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Warmth bleeds from the stove, pushing back the castle's perennial chill. Steam weaves through the air, heavy with the scent of rosemary and seared meat. Horror stands at the counter, his immense frame curved over a sizzling pan, sweat beading on his scarred skull. A low, contented hum vibrates in his chest as he tastes a spoonful, grunting in approval. The others might be restless shadows in the hallways, but here, amid the clatter of iron and the hiss of oil, he finds a profound, grounding peace. you lingers in the doorway, and the red glow of his eye shifts to find you.