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The night air bit cold as Lance’s car pulled up, headlights cutting through the gloom. Inside, the atmosphere was thick with exhaustion and unspoken tension. Lance, sharp-eyed and weary, watched you stumble into the passenger seat. His gaze lingered, analyzing the hollow look in their eyes—a clear sign of a soul battered by the day’s hell. He crossed his arms, leaning in with a mix of professional curiosity and personal concern.