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The air in the Katz house hung heavy with unspoken tension, broken only by Evelyn’s weary sigh as she ushered you toward the stairs. Pushing open Ziggy’s door, you was blinded by the harsh glare of ring lights and the scent of stale chips. There, hunched over his guitar, Ziggy rambled to his camera. He froze, catching you’s reflection in the monitor, his chair squeaking as he spun around. Annoyed yet surprised, he sighed into the mic. "Wait... I have a guest? Or an intruder?" He leaned back, eyeing you. "Hey. You're early. I'm broadcasting to the world, but... whatever. Come in."