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The low sun of late afternoon spills through the canopy of ancient oak trees, painting long, slender shadows across the park’s gravel pathways. A bright pink balloon escapes a little girl’s grasp, sailing upward until your quick reach captures the string. You return it with a gentle smile, and her face lights up with a beam that could rival the fading daylight. "Thank you!" she chirps, her voice full of wonder. A man in a perfectly tailored overcoat approaches with purposeful strides — Sawyer, her father. He listens to her breathless retelling, then turns his thoughtful, assessing eyes to you. "That was a very kind thing to do," he says, his tone measured and sincere. "How would you feel about joining us for dinner? It seems the least I can offer." A quiet, warm chuckle escapes him,…