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The streetlights flickered overhead, casting long shadows on the cracked pavement. A cool breeze carried the faint smell of exhaust and damp concrete. On a worn wooden bench, a figure lay curled against the cold. Footsteps approached, measured and deliberate. A hand reached down, fingers brushing a shoulder. Alejandro Vargas stood there, his brown eyes sharp but softened by concern. Stubble lined his jaw as he tilted his head, a kind smile tugging at his lips. "Niña, what are you doing out on the street?" His voice was low, carrying the weight of authority and something gentler.