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My Woman	By : scattered-dimensions Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Kouga/Kagome Views: 16033 -:- Recommendations : 4 -:- Currently Reading : 6
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“Before you say anything, I just want apologize. Sesshomaru-sama would be pretty disappointed in me if he knew how unfocused I was out in the open. It was my stupidity that caused that conflict between you and Ayame earlier. I didn’t mean to come between you and your mate.” Kagome said honestly with her eyes glued to her hands. She missed the look of utter surprise and mild amusement on Kouga’s face.
He couldn’t believe what she had just said. She thought he and Ayame were mates. She had no idea just how wrong she was. She was also blaming herself for getting attacked by the snake demons and Ayame. ‘Classic, beautiful, kind hearted Kagome. Always putting herself at the bottom and taking everyone’s problems on her shoulders.’
It was an admirable quality, but he wasn’t going to allow her to blame herself for something that was out of her control. She had done nothing to incite Ayame’s wrath. She was just jealous of the little priestess who was trying to recover from her terrible ordeal. It was cowardly what she did and she would pay dearly for it. He, also, doubted that Kagome had done anything to instigate such a vicious attack by those bastard youkai. He placed his fingers under her chin and gently raised her face to his.
“Kagome, look at me. You don’t need to apologize for anything. You have done nothing wrong. What happened was not your fault. Ayame has always been delusional when it came to that whole mating thing.”
“But I thought…”
“Ayame was just jealous that’s all. She’s been trying to mate with me for years, but I can’t do that. I remember what you said about the lunar rainbow story being romantic and it would be if it was between two demons who felt the same, but that’s not the case. She was just a cub back then and I said it just to make her feel better. She took the claim to the Elder Counsel and they dismissed it, saying it wasn’t legitimate, but she couldn’t accept that and has followed me around ever since. I’ve never been violent with her like that, but she attacked you and I won’t stand for it. I’m sorry you had to see that.” He leaned over and gave her a soft, gentle hug around her shoulders. “Don’t you go blaming yourself for stuff that’s not your fault. I won’t have it and since your pack, that makes me your Alpha, so you gotta do what I tell you.” He said giving her a lopsided grin. She silently giggled.
“Good luck with that. So, what did you actually want to talk about?” She asked with a grin of her own.
Kami she was so beautiful when she smiled. He hadn’t removed his arm from around her delicate shoulders and the close proximity to a now conscious Kagome, was causing a distracting tingle to course through him. What did he want to talk about again? Oh, right!
“It’s going to take some time for you to get back on your feet and it’s already snowed. I was wondering if you just wanted to stay here this winter and when the weather breaks, I can take you home. You won’t want for anything, Kagome. I promise.” He waited while she weighed her options in her head.
“I guess that makes sense. I’ll stay, but I don’t want to impose any more than I already have.” She replied nervously. He squeezed her shoulders lightly.
“Hush, Kagome. You haven’t imposed on anyone. I just wish this was under better circumstances. You have no idea how much I have missed you.”
Kagome felt slightly uncomfortable to admit that she had missed him too, so she just kept quiet. It wasn’t a rare occasion for her to think about him and she was glad to see him doing well after all these years. He seemed to be the same sweet attentive Kouga he had always been.
Kouga didn’t care who knew, he was over the moon. She was going to stay with him for the rest of the winter. He didn’t think his smile could get any wider. The things ‘his woman’ did to him. He had to change the subject. His feelings for her were about to override his better judgment and give in to the urge to caress her soft skin.
“So, anything in particular you want to do now that you’re awake?”
“Ummm…well…I kinda…would like to take a bath…if I can.” She said nervously.
Kouga froze. ‘So much for changing the subject.’ Sure he had bathed her while she was unconscious, but this was different she was awake and alert to what he would have to do for her. She was too weak to even sit on her own. Did she understand what she had asked?
“Kagome, you’re still very weak. I’ll have to….”
“I know, but you’ve been taking care of me all along and it does kind of make me nervous, but I just want to relax in a bath. I know what I’m asking and I don’t mean to be a bother. I just need your help.” He watched as she flushed a very pretty pink.
“I don’t want you to be uncomfortable, that’s all. Just relax and I’ll fill the bath and get everything ready.” He said with a reassuring smile.
Kagome was shocked that Kouga had an actual tub in his den. She thought she was going to have to travel to nearby hot spring or maybe one they had in the caves, but she didn’t expect it to be here, in this den. It was placed somewhere behind her out of her line of sight. She had figured it out by the clockwork dance of Kouga heating a huge pot of water, removing it, and padding to pour it in what sounded to be a large basin, only to return with the pot full of water again. She assumed that there was a water source in the den as well. She came from the future and knew about the comforts of indoor plumbing, but had gone without for so long. She still bathed every day, but it was outside and too public for her own comfort, even with the privacy wall InuYasha had built for her. She was secretly excited to be staying here where there was some semblance of the modern comforts she had once known, but she was nervous about the fact that Kouga was going to have to be the one to bathe her. Sure he had seen her naked every day for the past three months, but that didn’t make her feel any better about the idea. She was just going to have to swallow her pride, knowing she had to rely on his strength because she was so physically weak.
“Okay, Kagome. It’s all done.” Kouga said coming back into view.
His fur pelt and foot wraps were gone, replaced by a simple white towel knotted at his waist. Kagome’s face flamed again at the sight of the scantily clad ookami Prince. The thought of him holding her naked body in steaming water and washing her intimate areas caused her face to burn hotter. Maybe this was a bad idea. ‘No, pull yourself together girl. You can’t go around offending people.’
He crouched beside her, waiting for her approval to continue. She took the moment to really look at him. He was very well build, his broad, muscular chest led into rippling abs and down into thick muscular thighs. He had always been handsome, but the vision he made hovering over her, his jet black ponytail laying over his shoulder, his deep blue depths filled with tenderness, the way his hard muscle rippled under sun kissed copper skin, she just realized he was more than handsome, he was perfect. ‘Oh, bad thought.’
Her face was going to burst into flame anytime now, she just knew it. She nodded nervously in consent to his silent question. He slipped his arm between her waist and the fur at her back and used his other hand to remove the fur blanket covering her front, giving her time to stop him if she became too uncomfortable. His eyes never left her face, but it was a mixed blessing. She didn’t want him ogling her body, no matter how many times he had seen her naked and was comforted by the respect he showed for her, but at the same time the way he looked at her was causing an unfamiliar heat to rise inside her. When he put his other arm under her knees and gathered her to his chest, the skin to skin contact and the warmth his body emitted sent a soothing balm over her frazzled nerves.
He stood and turned giving her the first view of the back of the room. She gasped at the sight of the moonlight filtering through the cascade of the waterfall curtain, which left a soft ambiance shimmering over the back area where the huge tub was located.
“Is everything alright, Kagome? Do you want me to put you down” Kouga asked with concern once again marring his deep voice.
“No, Kouga. It’s not that.” She raised a shaky hand and placed it on her chest over her heart and looked into his eyes. “It’s beautiful.” He chuckled and gave her a smug grin.
“I’m glad you enjoy it, Kagome.” His voice dropped to that familiar octave when he said her name and hugged her tighter. She felt that unfamiliar internal warmth increase which caused her distress to hit her full force all over again.
Kouga was almost floored when her scent spiked at that simple gesture. He had noticed the apparent scent of her arousal when he was moving the furs from her slight form. It was absolutely tantalizing, but having her this close, was making it hard for him to control his body’s reaction. He wanted to enjoy this moment with her, to show her she could relax around him, that she was safe, but now he was almost as apprehensive as she was about the whole situation. The last thing he wanted was for her to notice his very evident erection and think he was nothing more than a drooling lecher, like the houshi she used to travel with.
He stepped into the water and sat down on the carved bench seat, facing the waterfall. Positioning her on his lap sideways and cradling her back with his arm, he grabbed the soap and rag from the side table and handed it to her. Then he grabbed a cup, dipped it into the warm water and poured it over her shoulders and down her body. Her nipples hardened into little peaks when the water hit them and he had to stifle back a groan. He wanted to touch her, to suckle her lush breasts like a starved newborn cub, but he wouldn’t dare act on those thoughts. She had been through enough. He trained his eyes on her face and berated himself mentally.
She used the soap to work up a lather on the rag before raising her delicate hand to her shoulder. She grimaced from the pain of her attempt. He knew she wanted to get back her strength, to be able to do things on her own, but he just couldn’t stand to see her in pain. He covered her tiny hand with his own and helped her rub circles from shoulder to shoulder and down her arm. She switched hands and they repeated the process down her other arm. He let her guide his hand while he offered her atrophied muscles support. Her face was covered in a light sheen of sweat and he knew she was trying her hardest. She let her hand drop from his grip and placed it in her lap. She looked up at him with a defeated look across her features and his heart clinched at the sadness in her eyes.
“Kouga…I can’t…it hurts to…” Her voice trailed off and he could hear the helpless undercurrent in her tone.
“Do you want me to finish for you, Kagome?” He didn’t want to make her uncomfortable, but right now he didn’t care. She needed his help, his strength and he was willingly offering it to keep her from harming her overtaxed muscles.
“If you wouldn’t mind.” She replied softly, a deep crimson blush crept across her nose.
He gently took the rag from her hand and started across her flat stomach and down the length of each of her shapely legs. She giggled when he came to her feet and he mentally stored that information away to use at a later date. He moved up the back of her calves to the bend off her knees where his access was cut off by his own leg. He put the rag in her hand again and lifted her slight frame by her waist, positioning her in his lap carefully, facing away from him.
He was painfully hard and he didn’t want her to notice what this was doing to him. He settled her back against his chest, wrapped a strong arm around her waist for support and gently nudged her forward with the other hand. He pushed her long cascade of ebony hair to the side giving himself a perfect view of the flawless skin of her back.
Her muscles gave out and she fell forward. He quickly wrapped his arm around her chest and arms and brought her back against him. Her breathing was fast from the sudden almost fall. He mentally kicked himself for being so stupid. Not only had he probably just done harm to her because hadn’t supported her properly, the instinctual way he had wrapped his arm around her tiny body had pressed her firm breasts directly into his forearm. The scent of her sudden arousal hit him square in the senses, his cock twitched against his stomach and he clamped his throat around another groan to keep it from escaping. He decided to take a chance. She needed the proper support so he could finish and he was slowly losing his chivalrous reasoning. He needed to get this bath over with as soon as possible.
He released her arms and chest and slowly snaked his hand up the plain of her stomach, pausing just before he reached the under swell of her lush breasts. Her breathing hitched and her scent increased, but she never stopped him. He continued on his path, sliding his palm between her luscious mounds and over her collarbone to rest on her shoulder. He could feel, as well as hear; her heart thudding in her chest and her breathing was rapid. He smiled to himself at her reaction to his touch. He pushed her forward again, supporting her meager weight on his arm. Her breath caught in her throat when her right breast came to rest in the crook of his outstretched arm.
He was trying to focus on the task at hand. She needed help to finish her bath. She was tired, weak, and sore. Her reactions however, were overpowering his good senses. He needed to touch her, to taste her. He gently ran his claws down the expanse of her exposed back, leaving prickled flesh in their wake. He bent forward and ran his tongue up the path his claws had just ghosted, reveling in the sweet taste of her skin. She moaned softly. If it wasn’t for his sensitive hearing he would have missed that sweet sound all together, but he didn’t. She had enjoyed it. He began washing her back, reveling in every soft sigh and moan she emitted from her lips at his attentions. He brought her back against his chest, her head resting in the hollow of his shoulder, barring the soft skin of her neck.
He knew that action in his race as a sign of submission and was damn positive, as a human, this little woman in his arms had no clue as to what it meant. He tried to resist the temptation, tried to keep his errant thoughts at bay. He had many desires for ‘his woman,’ but the main one being her well-being. She had just woke up and was almost as weak as the very water they were in. He wanted her, always had and she was sitting naked in his lap, unwittingly tempting him with her soft curves and innocent reactions. He didn’t want to seduce her into something she would regret later. She was untouched and he felt his chest swell with pride for her self-respect. He wasn’t going to besmirch her flawless honor by taking advantage of her in this state.
He flipped her sideways in his lap again, supporting her with his arms leaning her back to wet her hair in the water. Her back was arched and her breasts were pushed forward deliciously. His mouth watered at the sight. Her eyes were closed as he ran his fingers through her hair to saturate every strand. He took the moment to appreciate the way the water ran from her taught little buds in random rivulets down the full swell of her bosom. He shook his head to clear his foggy, lust addled brain when a growl of approval built in his chest. He lifted her and used the hair soaps on her hair, taking his time in getting every inch of her long hair. She practically purred when he ran his claws lightly over her scalp, tormenting him further.
He handed her the rag again, hoping she had enough strength to finish washing her more intimate areas by herself. He just didn’t think he could control himself if he had to help her. He averted his eyes while she finished up and tried to will away his erection. He thought of everything and anything he could that was repulsive, but it had no effect. He just couldn’t ignore the very real presence of her in his lap.
“Okay, Kouga, I’m done.” She said softly, bringing his full attention back to her.
“Hold on, Kagome.”
His voice was huskier than he would have liked, but it couldn’t be helped. He couldn’t watch the water wash the bubbles off of her soft skin as he poured water from the cup to rinse her, so he decided to just slide off of the bench and into the water, fully encompassing her body up to her neck. He held her around her waist and used the cup only to rinse the top of her head. When he was satisfied that she was sud free, he looped his arms around her and lifted her bridal style from the water. She shivered against him and he rushed to put her on the fur pallet near the fire. He covered her quickly and went to the stacks of extra supplies along the wall. He grabbed a towel and quickly dried himself off before donning a clean fur wrap. Then he grabbed a couple towels and a clean, dry bed pelt to lay directly in front of the fire for her.
Once he had her body and hair wrapped in the towels and situated in front of the fire, he set about the practiced task of switching the bed pelts for fresh ones. When he turned around to move her back, he found her asleep curled on her side. He just shook his head and walked over to his chest to get her something to sleep in. Unfortunately, all he had were his own wraps, but they would just have to do until he could get her something more appropriate.
His furs swallowed her whole, but he thought she looked great in his pack colors, covered in his scent. He rolled her onto her stomach and ran his comb through her hair, gently detangling it. He stood to replace the comb on the shelf and to put the dirty items in his hamper before returning to his pallet. She had rolled back onto her side and he decided to curl up with her, lightly pulling her lithe little body into his protective embrace and pulled the covers up around them.

“Saburo, we will convene in another month to deliberate the evidence against Ayame. We wish to speak with Kouga about the events. You will bring him to us immediately.”
“Yes, Elder Yorozohu, as you wish.” Saburo gave a bow to the Elder wolf and ran to the common den.
Kagome had woken up the night before and he had left them to handle the Ayame affair. What an unnecessary disruption to the pack. She had dishonored herself by her disrespectful actions towards Kouga and Kagome. He understood the female’s plight, but it was not the way of their race to resort to such deplorable acts of vengeance against one another. To make matters worse she had physically attacked him during his recount of the events to the Elders. Her own grandfather had restrained her. He could tell Elder Yorozohu was beyond pained by the cub he had raised. She had shamed herself and him. Saburo knew that this gathering was going to be grim and he couldn’t say he was looking forward to it. Kouga would have to more than likely take the life of Ayame per their laws. Regardless of what she had done, she was pack and it was going to be hard to take the life of a sister. He didn’t envy his friend.
He slowed his pace and came to a stop outside Kouga’s den, listening intently. He could hear the soft snores of his Alpha and the even softer breathing of his little sister. They were sleeping soundly. It was going to be a shame to wake Kouga. He hadn’t been able to sleep restfully during the little priestess’ malady, but orders are orders. He pushed the flap back and stepped into the room. What a sight they made. She was curled into his chest, her tiny fists tucked under her chin, resting her head on his bicep. He was wrapped around her tiny form with his chin resting atop her head, his dark hair mingling with hers. They were barely covered in the fur blankets and their size difference was very noticeable, but in and endearing kind of way.
“Ahem.”
Kouga sat straight up and groggily surveyed his surroundings. After a long minute he registered who had awoken him and focused his eyes on his Beta.
“I’m sorry to disturb you this morning, but the Elders want to see you immediately.”
“Oh yeah? How did it go last night?” Kouga asked through a heavy yawn.
“Just lovely. We all sat around holding hands and hummed soothing mantras to become one with all the Kamis had to offer.” Saburo replied teasingly.
Kouga just glared at him, clearly not in the mood for jokes this early in the morning. Saburo sighed and scratched the back of his neck absently.
“Everything was fine at first, you know, until I got to the part about Kagome being your intended. Ayame just lost it and attacked me in front of the entire Counsel. Yorozohu had to restrain her.”
Kouga shook his head in disappointment. When had Ayame turned so reckless and stupid? If her behavior got out it could put the entire pack on edge.
“They are going to have the judgment in a month, but I’m sure they’re going to have questions about Kagome.”
“Let them question all they want. She was injured and she’s pack. She belongs here.”
“Kouga, the Elders may not recognize her as pack, which means she will have to fight for a place among us. Do you honestly think she would do that or even could do it?”
Kouga never got the opportunity to reply and he was silently appreciative for the distraction. He had no optimistic answer to his friend’s question. Kagome was a gentle soul, she had a surprising temper for one so small, but that just added to her charm. She would never hurt someone just for status or for any reason as far as he knew. She was more the type who found the tiniest sliver of light in someone’s darkness and she healed more than she could ever possibly think of destroying. He had the gut feeling that her little stay in the den during the winter would be her last. It saddened him, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t visit her in the village.
Saburo watched silently as Kagome stirred awake and yawned daintily into a trembling palm. She was obviously still weak, but that didn’t stop her from attempting to sit up on her own. After several failed attempts, she turned her chocolate orbs on Kouga with a silent plea for help. Saburo watched his Alpha melt in that moment and couldn’t suppress the smile that broke out on his face. He knew that Kouga had it bad for this tiny priestess, as if watching him suffer for the past three months wasn’t evidence enough, but this little display sealed the deal.
Once Kouga had her propped up, he made his way to his supplies and grabbed a comb and a cup. While he was busy making himself presentable and filling the cup for Kagome, Saburo took the opportunity to converse with the little onna for the second time in as many days.
“Good morning, Kagome. I hope you are feeling better.”
“Good morning, Saburo. I’m doing much better, thank you. How are you doing?”
“Oh, I am quite well. Do not trouble yourself over me, little one. Your voice sounds much better. I take it that my stew worked. What did you think of it and be honest, I can take it.”
She giggled quietly at him and he didn’t resist the urge to grin. Saburo had to admit, she was a fetching creature, one that any male would be lucky to gain the affections of. As if he was privy to Saburo’s personal thoughts, Kouga returned to his place beside Kagome. He was in full armor for the first time since the day he had brought the little onna here and he looked every inch the Prince he was. Kouga smiled gently at her and offered her the filled cup. She took it in her trembling hands, offering him a small smile in return, and raised it unsteadily to her lips. Saburo didn’t miss the beads of sweat that popped up on her brow from the exertion of something so simple, something that they all took for granted. His heart went out to her, but he didn’t pity her at all. She seemed determined to gain her strength. She was strong willed indeed.
Kouga waited patiently for her to finish and to hand the cup back. He pushed her hair away from her face affectionately, earning himself a blush from Kagome. He pulled her hair to the side and began combing through the inky mass, gently detangling any knot he found, until her hair was shining like liquid silk in the firelight.
“Did you sleep well, Kagome?” Kouga asked as he secured a few stray strands of hair behind her rounded ear.
“I did. Umm, thank you for, you know, umm, helping me last night.” She said nervously.
Now this peeked Saburo’s interest. What had happened while he was gone? He suddenly had a plethora of scenarios flood his mind. He would have to pump Kouga for the details later.
“Don’t mention it, Kagome. Everyone needs help sometimes. Do you need anything at the moment ‘cause I gotta get going. The Elders have asked for me, but don’t worry I will find someone to sit with you until I get back, okay?” Kagome frowned at this.
“You really don’t have to do that. I can stay here by myself. I’ll be fine.”
“Kagome, I can’t leave you here by yourself. You’re still too weak to move around alone.” She squared her shoulders and set her jaw at the admonishing words from Kouga.
“I will not allow you to disrupt the life of another pack mate over me. I will be just fine on my own, Kouga, and that’s final. Now, don’t you have some business to attend to?”
Saburo was impressed. She would make a great Alpha female, that is, if she ever gave Kouga a chance. She handled him expertly, but he felt that it was time to intervene in the situation before a full out stubborn argument ensued.
“Do not fret, my friend. I will stay and keep our guest company.”
“Saburo, I can’t…”
“Nonsense, it will give me time to get to know my new sister.” She pouted cutely and he grinned. “Come now, little one. Surely, my company isn’t that bad.”
She looked up at him shocked for a moment before realizing he was teasing her. Kouga chuckled and stood making his way to the exit. He mouthed a silent ‘thank you’ on his way out and Saburo just inclined his head in acknowledgement.
Kouga rounded the corner to the common den and made his way outside into the crisp winter morning. He trudged through the snow to the Elders’ den. He dreaded the discussion he was going to have about Ayame. He knew the laws well and he didn’t relish the idea of having to kill a pack sister, no matter how annoying and vindictive she was. Then there was the issue of Kagome. He could handle anything on that subject they threw his way. He was going to stand by his woman no matter what. He entered the den and was relived to find that Ayame was nowhere in sight. At least he didn’t have to face her again just yet.
“Good morning, Elders.” He said with a bow.
“Good morning to you as well Prince Kouga. We have heard of the transgressions of Ayame through your Beta. He has expressed your unwillingness to leave the human’s side. We would like to discuss this before continuing with other pressing matters.”
“Of course, Elder Yorozoku.”
“We understand that this Miko is the sole reason that Ayame attacked you. Saburo had said that the Miko had been injured by the snake youkai that have been attacking the pack and he had brought her here without prior knowledge of who she was. Is this correct?”
“Yes.”
“He has also told us that you have announced a claim on her as your mate. Is this also correct?”
“Yes.”
“Does she reciprocate your feelings?”
“I do not know. However, I have known her for some time, Elder, and she is considered a friend and sister to my original pack. She is going to be staying with us until the first thaw to heal from her ordeal.”
“I see. It seems that your Beta has also expressed his loyalty to the Miko. The Elder Counsel will convene in one month and considering her role in recent events, her presence will be required.”
“As you wish, Elder.”
“I know you understand the severity of the situation, but I want everything to be made clear. Ayame is being accused of unjustly attacking her Alpha and her Beta. Since the Miko has not expressed her wish to become your mate, we cannot recognize her by pack law as your intended, but we will consider the evidence brought forth to determine her place in the pack and we will judge Ayame accordingly. We are still in deliberation as to what, or if at all, she will be charged with by dishonoring the sanctimony of our chamber.”
“I understand.”
“Is there anything you have to say on Ayame’s behalf as her Alpha?”
“No. I leave her at the Council’s mercy. She has disrupted the life of the pack, she has attacked her Beta and Alpha, a blatant defiance of our positions and power, and she attacked an injured pack sister with the intent to kill. Her crimes, as far as I am concerned, are no misunderstanding and I can’t in good conscience speak on her behalf. She has brought dishonor and shame upon herself and had her actions been public, she would have brought forth the semblance of weakness before our enemies. I will not condone any threat to this pack.”
“Your loyalty is admirable. Ayame will be detained in our dens until the meeting to prevent any further upheaval. You will be expected to have the Miko in standing condition to present her case before us. We understand that she is human and her injuries were grievous, but we will not recognize the weak as a member of the pack. She will not be required to fight for her position because of her mortality, rest assured. However, she will be presented before the entire pack and I’m sure you understand the significance of this, Prince Kouga.”
“I do, Elder. She is strong and you have my word that she will prove herself worthy to be a member of the pack.”
“Very well, you are dismissed. Saburo will continue his duties as he has been. Your main goal is to help the Miko heal to withstand the arraignment.”
“Thank you, Elder and I bid you good day.” Kouga said with a low bow.
He was silently thanking the Gods that they were not going to make Kagome fight for her position in her weakened state. He wasn’t even sure that she would want to go through their customs to achieve something that was always just accepted. Then there was the matter of Ayame. If the Elders decided to place upon her the fate of death, he would have to dispatch her life. It was his duty as pack Alpha to destroy any threat against the pack, but he was positive that Kagome would not understand. She would probably interfere and that would be disastrous. He was going to have to explain their laws and traditions and he was sure that he might just loose her for good after all this. He had always been civil around her, for the most part, but this was never the side of pack life he wanted her to see. Now, he didn’t have a choice and she was about to be thrown to the wolves. Every pun intended.
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