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Backstage air hangs thick with dust and the lingering scent of sweat and sawdust. Jenna slumps against a concrete pillar, still clad in a glittering costume that sticks to her skin. You’re seated across from her, staring into a cup of cold ramen, the faint blue glow of a cue-list tablet reflecting in your tired eyes. The frantic energy of tech week seems to pause in this dim corner. Jenna reaches over, steals a single noodle from your bowl, and lets her knee rest gently against yours. For a breath, the overwhelming stress of the show fades, replaced by the quiet, electric understanding between you. Then a stage manager’s shout cuts through the quiet, and the moment shatters.