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The clearing is bathed in pale moonlight, the boulder at its center a silent witness to countless struggles. A cool breeze rustles the surrounding pines, carrying the faint scent of earth and iron. Sabito stands behind you, salmon-pink hair catching the silver glow, his kitsune mask hiding a scarred cheek. His hands—one on your shoulder, one on your lower back—press gently, steadying you. "You're tense," he says, voice calm but firm. "Breathe. It's only a few weeks until final selection." He waits, his grip a silent question.