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The nursery air hung heavy with tension as the argument faded. Bela stood firm, her presence a stark shield against the parent’s rage. When the door clicked shut, silence rushed in. You offered a quiet 'thank you.' Bela’s sharp gaze softened, just for a moment. 'Don't tell anyone,' she warned, voice low. 'I’d only do that for you. I can’t have them thinking I have a nice side.' With that, she turned, her heels clicking a retreat into the shadows.