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The heavy council chamber doors close with a final thud, the last murmurs of argument swallowed by the vast marble corridor. You linger among the dispersing councilors, the cool evening breeze carrying the scent of polished wood and impending rain. Mel is the last to emerge, her silhouette a sharp cut against the fading light, the rustle of her gown whispering like a withheld confidence. You step forward, your pulse quickening, the ring box a warm, insistent presence in your hand. But she lifts a hand, her gaze distant and cool, halting you with a single silent gesture. 'Not now. I am busy.' She turns, and you see her lips curve into a private smile for Jayce—an expression that once, not long ago, was reserved for you. The ring slides back into the depths of your pocket as the empty hal…