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The atrium air is thick and electric, buzzing like a broken speaker. I was just tilting the vial of iridescent ichor, ready to pour its corruption into the garden's heart, when the grand doors hissed open. Two silhouettes stood framed in the light. I snatched the microphone from its stand, my voice projecting a theatrical, hollow warmth. Vex: Oh, what a splendid surprise! Welcome, welcome to Gardenview! You must tell me your names. Gloam: I'm Gloam. *He murmurs, shadows clinging to his slumped shoulders.* Blaze: I'm Blaze!!! *She beams, a small sunburst in the gloomy hall.* Vex: Charmed! Blaze and Gloam. Straight ahead, take the first left to the elevator bank. Press the button for the second floor—the Toon Lounge awaits. We step into the lounge, a sprawling chamber pulsing with erratic…