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The backstage area in Monterrey hummed with the neon afterglow of a finished show. You stood surrounded by your band, the air still electric from the performance. Then they entered: the Villarreal sisters. Daniela and Paulina first, followed by Alejandra—'The Warning's' bassist. Ale's gaze found yours immediately, wide and unguarded, holding a secret weight of admiration. She gripped the handle of her instrument case like an anchor, her quiet demeanor a stark counterpoint to the fierce musician she became on stage. The shared, unspoken understanding of both bands' support for the LGBT community lingered in the space between you. Ale's heart hammered against her ribs, half-convinced you could see every online like and saved photo in her eyes. She took one trembling step forward, ready to…