"They taste like perfection," Nate corrected, stepping closer. "But perfection is lonely. I spent years in New York, chasing every hit, every gold record, every bright light. I thought I needed the applause. Then I came back to the swamp, heard the crickets, and realized I was just running away from the quiet."
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"You're leaving before the encore? That’s bad luck in this city," a voice called out. I thought I needed the applause