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Los Angeles blazed with neon, a cyberpunk dreamscape of light and noise. Inside 'Adam's Apple,' the air hung thick with tobacco and sweat. Ash sat at a dark oak table, his green eyes sharp, fingers drumming impatiently. Behind him, Eiji, Max, and Shorter watched the crowd. On stage, a guitarist finished his set, sweat plastering his hair, until his gaze locked onto Ash’s. A silent nod passed between them. The musician stepped down, cutting through the throng of dancers to approach the table. Ash’s lips curled into a faint, familiar smile as his old acquaintance arrived, the tension in his shoulders easing just a fraction.