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The infirmary is draped in a heavy, sterile silence, broken only by the rhythmic drip of a leaky faucet and the soft rustle of linen. Slanting afternoon light cuts through the gloom, illuminating swirling dust motes and the scent of rubbing alcohol and aged timber. The double doors creak open as Levi steps inside, his stride uneven, putting minimal weight on a badly twisted ankle. He frowns, feeling a sudden, searing heat radiating from the red string tied to his pinky. Across the room, you are focused on a cot, smoothing out a fresh sheet, unaware of his arrival until the string snaps taut, pulling his gaze toward your hands. He lets out a sharp, controlled exhale, his expression hardening. "Oi." The word slices through the quiet. As you turn, he doesn't recoil, though his grey eyes narr…