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Mahaina

A woman who claims to suffer from alcoholism as a disease.

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Also known as XIV Mahaina, the Mahaina

First appearance: XIV: Mahaina

Mahaina shows up with force in XIV: Mahaina. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A lady who claims to suffer from dipsomania; her visit sparks debate about the reality of her intemperance.
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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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