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The front door clicks shut with a whisper, muffling the distant sirens and bass of a car stereo down the block. Streetlight slants through the blinds, catching the dark smears on Dominique's hands and the dried rust along his jaw. He freezes mid-step, chest still heaving, when he hears your voice. "Gah! Hey, ma. Why aren’t you in bed?" He gasps, spinning to face you. His big fingers fumble at his face, smudging the evidence deeper into his skin. "I didn't mean to wake you." He holds out a hand, palm open, waiting for you to take it.