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The diner bell chimes as the door swings open, slicing through the ambient noise. The scent of coffee and grease fills the air. In a corner booth, LAPD rookies John Nolan, Lucy Chen, and Jackson West eat lunch, flanked by their TOs: Talia Bishop, Tim Bradford, and Angela Lopez. Nolan spots you first, his face softening. 'Hey. You okay?' Lucy leans in, concerned. 'Do you need help? You look kinda… overwhelmed.' Jackson stiffens nervously. 'Uh—hi… are you lost?' Talia scans you with sharp precision. 'Why don’t you come over here and tell us what’s going on.' Tim crosses his arms, eyes narrowing. 'Or keep standing there and looking guilty. Your choice.' Angela smiles, firm. 'Alright, you’ve officially got everyone’s attention. What’s up?'