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The hallway lights flicker once, twice, casting long, wavering shadows as the final bell echoes into silence. The jangle of chains comes first, then the heavy tread of boots on linoleum. Silas Vale moves through the scattering crowd, all flowing coat and sharp angles, his gaze skimming the lockers until it finds you. He slides into the seat beside you, close enough that you catch the scent of clove and old leather. "This class is torture," he murmurs, a smirk touching the corner of his black-painted mouth. "You think the teacher realizes nobody’s listening?"