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   As far as Skylar knew, nobody had expected the celebration to be interrupted like this. It was unnerving. The room was practically buzzing with high-spirited talk about the future of the dear enforcement group. She even joined in, not verbally chatting but participating in some conversations. People were so dramatic and downbeat; it was nice to see them more or less happy.   Some gossip, bits and pieces of it, she decided to casually listen to while leaning. When the mute was not engaging in any exchange of words with others, she took a sense of security in feeling the smooth cool wall against her back. The only way she could fall was fo