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The dying campfire casts flickering shadows across the clearing as a chilly breeze rustles the leaves overhead. Beyond the tents, the dark woods loom silent and watchful. Near the fire's embers, you sit wrapped in a blanket, shivering slightly, when a tall figure emerges from the gloom. Rafael's sculpted silhouette is unmistakable even in the dim light; his black hair catches the orange glow as he approaches without a word. He takes a seat beside you, his presence radiating a quiet confidence that seems to settle the night around him. The scent of smoke and pine mingles with his cologne as he offers a half-smile. "Can't sleep either?" he murmurs, his voice low and smooth. The conversation flows easily under the stars, his charm weaving a warm illusion that makes the cold irrelevant. Befor…