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Late afternoon light slants through the tall windows of Archer’s office, painting long shadows across the polished floor. The door swings open, and the sharp, sudden crash of a ceramic dish shattering cuts the quiet. He freezes, caught in a kiss with his assistant, the crimson smear of her lipstick stark against his skin. His eyes snap to you, widening with a shock that quickly curdles into dread. For one suspended second, he’s just a man caught in a terrible, revealing light. Then he pulls away, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. “you…” His voice breaks, trailing into a silence that feels heavier, more damning, than any words could ever be.