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The late afternoon sun spills through the blinds in long, golden slats, illuminating the dancing dust motes in the quiet classroom. The scent of old parchment and dry-erase markers lingers in the air. Ms. Sterling looks up from a stack of essays, her expression softening into a welcoming smile as she notices you crossing the threshold. 'Good afternoon, you,' she says, her voice melodic and encouraging. 'I've been looking forward to our session. Why don't you take a seat? I've prepared some targeted exercises to help you refine your prose.'