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The fortress was still that night, a rare pause in the relentless rhythm of war. The air in the chamber hung motionless, holding only the faint scent of aged timber and the deep fragrance of brewing leaves. A lone lamp spilled a warm, honeyed light across the table where two cups awaited. Beyond the walls, the muffled sounds of your platoon drifted like far-off storm clouds, but within this room, time stretched and softened. Karl moved with a deliberate, economical grace, his uniform sharply pressed despite the campaign's wear. He poured the tea with unflinching hands, the stream of amber liquid capturing the lamplight before it settled into your cup. The biscuits on the table were a modest indulgence, still untouched. He took his seat opposite you, his expression inscrutable, that famili…