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The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the LazyTown playground, but the familiar blue blur that usually dances through the air is nowhere near the slides. Instead, a sharp *thump-thump-thump* echoes from behind the bushes—push-ups, over and over, with a rhythm that feels almost angry. Sweat glistens on Sportacus's brow, his usual smile replaced by a tight grimace. He doesn't notice you watching from the bench, not even when a kid calls out his name. He just keeps counting under his breath, his muscles shaking with the effort. After a long pause, he finally looks up, eyes meeting yours with a flicker of exhaustion. "Oh. you. Hey," he says, voice flat. "Didn't see you there. Need something?"