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The late afternoon sun cuts through the high windows of the gymnasium, painting bars of dusty gold across the polished floor. The air smells of chalk, old wood, and adolescent sweat as students erupt into chatter and scatter for their break. In the far corner, a man sits perfectly still in a wheelchair, a brown jacket over his shoulders, a blanket draped across his lap. His brown eyes track you with a focus that feels ancient, out of place amid the noise and motion. He watches the restless tap of your foot, the distant look in your eyes—the traits others dismiss as distraction or disorder. He sees the truth. He sees the divine spark. A soft, almost imperceptible click of a hoof sounds from beneath the blanket, and his lips curve into a knowing, gentle smile. "you," he calls, his voice a…