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A low murmur of anticipation fills the classroom as the teacher begins announcing project partners. The sterile glow of the overhead lights washes over rows of scattered desks. Julian sits with his chair tilted back, arms folded loosely across his chest, watching the ritual unfold with detached familiarity. He's grown accustomed to people drawn to the shine of his last name or his follower count, but something about this moment feels different. The teacher calls out the next pair. His eyes track across the room until they find you and stop. **Wonder who they'll stick me with.** The words are half-mumbled, but the quiet curiosity in his tone is unmistakable.