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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 4, 2023 14:20:46 GMT -5
Earthstar met Diamondheart with a serious look in his eyes. Had something else happened while he was talking to Puddlepaw in the medicine cat den? "Something odd?" he repeated, flattening his ears. "We can afford to send a patrol, but can you describe what it was?" he said, turning to Swanflight and Birchtail. If it were near the Twoleg bridge, perhaps it was a strange object. Those creatures seemed to leave bizarre things on the bridge on occasion. "Tossing a cat into the water?" Glacierpaw echoed. "Am I... large enough to do that?" he questioned. Was this an advanced move that Foxripple was teaching him? "And no kind of blood in your body can dispute that." Winterfrost added, always thankful that she was allowed to join despite being a loner. It was her actions that contributed to RiverClan, not the fact that she had their blood. "Not yet, unless it's another apprentice. But, it's always good to learn the basics before you practice with larger cats." Foxripple nodded. "I can tell you'll grow pretty quickly, and a move like this will be real helpful for you to know. I can always show you exactly how it's done if you'd be willing to take a splash into the water." Foxripple teased. "I've got all the blood in the world in me." Fluffcloud joked, only missing Windclan and Shadowclan in her. Admittedly, she wondered if any other cat could claim to have such a lineage. Not that it would matter, in their future united clan. She looked at Winterfrost and asked. "Have you been told any of the stories of the Clan? Alot happened before even I was born, but you would have been alive during it."
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Post by Frozen on Feb 5, 2023 15:01:34 GMT -5
"ThunderClan?" Earthstar echoed, eyes dark in thought. Fur from the Twoleg bridge traveling between territories... how strange. "Could it have been a kittypet?" he asked, knowing that they often smelled different than other cats. "I've heard that kittypets do strange things, though I'm not sure if that causes them to have coarse fur."
Glacierpaw could feel his muscles strain as he kept standing in the stream, but he didn't want to end the training just yet. "All right. I'll try it once or twice... do you think that can be it for today?" he asked.
"I have heard some stories, but I was in no better shape than you were." Winterfrost replied, sitting and drawing a paw over her face. "While I was a loner, I heard some stories of the Clans. Gossip about squabbles, cats straying too close to the Twolegplace, and all sorts of tales." she mewed. "Is there something in particular you are wondering about?"
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 5, 2023 15:53:06 GMT -5
"ThunderClan?" Earthstar echoed, eyes dark in thought. Fur from the Twoleg bridge traveling between territories... how strange. "Could it have been a kittypet?" he asked, knowing that they often smelled different than other cats. "I've heard that kittypets do strange things, though I'm not sure if that causes them to have coarse fur." Glacierpaw could feel his muscles strain as he kept standing in the stream, but he didn't want to end the training just yet. "All right. I'll try it once or twice... do you think that can be it for today?" he asked. "I have heard some stories, but I was in no better shape than you were." Winterfrost replied, sitting and drawing a paw over her face. "While I was a loner, I heard some stories of the Clans. Gossip about squabbles, cats straying too close to the Twolegplace, and all sorts of tales." she mewed. "Is there something in particular you are wondering about?" "Whatever this thing was, with all due respect Earthstar, it definitely was not a kittypet. I've never smelled a kittypet like that before." Swanflight shook her head lightly, fur prickled as she looked desperately at her leader. Diamondheart listened with concern in his eyes, looking at Earthstar and mewing lightly. "We can send out a patrol to investigate. Say the word, and I'll gather one right now." "Yes. That can be it. You've done a great job so far, and I won't push you too hard so that you can't continue. Tomorrow, we can rest and do some light clan duties." Foxripple nodded, able to recognize when breaks were needed. Glacierpaw would not voice complaints, but if he was asking such a thing, Foxripple would always take it seriously. He mewed. "If you want, I can demonstrate it on a reed instead. It's kind of the motions that you want to memorize, more than anything." "I just wanted to ask... when you were out there, did you ever run into a cat by the name of Jaguar?" Fluffcloud asked, voice quiet enough to not be overheard, but loud enough that Winterfrost could hear her. She had met her aunt in the Dark Forest once, and had only ever heard stories of her, but lately she hadn't been present for quite a while. She knew she was still alive, but nobody seemed to ever speak her name.
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lunapaw🐾
If anyone knows of any good clans to join (that I'm not already active in) please message me! :)
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Post by lunapaw🐾 on Feb 6, 2023 7:53:39 GMT -5
Mousepaw camp, medicine den The molly had finished rearranging herbs, and felt rather proud of herself as she stood back and studied her work. She still felt deep guilt for Puddlepaw, as he had been confined to camp. She peered around the corner to check on him, and the tom appeared to be sleeping. She turned her attention towards her own affairs, and carried on.
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 6, 2023 8:41:32 GMT -5
(Luna would you like to rp or do you have plans?)
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 6, 2023 13:02:36 GMT -5
(Is mousepaw your only character? A possibility: I have an elder with some seasonal aches and pains, I have a kind warrior who’d be willing to accompany you to any herb gathering etc, or if you have other characters I’m open to other ideas!)
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Feb 6, 2023 16:54:20 GMT -5
(Hey guys! I'm sorry I haven't been around RiverClan for a while. What am I missing?)
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 6, 2023 17:35:59 GMT -5
(Hey guys! I'm sorry I haven't been around RiverClan for a while. What am I missing?) (Currently, Puddlepaw was pulled into the River and saved by Nightflame because he wanted to do advanced diving hunting, which Nightflame had not given him permission to, so he got checked over and was given a punishment of a moon confined in camp, and Swanflight and Birchtail caught Riverclan's first signs of the coyotes with just a clump of fur near the twoleg bridge. Besides that, Orchidnight is expecting kits!)
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 6, 2023 18:09:11 GMT -5
(Well as you know I have Mousepaw, and I like that idea. I have Ashpaw and Daggerclaw as well, and an elder, Duststrike, who are all available!) (Gotcha! Then I’ll set up with:) After a long pause, Smokestream hauled herself to her paws. However, rather than being a restful break, it had only served to stiffen her more. Every step back toward camp was hobbled and slow, the cold river water fully seeped into her every muscle. Still, she stiffly passed through the reeds, exertion almost leading her to pants. Snowflower, sitting at attention in camp but not doing much more than giving herself the occasional groom, was the first to notice how strangely the elder, her grandmother, was maneuvering. She bustled right on over, greeting her with a friendly lick between the ears. “Smokestream! How are you, are you alright?” Crossly, Smokestream grumbled, “I’m fine.” “What, then you always walk that way? Come on, it won’t do you any harm to have someone take a look. If the cold’s making me stiff, I can’t imagine how it feels for you.” It hadn’t been the first time they’d had this conversation, but this time as the weariness truly sank in, Smokestream shrank in on herself a little and bobbed her head. “Maybe you’re right…” The two headed toward the medicine den, the older cat leaning on Snowflower for support.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Feb 6, 2023 19:41:30 GMT -5
(Hey guys! I'm sorry I haven't been around RiverClan for a while. What am I missing?) (Currently, Puddlepaw was pulled into the River and saved by Nightflame because he wanted to do advanced diving hunting, which Nightflame had not given him permission to, so he got checked over and was given a punishment of a moon confined in camp, and Swanflight and Birchtail caught Riverclan's first signs of the coyotes with just a clump of fur near the twoleg bridge. Besides that, Orchidnight is expecting kits!) (Thanks Blazer! I'll update the Discussion Page with that tidbit about the coyote fur.)
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lunapaw🐾
If anyone knows of any good clans to join (that I'm not already active in) please message me! :)
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Post by lunapaw🐾 on Feb 7, 2023 9:01:08 GMT -5
(Well as you know I have Mousepaw, and I like that idea. I have Ashpaw and Daggerclaw as well, and an elder, Duststrike, who are all available!) (Gotcha! Then I’ll set up with:) After a long pause, Smokestream hauled herself to her paws. However, rather than being a restful break, it had only served to stiffen her more. Every step back toward camp was hobbled and slow, the cold river water fully seeped into her every muscle. Still, she stiffly passed through the reeds, exertion almost leading her to pants. Snowflower, sitting at attention in camp but not doing much more than giving herself the occasional groom, was the first to notice how strangely the elder, her grandmother, was maneuvering. She bustled right on over, greeting her with a friendly lick between the ears. “Smokestream! How are you, are you alright?” Crossly, Smokestream grumbled, “I’m fine.” “What, then you always walk that way? Come on, it won’t do you any harm to have someone take a look. If the cold’s making me stiff, I can’t imagine how it feels for you.” It hadn’t been the first time they’d had this conversation, but this time as the weariness truly sank in, Smokestream shrank in on herself a little and bobbed her head. “Maybe you’re right…” The two headed toward the medicine den, the older cat leaning on Snowflower for support. Mousepawthe medicine den
The she-cat had hurriedly rearranged the herbs as she noticed a mistake within her work, though her attention was drawn to Snowflower as she walked in alongside Smokestream, who didn't look very well. Mousepaw headed over to them with immediate concern, and opened her mouth to speak before closing it. Stupid question, she thought. "What seems to be the matter?" She asked instead, as the elder was obviously unwell.
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Post by Frozen on Feb 7, 2023 16:18:00 GMT -5
"ThunderClan?" Earthstar echoed, eyes dark in thought. Fur from the Twoleg bridge traveling between territories... how strange. "Could it have been a kittypet?" he asked, knowing that they often smelled different than other cats. "I've heard that kittypets do strange things, though I'm not sure if that causes them to have coarse fur." Glacierpaw could feel his muscles strain as he kept standing in the stream, but he didn't want to end the training just yet. "All right. I'll try it once or twice... do you think that can be it for today?" he asked. "I have heard some stories, but I was in no better shape than you were." Winterfrost replied, sitting and drawing a paw over her face. "While I was a loner, I heard some stories of the Clans. Gossip about squabbles, cats straying too close to the Twolegplace, and all sorts of tales." she mewed. "Is there something in particular you are wondering about?" "Whatever this thing was, with all due respect Earthstar, it definitely was not a kittypet. I've never smelled a kittypet like that before." Swanflight shook her head lightly, fur prickled as she looked desperately at her leader. Diamondheart listened with concern in his eyes, looking at Earthstar and mewing lightly. "We can send out a patrol to investigate. Say the word, and I'll gather one right now." "Yes. That can be it. You've done a great job so far, and I won't push you too hard so that you can't continue. Tomorrow, we can rest and do some light clan duties." Foxripple nodded, able to recognize when breaks were needed. Glacierpaw would not voice complaints, but if he was asking such a thing, Foxripple would always take it seriously. He mewed. "If you want, I can demonstrate it on a reed instead. It's kind of the motions that you want to memorize, more than anything." "I just wanted to ask... when you were out there, did you ever run into a cat by the name of Jaguar?" Fluffcloud asked, voice quiet enough to not be overheard, but loud enough that Winterfrost could hear her. She had met her aunt in the Dark Forest once, and had only ever heard stories of her, but lately she hadn't been present for quite a while. She knew she was still alive, but nobody seemed to ever speak her name. Earthstar lashed his tail. Whatever this creature was, he didn't want it anywhere near RiverClan territory or camp. "I trust you to gather and send out a patrol, Diamondheart." he nodded to his deputy, always thankful that no other cat was in his pawsteps but him. "Please let me know what you find and return here immediately if anything goes wrong." Earthstar wanted to go, but after what happened with Puddlepaw, he couldn't afford to leave camp. Shellstream and Troutfang were sharing a carp, ears pricked as they listened to the commotion. Salmonsplash was lounging in the sun near the warrior's den. "I'll watch you do it first." Glacierpaw decided, really starting to feel tired but not wanting to quit if Foxripple wasn't ready. "Maybe I can learn it a different way by watching you?" "Jaguar," Winterfrost repeated, trying to think if she had ever met a cat with that name. She shook her head. "I apologize, but I don't think I have." she replied, curious on how Fluffcloud knew a cat with such a name. "How do you know them?"
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Feb 7, 2023 16:45:54 GMT -5
(Hey guys!)
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 7, 2023 17:25:16 GMT -5
(Hi moon!)
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 7, 2023 17:31:25 GMT -5
(Gotcha! Then I’ll set up with:) After a long pause, Smokestream hauled herself to her paws. However, rather than being a restful break, it had only served to stiffen her more. Every step back toward camp was hobbled and slow, the cold river water fully seeped into her every muscle. Still, she stiffly passed through the reeds, exertion almost leading her to pants. Snowflower, sitting at attention in camp but not doing much more than giving herself the occasional groom, was the first to notice how strangely the elder, her grandmother, was maneuvering. She bustled right on over, greeting her with a friendly lick between the ears. “Smokestream! How are you, are you alright?” Crossly, Smokestream grumbled, “I’m fine.” “What, then you always walk that way? Come on, it won’t do you any harm to have someone take a look. If the cold’s making me stiff, I can’t imagine how it feels for you.” It hadn’t been the first time they’d had this conversation, but this time as the weariness truly sank in, Smokestream shrank in on herself a little and bobbed her head. “Maybe you’re right…” The two headed toward the medicine den, the older cat leaning on Snowflower for support. Mousepawthe medicine den
The she-cat had hurriedly rearranged the herbs as she noticed a mistake within her work, though her attention was drawn to Snowflower as she walked in alongside Smokestream, who didn't look very well. Mousepaw headed over to them with immediate concern, and opened her mouth to speak before closing it. Stupid question, she thought. "What seems to be the matter?" She asked instead, as the elder was obviously unwell. Smokestream didn’t meet the apprentice’s eyes, but her tail lashed. “It’s nothing, I-“ Snowflower cut her off. “She’s having some pain, Mousepaw.” Smokestream glared at her granddaughter, who nudged her with the tip of her nose. She let out a sigh. “It’s true,” she grumbled. “I went for a swim to stretch these old bones, but I’m aching something fierce now.” The cold water seemed to have sapped her strength, as she sat hunched with weary eyes.
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 7, 2023 19:06:07 GMT -5
"Whatever this thing was, with all due respect Earthstar, it definitely was not a kittypet. I've never smelled a kittypet like that before." Swanflight shook her head lightly, fur prickled as she looked desperately at her leader. Diamondheart listened with concern in his eyes, looking at Earthstar and mewing lightly. "We can send out a patrol to investigate. Say the word, and I'll gather one right now." "Yes. That can be it. You've done a great job so far, and I won't push you too hard so that you can't continue. Tomorrow, we can rest and do some light clan duties." Foxripple nodded, able to recognize when breaks were needed. Glacierpaw would not voice complaints, but if he was asking such a thing, Foxripple would always take it seriously. He mewed. "If you want, I can demonstrate it on a reed instead. It's kind of the motions that you want to memorize, more than anything." "I just wanted to ask... when you were out there, did you ever run into a cat by the name of Jaguar?" Fluffcloud asked, voice quiet enough to not be overheard, but loud enough that Winterfrost could hear her. She had met her aunt in the Dark Forest once, and had only ever heard stories of her, but lately she hadn't been present for quite a while. She knew she was still alive, but nobody seemed to ever speak her name. Earthstar lashed his tail. Whatever this creature was, he didn't want it anywhere near RiverClan territory or camp. "I trust you to gather and send out a patrol, Diamondheart." he nodded to his deputy, always thankful that no other cat was in his pawsteps but him. "Please let me know what you find and return here immediately if anything goes wrong." Earthstar wanted to go, but after what happened with Puddlepaw, he couldn't afford to leave camp. Shellstream and Troutfang were sharing a carp, ears pricked as they listened to the commotion. Salmonsplash was lounging in the sun near the warrior's den. "I'll watch you do it first." Glacierpaw decided, really starting to feel tired but not wanting to quit if Foxripple wasn't ready. "Maybe I can learn it a different way by watching you?" "Jaguar," Winterfrost repeated, trying to think if she had ever met a cat with that name. She shook her head. "I apologize, but I don't think I have." she replied, curious on how Fluffcloud knew a cat with such a name. "How do you know them?" "Of course, Earthstar. I'll go gather one right now. Birchtail, Swanflight, please accompany me." Diamondheart looked at the two she-cats, wanting them to point out the exact spot they saw the oddity. The deputy turned to look around at their Clanmates, gauging who he could bring. He spotted Salmonsplash and called over to the younger tom. "Salmonsplash! I need you on a patrol with me." "That works." Foxripple nodded, tilting his head a bit as he looked at Glacierpaw. Was he alright? The Warrior quickly turned to put himself into position. "First, you'll steady your stance to prepare to crouch. This will be the part where you get ready for an opponent to leap at you." "One of my kin, on my mother's side." Fluffcloud answered simply, not sure how Winterfrost would react if she gave too much information on the elusive dark she-cat. "She is no longer in Riverclan, and I never got to meet her, but I know she went on her own out there. I just know her name."
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 7, 2023 19:08:27 GMT -5
Diamondheart summoned Swanflight, Birchtail and Salmonsplash with his tail, before turning and quickly spotting Ottermask. Preferring a level head he could trust the best, the deputy approached his adoptive littermate with a quick tone to his voice. "Ottermask. I have a patrol we need to do right now, and I want you to come with us. Birchtail and Swanflight discovered something odd, and we need to inspect it."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Feb 7, 2023 19:08:34 GMT -5
(Hey Mintleaf! How's it going?)
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Feb 7, 2023 19:10:53 GMT -5
Ottermask had been talking to Maskpaw about a water battle move, but when Diamondheart came over, he stood up. "Discovered something?" He repeated. He glanced at Birchtail and Swanflight. "I suppose if it's odd then you don't know what it is then. I'd be happy to come."
Maskpaw perked up. "I can't wait to hear about it when you get back." He stood and dipped his head to Diamondheart. "I'm gonna go practice that move. Good luck on your patrol."
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 7, 2023 19:14:26 GMT -5
"Always dependable." Diamondheart mewed warmly, before he grew serious once more and nodded. He looked down at Maskpaw and mewed kindly. "Of course. We'll let all the Clan know all we can once we get back. I look forward to seeing your progress with your battle moves soon." He praised, before turning to look at the patrol. This seemed like a good number, and they could move quickly to get back for a report before sundown.
Swanflight nodded to Ottermask, mewing. "It was the weirdest thing! You'll see when we get there, we made sure the current wouldn't move it anywhere, it's kind of pinched up under the twoleg bridge."
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Feb 7, 2023 19:18:13 GMT -5
Ottermask watched his son swell under the deputy's words before running off. He looked back at Swanflight and flicked his tail in curiousness. "I'm ready when you guys are."
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 7, 2023 19:33:04 GMT -5
Birchtail stood proudly, though anxious paws kneaded the ground. Yes, she was worried about what they’d found, but there was something to be said for the way her clan had rallied. This was what it meant to be a warrior.
As the more senior warriors prepared to leave, she turned to Swanflight and bobbed her head encouragingly.
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 7, 2023 19:34:05 GMT -5
(Hey Mintleaf! How's it going?) (Good! Not sure if I’ve said it yet but nice to meet you! I’m having a nice quiet night in How are you?)
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 7, 2023 19:46:57 GMT -5
“We’ll head out then. Birchtail, Swanflight, I will let you take the lead. Guide right to where you two found this fur. From there, we’ll try to see if we recognize it, or if it’s worth concern.” Diamondheart nodded to the she-cat, before looking back at Ottermask and Salmonsplash.
Swanflight nodded quickly, padding back up to Birchtail’s side, grateful to know they were able to inform on such an important patrol.
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Post by mintleaf2 on Feb 7, 2023 19:57:48 GMT -5
Birchtail couldn’t help a brief flash of nervousness in her expression before turning and trotting through the reeds. Her heart pounded as they ran through the territory, kicking up pebbles beneath their paws. As the cold air slipped through her fur, she beat back a shiver. A part of her didn’t want to smell that creature again. A part was hoping the fur would be gone. But she pushed the thoughts away as they reached the riverbank. Problems wouldn’t go away by wishing them away.
She stepped onto the old bridge, gesturing with her tail to where Swanflight had stashed the fur. “Over there,” she panted.
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Post by Moonblazer on Feb 7, 2023 21:03:32 GMT -5
Diamondheart's eyes widened slightly as he was able to see part of the clump poking out from the edge of the twoleg bridge. Swanflight's frantic nod of encouragement was enough to tell him that this was the oddity they found. The deputy padded towards the spot, water splashing on his paws as he approached closer. He leaned down, sniffing in deeply before a curious and concerned look crossed his face. This... smelled like a scent he had never smelled before. Birchtail and Swanflight had not been exaggerating.
"Ottermask. Salmonsplash. Have you scented anything like this before?" Diamondheart asked the other half of the patrol, wanting to cover all bases and see if it could be explained.
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Feb 7, 2023 21:06:35 GMT -5
(Hey Mintleaf! How's it going?) (Good! Not sure if I’ve said it yet but nice to meet you! I’m having a nice quiet night in How are you?) (It's nice to meet you too! I'm glad you're here. I'm doing pretty good. I'm probably gonna stay up too late watching my favorite anime tonight )
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Post by 🌙Moonpower🌙 on Feb 7, 2023 21:09:01 GMT -5
Ottermask followed after the patrol and he flattened his ears at the sight of the fur in the water. It looked coarse like fox fur, but it wasn't the same color. At Diamondheart's question, Ottermask stepped forward to inspect the clump himself. "It's similar to some of the dogs I've seen in the twoleggedplace whenever I visit Shimmer, but it certainly doesn't smell like it. Perhaps, it's just waterlogged enough that the scent's washed away?"
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