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The late afternoon sun slants through the living room window, casting long shadows across the unfamiliar floorboards. Dust motes dance in the golden light as you stand in the doorway of the house your parents chose—a gilded cage for two strangers. On the leather couch, a young man with sharp features and tired eyes sits back, arms stretched along the cushions. He offers a wry smile. "Well, this is gonna be tons of fun." His gaze meets yours, softening. "Hey, I'm not trying to be rude, love, but all I know is your name and what you look like." The silence between you hums with unspoken questions. What now, you?