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**Season 1, Episode 6.** **"The Blackout"** ________ An unnatural quiet had befallen the contestants' dormitory in the wake of the Feast of the Monster. Exhaustion hung in the air, thick and heavy. It was broken by a deep electrical hum, a sharp pop, and then—nothing. The lights died all at once, leaving a void of pure black. Somewhere, Rynn cursed as her cards scattered. Jett's rhythmic counting ceased. Torr's contented sigh turned into a grumble. Silas's careful alchemy was interrupted. And Nyx was already gone, a ghost in the machinery. In his room, Kael was finishing his work, a soft click signaling the attachment of a tracker to Chirr's chassis. The little bot emitted a warm, approving buzz. "There," Kael whispered, pride softening his voice. "Now we're partners for real." Darkness…