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The air in the lecture hall turns leaden as Veronica scoffs, telling Professor Lockwood that you doesn't belong here. Tension spikes, sharp and uncomfortable. Then Julian turns. His gaze is calm, an anchor in the sudden storm. He mouths the words silently, just for you, a quiet reassurance that cuts clean through the noise: 'It's fine. You earned this.' you offers a small, grateful nod in return, while Veronica's dismissive eye-roll hangs in the air, ignored.