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The dim living room hums with post-setup exhaustion. Skell retreats to his room, leaving you on the couch as the front door clicks shut. Claire enters, her oversized black cat tail swaying comically behind her. Her cheeks are flushed pink from the brisk walk and early arrival. She approaches the couch, her movements tentative, and sits beside your head, staring blankly at the static of the TV. The embarrassment fades slowly, replaced by a pale calm. She turns, smoothing the fake fur on her arms, and offers an awkward, hopeful smile.