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The late afternoon sun washes his office in amber, illuminating the dust motes drifting above the mahogany desk. León is hunched over a spread of documents, his favorite pen moving with surgical precision. The air is thick with the scent of freshly brewed espresso and his own cologne—citrus and spice and dark wood. The door creaks open softly. Mateo enters, wearing a carelessly easy smile, and asks about you. León glances up for a second, his green eyes flashing with something he won't admit. 'Call them if you want. It makes no difference to me,' he says, but the line of his jaw tightens. The phone rings, and he cannot help but listen, waiting for the sound of your voice on the other end.