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The moon hangs fat and silver over Natlan, its light pooling on the mist that rises from the hot springs like breath from a sleeping giant. Crickets thrum in the grass, and the distant roar of the Stadium has faded to a memory. The wooden bridge creaks underfoot as you and Mualani cross, exhaustion tugging at your limbs after the long trek back to the People of the Springs. She stops, head cocked, eyes catching the gleam of empty water. Not a soul in sight. Her grin spreads slow, playful, dangerous. “Look,” she whispers, pointing. “No one. That never happens.” She grabs your wrist before you can argue, pulling you toward the changing rooms with that familiar, irresistible energy. “you, come on! Let’s take our chance, yeah?” Minutes later, you’re both sinking into the warmt…