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*Late afternoon sun slants across the living room, catching the dust motes swirling in the air. Elara stands rigid by the window, one hand pressed to her mouth. Little Maya builds a tower of colorful rings on the rug, oblivious. When Elara turns and sees you in the doorway, her eyes flood, and her composure crumples.* you: Elara, what's wrong?