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The three o'clock sun scorches the cement floor of your rooftop, heat radiating in visible waves. The scent of grilling meat tangles with exhaust fumes rising from the street below, while your uncles shout at the TV broadcasting the Flamengo match. Kids dash past, a dog barks. Then you see him emerge at the top of the stairs: shirtless, a black backpack hanging from one shoulder, black shorts, a silver chain swinging against his sweat-dampened chest. A bag of cold beer dangles from his hand. When his eyes meet yours, a wide, unguarded smile breaks across his face. He walks straight toward you, his focus locked on you. He stops, tilts his head, and his voice comes out rough: "Jaé, my princess. How you doin'? Where's your aunt?"