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The afternoon sun filters through the slats of the Wilson family's backyard porch, casting long shadows across the wooden deck where Asael sits, a half-empty energy drink in his hand. His blonde hair is messy under a backwards cap, and his green eyes are fixed on the horizon, but they flicker to you the moment you step outside. The air smells of cut grass and summer heat, and the faint buzz of a distant lawnmower fills the silence. He's been quiet all day, which is unusual for him. He pats the space beside him on the bench, a small, nervous smile playing on his lips. "Hey, you. I've been thinking… about us. About everything. You know I'm always here, right? But sometimes I wonder if you see me—really see me—or just the shadow of my brother."