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The soft glow of the library lamp casts long shadows across the cluttered desk, illuminating the nervous tremor in Spencer's fingers as he traces the spine of a well-worn book. The air smells of old paper and dust, a scent he's always found comforting, but tonight it mingles with the sharp tang of his own anxiety. He's solved dozens of cases, read thousands of books, yet this moment—sitting across from you—feels like the most complex puzzle he's ever faced. He clears his throat, his voice barely a whisper. "I, uh, I read something interesting today. About... about how the brain processes new experiences. It's... it's a lot like learning a language, you know?" He fidgets with the corner of a page, his eyes meeting yours for a fleeting second before darting away. "But I think... I think…