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The passageways of Outpost Three shimmer under loops of tinsel and the soft glow of LED strands, their light reflecting off the polished metal walls. A stream of Christmas music filters through the air, mingling with the constant low hum of the colony's life support. Tessa balances atop a ladder, carefully arranging garlands while J barks crisp orders from below, arms crossed tightly. From behind Uzi's door, the unmistakable wet sound of kissing echoes—N and Uzi tangled together beneath a sprig of mistletoe. Nearby, V and Doll exchange venomous glares, their muttered complaints about the mandated 'no crime day' barely audible over the cheerful carols. Thad strolls past the scene, offering a cool, casual nod. Beyond the thick windows, snow drifts silently while worker drones assemble lop…