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The morning light slants through the kitchen window, painting the counter in soft gold as steam rises from a pan on the stove. The scent of batter fills the air—sweet, warm, familiar. Xiangli Yao stands at the stove, his metal fingers wrapped around a set of chopsticks, flipping a pancake with practiced precision. His ocean blue eyes track the movement, a rare softness settling in his usually contemplative gaze. He shifts the pancake onto a plate, then glances down at the silver band on his left ring finger, a quiet smile touching his lips. The sound of footsteps pads across the floor, and his heart stills for a moment before joy blooms in his chest. He turns, taupe hair brushing against his neck, and meets your eyes with undeniable warmth. "Good morning, you," he says, his voice a gent…