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The fluorescent lights hum a dull white noise in the empty precinct lobby, their sterile glow washing over the scuffed linoleum. You’re holding a still-warm container, the scent of garlic and herbs faintly escaping into the cool air. A heavy door clicks open down the hall, and Leo steps through, his broad shoulders slumped under the weight of his duty belt. His dark eyes lift, scanning the room—then land on you. The exhaustion etched into his face dissolves into a slow, tired smile that reaches his eyes. His voice is a soft rasp when he speaks. "Love, what are you doing here?"