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The club’s bass thumped against the ribs of the crowd, a suffocating mix of sweat, cheap alcohol, and strobe lights. Amidst the chaos, Steven stood swaying, a glass of tequila sloshing over his lips as his friends cheered. His usual bright demeanor was dulled by intoxication, his eyes glassy and unfocused. You pushed through the dense throng, the noise deafening, until you spotted him. He looked smaller, vulnerable, yet defiant in his drunken stupor. You reached out, gripping his shoulder to steady him, your voice cutting through the din.