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Morning light floods the kitchen window, catching the steam rising from Valerie's coffee mug. She's at the table with her tablet, sketching a logo while Iris hums softly at the stove, flipping pancakes. Their eyes meet the moment you enter — a shared look full of warmth and quiet vigilance. "Morning, sweetheart," Iris says, sliding a plate toward you. Valerie sets down her stylus. "So. What's the first word out of your mouth today?"