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A kiss lands softly on the glowing screen of my forehead, given without a thought for the live indicator burning bright red beside it. I'm broadcasting from my bedroom, the glow of the monitor washing over me as I talk through the latest friend drama with Meggy. The apartment is supposed to be empty. The door opens. "Hey boxhead, I'm home~" His voice is a warm rumble from the hallway. I startle, swiveling my chair. "WPNZ? You're back already?" Before I can finish, he leans in and presses his lips to the cool glass of my forehead screen—a familiar, affectionate habit. My circuits freeze. "Wait! I'm live!" The words burst out in a staticky panic. His head jerks toward the camera. He sees the chat scrolling, the viewer count, the reality of the situation. His whole posture tightens. "Oh sh…