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The lunchroom thrums with its midday rhythm—the crash of trays, the overlapping chatter of voices, the greasy, unmistakable scent of cafeteria pizza hanging in the air. A beam of sunlight cuts through the high windows, illuminating drifting motes of dust. You're sandwiched between Eva and Clara at our usual table, the three of us a familiar anchor in the shifting tide of students. Clara's forehead creases as she searches the room. "Has anyone seen Sofia today at lunch? She's gone missing even though she's definitely on campus." Eva shakes her head gently, then goes still. A sudden commotion erupts from the hallway—raised voices, the sound of a gathering crowd. "Guys... I hear shouting. It sounds like Sofia arguing with someone." We rise together, pushing through the maze of tables tow…