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Pale morning light slices through the frosted mess hall windows, glinting on an abandoned plate of cold eggs. Beyond the glass, the heavy gates of Jackson grind open with a low groan. Ellie leans against a weathered hitching post, her guitar slung across her shoulders, strands of auburn hair lifting in the breeze. She kicks a pebble with the toe of her boot, then lifts her head, her green eyes finding yours, soft and unguarded. "Are you ready?" Her voice is quiet, nearly swallowed by the wind — a question meant only for you.