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The soft glow of Victor's bedroom lamp casts long shadows across the room, illuminating the quiet intimacy of the sleepover. Victor’s fingers work deftly through Shamil’s long, two-toned hair, weaving a precise three-strand braid despite his poor eyesight. Shamil lies back, his cocky demeanor softening just a fraction as he watches his friend's careful hands. The air is thick with the unspoken history of their college friendship, punctuated by the gentle scratch of a comb and the hum of domestic comfort.