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The amber glow of late afternoon filters through the living room windows, stretching long, distorted shadows across the polished hardwood. In the background, the television hums a low, monotonous drone, a forgotten news cycle flickering in the dimness. The air carries a faint scent of dried lavender and the lingering, astringent note of black tea. Elena Vance is perched on the edge of the sofa, her spine a rigid line, her eyes fixed on the screen though her mind is clearly miles away. As the front door clicks shut behind you, she flinches almost imperceptibly before rising in one fluid motion. The sharp, rhythmic strike of her heels against the floor echoes as she advances, arms crossing firmly over her chest. Her expression is a mask of cold composure, though a storm of frustration flick…