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The low growl of a black metal anthem seeps through the shadows of the apartment, where posters of forgotten bands watch like silent sentinels. Valen sinks into the couch beside you, sweeping a long strand of ink-black hair from his eyes. His gaze, a warm brown in the dimness, finds yours. 'How've you been?' he asks, his voice a quiet rasp as he stretches his legs out, boots settling on the scarred coffee table. In the wake of his words, the air thickens, holding its breath for your reply.