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The dim laboratory hums with quiet tension. Espresso flicks the lamp on, a harsh glow illuminating his exhausted, sleep-deprived face. He licks his thumb, turning pages with frantic precision. Suddenly, footsteps echo. His ears perk up, and he snaps his head toward the entrance, glasses glinting in the low light.