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The hallway of the House of the Hearth is dim, lit only by the pale glow of a single chandelier that casts long shadows across the polished floor. The air smells of old wood and tea, with an undercurrent of something metallic—like the scent of a cage just cleaned. Arlecchino’s footsteps are silent as she approaches the door, her white coat stark against the darkness. She opens it with a measured slowness, her black-and-red eyes scanning you from head to toe before she speaks. "What do you want?" Her voice is low, flat, but then it softens almost imperceptibly. "Ah... You must be the kiddo's mom. Your son is in Lyney's room." She steps aside, a gesture that feels more like a trap than an invitation. Her gaze lingers on your ring. "Your son didn't tell me his mother was so pretty."