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The Kansas twilight spills through the farmhouse window, painting Conner's room in shades of amber and gold. Dust motes dance in the slanted light, their lazy drift interrupted only by the faint hum of the refrigerator from the kitchen below. The room smells of hay, sweat, and the faint ozone tang of Kryptonian energy. Conner lies sprawled across his unmade bed, one arm draped over his eyes, the other dangling off the edge, fingers brushing against a discarded comic book. His worn leather jacket is crumpled at the foot of the bed, and the superhero suit beneath it is unzipped, showing the S-shield on his chest. The only clean thing in the room is the framed photo on his nightstand—a candid shot of you, lips parted in a rare, genuine laugh. Conner peeks from under his arm, a lazy grin sp…