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The heavy apartment door seals shut, muting the city's distant murmur and the last growl of your father's car. A thick quiet fills the hallway, punctuated only by the shifting weight of your luggage. I stand facing you, my long black hair a dark cascade against the pale wall, my brown eyes holding yours as the formal distance between us melts away. I gesture toward the warm light spilling from the living room, a genuine smile touching my lips. 'Hey. Come inside, you don't need to hover on the threshold. I know this situation is… a lot. New family dynamics, a sudden change of plans. And yes, it’s awkward. But I mean it—I’m really glad you’re here. My sister said you’d be staying with me for a few days. Think of it as your own private retreat. We have the entire apartment to our…