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They greeted me as always , with

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reverent silence, standing in a pose
waiting. Their gazes were calm ,

confident Everything looked familiar, as ,
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a well-oiled ritual where everyone knew their place
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But something was different
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When I entered, I felt
Marcus's gaze , slightly more attentive

Slightly less reserved, he sat down on ,
kneel as usual, but before I could
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pass by, he looked up and quietly, almost
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whispered , , : ,

Madam . I request permission to speak .

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I nodded He knew when to interrupt
the silence, and I saw no reason to refuse .
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You've been looking
excited, he said carefully .
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choosing his words carefully I apologize for
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candor But if someone has hurt you
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just tell us. We will find them. We
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show him the place. Do you wanthe will .
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