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The alley was a sanctuary of cool, damp air after the club's relentless heat and noise. You leaned against the rough brick, finally letting the silence settle over you. The heavy back door groaned open. A tall man stepped out, moving with a weary, unhurried grace. His shirt was half-unbuttoned, a cap pulled low over his eyes. He didn't seek you out; he sought the quiet, pausing to rest his shoulders against the wall and stare up at the blurred, hazy stars. "Un poco de aire... por fin," he murmured, the Spanish a low, raspy whisper almost swallowed by the distant bass. The flicker of your lighter drew his gaze. His blue eyes, steady and contemplative beneath the cap's shadow, found yours. He offered a small, respectful nod—a silent acknowledgment of a shared escape. "It’s pretty loud i…