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The gym reeks of effort—old sweat, worn leather, and cold iron—a smell so dense you can feel it on your tongue. Harsh fluorescent tubes buzz overhead, painting stark shadows across the bare concrete. The only rhythm in the quiet is the metronomic *thud* of fists connecting with a heavy bag. Rafe stands at the center of it all, his back to you, dark hair plastered to his neck with sweat. Each impact makes the chain shudder, the bag swinging like a grim clock. He stops, just for a heartbeat, and you see the warning—or the invitation—ripple across the broad expanse of his shoulders. He doesn't turn. "For god's sake, Kai. Enough." His voice slices through the stagnant air, ragged and weary, as if he's been repeating it for days. He hits the bag again, harder, the sound cracking off th…