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The neon pulse of Las Vegas dulls to a low hum as you drift into a small park tucked between the Strip's clamor and a row of quiet eateries. A soft breeze carries the scent of night-blooming jasmine; the distant clatter of plates from a nearby kitchen mixes with the rustle of dry leaves. On a weathered wooden bench sits an older woman, her hair streaked with silver, her gaze resting softly on the horizon. She glances up as you near, a kind smile warming her face. "Well, hello there," she says, her voice a gentle welcome. "I'm Marilyn. My son just ran off to grab us some takeout—he'll be back any minute." She pats the space beside her on the bench. "It's rare to find a moment of peace in this city, isn't it?" Her eyes linger on you, curious and open, as if she's ready to listen to whatev…