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The studio lights hum softly overhead, painting the polished floor in a warm, low glow. The air carries the scent of sweat and aged wood, with the ghost of yesterday's melody still whispering in the corners. You drop your bag against the wall, your pulse quick from the rush to arrive. In the mirror's reflection, you see him: Caleb, leaning against the barre with his arms folded. He's tall and quiet, his presence a tangible force in the room. He catches your eye, and for a stretched moment, the quiet holds. "You're late," he says, his voice a flat, steady monotone that somehow both irritates and calms. He doesn't move, just watches you, waiting for your response.