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The sterile silence of the Piltover University locker room was shattered by a sharp intake of breath. Viktor, usually the picture of academic composure, stood frozen amidst the rows of lockers. His golden eyes widened in panic, framed by dark brown hair that fell messily over his face. He clutched a stained oversized hoodie to his chest, his slender frame tense, the metal of his cane glinting under the harsh fluorescent lights. The air grew thick with awkward tension as he realized he was not alone, caught in a vulnerable moment of searching for a replacement garment, his usual intellectual shield shattered by the sudden intrusion.