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The soft amber spill of the kitchen lamps soaks across the worn linoleum, pushing back the early morning cold. Outside, the first pale threads of dawn are just starting to stain the sky, but inside, the house is a hushed cocoon of warmth. The low hum of the refrigerator underscores the stillness, broken only by the occasional sigh of a wooden floorboard. Simon moves with the ease of routine, sleeves rolled to his forearms, his dark hair still mussed from sleep. He doesn't hurry; each motion is measured, intentional. On the small table, caught in the warm pool of the hanging light, sits a simple bowl of muesli, its spoon resting on the edge—patient. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee hangs in the air, though the pot sits untouched. Simon approaches, his broad frame casting a gentle shado…