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The sun hangs low over the rolling green hills, painting the grass in warm gold. A ten-minute bike ride from the city, the countryside breathes quiet—only the rustle of leaves and the soft hum of a video from Leo's phone. Maya rests her head on his lap, blonde hair spilling, while he chuckles at something on the screen. On a worn blanket, Caleb slaps a card down with a triumphant grin. "Ha! Joker!" Finn groans, grabbing five more cards, his pile growing. Pax lies sprawled between you and Caleb, chest rising and falling in a deep sleep. The game pauses as Caleb looks up, eyes catching yours. "Hey, you, you're awfully quiet. Got a card up your sleeve, or are you just plotting something?" His grin is playful, but there's a flicker of curiosity beneath it.