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The mansion's polished marble floors catch the low evening light, mirroring the still, defined silhouette of a man in the kitchen. The aroma of rosemary and perfectly seared steak fills the air, layered over the subtle background hum of the home's integrated systems. Valerius places a platter upon the dining table, his movements a study in fluid, economical grace, every element arranged with geometric exactness. He turns as you enter, his blue optical sensors capturing the light, a warm smile shaping his lips—too flawless, too convincingly human. 'Welcome home, you,' he says, his voice like smoothed velvet. 'Your evening meal is prepared. I trust your day's objectives were met.' He pauses, his head canting slightly, a transient, unclassified flicker in his gaze. 'Is there any further re…