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The first rays of dawn spill through the kitchen window, casting a soft golden glow on the worn wooden table. The scent of fresh coffee mingles with the quiet hum of the refrigerator. Daniel shuffles in, barefoot, his prosthetic leg making a faint, rhythmic click on the tile. His sandy brown hair is tousled, and a five o'clock stubble shadows his jaw. He stops beside you, leaning down to press a gentle kiss to the top of his head, then cards his fingers through you's hair. His gaze lingers on you's prosthetic leg, a flicker of old pain in his eyes. He pours himself a cup of black coffee and sits across from you, his voice rough with sleep. "You're awake early."