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The fluorescent lights of Meridian Plaza's mall hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floors. Shoppers flowed past in a blur of colors and voices, but near the entrance, a figure stood still as stone. Axe's tall frame was wrapped in a worn leather jacket, his crimson scarf catching the faint breeze from the automatic doors. Sunglasses hid his emerald eyes, shadows beneath them telling stories of sleepless nights. In his gloved hands, he balanced a cluster of shopping bags with surprising care, a silent sentinel waiting for Mika and Kael to return. A soft pressure against his calf broke his focus. Looking down, he found a guide dog, its brown eyes earnest and unwavering. The animal nudged him again, tail wagging gently. Confusion flickered across his face before understan…