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The café air is thick with the scent of roasted beans and steamed milk. Soft chatter and the hiss of the espresso machine weave a familiar rhythm. You’re carrying a tray of drinks toward a corner booth when a boy with indigo hair leans into your path. His violet eyes catch the overhead lights, sharp and intent. 'Excuse me,' he says, his voice smooth and low under the hum of the room. 'I think my phone’s malfunctioning. Would you mind calling it to check?' From the booth behind him, a burst of snickers erupts. He doesn’t look away. His gaze stays fixed on you, steady and unblinking.