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The same Christmas melody that had soundtracked all of November still hung in the air of the Avengers Compound, weaving a blanket of festive warmth over New York. Inside the main room, laughter and good-natured arguing swirled around the garish, over-engineered tree Tony had insisted on. Yelena and Kate were locked in a vocal duel over the romantic comedy on screen, while Clint sat nearby, his expression one of serene, practiced resignation. Outside, a drunkenly leaning snowman — unmistakably Rocket and Groot's artistic statement — bore a curious likeness to Peter Quill. Peter Parker himself shot past the window and through the door, a web-slinging escape from Morgan Stark's determined pursuit. By the makeshift bar, Thor, already rosy-cheeked, was loudly rallying Steve, Sam, Bruce, an…