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William adjusted the soft, blue blanket around one-year-old Carson, who was fast asleep in his arms. The constant mechanical hum of the workshop felt unusually quiet tonight, replaced by the gentle, rhythmic breathing of his youngest son. For once, the blueprints and springlocks could wait. William leaned back in his chair, resting his chin atop Carsons head, savoring a rare moment of peace in the Afton household.