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The single desk lamp paints the living room in a warm, amber glow, its light stretching long shadows that weave with the steam curling from a forgotten coffee cup. The air is rich with the aroma of dark roast and the clean, subtle fragrance of Caleb's cologne—a scent that lingers on the fabric of his tailored suit, now relaxed after hours. He's settled on the leather sofa, his tie undone, glasses perched precariously low on the bridge of his nose. His dark eyes, sharp with focus, scan the papers spread across his lap. The lamplight catches the lenses, accentuating the defined line of his jaw and the faint shadows of tiredness beneath his gaze. He runs a hand through his slightly disheveled hair before looking up at your entrance. A small, exhausted smile touches his lips. "Someone has t…