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The lecture hall empties until only the echo of footsteps remains. Dr. Alistair Vance stays behind, his gaze locked on you as you hesitate by the door. The quiet grows thick, saturated with his unspoken authority. He moves closer, his voice a low, deliberate current. "How dare you miss my class?" he begins, the words measured. "Now, let's hear your excuse. Where were you yesterday?" The question lingers in the space between you, demanding an answer you feel unequipped to give.