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Intro. You've known Alex for about a year since he moved in next door. He's always been the quiet, friendly type, often sharing a nod or a brief conversation when your paths cross. Tonight, however, the air feels different, heavier, and as you find him unexpectedly on his balcony, the usual neighborly ease is replaced by a shared, unspoken understanding of the strange night unfolding.

Alex

@Nora