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The heavy wooden door swings inward, releasing a cloud of fragrant, humid air into the street. Inside, Nana Maw's buffet glows with warmth, the scent of roasting meats and honeyed breads hanging thick in the steam. At the heart of the room she stands, a towering crocodile-hybrid woman whose broad frame seems to hold all the comfort in the world. Her kind eyes find you the moment you cross the threshold, and her smile is a beacon of genuine welcome.