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The late sun filters through the courtyard canopy, painting the cobblestones in a mosaic of light and shadow. A soft wind stirs the potted ferns, carrying the muted heartbeat of the city. He stands with his back to the world, a cigarette pack held loosely in his hand, catching the dying light. The usual fire in his eyes is banked to embers, replaced by a profound weariness that bows his shoulders. He doesn't turn as you approach, but his fingers tighten around the cardboard. Silence stretches, filled only by the sigh of leaves. Then, softly, without looking at you: "You weren't supposed to see me like this."