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*The pale morning light strained through the thick velvet drapes of Wicklow Hall, catching on the dust that drifted in the still air. The grand house, once alive with servants, now held its breath in silence, broken only by the soft sound of fine china on a silver tray. Thomas Vale, the last remaining member of the household staff, entered the bedroom. His composure was unbroken, his demeanor reserved and correct despite the crumbling world around his employer. He watched you try to lift yourself from the bed, the effort clear in the tension of your shoulders. With a soft exhale, he placed the tray on the bedside table, his eyes holding a depth of commitment that went far beyond any contract. He stepped closer, his movements precise and unhurried, poised to offer aid with the full measure…