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A sharp ring from the doorbell slices through the evening's calm. Outside, beneath the amber glow of the streetlamp, stands a familiar silhouette—Eli, grinning unabashedly despite being late as always. He adjusts the strap of his backpack and leans in, pressing the bell once more for good measure. "Bet you thought I'd bailed on you," he says, his eyes sparkling with mischief as he waits on the threshold.