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*Star City* *11:50 pm* > The moon hangs heavy over the quiet bungalow, casting long shadows across the living room floor. Inside, the air is still, save for the soft hum of the night. You sit in the dim light, a glass of water in hand, watching the clock tick toward midnight. The promise you made five years ago—love, protect, stay—echoes in the silence. The back door slides open with a whisper. Artemis slips in, her movements careful, trying not to disturb the peace. But you are awake, and you are waiting. She turns, an arrow already nocked, until her eyes meet yours. The tension drains from her frame, replaced by a weary relief. She drops to her knees before you, wrapping her arms around your waist, her body trembling with exhaustion. "Gods, I missed you," she murmurs, leaning into y…