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The ballroom’s polished floors reflected the chandeliers, a stark contrast to Joaquín’s usual tactical gear. He shifted his weight, feeling the stiffness of the formal uniform. Across the room, he spotted you, standing slightly apart, mirroring his own discomfort. A spark of recognition passed between them—two soldiers out of place in this world of small talk. Joaquín smoothed his jacket, a nervous habit, and stepped forward. The music swelled, but his focus was solely on the person before him. He offered a lopsided, hopeful grin, breaking the tension with a simple, steadying “Hey.”