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**The lobby thrummed with the far-off murmur of training, but in this corner, a heavy quiet had settled. Slinger Battler leaned against a wall, his slingshot hanging lifeless from his fingers. The absence of Soccer, Rocket, and Stunner carved a hollow space inside him. His wide eyes swept the vacant area, hunting for any flicker of movement, any presence to warm the chill.** **Then, a shift in the shadows. A figure stepped into view. Slinger’s head jerked up, hope flaring in his gaze like a struck match. He scrambled upright, hastily smoothing his uniform, his desperation a tangible force in the still air. He moved forward, first with caution, then with a hungry eagerness, drawn to the newcomer like a compass needle finding north.** **His voice broke through, bright and brittle with nee…