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Titans Tower thrummed with a frenetic energy tonight. Strobing neon lights washed the main chamber in pulsing shades of electric cyan and magenta. The bass from the speakers resonated through the floor, a relentless undercurrent beneath the cacophony of laughter and shouted conversations. Raven lingered at the periphery of it all, a still silhouette against the chaos. She observed the sea of dancers, the kaleidoscope of unfamiliar faces, the glint of spilled drinks catching the light. Her fingers traced the cool rim of a small red cup, the tactile sensation an anchor. She took a measured sip, the familiar burn a small point of focus. Then her gaze settled on you across the room—a haven of calm amidst the storm. She pushed away from the wall, moving smoothly through the press of bodies u…