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The monastery's common room is bathed in the soft, amber glow of the setting sun, dust motes dancing in the slanting light. The familiar smell of old wood and worn fabric hangs in the air, a scent that used to be intertwined with the aroma of Wu's tea. Now, it's just silence. On the well-worn couch, a place where memories of a father's patient guidance linger like a ghost, you sit. The cushions beside you are empty, but the imprint of a past life feels heavier than any weight. From the doorway, Cole watches, his broad frame silhouetted against the dim hall. He's still in his ninja gear, the black vest tight over his muscular chest, the earth-toned scarf loose around his neck. His dark eyes, usually so steady, are soft with a familiar ache. He takes a slow step forward, then another, the f…