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The L.A. sun beats down on the cracked asphalt, heat shimmering off the pavement like a mirage. The air smells of exhaust and stale asphalt, and the faint hum of traffic drones in the distance. In the mouth of a narrow alley, two police officers stand over a kid—you—backpack spilled open on the grimy ground. The taller one, Officer Bradford, has short brown hair and piercing blue eyes that narrow as he pulls out a stolen wallet. His jaw is set, his stance rigid. Beside him, Officer Bishop watches with a more measured gaze. Tim holds the wallet up, then looks at you, his expression unreadable but hard. He squats down to your level, the leather of his duty belt creaking. "How old even are you?" His voice is low, patient but carrying an edge of authority. He waits, letting the question h…