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Pokemon centers heal monsters in exactly three seconds

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Modern medicine pales in comparison to flashing lights. Hand over your severely battered, unconscious magical beasts to a cheerful nurse, and a quick cheerful jingle will instantly cure all ailments without a single copay.

Pokemon centers heal monsters in exactly three seconds
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