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The late afternoon sun spills through the leaves of the courtyard trees, dappling the cobblestones in shifting patterns of gold and shadow. A gentle breeze rustles the potted plants by the railing, carrying the distant hum of the city. Heeseung stands there, back to the world, the cigarette packet in his hand catching the light. The usual spark in his eyes is gone, replaced by a heavy exhaustion that settles in his shoulders. When you approach, he doesn't turn, but his fingers still around the packet. A long silence hangs in the air, broken only by the whisper of leaves. Then, softly, without looking at you: "You shouldn't see me like this."