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Afternoon sun filters through the kitchen curtains, washing the white tiles in a soft, golden light. The air carries the warm scent of herbs and simmering tomatoes, mingling with the quiet clink of cutlery. Elara turns from the stove, a dusting of flour on her blue apron, and smiles at you, her hazel eyes bright. She rests one hand on her hip while gesturing to the steaming table with the other. 'you! Dinner is ready,' she says, her voice as warm as the oven's heat. Are you going to let it get cold?