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[ Ayame appears to be in a quiet place in Fayren, with stone steps leading to a Japanese-styled walled gate. Much like an entrance to a Shinto shrine. She turns around with a smile at the camera that's being held telekinetically ]

Good morning. With the recent events in Everglade and among others, I figured many of you could use a break to rest and recover. My name is Ayame, and this week I have returned into business and decided to pick up where the Amagi Inn had left off, and create my own safe haven. Welcome to Amatsu!

[ She presents the gate with a dramatic gesture of her arm, causing the rolled textile pillars to light up, showing a fountain by the entrance. ]

It's a traditional Japanese-styled inn with the aim to help you relax and feel rejuvenated, should you feel the need to get away from stressful city life. We are here in the middle of Fayren's woods-

[ She didn't even pause as she creates a portal off-handedly. Which she goes through along with the camera. The wind blows in her hair as soon as she crosses that cleft in space, and the camera angle adjusts to show that she's actually flying without any means of propulsion. Over her left is the inn itself in all it's wonder, built on the slope of a hill with three floors. There's a great river flowing out to the ocean where there's a beach near the inn's grounds ]

-far from any noise and troubles. We have plenty of hot-spring baths, spa treatments, dining options, and suites to offer. There are even natural wonders to explore. And we are currently hiring! So please-

[ She creates another portal, heading to the outside of the main entrance where there's a peaceful garden and koi pond, silent with only the sound of chirping birds and gently rustling autumn leaves ]

-if you are interested, we would love you being a part of our team, or to even at least give us a visit. There's a carriage service that takes you from Fayren to the inn. We promise you will enjoy your stay.

[ She gives a bow before the video ends, but not before giving directions to said carriage service ]

(OOC: There's a top level comment of Action prompts for Ayame within, but feel free to make your own for others to tag into. Questions about the inn can be sent to me via PM. Enjoy!)

[ Everyone's TVs will flicker on and to the Genessia News Channel for a Live Special Report. The Show Host pops out from beneath the podium, a cool tenor voice coming straight from him as he addresses the camera. ]

Well heeeeello there everyone! We interrupt your day for a very special report! This is the hostess with the mostest, your favorite Show Host, here with the City Guardian Election Debate, coming at you LIVE! This debate's a little smaller than normal with two City Guardian positions being uncontested, so Genessia City and Fayren will both be sitting out this time around. Congratulations to their continuing Guardians, David Haller and Mavis Vermillion!

Before we get into things, I'd like to introduce our sponsors for the City Guardian Debates this summer: Schnee Company Welcoming Services and Paw Paws and Props. Paw Paws and Props: You bring your pet, we'll take ridiculous model-level pictures of them as superheroes, celebrities, sports players- you name it, we'll make your pet into a star. I got a photo of me with my pet the other day, take a look!

[ Yes, this broadcast is being interrupted by a photo of Show Host as Robin cheek-to-cheek with his caped crusader, Bat-Llama. The photo spins out of the way cartoon-style back to Show Host and starts the show! ]

We are broadcasting live from right here in Genessia City. Many folks are in attendance, including our very own GCPD who are here to monitor and keep the peace. Let's begin the live debate-slash-Q&A you've all been waiting for. Here's how it works: You all come up with questions to ask each of the Guardians, and each Guardian will have the opportunity to answer it to help you decide which of your candidates is the right one for your city. You can submit your questions via text to the CPU and it will beam them to our stage, or if you're here in the audience, head on up to the podium and ask in person! Now to introduce our candidates.

A huge fight is brewing in Attleton with fiery contenders! Dante Sparda: current deputy, suave musician, professional pizza-lover, and badass is our first candidate but don't think he's the only one here. His opponent is EXPLODING onto the stage with plans to be the very best, like no one ever was! Katsuki Bakugo is ready to tell Dante to get back and go! Who will Attleton choose to be its new hero!?

Attleton isn't the only hot-button topic around though. Everglade may send a chill down your spine, but things are getting ready to heat up as Lydia squares down with Hikaru Takeda. One's a passionate protector of undead rights, the other the entrusted as acting City Guardian. Who will Everglade choose to deal with the spooky task of trying to keep everyone happy as City Guardian!?

Last but never least, let's make some hoopla about the high-tech city that programmed its way into our hearts and shot them into the sky, Nova City! Nova City's got two candidates with us today. He's sexy, he's cute, and popular to boot, he's bitchin', great hair, we all love to stare: Gale Reinhardt! But don't let that great intro fool you, Android 17 used to be a park ranger, and our hearts are in his range now! ❤

So park yourself down, take a seat, and let's get started folks! Get into the town hall for this live debate, starting in 30 minutes! You've still got time to pop in, let's go, and don't forget to cast your votes this June 24th at the polls!

{ OOC NOTE: Anyone can reply to this post with a question they want to ask the potential City Guardians. Each City Guardian candidate is tasked with answering any question on this post. No candidate is required to, but lack of participation may affect public opinion of the candidate! Lack of any activity during the election season will disqualify your candidate, however.

On June 24th, the polls will officially go up and each character will be afforded one vote for each city. So if you play 5 characters, you will need to submit 5 IC vote choices; if you only play 1, then only that character will vote. This means you as the player are voting on your character's behalf because it's going to be in the OOC comm just so that we can include instructions. There will be further information at that time as well as a link to a "booklet" with candidate information. For now though, the debate is here! }

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[It’s not unusual for Cassian to be wearing his uniform jacket or other parts of his uniform as these are his comfort clothes, but today he’s looking all Rebel Alliance soldier in full uniform, nothing Attleton about him. His entire posture is far more military now as he stands to address the network.]

By our best conversions to the local calendar, today is the anniversary known as Empire Day in my galaxy. It is a day on which the Galactic Empire shows its might on every occupied world with military parades and a grandiose speech in which the Emperor once again lauds progress and advancement when all that has progressed is his tyranny.

For all those who oppose the Empire it is a day to have the power of our enemy driven home – but also a day to think about the necessity of resisting their might, no matter the personal cost to us. For us in the Alliance to Restore the Republic it is a day on which we think about the reasons we fight, and the sacrifices we are willing to make.

I have no intentions to hold a parade of our own in Attleton. But we are going to meet in the park this afternoon, a few of us, celebrating that we are still around to spite the Empire, even if only from afar. We invite all those who have been fighting for freedom and against tyranny in their own universes. I can’t think of a better way to spite the Empire today than a gathering of rebels and resistance fighters from many worlds. So if you consider yourself one, feel invited to the park in Attleton to meet and share your experiences and the cause you fight for.


action, Attleton park, Sunday afternoon

[Unlike the fundraiser planned for next week, this is a highly informal get-together on the meadow by the lake. There are a few blankets spread out, two large picnic basket filled with snacks and cakes and a cooler with drinks. He's even listened to Demyx's complaints and stuck for the most part to local Attleton food, bringing only a few dishes from his own galaxy.

K-2SO can be seen fiddling with daytime fireworks, occasionally firing one off to paint the sky with trails of smoke in the bright orange-red of the Rebel Alliance. Near some orange flares placed on the ground in bottles, an Oricorio pokemon is proudly dancing flamenco and juggling swords.

The other remarkable thing giving it away as more than a regular group of Attletonies enjoying an afternoon in the park is the sheer number of pokemon running around, chasing another and play-fighting under a still uniformed Cassian Andor's watchful gaze.

...or his not so watchful gaze. He hurries to the edge of the lake, scooping up what looks like an oversized ice cream cone. The water at the shore is already covered by a thin layer of ice.] No, Hoth, we agreed we won't be freezing the lake today!


[OOC: Feel free to post a top-level and/or mingle with another at the get-together.]

Who: Fai D. Flourite, Hikaru Takeda and Open to those who aren't going to prom and want some silly shenanigans
What: Drinking & Board Games
Where: Everglade
When: Day of prom
Warnings: Possible drunk shenanigans

( A )( B )

( C )( Wildcard )

[A disgusting bug lady with a big smile is on the screen. She's sitting politely, albeit a little stiffly, on one of the sidewalk benches near the Bay. As she speaks, her face is excessively expressive, especially the way her brows lift or furrow over her huge dark eyes.]

Hello. I am Mantis. I am very grateful for the many gifts of jewelry and units that were left for me.

[Her head dips as she puts her hand briefly on the opal necklace around her throat. She's practically beaming. No one has ever given her such a nice present!]

I am also grateful for the information. I will do my best to memorize it, and I hope I will make many friends.

[She smiles HARD, probably being a little too toothy with her smile, but she does seem genuinely happy and even gives an awkward little wave with her hand. Hello, future friends! ...And then she keeps smiling. And smiling. And waiting. This is the part where someone else responds, correct?]

...I have never had a job before. I am looking forward to receiving my first job very much!

[It's debatable whether she even knows what a job is, if she looks that enthusiastic about it.]

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'Sup everyone.

[and here goes ryuji, moving around his apartment frantically. he's trying to get stuff together!]

A'ight, I feel like things are finally startin' to settle for me. So just wanna know- anyone out there wanna be my running buddy? I already got my pal Ren, but I figured I should try and branch out a bit more, y'know? I need someone that can push me, but also... not push me too hard, I guess.

[yup.] So lemme know!

Also uh... who out there can sew? I have reasons!

Video; HELLA PRIVATE To the Phantom Thieves

Guys!!!

[ryuji, as he keeps on running around his apartment, is seen grabbing things like magazines and... glue?! oh god what is he doing. getting ready for calling cards again, maybe?!]

So Akechi helped me realize that we all have our Personas here! I didn't know that for the longest time and- dammit! I gotta catch up here! My clothes stayed the same, since I ain't seen as a threat here I guess... so we gotta get our costumes back!

Basically, let's get the Phantom Thieves goin' strong here in Genessia! I dunno about changing hearts but... we could still fight against shitty evildoers and stuff!

[ action | around everglade ]

[ Today had been a rather uneventful day, which Hikaru was thanking her stars for. She grew to appreciate mundane days more and more now, ever since that debacle. However, what she wasn't expecting was to see eggs scattered about. A slender brow raised upward while she glanced at them curiously. As soon as she touched one, she could tell that something was different about her.

Those around the city can see a much younger Hikaru, looking rather confused. Why are these people calling her Guardian? What was this place and why wasn't she home? She knew that she had stuff to do back home, so it didn't make sense for her to suddenly be here. ]

I wish mama was here...

[ video ]

[ Now this was something that she was familiar with -- a cell phone! In the feed, there she was inspecting the device for a brief moment. ]

Uh, hey... I don't know if anyone's here, but I kinda need to go home. Like, really need to go home. If there's anyone here who does know me, I'm Corporal Takeda Hikaru.

Also, can I ask why people are calling me Guardian? I could get Corporal, since that's my rank, but not Guardian. Not that I mind, of course, but I just wanna know if I got a promotion here and wasn't aware of it.

[ Please help her, she's confused. ]

( OOC: Replies will come from shiningsoul! )

[ video ]

[ After Grell's latest announcement, Hikaru has decided to make a statement of her own since she was given the position of Guardian of Everglade along with Seth. She hasn't really said anything about the whole matter up until now and she figured it'd be a good time to break the silence. She's decided to dress in her dress uniform since her standard uniform wouldn't have been appropriate for this broadcast. Her hair's done up in its' usual ponytail, mainly to keep her hair away from her eyes. ]

Hello. For those who don't know me, my name is Hikaru Takeda, your new co-Guardian of Everglade. [ She's so used to saying Deputy Guardian of Everglade after her name, but bygones are bygones at this point. ] Back home, I'm the Superintendent General of the PIPE, a military organization that's tasked to defend the Earth from intergalactic threats. I've been in my position for twenty-two years now and have done a lot during that time to defend those who cannot fight for themselves back home, implement programs that have proven to work and continue to do so years after, among other things. I hope to apply some of the successful systems that have worked back home into the Guardian office, too, so that you all have a sense of calm while we're going forward with this sudden change.

Going forward, I would like to say that I'm interested in opening the lines of communication for Everglade as a whole more than what they have been. Should anyone have an issue with how we're running things or if anyone would like to offer constructive criticism, my direct line is always open. I'll be working with Guardian Rim on ideas that we can work on to make Everglade a lot better than it has been recently.

Also, I would like to personally thank everyone who pitched in to help Everglade out when chaos broke out during the arson.

( private text to Tony )

When Tsukasa got the call from Hikaru in the middle of developing photos, he washed his hands and started preparing coffee. He figured as much as he wanted to, he shouldn't get involved. The talk with the Professor a while ago made him wonder about his place in this world.

"Door's open," he called out to the figure outside the inner doors of the photo studio. He had put the closed sign on the door, so only Hikaru or other friends would have arrived here.

WHO: Grell and anyone else!
WHAT: boring and cold patrols.
WHEN: The entirety of the blizzard event
WHERE: Everglade
WARNINGS: coldness...

( she isn't really built for blizzards... )

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[ It's a bit different waking up from the pod this time around. While the first time she was here, she was filled with skepticism, but also a sense of curiosity as to why she was brought back here of all places. Now, it just seems like she's tired and ready to rest for a bit. The Protector gingerly sits up, threading bandaged fingers through her hair as she holds back a wince. Right, she can't afford to show weakness again.

...Well, not that she can't. It's just that she won't. ]

Nngh-- Guess it's time for more.

[ Gently, she stands up from the pod, collecting the items that she woke up with again before making her way over to the exit of the Bay. When her form emerges, she's dressed in her uniform, but has bandages covering her forehead as well as her cheeks. Those are the ones that are most visible anyway.

Hello Genessia, Hikaru has returned. ]

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[ Once she's been acclimated enough, she takes a moment to turn her videophone on, despite how bad she looks. It seems like she still has her sunny disposition, but it's obvious in her eyes just how exhausted she really is. She still is bandaged up pretty well, especially since she's yet to seek further medical attention. ]

Hello everyone. It seems like I've returned. For those of you who don't know me yet, I'm Hikaru Takeda, Superintendent General to the PIPE, the Pro-Intercontentinal Peace Enforcement Agency. I'm not sure if anyone is here who remembers me, but do you mind catching me up on what's been going on since I've been here last?

[ A pause -- should she be selfish and ask for her job back? Does the position even exist anymore? Surely it's been filled, but she could be security of some kind to someone.

No. She'll rest up. She's sure that she could use the time off and she doesn't feel quite up to fighting again. ]

...I'm glad to be back. I missed everyone that I met.

[ video ]

[ Guess who finally caught up on the network? Hikaru's taken a few notes down just in case as if she was compiling a basic report for a case. Really, she's taken what everyone has said about the recent grisly events. Honestly, she wanted to give the people affected some peace of mind however possible. It's sickening that it happened, especially to some well-known and well-liked people.

When the feed begins, Hikaru can be seen leaning back just a bit with her lips pursed together. She decides to speak once she collects her thoughts. ]

Hello, everyone. I just wanted to let those that were wondering where I disappeared to that I'm back from the Dream Docks. I've actually been back for a couple of days now, but I've been busy catching up on what I could and returning back to work, too.

Speaking of which, I'm aware of what happened recently and I'd like to offer whatever I can to help out, be it counseling, a meal -- whatever you need, I will be more than happy to offer any assistance. I have experience with the military and police back home, too, just in case if you need any assurance.

For those of you who are new here and may not know me, I'm Hikaru Takeda, Deputy Guardian of Everglade. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[ action | heavens court gym ]

[ After Hikaru sends out her message to the network, she feels like she has quite a lot of lead to get out. Being asleep for four months here means that she's got a lot of training to make up for, even if nothing happened to her body. She'll make her way down to the gym in her usual workout clothes before she starts using the weights. Those who live here or are visiting can soon see that she's pretty much using every piece of available equipment so as to refamiliarize herself with everything. Anyone is free to join her! ]

[ action | around nova city and everglade ]

[ Once she's taken care of her usual training regimen, Hikaru's going to be around Nova City as well as Everglade taking care of business for the most part as well as to see what needs to get done. She knows there's a lot of work to do, so she wants to prepare herself however possible. Feel free to interrupt her or catch her attention, though! ]

( [ action | locked to fai ] )

video | ota
[ Standing near the entrance to the Bay was a man of average height sporting a rather striking three piece suit and tinted sunglasses. His posture was composed and the persona he projected quite obviously calculated. Upon closer inspection it might be apparent through small points of behavior or in the way he forced his smile that he was much more tired than he cared for anyone to know.

Regardlesss, there had been very few times in Tony Stark's life where he didn't feel the need to engage in theatrics. It was what he had been taught, and it was his way to hide. A safe place to reside in a situation that, had he not already become intimately familiar with things beyond the knowledge of most, would likely have broken him even further than he already was.

Really, it was about needing to stay in control.

The way he looked into the camera was like he had done it a hundred or even a thousand times. He didn't seem to be phased by public speaking at the very least. ]

Greetings, citizens of... Genessia? It was Genessia, right?

[ He put a finger up and pulled out the map he'd arrived with. It went back out of view into his chest pocket after a few moments of being studied. ]

Yep. Just confirmed it in case anyone didn't know. By the way? Shout out to the kind folks who left me the goodie box. Way generous. Wouldn't have expected it. Can only assume the party was great and I was at least 5% sober when I agreed to trans-dimensional travel.

[ He gave a charming grin. ]

Now, I'm not one to be a rude guest -- but curiosity, you know? I can't help but think all of this isn't as simple as the welcoming committee -- again, God bless their souls -- made it out to be. Therefore I come to you, the humble public. Simply put, I'm looking for information. What goes on around here, where you're from, any sort of important details that could have, I don't know, slipped between the cracks? I'm interested. Hit me up.

[ He gave a lazy peace sign and proceeded to pick up the device he'd been using to record on, but just before turning it off he paused and held it up selfie style. ]

Almost forgot. Name's Tony Stark. Expect to hear it a lot.

action, various locations around genessia city & nova city | ota
[ After his successful performance, Tony decided the best course of action was to see everything that he could see. He could be found at various odd locations throughout Genessia City during the day, and Nova City later into the evening. Running into him anywhere and everywhere was very much possible. ]

anonymous text | ota
Need to know if anyone from home is here.

Tell me what the initials S.H.I.E.L.D stood for as proof.

xoxo

[ kaiba seto is not a happy camper. he usually isn't a happy camper, but after spending the last few years of his life scrambling around trying to accomplish his destiny or whatever, he had been looking forward to finally going home, to japan. to domino city. to his manor, and his company, and his brother, and to finally have some modicum of peace. but no. apparently, the fates that be decided to drop him in wherever the hell this place was, and seto is forced to adapt. again. great.

he's here for a few days before he actually says anything -- combing through the network, collecting information and figuring out where his place in this world can be. he's furious that he can't go home, furious that his brother is not here, but it seems time at home stops while he's here. at least mokuba and isono won't be freaking out that he's missing. and in combing through genessia's archives, he sees a familiar name -- yuugi.

that, alone, is enough to put seto in a slightly better mood. not by much. but slightly.

so after a few days of thought collecting, buying new clothes, figuring out where everything else, and preparing himself to make his grand debut (you always have to play the game, even as a reformed villain, and appearance is everything, and appearing like you know what you're doing is everything, because you only get one shot at a first impression), the video feeds turns on to show one (1) kaiba seto, looking for all the world as if he lives here, fingers steepled and settled into a chair.

it seems he's wasted absolutely no time in figuring out what to do in this world. ]

There is an emphasis on security, guest liaisons, combat training, and the like within this city, but there is a significant lack in recreation outside of the common arcade, or game shops. [ the way he says game shop is slightly less unimpressed than the common arcade. he sees you over there, yuugi. at least seto has learned to be .005% more respectful than he was when they first met. ] As far as I can tell, the holographic technology here has been utilized for combat purposes -- [ and there is definitely a slight undertone of distaste, there ] -- or instructional guides to arriving to this world, when it could be used for more.

[ seto pauses, here. ]

I am the CEO of Kaiba Corporation, a company that utilizes holographic technology for game development. I am the inventor of the duel disk system, and the holographic image projection system that is used in a game called duel monsters. However, I have also created several other projects that are far more ambitious. Specifically, virtual reality -- I crafted a system that allows for the total immersion into a simulated environment. Video games that allow you to craft your own character and immerse yourself into a world of your own creation. I intend to form my own company here, to continue where I left off, for however long I am trapped here. However, as I understand not everyone within the city has been introduced to such technology, I'll spare the technological talk -- but I can provide a scaled down demonstration of what can be anticipated once I launch my company.

[ after taking apart his duel disk and spending three days with no sleep adjusting the holographic imager, settled on the desk before him appears to be a disk. with the press of a button, there is a soft whirring sound, and a scaled down picture-perfect hologram of a blue eyes white dragon comes into existence. it looks solid -- freakishly real, all things considered, and the small dragon folds her wings against her sides, looking all the world as if seto has just magically conjured a tiny pet to sit before him and be adored by the public.

seto watches the dragon for a moment before refocusing his attention on the camera. creating buzz is important, but -- ]

I'll end this announcement with an inquiry. Should anyone recognize me, and believe that I would want to speak with them, [ read: not katsuya jounouchi or pegasus j. crawford ] I can be reached at this feed number. Seek me out as soon as possible. And if you have any questions concerning my company, or would like to utilize my services for your own company should I deem your motivations similar to mine, [ read: not for weaponry or the like ] I am available. The latter, for a price. The previous, I am available for the next hour. Be quick.

[ and he cuts the feed, but he soon sends out a text message. ]

[ filtered to mutou yuugi ; private/unhackable ]

We need to talk. Now.

closed to shizuma;

[ It's cold.

The cold is the first thing Reiji notices, because he doesn't remember it being winter, and also because it chills his entire body from the inside. It's not natural at all, a faint realization that is soon confirmed by the fact that this isn't his room at all.

Most people would panic upon being confronted with a panel of some sort of clear plexiglass very close to his face. Reiji does too for about three seconds before his eyes spot some irregularities on the inside of the panel, and a few moments of fumbling later it opens with a soft pneumatic hiss.

The heir sits up, rubbing his eyes to clear them and not recognizing the bay area at all. Half of him suspects it's a dream, but the other half points out that it feels too lucid to be one. He turns to look down, and his still-sluggish mind takes all of three seconds to process what exactly it could have been. ]

Gosh, please don't tell me this is a coffin.

[ Truly, the most witty of comments. ]


a good while later, mass text;

Hello everyone! The name is Suwa Reiji, and I've got a quick question or two.

Is anyone here from Kanagawa Prefecture, or otherwise Japan? I've just arrived here with a friend and we're looking for anyone from the same area. As well as any news or tips you can give us, that would be greatly appreciated too.

I understand that people from all professions come here; could anyone point me to places that could reasonably hire performers or athletes? I'll be keeping an eye out for it myself, but advice would make it a lot easier.

Thanks a bunch!

[ ooc: replies will come from both of them! ]

[ Now that Hikaru's gotten used to being here in Genessia, she's been thinking about how she can help out like she normally did back home. And so, the camera's focused on the device in her hand before moving it up to her face. ]

Hello again, everyone.

What I have in my hand is one of the many advances that's been made back home for me thanks to advances in medical technology. This is called is a Re-Mender and it's used to patch up wounds rather quickly by just pressing the button here to release the medicine inside of it, which speeds up the healing process tenfold. At the end, it's as if the injury never happened. In the case of major wounds, I have a stronger spray that works in the same way. It'll just take longer for the wounds to heal up.

[ A pause and she smiles a bit. ]

I don't know if there has been any kind of medicine like this before in Genessia, and if there is, that's fantastic! If not, I don't mind these being mass distributed if there's someone who can produce the medicine. The device is optional, of course. I just want to help out however possible and this is one of the ways I thought how.

Thank you in advance.

To the residents of Fayren. In today's newspaper there was a story covering a declaration of war against the mages of Fayren. Rest assured that Guardian Satori and myself are aware of the situation and are currently investigating the matter to the fullest extent of our power and resources. Any information leading to the discovery and arrest of any member of "The Hands of Decay" should be directed toward the office of the Guardian. Should the information prove useful in the apprehension of these criminals, a reward can be expected.

Until such time as this organization has been brought to justice, however, I advise caution. Those with magical powers should not be alone in a public place, nor should you trust any charms, spells, or any assistance from those you do not trust with your life. It is possible that despite the alleged war on mages, that these criminals are capable of using magic themselves.

The situation is in hand, and this organization will be brought to justice swiftly. In the meantime, though caution is called for, please go about your lives as normally as possible. To show fear is to give these bullies what they want. Together, we will triumph.