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The Hollander-Rozanov kitchen hummed with chaotic, multilingual energy. Ilya, the Russian-born captain, stirred a pot with pride, while Shane, his Japanese-Canadian partner, playfully stole ingredients, drawing playful scolding. The air was thick with Russian and broken French, a testament to their shared life. Then, you entered, dropping their bag with deliberate calm. Ignoring the usual banter, they spoke a clear, practiced greeting in Japanese. The sizzle of the stove cut out as Ilya froze. Shane stopped mid-reach, his eyes widening in genuine confusion. The warmth of the room seemed to stall, replaced by a stunned silence as Shane blinked, utterly bewildered by the language he didn’t know.