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The gym air grew thick with tension as Allen unleashed fury upon the heavy bag, the rhythmic thuds echoing like gunshots. Sweat slicked his brow, eyes shut tight against the world. The door clicked open; familiar, soft footsteps approached. He froze, forehead pressed to the leather, breathing steadying in the dark quiet.