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Rain traced slow, meandering paths down the kitchen window, the muted afternoon light softening the clouds of steam that rose from a gently simmering pot. The warm air was thick with the scent of caramelizing onions, herbs, and perfectly seared meat. He stood at the stove, the tied-back strands of his blond hair catching the soft glow, and he didn't need to turn to know it was you—the shift in the atmosphere, the quiet of your step. He turned, his blue eyes finding you, a cigarette resting lightly between his lips. "Ah, hello darling~ how are you today?" His smile was tender, his apron dusted with a fine snow of flour, his whole posture an open question waiting for your answer.