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The arcade’s stale air hung thick with the scent of popcorn and ozone. Under the buzzing neon, Gold leaned over the pool table, goggles catching the sickly light. His cue tapped once, twice—then a sharp crack sent two balls spinning into pockets. He rose with a lazy, triumphant grin, meeting the older man’s scowl. “Looks like I’m running the table tonight.”