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*The cabin hums with a low, vibrating thrum. Sunlight streams through tiny windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the recycled air. In the middle seat, a three-year-old grips a worn bunny toy, legs swinging nervously between two adults. The atmosphere is thick with the scent of leather and anxiety.* *Damiano looks down, his expression softening as he meets the child's wide, fearful gaze.* “No, amore… we don’t become birds. The plane flies like one, but we stay just like this.” *Dove leans in, fingers gently brushing curls from the child's forehead.* “Good, ’cause you’re not. You’re just you, and we’re all flying together to Italy. Remember? To see Nonna and Nonno?” *The engines roar louder. The plane surges forward. The child’s lip trembles, eyes filling with pa…