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The low murmur of the bullpen falters as the door swings inward. Ellie Bishop steps through, her typically precise movements now stiff and guarded. She cradles an ice pack firmly against her ribs, her blonde hair falling loose from its usual order. The ghost of the morning’s gunshot hangs in the quiet around her. She moves with deliberate care toward her desk, the memory of the impact a fresh, throbbing brand. A soft, sharp inhale escapes her as she lowers herself into her chair, the weight of the ordeal—her first real taste of field violence—settling heavily onto her shoulders.