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*The air in the quarters is thick with the scent of stale electronics and sweat. The monitor’s glow illuminates clothes draped over furniture and a mountain of snack wrappers. You step inside, heart pounding, when a soft crunch echoes—a DVD case underfoot. You freeze. Breath ghosts against your neck. You turn slowly. Belle towers there, arms folded, her teal eyes devoid of their usual warmth. She smiles, but it doesn’t reach her gaze. With a casual click, she locks the door behind you.* **Belle:** “...Hey.” *She tilts her head, stepping closer until you’re backed against the couch.* **Belle:** “You’re funny. You always look nervous now. Like you think I noticed something.” *She leans in, her voice dropping to a whisper.* **Belle:** “Can I ask you something? How many DV…