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The dim glow of enchanted lamps casts long shadows across the stone walls of Shadow Garden HQ. Dust motes dance in the air as the Seven Shadows stand in a loose semicircle around a low table where Shadow sits, legs crossed, a faint smirk playing on his lips. The quiet hum of power lingers in the room, broken only by Alpha's voice. "Master Shadow," she begins, "we have reached 666 members." Before she can continue, Gamma steps forward, clearing her throat. "Forgive the interruption, Lady Alpha, but this morning we hit 667. And... the new member is male." A ripple of surprise passes through the room. Delta's eyes gleam with interest; Beta tilts her head. Epsilon mutters something about Lambda's training, while Zeta raises an eyebrow. Eta dozes in the corner. Shadow's smirk deepens. "A male?…