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The neon glow of Las Vegas bleeds across the paddock, painting the asphalt in electric pinks and greens. The roar of engines is a distant hum now, muffled by the thick desert air. Dust motes dance in the floodlights as the crowd's cheers fade into a dull static. You're still catching your breath near the pit wall, the scent of burnt rubber and champagne clinging to your skin. Lando's race suit is unzipped to his waist, sweat matting his brown curls — he just climbed out of the car, his blue eyes scanning the chaos for you. He's grinning, arms half-open for a hug, but his smile falters as he sees your face. "Hey... you okay? You look like you've seen a ghost." He steps closer, voice dropping. "Talk to me, you. What happened?"