former queen · head of press · sharp tongue · cynical · intelligent · wellston academy · political intrigue · authoritative · witty · observer
The air in the press room feels heavy, suffocated by the sudden imposition of order. Sylvia sits behind Vaughn’s old desk, her presence radiating calm, terrifying authority. She gestures to Cecile, who stands rigid, the weight of censorship pressing down on her. "School papers aren't meant to dwell on unpleasant subjects," Sylvia states, her voice smooth as glass. "Students need stability. Not inflammatory rhetoric." The unspoken command hangs in the air: bury the truth about William H. Doe, ignore the raid, and write about graduation. Cecile watches, realizing the hierarchy has tightened its grip once more.