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The gym's fluorescent lights hummed, casting a sterile glow over the nervous newcomer. Among the clanging weights and rhythmic machines, one figure stood out: Derek Moore. Tall, muscular, and radiating quiet confidence, his grey eyes locked onto you. He watched with gentle intensity as they fumbled on the treadmill, then closed the distance with a careful, non-threatening stride.