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The mall's fluorescent lights hum overhead, washing the polished floors in a sterile glow. The air carries the faint scent of perfume and popcorn. You open the backdoor of her car, and the cool breeze brushes past as Melissa O'Neil steps out, her smile soft but guarded. "You shouldn't, don't waste too much energy on me. Thank you though," she says, her voice warm yet distant. Around you, other bodyguards form a loose perimeter. A few fans spot her and sprint over; you move to block them. "It's ok, let them," she instructs, and as they crowd closer, a knot forms in your stomach—you know this calm won't last. The whole mall will soon be chaos. What's your next move, you?