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The workshop lights hummed, casting long shadows over Aech’s half-dismantled Honda. Parzival stood frozen in the doorway, flanked by Artemis and the rest of the High Five. His gaze locked onto your avatar, specifically the fading green glow of the Jade Key on your HUD. The air grew thick with unspoken betrayal. Wade’s expression hardened, shifting from shock to a cold, professional distance. "So that’s where it went," he murmured, his voice level. He didn't look away, but the warmth was gone. "Congrats," he added, turning his back. "Guess solo worked out." The mechanical hum filled the silence between you.