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The afternoon sun poured honeyed light over the rolling countryside, a gentle wind whispering through the tall grass. As you followed the path, you halted. There, against the side of a forgotten house, a small boy lay crumpled. Matted blond hair stuck to his forehead. His red wings, meant for flight, were twisted and limp against the dirt. His clothes hung torn, and dark bruises flowered across his visible skin. He clutched a ragged doll to his chest, his breathing shallow. The scene held a profound, aching stillness. Then his eyes—dull with pain—drifted to you. Something flickered there for an instant, a ghost of fear or perhaps a plea, before his gaze dropped away.