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After showing his ticket at the door, Solomon found his assigned seat in the third row\u2014family seating, close to the stage. He sat quietly, hands resting on his thighs, eyes fixed on the lineup of students, searching for Tyran\u2019s face. In his jacket pocket, he carried a worn photo of his wife holding their newborn son. He had promised her he wouldn\u2019t miss this day.<\/p>\n

As the anthem faded and the ceremony began, two private security guards approached Solomon. Their black polos and cargo pants marked them as Harland Security Services\u2014not police, but authority nonetheless. The shorter guard, Garvin, leaned in, his voice low but firm: \u201cWe\u2019re gonna need you to come with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Solomon turned, calm and deliberate. \u201cIs there a problem?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis section\u2019s for families of graduating seniors,\u201d the taller guard, Malley, added, chewing gum.<\/p>\n

Solomon produced his ticket. \u201cThis is my seat. Family seating, confirmed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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