Exploration

[Jason Lichon(Seeker)]

(OCC: January 10th. Afternoon, mostly to develop tons of characters old and new. Hanging out mostly)

Jason would've lied if he said he was glad to have showed his seeker side so quickly in the search for Prince John, but thankfully the seeker in him didn't last long. Yet Jason knew he had to get his shit together if he ever was going to find his sister. If his seeker was released while she was around, god knows what he would do to her. He'd be damned if he ever hurt her or anyone innocent. He had to get it under control. Which was why he was taking a nice stroll around Asgard. If he got in tune with the people, maybe he could learn calming techniques from them. Maybe he'd even get someone to actually rescue his condition. He never could get the king to help him because he was too busy, and he could never ask the physics in the ranks because most were inexperienced.

So just taking a chance with luck was the best option. Jason was lucky even he even made friends let alone get someone to willingly help him. He was a bit shy and awkward, and he knew it. He did manage to bond with Beron a lot during John's rescue and the royal family was kind to him. But Jason knew better. He would never be able to get friends or at least not keep them for very long. So it surprised him when someone called out "Hey!". He turned, shocked and gave a shy smile to whomever called for him.

[Amira]

Amira was so grateful they'd found John but he was still recovering from that. And then Prince Evan was recovering from his own attack. And then they were preparing for a battle against the rebels. They hadn't pinpointed the base as far as she knew but they going to attack. She was walking through the palace hoping to find someone to train or just hang out with when she spotted a guy she'd hadn't seen before.

"He's so handsome." thought Amira.

She then blushed grateful she hadn't blurted that out loud as she called out to him.

"Hey!" said Amira.

She grinned and walked towards him.

"I haven't seen you before but I guess this is a big palace. I am Amira. Are you one of the Midgardians? I don't recognize you from Asgard." said Amira.

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Jennifer was making her way around the halls. She hadn't done much since she'd got here. She'd trained a little but she still didn't know anyone too well here. She wanted to make more friends. She knew John and Evan were both recovering from their own attacks and she was slightly nervous to be walking around by herself. She knew she could hulk out if she needed to but she'd prefer not to have to walk with groups or guards if she didn't have to. She then heard voices as she approached a couple people and smiled.

"Hello! Do you mind if Join you? I'm still getting used to Asgard. It's a lot different from Earth. I'm Jennifer." said Jennifer.

[Jason Lichon(Seeker)]

Jason immediately has his attention on the girl who called him. Amira. What a nice name. What nice hair. What nice pair of eyes. Jason gave a soft smile, beaming brightly at the girl "It's very nice to meet you, Amira. Yeah, I'm from um, Midgard. Earth. I'm Jason. Jason Lichon" He gave a nervous smile and replied "So you're a asgardian? Do you have any places you'd recommend? I'm pretty new around here and..." He then spotted Jennifer, and nodding "Oh sure! Come on in. We're all learning each other. I'm Jason. It's nice to see you" He then nodded as Kalin immediately shook hands with him
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"I cannot believe they do not have any mostan cream. What utter nonsense" Kalin muttered under his breath, frustrated at the lack of things he could get. He then saw Jennifer and Amira and one of the newer members, Jason. He immediately jumped into the scene and replied "Hello, having fun outside are we? Rightfully so. It is a lovely day today. Good to see you both, Amira, Jennifer" He shook hands with Jason and replied "I am Kalin. I see you're new around here"

[Amira]

Amira smiled at him.

"Jason. A very noble name. Are you a warrior on Midgard?" said Amira, curious about him.

She grinned.

"I can show you around the palace or the kingdom outside if you like. I know a lot of cool places." said Amira.

She then looked up seeing two other arrivals. Jennifer and Kalin.

"Of course you can join us. The more the merrier." said Amira.

She was upset she couldn't get to hang out with Jason alone but perhaps in a group setting she could get to know him better without seeming too forward. Especially if the guy didn't feel the same. Or already had someone. She smiled though at the group again.

"Well let's go and explore. We'll show you the best places along the way." said Amira.

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Jennifer smiles at the group.

"Great. This will be fun." said Jennifer.

She turned seeing Kalin and her grin grew. She had seen him around before and she wanted to get to know him better. He seemed like a very noble guard and she did need more friends here.

"So where should we go?" asked Jennifer.

Jennifer nodded.

"Sounds good to me. Let's go." said Jennifer.

(ooc: maybe time skip to the town or something and they could explore. noticed we haven't left the castle much. we could have threads of the midgardians perhaps wanting to see more of asgard down the line as well.)

[Jason Lichon(Seeker)]

(OCC: Yeah we'll go to town and eventually make more threads of other midgardians travelling. Also, Amira and Jason need a thread on their own eventually. This is a good setting to help them execute their feelings. Since Jason's kind of shy lol)

Jason blushed as Amira complimented him. He waved his hands "Oh shucks, it's just a name. You're very pretty-- I mean your name is very pretty! You've got a pretty name!" Jason was completely embarrassed of himself. Due to spending a majority of his teenage years in confinement, Jason wasn't exactly well known for being a ladies man. If anything he was awkward in that area. He wasted no time fixing it by welcoming Amira to tour with the small group that was being made. He agreed "Yeah! Let's go! The more the merrier! I've been wanting to try the food here!" He rushed to go, cursing at himself for being so stupid.
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"A splendid idea, Amira! Let us enjoy ourselves! I'll also help find fun places!" Kalin replied to Amira as the small group went to go. He chuckled as Jason seemed to be very quick to go. It was clear as day that the man liked the young woman. But the older man stayed out of it. Besides, he had his own pursuit. Jennifer was someone he enjoyed being around, she was kind and very helpful to the cause. He found her strong and very wonderful. Plus she was beautiful. Kalin smiled, glad to see her "I must say, jennifer. I am truly glad you're joining us on this nice day" Unlike jason, Kalin was as smooth as a cucumber.

*Time skip*

Eventually the four made it to the town, thanks to Amira's guide. The place was buzzing, children were laughing, women were talking and a couple men were shouting for people to come to their stores. "We must show them the bakery, Amira. The bread is delightful" Kalin replied. Jason was still feeling a bit awkward and for the moment avoided people's gaze. That was until Kalin suggested food. Jason lit up "I'm sure the bread IS nice, Kalin. Good idea"

[Amira]

(ooc: heh. just realized it'd be a double date of a sort without anyone realizing it since these Amira & Jason are going to end up together. and Kalin & Jennifer right? xD)

Amira blushed as he returned her compliments.

"Thank you. I think you're a bit handsome yourself." said Amira.

She smiled at the others.

"Then let's go. But I think you two should stick close to us. Not all Asgardians are welcoming of Midgardians being here. So some could try to hurt you or kill you. And do it in a way it wouldn't trace back to them. Or they'd blame it on the Jotuns." said Amira.

Amira nodded at Kalin's suggestion.

"That sounds good. We can perhaps have some food delivered to the palace as well. I'm sure the king, prince and others at the palace would love some." said Amira.

She smiled as Jennifer mentioned the smell of the bakery as she walked in.

"It is pleasant. One of the few places I enjoy coming to in town." said Amira.

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Jennifer nodded at Amira's warning.

"I can take of myself but thank you for the warning. I'll remember to stick close." said Jennifer.

She glanced at Kalin and smiled.

"I'm glad to be here too. It's nice to get out of the palace. While the gardens are nice it feels different exploring the town. I'm sure you've been here millions of times though." said Jennifer.

She smiled at the mention of fresh bread.

"I wonder if it tastes different. On Earth there's already so many different kinds of bread. I wonder how they make it here." said Jennifer.

She walked inside and sighed smelling the fresh baked bread, pastries, cakes and other foods.

"It smells wonderful in here." said Jennifer.

[Jason Lichon(Seeker)]

(OCC: Oh yeah that's right. It kind of IS a double date lol)

Jason was embarrassed. That was until Amira called him handsome. His cheeks warmed up and Jason looked down on the floor, shyly. Jason eventually followed everyone to the bakery and stayed nearby Amira. Hearing Amira say she enjoyed coming here a lot, he made a mental note to maybe take her here for a date. That is, if she ever would give him the time of day. "I'm getting hungry just smelling the food from here" He then heard Jennifer wonder how it tasted and replied "Well let's find out. How do you pay?" He then saw Kalin buy for him and Jason smiled "Thank you Kalin, that's too kind"
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Kalin shrugged "I have but I adore enthusiastic curiousity. I like it when people are interested about my home" He then heard both Jennifer and Amira approve of the smell and food at the bakery and Jason even offered to pay. Kalin rose his hand "Nonsense, if anyone should pay it's me, especially since I know the best food" He then turned to the baker and spoke asgardian native to him to order bread and some pastries. He heard Jason thank him and he replied "No need for thanks. Jennifer should try the bread and we should have something to eat to start us off on a nice walk" He then got what he ordered and gave Amira and Jason the box of pastries while he offered Jennifer the bread "It's the finest and sweetest bread you'll ever have. Try some!"

[Amira]

Amira smiled as soon Kalin paid for the bread. She smiled and took some.

"Delicious as always. One of my favorite foods." said Amira.

She was impressed Jason wanted to pay.

"You may need to ask for Asgardian money. I don't think money from Midgard would be acceptable here. I'm sure Loki could possibly turn your Midgardian money into our currency. Or get some of your own." said Amira.

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Jennifer grinned trying some at Kalin's suggestion.

"This is delicious. It's tastes like a desert. Kind of like muffins and doughnuts back home." said Jennifer.

She took some more and paused.

"Maybe next time we could buy some bread, and other food and drinks. And have a picnic in the palace gardens. Or in the countryside. If you guys know any good places." said Jennifer.

[Jason Lichon(Seeker)]

Jason had a bad feeling his world's money would not work. Amira was probably right. He would have to live by asgardian culture. Not bad per-se but he had to get used to a different lifestyle. Then again he had traveled before this. So he could adjust hopefully. He turned to her and replied "Well hopefully loki will pay me" He turned to Kalin who said he would and then he nodded "Well then I'll use asgardian currency. I'm gonna have to since my money doesn't work" He then tried the bread Kalin ordered and tasted it. It was a thousand times sweeter and fluffier than even potato bread. Jason found himself already in love with this bakery "Okay. It's official. I'm coming here every day and trying all the food here" He then turned to Kalin who suggested more places to go for picnic. At this he couldn't help but turn to Amira and pondered on taking her alone to these places.
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Kalin took to the pastry he ordered for himself, beaming at the reactions both Jason and Jennifer had. He then turned to Jennifer and replied "Of course. We will have all the best foods of asgard for you to try. I already found a good place for you both to explore" He pointed outside for all three to look at. He pointed to the fields near the palace "At the countryside is the vineyards, if you go in the late hours his royal highness isn't paying attention so you can sneak a date there" At this he turned to Jennifer and sneaked a wink at her. He then turned to Jason and moved his hand for both Jason and Amira as in to say the two of them could go. He then turned to another hilltop where some children were playing and replied "Near that hilltop is a beautiful rose garden where a lot of nice couples go"

He then turned to Jennifer and replied "The palace, as you said, does have private gardens and the courtyard too. So we have plenty of places" He hoped Jennifer was getting his hints. If not he might have to be more obvious than he thought he was.

[Amira]

Amira chuckled.

"I'm sure he will. I'm guessing everyone will get salaries here whether you're an Asgardian or not." said Amira.

She nodded.

"We might look to see if we can turn some of your Earth money into Asgardian ones with a spell or something. That way it's not just sitting on a shelf somewhere." Said Amira.

She grinned.

"Would you like some company while you try some food?" asked Amira.

Amira paused as Kalin suggested gardens.

"I love the gardens. They're always good this time of year." said Amira.

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Jennifer grinned.

"I look forward to trying them all. Probably more than just bread and pastries. Or I'll just end up getting fat." said Jennifer.

Jennifer chuckled.

"The vineyards? Do you guys make grapes or wine from there?" asked Jennifer.

He paused at he mentioned gardens.

"A garden? That sounds lovely." Said Jennifer.

[Jason Lichon(Seeker)]

"Well thank heavens for that" Jason replied, smiling shyly before nodding as Amira intelligently suggested to cause a spell for his earth money to turn into asgardian money "So much magic here. Literally. You guys must have a lot of problems easily solved this way" Jason then nodded as he continued to eat as she offered company "I would love some company" He then replied as amira replied that she loved the gardens, making a personal mental note for himself in case he ever got a chance with her. "I'm sure they are" Jason commented before replying to amira personally to answer "So forgive me for asking but what's your occupation here on asgard? I'm just curious"
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"Well I would not blame you for wanting all our bread and pastries they are the finest ever" Kalin commented, making a mental note to not comment on the weight. He probably would have a hard time believing jennifer would get so fat, he didn't picture it to be quite honest. But enough about that he focused on the vineyards and nodded "We do indeed. All types of wine and grapes. We tend to guard it a bit safely so people don't just wander and steal grapes to make their own wine" He then replied "The gardens are indeed lovely. They can be, well, very romantic if you wanted it to be" He blushed then realizing what he said

[Amira]

Amira nodded.

"Yes we like it here. But magic does make things more convenient. Although we don't use it much as you think. Loki was a sorcerer and he was feared and hated for his magic. Magic was kind of rare here. I admit I was one of those people once. I was jealous he had the powers but also afraid of it because magic could stop strong weapons and shields leaving you defenseless. But I've gone past that. With Loki as our king I trust him. And I'm sure with him we'll only make stronger weapons and armor in the future." said Amira.

She grinned.

"I look forward to it." said Amira.

She nodded.

"Perhaps we could go their soon. I'd love to show you the m." said Amira.

Amira paused with a grin.

"Well I'm a member of the queen's guard. I once served Queen Frigga. Now I serve Queen Johnny. I mean King Johnny." said Amira,

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Jennifer grinned.

"I think I may visit this bakery quite often." said Jennifer.

Jennifer smiled.

"I wonder how strong Asgardian wine is. I mean it is another planet. I wouldn't want to get sick or something by drinking it. I mean I'm sure Asgardian's bodies are built different than Earthling's. "said Jennifer.

She grinned as he blushed.

"I would like it to be." said Jennifer.

[Jason Lichon(Seeker)]

Jason listened as magic was considered something taboo in asgardian culture. It was more important to use science and logic more than actual magic before Loki was king. Now that he was, magic was considered more or less a thing to accept. Amira's confession that she realized her judgmental ways and changed them as loki became king made Jason slightly relieved. Maybe, just maybe, she wouldn't fear him like most people did. But that was practically impossible. The seeker intimidated everyone. Even the strongest of men fled. But he didn't think about it too much as Amira basically invited him to go with her to the gardens. She was two steps ahead of him. Damn he really needed to change his game. Still he smiled and nodded "We should definitely go together sometime. Could be fun"

He then nodded interestedly as Amira explained her position. A queen's guard or at least a protector of the king's partner. Jason smiled at the correction and replied "Oh that's a wonderful position. Lots of responsibility no doubt but I'm sure you're handling it perfectly fine" He hoped it didn't sound to condescending it was the nicest he could say without sounding like he was being sarcastic. He wasn't. He meant what he said. He felt so nervous around her, he didn't want to miss any chance with her.
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Kalin nodded in approval as jennifer expressed interest in the local bakeries. He then commented about the wines "Oh mortal wine is practically infant juice here. One glass is more than enough for a mortal. They must be careful. Or we need to make weaker wines since a lot of mortals are here nowadays" He didn't want to sound condescending, so he made sure his tone was factual and not emotional. He then blushed more as Jennifer replied she would like it to be. Kalin felt a bit speechless but tried to get what he wanted to say out, he nervously sputtered out "Well then perhaps sometime you and I can go together alone... That is if that is what you would like that is up to you madame. I don't mean to be imposing"

[Amira]

Amira grinned.

"I'd like that. Would be a lot of fun." said Amira.

Amira chuckled.

"King Johnny is definitely different than queens of the past like Queen Frigga. But that's a good thing. It definitely makes things interesting." said Amira.

Amira chuckled glancing at the other two.

"Yes. But we call it more of a courtship." said Amira.

She paused turning back to Jason.

"And I really want to start a courtship with you Jason. That is if you want to." said Amira.

She could count the number of times she'd felt nervous on one hand and most of it was due to training or jobs. But Jason was the first man she'd felt attractive to that was single. She just hoped he wanted the courtship as well.

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Jennifer raised an eyebrow.

"I see. I suppose weaker ones might be a better and safer option. Our bodies are weaker then Asgardians. Well, most Earthlings anyway. I don't think I could even get drunk anymore now that I'm She-Hulk." said Jennifer.

She nodded.

"Yes. I know we're still getting to know each other but I want us to try dating. Wait. Do Asgardians date?" asked Jennifer.

Jennifer smirked.

"Looks like we may get two new couples today." said Jennifer.

[Jason Lichon(Seeker)]

Jason smiled as amira believed going with him would be fun. He certainly hoped he was fun company. Sure it was their first meeting but he didn't want to put her off. He then nodded and replied "Sounds like it! I mean I don't talk to johnny often but he seems like a nice guy" Jason then turned to kalin and jennifer talking about courting which was basically dating. He then widened his eyes as amira basically asked him out. He was super relieved that she felt similarly about him that he felt about her. He quickly, and nervously, replied "Of course!" He then coughed a little awkwardly before holding her hands affectionately and replying again "Of course I want to. I wanna start this courtship with you too amira. I think you're absolutely wonderful and beautiful" He then turned to kalin and jennifer realizing they were there but he wasn't too concerned. He then gave her a gentle kiss on the cheek. He then blushed brightly "Hope that was okay, amira"
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Kalin nodded "Humans are a incredible species but when it comes to things like wine, asgardians are much more tolerant and capable of handling massive amounts. Humans would pass out after two tiny glasses" Kalin chuckled a bit at that, recalling one night he went out with aldrich kallin one night before aldrich passed out drunk after a half an hour. It was one of those nights. He turned to jennifer and smiled in relief as she accepted his invitation "Yes. As amira said, it is a courtship. Which is basically what the humans refer to as dating" He then took her hand and kissed it very sweetly before replying "And that is what I wish to do with you jennifer. I think you're a absolutely lovely lady and I wish for us to get to know each other more" He then turned to jason who gave amira a kiss on the cheek and chuckled himself "Indeed. This is very lovely. Romance is in the air I suppose!"

[Amira]

Amira grinned.

"He seems to like it. I guess he prefers being called prince or something. But he takes being called queen well. He was embarrassed at first but now he just laughs it off." said Amira.

Her grin grew as Jason said he would.

"Well thank you. I think you're quite handsome and charming. I want to know more about you." said Amira.

When he kissed her on the cheek she raised an eyebrow.

"You call that a kiss?" asked Amira.

She leaned forward pulling him close as she gave him a long kiss on the lips. She pulled back gasping for air but still grinning.

"Now that is what Asgardians call a kiss." said Amira.

She gasped in surprise as Jennifer turned green.

"Well you Midgardians are full of surprises." said Amira.

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Jennifer nodded.

"I see. So a glass here would be like a bottle or more on Earth. So we'd need a small amount then of Asgardian wine. Unless you have a way to dilute by adding juice or something to it." said Jennifer.

She grinned as Kalin kissed her hand.

"Thank goodness. That is what I want as well. Although I must warn you. I do have another side of me." said Jennifer.

As she spoke her skin turned green and she bulked out a little.

"I'm called She-Hulk in this form. Unlike my cousin, I have complete control in both forms. So what do you think? Is green my color?" asked Jennifer.

[Jason Lichon(Seeker)]

"Hey if I was him I'd probably laugh it off too. It's not a horrible title. But prince does seem to fit him too" Jason replied. He then listened as amira seemed genuinely interested in him. Calling him handsome and charming. He blushed then and replied sincerely "I want to know more about you too amira. That's why I want to court you. I just think you're great" He then was nervous as Amira called him out on his kiss on the cheek. He was worried he offended her and replied "Oh no no it's not I just didn't want to rush I---" Suddenly Amira pulled him for a kiss, a long one, on the lips. Jason kissed back, his emotions running on joy and relief as she kissed him. He didn't kiss a lot of people but he knew for a absolute fact that this was the best kiss he ever received. He pulled back once she did and his face was filled with joy, and he beamed in delight as she responded to him.

"Wow. What a kiss" Jason murmured softly. He then turned to see Jennifer turn into she-hulk and he widened his eyes. Amira was right. Quite a lot of surprises. He then decided to do a surprise of his own and boost his own confidence. He pulled amira close to him and replied softly "I think I want to give you one more surprise" He then gently gave her another kiss on the lips
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"Exactly. Asgardian wine straight up is far stronger. Best we do it with some juice of some kind" Kalin replied with a smile. He then listened as jennifer accepted him but warned him of her 'other' side. She then turned green and bulked turning herself into she hulk. He was not afraid, instead he was amazed and quite delighted. He beamed from ear to ear "You could be pink, grey or brown and I'd still think you'd be the loveliest of all the nine. But yes, green is definitely a nice color on you"

He then went over and held her hands, smiling in delight "I fully accept you as you are and I have no problem with this other side. If anything I find both sides of you quite charming and attractive. I think you're a wonderful woman, Jennifer"

[Amira]

Amira chuckled.

"Sometimes I can't resist teasing just a little. But we are glad to have him. I haven't seen Loki this happy since... I guess never. He usually keeps his emotions to himself I guess. Only Odin, Frigga, Hogun and Thor knew him well. And I guess now Johnny and John as well." said Amira.

Amira grinned.

"Definitely a great kiss." said Amira.

She was caught off guard as he kissed her again as she returned it eagerly.

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Jennifer grinned.

"So mixing it up is a pretty good idea then." said Jennifer.

She smiled at his words.

"Definitely glad to hear that." said Jennifer.

She smiled as he took her hands and she squeezed them back.

"Thank you. I've hadn't shared this side much with many people. I'm glad I don't frighten you or disgust you." said Jennifer.

[Jason Lichon(Seeker)]

"I guess even loki's heart can be tamed huh?" Jason replied. He wasn't exactly close with the royal family but he did respect them. And he certainly liked johnny. He was far more patient than his husband to be. Not that Jason disliked loki but he didn't seem to have the sweetness of johnny. He smiled as amira kissed back to his and he replied sweetly "You're quite the kisser" He then smiled bashfully before replying softly "So after this nice stroll would you mind if we had dinner Tuesday? You and me?"
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Kalin meanwhile was focused on Jennifer. Her other form didn't frighten him in the slightest. On the contrary, it only interested him more. He found her so delightful and interesting. He smiled and replied "Disgust me? Frighten me? How can I be disgusted or frightened by such a nice woman like you?" He held her hands still and replied "I just want to spend time with you. That's all my demands, sweet Jennifer"

[Amira]

Amira chuckled.

"I guess so. I'm glad the king found happiness." said Amira.

Amira grinned at his reply.

"So are you. Perhaps I can see what the king has seen in Johnny. Midgardians are quite good at kissing." said Amira.

Amira smiled at that.

"I'd love to. It'd give us a chance to know each other better." said Amira.

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Jennifer paused at his words and smiled.

"I'm glad to hear that." said Amira.

She paused shifting back to her regular form as he held her hand.

"I want to spend more time with you as well." said Jennifer.