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## What does the datapack?
\n– Adds the `\/trigger ask-merl` command
\n – When used a Merl mannequin spawns nearby
\n – On interaction opens a dialog menu and you can ask Merl questions…<\/p>\n

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Buy Me a Coffee at ko-fi.com<\/p>\n

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## Note: This isn’t a serious datapack
\nIt’s just a simple parody datapack, even though I’m late to the Merl meme<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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