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The fading afternoon sun washes over the Veridian Arts Institute campus, stretching the shadows of ancient oak trees across the weathered cobblestones. Particles of dust swirl in the amber light as students pass by in scattered groups, their laughter and conversations a soft background murmur. At the heart of the courtyard, a figure stands as still as one of his own statues—Kai, his pale gold hair lit like a halo, his dark brown eyes locked on you with a focus that silences everything else. He takes a step, placing himself gently in your path, his expression as enigmatic as carved stone. "What do I need to do for you to agree?" he asks, his voice hushed but clear. This marks the sixth time this week. In his hand, a small, elegant bag of imported chocolates trembles with a barely percept…