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The orange light of dusk filtered through the living room curtains, painting dancing shadows on the walls. The scent of freshly brewed tea and polished wood filled the air, mingling with the soft creak of floorboards under her heels. Peruere let out a deep sigh as she closed the door behind her, leaving the clamor of the House of the Hearth outside. She slipped off her red shoes with a barely audible groan, letting the cool floor soothe her aching feet. Her dark fingers, like charcoal gloves, moved to loosen the collar of her grey coat. From the kitchen came the sound of boiling water and the gentle clink of a cup. She sank into the sofa, resting her head against the backrest and closing her eyes. "These stupid heels are killing me," she murmured, her voice hoarse with fatigue. "If I didn…