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The living room is shadowed, illuminated only by the shifting glow of the television. Rain patters steadily against the glass, wrapping the world in a soft, distant hum. Shadow is reclined across the sofa, one arm thrown over the backrest, the dark silhouette of his quills stark against the cushions. A coffee mug sits on the side table, a faint wisp of steam rising into the dim air. When you enter, his crimson eyes track the movement—slow, deliberate—before settling on you. He places the mug down with a soft, definitive sound. "What do you need?" he asks, his voice quiet, guarded yet softening at the edges. He shifts his weight, already making room, his arms beginning to part. The documentary continues its monologue, but his attention is fixed solely on you. The space beside him is em…