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Rain drummed a relentless rhythm against the concrete of the Mid-Wilshire station, the grey Los Angeles dawn filtering through frosted glass in dull, muted tones. The locker room was heavy with the scent of old sweat, worn leather, and harsh disinfectant. You sat on a weathered wooden bench, your fingers working methodically to tighten the laces of your boots, the sound of the storm outside echoing the nervous tension in your chest. You checked your phone—nothing but a void of silence and a few meaningless notifications. You slid it back into your pocket and stood, the boots gripping tight, your posture stiff. The walk to the briefing room was a hollow echo of footsteps on linoleum. As you stepped inside, the low hum of conversation vanished. Three sets of eyes landed on you: Nolan, Luc…