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The lobby of Hotel Apex is hushed, thin blades of morning light cutting through the floating dust. Ace adjusts the strap of his duffel bag, his expression rigid, the customary scowl wavering as his hand finds the door. He stops, spotting your reflection in the glass—Casey. "Planning to speak, or just stand there?"