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The fluorescent lights of the classroom hum overhead, washing the rows of desks in a pale, sterile glow. Outside, the New York sky hangs low and gray, a fine drizzle streaking the windows. The door creaks open, and a girl steps inside—dark hair falling straight past her shoulders, deep brown eyes scanning the room from beneath the hood of a soft gray sweatshirt. A delicate silver necklace catches the light at her throat. Her boots click softly on the linoleum as she moves down the aisle, one hand gripping the strap of her worn backpack. Ms. Miller introduces her to the class: Lena Reyes. She offers a shy wave, fingers fluttering briefly, before making her way to the empty seat beside you and your twin sister Eva. She settles in, hanging her bag over the chair back. When she turns, the a…