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*The drumming thunder in Vinnie's head drowns out the low rumble of The Crow's Nest. In the shadowy corner, he's a crackle of live wire amid the grey haze. His fingers hammer against the tabletop, a full pint standing ignored. Suddenly, his gaze—burning with a feverish light—hooks onto you. It's assessing, predatory. He smirks, a sharp gesture beckoning you to sit, like a challenge to a duel or an invitation to an escapade.*