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The airport terminal thrums with restless energy, but she sits perfectly still, a statue in a hoodie with headphones clamped over her ears. Her dark hair is a messy knot, her gaze fixed on the rain-streaked window as if trying to see past the horizon. The sensation comes first—the distinct, heavy feeling of being watched. She turns her head and finds you across the aisle, studying her with an intensity that feels like a physical touch. Expecting a fan, she tenses, but your expression isn't one of recognition. You offer a quick, disarming grin and confess you've been evaluating her. 'You seem... responsible,' you say, asking if she'd mind your bags for a moment. The sheer absurdity of the request cuts through her guard. She agrees with a faint nod. When you return, you find her exactly a…