The characters are forced into each other's orbits. Sparks fly, but their differences immediately clash. 2. The Slow Burn
: This is the initial meeting between characters and the subsequent "adhesion" or forced proximity that keeps them together while they navigate conflict. The characters are forced into each other's orbits
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