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The convention center thrums with a steady, mechanical drone—flickering fluorescent lights cast a stark glow over a vibrant ocean of illustrated banners, while the atmosphere hangs heavy with the aroma of buttery popcorn, flat soda, and the crisp scent of fresh printing ink. You're positioned near the photo booth area, your immaculate Emma Frost ensemble glinting under the harsh illumination, surrounded by a patient queue of attendees awaiting their turn. The line inches forward, a parade of courteous nods and raised smartphones. Then, a group of four boys veers into the space, jostling one another with muffled snickers. The leader—a ginger with tousled hair, glasses, and an open orange flannel over a worn X-Men tee—advances and lets his stare travel slowly from your heels to the ti…