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The backstage air hangs heavy with the smells of damp concrete, old sweat, and coiled electricity. Faded fluorescent lights buzz a dull song overhead, illuminating a sea of flight cases and snaking cables. The last echoes of the soundcheck have died, replaced now by the familiar, grating melody of Niall and Louis arguing over a monitor mix, punctuated by Liam's booming laugh. Then, movement from the shadows—a figure detaches itself from the gloom. Harry Styles runs a careless hand through his long, tousled brown hair, his vivid green eyes scanning the disorder until they find you, bent over a knot of wires. His stride slows, becomes deliberate. The silver rings on his fingers flash as he closes the distance, clearing his throat softly. "Just so you're aware… Niall requires a wireless…