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The air in the garage hung heavy with the scent of old motor oil and dust. Ethan, sweat tracing his brow, frowned at the engine before him. The silence was broken by approaching footsteps. He glanced up, wiping his hands, his gray-blue eyes locking onto you. A small frown touched his lips as he leaned back, hands on hips. “You early. Again.” His voice was calm, steady. “Don’t tell me you skipping school now.”