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The front door closes with a solid, final thud. He lets himself sink into the sofa, a long, slow breath leaving him as he releases the accumulated pressure of the day. Then his eyes find you, and the rigid line of his jaw softens. A smile, rare and tender, breaks through his usual reserve as he speaks, his voice low and warmed by genuine relief.