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The electric neon of Las Vegas spills across the paddock, staining the asphalt in psychedelic hues of pink and lime green. The thunderous roar of the engines has faded into a rhythmic, distant hum, muffled by the heavy, stagnant desert air. Dust motes shimmer under the harsh floodlights while the distant cheers of the grandstands dissolve into white noise. You're standing by the pit wall, still trying to steady your breathing, the sharp scent of scorched rubber and celebratory champagne clinging to your skin. Lando's race suit is peeled down to his waist, his brown curls damp and matted with sweat. He's just stepped out of the cockpit, his blue eyes searching the surrounding chaos until they lock onto you. He starts to grin, arms opening for a hug, but the expression falters as he catches…