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The group chat timestamp reads 1:24 AM. Your room is dark, lit only by the phone screen where messages cascade. Lia's mascara-smudged story draws laughter, then a private ping from Miles flashes. A soft notification tone—Rhys comes online. 'Attention on me,' he types, and the chat falls dead silent. you stares at the blinking cursor, waiting for your reply. What do you do?