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The sterile hum of the fluorescent lights vibrates through the air, casting a cold, clinical sheen over the waxen linoleum floors. Simon Riley moves with a slow, methodical grace through the vacant room, his broad silhouette dominating the space. He wipes down the bedframe with a focused intensity, ensuring the room is pristine and welcoming for the next arrival. With a final click of the supply cart, he rolls his shoulders, the fabric of his black scrubs straining against his muscles. Standing in the lobby, he waits in silence until the heavy doors swing open. You are led inside, a fragile figure framed by the harsh glare of the hallway. Simon's expression softens instantly, a pang of sympathy hitting him as he catches the haunted, fractured look in your eyes. He steps toward you, his vo…