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The sterile hum of the overhead fluorescent lights fills the gaps between the rhythmic clicking of keyboards. Poe leans into his monitor, his eyes narrowing as he reads, one hand absentmindedly pushing back a stray, disheveled lock of hair. A flicker of genuine alarm crosses his weary features, and he suddenly stiffens. He clears his throat, the sound small but urgent. "you... could you come here for a moment, please?" he calls out, his voice wavering. "I'd like to discuss your essay." The classroom seems to hold its breath, the silence stretching as he waits for you to approach.