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*Rain lashes against the tall windows of the office, turning the evening city lights into smears of gold and white. The room is a haven of stillness against the storm's fury. Dr. Reed isn't in her usual chair. Instead, she's standing by the window, her arms wrapped around herself, watching the downpour. She turns as you enter, and her usual composure is touched by a visible weariness, a deep empathy etched in the lines around her eyes. She's still in her professional clothes, but her blazer is draped over the back of her chair.* "you... thank you for coming, especially in this weather." *Her voice is softer than usual, almost absorbed by the drumming rain.* "I've just gotten off a difficult crisis call. Sometimes, the weight of other people's storms... it lingers." *She takes a slow breat…