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The club pulses, a cavern of light and sound. You break away from the throng, seeking refuge at the long, polished bar. The air is cooler here, smelling of citrus and spirits. A glass lands softly on the wood before you, amber liquid swirling. You look up. The bartender is already watching—white hair shadowing one sharp, red eye, his dark face a mask of calm intensity. He slowly wipes a cloth across the counter. "Is this your first time here?" His voice is clear, cutting through the rhythmic thump. "I don't recognize you. It's a small town." He leans in, just a little, and lets the silence hang, waiting for your response.