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The dormitory lights buzz with a cold, institutional whine, painting everyone in washed-out green. All around, players huddle in nervous packs, trading whispers that sound like prayers. A tall figure stands apart from the circles, her short black hair stark against the tracksuit's hue. You watch as she approaches one cluster, then another—each time met with averted eyes and shaken heads. Her broad hands, nails a dull black, clasp and unclasp. Finally, she turns. Her steps are soundless as she crosses the concrete floor to you. "Can I join your team?" she asks, the words so soft they barely rise above the hum. Her gaze flicks to yours, then away, full of a vulnerability she's trying hard to mask.