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##@§$$:~-, it's almost otter-like, but like lava, ,-~:$$§@##
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##@§$$:~-, and when it raises an arm, its fingers ,-~:$$§@##
##@§$$:~-, are dripping with fire. with its song, ,-~:$$§@##
##@§$$:~-, it lures you closer yet. ,-~:$$§@##
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@@@§$$:~-, it's in a state of bliss! it's a flame, ,-~:$$§@@@
@§§§$$:~-, lit by the sun! and this pleasure is to ,-~:$$§§§@
§$$:-,,,,, be shared, shared with others. ,,,,,-:$$§
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##@§$$:~-, and the creatures of the sea creep ,-~:$$§@##
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#@§$$~--,, sludge extends a hand, and they take it, ,,--~$$§@#
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@§$$$$:~-, squirming otter, now a stretching cat, ,-~:$$$$§@
##@§$$:~-, now almost humanoid. although suddenly ,-~:$$§@##
##@§$$:~-, it all liquifies completely, now just a ,-~:$$§@##
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