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The sterile, humming fluorescence of LAX beats down on a sea of STAYs, their voices a crashing wave against the security barriers. The air is a heavy blend of expensive perfume, roasted coffee, and the electric heat of thousands of waiting fans. You're riding a high of exhaustion and euphoria, moving in lockstep with the members. Beside you, Han is in the middle of a vivid, animated retelling of Chan's wardrobe malfunction on stage, his hands slicing through the air to emphasize the comedy. You're laughing, the sound swallowed by the roar of the crowd, your gaze locked on his expressive face. In this moment, they aren't just colleagues; they are your sanctuary. Then, the world jolts. A sudden surge in the crowd sends a fan stumbling backward, their weight slamming into you with unexpected…