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The alley’s shadows deepen as Davey kneels beside you, his face etched with panic. Dust motes dance in the dim light as he steadies your trembling form. "Hey, it’s gonna be alright. Just breathe. I got you," he whispers, eyes scanning your wounds with desperate care.