Ravyn Lenae has described three tattoos: a French proverb, a cherry blossom with a raven, and an Aquarius symbol. She has also spoken about a design she wanted to get later; that idea should not be mistaken for a finished tattoo.

The pieces differ in scale, but each has a personal detail behind it. Her own account of the proverb and the blossom-and-raven pairing gives a clearer picture than guessing from a photograph.

Ravyn Lenae’s upper-arm and forearm tattoos

Her first tattoo is the French proverb “Rêve ta vie, vis tes rêves,” or “Dream your life, live your dreams.” She said she got it around the time she decided not to go to college and needed a push to take the less predictable path as an artist.

The phrase is simple, but the decision behind it wasn’t. For a text tattoo, the practical details matter too: the lettering needs room to stay legible, and accents and spacing need to be right. A tattooer can help size the words without losing the feel of the original phrase.

Ravyn Lenae’s arm ink in editorial portraits

Lenae has described a cherry blossom paired with a raven. In her words, the blossom feels delicate and soft, while the raven is daring, bold and wise; she saw that contrast as representative of herself.

The two images give an artist different shapes and textures to balance. If you’re drawn to a similar pairing, start with a contrast that means something to you, then have the design sketched on the body area itself. A branch or bird can shift when it wraps around an arm.

Ravyn Lenae’s small upper-arm tattoo

Another tattoo she has mentioned is the Aquarius symbol. It’s a small, direct mark beside the longer proverb and the more detailed bird-and-blossom design.

Lenae has also described a future idea based on “As above, so below, as within, so without”: two feminine hands with strings holding stars, moons and suns. She said the image would express her sense of control over her own universe and how she responds to events. She spoke about wanting the tattoo; it isn’t shown here as a confirmed finished piece.

Ravyn Lenae’s tattoo details in a wider portrait

In wider photos, Lenae’s arm tattoos often appear briefly as she poses or moves. Light, clothing and the angle of her arm can make a mark look different from one image to the next; a distant portrait isn’t enough to identify a new design.

That’s useful when looking for references. A clear close-up can show placement and linework; a performance photo may only give you a sense of how ink sits with clothes and movement. Small lettering and packed detail also need enough space to hold their shape as they age.

Ravyn Lenae’s stage and editorial style

Lenae’s styling shifts between portraits, stage clothes and more futuristic looks, while her tattoos remain part of the picture without needing to match every outfit. The collection combines a phrase, a symbol and a more detailed image rather than following one strict theme.

The personal details she has shared are the strongest guide: the proverb marked a risky career choice, and she saw the raven and blossom as a contrast within herself. Her other designs can be appreciated by their placement and form without inventing a meaning for them.

Anitta’s tattoos range from tiny symbols to larger pieces tied to music, family and freedom. She spoke about five early tattoos in 2013, but some of that ink has since changed, so older photos don’t always show what she has now.

A key and an open cage with birds give a few of the designs a shared thread. Elsewhere, she has numbers, names and small personal marks that don’t follow one visual theme.

The first five tattoos

In 2013, Anitta spoke about five tattoos: a small finger heart she got with a friend, a treble clef on her shoulder, a feather with the words Love Life, the phrase “amor, respeito, verdade,” and birds flying from an open cage on her back. She also had a key on her arm, which she linked to new doors and opportunities.

The early designs mix music, friendship, a personal motto and a freedom image. The treble clef was later removed; the cage and birds remain part of the story behind the key.

The shoulder treble clef

The shoulder clef was a direct nod to music and one of Anitta’s most visible early tattoos. She later said she had grown tired of it and started laser removal in 2016. By 2018, reports described it as gone, so it’s best treated as part of her past collection rather than current ink.

Old photos still show the design clearly. That can make it easy to mistake a removed tattoo for one she still has.

The key with a heart

The heart-shaped key sits on the back of Anitta’s right arm. She connected it to doors opening in her life. Alongside the birds leaving an open cage, it gives the early group a recurring idea of freedom and opportunity.

The tiny finger heart.

Anitta got the small outline with a friend. It’s easy to miss in a full-body photo, but the shared story gives it meaning beyond its size.

Love Life and the feather.

The words sit in a looping, infinity-like line with a feather. The phrase and image make this one of her more visible pieces, and the feather echoes the lighter, open feel of the cage-and-birds design.

The 8 and 80 tattoos.

Anitta has an 8 and an 80 on opposite legs, forming the Brazilian expression “8 or 80,” used for extremes. The two numbers work as a pair; either one alone would lose the joke.

Names and family ink.

One photo shows the names Renan and Felipe on Anitta’s hip. Other coverage has linked name tattoos to family and a former partner, though the reports don’t always identify each name’s meaning. The hip placement keeps this piece less visible than the tattoos on her arms.

The cage and birds on her back

The older back tattoo shows birds flying away from an open cage. A separate later design has been described as a heart-shaped tree, with branches above and roots below. Anitta also explained an arm tattoo with small figures, a heart and stars as a family-constellation design. She connected it to her family and possible siblings. These are different tattoos, even though some photo captions and summaries group them together.

Small ankle designs.

A close-up shows two small ankle tattoos, including a delicate mark and an alien-like face. Their meanings haven’t been clearly explained, so the designs are easier to describe than interpret.

The hidden red “love” tattoo.

Anitta has said a small red “love” tattoo came from a playful challenge with her father about how much a tattoo would hurt. The artist later discussed the piece publicly. It’s one of the few tattoos in her collection that she has described mainly through the story of how she got it.

Other back and shoulder tattoos

Across her back, shoulders, arms, legs and hands, Anitta’s tattoos include lettering, numbers, names and small symbols. Some meanings come from her own explanations; others are simply visible in photographs. The treble clef is a clear example of why dates matter when comparing those images: she later removed it.

Final take.

Anitta’s collection has changed over time. The key and cage connect freedom with opportunity, while the finger heart, numbers and family designs each have their own story. Looking at the tattoos by date and placement makes more sense than treating every photo as a current inventory.

Ella Langley’s recent tattoos include a bird based on a photograph of her grandmother, a small “Joan” for her dog and a dandelion connected to her album. She also replaced an older tequila-shot-and-lime design with a floral cover-up. The new pieces came from a 2026 Austin backstage session with tattoo artist Hannah Matthews.

The rest of Ella’s collection includes butterflies, roses, a treble clef, a pine tree associated with Alabama, a bumblebee linked to her mother’s nickname, a cowgirl silhouette, a feather and a playing card. The designs vary, but many point to people, places or music in her life.

Ella Langley’s newest forearm tattoo

The bird on a branch is the newest piece shown on Ella’s forearm. Photos from the Austin appointment show fine, open linework around the bird and branch. The placement lets it sit among her other tattoos without turning the arm into one continuous sleeve.

Why the bird points back to her grandmother

Ella’s reference was a photograph of her grandmother. Matthews translated that image into the bird design, giving the tattoo a specific family connection rather than a generic flash motif. The personal memory behind the photograph is hers to keep; the visible link is the bird and branch.

The cover-up that became part of the Dandelion era

Ella covered an older tequila shot glass and lime with a larger floral design. Before-and-after images show the original purple and red outline beneath the new, darker work. A cover-up has to account for the old lines, colour and placement, which can limit how small or light the replacement can be.

The flowers hide the earlier tattoo, while the dandelion connects the piece to her album. Ella has described the flower through ideas including hope, healing and resilience. It’s a redesign of an old choice, not an attempt to pretend the earlier ink never existed.

Her flowers and dandelion are part of a bigger collection

The floral cover-up sits alongside small symbols and larger pieces, with no single pattern or palette tying everything together. Some tattoos reference music: a treble clef, a nod to “Three Little Birds,” and a design connected to Eric Church’s “Heart on Fire.” Others have family or place links, including the coordinates of her parents’ home, the bumblebee associated with her mother’s nickname and the pine tree tied to Alabama.

Butterflies, roses, a cowgirl silhouette and a playing card add variety. Taken together, the tattoos read like separate choices accumulated over time, rather than a sleeve planned as one design.

The older feather tattoo still holds its place

An earlier portrait shows a fine-line feather and nearby floral work on Ella’s forearm, between her hand and elbow. The open shape remains easy to distinguish beside the newer bird and flowers. The available image shows its design and placement, but doesn’t establish a particular meaning for it.

What her collection says about her

Ella’s collection moves between family references, music, Alabama and purely visual motifs. The bird and dog-name tattoo are personal; the playing card and cowgirl silhouette add a different kind of image. The range matters more than a single style rule: not every piece needs the same line weight or a public explanation.

The cover-up also shows that an older tattoo doesn’t have to define what comes next. Ella changed the design when it no longer suited her, while the other pieces remain part of the same growing collection.

Ideas to borrow without copying them

If a tattoo idea appeals to you, start with a reference that means something in your own life and find an artist whose healed work matches the line style you want. For fine-line designs, look at healed examples and discuss size; details packed into a tiny piece may not stay clear. For a cover-up, show the artist the existing tattoo and be open to a replacement that needs more space or darker ink.

Ella’s bird, dandelion and floral cover-up each began with a different part of her life. That gives the collection room to change without making every tattoo tell the same story.

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Rina Sawayama’s tattoos range from small marks near her wrist to a cowboy figure on her upper arm and a ribbon-like line along her forearm, stars and orbs. In interviews, she has also discussed a tattoo based on a photograph by Ren Hang, her dog, an early Stegosaurus and a noodle design. Photos show how different the pieces look together; some of their stories come directly from Rina.

Rina Sawayama’s small wrist tattoos

A close editorial photograph shows fine black marks around Rina’s wrist and lower arm. They sit quietly beside the image’s styling, and the available photo doesn’t identify a meaning for each small design. Their scale also makes them easy to miss when her performance clothes cover her arms.

The cowboy figure on her upper arm

A black-and-white portrait from Porter shows a small cowboy in a hat on Rina’s upper arm. Loose lines around the figure give it an illustrated look; the image is compact, but it has enough space to remain readable on the upper arm. The photograph shows the design without establishing a story behind it.

The ribbon and the fine line running along her forearm

A Vogue Japan portrait shows a separate, ribbon-like line running along Rina’s forearm, with the cowboy higher up. The line is light and open, and follows the length of the arm rather than sitting as a small standalone symbol. Its placement looks different as the arm bends or relaxes.

The Ren Hang photo tattoo

Rina has connected one tattoo to photographer Ren Hang’s work. In a Dazed interview, she said she was affected by his photographs and spoke about their treatment of Asian sexuality, skin contact and beauty. She based the tattoo on one of his photographs and discussed it as a personal reference, not just a striking image. The performance photo shows the ink as she moves with a microphone, rather than in a posed close-up.

The dog, the Stegosaurus, and the noodle tattoo

Rina mentioned a dog tattoo and a little Stegosaurus in Dazed, describing the dinosaur as one of her first tattoos. In a Time Out conversation about food, she said she also got a noodle tattoo because she loves noodles. She has named Tati Compton as her favourite tattoo artist.

These pieces don’t need a grand explanation to sit beside the Ren Hang reference. One is a dog, one recalls an early tattoo, and one comes from a fondness for noodles. Rina has talked about them in plain terms.

How her stage style changes

Rina’s costumes and makeup can change how much of her arm ink is visible. A bare arm lets the smaller designs show; a performance look can fold the same tattoos into a larger visual style. The pieces remain distinct in photos, from the fine wrist marks to the cowboy figure and long forearm line.

Ideas to borrow without copying them

For a small or fine-line tattoo, look at healed examples at the size and placement you’re considering. If you’re bringing in a photograph or another artist’s work, explain what draws you to it and ask how it might need to change for skin. A reference can guide a design without becoming a copy. A collection can include a serious art reference and a dinosaur or noodle tattoo without forcing every piece into one style.

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What’s publicly documented of Jorja Smith’s tattoos centers on a small 11 on her middle finger. The FADER has described 11 as her favorite number, and a Vogue tour-diary photograph shows the mark. The other portraits in this article provide fashion context, not evidence of additional tattoos.

Jorja Smith’s number 11 finger tattoo

In the Vogue photograph, Smith raises her hand near her face, bringing the tattoo into view. Two dark strokes sit on her middle finger and read as 11 without taking over the hand. The image shows its placement and size; it doesn’t support a hidden code beyond the number she has said she likes.
If you want a number tattoo, choose one that has stayed meaningful to you instead of copying Smith’s 11. Decide whether you want it to read instantly or feel more private; at this scale, type and spacing matter. Finger ink gets more friction, washing and sun than a tattoo on the upper arm, so ask an artist how the lines may soften and whether you might need a touch-up.

The clothes do a lot of the visual work

A black jacket against a bright yellow background, a braid, silver chain and strong lip give this portrait its shape. The 11 works as a small graphic detail within that look, rather than competing with the styling.

Jorja’s 90s-leaning styling

This is a fashion portrait, not a clear view of another tattoo. Its 90s-leaning styling keeps the image simple, much like the two-stroke design shown in the tour photograph.

The camera catches a different side

The calm look around the music

The number is small enough to recede in a wider portrait and clear when Smith’s hand enters the frame. That is what the photos show: one direct design, seen in different settings, without evidence of a larger collection.

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Raye’s tattoos include flags for Ghana, Switzerland and Great Britain, grouped near her wrist, along with an ace of hearts, an arrow, a target, her birth year and middle name. She has also talked about a small heart she got on a drunken night out. The designs have different stories; they don’t form one matching sleeve.

Raye’s Ghana, Switzerland and Great Britain flag tattoos

The three flags represent countries tied to Raye and her family background. Photos place them together around her wrist or lower forearm, close to the hand. The red, yellow, green and blue blocks keep the designs distinct while the small scale lets them read as one group.

The details that keep it personal

Raye has said she loves playing cards and carries a pack because they calm her down. That gives the ace of hearts on her wrist a clear connection to something she enjoys. Other small pieces include her arrow, target, birth year and middle name; the heart came from a drunken night out.

Why the colour feels right for Raye

Raye’s stage looks move from vintage curls and sharp eyeliner to more theatrical outfits with bright colour and large silhouettes. The flags add a few coloured marks without requiring every other tattoo or outfit to follow the same palette. The accompanying portrait gives style context; it doesn’t show another tattoo.

The collection is tied to family without being too literal

The flags are the clearest family reference, while Raye’s birth year and middle name bring the collection back to her own life. The ace of hearts reflects her interest in cards; the small heart has a less planned origin. The pieces don’t all need to share one explanation to belong together.

How the stage look frames her style

The wrist and hand pieces can disappear in a wide stage shot, then show up when Raye reaches for a microphone or raises her hand. Their placement changes how they read: a close view makes the flag cluster, arrow and target easier to see, while movement shifts the shapes with the hand and arm.

Ideas to borrow without copying Raye

If you’re considering a small flag, card or other symbol, choose one that means something to you and decide how visible you want it to be. Wrist and hand tattoos are hard to hide and get more friction, washing and sun than many other placements. Ask your artist how much room the design needs to stay legible and how the colour may heal; you can try a temporary version first if you’re unsure about seeing it every day.

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Jennie’s publicly documented tattoos are small: a fine-line angel on her foot, “Mantra” at her left waist, a dolphin high on her back or shoulder, and “Like” in older photos circulated by fans. The angel appeared in 2026 shortly before her Fallen Angel EP. London tattoo artist Marty shared photos of the new design and credited the work.

Jennie’s Angel Foot Tattoo

The small angel sits on the top of Jennie’s foot. In the clearest photo, it looks like a winged figure drawn with light, fine lines. Marty’s images show the design from more than one angle, including a wider view of Jennie in a black outfit.

The timing caught attention because Fallen Angel followed soon after. The overlap gives the tattoo and release a visual connection, but timing alone doesn’t show that the design was intended as a teaser.

Jennie’s Mantra Waist Tattoo

“Mantra” is written in loose cursive along the left side of Jennie’s waist. A close-up shows it above checkered trousers and beside a brown waistband strap; the lettering follows the curve of her body. Jennie hasn’t publicly explained why she chose the word, so its meaning remains hers.

The tattoo is small and easy to cover with clothing. A second close-up shows the script more clearly.

Jennie’s Dolphin Tattoo

Older photos show a small, dark dolphin high on Jennie’s back or shoulder. Its curved body is easiest to see when she turns away from the camera; an open-back outfit or tank top can reveal it. The images show the design and placement, but Jennie hasn’t publicly given it a specific meaning.

Older Photos and Fan Circulation

An older photo shared through fan accounts shows the cursive word “Like” on Jennie’s shoulder. The lettering is more decorative than “Mantra,” and the image gives a view of its placement when her shoulder is bare. There’s no confirmed explanation for the word, so it’s best to stick to what the photo shows.

The Bigger Picture

The pieces vary—a figure, two short words and a small animal—but most are modest in size. Their placements also change how often they show: shoes cover the foot, clothing covers the waist, and the back or shoulder appears with the right neckline. The stage image above is context, not evidence of another tattoo.

If you’re considering fine-line work, ask to see healed examples and discuss how much space the design needs. Shoes add friction to a foot tattoo, while script needs enough room for its letters to stay readable. Bring a reference for the mood, then let the artist adjust it to your body rather than copying Jennie’s exact design.

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Jesy Nelson’s tattoos include a rose-and-thorn design that runs from wrist toward elbow, a quote on her upper arm, smaller lettering and hand marks, and a face tattoo associated with her Little Mix years. Some designs are clear in published photos; others are only partly visible, so their exact wording or meaning isn’t always confirmed.

The Rose-and-Thorn Arm Tattoo

The large rose-and-thorn piece stretches along Jesy’s arm. Its flowers have visible centres and layered petals; leaves and stems fill the space between them. Glamour’s 2013 report described it as running from her wrist toward her elbow. The vertical arrangement follows the arm rather than reading as a set of separate flowers.

The Long Arm Collection Is More Than One Tattoo

This portrait shows the rose and leaf work on Jesy’s forearm alongside smaller marks nearer her wrist and higher on the arm. A narrow vertical design also appears near her torso. The line weights vary, and the pieces leave some skin between them, so the collection looks accumulated rather than built as one continuous sleeve.

Music Quote Upper-Arm Tattoo

“Music is the strongest form of magic” is written in dark script on the inside of Jesy’s upper right arm. Glamour reported that she showed the quote during a 2013 performance. The lettering follows the arm and is large enough to read; smaller illustrations and words sit nearby.

Lettering, Rib Ink, and the Pieces That Hide

The photo shows fine lettering near Jesy’s torso and more arm work below the rose. Reports have identified words such as “Keepers” and “girl power,” along with Roman numerals associated with Little Mix. The images don’t make every word clear, so it’s safer to describe what can be read than to fill in the rest.

Side and rib tattoos are easy to cover with everyday clothes and can appear with a crop top or stage outfit. The curved placement also means a line that looks straight on paper may follow the body differently.

The Small Hand and Finger Tattoos

Close portraits show small, dark marks on Jesy’s hands and fingers. One Guardian portrait catches a mark while her hand is near her face, but it doesn’t show enough detail to establish a specific design or meaning. The placement makes even a small tattoo noticeable when she gestures.

Fingers get frequent friction, washing and sun, so the ink can fade sooner than tattoos on less exposed areas. For hand work, discuss simple shapes, line spacing and possible touch-ups with the artist before settling on a tiny design.

The Bigger Picture

The stage photograph is context, not evidence of another tattoo. The rose, quote and hand marks each have room to read on their own; Jesy’s collection doesn’t depend on every design matching in subject or line style.

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Summer Walker’s tattoos range from the word “Celestial” and chest florals to ink on her arms, hands and face. Photos show the collection in different settings; stage lights, hair and clothing can make smaller details harder to read.

Summer Walker’s Celestial neck tattoo is impossible to miss

The word Celestial sits below Walker’s throat, inside a floral and ornamental design across her upper chest. The script and surrounding lines read as one composition, with the lettering easy to spot among the finer shapes.

A word across the chest needs enough width to follow the body without crowding the rest of the design. Trying the lettering at different sizes on the skin can show how it will sit when she moves, before the artist settles on a final layout.

The numbers and name tattoos make the neck personal

Concert photos show more lettering, numbers, flowers and darker shapes around the neck and shoulder. The smaller details are not always clear: hair, collars and stage lighting can cover or soften them. The photos show how the pieces sit together, but they don’t explain the meaning of every mark.

If you’re adding to a larger chest or neck design, pay attention to the direction and weight of the existing lines. Leaving room around smaller marks can keep them from disappearing into the main piece.

Her arm tattoos read best in live photos

In performance photos, Walker’s arm tattoos run from the upper arms toward the elbows, mixing larger shapes with smaller marks. The stage shot also catches tattoos on her thighs. Distance and lighting hide some details, but the outlines and overall density still come through.

A strong outline is easier to see while the body is moving; fine shading can be harder to pick out from the crowd. Some skin between the larger pieces also helps keep the designs distinct. If you’re planning a patchwork sleeve, decide which pieces need the most room before filling the gaps.

Hand tattoos are part of the performance

Photos show lettering and small symbols across Walker’s fingers and the backs of her hands. Onstage, her hands move between the microphone and the music, so the ink appears in different positions from one moment to the next.

Hand tattoos are exposed and the skin moves constantly. Designs need to stay readable at a small scale, and the artist can explain which details may soften as the tattoo heals. Rings or sleeves cover only part of the area, so it’s worth considering how often you want the ink in view.

Small face tattoos change the whole look

Small marks near Walker’s eye, cheek and temple draw attention because they sit in the centre of her face. Hair, makeup and jewelry change how they read in photos, and some marks are clearer than others.

Face tattoos are hard to conceal, so it helps to sit with a design before making it permanent. Trying it with makeup and checking photos in different lighting can show whether the size and placement still feel right away from a screen.

Walker’s collection moves between script, florals, dark shapes and small marks. There’s no single style to copy; the useful reference is how each tattoo sits on the body. Choose an idea that means something to you, then work with an artist on scale and placement.

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A 2018 Vogue profile counted 55 tattoos and said King got her first at 14. She named an AC/DC reference, a tattoo for her childhood dog Ivy, and a winged $100 bill with “I’m here to win,” which she linked to her love of gambling. Photos show other pieces too: a neck snake, a knife through a heart on her chest, flowers, lettering, playing cards and small hand designs.

The collection moves between family, music, jokes and old-school imagery. The pieces don’t share one style, and they don’t have to.

Elle King’s snake neck tattoo is the piece people notice first

The snake runs down the front of King’s neck, with small star-like marks around it. Its dark outline stays clear in the red-carpet photo, while the smaller shapes break up the space around the main design.

Front-of-neck ink stays visible as you turn or speak, so the vertical shape has to work with a narrow, moving area.

Her knife-through-heart chest tattoo has an old-school feel

King’s chest piece shows a knife through a heart, with a banner across the design. Earlier reports linked the banner to her then-fiancé’s name. The image follows a familiar flash layout: the heart, blade and lettering each have a clear place.

A low neckline reveals the full tattoo; a T-shirt hides most of it. If you’re considering a partner’s name, think about whether you want that detail fixed in the design or would rather leave the image open to other meanings over time.

Elle King’s arms mix flowers, lettering, and odd little pictures

King’s arms hold flowers, script, small objects and darker illustrative designs. They sit as separate pieces rather than one continuous sleeve, with open skin between some of them. The event photo sets black and grey ink against a patterned dress, making the mix of shapes easy to see.

For patchwork, spacing matters as much as the images. Pick the larger pieces first and leave room for smaller ideas later; you don’t need to fill every gap at once.

Her neck and face details make the larger pieces feel sharper

In a close portrait, the snake and small star marks sit alongside King’s nose ring, makeup and layered jewelry. The surrounding styling changes how bold the ink looks; eyeliner, lighting and clothing can all affect its contrast.

Small marks near the face are difficult to hide. If you’re considering one, try the position with makeup and look at it in several kinds of light before choosing a permanent size.

Her hand tattoos are where the collection gets especially personal

King’s fingers and the backs of her hands show small lines, symbols, lettering and illustrative shapes. The marks come into view whenever she holds a microphone or reaches for something.

Hand skin moves and gets more everyday wear than many other placements. Keep small designs readable, and ask an artist which fine lines may soften as the ink heals. Short lettering and simple symbols stay easier to read on the fingers than an illustration packed with tiny details.

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