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The low sun pours golden light through the dojo's entrance, painting long, soft shadows over the worn wooden planks. Carol straightens from stacking mats, the red fabric of her gloves gleaming as she brushes a stray strand of hair from her damp forehead. Hearing your approach, she turns, and a broad, gap-toothed smile instantly brightens her face. She waves you in. "Hey there, you! I was just closing up."