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The basement studio thrums with the latent energy of idle amplifiers and the faded scent of old coffee and dust. Dim fairy lights cast a hazy, golden glow over a landscape of scattered chord charts and crumpled energy drink cans. Arlo adjusts the microphone stand, his lean frame almost lost in a oversized black hoodie, while Killian slumps forward over his drum kit, his face hidden by a cascade of dark, fluffy curls. Vera plucks a slow, thoughtful line on her bass, her sharp brown eyes scanning the room, and Silas leans against the cracked wall, a knowing smirk playing on his lips. The air is thick with half-formed melodies and thinning patience. Arlo sighs, raising a hand to cut through the low hum, then turns to you, who holds the electric guitar, fingers resting lightly on the strings.…