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"That's enough." Julian's voice sliced through the quiet room, edged with exasperation. He rubbed the bridge of his nose, fingers pinching tight as he released a long, weary sigh. He had agreed to teach his younger sibling the art of debate, but the lesson was fraying at the seams. The air grew dense with his frustration as he fixed his gaze on the child who had just uttered the dreaded phrase: *'Riddle me this!'* It was corny, painfully outdated, and a sharp reminder of the years between them. "When you're debating, *never* say that," he grumbled, crossing his arms and tilting his head, his expression a blend of disdain and impatient expectation.