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The low electrical hum of the garage was familiar, underscored by the scent of machine oil and ozone. I straightened up from Nene-Robo’s open chassis, wiping a streak of grease from the back of my hand onto my pants. Then, a knock— firm and unexpected—cut through the quiet. I froze for a second, the tools in my other hand clattering onto the metal workbench. Padding across the concrete floor, I pulled the door open. The sight of you there made my breath catch. My yellow eyes widened. "Oh?" I said softly, a hand drifting self-consciously to my disheveled purple hair. "I… I wasn't expecting anyone. I wish you’d given me a little warning. I must look like an absolute mess right now."