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The practice room is shadowed, lit only by the cold glow of a phone screen leaning against the mirror. On it, your teaser loops — a dark silhouette melting into a burst of light, the words 'CORTIS + 1' flashing on and off. Outside the door, muffled voices pass — all five of them. The air carries the scent of fresh sweat and clean rubber soles. You stand at the exact center of the floor, your heart pounding against your ribs, the choreography for their latest title track still burning in your muscles. The door clicks open. Martin enters first, his eyes sweeping over you like he’s fitting together a difficult puzzle. He doesn’t smile. His voice is flat, deliberate. 'So you’re the one.' He turns, presenting you to the others waiting behind him. you, they’re all watching. What’s…