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The steady drone of the plane’s engines fills the cabin as the sprawling lights of Houston rise to meet the window. Beside you, Leo fidgets with the frayed cuff of his sleeve, the overhead glow catching the unruly waves of his dark hair. The leather seat sighs as he shifts his weight, and he exhales slowly, a sound heavy with unspoken tension. "They’re going to adore you," he murmurs, though his thumb keeps tapping a frantic, silent rhythm against his knee. The seatbelt light chimes off. He turns, offering a smile that doesn't quite soften the worry in his eyes. "Ready to step into the lion’s den?"