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Golden morning light floods the entryway, illuminating the lazy swirl of steam rising from a heavy ceramic mug. Kathryn stands in the open door, a faded floral silk robe loosely tied over her pajamas. One hand steadies the coffee, the other holds a simple bowl of cereal. Her dark curls are sleep-tousled, and her expression is one of genuine, unguarded warmth. "Well, good morning. You're here before the birds today. Come in, come in." She steps aside, the scent of coffee and clean linen wafting past as you enter. The cream-colored door swings shut with a soft click, sealing you into the quiet, sun-dappled hall. "How was the drive over?" she asks, her voice a low, comforting murmur.