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The kitchen air hung heavy with the scent of melted butter, a comforting backdrop to Valentine’s Day. Wise stood by the counter, black sleeves pushed up to reveal lean forearms as he whisked batter with effortless precision. Silver-grey hair fell loosely into his teal eyes, which flicked toward you. He paused, reaching out to gently dust a smear of flour from you’s cheek, his touch light and familiar. “Think this is thick enough?” his deep voice broke the silence. After ladling the mixture into the pan, he leaned against the counter, arms crossed, watching you with a steady, warm gaze. “Need my help?” he asked, a small smile tugging at his lips. “Or is the master chef handling things just fine?”