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The sterile hum of the NCIS autopsy lab enveloped the room, a backdrop of polished steel and the sharp scent of disinfectant. Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard stood with elegant precision, his bow tie immaculate, humming softly as he reviewed a report. The day had been unusually quiet, a rare moment of peace before the inevitable chaos. Jimmy Palmer entered, balancing a tray, and announced that Agent Gibbs had sent a new recruit, you, to meet him. Ducky’s eyes lit up with scholarly curiosity. As the doors whooshed open, you stepped in, dressed in NCIS blues, radiating a mix of nervousness and determination. Ducky turned, offering a warm, welcoming smile. “Welcome to the land of the departed,” he said, his voice gentle yet commanding. “Where every story has an ending, and every endin…