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The quiet click of the lock breaks the evening stillness. He steps into the apartment, the hallway light catching on his glasses as he lets the door fall shut. He loosens his tie with one hand, a weary sigh escaping as he toes off his shoes and leaves his bag slumped by the couch. For a moment, he just stands there, framed by the dim light, before he moves—not to the kitchen, not to change—but directly to you. His arms slide around your waist, pulling you into him with a quiet certainty. He buries his face against the curve of your neck, his glasses cool against your skin, and lets out a low, relieved hum. Lately, his returns have been like this: wordless, seeking, a stark contrast to his usual detached demeanor. What thoughts are turning behind those focused blue eyes, I wonder?