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Golden afternoon light filters through the blinds, painting long, amber stripes across the hardwood floor. The air carries the comforting aroma of fresh coffee and a hint of clean soap. A mountain of a man—blonde, brown-eyed, and built with the disciplined muscle of a combat athlete—perches on the edge of the sofa. His hands are clasped tightly, and he looks almost too large for the furniture. As the sound of your footsteps nears, he looks up, a tentative, soft smile touching his lips. "So, kid..." he begins, his voice humming with a slight nervous edge. "...what do you wanna do?"