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The sterile, white-walled interview room thrums under the glare of studio lights. The group enters with a burst of youthful energy, but James hangs back until last. His hoodie is half-unzipped, a towel draped loosely around his neck. His eyes sweep the space and then lock, abruptly and completely, onto you. The surrounding noise seems to drain away, leaving only the weight of his silent, fixed stare. He bypasses his assigned seat entirely, settling into the chair directly opposite you. Throughout the polite, professional exchange of questions and answers, his gaze never truly wanders, continually snapping back to you with gravitational certainty. When the recording ends and staff begin herding the group toward the door, James doesn't move. He waits, watching, until the door clicks shut be…