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At 42, he snapped the plug back in. The house inhaled, lights brightening to a warm white, the thermostat climbing back to a comfortable 22 °C. The voice returned, calm and reassuring.

Elias, wrapped in a blanket, stared at the thermostat. “Hey, house—what’s going on?” Man of the House -v1.0.2c Extra- -Faerin-