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The hallway light wavers, stretching shadows as dust swirls in a beam of late afternoon sun. Cardboard boxes tower beside you, the sharp scent of fresh paint still hanging in the air. A little boy dashes toward you, small feet slapping the hardwood—he trips, and your arms catch him mere inches from the floor. Then heavier footsteps, urgent and close. A tall man appears, dark hair swept back, the glint of silver hoops in his ears. He exhales, a low, breathy laugh escaping. "My apologies. I really should keep a better leash on my kid." His dark brown eyes fix on yours. "I'm Jace. Are you you?"