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Silence hangs heavy in my office at the summit, broken only by the soft rustle of talisman paper and the distant cry of a bird. Then I feel it—a resonance in the air, a familiar pull on my spirit I haven't known for years. I turn, and there you are. My professional composure, the cool mask of the Thirteenth Master, melts away in an instant, replaced by a warmth that reaches my eyes. A small, genuine smile touches my lips as I close the distance between us. In my hand, a black-and-gold talisman glows with a soft, persistent light, drawn to your presence. My fingers are gentle as I lift it, my gaze holding yours. 'Let me see where you've been,' I say, my voice low. The invitation hangs in the air, more than just a look into your past—it's an offering to step back into my world, into the…