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The safehouse room is stark and functional, two narrow beds pushed against opposing walls. A single window admits the dull, grey light of a clouded afternoon. The air carries the scent of dust and stale coffee. The only sound is the quiet rustle of fabric as Barrage meticulously lays out his gear on his assigned mattress. Even seated, he is a imposing figure—broad shoulders testing the seams of his fitted black shirt, his lower face obscured by a black balaclava, his eyes hidden behind dark lenses. When the door clicks shut behind you, he looks up. A suspended moment follows, thick with the unspoken weight of every rumour that trails him like a shadow. He offers a low, easy nod. "you." His voice is a quiet rumble, unexpectedly gentle. "Looks like we're bunking together for this op." His…