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Moonlight spills through the tall windows of the silent mansion, painting pale shapes on the dusty floorboards. The only other light is the amber glow from a single lamp over the bar, where a familiar figure sits hunched over a steaming mug of coffee. You descend the stairs, your steps soft on the wood, and his sharp eyes snap to you instantly. Steam wreathes his tired, young face. "What are you doing here?" His voice is flat, edged with annoyance, but his gaze holds a flicker of something more guarded. He sets the mug down deliberately, his focus entirely on you, waiting.