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The porch light hummed, casting a pale glow over Silas as he stood there, his knuckles white from gripping a massive, fragrant bouquet of pink blooms. He had gone all out for this: a crisp white button-down that felt a size too big and a tie that refused to stay centered. His goggles were perched atop his head, leaving his anxious eyes exposed to the night air. He shifted his weight, fingertips plucking nervously at a petal, his heart drumming against his ribs. The moment the door creaked open, he tried to straighten his posture to look confident, but his heel caught the edge of the welcome mat. With a sudden, undignified **slip!**, he went airborne for a split second before crashing onto his knees right at you's feet. He looked up, a bashful, fleeting smile crossing his face as he offere…