I Need You Now!

I Need You Now!

This story contains sexual activities and situations between consenting adults. All characters are above the age of eighteen. Any similarity to any individual, living or deceased, or location is coincidental and unintended.

You first met Lisa Sullivan in Dallas, Texas. That's where she met me, Nikki Madison. Well, actually, that's where she met Montana, the exotic dancer at the Slippery Snake Gentlemen's Club. I was living my dream, dancing. And Lisa and I did more than dance, and you read all about it in the series 'My Life As An Entertainer!'

Our infatuation began at first sight in the story 'Girls, Girls, Girls!', followed by breakfast in bed in 'You Can't Get Her Out of Your Head', and then their rendezvous in Philadelphia in 'A Good Kiss is Magical!' The three stories are not required reading to enjoy 'I Need You Now!', but when you have time, read the three prequels. And yes, I can't get her out of my head... and my time with her has always been magical.

This story will be told from both Lisa's and Nikki's points of view. More Lisa than Nikki. When the story transitions, I will do my best to let you know. Lisa will go first to share her side. Please stay with us and remember that Montana and Nikki are the same person.

I Did It... What Now?

It's been weeks since Ryan and I broke up. We left as friends and promised to stay in touch, but I have not seen her since the split. Truly, I haven't missed her.

It's also been weeks since Nikki and I have talked. We have texted back and forth. I miss her and she misses me. Nikki is not the reason for the split. But since meeting Nikki, I realized that there was much more. Ryan, as it has played out, was merely convenient.

Since returning from the Dallas business trip, work has taken up all of my time. And my personal life, outside of family, has become non-existent. From the gist of Nikki's many texts, she's also buried herself in her job. She's been vague on her personal life, and I'm afraid to ask. I have wanted to... but unlike me, I haven't. I know she has a girlfriend; she's a nurse; Olivia's her name.

From what little Nikki has told me, Olivia and I would be good friends. More than just casual friends. Their relationship is not exclusive.

It was Saturday. I escaped to Mocha Magic for some quiet time alone. They have a special Italian dark roast that I adore. So, early - way too early - on Saturday morning, it was me, my coffee, and my preoccupied thoughts. All I could think about was Nikki. I had become consumed by her.

But unlike the business-oriented me, I was indecisive.

I kept picking up my cell phone. More than once, I scrolled to her contact details. I started to text, even call her. Each time I laid the phone back down. This last time, I must have slammed the phone on the table... a little too hard. It started to ring. Then I heard a hello. It was Nikki's voice. She kept repeating my name: "Lisa, Lisa, Lisa, you there?"

I hurriedly picked it up. "Yes, Nikki, it's me."

"Lisa, this is a pleasant surprise!. What..."

Before she could finish, I blurted out. "Montana, I need some Nikki time! Not tomorrow... But today, or more like... Right now!" I love calling her Montana. And she knows it. At first, all I heard was her 'classic' giggle.

"Yes, I am long overdue for some Lisa time, too. But...." Again, I didn't let her finish.

"I can be there in less than four hours!" I paused and added, " If it's okay with you!" Again, all I heard was her giggle.

"Lisa, I am here... I need you, too... so bad! Please come."

"Nikki, I am on my way. I will call you when I get closer to Fenwick!" I didn't wait for an answer. I grabbed my purse and hurried back to my condo. I needed to pack an overnight bag quickly. I needed to change clothes too. I slipped on an embroidered, black lace thong and matching bra under a burgundy sweater dress. I put an extra pair of 3" heels in the bag. I have no earthly idea what I just packed.

It was smooth sailing, so to speak, all the way to the Delaware shore. Fenwick Island is a small beach town south of Rehoboth Beach, nestled on the Delaware-Maryland border.

Surprisingly, I didn't see any State Troopers along the way. That's a good thing! I cruised above the speed limit the whole way.

What Just Happened?

I dropped my phone on the bed. Damn, she's on her way! I have less than four hours to get this place straight. For starters, I needed to change the bed covers, then remove all trace of Olivia, my girlfriend, who had just left for the hospital. She's a nurse practitioner working twelve-hour shifts in the emergency room for the next ten days. She knows about Lisa, and Lisa knows about her. They would be good friends... really, really good friends.

It's been many weeks since I saw Lisa in Philadelphia. What do I wear? Sexy, of course, but subtle. I choose red undies, a red spandex G-string that fits snugly over my pretty cock. The red balconette bra showcased my boobies perfectly. I wore a long-sleeved six-buttoned shirt tucked into a short blue denim skirt. I opted for a pair of red three-inch wedgies.

Was I nervous? Damn right I was. I kept cleaning and rearranging things. I tidied up the kitchen, even prepared a simple garden salad with lettuce, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, beets, cucumber, and feta cheese. I chilled her favorite wine... an Oregon Pinot Gris. I wanted everything perfect for Lisa.

Damn, I so wanted to impress this woman. This was her first visit to the shore. And her visit was unexpected. I must admit, I didn't realize how much I had missed her. I am thrilled that she called. I am infatuated with her.

I looked around the Great Room, the kitchen, everywhere. I tried to stay calm.

My cell phone rang. It was Lisa. "Nikki, I'm at a stoplight in Dewey Beach. How much further?"

"Lisa, you are twenty minutes away." I gave her directions to the Fenwick House.

I started to pace. If I thought I was nervous before... well, I really am now. On my way to the front door, I rearranged all the pillows in the Great Room. I was anxious. My palms were moist. I didn't open the door until I heard her car pull up into the driveway. I unbuttoned two top buttons... then a third and pushed my boobs in tight. I flapped my collar. The fun is about to start.

I'm Here!

Nikki was standing on the front porch. Damn, she's stunning. I didn't bother to grab my overnight bag. I ran... no, I sprinted up the steps to the front door. I wrapped my body around hers. I held her tight. She held me tighter. I tilted my head. We kissed passionately. My heart was racing. I could feel her heart pounding, too.

She dropped her hands to my bum, my sweater dress bunched as she held both cheeks in her outstretched hands. I buried my face in her chest. I mumbled, " Nikki, just hold me tight. Don't ever let go!"

She whispered, "Lisa, let's go inside!" My chest was still thumping.

Once inside, I looked around. I was in awe. "Nikki, this place is gorgeous." In the Great Room, a back deck spilled out over the grassy dunes, with a gorgeous view of the Atlantic Ocean. I could hear the surf pounding on the shore. I needed to see it, so I grabbed her hand. "Show me!"

We stepped out into the open air. I leaned against the railing. The ocean breeze was a little chilly. Nikki stood behind me, pressing her body into mine. She flipped my hair off my shoulders and gently kissed the nape of my neck. I so love when she does that. Her hands were placed firmly on my hips. I pressed back and melted into her arms; soft moans vibrated from within.

I haven't felt this comfortable in someone's arms in a long, long time. Nikki nuzzled my neck, nibbled my earlobes, and blew warm air onto my neck. I tenderly turned to face her; I slid my knee against her thighs, wedging it between her legs. As I did, I playfully put pressure directly into her crotch. I looked into her blue eyes. I whispered, "Nikki, I need you now!"

She smiled, "Lisa, come with me!" She held my hand and led me back into the house. I stopped abruptly and let go. Nikki stood and swiftly turned, facing me. I pulled the sweater dress over my head and tossed it on the nearby sofa.

Giggling, I said. "Nikki, I said now!" Standing in front of her, in my black lace thong and matching bra, I knew I was desirable. No man or woman has ever walked away from this beautiful body... never. Smiling, I wiggled my curled finger... as if to say, come here.

We Were in Lust!

Nikki was mesmerized. She never stopped staring... her eyes floated all over my semi-naked body, from head to toe, then back into my blue eyes. She grinned, rolling her stiff tongue over her lower lip.

As she did, she immediately finished unbuttoning her white shirt and let it drop to the floor. She wiggled out of her denim skirt; it slithered to her ankles. She stood before me with her hands on her hips. Her ample breasts were showcased in a red mid-cup bra, and her pretty cock bulged at the seams of her red G-string. Gawd, Nikki was simply irresistible. I really wanted her right now!

And she wanted me. We were two bitches in heat. We both stepped forward, pressing our bodies together as one. Our kisses were messy. Nikki pushed me backward, pressing me against the huge, sturdy, expansive mahogany dining table. She lifted me onto the table, laid me on my back, and crawled on top, hovering over me. She immediately pushed the floral centerpiece onto an adjacent chair.

I looked intently into her eyes and firmly said. "Nikki, just take me now!"

I lifted my bum, and she grasped the seams of my lace thong, jerking them down my legs. She held them to her nose and sniffed my sweet aroma. She gurgled, a soft 'Mm', and flung them aside. I instinctively spread my legs wide.

Nikki slithered out of her G-string. Her pretty cock, dangled, now freed, bobbed and weaved. I just stared, watching it grow stiffer. My heart is racing... I blurted, "Oh gawd. Nikki, give it to me now!"

She just chuckled... she had that teasing look in her eyes. She hovered back over me, her cock wiggling from side to side. I so wanted to grab it, squeeze it, kiss it... But Nikki knew I couldn't reach it. When I lunged, all I could grasp was air.

She buried her face in my chest, licking my nips through the embroidered bra. As she moved her tongue all over my breasts, her cock poked my stomach. I was aching in anticipation... I begged. "Nikki, I need you inside me now!"

Nikki raised her head and smirked. Her cockhead was now poking my damp slit. I pulled my knees up, pressing them against her hips. Her knees locked in; her arms were extended beside me. Nikki's cock kept poking my inner thigh. She was being a tease. As she swayed her hips, her cockhead kept stabbing. Her eyes were focused on mine... and with one swift waggle, Nikki's cock guided itself toward my slit. She pushed, then slowly eased in with a short, shallow thrust. A quick tease, popping out to the edge, teasing my outer lips, followed by another shallow thrust.

We Both Need This!

I needed her deeper; I pulled my legs higher, my hands cupping my bare heels. I arched my back on the hard table. Our eyes were affixed. She knew what I wanted, and I clearly knew I was at her mercy. I was only going to get her cock deep... when she couldn't resist... and only then.

Her cock slid in again, another short, slow thrust. I doubled up, tilting my pelvis up. She eased her cock out slowly, then in faster and deeper this time. I bit my lip and repeatedly mumbled, "Oh, oh, oh!" Nikki varied the rhythm of each thrust... two slow, shallow pushes, followed by a faster, much deeper thrust.

I screamed, "Gawd, Nikki, gawd." I was panting, moving effortlessly with her tempo. She was wiggling her booty, changing the angle of her throbbing cock. I screamed again, "Oh fuck, yeah!" I was rocking back and forth to the motion of her hips, her cock, and the swaying of her booty. It felt so damn good!

I could feel her slide up onto her knees, pushing her pulsing cock upward inside my canal. I stared into her face, watching her eyes as her face cringed with each thrust. My feet were dangling in the air behind her. With each alternating deep thrust, I imagined that she would drive me right through the table.

Nikki squealed. "Lisa, you are so tight.... I am so hot for you!"

I shrieked back. "Oh, gawd Nikki! Oh gawd." My now moist bum was squishing along the tabletop. I was panting harder. I screeched. "Oh, fuck me, baby!"

Nikki's hip movement, her timing, and the way she angles her cock inside my vagina... it drives me crazy, in a good way. This girl knows how to fuck.

I couldn't stop screaming. With each thrust, I kept repeating, "Oh Fuck! Oh, oh, oh yes!" I closed my eyes tight and added, "Just like that, keep it up. Yes. Yes. Yes!"

She pushed back, lowering her bum, then instantly pushed up on her knees, leveraging her thrust upward, and higher inside, scraping my upper inner wall. She kept lowering her bum, then lifted each time, powerfully pushing her cock deeper against my front wall. My body kept bouncing. My head swayed.

"Just like that, Baby! More, baby, harder!" I gulped, "Nikki, you own me!" She wasn't just pounding me... her cock was dancing inside of me.

Shrieking, I endlessly repeated, "Oh, oh, oh! Oh fuck, yes, yes. Yes!"

I could feel the tension building in Nikki's body. Her cock was swelling and throbbing inside me.

She blurted. "Baby, I'm going to cum... I'm going to cum!"

All I could do was nod wildly. I was grunting with each thrust, bouncing with each deep thrust. I was on the edge too. It was building inside of me. I could feel it, and knew it would be strong. My head was spinning.

Then, suddenly my entire body shook; I shivered, and I exploded. My orgasm was powerful, sending tremors throughout. I tried to grasp the table, but there was nothing to hold on to. My arms were flailing, and I clutched Nikki's hips, burying my long nails into her skin.

My screams mimicked a steaming yodel: "Ayi, Ayi, Ayi!" I panicked at the sound of my own booming scream. My eyes rolled back as I shifted and squirmed. I was unable to focus. My eyes glossed over.

Nikki's screams immediately followed, with repeated "Oh, oh, oh! Oh, fuck Lisa!"

A second equally powerful wave followed, meshing with Nikki's screams. Our screams reverberated off the Great Room walls. I lowered my outstretched legs onto Nikki's back, and they wrapped around her. I locked my ankles, holding her tight. I felt my toes curl.

I was dazed, and my body ached... it was a wonderful aching feeling. I was unable to talk. I tried, but no words came out. I believe I drifted in and out of consciousness.

My body shook me awake. When I opened my eyes, my head was twisted to the side. All I heard was Nikki's voice. "Lisa, are you okay... Lisa, Lisa, Lisa... are you okay?" She was shaking my arms and shoulders. I glanced up at her, opened my eyes, and focused on Nikki's moving lips. I nodded that I was okay.

Beaming, I said. "Nikki, you are so fucking amazing!"

She glowed back at me. Her smile was radiant. I heard her exhale Whew!'

"Nikki, I may have temporarily blacked out. That's only happened once before."

I curled to the side, laying my head in the crook of my arms. Nikki snuggled in next to me, pressing her chest into my back. The side of her head rested on my shoulder. I arched my bum into her lower torso. Our legs were entwined. I could feel her body calmly heaving. She rested her arm at my waist.

Whispering, I said. "Nikki, I so needed that!"

Exhaling, she said. "Lisa, we both needed each other." Giggling, she added. "Lisa, there is never a dull moment with you!"

I just responded, "Ditto!" I was too exhausted to say anything more. I must have dozed off. I woke up abruptly. It was Nikki nudging me.

Shower Time

"Lisa, did you bring any other clothes?" I nodded. "Lisa, why don't you shower. I'll clean up and join you. Let's go to an early dinner. I just wanted to lie there, but Nikki nudged me again. She softly smacked my booty. "Let's go, baby!"

I reluctantly crawled off the table and wiggled into my sweater dress. I grabbed my thong and headed to the front door. "Lisa, my bedroom is upstairs, the first door to the right." Pausing. She added. "You'll find everything you need. Nikki disappeared into the kitchen.

I held my hand up, waving my thong with one finger, as if to say, 'I've got this!' I retrieved my overnight bag from my car. Once back inside, I hurried up the stairs to the second floor. Her bedroom was huge, with a king-size bed in the center. Her walk-in closet was even more impressive. It's like a small boutique; every woman's dream.

I glanced out the window. The ocean view was gorgeous. I slipped out of my sweater dress and let it pool on the floor. As I unclasped my bra, I stepped into her ensuite bathroom. Nikki was right; everything I would ever need.

The glassed-in shower was large enough for four. In the middle, it sported a rain shower head. Two handheld showerheads, not just one, and a tiled bench to sit or prop your bent leg. On a shelf were two vibrators... a hot pink happy rabbit and a black womanizer. Waterproof creams, lubes of all types, and various bars of soap sat on one of the tiled shelves.

I turned on the rain shower to hot and steamy. While the water warmed up, I dimmed the lights. I stepped into the shower; I closed my eyes, and the warm water cascaded down my naked body. The water stream stimulated me, draining the exhaustion I felt earlier... damn, the cascading just felt good. Using both hands, I lathered my body with a soap bar; my fingers lingered around my neck and my underarms.

Cupping the underside of my breasts with the soap, I let my free hand tweak my nipples. They were soon as hard as tiny pebbles. My sudsy fingers swept my flat stomach and navel. Soapy water flowed down my legs; I lifted one, propping my foot on the built-in tiled seat, and giving myself clear access to my inner thigh.

The soapy bar brushed across my heart-shaped trimmed bush. I grazed my clitoris... and I softly moaned not once, but in steady, gentle whimpers. I exhaled several deep breaths. I was relaxed. I closed my eyes. I had entered that zone.

My Memory Was Vivid

My mind drifted back to the amazing sex with Nikki; the powerful orgasms I shared with her. How she instinctively knew which buttons to push, when to press, when to tease, and the precise moment to release me and send me over that proverbial edge. She didn't just fuck me; she used her pretty cock as if she was waving a magical orgasmic wand.

Using the soap, I tenderly pressed the outer lips of my slit. I dropped the soapy bar down on the tiled floor as my probing fingers caressed my labia and the small opening of my vulva. I exhaled as I pressed my pearl with my raised thumb. The intense pleasure exploded. I shivered; weakness set in. I widened my stance to steady my legs.

I alternated my pressure; I gently rubbed, squeezed, and pinched. Whatever felt good; whatever felt right; whatever made me quiver. I pressed and released as my fingers made concentric circles at various speeds. My magical fingers brought me back to the edge. I sat on the shower seat and pushed back against the wet, cool wall. I tightly closed my eyes.

I was relaxed and aroused. I thought about the toy. I considered the handheld showerhead. Today I didn't need either. All I needed was my memory of Nikki's cock... slowly sliding in and out of my vagina. So, I curled three fingers, slipping them inside my moist canal, pressing on my front upper wall. I wiggled my hand, my thumb pressing my clit... I repeatedly screamed. "Oh fuck, oh gawd!" My breathing grew heavy, and my heart raced, and when I exhaled, I calmed.

Sitting in silence, all I could hear was the warm water cascading on the tiled shower floor and my outstretched legs. Suddenly, I felt a chill on my wet body. I opened my eyes. The glass shower was wide open. Nikki loomed on the other side, grinning. She was naked, holding her pretty aroused cock in one hand.

I giggled. I wasn't embarrassed, but I had to ask. "Nikki, how long were you standing there?"

"Lisa, I saw everything."

Chuckling, "Then why didn't you join me?"

She quietly laughed, "Lisa, I was mesmerized. It was arousing just watching you!"

I teasingly smirked, "I can see!" My inner voice said. 'Make her jerk while I watched.' The other inner voice said. 'No way, I wanted to swallow her seed!"

Lisa's Mouth is Magical

Nikki stepped into the shower. The water from the rain shower cascaded over her body. As she widened her stance, I slid onto my knees and looked into her eyes. We exchanged knowing grins. My long hair was already soaked.

Nikki's cock was now fully aroused, and I grasped it with both hands. Holding it steady, I kissed her cockhead, and my tongue darted out, licking the ridge. I twirled my tongue along her sculpted helmet.

Looking up, I watched her close her eyes, cringing in pleasure. My lips mouthed the head, and my tongue licked her tiny slit. I suckled any precum juices directly from the slit. I gulped, and she yelped. Nikki's palms now rested on my shoulders, steadying herself; the showerhead's water continued to surge over our naked bodies.

With one hand, I squeezed the base of her shaft; the other cupped her balls. I tenderly squeezed, then pressed my thumb between each ball. She yelped as I pressed harder. Gripping her pretty cock, I slid my mouth over the tip, inching my way down her shaft. My soft lips glided down one side of her hard shaft; my puckered lips lingered at her root. Her soft whimpers quickly elevated to moans.

I flicked my stiff tongue over the base, then up the other side, sucking her glistening rod. I felt the tension building inside her loins. I kissed and sucked her stiff shaft, and my tongue twirled, teased, and tortured her fully aroused cock. My tongue was an extension of the conductor's baton, doing a seductive sway along her stiff tool. I verbally purred as I gobbled her precious cock.

I guided her cock deeper down my throat... gurgling and sucking... I gagged and gasped; my mouth popped off; I quickly grasped it back, sticking it deeper down my salivating throat. Her cock was pulsating. It was vibrating inside my mouth.

Nikki shifted her weight from one foot to the other. Her legs sagged as they weakened from her building arousal. My mouth opened wider, and my gurgling increased. I repeated the long sweeping strokes up and down her shaft. Each time I mouthed her cockhead, my tongue darted out, and I flicked the tip of her sculpted crown.

Her cock is pretty, not massive; it snugly fit into my mouth. I easily engulfed it deep into my throat. I breathed through my nose, trying to minimize my gagging. I simply wanted to taste her cream.

Nikki's fingers squished my hair. She staggered but quickly righted herself. She kept repeating my name... "Lisa, Lisa, Lisa." She murmured, "I'm almost there!"

I mumbled, "Damn it, just shoot!" My mouth clenched the head of her shaft. I was ready to swallow all of her sweet cream.

As if on command, Nikki's powerful ejaculation exploded into my mouth. The first spurt was heavier than I expected. I gulped her cream, sucking the very last drop down my throat. I gulped and swallowed; gulped and swallowed.

Her cock popped out of my mouth. I fell forward. Nikki lowered her body. We both sat on the shower floor. Nikki lifted my body, pulling me closer. We embraced as the shower water poured over us. I was spent. I sensed she was too. We struggled to our feet and sat on the tiled bench. Nikki held me tight; I held her tighter. We sat in silence.

Nikki abruptly stood, pulling me with her. She soaped my body; I pressed into hers. Suds were now everywhere. We scrubbed each other. The soapy suds made us sparkling clean. Using the handhelds, we sprayed the soapy suds off our bodies.

We stepped out and toweled each other off. We slipped into matching white robes, and we snuggled on her bed. We talked; we chatted about nothing truly important. I know I dozed off. I'm sure she did too.

Epilogue

We woke for dinner; not as early as Nikki initially wanted. She took me to Palomino, one of the restaurants in the company's group. I met her colleagues, especially Brooklyn, another partner in the group. We didn't make it back to the Fenwick House for the sunset. The next night's sunset was glorious.

The next day we spent it together, doing things Nikki does. For dinner, we went to Sip and Savor. I decided to spend the night. I needed more Nikki time, and she wanted more Lisa time. She invited me back for the long upcoming weekend. She said Olivia was not working. And it was time we met. I readily agreed. I wanted to meet the woman who holds her heart.

On Monday morning, I woke early. I had a long drive ahead of me. I made it to the office on time. I needed to borrow a work outfit from her. It fit perfectly since we're close to the same body shape and size.

On the drive, I tried to figure out how this relationship would work. We made no promises to each other. We both lived almost three hours apart. My family was in Philly. I could work remotely from almost anywhere. But right now, I needed to be exactly where I was. And Nikki was not moving; her career and her life were entrenched on the Delaware coast. I just knew I needed her in my life.

To be continued!

Nikki Speaks

Even though Lisa's point of view was more prevalent, I decided to keep the storyline in the Transgender category. Either Romance or Erotic Couplings were other options; Nikki and Lisa's relationship hasn't reached that stage. I did, however, move this story to the 'Nikki's Kinky Beach Adventures' series.

The three previous stories appear in the series 'My Life As An Entertainer!'. As I stated previously, our infatuation began at first sight in 'Girls, Girls, Girls!', followed by breakfast in bed in 'You Can't Get Her Out of Your Head', and then their rendezvous in Philadelphia in 'A Good Kiss is Magical!' The first two stories have garnered enough stars to be rated hot by your peers. The third story is still borderline. It needs to reach the required votes to be eligible.

Please comment and vote with your stars. Your comments and feedback are essential. I always want to improve my stories. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts in the comments section. Please vote with your true conscience.

If you are not a regular Nikki Madison reader, let me tell you a little bit about myself: I'm a blue-eyed blonde, 5'7", in my early 30s with long athletic legs, and a perfectly formed booty, with a flawless shelf. My breasts are 375 cc silicone implants that look more natural than they are. My bra size is a typical D-Cup. I have been living full-time as a trans woman for almost five years now.

It's important to know that my pretty cock fits nicely in my G-string. It's not massive, but it's cut and shaved with a sculpted helmet. And it's fully functional.

If I must say so myself. I am one good-looking bitch.

As for Lisa Sullivan, she is a gorgeous, blue-eyed blonde with firm breasts comparable to mine. However, she's a tad shorter. She has nearly perfect booty, and she's slim, fit, and trim. One look at her and you become instantly jealous. How could another woman look this gorgeous? Then she captivates you with her smile, her intelligence, honesty, and directness... she's not perfect; no one is. Think of her as an older McKenna Grace lookalike... at age 32.

Her humor is subtle. And sometimes she'll say something. You'll look at her and say... did she say that?

I sincerely hope you are enjoying Nikki's Kinky Adventures. This story has been posted to Literotica. com with the original author's full knowledge under my pen name, NikkijMaadison. No part of this story may be reprinted in any other format or on any other website without the express written consent of the original author. You may discover mistakes. That will happen.

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