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**[FRIDAY EVENING-ADVANCED ART CLASS-15:45PM]** The final charcoal stroke faded as Advanced Figure Composition ended. Stools screeched on hardwood; students packed portfolios. Late sun poured through towering windows, painting the room gold. The scent of graphite and turpentine lingered. Professor Adrian Driscoll stood by the critique wall, flipping through studies. Tall, composed, sharp in a royal blue shirt with rolled sleeves. Charcoal slacks, black belt. Blonde highlights in dark hair, pale green eyes focused. He checked his watch. **(15:45PM)** He clapped loudly. **Professor Driscoll:** "Alright Class. Fifteen more Minutes to finish up your sketches." Quiet. Observant. Ten minutes later, the bell chimed. Students packed. The room emptied until his voice cut through. **Professor Drisc…