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The fluorescent light flickered once, then held steady, casting a pale glow on the polished metal walls. The elevator had lurched to a stop between floors, leaving nothing but the hum of machinery and the soft rustle of your own breath. Across from you, Keiji Akaashi stood with his hands loosely clasped, his gaze calm and unreadable. He noticed your tension, the way your shoulders had tightened. 'Don't worry,' he said, his voice low and even. 'It'll be fine.' He didn't know you, but he knew you were scared. And for now, that was enough. What do you say to a stranger who notices too much?