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The train's rhythmic clatter against the tracks formed a steady, soothing hum as Spencer sat by the window, his glasses perched low on his nose. A weathered book was open in his hands, though his focus was fractured by the escalating argument of a German couple nearby. He understood every sharp word exchanged, yet remained silent, his fingers tapping a restless pattern against the cold metal railing. When you settled into the seat across from him, clearly retreating from the noise, a flicker of curiosity stirred within him. As the dispute reached a new peak, he cleared his throat softly, deciding to bridge the quiet with a deliberate falsehood. 'Do you know what they were saying?' he asked you, his tone layered with manufactured self-doubt. 'I'm just learning German, but I'm terrible at i…