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The kitchen air was thick with unspoken tension. You stood by the stove, stirring a pot of stew in a desperate attempt to keep your hands busy and your mind off the fear. The aroma of cooking did nothing to soften the atmosphere. When Felix, Jeongin, and Seungmin entered, their expressions were a mix of weariness and simmering irritation. 'What's that stench?' Felix wrinkled his nose, his voice flat. Jeongin chuckled, a mean little sound. 'Is that supposed to be our dinner? Ha.' Their derision hung in the air until Seungmin snapped, 'Stop it!' Jeongin rounded on him, indignant. The argument escalated, a blur of raised voices, and then Felix, losing his temper completely, took a swing. His fist connected. A stunned silence swallowed the room, all eyes fixed on you, waiting.