Gertrud Northman

I barely survived the attack on our home 1,000 years ago. I was raised by my brother Eric. He turned me at the age of 23.

[gertrudnorthman]

* 1000 Year old Vampire

* Childe of Northman

* Trueborn Sister of Eric Northman

* Not new to Fandom

* OC of True Blood

* 21 + Literate and Detailed

* Ships with Chemistry

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* Penned by @desilikearnaz

I don't remember anything of the attack, my mother, the Queen or my father the King of Sweden. I was told by my brother Eric that they fought diligently to save the lives of my mother and me.

When the attack ended, a cry was heard from near the body of the Queen. The new Viking King rushed to the infant Gertrud's side (that's me)...

He hurriedly gathered me up and took me to the medicine man. It would have seemed my mother had shielded me with her body only injuring me with scratches from the wolve's teeth and claws. Though they were deep, it took much time for me to heal.

My brother Eric raised me along with other women in the immediate vicinity who were sympathetic to our plight. Luckily pregnant Viking women were aplenty so they were readily able to feed me.

As I grew, I did learn how to take care of men as I was going to be Queen one day if Eric bore no children. I was betrothed and wed at the age of 16. 3 children resulted in the marriage at the hands of a brutal man by the name of Harald. 1 boy, Trygve and 2 girls, Ingrid and Liv. He was desperate for Eric to die in battle so that he could take the seat as King to rule over Sweden.

Harald sent traitors into battle with my brother and he was brought to the edge of death. His body had not been returned with the others. I would not allow the elders to declare him dead. I sat as Queen Regent until his return.

At each turn as I attempted to give orders, Harald attempted to overrule them. He attempted to starve our people to have me declare my brother dead. Yet the elders refused it to be done. The people sided with me as I was their Queen Regent and he was nothing to them. This angered him greatly.

He took it out on me and the children. More so me. As the men in the village that remained or returned from war who called him a coward for not marching along side them into war threatened to kill him if he raised a hand on the children of their King. So he relented to take it out on me.

He took a whore into our bed and put a child into her belly. Claiming his child with her would be the next King of Sweden. Threatened to kill me and our children in the middle of the night.

I consistently told my children that their King and Uncle Erik was fighting the war and would return one day. There was no need to worry. He loved them very much.

Erik returned when I turned 23. I am not sure if he was watching my husband rule from afar over his Kingdom as a tyrant, but upon his return he killed Harald for the crimes he committed against our country. I disposed of my married named for myself and my children as I did not wish for our country to see me or my son as a tyrant. My parents and brother were well loved and respected.

Thus installing my 7 year old son Trygve Northman as the King with our trusted advisor Birger as regent until he reached manhood.

As my brother explained what he was and how lonely he was without Mother, Father and me, I nodded and agreed to become a creature of the night and be with him throughout the ages. Leaving my children behind in the care of others, with the promise I would return.

I returned every six months to say hello and watch them grow. I could not stay long as the hunger grew too unstable. I informed my children I was fighting wars with their uncle, however they were always in my heart. As they grew, I had to 'die' as I was not getting any older.

I traveled the world for the next 1,000 years with my brother, my Maker... there was not a place in the world we have not been. We are constantly seeking vengeance on those who murdered our parents.

Now we are here, in this... dump Shreveport Louisiana. In a bar by the name of #Fangtasia. Not that the club doesn't do well since we 'Came out of the coffin.' (What a ridiculous saying really). It gives us plenty of food, in private of course. I have my own office for those very reasons.

He seems to have this...thing for a human. Or so she claims to be. By the name of Sookie Stackhouse. I honestly don't understand what he sees in her, but she smells like the sun coming over the horizon. Something I remember from days long past. I just want to taste her. And Eric being who he is pulled the "As your Maker, I forbid you to bite Sookie Stackhouse." He should just say as your brother..

[gertrudnorthman]

A thousand years I have roamed the earth with my brother Eric Northman. He had saved my life as our mother cradled my wee form beneath her corpse. It was a miracle he had heard my cries after the battle.

King Eric Northman had no knowledge in how to raise a babe. So he had a chosen few women entrusted to aid in raising his gentle sister Gertrud. A wet nurse, as they had lost their mother in such a brutal attack to wolves who turned in men. And those who could instruct her in the manners of becoming a good wife in which she would indeed become. As their parents wished.

Throughout the years as Eric went to battle to lead the men to protect their clan, Gerturd watched their training and wished to follow in his footsteps. Eric rolled his eyes seeing as how she was becoming similar to him in many ways. Her training began at the young age age of seven. Although that was older than the boys, she learned quickly. Gertrud was not permitted to follow him off to war. She was betrothed and must watch over the clan whilst he was away.

[gertrudnorthman]

My brother, Eric will show up in order to kill my husband for the crimes against my so called husband against Sweden.

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[gertrudnorthman]

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[vikingofareafive]

[gertrudnorthman]

Brother, @vikingofareafive why after 1,000 years together do you fall in love with a human? It has always been you me and your maker Godric. And of course Nora. You are hardly the Viking King that went to war when I was a child.

[gertrudnorthman]

(Starter for @vikingofareafive)

*Freyja had called off the slaughter of Harald and his pregnant whore because @vikingofareafive had returned the prior evening and confronted her. There was to be a town hall regarding the mass hoarding of the food and the starvation of the people. Including their Queen. However it had come to the junction in which Freyja would no longer accept her husband's excuses nor his existence any longer. Yet she knew she must. Unless they slit his throat in the night. If Eric did not show, she would do what must be done.

The Queen Regant of Sweden with all her grace and elegance, strode to her throne with her 3 children by her side and sat. As Harald approached with his pregnant whore in a manner unbefitting of any King consort, as he had no real power unless she were dead and their son Trygve not of age. She nodded.

Her guard slapped him of the dais and onto his back. Scaring his whore to his side. "I'll have you beheaded for this!" A hush came from the crowd.*

You will not. You do not serve Sweden. You serve yourself. That whore of yours is banished from our village. If you like, follow her. *Tears welled up as the woman began to scream. " But where will I go Majesty? I've no place? Mother, Father.. Mercy?" You are lucky I let her live. Go now. I will have no more of you here. Find your own way.

*She sat down straightening her gowns as the girl could be heard crying. The majority of the people could be heard overcome with joy.* Now onto the agenda this evening. *Oh how she wanted to tell them the two of them and their personal guards were conspiring to kill their Queen and its heirs, however Eric had vowed to reappear as their King this evening and he could put a stop to this all. After all, Harald had sent assassins after him in battle. He had a vendetta to settle and this was her brother's first and foremost. She recalled the last time she had seen him before he went to war.

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[gertrudnorthman]

(Starter for @divinenordic)

* @freyjanorthman had been ruling Sweden since @divinenordic had gone missing. The elders oh how they attempted to force her to declare her brother dead. She knew something nefarious had occurred, howeverit was impossibleto prove.

Her husband Harald had so easily slipped into her brother's chair to rule by her side. Attempting daily to force her her to declare Eric dead just like their parents.* Without a body to send to Valhalla there would be no declaration of his death.

*Each day the country suffered at his wrath for he wanted to wrestle power from his wife so desperately. So much so that food became scarce in their village. He began beating Freyja because he kept an abundance of food in their own stores. Their Queen Regent would delve the food out to the people. Knowing it would cause the suffering upon herself, but it mattered not. Their guards could not keep her locked away as she was the Regent and had more power as Queen than he. He hated her for it. But his threats upon their son, the rightful heir to the throne if Eric had truly perished had kept Freyja at bay as long as it could.

She no longer slept in the same room with Harald as he no longer wished relations with her. A traitor to his country. Another woman slept in her bed with child. Not that it mattered. That whore's chid had no claim to the throne. She had plans within plans set in motion already. Guards loyal only to her and her brother.

As she covered her children for the evening as they slept. Her son the oldest was now 7. *She smiled.* Your uncle would be so proud of you. He will see you fight one day. In fact you will fight by his side one day. He loves you very much even though he has never seen you. *She whispered* He may watching you from Valhalla. Drinking mead with Odin, Thor, and your grandparents, but he loves you. They all do.

*She lay next to the children under the furs. She slept a light sleep due to the fact she concerned herself that Harald would kill her and the children in their sleep. A rustling outside their home caught her attention. Freyja sat up, slid out grabbed her sword and made way to the window shutter to verify she had indeed heard something.

There was a form of someone she'd not seen in a few years. Rubbing her eyes she whispered.* It cannot be.

[divinenordic]

Throughout his missing years, Eric was sure to check on his bloodline in Scandinavia. He missed them dearly, the utter dull and sharp pain continued to stay in his stomach, never leaving. No amount of women, blood, or killing could suffice. It was a sad and cruel reminder of what he used to be. Who he used to be.

That was over now. He could never go back permanently. Many have suspected his death for a while now, especially having Harald ruling their village. He was a cruel, and hateful man. Eric despised him.

One night, Eric succumbed to his human side; acting up on emotion rather than logic. What little peice had vacancy in that cold stone heart was loud this night, spoke loudly. Enough to where he returned home shortly. He just needed to see his family. His sister. His blood.

Eric didn’t enjoy lurking on the village, like a thief in the night. It was cowardly and unlike him. He waited until the moon was at full rise to make his appearance known. He walked by the sea at first, reminiscence of his childhood sparking that humanity once again.

With his new found life, Eric Northman had an advantage compared to the natural human being. Though they may be great warriors, they didn’t hold anything compared to what he was. The vampire turned his head, hearing the stirring from a familiarity he knew all too well. Within seconds he was near the door, his pale features shining in the moonlight.

“....Sister. I have returned.”

[gertrudnorthman]

*Rubbing her eyes in disbelief, tears began to flow. Her hand reached to his cheek. So cold it was. Yes the night was cold but not so bitterly.* Eric, why are you so cold? You were never like this before. And why have you not returned before now?

You know that Harald sent men on the battlefield to kill you the last time I saw you. I thought you dead and in Valhalla. Yet here you stand. *Wrapping the furs about her bodice she stepped outside.* I don't wish to wake the children. And our guards are coming tomorrow night to slaughter Harald and his pregnant whore in their sleep. I do not need them to overhear of your return. He will attempt to kill us all and take the throne. I can not bear to lose you again. Though this time we will be in Valhalla with Mother and Father together.

Where have you been? You look so healthy, yet pale. Is there something wrong with you my dear brother. It looks as though you have not aged a day since last we met. Please inform me of why you chose not to return until now. *So many questions.* You haven't seen the children. Well, met some of them. I tell them you would be so proud of them. *Her gaze was still full of incredulous wonder.* They will be happy to hear of their Great Uncle's return. The king of Sweden. I just cannot believe you are home. *Her arms wrapped about his neck.* You will be back in the morning? *Freyja begged him.*

[divinenordic]

Eric didn’t flinch when his sister reached out her hand in disbelief. He stood there, motionless, almost like an undead statue. The male briefly closed his eyes, feeling her warmth. “I’ve been away for a long time, I am aware of this, sister.”

His voice was stern, just above a whisper as he spoke back. “There’s so many things that you do not know of. I.... I am not the same person from before, sister. I’m different. I do not hold the ability to go to Valhalla. I am set to live earthbound. My spirit is no more.”

Eric’s jaw ticked, feeling guilty. That was a raw and disgusting human trait, he didn’t enjoy these human qualities. They made him weak. “I cannot be here during the sun.... only nightfall.” He answered, so many unanswered questions. He knew his sister would be worried. Even more now.

[gertrudnorthman]

He couldn't go to Valhalla? But he was Viking. All Vikings, especially the King, went to Valhalla.* You make no sense, brother. Valhalla is for all Vikings.

*Her eyes questioning, no demanding him for answers.* I have never heard of such of an affliction in which you cannot walk in daylight. You have much to explain. *It mattered little as to how much older he was than she. Eric knew his sister well. 

Her head turned to hear Harald turn over in bed. She had yet to let go of Eric's arm. And Freyja planned never to again.

Harald rustled around demanding she make food or he would kill their children. Freyja turned once more to Eric, whispering…* Stay as long as you can, please. *Eyes desperate. Making her way into the hall… he met a hand with her cheek demanding to know where she had been. Explaining using the lavatory, she hauled off and hit him in return.* 

My brother will return and he will kill you for your actions against Sweden, me and MY children. *She hissed.* That bastard growing in that whore's belly will never see the light of day. Make your own food. 

*She stepped outside again only to see anger on her brother's face for the way she had been treated since he'd left.* I'm sorry you had to see that. I will see you tonight? We have a town meeting.

[gertrudnorthman]

To my brother @divinenordic it seems we have forgotten about one another. We cannot do that.

[divinenordic]

“I shall be back soon, sister. I blame my human writer.”

[gertrudnorthman]

(Starter for @divinenordic)

* @freyjanorthman had been ruling Sweden since @divinenordic had gone missing. The elders oh how they attempted to force her to declare her brother dead. She knew something nefarious had occurred, howeverit was impossibleto prove.

Her husband Harald had so easily slipped into her brother's chair to rule by her side. Attempting daily to force her her to declare Eric dead just like their parents.* Without a body to send to Valhalla there would be no declaration of his death.

*Each day the country suffered at his wrath for he wanted to wrestle power from his wife so desperately. So much so that food became scarce in their village. He began beating Freyja because he kept an abundance of food in their own stores. Their Queen Regent would delve the food out to the people. Knowing it would cause the suffering upon herself, but it mattered not. Their guards could not keep her locked away as she was the Regent and had more power as Queen than he. He hated her for it. But his threats upon their son, the rightful heir to the throne if Eric had truly perished had kept Freyja at bay as long as it could.

She no longer slept in the same room with Harald as he no longer wished relations with her. A traitor to his country. Another woman slept in her bed with child. Not that it mattered. That whore's chid had no claim to the throne. She had plans within plans set in motion already. Guards loyal only to her and her brother.

As she covered her children for the evening as they slept. Her son the oldest was now 7. *She smiled.* Your uncle would be so proud of you. He will see you fight one day. In fact you will fight by his side one day. He loves you very much even though he has never seen you. *She whispered* He may watching you from Valhalla. Drinking mead with Odin, Thor, and your grandparents, but he loves you. They all do.

*She lay next to the children under the furs. She slept a light sleep due to the fact she concerned herself that Harald would kill her and the children in their sleep. A rustling outside their home caught her attention. Freyja sat up, slid out grabbed her sword and made way to the window shutter to verify she had indeed heard something.

There was a form of someone she'd not seen in a few years. Rubbing her eyes she whispered.* It cannot be.

[divinenordic]

Throughout his missing years, Eric was sure to check on his bloodline in Scandinavia. He missed them dearly, the utter dull and sharp pain continued to stay in his stomach, never leaving. No amount of women, blood, or killing could suffice. It was a sad and cruel reminder of what he used to be. Who he used to be.

That was over now. He could never go back permanently. Many have suspected his death for a while now, especially having Harald ruling their village. He was a cruel, and hateful man. Eric despised him.

One night, Eric succumbed to his human side; acting up on emotion rather than logic. What little peice had vacancy in that cold stone heart was loud this night, spoke loudly. Enough to where he returned home shortly. He just needed to see his family. His sister. His blood.

Eric didn’t enjoy lurking on the village, like a thief in the night. It was cowardly and unlike him. He waited until the moon was at full rise to make his appearance known. He walked by the sea at first, reminiscence of his childhood sparking that humanity once again.

With his new found life, Eric Northman had an advantage compared to the natural human being. Though they may be great warriors, they didn’t hold anything compared to what he was. The vampire turned his head, hearing the stirring from a familiarity he knew all too well. Within seconds he was near the door, his pale features shining in the moonlight.

“....Sister. I have returned.”

[gertrudnorthman]

*Rubbing her eyes in disbelief, tears began to flow. Her hand reached to his cheek. So cold it was. Yes the night was cold but not so bitterly.* Eric, why are you so cold? You were never like this before. And why have you not returned before now?

You know that Harald sent men on the battlefield to kill you the last time I saw you. I thought you dead and in Valhalla. Yet here you stand. *Wrapping the furs about her bodice she stepped outside.* I don't wish to wake the children. And our guards are coming tomorrow night to slaughter Harald and his pregnant whore in their sleep. I do not need them to overhear of your return. He will attempt to kill us all and take the throne. I can not bear to lose you again. Though this time we will be in Valhalla with Mother and Father together.

Where have you been? You look so healthy, yet pale. Is there something wrong with you my dear brother. It looks as though you have not aged a day since last we met. Please inform me of why you chose not to return until now. *So many questions.* You haven't seen the children. Well, met some of them. I tell them you would be so proud of them. *Her gaze was still full of incredulous wonder.* They will be happy to hear of their Great Uncle's return. The king of Sweden. I just cannot believe you are home. *Her arms wrapped about his neck.* You will be back in the morning? *Freyja begged him.*

[divinenordic]

Eric didn’t flinch when his sister reached out her hand in disbelief. He stood there, motionless, almost like an undead statue. The male briefly closed his eyes, feeling her warmth. “I’ve been away for a long time, I am aware of this, sister.”

His voice was stern, just above a whisper as he spoke back. “There’s so many things that you do not know of. I.... I am not the same person from before, sister. I’m different. I do not hold the ability to go to Valhalla. I am set to live earthbound. My spirit is no more.”

Eric’s jaw ticked, feeling guilty. That was a raw and disgusting human trait, he didn’t enjoy these human qualities. They made him weak. “I cannot be here during the sun.... only nightfall.” He answered, so many unanswered questions. He knew his sister would be worried. Even more now.

[gertrudnorthman]

He couldn't go to Valhalla? But he was Viking. All Vikings, especially the King, went to Valhalla.* You make no sense, brother. Valhalla is for all Vikings.

*Her eyes questioning, no demanding him for answers.* I have never heard of such of an affliction in which you cannot walk in daylight. You have much to explain. *It mattered little as to how much older he was than she. Eric knew his sister well. 

Her head turned to hear Harald turn over in bed. She had yet to let go of Eric's arm. And Freyja planned never to again.

Harald rustled around demanding she make food or he would kill their children. Freyja turned once more to Eric, whispering…* Stay as long as you can, please. *Eyes desperate. Making her way into the hall… he met a hand with her cheek demanding to know where she had been. Explaining using the lavatory, she hauled off and hit him in return.* 

My brother will return and he will kill you for your actions against Sweden, me and MY children. *She hissed.* That bastard growing in that whore's belly will never see the light of day. Make your own food. 

*She stepped outside again only to see anger on her brother's face for the way she had been treated since he'd left.* I'm sorry you had to see that. I will see you tonight? We have a town meeting.

[gertrudnorthman]

To my brother @divinenordic it seems we have forgotten about one another. We cannot do that.

[iknowwherethesafetyis]

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[gertrudnorthman]

(Starter for @divinenordic)

* @freyjanorthman had been ruling Sweden since @divinenordic had gone missing. The elders oh how they attempted to force her to declare her brother dead. She knew something nefarious had occurred, howeverit was impossibleto prove.

Her husband Harald had so easily slipped into her brother's chair to rule by her side. Attempting daily to force her her to declare Eric dead just like their parents.* Without a body to send to Valhalla there would be no declaration of his death.

*Each day the country suffered at his wrath for he wanted to wrestle power from his wife so desperately. So much so that food became scarce in their village. He began beating Freyja because he kept an abundance of food in their own stores. Their Queen Regent would delve the food out to the people. Knowing it would cause the suffering upon herself, but it mattered not. Their guards could not keep her locked away as she was the Regent and had more power as Queen than he. He hated her for it. But his threats upon their son, the rightful heir to the throne if Eric had truly perished had kept Freyja at bay as long as it could.

She no longer slept in the same room with Harald as he no longer wished relations with her. A traitor to his country. Another woman slept in her bed with child. Not that it mattered. That whore's chid had no claim to the throne. She had plans within plans set in motion already. Guards loyal only to her and her brother.

As she covered her children for the evening as they slept. Her son the oldest was now 7. *She smiled.* Your uncle would be so proud of you. He will see you fight one day. In fact you will fight by his side one day. He loves you very much even though he has never seen you. *She whispered* He may watching you from Valhalla. Drinking mead with Odin, Thor, and your grandparents, but he loves you. They all do.

*She lay next to the children under the furs. She slept a light sleep due to the fact she concerned herself that Harald would kill her and the children in their sleep. A rustling outside their home caught her attention. Freyja sat up, slid out grabbed her sword and made way to the window shutter to verify she had indeed heard something.

There was a form of someone she'd not seen in a few years. Rubbing her eyes she whispered.* It cannot be.

[divinenordic]

Throughout his missing years, Eric was sure to check on his bloodline in Scandinavia. He missed them dearly, the utter dull and sharp pain continued to stay in his stomach, never leaving. No amount of women, blood, or killing could suffice. It was a sad and cruel reminder of what he used to be. Who he used to be.

That was over now. He could never go back permanently. Many have suspected his death for a while now, especially having Harald ruling their village. He was a cruel, and hateful man. Eric despised him.

One night, Eric succumbed to his human side; acting up on emotion rather than logic. What little peice had vacancy in that cold stone heart was loud this night, spoke loudly. Enough to where he returned home shortly. He just needed to see his family. His sister. His blood.

Eric didn’t enjoy lurking on the village, like a thief in the night. It was cowardly and unlike him. He waited until the moon was at full rise to make his appearance known. He walked by the sea at first, reminiscence of his childhood sparking that humanity once again.

With his new found life, Eric Northman had an advantage compared to the natural human being. Though they may be great warriors, they didn’t hold anything compared to what he was. The vampire turned his head, hearing the stirring from a familiarity he knew all too well. Within seconds he was near the door, his pale features shining in the moonlight.

“....Sister. I have returned.”

[gertrudnorthman]

*Rubbing her eyes in disbelief, tears began to flow. Her hand reached to his cheek. So cold it was. Yes the night was cold but not so bitterly.* Eric, why are you so cold? You were never like this before. And why have you not returned before now?

You know that Harald sent men on the battlefield to kill you the last time I saw you. I thought you dead and in Valhalla. Yet here you stand. *Wrapping the furs about her bodice she stepped outside.* I don't wish to wake the children. And our guards are coming tomorrow night to slaughter Harald and his pregnant whore in their sleep. I do not need them to overhear of your return. He will attempt to kill us all and take the throne. I can not bear to lose you again. Though this time we will be in Valhalla with Mother and Father together.

Where have you been? You look so healthy, yet pale. Is there something wrong with you my dear brother. It looks as though you have not aged a day since last we met. Please inform me of why you chose not to return until now. *So many questions.* You haven't seen the children. Well, met some of them. I tell them you would be so proud of them. *Her gaze was still full of incredulous wonder.* They will be happy to hear of their Great Uncle's return. The king of Sweden. I just cannot believe you are home. *Her arms wrapped about his neck.* You will be back in the morning? *Freyja begged him.*

[divinenordic]

Eric didn’t flinch when his sister reached out her hand in disbelief. He stood there, motionless, almost like an undead statue. The male briefly closed his eyes, feeling her warmth. “I’ve been away for a long time, I am aware of this, sister.”

His voice was stern, just above a whisper as he spoke back. “There’s so many things that you do not know of. I.... I am not the same person from before, sister. I’m different. I do not hold the ability to go to Valhalla. I am set to live earthbound. My spirit is no more.”

Eric’s jaw ticked, feeling guilty. That was a raw and disgusting human trait, he didn’t enjoy these human qualities. They made him weak. “I cannot be here during the sun.... only nightfall.” He answered, so many unanswered questions. He knew his sister would be worried. Even more now.

[gertrudnorthman]

He couldn't go to Valhalla? But he was Viking. All Vikings, especially the King, went to Valhalla.* You make no sense, brother. Valhalla is for all Vikings.

*Her eyes questioning, no demanding him for answers.* I have never heard of such of an affliction in which you cannot walk in daylight. You have much to explain. *It mattered little as to how much older he was than she. Eric knew his sister well. 

Her head turned to hear Harald turn over in bed. She had yet to let go of Eric's arm. And Freyja planned never to again.

Harald rustled around demanding she make food or he would kill their children. Freyja turned once more to Eric, whispering…* Stay as long as you can, please. *Eyes desperate. Making her way into the hall… he met a hand with her cheek demanding to know where she had been. Explaining using the lavatory, she hauled off and hit him in return.* 

My brother will return and he will kill you for your actions against Sweden, me and MY children. *She hissed.* That bastard growing in that whore's belly will never see the light of day. Make your own food. 

*She stepped outside again only to see anger on her brother's face for the way she had been treated since he'd left.* I'm sorry you had to see that. I will see you tonight? We have a town meeting.

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