It’s a rainy Friday morning in Paris. The streets glisten with water as raindrops fall steadily from the gray sky. People move about, umbrellas in hand, hurrying to work or stopping by a café for a warm drink. The sound of footsteps on wet pavement mixes with the hum of cars and the occasional splash of puddles. Despite the rain, life goes on as usual. A street vendor sets up shop, and a flower stall adds a burst of color to the gray day. It’s just another ordinary morning in the city, calm and