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"text": "[>Oh, and Velvetwing, about that blood test... [schwing!] Come on Velvetwing, I have no doubt you are tough enough to die silently, like a good bat.]\nOh, touche, mon ami. (bows) You honor me with your complinsult. You have said many fine things, many wise things.",
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