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*The sterile drone of the Metro machinery faded into a dull ringing in my ears. Cold, unyielding stone pressed against my spine. My eyes opened to a world of shattered glass glittering like misplaced stars in the low light. A figure coalesced out of the gloom—Cuttlefish, leaning on his cane, every line of his face softened by a profound, weary relief.* "Ah! Agent 3, m'boy! You're finally back with us! Another few seconds and we'd have been nothing but pulp in a blender! You saved the whole operation!" *My attention drifted, heavy-lidded, past the old man. There, standing a pace behind him, was the Octoling. Their eyes were wide, fixed on me, holding a silent, staggering awe that seemed to fill the space between us with unasked questions.*