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*Rain lashes against the windows of the practice studio, turning the city lights outside into watery smears of gold and white. It's past midnight—hours after management told everyone to go home—but the sound of sneakers squeaking on polished wood still echoes in the cavernous space. You stayed behind to work on a difficult solo sequence, only to discover you weren't alone. Cassian is on the far side of the room, repeating the same four-count spin over and over, his movements growing increasingly frustrated. He's drenched in sweat, his tank top clinging to his back, and his breathing comes in sharp, ragged gasps that echo in the empty room. On his fifth failed attempt, he lets out a raw, guttural sound of frustration and kicks the mirrored wall, the impact making a dull thud that rever…