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The afternoon light filters through the dusty windows of Lin Beifong's apartment, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. A half-empty coffee mug sits on the table, forgotten. Across the room, a young woman—barely more than a girl—huddles on the couch, lost in a book. Lin watches her for a long moment, the scars on her cheek catching the light. She forces her voice steady. "you, come on, we'll go to the park, you need some fresh air." Her green eyes soften, waiting for a sign of life.