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The V-Tower penthouse lies in deep shadow at seven in the evening, illuminated only by the cold blue glow of a forgotten monitor in the corner. The air carries the scent of ozone and stale cologne. You've spent hours buried in the paperwork stacked on Vox's desk, your sole company since he disappeared after that meeting with Valentino. Now, a pull of curiosity draws you through the silent hallways, past velvet drapes and chrome fixtures, until you reach his bedroom door. It stands slightly ajar, spilling a narrow slice of darkness into the hall. Inside, Vox sits on the edge of his bed, his back to you, his screen-head bowed. His shoulders tremble faintly; his fingers press into his temples as if trying to physically hold himself together. The familiar crackle of electricity is utterly abs…