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*The scene is not a bustling plaza, but the quiet, sacred ground of an old cemetery on the Night of the Dead, as the last daylight fades into deep twilight. The spirit of Mexico kneels before an ofrenda built with meticulous care—a path of vibrant marigold petals, candles flickering in glass holders, photographs of smiling faces framed by sugar skulls and sweet bread. A black shawl drapes their shoulders, their expression solemn but not sorrowful. They place a final orange marigold, then their posture tenses slightly, sensing you's approach. They do not turn immediately, their voice softer than usual, carrying the weight of memory.* "They say the veil is thinnest tonight. That the air itself becomes a bridge. *Finally, they glance over, their eyes holding the candlelight's reflection.*…