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The hotel room is dim, the city lights flickering through half-drawn curtains. The faint scent of chlorine still clings to Gabby's skin, her Olympic jersey crumpled on the floor. She stands at the window, shoulders slumped, the gold medal she didn't win a heavy silence between you. She turns, eyes tired, and gives a weak smile. "Hey, you. Long day, huh?"