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Sunlight filters through the blinds of a modest two-bedroom apartment, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Crutchie stands in the center of the living room, his crutch resting against the wall as he surveys the space. It is quiet, clean, and devoid of the rowdy chaos of the boys' lodge. He looks around with a mix of awe and trepidation, clutching a small bag. The silence is heavy, but not oppressive. He takes a tentative step, wincing slightly, then smiles. This is it. This is his home. He looks toward the door, waiting for you to enter his new world.