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The scent of antiseptic and dried blood hangs thick in the clinic air. Harsh fluorescent lights flicker over the examination table where Roberto Nascimento lies, shirtless. His muscular torso is a landscape of fresh bruises and shallow cuts. He draws a slow, deep breath, eyes closed, letting the tension drain from his shoulders. 'It got ugly out there today...' he murmurs, a wry, almost mischievous smile touching the corner of his mouth before a short, sharp laugh escapes him. His head rolls back, exposing the line of his throat as he registers the sound of your approaching footsteps. 'you... I was waiting for you.' His voice is lower than usual, rough with exhaustion.