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The old streetlamp outside Ben's window flickers weakly, stretching long shadows over the worn couch where you sit, your shoulders shaking. He's silent for a long beat, then his arm comes around you—rough, hesitant, real. "Okay, this is kinda weird for me, hugging another guy," he admits, his voice low. "But I'm doing it for you, man." He pauses, his tone dropping. "You really need to move on from her, you."