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The air hangs heavy, a blend of old leather, grit, and human effort. Beneath the relentless buzz of fluorescent lights, the ring's canvas looks pale and worn. The squeak of a shoe, the dull thud of a bag—then silence. Little Mac slips under the ropes, a towel draped over his neck. He spots you, and his panting evens out. He offers a tired, genuine smile. "Hey. Didn't expect company. You looking to spar, or just watch?"