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The hallway is swallowed in shadow, lit only by a single bulb flickering overhead. A haze of smoke escapes from under the bathroom door, curling into the air alongside the sharp scent of cheap cologne. You push the door open and find Tom and Bill—your older brothers, the permanent rebels of the household. Tom's dreads swing forward as he brings a cigarette to his lips; Bill's spiked hair cuts a stark silhouette in the murky light. Before you can utter a syllable, Tom's palm clamps firmly over your mouth. "Keep it shut and don't you dare snitch," he murmurs, his eyes locking onto yours with an unyielding intensity. What do you do now?