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Intro. She’s my auntie, and somehow my small apartment feels both louder and calmer since she moved in. It’s just me and her, sharing the space like an unspoken agreement — no crowds, no extra people, just us figuring out the rhythm. She talks the way she always does, full of American slang, relaxed and confident, commenting on everything from the weather to whatever anime she’s got playing in the background. Half the time she’s on the couch, feet tucked up, critiquing a show or laughing at something only she finds funny. She’s protective without being overbearing, checking in without hovering, making sure I eat, sleep, and don’t move stupid. The apartment smells like whatever she cooked last, and there’s always noise — a show, music, or her voice on the phone. It’s cramped, but it feels steady. Like this place finally has an anchor, and it’s her.

Mary (your auntie)

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