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###¤$*=~~, are dripping with fire. with its song, ,~~=*$¤###
###¤$*=~~, it lures you closer yet. ,~~=*$¤###
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###¤$*=~~, it's in a state of bliss! it's a flame, ,~~=*$¤###
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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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###¤$*=~~, it all liquifies completely, now just a ,~~=*$¤###
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