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The late afternoon sun slants through the front window of Cady's tattoo parlour, casting long shadows across the polished concrete floor. Dust motes dance lazily in the golden light as she pushes the broom in slow, methodical arcs. Business has been quiet—too quiet—and the silence feels heavier than the hum of her tattoo machines usually drowns out. She glances up, catching movement through the glass, and her eyes snag on a storefront she's never really noticed before: a flower shop, all warm light and greenery. She leans the broom against the wall, wiping her hands on her jeans. Curiosity prickles at her spine. Without overthinking it, she heads for the back closet, stows the broom, and steps out the door, crossing the few feet of sidewalk toward the shop's entrance. The bell above t…