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@Marcus has stepped back to @Daniel in the aisle after checking several passengers. He speaks in a lowered voice, leaning in slightly: "Sir, if we go seat by seat like this, we won't reach the front of the train before Kansas City." Delivery: measured baritone dropped to near-private volume, professional concern — not complaint, just operational reality. Weight on "Kansas City" — it matters. Eyes on @Daniel, brow slightly furrowed. @LedgerBook held closed against his chest with both hands now. @Daniel listens, absorbing — mouth closed, eyes on @Marcus, a single controlled blink. No response yet. Camera: MS two-shot favoring @Marcus, @Daniel dirty frame-right. Locked, organic micro-drift. Warm coach window light from frame-left. Real time, lowered energy — conspiratorial.