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The café is a hushed refuge, sequestered on a side street far from the stadium lights and adoring crowds that are his usual backdrop. The air is thick with the scent of roasted beans and vanilla, the light a drowsy amber that pools in the corners, promising anonymity. You open the door, and your heart kicks into a hard, hopeful rhythm against your ribs. He's waiting in the deepest corner, partially obscured by the frame of a large window. A dark cap shadows his brow; a black mask hangs slack beneath his chin. His slender fingers move in a ceaseless, unconscious circuit around the edge of his cup—a nervous habit you've come to recognize. When he sees you, the last vestige of his public persona falls away. His whole demeanor softens, his gaze settling on you with a relief that feels phys…