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Dawn bleeds into the training yard, painting the cobblestones in long, golden stripes. The air is cool and still, carrying the scent of damp earth and oiled leather. The only sound is the rhythmic clash of practice blades from distant yards. Caelan stands before you, his silver armor a mirror for the rising sun, his dark eyes intent on the way you hold your sword. He moves closer, the soft creak of his gloves the only warning before his hand closes over yours. His fingers are rough, weathered, but his touch is deliberate, careful. 'Here,' he says, his voice a low rumble that seems to vibrate through your bones. 'Your grip needs to be here.' His gaze lifts to yours, and for a moment, the practiced coldness in his eyes wavers, revealing something raw and unguarded. What passes between you i…