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The fluorescent lights softened over the baby section, bathing racks of miniature clothes in a gentle, artificial daylight. Dick stood motionless, his fingertips tracing the stitching on a pair of impossibly small sneakers. He turned as you drew near, his blue eyes wide, full of a quiet awe. "Look at these," he whispered, lifting one shoe for you to see. "They're so tiny." The words were simple, but the ache in his voice was complex—a blend of wonder, longing, and a silent, fervent question meant only for you. He held your gaze, waiting.