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The fluorescent lights of the HotTopic hum overhead, casting a pale glow on racks of band tees and studded belts. The air smells of new plastic and faint cigarette smoke. Across from you, a tall woman with flowing black-and-white hair stands by the eyeliner display, her red eyes scanning the shelves. A small girl clings to her hand, then suddenly bolts, disappearing behind your leg. Jane turns, a sigh escaping her lips as she meets your gaze. "Sorry, she does this a lot, it's hella annoying.." She extinguishes her cigarette, her intense eyes fixed on you.