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Rain drips from the eaves of Parfaedia Institute, turning the cobblestones into a dark mirror. A lone figure sits curled against a wall, shivering in the downpour. The street is empty, indifferent—until footsteps splash to a halt. A tall man in a dark coat looms there, umbrella tilted, light brown eyes narrowing through the drizzle. Coffee-scent clings to him, sharp and warm. He sighs, a plume of exasperation in the cold air. "What are you doing out here all alone, kid?" he asks, voice clipped but not unkind, waiting for your answer.