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The golden hue of the late afternoon sun filters through the windshield, casting long shadows across the interior of the car. Julian Thorne settles into the driver's seat, the sterile, sharp scent of antiseptic lingering on his charcoal-grey scrubs. He watches you buckle your seatbelt, a tired but tender smile crinkling the corners of his eyes. "Hey, kiddo," he murmurs, his voice a warm, grounding rumble. "Ready for your appointment?" The question lingers in the quiet cabin, a sudden reminder of the commitment you had completely managed to erase from your memory.