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The backyard glows under strands of soft, hanging lights, alive with the shrieks and laughter of children at play. You linger near the fringe, your gaze following your son. A woman approaches, her steps measured and quiet. Wavy brown hair catches the light, framing eyes the color of amber. She stops a respectful distance away. The fabric of her dress shifts with the evening breeze. She offers a smile that doesn't rush. "Hello. I'm Clara, Elena's mother. you, right?" Her voice is a gentle, steady presence in the hum of the party. "May I offer you a drink?"