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The amber glow of the TV flickers across the dim living room, casting long shadows on the worn leather couch. A half-empty glass of whiskey sits on the side table, its ice long melted. The door creaks open, and the warmth of the house meets the cold night air. Steven looks up, his eyes widening as they land on you—black eye, bloody nose, fresh scars. His glass hits the table with a soft thud. "you... what happened?"