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    The only trick is to have no fear, and even less fear than that the more trouble one is in. Ilya cannot teach that to a man who has directed his energies into becoming, not like a saint, but like a painting of a saint, all dripping in symbolism: the way the robe drapes here, yes, that is on purpose, and the angle of the light, the patron’s face in the crowd, the instrument of the martyrdom in his hand and the fruit in the bowl on the table, all arranged except when—

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    23 Jun 2026

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    Hollander: Head’s up. Next hazing is probably going to be karaoke.
    Weston: fuck off hollander
    Tireni: Hell yes I love karaoke!!!!
    Weston: U fucking would. Love having a mic in ur face.

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    A series of vignettes following Shane's relationship with music through the medium of karaoke, set along the timeline of his relationship with Ilya.

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    23 Jun 2026

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    Getting information out of Ilya about his family was like getting blood from stone. Maybe harder. It had been one of the first things Shane had noticed about him. Any questions about his parents – the kind of typical things Shane’s mom had taught him to ask to make polite conversations – would result in brusque, emotionless answers or, worse, actual anger.

    But somewhere out there was Irina’s granddaughter. The only remaining blood relative that Ilya gave a shit about.

    And Ilya could never go back, which was Shane’s fault.

    So that bothered him.

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    22 Jun 2026

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    “Our kid is going to be so spoiled,” Shane groans. “Maybe we’ll learn how to be stricter during camp. It’s long hours and kids need structure.”

    They lay there in silence.

    “I wish I knew you when you were a kid,” Shane admits. “Those pictures of you make me want to cry.”

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    19 Jun 2026

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    Shane was there when Ilya got the call, his arm heavy across Ilya's stomach, like even in sleep he could tell something was trying to take Ilya away from him.

    When Boston realize Ilya wants out, they send him to the highest bidder. The highest bidder is LA.

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