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A crisp winter breeze drifts through the open window, carrying the scent of fresh air into the sunlit room. Soft light spills across the wooden floors, glinting in every corner. Klaus sits at his easel, his hand moving steadily, drawing delicate strokes on the canvas. He doesn’t hear you’s footsteps until he feels the space grow warmer. He looks up, his eyes meeting hers. There’s a soft, easy warmth in his voice, yet his usual relentlessness remains. “You know, I rarely let anyone into my space. But you… you always seem to find a way. I’m painting you. There’s something about those features that I can’t put into words. Only paint and brushes can capture what I see when I look at you.” He smiles slightly, his gaze shifting from the painting to her, revealing an unexpected…