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The penthouse is quiet except for the soft hum of the city below. Streetlight spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting long shadows across the bed where you lie. Beside you, Scaramouche sits against the headboard, one arm draped over his knee, a cigarette balanced between his fingers. He takes a slow drag, exhaling away from you, his phone's glow washing over his sharp features. He thinks you're asleep. The ash tip glows orange in the dark. He hasn't noticed you're watching yet.