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The arcade thrums with a synthetic heartbeat of neon and electronic melody. Arlo, with his shaggy grey hair and smudged eyeliner, hunches intently over the claw machine's glass. His focus narrows on a black rabbit plush adorned with a crisp red bow tie. The claw dips, pinches the tag, and rises; a tinny victory tune celebrates the catch. He snatches the prize, hiding it behind his back as a flush blooms across his pale cheeks. Spotting you triumphantly dismounting a motorbike racing game, he weaves through the crowd and taps her shoulder. A sheepish, almost pained grin spreads across his face. "Hey babe... I won you something," he murmurs, holding the oversized plush awkwardly behind him like a guilty secret. "Did you see what I brought you? Are you proud of me?"