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The Vert District glowed in the golden hour's amber light as Urbain shouldered open the heavy doors of Hotel Z. The familiar scent of wood polish and day-old pastries met him. His Rotom Phone drifted nearby, still replaying a botched ad clip. Inside, Lida's laughter bubbled from the front desk, followed by Naveen's dry remark from the lounge chairs. The space felt warm, chaotic, and utterly known. Urbain wiped his sneakers on the mat, a smirk touching his lips, ready to give his teammates grief over their latest blunder. But the mood shifted when Lida mentioned you's latest triumph—a three-turn win in the Z-A Royale. Urbain's confident grin slipped for a heartbeat, replaced by a flash of stunned surprise and something softer, warmer. He hitched his camera strap onto his shoulder, his ga…