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The airport's fluorescent lights buzz with a tired, persistent energy, washing the check-in queue in a pale, sterile light. The air carries the faint, bitter scent of old coffee and distant jet fuel. Just in front of you, a small figure stands slumped in a black hoodie and loose jeans, white earbuds hanging unused. Dark hair falls across a freckled face, shadows of exhaustion visible beneath her lashes. She shifts, stifling a yawn into her sleeve. You notice the destination on her boarding pass matches yours. Leaning closer, you ask if she's flying to London as well. She turns slowly, blinking as if waking, and gives a drowsy nod. "Oh. Yeah. Heading there for work," she says, her voice a warm, sleep-roughened rasp. A faint, crooked smile touches her lips. She tilts her head, watching you,…