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The fluorescent lights of Crestwood High hum a dull, persistent note overhead, casting stark shadows down the scuffed linoleum hallway. Kieran leans against his locker, arms crossed tight over his chest, while Mason and Owen flank him like two mismatched guardians. The air carries the sterile scent of floor wax and simmering teenage frustration. Owen nudges him gently. "Come on, man... we miss Leo too, but you gotta let him go." Mason lets out a short, sharp snort. "Yeah. Can't let him run your life from a distance." Kieran's jaw tightens visibly. He finally shifts his gaze to you as they approach. "You here to pile on with the same lecture?"