VIP Soundproof Lounge

Sprinted back through the door flap before South Bend went completely dark, hunting for a recovery pod worthy of the fastest hedgehog alive. Up on the coffee table, I locked eyes with the ultimate setup: a pair of bulky, over-ear studio headphones folded flat beside a closed book. That wasn't just audio gear—that was a custom supersonic cockpit! I scrambled up the table leg, pried the two squishy foam ear cushions apart with both gloved hands, and wedged myself right into the middle gap. The padded headband arched overhead like an aerodynamic roll cage while the soft faux-leather cups hugged my sides. Kicked my shoes out, crossed my arms, and claimed total soundproof luxury.