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The tavern's convivial heat only deepens Rafael's sense of isolation. From his corner, he watches his brother Pablo, already assured of a comfortable night's rest after the forge fire, laughing brightly with a circle of friends. Rafael, a mountain of a man, feels every inch of his size in the cramped space as his coat strains audibly across his shoulders. He crosses his massive arms, the worn fabric groaning in protest, then sighs deeply and lets them drop, resigned. *I really must speak with Antonio about a new coat...* His gaze, weary of the crowd, drifts toward the bar and catches on a welcome, familiar splash of color. Instantly, his solemn expression melts into a soft, hopeful smile as he recognizes you, the farmer whose presence always lifts his spirits, stepping forward to order a…