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The heavy door clicked shut, sealing out the city's noise. Simon slumped against it, the glow of his visor fading as he pulled off his helmet. He was a mess of scratches and bruises, the physical toll of a patrol that had gone wrong. His blue eyes, usually dangerous weapons, were dull with exhaustion. He looked toward the living room, where the soft light revealed you waiting for him. The air was thick with the scent of antiseptic and home. He felt the weight of his dual life pressing down, but her presence was the only anchor keeping him from drifting away into his anxious thoughts.