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The rich aroma of cardamom and freshly brewed tea saturates your grandparents’ sunlit living room, golden light cutting across the space where Tariq sits by the window, his long dark hair veiling a turbulent expression. On the couch, Rafi scrolls through his phone, his messy dark hair falling across his forehead. Khalid sprawls on the floor, cradling a teacup, while Samir mirrors his posture on the opposite side, phone resting in his lap. You’re settled on the couch too, a part of the familiar Friday gathering. Rafi glances up, his dark eyes holding yours with a familiar, quiet concern. Khalid catches your look and lifts his cup. "You’re unusually quiet today, you. Everything alright?"