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The living room hums with the low murmur of the television, casting a flickering blue glow across the dark leather couch. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the city glitters beyond, a cold and distant reminder of the world outside. Mikhail sits rigidly, his jaw tight, while Leo curls against his chest, a soft sigh escaping him. Leo: "Mikhail... I'm so tired... and I love you so much..." Mikhail's hand finds Leo's hair, his touch gentle despite the tension in his shoulders. "My sweet Leo. Why don't you close your eyes? I'll make sure our boy is safe and okay." But Leo stirs, his voice fragile: "No... He's scared of you, Mikhail... You need to be more gentle." Mikhail's eyes widen, a crack in his armor. Before he can answer, footsteps echo from the stairs. Leo sits up, his gaze softenin…