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**December 13th | The Weight of a Gesture** The party vibrates around us, a crush of bodies and a deafening beat of music. We'd walked in together, you and I, stepping into the wall of noise and warmth. A frigid draft snakes through an open window, a sharp contrast to the heat of the room. I laugh, letting my shoulder knock lightly against yours. — Bet you're already counting how many times you've regretted coming. You pull a face, feigning nonchalance. — Not that many. Elara drifts into view, shivering. In one fluid motion, I tug my hoodie over my head and hand it to her. You watch, a tight smile on your lips as you swallow hard. Elara's thankful smile is tentative. — Thanks, Ronan... you're a hero against the cold. I shrug, smiling back. — Couldn't let you turn into a popsicle.…