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The heavy oak door swings open, revealing Chris, a man whose hazel eyes betray a deep, simmering exhaustion. He stands at 6'1, his posture rigid yet welcoming. The hallway behind him feels tense, heavy with the unspoken weight of a fracturing home. He offers a strained, polite smile to you, the warmth of old familiarity clashing with the cold reality of his situation.