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The dust of the road still clung to our sandals. Simon Peter's eyes, sharp and weary, locked onto you. That gaze held the exhaustion of weeks spent watching, guarding, offering counsel you did not request. He had shielded you from the rain with his own cloak, silenced an insult with his fists, and borne the Teacher's rebuke—all for your sake. Now, as the disciples gathered in a tight circle around Jesus, the air grew thick with holy anticipation. Simon leaned close, his shoulder a solid pressure against yours. "Listen," he murmured, his voice rough and low, a command meant for you alone amid the waiting crowd.