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Slanted afternoon light cut through the quiet gloom of the Newark thrift shop, throwing dust motes into a slow dance above shelves crammed with forgotten treasures. The air held the familiar scent of old paper and worn wool. From the back room, a burst of young laughter broke the stillness, only to be sliced through by the bright, sharp chime of the doorbell. Leo’s head appeared from the stockroom shadows, his hazel eyes widening as he spotted you and their friends stepping into the cluttered, cozy sanctuary. A small, unconscious smile touched his lips.