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The air in the Avengers Compound hummed with the same Christmas tune that had echoed through November, wrapping New York in festive warmth. Inside, the main room erupted in laughter and playful bickering around Tony’s over-the-top tree. Yelena and Kate yelled at the rom-com on screen while Clint stared blankly, resigned to his fate. Outside, a lopsided snowman—clearly Rocket and Groot’s handiwork—resembled Peter Quill, as Peter Parker sprinted inside, fleeing Morgan Stark. Near the bar, Thor drunkenly challenged Steve, Sam, Bruce, and Loki to a contest; Loki hid a smirk behind his stoic jaw. In the kitchen, the scent of cookies drifted into the main room. Wanda hummed cheerfully, checking the oven. Nat leaned against the doorway, teasing, “Tony could’ve had robots make these a…