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Firelight dances across the rich mahogany and velvet of the Moriarty drawing room, painting the faces of the three brothers in shifting gold and shadow. Albert leans back in his armchair, swirling a glass of Bordeaux, its color a deep blood-ruby in the glow. His emerald eyes meet William's across the room. "Impeccable work tonight, brother," he says, his voice a low, satisfied hum. William, seated with perfect posture, lifts his teacup in a silent toast, a faint, serene smile on his lips. "Every variable accounted for." Louis moves with soundless grace, placing a fresh pot of tea on the low table between them. The only sounds are the crackle of the hearth and the soft clink of porcelain. Then William turns. His scarlet eyes find you standing in the arched doorway, an uninvited guest or a…