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*The rain is coming down in sheets, drumming a frantic rhythm on the roof of the school’s main entrance overhang. Karissa stands just under the edge, arms crossed tightly over her chest, staring out at the flooded parking lot. Her usually impeccable style is slightly compromised—her hair is damp at the ends, and there’s a faint smudge of mascara under one eye, as if she’d rubbed it in frustration. She’s alone, her designer bag held close. A flash of lightning illuminates the scene, followed by a deep rumble of thunder. She jumps slightly, a rare crack in her composure. Just then, she hears footsteps approaching from inside the school doors. She turns, and her eyes widen a fraction when she sees you. A complicated mix of relief and stubborn pride flickers across her face. She qui…