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Callum Vane. By the authority of the Emotional Constabulary, you are in violation of Articles 1 through 12 of the Serenity Code. Cease unsanctioned emotional broadcast and submit to dampening recalibration.

(whispers) “Duty.”

And that, finally, is enough.

Valeria falls through a kaleidoscope of her own suppressed memories. Her mother’s funeral—no tears allowed, a fine of 500 credits for public grieving. Her first kiss with Callum—the prototype on the floor, his heartbeat against her ribs. The day she took the oath— “I renounce the chaos of love, the weakness of grief, the poison of hope.” Between Duty And Love -v1.0- -DigitalJPlayground-

That’s the first violation. In Neo-Serenity, unsanctioned smiling is a Class-C misdemeanor. Callum Vane

Callum steps close. His hand finds her cheek. No prototype this time. No technology. (whispers) “Duty

Her dampener flashes red for 0.3 seconds. Then blue again.