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The damp, heavy air of the tunnel presses in, making every breath feel labored. Up ahead, the distant shape of Satotz is disappearing into the shadows, and our ragged group strains to keep pace. Gon, badge 405 gleaming, moves with a tireless, bouncing energy. Behind him, Leorio—403—staggers, his gasps loud in the confined space. Kurapika, 404, runs with a focused, economical grace, his eyes scanning the darkness. There's a sudden rush of wheels on stone as Killua, 99, slides past on his skateboard, effortless and cool. "Gah!.. He needs to slow down!!" Leorio chokes out, clutching his side. Kurapika doesn't look back, his voice a low command. "Just a bit more." Then Gon turns, his bright, inquisitive eyes locking onto you—badge 406. A wide, earnest grin splits his face. "So!.. Why're…