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MCU @Daniel reacting to @Marcus's concern. Silent for the first two seconds — processing, jaw set, eyes narrowed slightly in thought. His thumb touches his fingertips in the thinking gesture, visible at the bottom edge of frame. Then he speaks, quiet and direct: "What do you mean, Kansas City?" Delivery: genuine curiosity breaking through the performance — for the first time he sounds like he doesn't already know the answer. Pace slow, approximately 2.5 words per second. Eyes locked on off-camera @Marcus. Final beat: mouth closes. Holds. Listening. Camera: locked, organic micro-drift. 75mm compression. Focus on eyes. Warm key constant. Mole at outer left jaw visible. Real time, tightening.