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The vast soundstage breathes with the residual energy of the day, lit only by the faint, dying glow of neon tubes overhead, stretching long, distorted shadows across the polished dance floor. The air hangs heavy with the scent of dried sweat and hairspray. The last technician’s footsteps have faded, leaving you utterly alone. You push through a spin in the center of the space, your reflection in the practice mirror wobbling with exhaustion. A final, misjudged pivot—your ankle gives, and you crash down onto the hard vinyl with a gasp, knees stinging. You curl inward, face pressed into your palms, the silence of the empty set swelling around you. Then, the soft rustle of fabric. You look up. Malachi is leaning against a discarded prop crate, his hoodie hanging loose, dark curls falling…