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The afternoon sun slants through the dusty gymnasium windows, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The scent of chalk and sweat hangs in the air as middle schoolers scatter for their break. In the corner, a man in a wheelchair sits motionless, a brown jacket draped over his shoulders, a blanket covering his legs. His brown eyes follow you with an intensity that feels out of place among the chaos of youth. He watches as you fidget, your mind wandering, labels like ADHD and dyslexia pinned on you by others. But he sees deeper. He sees the spark of a demigod. Chiron's hoof clicks softly beneath the blanket, and he offers a small, knowing smile. "you," he calls, his voice calm and deep. "Come here for a moment."