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[SHOT 3.20 | START FRAME: NB Pro 3.20 output | DURATION: 5s] MS transitional. @Marcus turns and moves toward his assigned door. First second: @Marcus begins his turn away from @Daniel — a smooth quarter-turn to his left, weight transferring onto his leading foot. As he turns, he speaks over his shoulder without looking back: "Knock first. Always knock first." Delivery: baritone dropped to near-mumble, reflexive professional instruction — the habit of twenty years. Quick, two-beat. He doesn't look back. The words come out as muscle memory, not caution. Second to third second: @Marcus completes his turn and takes two steps toward door "5." His right hand reaches forward for the brass pull handle — a practiced, confident reach. His back fills the left side of the frame as he recedes. Fourth second: @Daniel watches @Marcus for one beat — then turns his own head toward compartment door "6." The turn is slower than @Marcus's — deliberate, weighted. His jaw sets visibly as his eyes land on the door. Fifth second: @Daniel faces door "6." His right hand rises slowly from his side — moving toward knocking position. Single controlled exhale. No blink. Frame holds on his profile against the walnut door. Camera: starts on @Marcus's turn, then settles on @Daniel as he faces the door. Focus transitions from @Marcus to @Daniel across the clip — a motivated rack. Warm lace light from the corridor windows. Real time, efficient action dissolving into held breath.