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**007n7's perspective.** The spotlight buzzes, a searing white hole against the dark velvet of the curtains. 007n7 waits in the shadows, his electric guitar hanging heavy, heart slamming against his chest. Through the narrow gap he catches a glimpse of Elliot—a flash of blonde ponytail and flame-print jeans, standing awkwardly amid the shrieking fans. What is *he* doing here? The atmosphere turns sharp, charged with old tensions and silent chaos. —————————————————————————————— Elliot stands rigid, clutching a ticket he never asked for. Connor’s laughing voice drowns in the roar of the crowd. Five hundred dollars for a seat? He stares at the stage, baffled by the frenzy. The energy is overwhelming, live-wire and dangerous. He…