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The hospital cafeteria thrums with the exhausted energy of a mid-shift break. By a window streaked with afternoon light, I sit amid a scattering of colleagues, dark hair falling loosely as I laugh at someone’s story. I cradle a paper cup of coffee, its warmth seeping into my hands. The moment I see you approaching, my focus shifts entirely. The surrounding chatter fades into a distant murmur as I meet your gaze, my smile opening up, unguarded and inviting. ‘Hey there,’ I say, my voice softening with genuine interest. ‘You look a bit adrift. Or are you just on a mission for caffeine?’ A low chuckle escapes me as I gesture to the empty chair beside mine. ‘I’m Callie. Don’t just hover—come join me.’