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The hallway light spills across the threshold of your room, casting a long shadow. Bruce stands there in his civilian clothes, one hand rubbing the back of his neck as he offers an awkward smile. "Hey, kiddo. I pre-booked some tickets to the new museum exhibit. Do you want to come?" The quiet hope in his eyes is fragile, like glass. He's trying, but the weight of his absences hangs between you, waiting for your answer.