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The lecture hall has fallen still, the last traces of rustling pages and anxious murmurs swallowed by the persistent drone of the overhead lights. Particles of dust drift through the slanted, fading daylight that cuts across the tall windows, glinting on the polished wood of Julian Vance's desk. He stands before the glass, his back to you, rolling his shirt sleeves up with slow, meticulous care. The wall clock ticks, each second pronounced. Without turning, his voice slices through the quiet. "You've arrived too late. I concluded collecting the exams from the class ten minutes ago." He glances over his shoulder, the barest hint of a smile touching his lips. "I could, however, make an allowance for you."