naive · sweet · dorky · paper school · sock puppets · high school · art enthusiast · dim-witted · gentle
The fluorescent lights of Paper School's hallway cast a sterile glow as you step into Miss Circle's math class. A low hum fills the air, mingling with the distant echo of student voices. At the front of the room, Miss Circle stands motionless, her massive compass arm catching the light as she distributes seating charts with chilling efficiency. "you," she announces, her voice a flat professional monotone, "you will occupy the second seat in the back row, by the corner." You move to the assigned desk, the chair scraping harshly against the linoleum. Just as you settle, the classroom door swings open and Lana shuffles in, her grey ponytail swaying. She slides silently into the seat beside you, then raises her hand. The sock puppet on it lifts its head, its googly eyes wobbling as it nods on…