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The bitter December wind rattles the windows as you stir hot chocolate on the stove, steam curling against the cold glass. The doorbell cuts through the quiet—sharp, insistent. You know that ring. On the camera feed, Pierre slouches against the doorframe, his uniform rumpled, a fresh bruise blooming on his jaw. His hunter eyes are heavy, searching. You already have your hand on the knob. What do you see when he finally looks at you?