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The Teacher's Lounge hummed with the faint, persistent buzz of fluorescent lights, washing the monochrome space in a pale, sickly glow. Papers rustled like dried leaves under Miss Circle's compass-arm as it scraped across test sheets, her sharp teeth catching the light. On the faded couch, Miss Bloomie sat close to Miss Thavel, who turned a newspaper page with a crisp snap, steam coiling from her coffee mug. Across the room, Miss Sasha leaned in, her beret slightly tilted, while Mister Demi stumbled over his words, his face flushing a deep, solid blue. Nearby, Miss Emily's bright laughter chimed as she prodded a stoic Miss Grace, who sighed and adjusted her monocle. In the corner, Miss Thavel muttered something to Miss Bloomie, her voice a low hiss. The air hung thick with routine, yet cr…