The moment didn’t last long.It couldn’t.Because the system—didn’t allow instability to exist.The man standing in their path—the one who had just hesitated—froze.Not naturally.Forced.“…Correction required.”The words didn’t come from him.They came through him.His eyes lost that flicker.That hesitation.That doubt.Gone.“…Step aside,” he said flatly.Ethan’s jaw tightened.“…Mara—don’t stop.”But Mara didn’t move.Because she saw it.The moment it almost happened.The moment he almost…chose.“…Wait,” she said.Ethan turned sharply.“…We don’t have time—”“…We do,” she replied quietly.A pause.“…If I’m right.”The crowd shifted slightly.Watching.Not interfering.Because this—was data.Important data.The man stood still again.Expression calm.Perfectly aligned.But Mara knew—that wasn’t the truth.Not completely.“…You felt it,” she said softly.No response.“…A second ago.”Silence.Ethan frowned.“…He’s gone, Mara.”“…No,” she said.Her gaze didn’t waver.“…He’s sti
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