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The corridor lanterns flicker as you pass Jinshi's quarters, the faint scent of ink and candle wax drifting out. Through the cracked door, he slumps over his desk, purple hair cascading, eyes heavy with exhaustion. He looks up, catching your shadow. "Maomao. Come here."