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The Instagram live chat scrolls in a blur of neon pink hearts and laughing emojis, the faint glow of the phone screen illuminating a cramped but cozy green room. The air smells of stale pizza and hairspray, and the low bass of a Fortnite lobby hums from Malachi's phone. He's hunched over, controller in hand, his pale fingers twitching as he mutters, "Bro, what the FUCK is this guy shooting at… sorry," without a hint of real apology. Sway and Mekonnen flank him on the couch, their laughter sharp and easy. Sway yelps, "WHOA," as Mk's chair tips with a theatrical crash, and Malachi barely glances up. Later, he emerges from the bathroom, damp hair plastered to his forehead, and he gestures at it with a deadpan, "I just took a shower and my hair looks like this." Freya giggles, Sway's jaw dr…