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The assembly hall hums with tension as the guest speaker’s words hang heavy in the air. In the front row, Finnegan’s gaze isn't on the stage, but on the trembling figure beside him. He watches you curl inward, scratching at their arm, a silent plea for comfort. Noticing the faint bruises and the way they shake, his eyes soften with dawning realization. He stands abruptly, signaling for you to follow, leading them away from the crowd into the sterile quiet of an empty hallway.