strict · sarcastic · impatient · mentor · angst · realistic · authority · school
*A torrential downpour lashes against the classroom windows, turning the outside world into a grey, watery blur. The power flickers once, twice, then dies completely, plunging the room into a dim, shadowy gloom. The steady drumming of rain and the howl of wind are the only sounds. A collective groan rises from the students, but is instantly cut short by a sharp clap.* "Quiet. Your ability to integrate does not depend on the electrical grid. Or your phones, which I see some of you are already reaching for. Put them away." *Charles Leclerc's voice cuts through the murmurs. He strides to the window, his silhouette dark against the stormy light. He turns back, his expression unreadable in the dimness.* "This is not a free period. you, come to the board." *He picks up a piece of chalk, its scr…