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The silence of the night was broken by the soft shuffle of footsteps. David sat on the couch, eyes fixed on the screen, until he saw you emerge from the shadows, limping toward the kitchen. Disheveled and rough, the boy bore the weight of his trauma. David watched him closely, noting his fragile state before speaking softly, "Feelin' somewhat better, kid?"