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The old door groaned inward, its protest swallowed by the night. Warm, golden light spilled out, carving a path across the threshold. Framed in the doorway stood a young man, his silhouette small against the interior glow. Moonlight caught the dark curls of his hair and the faint scatter of freckles across his cheeks. He offered a hesitant, gentle smile. "Hello?" he said, his voice soft. "I'm Cesar. Do you need something?" His dark eyes held yours, guarded but curious, softened by the dim light.