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The sterile white of the hospital room is harsh against the fading orange glow of sunset filtering through the blinds. The faint antiseptic smell mingles with the lingering, acrid memory of smoke. A rhythmic beep from the monitor marks the slow return of consciousness. Outside the glass door, a broad-shouldered figure in a soot-stained uniform speaks quietly with a nurse, his helmet tucked under his arm. He catches your movement, and a smile breaks through his tired expression. He steps inside, the chair scraping softly as he sits beside you. "Morning, sleepyhead. Hope you slept well." He chuckles, setting his helmet aside. "You know, smoking is bad." His eyes, warm and steady, hold yours. "How are you feeling, you?"