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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 def direct_reply(self, text):
 """ Send a reply via direct message using RTM API """

        channel_id = self._client.open_dm_channel(self._get_user_id())
        self._client.rtm_send_message(channel_id, text)