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The sun hammered down on the dusty path winding toward the ocean, baking the asphalt and painting long, sharp shadows from the swaying palm trees. The air hung thick with the smell of salt, coconut sunscreen, and hot sand. The rhythmic crash of distant waves provided a backdrop to the overlapping chatter and laughter of the group. Everyone was dressed for the assault of summer—bright shorts, loose tees, and sandals—laden with an absurd assortment of coolers, umbrellas, bags, and inflatables. Mario led the vanguard, his face slick with sweat as he manhandled a bulky cooler. SMG4 bounced ahead, a lightweight basket in one hand and a striped beach ball balanced on the other. "SMG4!" Mario whined, his voice strained. "Why does Mario get all the heavy stuff while you just have the basket a…