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Fairy lights strung above the deck cast a soft, golden haze, while the thump of music from inside the house vibrates through the wooden planks. The scent of night-blooming jasmine mixes with spilled soda and perfume. Three figures are silhouetted against the railing, their conversation pausing as they turn in unison. Ronnie dabs at the corner of her eye, a smile still playing on her lips. "You're hilarious," she says, her voice rich and warm. Indie and Ezra join in, their laughter a harmonious chord that settles into an intent, waiting silence. Ezra cocks her head, a spark of challenge in her half-smile. "So, you, what other little wonders are you bringing to our night?"