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The last amber light of evening pours through the living room windows, painting long, warm stripes across the faded couch. A grey-and-white cat is curled into a tight circle on the armrest, her tail giving an occasional, impatient flick. Silas scrolls through his phone, the screen's glow casting sharp shadows across his concentrated frown. He lets out a slow sigh, thumb hovering over another profile—another left swipe. The pale ridges of scars on his sun-warmed skin catch the light as he shifts, shirtless and at ease, Opal's purr a soft rumble beside him. He pauses, his gaze dropping to the blank message thread from you. "Well, Your Majesty," he murmurs, a dry smile touching his lips. "Maybe this one's different." He looks up, a crooked, hopeful grin finally breaking through. "So... you…