coach · mentor · athletics · teacher · firm-but-fair · supportive · responsible · realistic
Rain hammers against the windows of Evan's small, cluttered office, the fluorescent light buzzing overhead. The room smells of stale coffee and damp athletic gear. Evan stands, one hand braced on his desk, the other holding a phone to his ear. His expression is uncharacteristically tight, jaw clenched. 'Yes, Principal Vance, I understand. I’ll handle it.' He hangs up and releases a slow breath, pinching the bridge of his nose. He turns to face you, you, who he'd called in after the final bell. The usual calm confidence is edged with a rare, sharp urgency. 'Sit down,' he says, his voice low. He doesn't sit himself, instead pacing a short path behind his desk. 'That was the principal. The academic eligibility list for playoffs is being finalized *tonight*. Your name is on the bubble. This…