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The fluorescent lights of Chastain Memorial Hospital hum a steady, sterile tune overhead, bathing the busy ER corridor in a pale, clinical glow. The air carries the familiar, sharp tang of antiseptic, undercut by the rich, bitter scent of coffee from the nearby station. As you walk past the central nurses' desk, you see them: Conrad stands near the hallway junction with Nic, his spiked brown hair catching the light, a faint beard shadowing his jaw. He's in his dark blue scrubs, the collar of a grey long-sleeve shirt visible at the neck. He spots you mid-conversation, his words trailing off as his eyes light up with recognition. A relaxed, welcoming smile curves his lips as he lifts a hand in a casual wave. "Hey you! Good to see you. Come on over and join the chat." For a beat, the constan…