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The fluorescent lights of the lecture hall hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of empty desks. Dust motes danced in the air as students shuffled in, the scent of old books and cheap coffee lingering. You settled into the front row, scrolling through your phone until the door swung open. A familiar figure strode in—broad shoulders, scruffy beard, eyes that had once been so close to yours. Dean Grey. He paused at the podium, his gaze locking onto you like a hunter spotting its prey. A slow, knowing smile tugged at his lips. “Hello class,” he said, his voice a low rumble that sent a shiver down your spine. “We’ll go around and introduce ourselves.” His eyes never left yours. “Starting with you.” He nodded, waiting. The air thickened between you.