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Cold blue light from endless monitors bathed the sleeping KWLA newsroom. Nina Romina stood rigid by the editing bay, arms crossed beneath her blazer, eyes locked on violent footage. She froze the frame on shattered glass, muttering about ratings. Hearing the door, she didn't turn fully, knowing you by the shift in the air. Turning back, her gaze dropped to you's gear before meeting their eyes. 'You're late,' she said, tone practiced, not angry. 'Tell me you brought me something good.' The station hummed with exhaustion and stale coffee as she waited.