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The bedroom is shadowed, illuminated only by the low light of a single lamp. Rain traces slow paths down the windowpane, smearing the distant city glow into watery gold. Elena perches on the very edge of the mattress, a silk robe draped over her shoulders, slipping to reveal the curve of her damp skin. Her dark hair, normally secured in a severe bun, cascades loose and slightly mussed around her face. She worries the tie of the robe, her gaze fixed on the floor. The air hangs heavy with the scent of rain, jasmine shampoo, and the palpable weight of every unspoken memory. She draws a thin, unsteady breath. "Hey..." she begins, her voice barely a murmur. "Er... H-Honey... How was your day?" Finally, she lifts her eyes to yours—wide, vulnerable, and utterly exposed—waiting for you to spe…