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* CatSmile: Appropriate, since she is vaguely lion-like.

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%%* HeroesWantRedHeads: Or at least Reona.



The [[HeroesWantRedHeads redheaded]] [[NumberTwo first mate]] of the ship with an ArmCannon.

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The [[HeroesWantRedHeads redheaded]] redheaded [[NumberTwo first mate]] of the ship with an ArmCannon.
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A [[LaserGuidedAmnesia amnesiac]] [[PsychicPowers psychic]] [[CoolShip spaceship]] [[TheCaptain captain.]] He sometimes lapses into a CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass, especially when Reona is in danger. Most of the time he's the IdiotHero, though.

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A An [[LaserGuidedAmnesia amnesiac]] [[PsychicPowers psychic]] [[CoolShip spaceship]] [[TheCaptain captain.]] He sometimes lapses into a CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass, especially when Reona is in danger. Most of the time he's the IdiotHero, though.
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* CatsAreMean

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* CatsAreMeanCatsAreMean: She likes to play with her food, so to speak.



* UndyingLoyalty: Towards Gunner, not matter how much undeserved it is.

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* UndyingLoyalty: Towards Gunner, not matter how much undeserved it is. \n [[spoiler: She's entirely fine with getting marooned on an uninhabited planet, as long as it's with him]].
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* RedEyesTakeWarning

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* RedEyesTakeWarningRedEyesTakeWarning %% ?




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* UndyingLoyalty: Towards Gunner, not matter how much undeserved it is.

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* FallingIntoTheCockpit: Zap, on the run from the GEF, literally falls into the cargo hatch and is made captain by the SentientShip.

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* FallingIntoTheCockpit: Zap, on the run from the GEF, literally falls into the cargo hatch and is made captain by the SentientShip.sentient ship.



* AlliterativeName: '''Gro'''ntar ''Gro''tt.

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* AlliterativeName: '''Gro'''ntar ''Gro''tt.'''Gro'''tt.


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* {{Robosexual}}: This is apparently the norm for Stickles. Kasey, being a GenkiGirl, is all over Robot and gets jealous when he interafes with other [=AI=]s.

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* FallingIntoTheCockpit: Zap, on the run from the GEF, literally falls into the cargo hatch and is made captain by the ship.
%%* GlowingEyesOfDoom

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* FallingIntoTheCockpit: Zap, on the run from the GEF, literally falls into the cargo hatch and is made captain by the ship.SentientShip.
%%* GlowingEyesOfDoom * GlowingEyesOfDoom: When he's sufficiently angry and using his powers, his eyes glow electric green.



%%* IdiotHero
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: Zap forgets nearly everything, leaving no remnant of his former skills, just his name. [[spoiler:It turns out he did this to himself to distract Gunner.]]
* TheLastOfHisKind: Along with Gunner and Efrem, he is one of the last known surviving Lost Ones. He believes that there are others out there, but Gunner is not so optimistic.

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%%* IdiotHero
* IdiotHero: For a good while, he's really just goofing around, being silly. Then CerebusSyndrome happens and he begins to remember who he is.
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: Zap forgets nearly everything, leaving no remnant of begins the story knowing, pretty much, nothing but his former skills, just his name. [[spoiler:It turns out he did this to himself to distract Gunner.]]
name.
* TheLastOfHisKind: [[spoiler: Along with Gunner and Efrem, he is one of the last known surviving Lost Ones. He believes that there are others out there, but Gunner is not so optimistic.optimistic]].



* PsychicPowers

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* PsychicPowers PsychicPowers: Potent, but he can't remember how to use them, necessitating [[TrainingTheGiftOfMagic training]] from Gunner.



* ArmCannon: Reona installed it as part of her right arm prosthetic.

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* ArmCannon: Reona had it installed it as part of her right arm prosthetic.prosthetic.
* GirlOfMyDreams: [[spoiler: Zap's dreams of her caused his HeelFaceTurn in the backstory]].



* {{Tsundere}}: She seems to be Type A at first, but CharacterDevelopment reveals that she's hiding emotional wounds and insecurities and is naturally a Type B.

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* {{Tsundere}}: She seems to be Type A at first, but CharacterDevelopment reveals that she's hiding emotional wounds and insecurities and is naturally a Type B.
B. %%context?



Kasey is a type of alien called a Stickle, and is a WrenchWench and BunglingInventor.

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Kasey is a type of alien called a [[CatGirl lion-like]] Stickle, an enthusiast of robots and is a WrenchWench and BunglingInventor.



The LeftForDead former captain, and is not as he first seemed.

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The LeftForDead former captain, and captain of Excelsior, presumed dead in action. Reona is not as he first seemed. the only one who believes otherwise. %%needs context, some spoilering out



* BrainwashedAndCrazy: He was hinted to have been placed under mind control by the psychic crown he wears, but this turned out to be incorrect.

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* BrainwashedAndCrazy: He was hinted to have been placed under mind control by the psychic crown he wears, but this turned out to be incorrect. %% ?



A {{space pirate|s}} who kidnaps Reona and Robot seeking to use them in her quest for revenge. She later joins the crew of the Excelsior.

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A {{space pirate|s}} who kidnaps Reona and Robot seeking to use them in her quest for revenge.a rescue mission. She later joins the crew of the Excelsior.



A Rebellion grunt who drinks too much. He pointed the GEF at Zap in the backstory, causing him to flee and land aboard the Excelsior. Captured by the GEF at the same time Justin was.

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A Rebellion grunt who drinks too much. He pointed the GEF at Zap in the backstory, causing him to flee and land aboard the Excelsior. Captured by the GEF at the same time Justin was.
along with Justin.



Demonica was a fellow waitress with Reona, and introduced her to Efrem. She has since taken over the Rings of Luck Casino and helps out the Rebellion.

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Demonica was a fellow waitress with Reona, and is Reona's friend - they used to work as waitresses together. She introduced her to Efrem. She has since taken over the Rings of Luck Casino and helps out the Rebellion.



* FiringOneHanded

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* FiringOneHandedFiringOneHanded %% he uses a one-handed gun



* NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast
* RevengeBeforeReason: [[spoiler:Most of his race was destroyed by the GEF, and he seeks to KillAllHumans as revenge.]] He is willing to do ''anything'' to accomplish his vengeance, even torture or murder his best friends. Vitale knows that Gunner is beyond dissuasion, but points out just how pointless his actions are.
* TheUnfettered: He is willing to kill anyone who gets in the way of his quest for revenge. Even his closest friends, [[spoiler:the only other survivors of the destruction of his world]].
* WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds: The GEF killed off his entire race, save himself, Zap, and possibly Efrem. His response? [[spoiler:Kill everyone]].

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* NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast
NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast: Gunner Stryfe, also known as the Serpent. And just look at this [[PsychoticSmirk smile]]...
* RevengeBeforeReason: [[spoiler:Most of his race was destroyed by the GEF, [=GEF=], and he seeks to KillAllHumans as revenge.]] He is willing to do ''anything'' to accomplish his vengeance, even torture or murder his best friends. Vitale knows that Gunner is beyond dissuasion, but points out just how pointless his actions are.
* TheUnfettered: He is willing to kill anyone who gets in the way of his quest for revenge. Even his closest friends, [[spoiler:the only other survivors of the destruction of his world]].
world]]. %%more like TheSociopath, but this needs quotes
* WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds: The GEF killed off his entire race, save himself, Zap, and possibly Efrem.three (as far as he knows). His response? [[spoiler:Kill everyone]].



* ClingyJealousGirl: To Gunner. Implied to be the reason she wiped Zap's memories.
* TheDragon: To Gunner.

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* ClingyJealousGirl: To Gunner. Implied to be the reason she wiped Zap's memories.
memories, or so she thinks. [[spoiler: That was Zap's MemoryGambit]].
* TheDragon: To Gunner. %%ish?



* PsychoForHire: Naveed and her cat-like toying with her prey.

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* PsychoForHire: Naveed and PerkyFemaleMinion: Not as much "perky" as "murderous sex kitten". But this woman is dissappointed when her cat-like toying with "boyfriend" won't let her prey. kill someone (who's still useful to the plan).



%%* ElementalHairColors

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%%* ElementalHairColors* ElementalHairColors: Navy blue for MakingASplash powers.



* WaterIsWomanly: A woman who is the last Elementaros of Water.

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* WaterIsWomanly: A woman who is the The last Elementaros Elementaro of Water.
Water. %%personality?



The bungling head of the GEF, who has started a pogrom against Psychics.

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The bungling head of the GEF, who has started a pogrom against of Psychics.



* ShooOutTheClowns: While thoroughly evil and even genocidal, he is quite comical. Naturally, he gets assassinated by his own generals as the comic starts taking a darker tone.

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* ShooOutTheClowns: While thoroughly evil and even genocidal, he is quite comical. Naturally, he gets assassinated by his own generals as the comic starts is taking a darker tone.



A GEF commander and the head of the Psychic Academy. His character is gaining importance in the story.

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A GEF commander and the head of the Psychic Academy. His character is gaining importance in the story.



The general of the GEF's ground forces. He's planning a coup.

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The general of the GEF's ground forces. He's planning a coup.

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%%* BattleAura
* BrainwashedAndCrazy: Gunner puts him through psychic torture and brainwashing to force Zap into helping him KillAllHumans.

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%%* BattleAura
* BrainwashedAndCrazy: Gunner puts him through psychic torture attempts this on him, torturing and brainwashing to force Zap into helping him KillAllHumans.




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%%* AlliterativeName

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* AlliterativeName: '''Gro'''ntar ''Gro''tt.



%%* GeniusBruiser
%%* MultiArmedAndDangerous

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%%* GeniusBruiser
%%* MultiArmedAndDangerous
* GeniusBruiser: Big, strong, and a spaceship mechanic (this is rocket science).
* MultiArmedAndDangerous: Four arms. Four muscled, strong arms.
* UndyingLoyalty: To Reona. Less so to the Resistance. Everyone else can go hang, although he is fond of Kasey.




* ADogNamedDog: Because Zap can't remember his real name, XR-7439-Q gets redubbed to Robot.

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* ADogNamedDog: Because Zap can't remember his real name, XR-7439-Q gets redubbed to Robot.



%%* RidiculouslyHumanRobots

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%%* RidiculouslyHumanRobots * RidiculouslyHumanRobots: Rude, snarky, cowardly, apparently has a love life with [=AI=]s...



%%* SnarkyNonHumanSidekick

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%%* SnarkyNonHumanSidekick
* SnarkyNonHumanSidekick: Very.




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* TheGunslinger

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* TheGunslingerTheGunslinger: Helped by being a powerful telekinetic. He never misses.




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%%* KillItWithFire
* LastOfHisKind: With the other four satellites, they are the last of the Elementaros.

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%%* KillItWithFire
* LastOfHisKind: With the other four satellites, Satellites, they are the last of the Elementaros.Elementaros.
* PlayingWithFire




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* LastOfHerKind: With the other four satellites, they are the last of the Elementaros.
%%* MakingASplash

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* LastOfHerKind: With the other four satellites, Satellites, they are the last of the Elementaros.
%%* * MakingASplash




%%* BlowYouAway
%%* ElementalHairColors

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\n%%* ----
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BlowYouAway
%%* ElementalHairColors* ElementalHairColors: White, flowing on DramaticWind, even when there is no wind.



* LastOfHerKind: With the other four satellites, they are the last of the Elementaros.

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* LastOfHerKind: With the other four satellites, Satellites, they are the last of the Elementaros.




%%* ChildSoldier
%%* DishingOutDirt
%%* ElementalHairColors
* LastOfHisKind: With the other four satellites, they are the last of the Elementaros.

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\n%%* ChildSoldier\n%%* ----
* ChildSoldier: He's, at most, an adolescent, shorter and younger looking than his teammates.
*
DishingOutDirt
%%* ElementalHairColors
* ElementalHairColors: Green.
* LastOfHisKind: With the other four satellites, Satellites, they are the last of the Elementaros.




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* {{Expy}}: Of ComicBook/{{Storm}}, at least in design.

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* {{Expy}}: Of ComicBook/{{Storm}}, ComicBook/{{Storm|MarvelComics}}, at least in design.
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A huge [[MultiArmedAndDangerous four armed]] GeniusBruiser, with OverprotectiveDad tendencies towards Reona.

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A huge [[MultiArmedAndDangerous four armed]] GeniusBruiser, with OverprotectiveDad overprotective tendencies towards Reona.



%%* OverprotectiveDad

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%%* OverprotectiveDad
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* WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds: The GEF killed off his entire race, save himself, Zap, and possibly Efrem. His response? [[spoiler:KillEmAll]].

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* WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds: The GEF killed off his entire race, save himself, Zap, and possibly Efrem. His response? [[spoiler:KillEmAll]].
[[spoiler:Kill everyone]].
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%%* {{Bishonen}}
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A SpacePirate who kidnaps Reona and Robot seeking to use them in her quest for revenge. She later joins the crew of the Excelsior.

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A SpacePirate {{space pirate|s}} who kidnaps Reona and Robot seeking to use them in her quest for revenge. She later joins the crew of the Excelsior.
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* BattleAura

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* %%* BattleAura



* TheCaptain: He really grew into this role over time.
* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass

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* %%* TheCaptain: He really grew into this role over time.
* %%* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass



* GlowingEyesOfDoom
* HeroesWantRedHeads: Or at least Reona.
* IdiotHero

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* %%* GlowingEyesOfDoom
* %%* HeroesWantRedHeads: Or at least Reona.
* %%* IdiotHero



* AlliterativeName
* BigEater: [[http://www.zapcomic.com/2004/09/20060522/ See for yourself.]]
* GeniusBruiser
* MultiArmedAndDangerous
* OverprotectiveDad

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* %%* AlliterativeName
* %%* BigEater: [[http://www.zapcomic.com/2004/09/20060522/ See for yourself.]]
* %%* GeniusBruiser
* %%* MultiArmedAndDangerous
* %%* OverprotectiveDad



* RidiculouslyHumanRobots
* RobotBuddy

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* %%* RidiculouslyHumanRobots
* %%* RobotBuddy



* SnarkyNonHumanSidekick

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* %%* SnarkyNonHumanSidekick



* WrenchWench

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* %%* WrenchWench



* BeardOfEvil
* EightiesHair

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* %%* BeardOfEvil
* %%* EightiesHair



* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Green hair.

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* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Green hair.



* {{Revenge}}

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* *%% {{Revenge}}
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* FlamingHair: When he's using his powers. Otherwise, it's BaldOfAwesome.
* KillItWithFire

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* FlamingHair: When he's using his powers. Otherwise, it's BaldOfAwesome.
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powers.
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KillItWithFire



* MakingASplash

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* %%* MakingASplash



* BlowYouAway

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* %%* BlowYouAway



* ChildSoldier
* DishingOutDirt

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* %%* ChildSoldier
* %%* DishingOutDirt



* {{Bishonen}}

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* %%* {{Bishonen}}



* VillainOverride

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* %%* VillainOverride
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* ElementalHair

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* ElementalHair%%* ElementalHairColors



* ElementalHair

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* ElementalHair%%* ElementalHairColors
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* ElementalHair

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* ElementalHair%%* ElementalHairColors
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* WaterIsWomanly: A woman who is the last Elementaros of Water.
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* NeverFoundTheBody: After Efrem's apparent death, the crew was [[TeleportersAndTransporters teleported]] back to the ship.

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* NeverFoundTheBody: After Efrem's apparent death, the crew was [[TeleportersAndTransporters [[{{Teleportation}} teleported]] back to the ship.



-->'''Holly''': Arr, shiver her timbers, mates!
-->'''Inman and Scherzer''': ''(confused looks)''
-->'''Holly''': Just... hit her on the head.

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-->'''Holly''': Arr, shiver her timbers, mates!
-->'''Inman
mates!\\
'''Inman
and Scherzer''': ''(confused looks)''
-->'''Holly''':
looks)''\\
'''Holly''':
Just... hit her on the head.

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