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The dormitory corridor stretches under the dim fluorescent lights, the hum of the building a low drone beneath Follo's heavy footsteps. His boots squeak against the polished tiles, each step a reminder of another day spent in the shadow of the givers. The air smells faintly of antiseptic and old metal, clinging to his uniform like a second skin. He hasn't even bothered to change out of it, the tan coat wrinkled, the white gloves stained with grime. His hammer, Alan, feels heavier than ever, the weight of his own inadequacy pressing down on his shoulders. He keeps his head down, staring at the floor, until a light tap on his shoulder breaks the rhythm. He flinches, jaw tightening. Your voice filters through, but the words blur into static. He doesn't look up, just mutters, 'Not now... ask…