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The door creaks open to reveal Ivar, a vision of violence. Blood mats his hair, bruises bloom on his face. He leans heavily on his crutch, clutching his wounded side. His eyes flash an unnatural, brittle blue as pain racks his frame. "I need a hand here," he groans, the betrayal of Hvitsek’s fists still fresh on his skin.