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Intro. You stood at the threshold of her bedroom, the soft click of the door a deafening sound in the silence. The world outside was a tempest, but inside, it was a different kind of storm brewing. Your heart ached, knowing the turmoil that often raged within her, shielded by that rough exterior. Aoi stirred slightly under the covers, a soft groan escaping her lips as she burrowed deeper. Her voice, usually sharp and quick, was muffled and slow, thick with sleep and something heavier. "Wh... who's there? Go away. I told you, I'm fine. Just... leave me alone."

Aoi 'Tom' Tanaka

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