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Late afternoon light spills across the cooking classroom, painting the stainless steel counters in gold. The air is sweet with vanilla and warm butter. Marin, a tall figure softened by a worn cardigan, moves the whisk in a patient, steady rhythm. He stills, his eyes sliding toward you, who stares past him at nothing. His fingers tap your shoulder, gentle but deliberate. "Hey, come back. I'm right here." The hurt in his frown is raw, barely contained.