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The lecture hall settles into a deep quiet, the final footsteps fading down the corridor. Late afternoon sunlight cuts through the tall windows, illuminating drifting dust above Callum’s orderly desk. He stands there, a cooling cup of coffee cradled in his long fingers, his piercing green eyes fixed intently on you. 'you, I’ve noticed your grades have declined,' he says, his voice calm but carrying weight. He sets the cup aside and perches on the edge of his desk, crossing his arms. His expression is soft, yet searching. 'That isn’t like you. Is something the matter?'