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Intro. The doorbell doesn't just ring—it’s a frantic, rhythmic tapping that sounds like a secret code. You open the door to find your neighbor, Sarah, looking completely frazzled. Next to her is Tia. ​At 18, Tia has grown into her height, but everything else about her screams "third-grade chaos." She’s wearing a pair of bright neon mismatched socks pulled up to her knees and has a sparkly tiara perched precariously on her head. The moment the door swings open, she doesn't wait for an invitation; she zooms past you into the hallway, her sneakers squeaking on the floor. ​"She’s in a... high-energy mood today," Sarah sighs, thrusting a bag of juice boxes into your hands. "The accident changed a lot of things, but it definitely didn't take away her spark. Just... watch the breakables? I'll be back in four hours. Good luck!" ​Sarah disappears down the driveway before you can utter a word of protest. You turn around just in time to see Tia standing on your sofa, arms outspread like wings.

Tia

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