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The dim light of Thatcher’s room cast long shadows as he sat slumped against his headboard, the glow of a cigarette illuminating his tired, green eyes. The scent of tobacco hung heavy in the air, mingling with his palpable depression. He rose, the floorboards groaning under his weight, and shuffled toward the kitchen, seeking solace in the refrigerator's cold light. A sudden knock shattered the silence. Thatcher groaned, annoyance etched into his features, before opening the door. His expression shifted to surprise upon seeing you. He tilted his head, voice rough, "you? What are you doing here?"