A single Easter Egg sat at the base of a nearby tree and Titan casually sauntered over, placing it inside of his inventory as his gaze then caught onto another piece of weed. “ Oh thank god, there’s another one. ” He knew he was only talking to himself but sometimes just hearing his own voice in all the isolation felt like enough. Titan still hadn’t had too many friends in Aincrad, a couple of acquaintances but hopefully that would change as he continued to climb and meet more players of the game. This was enough for him though, for now at least. He’d been given the guidebook to succeed and so Titan would focus on that, lasered onto what needed to be done to set him up to be the frontline tank he wanted to be.

MATERIAL GAINED: 2/5.
MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141580 | Craft: 2 & Loot: 16

Materials Acquired: 1 | Total: 2
Eggs Acquired: 2 | Total: 16

 

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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It came fairly quickly, the third material that seemingly respawned right next to the other clump of grass as Titan picked it and placed it into his inventory. With this sheer fate of luck, Titan grabbed at the material as well and yanked it out of the ground and put it back into his inventory as well. The quest tracker on the side of his screen updated and showed he had only been two material away from finishing the quest. He had already decided that he would attack a creature for his last material piece that he needed, it would test if he was talented enough to truly be the tank for the low enemies that he was trying to be. Any additional experience he could get during the low times would only be beneficial to him. 

" Oh, there's an Easter Egg. " The vibrant egg hidden in the nook of a tree caught Titan's eyes as he walked over, placing that into his inventory as well. His egg count continued to grow with every single second. 

MATERIAL GAINED: 3/5.
MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141582 | Craft: 1 & Loot: 16

Materials Acquired: 1 | Total: 3
Eggs Acquired: 2 | Total: 18

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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Two more eggs seemed to pop up on a branch that Titan couldn't reach by simply reaching for them despite how tall he was and how long his reach had been. " Damn. " Titan muttered while he pushed off against his toes to see if he could reach but it seemed as though all he could do was reach the bottom branch. " Alright. " The man took a breath and removed his spear for now from the holder on his back, using the additional leverage to lightly tap against the eggs to have them fall onto the floor. With haste, Titan tapped both of them down and with one hand quickly grabbed at both of them and lucked out with one hand as they both fell and hadn't cracked, the benefits of solid chocolate right? Another opening of his inventory, Titan threw the eggs inside with a brief smirk. He then focused his attention on the next set of trees a few yards away. 

MATERIAL GAINED: 3/5.
MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141584 | Craft: 3 & Loot: 10

Materials Acquired: 0 | Total: 3
Eggs Acquired: 2 | Total: 20

 

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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" This forest just seems to be a gold mine for Easter Eggs, huh, but still doesn't have enough materials. " Titan huffed, cheeks puffing out in frustration as he walked over to a large tree, the daunting oak had been a bit bigger than the rest of the trees in the area and simply felt like there was something special to it. " Why do you look so massive? " Murmuring to himself, fingertips against his bottom lip as he began to circle the tree in contemplation. He would find whatever it was, there had to be something. Titan noticed about three feet below his own height on the northern side of the tree, seemed to be a very tiny hole that seemed to be cluttered with fallen leaves. The man bent down slightly, clearing the entrance with two fingers before he spotted the six Easter Eggs that waited for him as his prize. What a wonderful little treat! Titan quickly opened his inventory to place the half-dozen into his inventory before he finished circling the tree, making sure there hadn't been anything else he could loot. 

MATERIAL GAINED: 3/5.
MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141585 | Craft: 11 & Loot: 10

Materials Acquired: 0 | Total: 3
Eggs Acquired: 6 | Total: 26

 

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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There always seemed to be a little bit more Easter Eggs than Titan had been looking for, this time he spotted two additional Easter Eggs at the base of the Oak near the roots sitting there like the tiny golden prizes that they were. He picked them up carefully, feeling the weight of both in his hands before slotting them into his inventory and closing it back up. At this point, he might as well just leave it open to stick everything he was looking for inside.

Now, Titan's gaze looked over the tree directly right of the oak that seemed significantly smaller than the other. His steps were relaxed, shield still resting on his back as he walked up to inspect the tree. Knuckles quickly knocking against the wood, a small thud heard against the denseness of the trunk, it hadn't been hollow at all. Titan knew that some trees maybe had a trap door, a way to find more secret items that the casual onlooker wouldn't have been able to identify. For now, it seemed normal, no special items nearby. 

MATERIAL GAINED: 3/5.
MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141622 | Craft: 3 & Loot: 11

Materials Acquired: 0 | Total: 3
Eggs Acquired: 2 | Total: 28

 

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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Cautiously, Titan looked at the smaller tree with a little hint of suspicion ultimately deciding to leave the tree alone for now as he turned toward a thicker, denser tree that seemed to have a few birds chirping in its branches. Maybe the birds were laying the Easter Eggs? Or, it in fact had been a majestic white bunny hopping throughout the floors of Aincrad to simply cause slight irritation and greed from the players who would use any opportunity they had to increase their own skills and desires.

It's why Titan continued forward, he figured this meant their would be really good rewards despite actually knowing what was being offered as the turn-in. He didn't want to fall any further behind than he already was, his eyes flickering towards his level six status and knowing he was no wear close to being a part of the front lines. He could only hope that securing Alchemy as his profession would only help his goals and that his time picking materials wouldn't be quite like this moving forward.  

MATERIAL GAINED: 3/5.
MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141623 | Craft: 12 & Loot: 5

Materials Acquired: 0 | Total: 3
Eggs Acquired: 0 | Total: 28

 

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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The large tree hadn't seemed to have too much on it. Titan's hands pressed against the bark as he shook the tree with what little strength he had in his current form. The tree swayed only slightly and it seemed as though the two Easter Eggs that sat against the branches seemed to shake off and landed on the floor without breaking. " Oh jeeze, that was lucky. " He exhaled a bated breath, nervous as he moved over to the eggs, kneeled, plucked them from the floor and deposited both eggs exactly where they belonged. 

After his inventory closed, he stood back up from the grassy floor and placed both hands on his hips while looking up at the tree. " There has to be more up there. " Maybe there would be a weed growing on a branch too and with that, Titan made a decision. He found a foothold for his right hand and kicked off of it, free hand helping him climb the first few branches of the tree with relative ease. 

MATERIAL GAINED: 3/5.
MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141625 | Craft: 9 & Loot: 12

Materials Acquired: 0 | Total: 3
Eggs Acquired: 5 | Total: 33

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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The first three branches that Titan had climbed seemed to be fairly empty from the loot he had been seeking. A branch here, nest there but there wasn't any material for brewing or Easter Eggs. For now, the man was thankful the birds weren't pissed enough to try and attack his head. With the limited space he had, Titan wouldn't have been able to defend himself with his assault spear. Titan glanced upward toward the sky, seeing how he'd now climb the next branch. 

The man scooted himself onto the branch fully, carefully making sure that it would be able to hold his weight as he climbed. Luckily, it still seemed secure. Titan quickly rose to his feet using his core, pulling himself up and gripping tight to the next branch that was at about chest level. With his new perspective, the man spotted six more eggs. " Nice." He collected them for himself and looked down, he seemed to have been about ten feet from the ground now. 

MATERIAL GAINED: 3/5.
MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141627 | Craft: 12 & Loot: 14

Materials Acquired: 0 | Total: 3
Eggs Acquired: 6 | Total: 39

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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Titan hadn't been afraid of heights but he was certain he looked particularly foolish hanging in the tree if anyone would have passed. His eyes looked upward and he noticed 5 Easter Eggs right in reach by the higher branch and Titan reached for them, securing all five and putting them right in his inventory before a little further away he noticed a clump of weeds that he had been searching for. " Shut up, I knew this hunch would be worth it. " He was a little surprised honestly that it could grow this far up but hey, this was a game where anything had been possible.

The man pushed up against his toes, his right hand fully extended as he barely had been able to touch the weed and seemed to turn it into an ingredient that he could put into his inventory as well. " Just one more damn weed and i'm done. " His next goal was to search the skills, there had to be a way easier way to collect these materials than gathering because this honestly sucked. 

MATERIAL GAINED: 4/5.
MATERIALS & EASTER EGG

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ID# 141637 | Craft: 7 & Loot: 15

Materials Acquired: 1 | Total: 4
Eggs Acquired: 5 | Total: 44

Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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A large roar could be heard beneath Titan's feet and he was quite surprised as he leaned backwards and noticed a massive beast with huge tusks (much larger than he had seen before) casually roaming around the forest floor and Titan was feeling a little bit reckless. If he couldn't even take on a boar like this, was he even worthy of fighting on the front lines? This would be his true test, if he wanted to be damn tank he would have to earn it and this was his first true test in doing so.

Titan quickly leapt down from the tree and unsheathed his spear in the process. He aimed a mighty Maimed Blow towards the beast aiming for the enemy's body but as he landed on the floor, the boar quickly rushed away before turning around aiming for Titan. With a quick step, luckily Titan was able to get away but this would be a true fight to the finish. Hopefully, Titan had what it took to defeat his foe. 

A WILD BOAR HAS APPEARED

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A Wild Boar Has Appeared! (#1)

Health Points: 50 / 50 HP ( -0 HP ) 

Damage: 15

Titan's Stats

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Titan (Level 6) 

Health Points: 120 / 120 ( -0 HP )	Damage: 3
Energy: 10 / 12 ( -2 )	WITH: 9
ACC: 1	EVA: 0 

Dice Roll ( +1 to BD Roll with +1 ACC )

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Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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Now that he was on the floor, it seemed as though he would have a better fighting style than leaping from the moon and hoping for a delicious slice of the boar on the side but they both seemed to be startled in the combat initiation. However, the boar's fury could be seen in the smoke that seemed to escape from its nostrils as it began to rush toward Titan as if it had some type of battle lust. Titan quickly held onto his spear, quickly activating his sword art maiming blow and slashed at the boar's body four times with a side step. That seemed to only piss off the boar even more as it shifted on its hoofs and slammed hard into Titan and sent him flying against one of the nearby trees.

" Holy f^&*. " He cursed, perhaps the boar was a lot stronger than he expected. Resolving himself, he pushed against the tree and twirled his spear back into a fighting stance. His own desires to prove himself began to bubble even further to the surface as he moved closer to the floor activating his thighs as he did so. 

A WILD BOAR HAS APPEARED 

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A Wild Boar Has Appeared! (#1)

Health Points: 38 / 50 HP ( -12 HP ) 

Damage: 15

Titan's Stats

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Titan (Level 6) 

Health Points: 112 / 120 ( -8 HP)	Damage: 3
Energy: 7 / 12 ( +1, -4 )	Mitigation: 9
ACC: 1	EVA: 0 

Dice Roll ( +1 to BD Roll with +1 ACC )

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Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan

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Despite his dazzling display of combat readiness, Titan's head still felt a bit woozy as he focused in on what needed to be done. After stepping to the side trying to regain his composure, it seemed as though the boar had been waiting for a weak moment and lunged forward at full speed. As he noticed, Titan quickly jumped as high as he could into the air with his foot stepping on the boar's backside before awkwardly landing back on the floor. For now, Titan rushed forward a little bit and spun on his heel to keep his eye on the boar. His eyes went to his energy and it already seemed to be half. He only had room for about two more sword arts before he'd have to rely on his basic damaging attack to fight. It wasn't impossible but it'd be a lot harder and potentially waste potions if he decided this was the fight he wanted to hang his hat on as a feat of worthiness. 

A WILD BOAR HAS APPEARED 

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A Wild Boar Has Appeared! (#1)

Health Points: 38 / 60 HP ( -0 HP ) 

Damage: 18

Titan's Stats

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Titan (Level 6) 

Health Points: 112 / 120 ( -0 HP)	DMG: 3
Energy: 6 / 12 ( +1, -2 )	Mitigation: 9
ACC: 1	EVA: 0 

Dice Roll ( +1 to BD Roll with +1 ACC )

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Edited April 16, 2020 by Titan