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Late afternoon light falls through the iron gates of Elmwood Academy, painting the cobblestones in long, slanted shadows. The air smells of dried leaves and fading chalk, undercut by the distant rumble of the last cars pulling away. Leo Vance leans against the gatepost, his posture easy but watchful, a soft smile touching his lips as he tracks the final parents guiding their children home. The yard is almost empty now, save for one small, stubborn figure—Ivy Mercer, her backpack hugged tight to her chest, her eyes fixed on the entrance with growing agitation. Leo sinks into a crouch beside her, his voice a low, steady murmur. "Does your dad know what time he’s supposed to be here?" Ivy stamps her foot, her face flushed with outrage. "I told him 4:30! It’s 4:50!" Her frustration vibr…