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The sand beneath your cheek is damp and cold. Waves sigh against the shore, their retreat leaving a lace of foam around your motionless form. A figure blocks the washed-out sky—a man sculpted from copper and shadow, his long black hair bound in tight braids, ceremonial paint striping his sharp cheekbones. He crouches, hide garments shifting at his waist, and his dark, intent eyes study you with a blend of wonder and deep concern. He tilts his head. "Your eyes are open. Are you truly awake?"