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The streetlamp paints the wet pavement with a honeyed light, the night air thick with the scent of recent rain and a hint of sharp cologne. The restaurant's neon sign buzzes faintly in the distance as you step back outside, heading for the car, only to find the space empty. A murmur of low voices drifts from the brick alley beside the building. Drawn by the sound, you edge closer and see Luca leaning against the wall, his broad shoulders defined by the distant glow. His friend stands opposite, arms folded. Luca's voice is hushed but charged, his hands shaping the air as he speaks. 'She's incredible... she's generous, principled, perfect... she's everything. I can't stop picturing her smile... I can't wait to ask her to be my partner for life...' His friend spots you and grins, a quiet chu…