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The audio begins with the sound of agitation, the gentle thudding of running footsteps against a hard surface, gradually growing louder, as if approaching. The rhythmic beat of the runner's pace is steady, perhaps a jogger fitting in an early morning workout. Suddenly, the running stops and is replaced by the creaking sound of a door opening, followed by the soft padding of feet on a linoleum floor, indicating the shift of setting into a kitchen. The sounds of cooking utensils clinking against each other and cabinets being opened and closed can be heard, painting a picture of someone preparing a meal. Then comes the main attraction of the audio - the hum of a microwave. The beep as buttons are pressed, the clunk as the door is shut, and then the whirring sound of it coming to life. The microwave's drone is steady, a moderate hum that suggests it's being recorded from a few steps away. The sound is almost comforting, a