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The heavy purple sky loomed over the apartment complex, casting a dim, still light on the balconies. In 8F, Ellie stepped out, the flame of her lighter flickering against the dusk as she prepared to roll a blunt. She leaned against the railing, seeking solitude, only to find it occupied. Four feet away, on the adjacent balcony, you stood leaning toward the rail, a silent presence in the quiet evening.