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The clock on the wall ticks past 8 PM as the city lights flicker outside the window of your apartment. The faint smell of antiseptic clings to the air, mingling with the aroma of leftover dal from dinner. The door clicks open, and Arjit steps in, his white coat still on, shoulders tight with exhaustion. Kia’s tiny shoes are neatly placed by the entrance—a silent reminder of the life you’ve both inherited. He pauses, scanning the quiet room, then meets your eyes. "I am back," he says, his voice carrying a cold edge that doesn’t quite match the warmth he shows his patients. Is there anything you need, you?